In February of 1939 in honor of National Boy Scout Week, (l-r) David Rees, Troop 21, Frank Taylor, Troop 99, and Jim Myers, Troop 59, were busy learning map making. Over 2,200 Tacoma scouts representing Boys Scouts, Sea Scouts and Cub Scouts gathered over the weekend to share knowledge and celebrate the Scout event. Boy Scouting was established in America in 1910. President Woodrow Wilson declared the first National Boy Scout Week in 1919, in recognition of the Scout's service during the first World War. (T. Times, 2/14/1939, p. 1)

Boy Scouts (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Rees, David; Taylor, Frank; Myers, Jim;

Three scouts (l to r) Jim Myers, Troop 59, David Rees, Troop 2 and Frank Taylor, Troop 99, illustrated the correct way to give the Scout Sign during National Boy Scout Week in 1939. The three middle fingers of the right hand are held upward, representing the three parts of the Scout oath, and the thumb and the little finger touch, representing the bond that unites Scouts throughout the world. Over 2,200 Tacoma area Boy Scouts, Sea Scouts and Cub Scouts from the 110 organized scout units in Tacoma joined together for a full weekend of scout activities in February of 1939. In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson declared the first National Boy Scout Week, in recognition of their service during the first World War. (T. Times, 2/14/1939, p. 1)

Boy Scouts (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Taylor, Frank; Myers, Jim; Rees, David;

Group taken at Prairie Owl. C/O Mrs. H. I. Wold, 3819 So. G. The name of the group is unknown, but to the right of the picture, seated at the table, is John Bjorklund, Pierce County Sheriff. Standing to the left of Bjorklund is Thor Tollefson, recently elected Pierce County Prosecutor. Both men have an insignia hanging from their suit lapels.

Group portraits--1930-1940;

National Boy Scout Week. Three scouts observe growth rings on a tree stump in Wright Park on February 11, 1939. Scouts worked on projects during a weekend assembly of 2,200 Tacoma area Boy Scouts, Sea Scouts and Cub Packs from 110 local units. (T. Times, 2/14/39, p. 1-montage of scout pictures, this image not printed in newspaper).

Boy Scouts (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Parks--Tacoma--1930-1940; Wright Park (Tacoma); Tree stumps--Tacoma;

Eighth annual Tacoma Winter Sports Carnival at Mount Rainier. Trophy winners and Snow Queen and court in Paradise Inn lobby. L to r: Dorothy Hoyt, of New York state, winner of the women's race, attendant Jane Carlson, men's race winner Don Amick, Snow Queen Peggy Mason, attendant Mary Meinert and Eugene Farr, 16 year old Seattle youth who won the Junior event. (T. Times 2/13/1939, p. 1).

Tacoma Winter Carnival (Tacoma); Mason, Peggy; Meinert, Mary; Carlson, Jane; Hoyt, Dorothy; Amick, Don; Farr, Eugene; Awards; Paradise Inn (Wash.);

Presenting the award to the top skier at the eighth annual Winter Sports Carnival are, left to right, Don Cooney, member Junior Chamber of Commerce committee for Tacoma Day, Ed Meagher, Times ski writer, champion skier Don Amick and E.F. (Pat) Cardin, general chairman for the Winter Carnival. Amick holds the Times Cup Trophy and wristwatch awarded to the winner of the men's Slalom. The race had a large turnout. It was one of only two open events in Paradise Valley in 1939, the other being the Silver Skis in the spring. (T. Times, 2/13/1939, p.1)

Tacoma Winter Carnival (Tacoma); Paradise Inn (Wash.); Meagher, Ed; Cardin, E.F. (Pat); Cooney, Don; Amick, Don;

On Saturday evening February 11, 1939, Peggy Mason was crowned Queen Peggy the First at the eighth annual Tacoma Winter Sports Carnival held at Paradise Inn on Mt. Rainier. The carnival included both downhill and slalom competitions and a dance in the evening. Peggy was a 17-year-old Lincoln High School student, and unlike several previous queens, she actually enjoyed skiing. l to r: Don Cooney, Junior Chamber of Commerce, attendant Mary Meinert, Peggy Mason on throne, and attendant Jane Carlson. (T. Times, 2/13/1939, p. 1).

Tacoma Winter Carnival (Tacoma); Mason, Peggy; Meinert, Mary; Carlson, Jane; Paradise Inn (Wash.); Cooney, Don;

Eighth annual Winter Sports Carnival Snow Queen Peggy Mason with attendants Mary Meinert, left, and Jane Carlson, right. Men include Ed Meagher, standing right, seated: left E. F. (Pat) Cardin and right Don Cooney, chairman (T. Times, 2/13/1939, p.1)

Tacoma Winter Carnival (Tacoma); Mason, Peggy; Meinert, Mary; Carlson, Jane; Paradise Inn (Wash.); Meagher, Ed; Cardin, E.F. (Pat); Cooney, Don;

National Boy Scout Week. Scouts entering First United Presbyterian Church for special Sunday evening service. Twenty-two hundred Tacoma area Boy Scouts, Sea Scouts, and Cub Packs from 110 units attended weekend events scheduled to celebrate National Boy Scout Week. (T. Times, 2/14/1939, p. 1)

Boy Scouts (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Presbyterian churches--Tacoma; First Presbyterian Church (Tacoma);

Snow Queen Peggy Mason, seated in royal chair, and attendants, Mary Meinert, left, and Jane Carlson, right, inside Paradise Inn for the eighth annual Tacoma Winter Sports Carnival at Mount Rainier. Miss Mason represented Lincoln, Miss Carlson the College of Puget Sound and Miss Meinert Stadium High School. The candidates were selected by the school's ski clubs. (T. Times, 2/13/1939, p. 1)

Tacoma Winter Carnival (Tacoma); Mason, Peggy; Meinert, Mary; Carlson, Jane; Paradise Inn (Wash.);

Junia Todd Hallen sitting at small writing desk on February 14, 1939, preparing a speech for the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority entitled "Broadway (Tacoma) Looks at Broadway (New York.)" Over 300 women attended the "tea talk" which included a review of current and recent New York plays, as well as a discussion of the founding of the new producing group, the Playwrights' Production Co. Mrs. Hallen was the daughter of former College of Puget Sound president Edward H. Todd. After a career that included social work, school teaching, book reviewing and lecturing, she passed away at age 60 in October of 1956. (T.Times, 2/21/1939, p. 7; 2/25/1939, pg. 12; TNT 10-29-56, p. 1-obituary).

Hallen, Junia Todd; Hallen, Junia Todd--Homes & haunts; Desks; Speechwriting--Tacoma; Kappa Kappa Gamma (Tacoma); Women--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Marine Corps reservists pose at attention for the camera. They will be travelling by train to San Diego on June 17th or 18th, 1939, to report for active duty. In San Diego, they will meet up with units from Aberdeen and Seattle. The trio will become part of the 6th Regiment. The training will be for a period of 15 days and will contain intense drilling, pistol range training and trips aboard Navy vessels. The pictured troops are, left to right back row, Sgt. Honan, Pvt. Meek, Sgt. M. Hostetler, Pvt. C. Smith, Corp. Gerritzen and Lt. James Cushion. Kneeling, Pvt. M. Farmer, Corp S. Huntington, Corp. Jones, Pvt. D. Brewsaugh. (T. Times 3/4/1939, p. 1)

Marines (Military personnel)--1930-1940; Military uniforms--1930-1940; Marines (Military personnel);

Pictured are a few of the Tacoma Marine Corps Reservists who for 15 days in June of 1939 will become part of the famed 6th Regiment regulars. The Marines are the oldest armed branch of service in the United States, originating in 1775. These Marines stand at attention while Capt. A. R. Whitman inspects their rifles. Lined up are, left to right, Sgt. T. Honan, Corp. J. Jones, Pvt. J. Meek, Pvt. R. Gaylord and Corp. R. Gerritzen. (T. Times 3/4/1938, pg. 1)

Marines (Military personnel)--1930-1940; Military uniforms--1930-1940; Marines (Military personnel);

Marine reservists practice marching in formation. They are preparing for their departure in June of 1939 for active duty in San Diego with the famed 6th Regiment regulars. (T.Times 3/4/1939, pg. 1)

Marines (Military personnel)--1930-1940; Military uniforms--1930-1940; Marines (Military personnel);

The trial, for mail fraud, of the remaining eight officials and salesmen of the People's Gas and Oil organization began February 14, 1939. Some of the defendants are pictured in a federal courtroom watching the jury selection process. They are, left to right, Samuel (Derby) Markowitz, Milton Simons, Maurice (Pat) Robkins, and William Markowitz, general sales manager of the two million dollar oil promotion enterprise. The California promoters were accused of taking about $1,900,000 from about 30,000 small investors throughout the state, many of them in Tacoma. Most accusations included selling fraudulent oil leases on 135,000 acres of land near Ephrata in Eastern Washington. The leases sold at about $10 -35 an acre, despite the fact that drilling had struck no oil. The selected jury was composed of 8 women and 4 men. (T. Times 2/10/1939, pg. 2; 2/13/1939, p. 1)

People's Gas and Oil--Judicial Proceedings; Courtrooms--Tacoma;

The People's Gas and Oil fraud trial commenced on February 14, 1939 with jury selection. Seated around the counsel's table are the battery of high priced legal talent defending the accused group. Seated are Anthony Savage, a former US Attorney, Arthur E. Simon; right, James O'Brien, Tacoma attorney assisting with jury selection, George F. Vanderveer and Pat Coles. The defendants are accused of a two million dollar "take" from 30,000 Washington investors, including the sale of fraudulent oil leases in eastern Washington. The four Peoples allied companies involved in the purported swindle were formed in Los Angeles four years ago. They continued to sell oil leases, at $10-35 an acre, despite the fact that drilling had not produced any oil. (T. Times, 2/13/1939, p. 1).

People's Gas and Oil--Judicial Proceedings; Courtrooms--Tacoma;

College of Puget Sound Committee for dedication of new Women's Residence Hall listening to Adelphian Choral Society under direction of John Paul Bennett. Anderson Hall, built at a cost of $75,000 to house 40 women, was formally dedicated on February 15, 1939. Bishop Titus Lowe presided at the dedication attended by board members, students, faculty and guests. (T. Times 2/15/1939, pg. 1)

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Choirs (Music); Students--Tacoma--1930-1940; Adelphian Choral Society (Tacoma);

International flavor Military Reserve Officers Ball, sponsored by the Tacoma chapter of the Reserve Officers Association February 18, 1939 at the Winthrop Hotel's Crystal Ballroom. Army, Navy and Marine officers from Tacoma, Seattle, Olympia, and nearby cities, as well as officers of the famed Seaforth Highlanders of British Columbia, dance with their partners under row of flags representing the two countries and their various regiments. Over 500 persons were expected to attend the dance. Canada was represented by officers of the Irish Fusiliers and British Columbia Hussars, as well as the Highlanders in their bright plaids. (T. Times, 2/20/1939, p 1)

Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1930-1940; Ball dresses; Military uniforms; Ballroom dancing--Tacoma--1930-1940;

International-style Military Ball held February 18, 1939 in the Crystal Ballroom of the Hotel Winthrop. Military officers and wives or guests converse under the guard of three men in uniform, perhaps the Color Guard. Elaborate wallcoverings in background. Over 500 persons attended the ball hosted by the Tacoma chapter of the Reserve Officers Association. The officers represented every military branch in Tacoma, Seattle, Olympia and surrounding cities. Guests from Canada included 55 officers from the famed Seaforth Highlanders as well as the Irish Fusiliers and the British Columbia Hussars. The color guard was drawn from Ft. Lewis and the National Guard. (T. Times, 2/20/1939, p.1)

Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Military uniforms;

International-style Military Ball, held February 18, 1939 at the Hotel Winthrop's Crystal Ballroom. Sue Devlin, of Tacoma, and Elsie Lough, of Vancouver, entertain surrounding officers from their perches on chairs. Admirers, left to right, are Robert Sconce of Tacoma, Capt. Graeme Gibson of the 72nd Seaforth Highlanders, Col. A.W. McMorris of Tacoma and Lt. Fowles of Olympia, liaison officer for the 248th Coast Artillery. (T. Times, 2/20/1939, p. 1)

Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1930-1940; Ball dresses; Military uniforms; Scotland--Clothing & dress; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Devlin, Sue; Gibson, Graeme; Lough, Elsie; McMorris, A.W.; Sconce, Robert E.;

Photograph of the McDonald-Smith building, 1932-36 Pacific Ave., taken in February of 1939. The building was constructed around 1890 (1932-34 Pacific) with an addition at 1936 Pacific added in 1893. In 1939, the addresses were occupied by, left to right, Paramount Supply Co. (at 1936), the former location of Consolidated Dairy Products Inc. (1934) and Younglove Grocery Co. Consolidated had relocated in 1937 to 102-190 So. 26th St. (filed with Argentum)

Paramount Supply Co. (Tacoma); Consolidated Dairy Products Inc. (Tacoma); Younglove Grocery Co. (Tacoma);

An International-style Reserve Officers Military Ball was held on February 18, 1939, at the Crystal Ballroom in the Hotel Winthrop with over 500 people in attendance. Members of the 72nd Seaforth Highlanders from Vancouver, British Columbia, performed a highlander's dance for officers from Washington State. Elsie Lough of Vancouver is pictured dancing with a man dressed in the bright MacKenzie tartan kilt of the Highlanders. (T. Times, 2/20/1939, p. 1-article)

Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1930-1940; Ball dresses; Scotland--Clothing & dress; Lough, Elsie;

International-style Reserves Officers Military Ball, held February 18, 1939 at the Crystal Ballroom of the Winthrop Hotel. Miss Elsie Lough, of Vancouver, holds court from atop a chair, teasing the officers surrounding her. Enjoying her witty repartee are, left to right, Lt. Fowles of Olympia, liaison officer of the 248th Coast Artillery, Miss Sue Devlin of Tacoma, Capt. Graeme Gibson (dressed in MacKenzie tartan kilts) of the 72nd Seaforth Highlanders, Col. A. W. McMorris of Tacoma, and Robert Sconce. (T. Times, 2/20/1939, p. 1).

Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1930-1940; Ball dresses; Military uniforms; Scotland--Clothing & dress; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Devlin, Sue; Gibson, Graeme; Lough, Elsie; McMorris, A.W.; Sconce, Robert E.;

Reserve Officers International Military Ball held February 18, 1939 at the Hotel Winthrop's Crystal Ballroom. Major Harold E. Snider, of Vancouver, B.C., dressed in kilts, and wife as well as Mrs. Nelson Lynde and Colonel A. W. Melchoir, of the Tacoma Reserve Officers group, are shown arriving at Winthrop Hotel for the dance. The ball was to be attended by regular and reserve officers of all military branches in Tacoma, Seattle, Olympia and surrounding cities, as well as select Canadian regiments. Canada was sending officer representatives of the Seaforth Highlanders, British Columbia Hussars and Irish Fusiliers. All of the officers were resplendent in their elaborate dress uniforms. (T. Times, 2/20/1939, p. 1)

Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1930-1940; Ball dresses; Military uniforms; Scotland--Clothing & dress; Snider, Harold--Family; Melchoir, A.W.; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Eight Mack trucks parked in row outside White Truck Co. F.S. Harmon & Co. in background. Richards Studio notes list the address as 2202 A St. (filed with Argentum)

White trucks--Tacoma;

Eight Mack trucks parked in row outside White Truck Co. F.S. Harmon & Co. in background. Richards Studio notes list the address as 2202 A St. (filed with Argentum)

White trucks--Tacoma;

New Mack Trucks for Tacoma - Port Angeles Auto Freight. (filed with Argentum)

White trucks--Tacoma;

New Mack Trucks for Tacoma - Port Angeles Auto Freight. (filed with Argentum)

White trucks--Tacoma;

Funeral Group taken at Calvary Cemetery - Mrs. John S. Shaenes/Sharnes re John Sharnes, 1136 Cedar St., Raymond, Washington. (filed with Argentum)

Calvary Catholic Cemetery (Tacoma); Funeral rites & ceremonies;

Griffin Fuel Company. Man standing next to fuel truck. Snoqualmie Falls Power Company Transfer House, 250 So. 19th St., in background. For Harmon Miller. In February of 1939, Griffin Fuel Co. celebrated its 50th anniversary. The company was founded in 1889 by Fred L. Griffin. Griffin started his business with one horse, one wagon and fuel logs, which he cut himself. (filed with Argentum)

Griffin Fuel Co. (Tacoma); Trucks--Tacoma--1930-1940; Snoqualmie Falls Power Co. Transfer House (Tacoma);