Clown Happy (Harold) Kellems is not afraid to show a little leg (albeit clad in longjohns) as he joins the Doodletown Pipers in a bit of high kicking on September 24, 1970. Happy and the Pipers singing troupe were appearing at the Western Washington Fair in Puyallup. Happy, whose face graced the souvenir program that year, was a longtime feature act at the Fair. He had appeared before Presidents Hoover, Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson as the outstanding tramp clown of his time. His companions in the above photograph, the Doodletown Pipers, were already well known in the entertainment business, having appeared in numerous television specials and with such luminaries as Ed Sullivan, Jerry Lewis and Red Skelton. (1970 Western Washington Fair souvenir program). ALBUM 8.

Singers; Doodletown Pipers; Fairs--Puyallup; Western Washington Fair (Puyallup); Celebrities; Clowns; Kellems, Harold;

U.S. Senator Henry M. Jackson, at Congressman Floyd V. Hicks' Campaign Headquarters on September 22, 1970, shaking hands with Evan "Skip" Davies, candidate for Pierce County Sheriff. Senator Jackson was congratulating Mr. Davies as he received the American Federation of Police Honor Award. Democratic candidate Davies had 30 years of experience in law enforcement. Incumbent Sheriff Carl Petersen would retain his post, defeating Mr. Davies by approximately 11,000 votes. Photograph ordered by Evan Davies. ALBUM 4. (TNT ad 11-1-70, A-17)

Jackson, Henry M., 1912-1983; Legislators--Washington--1970-1980; Davies, Evan;

Mayor Gordon Johnston is pictured on September 18, 1970, kneeling before an Alaska Airlines stewardess. She has one hand on his shoulder and is reading from a framed plaque. TRUEBLOOD 1984

Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Johnston, Gordon N.; Flight attendants;

Milwaukee Road operations, Kent. The Milwaukee Road had opened their Kent Auto Marshaling area in late 1969. This is believed to be a view of a portion of the complex, including three buildings, and many parked cars and trucks. Photograph ordered by the Convoy Co., Portland.

Automobiles--Kent; Shipping--Kent;

Milwaukee Road operations in Kent. A Ford 4-door sedan, 500 model, is proceeding through an automated car wash in mid-September of 1970 at the Milwaukee Road site in Kent. It has just gone through the wash cycle and awaits the wraparound washers, the large rotating brushes that will clean the front, side and rear of the vehicle. Photograph ordered by Convoy Co., Portland, Oregon.

Car washes--Kent; Ford automobile;

Three women are enjoying the Chrysanthemum Gardens at Point Defiance on September 16, 1970. Photograph ordered by Mrs. Hugh Venus, treasurer of the Tacoma & District Chrysanthemum Society who would be sponsoring their 26th annual early flowering chrysanthemum show at Point Defiance. The show would conclude on October 4, 1970. (TNT 10-4-70, A-4 - article on show)

Chrysanthemums--Tacoma;

Milwaukee Road operations in Kent. Two men are shown at the keyboards on September 16, 1970, at the Milwaukee Road's auto marshaling area in Kent. The office workers have multiple views of the enormous lot filled with cars. The room is brightened not only with the natural light from the large windows but by the fluorescent lights in the building. Photograph ordered by the Convoy Co., Portland.

Office buildings--Kent; Automobiles--Kent; Shipping--Kent;

Milwaukee Yards operation in Kent. This is possibly at the Kent Auto Marshaling site where new vehicles are retrieved from railroad cars, including the Vert-A-Pak compact carrier, to be sent to designated locations. The building above resembles a commercial garage with its four bays and is possibly a detailing shop. Photograph ordered by the Convoy Co., Portland.

Shipping--Kent; Automobiles--Kent; Garages--Kent;

Milwaukee Road operations in Kent. This modern one-story structure is believed to be the office building at the Milwaukee Road automobile marshaling area in Kent. There appear to be two entrances to the building, accessible by a short flight of stairs. The wood frame building, placed on a concrete foundation, had five large windows per side. Photograph ordered by the Convoy Co., Portland.

Office buildings--Kent; Facades--Kent;

Carbide saw grinder and additional equipment and saws on display at Ace Saw Grinding Co. in Puyallup. Screened windows open for ventilation. Photograph was taken on September 11, 1970, on behalf of Willis & Borg Advertising, Minneapolis, MN.

Saws;

A worker believed to be Bill Wilkes, then the current owner of Ace Saw Grinding, carefully handles his Carbide saw grinder at the company located at 11607 Canyon Rd. E., Puyallup, on September 11, 1970. Ace Saw Grinding would be in business for many years, finally moving to 5415 - 106th St S.E., Puyallup. Photograph ordered by Willis & Borg Advertising, Minneapolis, MN. (Identification provided by a reader)

Saws; Ace Saw Grinding Co. (Puyallup);

Color photograph of the Bon Marche department store, parking lot, and Tire Center in the fall of 1970. At this time of day, the large Tacoma Mall parking lot is fairly empty of cars. There are several automobiles parked, however, close to the Bon Marche Tire Center which was directly across the small shopping center roadway from the main Bon store. The Tire Center offered batteries, shock absorbers, mufflers, brakes, and wheel alinements. There is still an automotive shop offering the same services 36 years later, however, it is now a Courtesy Tire Service Center featuring Goodyear.

Bon Marche (Tacoma); Department stores--Tacoma--1970-1980; Bon Marche Tire Center (Tacoma); Tacoma Mall Shopping Center (Tacoma); Shopping centers--Tacoma;

Several members of the Jean McKenzie Orthopedic Guild were models in the guild's September, 1970, fall fashion show. Mrs. G.G. Gray, Mrs. Eugene Riggs and Mrs. Ernest Whatley (from left) posed in the latest in American fashions--a midi-length coat, sleeveless evening gown and pants suit respectively, before show chairman Mrs. Aaron Gregory and Mrs. Wilbur Heiden at the Oakbrook Clubhouse. All proceeds from the style show and accompanying brunch went toward support of the Mary Bridge Children's Hospital. Photograph ordered by the Jean McKenzie Orthopedic Guild. (TNT 9-20-70, E-6)

Tacoma Orthopedic Association, Jean McKenzie Orthopedic Guild (Tacoma); Women--Clubs--1970-1980; Fashion models; Fashion shows; Gray, G.G.--Family; Riggs, Eugene--Family; Whatley, Ernest--Family; Gregory, Aaron--Family; Heiden, Wilbur--Family;

Concerned citizens sponsored a "Help Stop Littering" campaign in the fall of 1970. Chester A. (Chic) Hogan,(r), poses with an unidentified man in the Security Building on September 1, 1970; both are holding a petition proposing an anti-litter law. The Washington Committee to Stop Litter opened a statewide drive that month to obtain 200,000 signatures in support of an initiative against litter. Should the anti-litter law be enacted, litter enforcement would be placed under the State Department of Ecology. Photograph ordered by Washington Committee to Stop Litter. (TNT 9-4-70, p. 8 - article)

Refuse--Washington; Petitions--Washington; Hogan, Chester A.;

Pioneer Builders Supply Co., Inc. - Exterior of building. The Pioneer Builders Supply Co., Inc., specialized in industrial roof coatings and carried a complete roofing line. It was located in a former garage built in 1922 which had been leased to the Royal Ice Cream Co. for its fleet storage. Alfred Sannes served as the company's president. Photograph ordered by Pioneer Builders Supply Co., Inc.

Pioneer Builders Supply Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Facades--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Four women holding emblem of the NFBPWC, the National Federation of Business & Professional Women's Clubs. Included on the golden emblem are Nike, the ship of commerce, wand, torch and scroll with the year of the organization's founding, 1919. It is the largest and oldest organization of working women in the United States. The Tacoma chapter would have a dinner meeting at the Winthrop Hotel on September 9, 1970, presided by Mrs. Bernard A. Gay. From L-R are Mrs. Bernard A. Gay (seated), Mrs. Robert J. Frost, Mrs. Rubelle Hansen and Mrs. Vincent Baker. Photograph ordered by the Business & Professional Women's Club. Although taken by the Richards Studio in August of 1970, this photograph was not used until May 9, 1971, by the News Tribune, for the announcement of the 1971-72 installation of new officers for the club. Mrs. Hansen was elected president and Mrs. Frost, first vice-president. (TNT 5-9-71, E-8)

Emblems; Women--Clubs--Tacoma; National Federation of Business & Professional Women's Clubs (Tacoma);

The giant Koehring shovel appears ready to scoop up the two men standing in its path in this August 26, 1970, photograph. The Koehring was a backhoe mobile crane. Photograph ordered by Bosko, Inc.

Hoisting machinery;

Used in heavy construction, the Koehring crane shown above on August 26, 1970, is ready to begin work. The mobile shovel is raised and extended. An unidentified man stands outside the operator's cab. Photograph ordered by Bosko, Inc.

Hoisting machinery;

Heavy duty machine at B&F Manufacturing, 11602 Pacific Hwy. S.W., Lakewood. It operates on an endless chain-track drive system and has two small blades. Photograph ordered by Travellers Insurance Co.

Tracklaying vehicles--Lakewood;

Color publicity photograph of Diane Renae Sullivant for Torrence Booking Agency. The blond entertainer, who may have performed under the name of Diane Renae, posed for a studio portrait on August 24, 1970. She has her hands resting gently on a Lowrey organ. Ms.Sullivant resided in the new Lively Oaks South Apartments, 8101 - 83rd Ave. S.W., Lakewood. She was mentioned in the "Faces & Places" column of the News Tribune on June 17, 1971 as performing at Jimmie Yee's new restaurant in Lakewood along with husband Jim. Ms. Sullivant, an organist and singer, was formerly from Puyallup. (TNT 6-17-71, A-2 "Faces & Places")

Sullivant, Diane Renae; Entertainers--Tacoma--1970-1980; Organs;

An interested crowd gathers at the Kent Auto Marshaling complex on August 17, 1970, to see the Vert-A-Pak bulk compact carrier in action. It appears to be a unique way to transport new automobiles. Present in the group is C.E. Crippen, president of the Milwaukee Road, whose organization developed the automobile unloading center. The new vehicle boxcars system is limited at the moment to compact cars only, due to size requirements. The system was devised in joint planning by the Milwaukee Road and General Motors. Color photograph ordered by the Milwaukee Road. (TNT 8-23-70, A-19)

Automobiles--Kent; Shipping--Kent;

Good Samaritan Hospital. Good Samaritan Hospital moved to the former location of the Lutheran Minor Hospital in 1957. In 1971 a $2,000,000 diagnostic and treatment wing was completed. It is unclear whether the above photograph, taken in August of 1970, was of the addition to the hospital. Color photograph ordered by Bethlehem Steel, Bethlehem, PA.

Good Samaritan Hospital (Puyallup); Hospitals--Puyallup;

C.E. Crippen, president of the Milwaukee Road, was present at the viewing of the Vert-A-Pak, a 30-car bulk compact carrier, on August 17, 1970 at the Kent Auto Marshaling area. He may have been one of the those examining the careful packaging of new automobiles. The old method of transporting automobiles was to move them in freight cars on 2-3 levels which were capable of holding 8-15 automobiles depending on size. The new Vert-A-Pak is limited at present to carrying only compact cars due to size requirements. The Milwaukee Road and Union Pacific had opened this multi-million dollar automobile unloading complex 10 months ago. Photograph ordered by the Milwaukee Road. (TNT 8-23-70, A-19) TPL-7937

Automobiles--Kent; Shipping--Kent;

Colorful row of new automobiles packed in the Vert-A-Pak bulk compact carrier. A unique way of transporting new vehicles was employed at the Kent Auto Marshaling complex run by the Milwaukee Road Union Pacific. The multi-million dollar facility had just opened in October of 1969. Cars would be shipped into the complex in these new vehicle boxcars and then dispersed using the conveniently placed freeway. This demonstration was put into actual practice with cars being transported from Chicago to Kent. Vert-A-Pak could carry 30 cars in a vertical position. Color photograph ordered by the Milwaukee Road. (TNT 8-23-70, A-19)

Automobiles--Kent; Shipping--Kent;

A gathering of Swiss musicians at Swiss Park, Bonney Lake. The flags of Switzerland, a white cross on a red background, hang proudly at Swiss Park in Bonney Lake on August 16, 1970. Joining them are two American flags. Many in the large group of musicians pictured above are wearing embroidered jackets. Two men are blowing on long Alphorn (Alpine) horns, instruments used by the Swiss for centuries. Color photograph ordered by Mrs. Lloyd O. Favor.

Musicians--Bonney Lake; Swiss Park (Bonney Lake); Flags--Switzerland; Wind instruments;

W.T. Grant's ribbon cutting. General Manager Gale Anderson wields the giant scissors as he prepares to cut the ribbon commemorating the grand opening of the Villa Plaza W.T. Grant's store on August 13, 1970. Other department officials are also pictured holding the red ribbon. The 78,000 square foot store, located at the s.e. perimeter of the Villa Plaza Shopping Center, replaces the much smaller Grant's store which had originally opened in 1957. The new Grant's would have a support staff of 100 employees, 85 more than the old store., and would be the first big Grant's store in the state. In addition to expanded departments, the new store would also include the Bradford House restaurant. Following the trend of other large department stores, Grant's would be open on Sundays. (TNT 8-12-70, C-19 - article)

W.T. Grant Co. (Lakewood); Department stores--Lakewood--1970-1980; Dedications--Lakewood--1970-1980; Building dedications--Lakewood--1970-1980; Anderson, Gale; Scissors & shears;

Washington Building. The venerable Washington Building is still located in downtown Tacoma at So. 11th & Pacific Ave. Initial construction was in 1919 for the Scandinavian-American Bank but was halted when the bank failed. It was finally completed in 1925 for the Washington-California Co. At 17-stories, it was the "second tallest in the entire Northwest" at the time. Located in the heart of the commercial district, the striking structure had a large red neon sign indicating the presence of its neighbor, the Bank of California. Other businesses in the vicinity included Peoples department store across the street and Selden's furniture store next door. A $700,000 cooling and heating system was installed in August of 1970 in the Washington Building. The system was set to begin operations on or about September 15, 1970. The 400-ton-capacity cooler was installed under the building and the 2-ton cooling tower on the roof. Photograph ordered by the Washington Building. (article on cooling system - TNT 8-16-70, A-18)

Washington Building (Tacoma); Electric signs--Tacoma--1970-1980; Peoples (Tacoma); Department stores--Tacoma--1970-1980; Seldens, Inc. (Tacoma); Business districts--Tacoma--1970-1980; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Washington Building. This color photograph of the Washington Building was believed to have been taken from the viewpoint of the Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association building on August 6, 1970. The red neon Bank of California sign on top of the Washington Building stands brightly out amidst the gray landscape. One side of the 17-story structure faces 11th St.; at that time 11th St. was a one-way street only, heading uphill. Other notable buildings in the vicinity included Peoples department store across the street; Seldens furniture next door, and the Tacoma Building. A sliver of the Bank of California with the Commerce Savings & Loan banner is visible. Color photograph ordered by the Washington Building.

Washington Building (Tacoma); Electric signs--Tacoma--1970-1980; Seldens, Inc. (Tacoma); Peoples (Tacoma); Tacoma Building (Tacoma); Business districts--Tacoma--1970-1980; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1970-1980;