On September 9, 1935, Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Elliot were photographed in the act of paying their water bill to George Nutter, assistant city treasurer. The photograph was taken at the Water Department pay window at Bremerton City Hall. Mrs. Elliot wears a light suit and coat, with the brim of a white hat pulled down over one eye. (Bremerton 10/15/1935, pg. 1)

Sailors--Bremerton--1930-1940; Clothing & dress--1930-1940; Elliot, C.F.; Nutter, George; City Hall (Bremerton);

Safety patrol crossing guards assisted elementary school children crossing the street by holding "Stop" flags on September 9, 1935. Buildings, automobiles, and the Park Avenue Bus are in the background. The young guards took their job seriously, even their ability to "arrest" violators. (Bremerton Sun).

School patrol--Bremerton; School children--Bremerton;

Large group of P.T.A. ladies in front of a school doorway in Bremerton. The women are part of a group of Bremerton Parent Teacher Council officers and committee chairmen planning a School on Instruction to be held at the First Baptist Church on October 4, 1935. Pictured back row, left to right, are Mrs. H.K. Vockrodt, Mrs. E.R. Weller, Mrs. Wade Bristol, Mrs. O.H. Force, Mrs. H.C. Maston, Mrs. O.H. Schultheis. Second row-Mrs. LE. Reeser, Mrs. E. Sprout, Mrs. F.J. Carr, Mrs. H. Prichard, Mrs. W.W. Millikin, Mrs. E.F. Pursell, Mrs. C. Allison. Front row- Mrs. E.C. Greenwood, Mrs. C.I. Johnson, Mrs C.F. Agar, Mrs. A.W. Nelson, Mrs. Fred DeLong, Mrs. J.A. Watson. (For Bremerton Sun 10/03/1935. pg. 1) (filed with Argentum)

Educational organizations--Bremerton; Parent-Teacher Association (Bremerton);

In preparation for the start of Bremerton's 1935 school year , the young members of the Smith School patrol received instruction from Highway Patrolman Ted Cole, left, and City Patrolman Art Morken, right, on September 9, 1935. The boys, left to right, are Herbert Wheeler, Johnny Gray, Jack Cohen, Allen Johnson, Robert Conn and Lesley Eathorne. (filed with Argentum) (Bremerton Sun 9/11/1935, pg. 1)

School safety patrols--Bremerton--1930-1940; School children--Bremerton--1930-1940; Public schools--Bremerton--1930-1940; Cole, Ted; Morken, Art;

These two society gals were photographed in September of 1935 knitting, before departing Bremerton to winter in the south. Mrs. Edgar Dale Stoll (seated) and her sister Margaret Hokenstad were spending the winter in Beverly Hills, Ca. (Bremerton Sun 9/25/35 pg. 2).

Stoll, Edgar Dale--Family; Hokenstad, Margaret; Knitting--Bremerton; Yarn;

Mrs. E.W. Schweer, left, and Mrs. E.C. Jack pose in the garden of the Schweer home in Manette in September of 1935. The pair had just returned from the national convention of the P.E.O. (philanthropic educational organization), held at the Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone Park. Big home with low pitched gable in background. The garden path is edged with rock, also used for accents, and backed by an arbor. For Bremerton Sun. TPL-8554 (Bremerton sun 9/21/1935, pg. 2)

Clubwomen--Bremerton; Gardens--Bremerton; Clothing & dress--Bremerton--1930-1940; P.E.O. (Bremerton); Schweer, E.W.--Family; Jack, E.C.--Family;

Five women looking at book "Piano Jazz" on front porch of a house. Taken for the Bremerton Sun newspaper on September 24, 1935. The women were the committee completing the final arrangements for the annual Grand Ball sponsored by the Olympic Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star in Bremerton. The Ball was held at the Masonic Temple on October 4, 1935. The women are, left to right, Mrs. Sadye Dunlap; Mrs. Gertrude Reynolds, Mrs. Beth Young, worthy matron, Mrs. Alice Duckwiler and Bertha Tappe. (Bremerton Sun 10/3/1935, pg. 2)

Clubwomen--Bremerton; Sheet music covers; Order of the Eastern Star, Olympic Chapter (Bremerton); Dunlap, Sadye; Reynolds, Gertrude; Young, Beth; Duckwiler, Alice; Tappe, Bertha;

On October 15, 1935, the Bremerton Sun ran a pictorial of the "goings on" at City Hall. One of the featured pictures was of Chief Petty Officer P. E. Hines, Navy patrol officer. He was photographed at his desk where he dispatched sailors detailed for shore patrol duty. He was posed beside a telephone; the phone had a speaker on one piece and the receiver attached to it by a cord. He has a large "SP" on his sleeve, for shore patrol. He gazes at the camera as he takes notes with pen and paper. Photograph ordered by the Bremerton Sun. (Bremerton sun 10/15/1935, pg. 1)

Telephones--1930-1940; Hines, P.E.; City Hall (Bremerton);

A young woman in a tweed coat reaches to pet her dog's head. The dog rests its front paws on her coat and stands at full length on his hind legs. Photograph ordered by the Bremerton Sun.

Dogs; Pets--Bremerton--1930-1940;

In honor of her 95th birthday, Susanna Doyle (first name also listed at times as Suzanne) posed for the Bremerton Sun outside her home at 1510 Sixth St., Bremerton, on September 25, 1935. Pictured with her is her pet canary "Dick Dilver." Unusually alert, her favorite topics for discussion were government, politics and the growth of the Puget Sound Naval Yard. The same picture ran in 1936, when "Grandma Doyle" swore she was celebrating her 97th birthday. Mrs. Doyle was born around 1840 on Prince Edward Island and was of Irish descent. She was raised in Canada. After being widowed by her first husband, Capt. John Robert Bruce, she married again to Owen Doyle. They had a farm in Montana. She had 5 children, 20 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Doyle died in June of 1937 at the reported age of 97 years. She had lived in Bremerton for 33 years and died at the home where she lived with her daughter Mrs. Susie Leonhardt. (Bremerton Sun 9-26-1935, pg. 1; 9-26-1936, pg. 1; 6-21-1937, pg. 1)

Aged persons--Bremerton; Birds; Birdcages; Pets; Doyle, Susanna;

Girl representing the Disabled American Veterans pins a Forget-Me-Not or "Buddy Poppy" on Mayor George A. Smitley at his office in (Old) City Hall. Miss Viola Wilson is holding a handful of paper poppies as she fastens the Forget-Me-Not to Mr. Smitley's lapel. Mr. Smitley helped to kick off the annual Forget-Me-Not sale by purchasing the first flower from Miss Wilson, who is the daughter of state disabled veterans commander Virgil Wilson. It was noted in the Tacoma Times article attached to the sepia September 25, 1935, photograph, that Mr. Wilson was seriously ill in a Seattle hospital suffering from the effects of wounds received in the war. ALBUM 11. (T. Times, 9-26-35, p. 5)

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956; Fund raising--Tacoma--1930-1940; Patriotic societies--Tacoma; Veterans' organizations--Tacoma; Wilson, Viola;

Mayor George A. Smitley buying a Forget-Me-Not or "Buddy Poppy" from a volunteer worker representing the Disabled American Veterans at his office in (Old) City Hall. He is in the process of handing over a check as a donation to Viola Wilson. Miss Wilson is the daughter of Virgil Wilson, state commander of disabled veterans, and the youngest member of the women's auxiliary here. The proceeds of the two-day sale will go to rehabiliation efforts of the veterans' organizations. Sepia photograph taken on September 25, 1935. ALBUM 11. (T. Times, 9-26-35, p. 5)

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956; Fund raising--Tacoma--1930-1940; Patriotic societies--Tacoma; Veterans' organizations--Tacoma; Wilson, Viola;

And they're off! Members of the Bremerton Admiral Robert E. Coontz Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars posed ready to take off in a run as soon as they hear the starting pistol fire. They clutched application for membership forms in their hands and the race was on for greatest membership drive in the history of the post. Their goal was 100 new members by March 31st. Alfred Carlson, second from right, was chairman of the membership committee. Left to right are pictured O.E. Bennett, George Hall, M.D. Benham, Henry Johnson, Ted Pruitt, C.E. Chase, Alfred Carlson and Joe Dilks. Local patrolman Rod Murphy was shown with the starting pistol, getting the drive off to a flying start. (Bremerton Sun 10/8/1935, pg. 1)

Veterans of Foreign Wars, Admiral Robert E. Coontz Post (Bremerton); Veterans organizations--Bremerton--1930-1940; Running races; Runners (Sports); Handguns; Carlson, Alfred;

Lincoln High School Band in front of entrance to school building. (T. Times) (WSHS)

Bands--Tacoma--1930-1940; Youth bands--Tacoma--1930-1940; Band uniforms--Tacoma; Lincoln High School (Tacoma);

In October of 1935, all of Tacoma's firemen were given special training in the proper use of gas masks when confronted with toxic air. The four firemen in the front row remove their masks from their boxes as the instructor to the right demonstrates its proper use. For more pictures of the same event, see D613. (T. Times 10/30/1935 p.12)

Gas masks; Fire fighters--Tacoma; Fire prevention; Safety; Vocational education;

In the fall of 1935 Norman Lang, left, and Fred E. Lockwood, right, found new uses for the cedar shavings that were rapidly accumulating in their shingle mill at 2421 Bay St. The two men, eager to escape the unemployment of the Depression, had opened their own small shingle factory. They soon found that they were manufacturing almost as many shavings as shingles. The entrepreneurs installed a bailing machine which packs the shavings into 100 lb. bales and they marketed them as a substitute for bedding straw. Tacoma's poultry population was soon much happier and drier, as the cedar kept out insects, was softer and attracted less moisture. The two men were soon so busy filling orders for the shavings that they didn't have time to paint a sign for their new business. (T. Times 10/23/1935, pg. 2)

Agricultural machinery & implements--1930-1940; Lang, Norman; Lockwood, Fred E.;

W.E.R.A. (Washington Emergency Relief Administration) truck at Pacific and 98th Sts. wrecked. (filed with Argentum)

Washington Emergency Relief Administration (Tacoma);

W.E.R.A. (Washington Emergency Relief Administration) truck at Pacific and 98th Sts. wrecked. (filed with Argentum)

Washington Emergency Relief Administration (Tacoma);

Jessie (Mrs. Frank) Stephens stands beside the 200 pound deer she shot in Mason County in October of 1935. It has been tied to the running board and fender of her automobile. Mrs. Stephens, of 3916 No. 32nd St., had a successful hunting season each of the three years since she started hunting. (T. Times 11/2/1935, pg. 11) (For more pictures from this series, see D619 images 1 & 2)

Deer hunting--Tacoma--1930-1940; Deer; Antlers; Stephens, Jessie;

St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. The Northern Pacific flatbed railroad car was carrying a massive log from the St. Paul & Tacoma Camp 5, near the junction of the Puyallup and Mowitz Rivers. One of the company's employees stands on the car with his hand extended to demonstrate the massive size of the log. Two smaller logs are at either side to hold the monster log steady. For more images of the same event, see D3000 images 1, 2, or 3. (WSHS)

Lumber industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. (Tacoma); Logs; Railroad freight cars--Tacoma;

Jessie (Mrs. Frank) Stephens standing beside a deer she shot that has been tied to the running board and fender of her automobile. Mrs. Stephens, of 3916 No. 32nd St., bagged the 200 pound buck in Mason County. It was larger than the deer shot by her husband Frank and his brother Earl Stephens. The largest was the 400 pound bear shot by Jim Pocquette of Midland. Mrs. Stephens has had a successful hunting season each of the three years since she started hunting. (T. Times 11/2/1935, pg. 11) (for another picture from this series, see T34 image 1)

Deer hunting--Tacoma--1930-1940; Deer; Antlers; Stephens, Jessie;

One man sitting atop a large log with six men standing in front of the log, which is being transported on a rail car. In the 1930's, mammoth old growth trees were still being harvested to supply lumber and also to advertise the Northwest timber industry. This 700 year old giant was cut on the St. Paul & Tacoma Camp 5 holdings near the junction of the Puyallup & Mowitz Rivers. It was the largest seen at the mill in 15 years, 10 1/2 feet across and estimated at 45,790 board feet. If converted into lumber, this one tree could supply the wood for 4 good 5 room houses. However, due to advanced age and deterioration, 2/3 of the tree was unusable. The remainder was shipped to Olympia to peel for veneer. (T. Times 10/19/1935, pg. 1)

Lumber industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. (Tacoma); Logs; Railroad freight cars--Tacoma;

Jessie (Mrs. Frank) Stephens and an unidentified man holding a rifle stand beside a 200 pound big buck bagged by Mrs. Stevens and tied to the running board and fender of their automobile. Mrs. Stephens (listed in the T. Times as Stevens and the 1935 City Directory as Stephens) lived at 3916 No. 32nd Street in Tacoma. This was the third year in a row that she shot a deer, and also her third year hunting, not a bad record! (T. Times 11/2/1935, pg. 11) (For another picture from this series, see T34 image 1)

Deer hunting--Tacoma--1930-1940; Deer; Antlers; Stephens, Jessie;

Tacoma's postmaster, George Fishburne (left, dressed in suit,) presented a silver trophy to (l to r) Rollin Ogilvie, Jesse Webster, and Everett J. McAllister in October 1935. The trophy, which featured an airplane held aloft on the wings of an eagle, was awarded to the three postal carriers by Eastern Airlines. They won the trophy by sending an exhibit of flowers the longest distance to the recent National Airmail Flower Show held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The three carriers prepared the display from gladioli donated by E.E. Foulk. The flowers, sent east by airmail, won 2nd prize at the show in their classification. (T. Times 10/8/1935, pg. 14)

Fishburne, George P.; Ogilvie, Rollin; Webster, Jesse; McAllister, Everett; Awards; Postal service--Tacoma--1930-1940; Postal service employees--Tacoma--1930-1940; Postmasters--Tacoma--1930-1940; Air mail service--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Ready to rumble is #3 of Bremerton High School's Wildcats, also known as Louis Hellard. Louis is both the captain of the Wildcats and plays the end position. (T. Times 10/5/1935, pg. 11; Bremerton Sun 09-20-1935, pg. 1)

Football--Tacoma--1930-1940; Football players--Tacoma--1930-1940; Bremerton High School (Bremerton)--1930-1940; Hellard, Louis;

This 109-car train bears logged old growth timber from the St. Paul & Tacoma Camp 5, near the junction of the Puyallup and Mowitz Rivers, to the city in October of 1935. Men standing on the logs demonstrate their mammoth size. The largest of the trees was a 700 year old giant, 10 1/2 feet across that was cut into four sections for transportation. (T. Times 10-19-1935, pg. 1)

Lumber industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. (Tacoma); Logs; Railroad freight cars--Tacoma;

In October of 1935, the first grade at Washington School surrounds Miss Helen Roberts as the designated pupil (David Thaller?) presents her with flowers. Principal Jennie French stands in the background right. (filed with Argentum)

School children--Tacoma--1930-1940; Public schools--Tacoma--1930-1940; Washington School (Tacoma); Roberts, Helen;

On October 1, 1935, a group of men were photographed reviewing a proposed PWA (Public Works Administration) project at the city engineer's office. Pictured in the front are, left to right, city engineer Lee Berry and Commissioner Cliff Casad. The other men are, in no particular order, George Crisman, Howard Gorst, Everett Humble and Tedd Marvin. Spread out on the drafting table in front of them are plot maps for Bremerton. Drafting tools lay loose upon the prints. On the back wall is a list of 1934 improvements. (For Bremerton Sun 10/15/1935, pg. 1)

Public service--Bremerton; Architectural drawings; Drafting; Drafting tables; Berry, Lee; Casad, Cliff; City Hall (Bremerton);

In October of 1935, Bremerton firemen T.R. Tillett, left, and Assistant Fire Chief Ernest Yett polish their fire engine until they can see themselves. They use special mitts that fit over their hands to polish. The engine's siren is mounted near the upper fireman, with his knee on the driver's seat, and the engine's bell near the ground level fire fighter, with his foot on the running board. A reeled hose can be seen behind the bell. For every hour that they spend fighting a fire, the firemen spend an additional two checking and cleaning their equipment. When on duty, they had the choice between a 14 hour night shift and a 10 hour day shift. They also cleaned the Bremerton City Hall after the other workers left and filled in for the police department when it closed at midnight. Photograph ordered by the Bremerton Sun. Also cataloged as image D404-2. (Bremerton Sun 10/11/1935, pg. 1)

Fire stations--Bremerton--1930-1940; Fire fighters--Bremerton--1930-1940; Fire engines & equipment--Bremerton--1930-1940; Tillett, T.R.; Yett, Ernest;

There were 86 music teachers listed in the 1934 Polk's Tacoma Classified Business Directory. Violin teacher Bernard Oscar Aus, shown here with his student, seven year old violin prodigy John Joyce, Jr., was one of those listed in the directory. Aus came to Tacoma from Wisconsin in 1910. He died in Tacoma in 1974 at the age of 95. (T. Times 10-19-1935, pg. 10) TPL-5978

Musicians--Tacoma--1930-1940; Joyce, John; Children playing musical instruments--Tacoma--1930-1940; Violins; Aus, Bernard Oscar; Teachers--Tacoma--1930-1940;