Logging pond at Port Piers. For R. E. Chase, 601 Tacoma Building.

Logs; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1930-1940;

May 16th was Campus Day at College of Puget Sound in 1939. As part of the festivities, men students dug in and participated in a "tug- of-war" while being sprayed with water.

Students--Tacoma--1930-1940; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Tug of war;

New officers of the Civic Music Association; May 18, 1939. New officers were elected as the Civic Music Association prepared in May of 1939 for their new season. Seated, left to right, are Dr. Charles McCreery (elected for his 9th term as president) and Mrs. L.L. Thompson. Standing are Dr. D.M. Dayton, Mrs. Ida Morrissey, Karl E. Weiss and W.F. Tibbits. The Association had formed in 1931 and was exceedingly popular; their membership waiting list exceeded 600. For E.T. Short, T. Times. (filed with Argentum) (T. Times 5/19/1939, pg. 3)

Civic Music Association (Tacoma); McCreery, Charles; Thompson, L.L.--Family; Dayton, D.M.; Morrissey, Ida; Weiss, Karl; Tibbits, W.F.;

The White and Gold Baton Troupe. Twenty-eight girls dressed in satin costumes as drum majorettes and posed with batons in the Knights of Pythias Castle Hall in May of 1939. The head majorette, front and center, has been identified as Connie Francis Imus. Wallace Cory Imus, man on the extreme right back row, organized the White and Gold Baton Troupe along with Clara Imus. The White and Gold Baton Troupe, composed of girls 7-12 years old, would be performing at the Ray C. Roberts Hall at Sixth & Anderson Sts. on June 8, 1939. The entertainment would be free and open to the public. Beside the twirling, individual song and dance special numbers would be presented. Photograph ordered by Wallace Muir. (Additional identification provided by a reader) (TNT 6-8-1939 p. 6 -names of troupe included)

Knights of Pythias, Commencement Lodge #7 (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Drum majorettes--Tacoma--1930-1940; Imus, Wallace Cory; Imus, Connie Francis;

On May 25-26, 1939, Lincoln High School's music department presented the Gilbert and Sullivan comic one act opera "Trial by Jury." The focus of the plot line of this witty satire on the legal system is a breach of promise suit brought by a jilted bride against a bridegroom who loves another. The judge settles the case by announcing his intention to marry the bride himself. The opera's featured performers were Robert Stabbert (playing the usher), Willard Norman (defendant), Wilton Ramage (judge), Helen Breummer (plaintiff), Leonard Tessier (counsel for the defense) and Tom Galloway (foreman of the jury.) Also pictured is the chorus of bridesmaids and the jury. (T. Times 5/19/1939, pg. 3)

Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Operas & operettas--Tacoma--1930-1940; Singing;

Helen Breummer, as the jilted bride, is surrounded by other featured players and chorus members in this scene from Lincoln High School's production of the Gilbert & Sullivan comic operetta "Trial by Jury." The opera was presented May 25-26, 1939, at the school. (T. Times 5/19/1939, pg. 3)

Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Operas & operettas--Tacoma--1930-1940; Singing; Breummer, Helen;

On May 22, 1939, employees at the St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. mill walked out, halting operations in support of their fellow striking employees at the logging camps. The workers at the camps had ceased work on May 15th. Employees at the mill walked out and filed formal charges of unfair labor practices against the company when they found out that officials planned to keep the mill running, processing logs from other sources. (T. Times 5/23/1939, pg. 3-article only)

Lumber industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. (Tacoma); Strikes--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Assembly of St. Paul employees out on strike between 7 and 9:15 a.m. Automobile, several new, parked along street. Group of men milling around. Two-story, wood-frame building in background with large trees in median strip.

Lumber industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. (Tacoma); Strikes--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Assembly of St. Paul employees out on strike. View from roof of building. Partial view of strikers on left and automobiles parked along street. Building in background appears to be Washington Handle Company.

Lumber industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. (Tacoma); Strikes--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Assembly of St. Paul employees out on strike between 7 and 9:15 a.m. Group of about 70 men gathered in front of open building, probably mill entrance. Lumber mill buildings in background and wooden sidewalk in foreground.

Lumber industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. (Tacoma); Strikes--Tacoma--1930-1940;

A light tank from the United States Army 3rd Tank Company took to the air on May 23, 1939, as Crown Prince Olav of Norway watched from the reviewing stand at Fort Lewis. He and Crown Princess Martha spent two hours watching intently as 8,000 soldiers passed in review, attack planes flew in formation, and maneuvers utilizing tanks traveled over man-made obstacles at speeds of 40 mph. Approximately 5000 Tacoma/ Pierce County civilians, mostly of Scandinavian heritage, watched from nearby hillsides and bleachers. (TNT 5-24-39, p. 6) TPL-10333

Visits of state--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tanks (Military science)--Tacoma;

Crown Prince Olav, later King Olav V, of Norway with Crown Princess Martha during a skiing trip to Mount Rainier. The prince was known as an expert skier and he and the Crown Princess had enjoyed the snow on Mount Hood the day before. The royal couple planned to spend the night at the Paradise Inn before departing for Seattle. (TNT 5-22-39, p. 6)

Olav V, 1903-1991; Martha, Crown Princess of Norway; Rulers--Norway; Visits of state--Washington; Snow;

Crown Prince Olav, later King Olav V, speaks over KVI microphone from review stand during visit to Fort Lewis on May 23, 1939. The Army rolled out a tremendous welcome to the Norwegian heir to the throne, with the entire 3rd Division passing in review. The prince was received with a 21-gun salute and escort of honor. Over 5000 civilians on nearby hillsides and bleachers observed the troops in formation, tank maneuvers, aircraft and weapons displays. (TNT 5-24-39, p. 6)

Olav V, 1903-1991; Martha, Crown Princess of Norway; Visits of state--Tacoma--1930-1940; Rulers--Norway; Public speaking--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Major General and Mrs. A. J. Bowley during banquet honoring Norwegian Crown Prince Olav (later Olav V) and Crown Princess Martha at the Hotel Winthrop on May 23, 1939. Major General Bowley was the commander of the 9th Corps. He, and the royal couple, had watched 8000 troops pass in review earlier that day at Fort Lewis. (TNT 5-22-39, p. 1, TNT 5-24-39, p. 1)

Olav V, 1903-1991; Rulers--Norway; Visits of state--Tacoma--1930-1940; Bowley, Albert J.; Bowley, Albert J.--Family; Generals--Tacoma;

A light tank from the United States Army 3rd Tank Company took to the air on May 23, 1939, as Prince Olav of Norway watched from the reviewing stand at Fort Lewis. The Prince, later King Olav V, and Crown Princess Martha visited the west coast cities of San Francisco, Portland, and Tacoma on their tour of the United States. At Fort Lewis, they spent two hours watching intently as 8,000 thousand soldiers passed in review, attack planes flew in formation, and maneuvers utilizing tanks traveled over man-made obstacles at speeds of 40 mph. Approximately 5000 Tacoma/ Pierce County civilians, mostly of Scandinavian heritage, watched from nearby hillsides and bleachers. (TNT 5-24-39, p. 6)

Olav V, 1903-1991; Rulers--Norway; Visits of state--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tanks (Military science)--Tacoma;

Norwegian Crown Prince Olav and Crown Princess Martha at the Tacoma Armory. During his May 23, 1939 address, he spoke of their visit to the U.S., stating that it was well known that "a large number of our countrymen have found Tacoma a pleasant place in which to live and work" and he "was not surprised that you should have chosen this place." The prince spoke in English but concluded his speech in Norwegian, in deference to the mostly Scandinavian audience. The royals' trip encompassed two days, including time for a review of Fort Lewis, visit to Pacific Lutheran College, and some private time at Mount Rainier. (TNT 5-24-39, p. 2, p. 6)

Olav V, 1903-1991; Martha, Crown Princess of Norway; Rulers--Norway; Visits of state--Tacoma--1930-1940

Norwegian Crown Prince Olav (later Olav V) and Crown Princess Martha at the Tacoma Armory on May 23, 1939, where the Prince addressed a crowd of over 3000, many of whom were first and second generation Norwegian-Americans. Speaking in flawless Oxfordian English, and concluding his speech in Norwegian, the Crown Prince compared the cultural, social and political similarities of Norway and the U.S. and considered the immigrants fortunate in "finding here those same free institutions to which you are accustomed." The Normanna male chorus, the Lincoln High School Band, and Pacific Lutheran College's Choir of the West all performed as part of the evening's festivities. (TNT 5-24-39, p. 2)

Olav V, 1903-1991; Martha, Crown Princess of Norway; Visits of state--Tacoma--1930-1940; Rulers--Norway;

Dignitaries table at banquet honoring Norwegian Crown Prince Olav and Crown Princess Martha at the Hotel Winthrop on May 23, 1939. Photographed speaking to the Crown Prince (later Olav V) was Tacoma Mayor, J.J. Kaufman: the Prince is the second man to the right. 400-500 local residents attended the informal civic banquet in the Crystal ballroom. Axel Oxholm was the toastmaster, introducing the head table. Mayor Kaufman welcomed the royal visitors to Tacoma; Leonard S. Langlow, Tacoma Times editor, also spoke briefly. (TNT 5-24-39, p. 2)

Olav V, 1903-1991; Rulers--Norway; Visits of state--Tacoma--1930-1940; Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Kaufman, Joseph J., Banquets--Tacoma--1930-1940;

The chief at the Hotel Winthrop presented the fish course, planked salmon, to Norwegian Crown Prince Olav (later Olav V) during the banquet held in his honor on May 23, 1939. Mayor Joseph J. Kaufman (far left) and 400-500 local residents attended the informal civic banquet in the Crystal ballroom attended by both the Prince and his wife, Princess Martha. (The man to the right has not been identified.) Brief speeches were presented by the Crown Prince and local dignitaries. More than 3,000 Tacomans were in attendance later at the State Armory for a public reception presented under the auspices of the Norwegian societies of Tacoma in the form of a Norwegian festival. Heir to the throne of Norway, the Crown Prince spoke graciously in flawless English. This may not have been a surprise; he had finished his education at Oxford and was the great-grandson of Queen Victoria. (TNT 5-22-39, p. 6, TNT 5-24-39, p. 2) ALBUM 3.

Olav V, 1903-1991; Rulers--Norway; Visits of state--Tacoma; Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Kaufman, Joseph J., Banquets--Tacoma--1930-1940;

May, 1939, visit of Norwegian Crown Prince Olav and Crown Princess Martha. Interior of Armory showing large crowd, band and choir in front. Stage decorated with Norwegian and U.S. Flags, bunting on balcony and hanging from rafters.

Olav V, 1903-1991; Martha, Crown Princess of Norway; Rulers--Norway; Visits of state--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Mrs. Jess Dannen of the American Legion Auxiliary, Rhodes post, pins a "Buddy Poppy" on Tacoma Mayor J.J. Kaufman at (Old) City Hall on May 23, 1939. Mayor Kaufman was the first to buy a poppy during Tacoma's Poppy Days. These paper poppies were made by disabled veterans in a Walla Walla hospital and sold to raise funds for veterans relief. ALBUM 11, ALBUM 16. (T.Times 5-25-39, p. 4)

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Kaufman, Joseph J.; American Legion Auxiliary (Tacoma); Fund raising--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Luncheon for Crown Prince Olav at Fort Lewis. L to R: Gov. and Mrs. Martin, Maj. Gen. A.J. Bowley, Crown Princess Martha, Maj. Gen. W.C. Sweeney, Crown Prince Olav (later Olav V), Mrs. Bowley. The 3rd Signal Corps mess chefs served turkey and were complimented by the Norwegian prince in a courteous speech. Gen. Bowley was commander of the 9th Corps and Gen. Sweeney, the Fort Lewis commander. (TNT 5-24-39, p. 2)

Olav V, 1903-1991; Martha, Crown Princess of Norway; Rulers--Norway; Visits of state--Tacoma--1930-1940; Governors; Martin, Clarence D., 1887-1955; Bowley, Albert J.; Sweeney, W.C.; Generals--Tacoma;

Crown Prince Olav, later King Olav V, of Norway with Crown Princess Martha during visit to Fort Lewis on May 23, 1939. Man at right of the Prince wearing medals is likely Axel Oxholm of Tacoma, Chairman of the Welcoming Committee and former trade commissioner in Norway. Crown Prince Olav is wearing the uniform of a colonel in the infantry. The royal couple was honored by a review of the entire 3rd Division after being received with a 21-gun salute and escort of honor. More than 8000 troops led by six regular Army bands took part in the review. (TNT 5-22-39, p. 1, TNT 5-24-39, p. 1) ALBUM 3.

Olav V, 1903-1991; Martha, Crown Princess of Norway; Visits of state--Tacoma--1930-1940; Rulers--Norway; Medals; Military uniforms--Norway;

Norwegian Crown Princess Martha and Major General A. J. Bowley during visit of the Princess and her husband, Crown Prince Olav (later Olav V), to Fort Lewis. The Crown Princess is wearing a black ensemble, white hat and silver fox furs. She is holding a bouquet of long stemmed roses. General Bowley would be joining the royal couple at an informal civic banquet held at the Hotel Winthrop that evening. He was the commander of the 9th Corps. (TNT 5-24-39, p. 2)

Visits of state--Tacoma--1930-1940; Rulers--Norway; Martha, Crown Princess of Norway; Bowley, Albert J.; Generals--Tacoma;

Crowd at banquet honoring Norwegian Crown Prince Olav and Princess Martha at the Winthrop Hotel on May 23, 1939. Waitresses in traditional black and white uniforms serve guests at round banquet tables. (Filed with Argentum)

Olav V, 1903-1991; Rulers--Norway; Visits of state--Tacoma; Banquets--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Norwegian Crown Prince Olav (later Olav V) and his wife, Princess Martha, are pictured on the stairs of "The Gray Church," in May of 1939. The brick and stone building was more formally known as Trinity Lutheran Church, just off the campus of Pacific Lutheran College. A special chapel assembly was held in which PLC's Choir of the West performed. The heir to the throne of Norway also visited Fort Lewis and Mount Rainier and was present at several fetes in his honor.

Olav V, 1903-1991; Rulers--Norway; Visits of state--Tacoma--1930-1940; Martha, Crown Princess of Norway; Trinity Lutheran Church (Parkland);

Crown Princess Martha of Norway on the campus of Pacific Lutheran College in May of 1939. She and her husband, the future Olav V, made a brief visit to the Tacoma area to the delight of the large Scandinavian population. Her escort in the above photograph was not identified. The Tacoma Times noted that public school children lined the streets of Parkland with flowers in their hands and sang the first stanza of the Norwegian national anthem. (T.Times, 5-24-39, p. 1, 24-article)

Martha, Crown Princess of Norway; Foreign visitors--Norway; Visits of state--Tacoma--1930-1940;

The opening ceremonies for the new Hylebos Bridge were held on May 27, 1939. Members of Committee with badges standing before podium and holding a diminutive ribbon. To the left is Joe Macek, the general chairman of the celebration. A boy and a girl prepare to beat on a large bass drum. During the celebration, a much larger ribbon would be cut opening the bridge. The opening was only ceremonial however, the bridge would not be open to the public until several days later when the state accepted the bridge and turned it over to the city of Tacoma. (Cropped print). (T. Times)

Hylebos Bridge (Tacoma); Bridges--Tacoma--1930-1940; Vertical lift bridges--Tacoma--1930-1940; Macek, Joe; Celebrations--Tacoma--1930-1940;

The opening ceremonies for the new Hylebos Bridge were held on Saturday evening, May 27, 1939. They consisted of a parade, ribbon cutting ceremony (shown here), band music and speakers, followed by an evening of fun and street dancing with a ten piece orchestra. Dignitaries shown cutting the ribbon are, left to right, Celebration Chairman Joe Macek, Pierce County Commissioner A. A. Rankin, Assistant State Highway Director James A. Davis, Tacoma Mayor J. J. Kaufman, Hylebos Bridge Assoc. President A.O. Rowe, and Robert Allen. The public was not allowed to drive across the bridge yet. The state actually took acceptance on the bridge several days later and then signed it over to the City of Tacoma. (T. Times 5/29/1939, pg. 1)

Hylebos Bridge (Tacoma); Bridges--Tacoma--1930-1940; Vertical lift bridges--Tacoma--1930-1940; Macek, Joe; Rankin, A.A.; Davis, James A.; Kaufman, Joseph J.; Rowe, Arthur; Allen, Robert; Celebrations--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Officials gather for ceremonies related to the Hylebos Bridge Opening on May 27, 1939. Front row, left, Bridge Association President A.O. Rowe. Center row (L toR) County Commissioner A. A. Rankin, unidentified, Tacoma Mayor J. J. Kaufman, Assistant State Highway Director James A. Davis, unidentified, developer Norton Clapp, Tacoma Utilities Commissioner Ira Davisson. Back row, right, Finance Commissioner Val Fawcett. The Hylebos Bridge would unite northeast Tacoma with the remainder of the city. (T. Times)

Hylebos Bridge (Tacoma); Bridges--Tacoma--1930-1940; Kaufman, Joseph J.; Clapp, Norton, 1906-1995; Davisson, Ira; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Mayors--Tacoma;