The First Annual Tacoma "Bike Meet" was held on Friday August 5, 1938. Hundreds of young Tacomans decorated their bicycles to participate in the parade that started downtown and ended at the Stadium Bowl. After the parade, there were competitive races held on the Bowl track. A Tacoma boy dressed like the comic strip character "Major Hoople," in baggy pants and a stuffed shirt, tips his hat as he stands astride his scooter "Leapin Lena." A young boy, in black mask and hat as the Lone Ranger, sits on a rocking horse, a banner with "Hi Ho Silver" on it, flies behind him. The boy on the right has a new take on "paper boy," his clothes are made out of the Tacoma Times. By the end of the day, three lucky Tacoma youngsters had won new bicycles as prizes.

Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Bicycles & tricycles--1930-1940; Children riding bicycles & tricycles--1930-1940; Stadium Bowl (Tacoma);

The second annual Tacoma Yacht Club Daffodil Festival Regatta. Several wooden power motored yachts, including the "Blanche D," gather on Puget Sound. The day of the regatta, April 3rd 1938, proved to be an exciting one. It opened with a morning fire on one of the yachts, continued on with a collision during the power boat race and ended with a small cabin cruiser capsizing, spilling 5 people into the frigid Puget Sound. They were rescued by a Foss tug. (T. Times 4/4/1938, pg. 1)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1938 : Tacoma); Naval parades & ceremonies--Tacoma; Boats--Tacoma; Regattas--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tacoma Yacht Club (Tacoma);

Western Washington Fair grandstand. During the 1938 Tacoma Day at the fair, 49,690 people walked through the gates. Fifteen thousand people packed the grandstand to the point of sitting on the concrete stairs for shows and races. (T. Times, 9/22/38, p. 1)

Western Washington Fair (Puyallup); Fairs--Puyallup--1930-1940; Grandstands--Puyallup; Spectators--Puyallup;

Fifteen hundred cheering horse race enthusiasts packed the grandstands at the 39th Western Washington Fair on September 21, 1938. There were six races held daily throughout the run of the Puyallup Fair. The 21st was Tacoma Day. By 1 p.m. over 20,000 fair goers had passed through the turnstiles. The official attendance tally for the day was 49,690.

Western Washington Fair (Puyallup); Racetracks (Horse racing)--Puyallup; Horse racing--Puyallup; Jockeys; Horses; Grandstands--Puyallup;

ca. 1938. Italian Dinner Banquet. The large dining room is filled with people at tables eating spaghetti.

Banquets--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Brustad - Vandenberg wedding at Fort Lewis. Florence Eleanor Brustad exchanged vows with Lt. Robert E. Vandenberg in the Fort Lewis Chapel on February 2, 1940. She is the daughter of the J.F. Brustads and he is the son of the Eben Vandenbergs, both of Tacoma. The bride is a member of the Beta Phi Kappa sorority at whose meeting her surprise engagement was announced in January of 1940. She is also a member of the Tacoma Ski Club of which Lt. Vandenberg is the president. He is currently an aide to Brig. General Maurice Thompson at Camp Murray. In the wedding portrait above, the bride is pictured with her attendants (order not determined): candlelighters Maryjean Brooks and Mrs. Hadley St. Clair, junior bridesmaid Ilene Brustad, bridesmaid Marjorie Espeland and maid of honor, Esther Cory. (T.Times 1-4-1940, p. 11-article only; T.Times 1-13-1940, p. 5-article only; T.Times 2-10-1940, p. 5-alt. photo of some attendants). (filed w/Argentum)

Weddings--Fort Lewis--1940-1950; Brides--1940-1950; Wedding clothing & dress--1940-1950; Wedding attendants; Brustad, Florence Eleanor--Marriage; Cory, Esther; Espeland, Marjorie; Brustad, Ilene; Brooks, Maryjean; St. Clair, Hadley--Family;

On February 1, 1941, Gloria Duncan (seated center) reigned as the Queen of the 3rd annual Gold and Green Ball given by the Lincoln Ward of the Latter Day Saints Church. The formal dance was sponsored by the Mutual Improvement Association of the Church and held at the Fern Hill Masonic Temple at 84th and Park. The event was named for the colors of the Association and was the social event of the winter season. Her Matron of Honor was Penelope Moore and her attendants (order unknown) were Maxine Thayne, Thelma Thompson, Barbara Magnuson, Jean Orth and Peggy Dickson. Charles Neagle was the Queen's escort and Patrick Moore was the escort for the Matron of Honor. The other escorts (not in order) were Rex Connell, Cornelius Maathuis, Harold Clarke, Dick Orth and Alan Wheeler. (T. Times 1/31/1941, pg. 2)

Beauty contests--Tacoma--1940-1950; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1940-1950; Crowns; Evening gowns--Tacoma; Mormons--Tacoma; Duncan, Gloria;

Crowd near 11th and Pacific Avenue during stop of Wendell Willkie and party at Willkie Headquarters at 12th and Pacific. Mr. Willkie, the Republican nominee for President, squeezed in visits to four locations, including his local campaign headquarters, during a one-hour stopover in Tacoma. (T. Times)

Crowds--Tacoma--1940-1950; Political campaigns; Presidential elections;

Getting ready for the upcoming Sadie Hawkins Day dance in March of 1941 is Alfred Copp, chairman of the planning committee. He is swigging down a drink with assistance from Dr. Carroll Carlson and Muriel McDonald. Other committee members are (staircase down): Unidentified man in top hat, James Will, Dolores Carlson, Helen D. Mann, unidentified woman in bonnet, Miss McDonald, and Frances Parlaman. (T.Times 3-11-41, p. 9)

Dance parties--Tacoma--1940-1950; Copp, Alfred E.; Carlson, Carroll; McDonald, Muriel; Will, James W.; Carlson, Dolores; Mann, Helen D.; Parlaman, Frances; Costumes;

Alfred Copp, far right, was the chairman for the "Sadie Hawkins" costume ball planning committee in March of 1941. He had to hand crank the committee's "jalopy" to get everyone to their pre-party rehearsal. The dance was to be held at the University Union Club and everyone attending the "Dogpatch" themed affair was encouraged to dress like one of the characters in the popular "Lil' Abner" comic strip. The other committee members are: (l to r) Dr. Carroll Carlson, Miss Frances Parlaman, James Will, Miss Muriel McDonald, Mrs. Helen D. Mann and Mrs. Dolores Carlson. The "jalopy" is a 1906 Model N Ford which was owned by Leon Titus. ( T.Times 3/11/1941, pg. 9)

Dance parties--Tacoma--1940-1950; Copp, Alfred E.; Carlson, Carroll; Parlaman, Frances; Will, James W.; McDonald, Muriel; Mann, Helen D.; Carlson, Dolores; Ford automobile;

Pacific Coast Fire Chiefs Convention. Five story building false front erected in Stadium Bowl for demonstration of Fire Fighting equipment. (T. Times)

Events - Conventions - Tacoma Facilities - Stadiums - Stadium Bowl

Pacific Coast Fire Chiefs Convention. Five story building false front erected in Stadium Bowl for demonstration of Fire Fighting equipment. (T. Times)

Events - Conventions - Tacoma Facilities - Stadiums - Stadium Bowl

Pacific Coast Fire Chiefs Convention. Five story building false front erected in Stadium Bowl for demonstration of Fire Fighting equipment. (T. Times)

Events - Conventions - Tacoma Facilities - Stadiums - Stadium Bowl

Carnation Company booth at Western Washington Fair in Puyallup.

Events - Fairs - Washington State - Puyallup - Western Washington Fair

Publicity for the premiere of "Tugboat Annie Sails Again" on October 18, 1940. Lifeboat drill on the Coast Guard cutter Atlanta: left to right: Donald Crisp, Alan Hale, Sr.(seated), Ronald Reagan, Marjorie Rambeau, Hedda Hopper. Actors Crisp and Reagan managed to balance well as the lifeboat was hooked to the top of its davits and then swung back back and forth. Miss Rambeau, who played the title character, appeared a bit concerned while Miss Hopper sported a large grin.

Motion picture premieres--Tacoma--1940-1950; Actors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Reagan, Ronald Wilson, 1911-; Hale, Alan; Rambeau, Marjorie; Crisp, Donald; Hopper, Hedda; Lifeboats--Tacoma;

Publicity for the premiere of "Tugboat Annie Sails Again." Lifeboat drill aboard the Coast Guard cutter, Atlanta, on October 18, 1940 (L-R): Alan Hale, Sr., Donald Crisp (standing), Ronald Reagan, Marjorie Rambeau, Hedda Hopper. Mr. Hale and the two women are wearing white sailor caps.

Motion picture premieres--Tacoma--1940-1950; Actors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Reagan, Ronald Wilson, 1911-; Hale, Alan; Rambeau, Marjorie; Crisp, Donald; Hopper, Hedda; Lifeboats--Tacoma;

Young Marianna Van Rooy shares a quiet smile with handsome actor Ronald Reagan during an event connected with the Tacoma premiere of the motion picture film "Tugboat Annie Sails Again" on October 18, 1940. She is perched on one of his thighs as he holds one arm around her. Mr. Reagan took the part of Eddie Kent in the sequel to 1933's popular "Tugboat Annie." His wife, Jane Wyman, also appeared in the sequel but was not present during the Tacoma premiere. She had stayed at home as the young couple was expecting their first child.

Motion picture premieres--Tacoma--1940-1950; Actors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Reagan, Ronald Wilson, 1911-; Van Rooy, Marianna Catherine;

Crowd milling around door of Rust Building near South 11th and Commerce Streets, many automobiles stopped in street. Taken in connection with the "Tugboat Annie Sails Again" premiere on October 18, 1940. The chance to see actual Hollywood stars lured thousands to downtown Tacoma where the film "Tugboat Annie Sails Again" would be shown in three theaters - the Roxy, Music Box and Blue Mouse - in one night. Actors Marjorie Rambeau, Alan Hale, Sr., Ronald Reagan, Hedda Hopper and Donald Crisp would be making personal appearances at each theater as well as a celebratory banquet at the Winthrop.

Motion picture premieres--Tacoma--1940-1950; Actors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Automobiles--Tacoma--1940-1950; Crowds--Tacoma;

Presentation of ship models by N.C. Garrison at Mayor's reception for "Tugboat Annie Sails Again" premiere on October 18, 1940, at the Winthrop. Left to right: Mayor Harry P. Cain, Donald Crisp, N.C. Garrison, unidentified woman, Hedda Hopper, and Marjorie Rambeau. Mr. Garrison, a well-known model shipbuilder, is holding one of his creations, a square rigger, which he would eventually present to Hedda Hopper. He had earlier presented a model of the "Narcissis" tugboat to Miss Rambeau. ALBUM 6. (T.Times, 10-21-40, p. 6)

Motion picture premieres--Tacoma--1940-1950; Actors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Rambeau, Marjorie; Crisp, Donald; Hopper, Hedda; Banquets--Tacoma--1940-1950; Garrison, N.C.; Model ships;

Tugboat Annie Sails Again actors and other with "Key to City" of Steilacoom. Left to right: Mrs. Harry (Marjorie) Cain, Ronald Reagan, Alan Hale, Marjorie Rambeau, Donald Crisp, Margaret Rust, and unidentified.

Motion picture premieres--Tacoma--1940-1950; Actors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Presidents; Reagan, Ronald Wilson, 1911-; Cain, Marjorie Dils, 1908-1994; Hale, Alan; Rambeau, Marjorie; Crisp, Donald; Rust, Margaret;

Tugboat Annie Sails Again actors and others with "Key to City" of Steilacoom. Left to right: Ronald Reagan, Alan Hale, Marjorie Rambeau, Donald Crisp, Margaret Rust. Cast members arrived by train and traveled to Tacoma by boat.

Motion picture premieres--Tacoma--1940-1950; Actors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Presidents; Reagan, Ronald Wilson, 1911-; Hale, Alan; Rambeau, Marjorie; Crisp, Donald; Rust, Margaret;

Marjorie Rambeau, who played the lead role in "Tugboat Annie Sails Again," holds the book upon which the film was based during voyage from Steilacoom to Tacoma for the motion picture's premiere on October 18, 1940. The movie was a sequel to the box-office hit, "Tugboat Annie," which starred the late Marie Dressler and Wallace Beery in 1933. Coincidentally, two-time Academy Awards nominee Marjorie Rambeau had appeared with Marie Dressler in 1930 in the hit "Min and Bill" as Miss Dressler's slatternly waterfront rival. ALBUM 6.

Motion picture premieres--Tacoma--1940-1950; Actors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Rambeau, Marjorie; Books;

Publicity for the premiere of "Tugboat Annie Sails Again." Sailors lend a helpful hand during a Lifeboat drill aboard the Coast Guard cutter Atlanta on October 18, 1940. Left to right are Hollywood stars : Donald Crisp, Alan Hale, Sr., Ronald Reagan, Marjorie Rambeau, Hedda Hopper. Mr. Hale and the two actresses prudently take their seats while Mr. Crisp and Mr. Reagan decide to stand. All were in town on October 18, 1940, for the premiere of "Tugboat Annie Sails Again," a sequel to the popular 1933 "Tugboat Annie."

Motion picture premieres--Tacoma--1940-1950; Actors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Reagan, Ronald Wilson, 1911-; Hale, Alan; Rambeau, Marjorie; Crisp, Donald; Hopper, Hedda; Lifeboats--Tacoma;

Alan Hale, Sr. watches Marjorie Rambeau at the helm of a Foss tugboat on October 18, 1940. The two actors played the main characters Captain Bullwinkle and Tugboat Annie Brennan, rivals in the tugboat industry, in the motion picture, "Tugboat Annie Sails Again." Miss Rambeau and Mr. Hale were joined by co-star Ronald Reagan and actors Donald Crisp and Hedda Hopper for the world premiere of the film held at three different Tacoma theaters the evening of October 18th. ALBUM 6.

Motion picture premieres--Tacoma--1940-1950; Helms; Tugboats--Tacoma; Actors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Rambeau, Marjorie; Hale, Alan;

Actress Marjorie Rambeau hangs onto her hat deckside on a Foss tugboat on October 18, 1940. Publicity for the premiere of "Tugboat Annie Sails Again." Miss Rambeau played the lead role as Tugboat Annie in the 1940 film which also starred Alan Hale, Sr., Ronald Reagan and Jane Wyman. Tacoma was chosen as the site of the world premiere with Mr. Hale, Mr. Reagan and Miss Rambeau making appearances. The film was a sequel to 1933's popular "Tugboat Annie" which starred the late Marie Dressler as Annie. ALBUM 6.

Motion picture premieres--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tugboats--Tacoma; Actors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Rambeau, Marjorie;

Actors Marjorie Rambeau and Alan Hale, Sr. aboard a Foss tugboat on October 18, 1940. Publicity for the premiere of "Tugboat Annie Sails Again." Miss Rambeau and Mr. Hale played competitors in the tugboat trade in the sequel to the box-office success, "Tugboat Annie." They, along with co-star Ronald Reagan and Hollywood celebrities Donald Crisp and Hedda Hopper, journeyed to Tacoma for the Friday, October 18th, world premiere which was shown at three Tacoma theaters. ALBUM 6.

Motion picture premieres--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tugboats--Tacoma; Actors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Rambeau, Marjorie; Hale, Alan;

Hedda Hopper and Marjorie Rambeau aboard Foss tugboat on October 18, 1940. Publicity for the premiere of "Tugboat Annie Sails Again" which was said to be based on Thea Foss, matriarch of Foss Launch and Tug Company of Tacoma. Miss Hopper, famed Hollywood columnist and commentator, made a special visit to Tacoma to be present for the world premiere and to interview her longtime friend, Marjorie Rambeau. "Hedda Hopper's Hollywood" would be broadcast live on KVI radio. ALBUM 6.

Motion picture premieres--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tugboats--Tacoma; Actors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Rambeau, Marjorie; Hopper, Hedda;

Publicity for "Tugboat Annie Sails Again" premiere. Marjorie Rambeau, Donald Crisp and Alan Hale, Sr. aboard a boat, likely the "Arthur Foss" or "Peter Foss" on October 18, 1940. Women at front are believed to be Mrs. Chance Wiman of Quartermaster Harbor, Mrs. Dolly Lewis of Everett and Mrs. Anna Grimison of Seattle, real life tugboat skippers. Miss Rambeau played the title character with Mr. Hale as her rival in the tugboat business. ALBUM 6.

Motion picture premieres--Tacoma--1940-1950;Tugboats--Tacoma; Actors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Rambeau, Marjorie; Hale, Alan; Crisp, Donald; Lewis, Dolly; Grimison, Anna;

Mrs. Julius Gius, formerly Miss Elizabeth Gail Alexander, poses outdoors on her wedding day August 24, 1940. The couple was married on that date in Bremerton. Mr. Gius was the editor of the Bremerton Sun and a graduate of the College of Puget Sound. (T. Times 9/2/1940, pg. 7)

Weddings--Bremerton--1940-1950; Gius, Elizabeth Gail; Alexander, Elizabeth Gail--Marriage; Brides--1940-1950; Wedding costume--1940-1950;

Wedding of Arlene Liphart and Paul Atkinson. The bride and groom posed with their attendants on August 31, 1940. She wore a traditional white floor-length gown with cap and veil. The groom was attired in a dark suit.

Liphart, Arlene--Marriage; Brides--1940-1950; Grooms (Weddings)--1940-1950; Wedding clothing & dress; Weddings--1940-1950;