Wedding of University of Washington graduates Luana Chizuru Uyeda and Dr. Keith Hiroshi Yoshino.

The large and extended Stokes clan celebrated the 60th wedding anniversary of J.W. and Dora E. Stokes in Chehalis on June 9, 1957, combined with a family reunion. Mr. and Mrs. Stokes are seated in the middle section of the second row. Mrs. Stokes is wearing a printed dress and large corsage while Mr. Stokes, in glasses, is dressed in suit and tie along with a boutonniere. They are surrounded by a multitude of small children and other family members. Sepia photograph ordered by Mrs. L. Cain.

Anniversaries--Chehalis; Reunions--Chehalis; Group portraits; Stokes, J.W.; Stokes, Dora E.;

Harold L. Stamey was the owner and president of Stamey Insurance, Inc. with offices at 918 Commerce. In 1957 he and his company sponsored a junior baseball team. They posed for a group picture on June 24, 1957 at Jefferson Park. All the boys are dressed in team uniforms with Stamey Insurance Inc. on the front. Mr. Stamey is in the front row, exteme left. The smaller boy in the front row is listed as Curtis Stamey; he had been the bat boy in previous years. Back row from L to R: Walter Schall, Jerry Mode, Mike Thompson, Terry Bartlett, Owen Brown, Don Drake, and Ed Johnson. Front row (players): Kurt Judd, Larry Jerdahl, Lon Varnadore, Bud Fawcett,Terry Dahl, Ron Mann. Frank Thompson is the man to the far right in the first row. Photograph ordered by Stamey Insurance, Inc.

Baseball players--Tacoma--1950-1960; Stamey Insurance, Inc. (Tacoma); Stamey, Harold;

Thanks to local lumberman and philanthropist Ben Cheney, hundreds of young boys and girls were able to participate in a variety of sports. Mr. Cheney especially loved baseball and sponsored the Cheney Studs, a group of high school and college stars who played competitively in the Pacific Northwest and also in national tournaments. View of member of the Cheney Studs; the young man is wearing a pinstriped uniform with the Studs logo on the chest as well as on the cap. The Wilson glove looks small on his large hand. Photograph ordered by Cheney Lumber Co.

Baseball--Tacoma--1950-1960; Baseball players--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Hands held behind her back, an unidentified little girl smiles shyly for the camera in a promotional picture taken for KTNT-TV on July 1, 1957. Wearing a belted two-tone dress and shiny Mary Janes, she has one foot slightly toed in. Judging from the shadow on the wall, an adult is holding up a large cue-card, perhaps for the child to read from. Photograph ordered by the Condon Co., advertising agency.

Child actors--Tacoma--1950-1960; Silhouettes; Children--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1950-1960; Condon Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

The Empire Crafts Corporation sponsored a pep-rally and dinner at the Top of the Ocean on July 10, 1957. Signs of encouragement are posted on the back wall urging support from employees. There is a wide variety of fine dinnerware and silverware plus a radio which may have been incentive prizes. Photograph ordered by Empire Crafts Corporation.

Empire Crafts Corporation (Tacoma); Banquets--Tacoma--1950-1960; Signs (Notices);

A worker appears miniscule as he stands high on top of the giant, curved beams that would hold up the dome shaped roof of the cafeteria/auditorium of the Henry F. Hunt Junior High School (later renamed Middle School) at 6501 So. 10th St. Posed under cloudy skies on June 26, 1957, the new wooden structure resembles a multi-legged spider. Architect Robert Billsbrough Price's unique designs was described as "one of the most imaginative new schools in the nation." Construction of a new junior high was approved because of the growing school age population in Tacoma's western region and in neighboring Fircrest. The school was completed in the summer of 1958, with an official dedication on October 29, 1958. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association. (Olsen: For the Record, p. 157)

Henry F. Hunt Junior High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1950-1960; Progress photographs; Building construction--Tacoma--1950-1960;

The beautiful Queen Anne style home at 318 North Yakima Avenue was owned by Mabel Basham. Built in the 1890's, the house had tall, vertical proportions; balconies, overhanging porch, and chimney were added amenities. The lot was landscaped with shrubs and small trees . Sepia photograph ordered by Mabel Basham.

Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Basham, Mabel--Homes & haunts;

Algeria Patrol members joined other Shriners from across the Pacific Northwest at Lincoln Bowl in June, 1957. This club may have traveled a fair distance from Kalispell, Montana. Each club proudly wore their special uniforms and hats showing club designation. Although this club did not have rank listed on the fezzes, the man on the extreme left of the first row has golden braid on his jacket, indicating high rank. Photograph ordered by Pacific Northwest Shrine Association.

Meetings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Pacific Northwest Shrine Association (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Montana; Uniforms;

The Flathead Shrine Club, representing the Algeria Temple, hailed from Kalispell, Montana. They probably traveled to Tacoma via chartered bus to join fellow Shriners at the Lincoln Bowl. In turned up shoes, Arabian headdresses, and artificial facial hair, members in this oriental band were prepared to entertain thousands with a variety of loud, enthusiastic tunes. Photograph ordered by Pacific Northwest Shrine Association.

Meetings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Pacific Northwest Shrine Association (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Montana; Uniforms; Drums; Daggers & swords;

Thousands of Shriners from all over the Pacific Northwest came to Tacoma during June, 1957, for fellowship and ceremonies. Traveling by bus and car, they convened at the Lincoln Bowl next to Lincoln High School. Pictured are members of the Al Kader Salem Patrol of Portland with captain, lst lieutenants, and quartermaster in the front row. Photograph ordered by Pacific Northwest Shrine Association.

Meetings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Pacific Northwest Shrine Association (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Oregon--Portland; Uniforms;

Shriners from around the Pacific Northwest were able to meet old friends at the giant convention held in the Lincoln Bowl in June, 1957. Each temple wore varying uniforms with designated fezzes. The El Katif Arab Patrol from the Spokane area had its own temple flag, held at a tilt, and carried by a proud flag bearer. The captain of the patrol and his two lieutenants stand before patrol members. Photograph ordered by the Pacific Northwest Shrine Association.

Meetings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Pacific Northwest Shrine Association (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Spokane; Uniforms; Flags;

Gizeh club members pose on the bleachers in Lincoln Bowl as they await their turn to participate in Shrine ceremonies. Approximately 10,000 Shriners from Alaska to Montana and including the Canadian provinces of British Columbia and Ontario attended the annual Pacific Northwest Shrine Association convention in early June, 1957. Fourteen temples sent delegates, bands, uniformed patrols, and mounted units to Tacoma; many arrived by chartered bus. Photograph ordered by Pacific Northwest Shrine Association.

Meetings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Pacific Northwest Shrine Association (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Vancouver, B.C., Canada; Uniforms;

A Canadian contingent joined fellow Shriners at Lincoln Bowl in June, 1957. Club members from Gizeh Temple in Vancouver, B.C., were a real brass band, complete with official drum major. It also appears that a past potentate (1942) in dark blazer accompanied the group. This was certainly an enormous gathering of Shriners; 10,000 were expected to attend from five states and two Canadian provinces. The annual Pacific Northwest Shrine Association meeting would last three days, from June 6-8th. Fourteen temples would send representatives including mounted units and Oriental bands. Photograph ordered by Pacific Northwest Shrine Association. (TNT 5-19-57, A-12)

Meetings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Pacific Northwest Shrine Association (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Vancouver, B.C., Canada; Uniforms; Bands--Vancouver, B.C., Canada;

A benefit ball for the City of Hope was held at the Winthrop Hotel on June 9, 1957. The City of Hope is a free medical center in Duarte, California. The Tacoma Chapter of the City of Hope was organized less than a year ago by Mrs. Max LeBid. It has over 165 charter members. Honored guests at the benefit ball included Governor and Mrs. Albert Rosellini and Supreme Court Justice and Mrs. Hugh Rosellini. Photograph ordered by Max LeBid. (TNT 6-8-57, p. 5, TNT 6-10-57, p. 3)

Rosellini, Albert D.; Tacoma Chapter, City of Hope (Tacoma); Fund raising--Tacoma--1950-1960; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

A large wooden sign announces to the public that natural gas is piped into all stores in the new Villa Plaza Shopping Center. Newly opened in the spring of 1957, Villa Plaza would serve the growing population of suburban Lakewood with many of the same stores found in Tacoma. View overlooking the shopping center's massive 4,000 car parking lot; Rhodes, Leed's and Lerner Shops exteriors visible. Photograph ordered by Washington Natural Gas Co.

Signs (Notices); Parking lots--Lakewood; Shopping centers--Lakewood--1950-1960; Villa Plaza Shopping Center (Lakewood);

Interior of church. The Tacoma Gospel Assembly, located on South 39th St. near State Street, was completed in 1957. A sanctuary dedication was planned for June 3, 1957. A May 28, 1957, photograph taken from the rear of the church emphasizes the arched open beam ceilings. The large church had three full rows of pews facing the raised altar; it would seat 550 people. Two dual staircases lead into the church from behind the altar. The cost of building the new church was $45,000. It was valued at $85,000 as most of the labor was volunteered. The Tacoma Gospel Assembly was an independent Full Gospel Church. Its congregation had met for six years at Normanna Hall prior to the new church being built. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Gospel Assembly. (TNT 6-1-57)

Tacoma Gospel Assembly (Tacoma); Churches--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Exterior Tacoma Gospel Assembly. The Tacoma Gospel Assembly built a new church at 2508 So. 39th St. near State Street in the spring of 1957. The church was led by Pastor Ernest Maisch. View of church's exterior shows a large brick structure, extended overhanging roof over double doors, and unpaved parking lot. Volunteer labor was used for the most part to build the new church; this kept costs down to $45,000. The new church would seat 550. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Gospel Assembly. (TNT 6-1-57, p. 5)

Tacoma Gospel Assembly (Tacoma); Churches--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Exterior- savings & loan. A close-up view of the Tacoma Savings & Loan Association front entrance was taken on June 27, 1957. Insulated glass panels surround the new building, including the front entrance. The main entrance doors were electronically operated. New trees have been planted, spaced carefully apart, to provide a touch of softness when contrasted with the modern sleek appearance of the financial institution. The Tacoma Savings & Loan was established in 1899. They urged customers to save, in order to "write your own future". Home loans were tailored to fit customers' individual needs. The new location of the downtown Tacoma Savings & Loan was directly across the street from its former headquarters in the Bowes Building. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Savings & Loan Association. (TNT 6-27-57, A-6-9)

Tacoma Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Signs (Notices);

Family gathering before or after the wedding of University of Washington graduates Luana Chizuru Uyeda and Dr. Keith Hiroshi Yoshino.

A cargo of sisal is being unloaded from a ship on July 1, 1957. Sisal is a strong, durable white fiber used especially for hard fiber cordage and twine. The word originates from Yucatan, Mexico, where Sisal was a port. Apparently the fibers can be used for bedding (i.e. mattresses). Sepia photograph ordered by Sound Mattress & Felt Co.

Agaves; Hoisting machinery; Shipping--Tacoma;

J.W. and Dora E. Stokes celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in Chehalis on June 9, 1957. A couple, presumably Mr. and Mrs. Stokes, stand beside a neatly printed sign announcing the Stokes Family Reunion. Mr. Stokes has his hammer in hand, apparently just finishing nailing down the sign. Mrs. Stokes has a large beribboned corsage pinned to the shoulder of her printed dress; Mr. Stokes sports a boutonniere. Other family members listed in the reunion are W.F. Stokes, Charles W. Stokes and Charles W. Stokes, Jr. Sepia photograph ordered by Mrs. L. Cain.

Anniversaries--Chehalis; Reunions--Chehalis; Stokes, J.W.; Stokes, Dora E.; Hammers; Signs (Notices);

An alluring hula girl mannequin beckons Bank of California customers to protect their vacation funds by purchasing American Express travelers cheques. The June, 1957, display suggests that, whether visiting Hawaii or South Dakota, a cautious vacationer should play it safe by using travelers cheques instead of carrying large amounts of cash. A giant sea shell, a towel, a model Northwest Airlines plane, two palm trees and copious amounts of "sand" in the midst of a bank lobby would certainly draw the attention of the bank's vacation-minded customers. American Express launched its travelers cheque business in 1891; they introduced their travel charge card in 1958. (Photograph ordered by Bank of California.)

Bank of California National Association (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1950-1960; Mannequins;

Interior barbershop. Lyons opened a new barbershop on the grounds of Fort Lewis in May, 1957. This may have been the third Lyons Barber Shop on base. Customers are shown on May 27, 1957, getting close trims. A sergeant, haircut completed, receives change back from his barber. Photograph ordered by Lyons Barber Shop.

Barbershops--Fort Lewis; Barbers--Fort Lewis; Lyons Barber Shop (Fort Lewis);

Ben Cheney, prominent lumberman and local philanthropist, is pictured with his Medford Cheney Studs team on July 11, 1957. Mr. Cheney is in the front row, on the extreme right hand side of the photograph. He sponsored several Cheney Studs baseball teams in the Pacific Northwest, including the Medford team from southwest Oregon. The Cheney Studs teams all wore pinstriped uniforms, only the logos on the jersey and hats were slightly different. Photograph ordered by Cheney Lumber Co.

Cheney, Ben B., 1905-1971; Baseball players--Tacoma--1950-1960; Uniforms;

Progress photographs--new junior high. The unusually shaped cafeteria/auditorium is taking shape at the new Henry F. Hunt Junior High School (now Middle School) on June 26, 1957. Resembling a wooden mushroom, the new facility would be able to accommodate students for both meals and assemblies. It would be built separate from the main buildings on campus. The Henry F. Hunt Junior High School would serve, as it still does, the growing neighborhoods of Tacoma's West End and nearby Fircrest. Tacoma Community College would be built just a couple blocks away in 1965. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Henry F. Hunt Junior High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1950-1960; Building construction--Tacoma--1950-1960; Progress photographs;

Progress photographs--new junior high school. The Sunnen Crane Service was utilized by the Tacoma School District to do heavy lifting in the building of the new Henry F. Hunt Junior High School in 1957. Here they are pictured on June 26, 1957, hoisting arched panels to the roof of the new gymnasium. The unique design of the gymnasium was just one of the ultra-modern features incorporated into the school by architect Robert Billsbrough Price. His use of wood represented a "renaissance" in the usage of wood and wood products for school construction. Construction at the school was completed in 1958 with the school being officially dedicated on October 29, 1958. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association. (Olsen: For the Record, p. 157)

Henry F. Hunt Junior High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1950-1960; Building construction--Tacoma--1950-1960; Progress photographs; Sunnen Auto Freight & Heavy Hauling Co. (Tacoma); Hoisting machinery;

Progress photographs--new junior high school. View looking outward from inside the new cafeteria/auditorium being constructed on the campus of Henry F. Hunt Junior High School (later renamed Middle School) on June 26, 1957. The cafeteria/auditorium would have a dome-shaped appearance with laminated wooden beams radiating from a central key block and extending to the ground. The new gymnasium with arched panel roof is in the photograph's background. In the middle are classrooms. The new cafeteria/auditorium would be situated on a small hill on the large campus. The school would be completed in the summer of 1958; it was officially dedicated on October 29, 1958. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association. (TNT 8-11-57, B-8)

Henry F. Hunt Junior High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1950-1960; Progress photographs; Building construction--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Clinton C. Hull, unit director of the Pacific N.W. Shrine Association, is wearing his Afifi fez as he places his hand on the door of a Lincoln convertible on June 8, 1957. The car is parked at the foot of the Tacoma Totem Pole at S. 9th & A. He, along with other Afifi officials, was to participate in a parade of cars, as part of the three hour long Shriners parade downtown. Mr. Hull and his driver are wearing dress uniforms and fezzes. Photograph ordered by Pacific Northwest Shrine Association.

Hull, Clinton C.; Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Uniforms; Totem poles--Tacoma;

41 Al Bedoo Arab Patrol members joined other Shriners in a giant conclave at the Lincoln Bowl in June, 1957. These men are dressed in elaborate regalia. Al Bedoo Temple officers, including two lieutenants, major, lt. colonel and colonel, wear uniforms of a slightly different hue. These Shriners hailed from Billings, Montana. They, along with 10,000 costumed Shriners, would be attending the annual three-day Pacific Northwest Shrine Association convention. Photograph ordered by the Pacific Northwest Shrine Association. (TNT 5-19-57, A-12)

Meetings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Pacific Northwest Shrine Association (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Montana--Billings; Uniforms;