Home Service Department of Red Cross. The Red Cross War Fund Drive opened the first week of March 1944 with a goal double the amount from last year. $398500 is the quota Pierce County intends to meet. All donations are intended to help support the war efforts. View of Red Cross Ward Fund Drive committee meeting with quota and other War Fund Drive information on blackboard.

War bonds & funds; Patriotic Societies--Tacoma; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma);

West Fork Timber Co. The booming timber and lumber industry in Tacoma was filling military orders and local demands as quickly as they could. Reforestration was an important component of the timber and lumber industry, in order to avoid future shortages. View of mature timber crops at Murray Forest, a forest managed by the West Fork Timber Co.

Forestry--Tacoma; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Murray Forest (Wash.); West Fork Timber Co.; Cutover lands;

Interior of Pease Brothers Garage. The garage was built in 1913 and in 1926 the Pease family renovated the facility and added an auto maintenance center, which included repairs and washing, in addition to storage. Repairs were done in the basement. View of unidentified auto mechanics surrounded by parts at Pease Bros.

Automobile equipment & supplies; Mechanics (Persons)--Tacoma; Vehicle maintenance & repair--Tacoma; Pease Brothers (Tacoma);

In September of 1944, Sterling B. "Bud" MacDonald received the Les Weisfield Trophy from the Washington State Sports Council for "doing the most good for the benefit of the outdoors". He was named the tenth recipient of the trophy for his outstanding work for the council and on legislative bills in 1943. Bud started working part time for the Tacoma Sportsman's Association in 1936 while he was still driving a taxi cab. In 1942 he became the full time Secretary/ Treasurer of the club. For most of his adult life he was a devoted and active member of various conservation organizations in Tacoma/Pierce County. (T. Times, 9/18/44, p. 11).

Awards; Athletic clubs--Tacoma; Tacoma Sportmen's Club (Tacoma); MacDonald, Buddy;

Puget Sound Boat Building received a government contract to build barges for the Army. Building progress photos of U. S. Army B.S.P. 3136, a self propelled, 88 foot long, twin diesel engine, 26.8 foot beam barge. Interior view of plant with ship builders on vessel.

Barges--Tacoma; Government vessels--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Puget Sound Boat Building Corp. (Tacoma); Launchings--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Puget Sound Boat Building had a government contract to build barges for the Army. Building progress photos of U. S. Army B.S.P. 3136, a self propelled, 88 foot long, twin diesel engine, 26.8 foot beam barge. Interior view of plant with stern view of vessel. TPL-8027

Barges--Tacoma; Government vessels--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Puget Sound Boat Building Corp. (Tacoma); Launchings--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Pacific Boat Building Co. received a government contract to build four barges for the Army. All vessels were to be built with wood, diesel powered and sea-going. View of hull building progress for 88 foot self propelled cargo barge at Pacific Boat plant.

Barges--Tacoma; Structural frames--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

John Breskovich sea trials of "Shangri-La of Astoria." John Breskovich was the owner of Pacific Boat Building Co. and the Vice-President of Puget Sound Boat Building Corp. Side view of "Shangri-La of Astoria" with "Patty," the motor boat, by ship's mast. TPL-8881

Boats--Tacoma; Motorboats--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Breskovich, John; Ship trials--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Mrs. Harry (Marjorie) Cain and Harry Jr. (Buzzie) stand to generous applause from a packed house at a tribute to Mayor Cain at the Temple Theatre on October 2, 1944. Ex-Mayor J.J. Kaufman and wife are at extreme left in photo. Mayor Cain, a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army, served in the European theater from 1943-1945. He was not present at this tribute but hundreds of his supporters attended the free two-hour variety show which honored Tacoma's "fighting mayor." Harry P. Cain would make a successful run for the U.S. Senate in 1946. (TNT 10-3-44, p. 1, T.Times 10-3-44, p. 1) ALBUM 13.

Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979--Family; Cain, Marjorie Dils, 1908-1994; Cain, Harry P.; Kaufman, Joseph J.;

Orthopedic Guild pictures. The Tacoma Orthopedic Association are sponsoring "Village Green", a play at the Tacoma Little Theatre, as part of a benefit for their organization. The women gathered to discuss how to make their event a success. Seated left to right are Gunderson, Brandes and York. Standing left to right are Rothermel, Brown and Haines (T. Times, 11/4/44, p. 3).

Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Women--Organizations--Tacoma; Tacoma Orthopedic Association (Tacoma);

From left to right, Mrs. Frank Thornburg, Mrs. James E. Stockton, Mrs. Arthur Goldsborough, Mrs. Charles Mojean, and Mrs. Charles Bowers of the Pierce County Red Cross production department worked at wrapping some of the over 4,000 Christmas packages that were given to soldier patients and military personnel at Madigan General Hospital and the McChord Field Station Hospital in December, 1944. The gift program was coordinated through the Pierce and Thurston County chapters of the Red Cross. Over 44,000 items were donated by various clubs and organizations throughout the two county region. The hospital's commanding officers conducted a survey to determine what the men wanted most. Along with others presents, each package contained a book and a pack of cigarettes. (TNT 12/24/1944 p.1-alt. photograph) TPL-10381

Christmas presents; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Packaging; Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma);

Tacoma Laundry, Meyer's home, five laundries and a garage. Fred J. Meyer owned five laundry facilities, they were part of his Home Service Laundry Company. Exterior view of Puyallup Laundry and Dry Cleaning.

Cleaning establishments--Puyallup; Puyallup Laundry and Dry Cleaners (Puyallup); Meyer, Fred J., 1880-1954; Home Service Laundry Co. (Tacoma);

Tacoma Laundry, Meyer's home, five laundries and a garage. Fred J. Meyer owned five laundry facilities, they were part of his Home Service Laundry Co. Exterior view of Puyallup Laundry and Dry Cleaning.

Cleaning establishments--Puyallup; Puyallup Laundry and Dry Cleaners (Puyallup); Meyer, Fred J., 1880-1954; Home Service Laundry Co. (Tacoma);

Tacoma Laundry, Meyer's home, five laundries and a garage. Fred J. Meyer owned five laundry facilities throughout Pierce County, known as the Home Service Laundry Co. He was in need of employees and promised them stable employment and a post war future with his company. Exterior view of Pantorium Cleaners & Dyers.

Cleaning establishments--Tacoma; Pantorium Cleaners & Dyers (Tacoma); Meyer, Fred J., 1880-1954; Home Service Laundry Co. (Tacoma);

Tacoma Laundry, Meyer's home, five laundries and a garage. The Home Service Laundry Co. consisted of four laundry establishments in Tacoma and one in Puyallup. Fred J. Meyer was president of the company. Exterior view of Superior Laundry & Dry Cleaners.

Cleaning establishments--Tacoma; Superior Service Laundry & Dry Cleaners (Tacoma); Meyer, Fred J., 1880-1954; Home Service Laundry Co. (Tacoma);

Tacoma Laundry, Meyer's home, five laundries and a garage. The Home Service Laundry Co. was busy recruiting employees for their cleaning facilities. They offered union wages and stable employment. Exterior view of Supreme Cleaners & Dyers with billboard advertising cleaning services.

Cleaning establishments--Tacoma; Supreme Cleaners & Dyers (Tacoma); Billboards--Tacoma; Home Service Laundry Co. (Tacoma);

Tacoma Laundry, Meyer's home, five laundries and a garage. Exterior view of Tacoma Laundry & Pantorium Cleaners in Tacoma, part of the Home Service Laundry Co.

Cleaning establishments--Tacoma; Tacoma Laundry & Pantorium Cleaners (Tacoma); Meyer, Fred J., 1880-1954; Home Service Laundry Co. (Tacoma);

Telephone operator Marilyn McNeil enjoys nine cups of 5 cent coffee at the Rialto Candy Shop. When the Office of Price Administration required restaurants to lower the price of coffee to 5 cents per cup, most downtown restaurants complied while some appealed the reduction. (T. Times, 8/1/44, p. 1).

Coffee--Tacoma; Coffee cups; Price regulation--Tacoma; McNeil, Marilyn;

Maefair Apartment fire hearing. It was determined after a long hearing that unfortunately the loss of nineteen lives occurred primarily because of human error. No criminal negligence was found. (T. Times, 3/2/45, p. 1).

Courtrooms--Tacoma; Judicial proceedings--Tacoma; Pierce County Courthouse (Tacoma);

Puget Sound Boat Building Corp. began producing ships in May 1942. They were building government vessels and commercial fishing boats. They company was started by two of the Martinolich brothers, well known boat builders on the West Coast. Interior view of Sea Boy's bunks in crew quarters.

Crew quarters; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Puget Sound Boat Building Corp. (Tacoma);

College of Puget Sound Associated Students Navy social. During Homecoming week the Associated Students' Club organized many activities. Dances, baseball, football games and plays were all events to get alumni, students and community members involved. View of unidentified group of students and Navy men getting the jukebox ready for dancing.

Dance parties--Tacoma--1940-1950; Jukeboxes; Students--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

Western Boat Building Co. was owned and operated by the Petrich Family. View of ship equipment on "Dolores M" ship, built in 1944 by Western Boat Building Co.

Decks (Ships); Ship equipment & rigging; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Western Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

After a long struggle a fisherman, who wanted to remain anonymous, caught a Basking shark while fishing on Commencement Bay in October 1944. The shark was 23 feet long and weighed between 400-500 pounds. The shark is identified as a maneater because of its double rows of teeth. View of fisherman holding shark's mouth open. (T. Times, 10/17/44, p. 1).

Fishermen--Tacoma; Sharks--Washington; Shark fishing--Washington;

American Girl launching. The American Girl tuna boat, built by Petrich Shipbuilding, was commissioned by Joe Alves and Joe Machado. They are affiliated with the Van Camps Seafood Co. in San Diego, California. Stern view of American Girl tuna boat in Puget Sound. The ship was launched at Old Town dock on July 23, 1944. Among those present were Petrich Shipbuilding owners, skipper Joe Machado, co-owner Joe Alves, sponsor Lucille Machado and Acting Mayor Val Fawcett. (T. Times, 7/24/44, p. 2-article on launching; TNT 7-24-44, p. 1-article on launching). TPL-8869

Fishing boats--Tacoma--1940-1950; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Petrich Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma); Ship trials--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Puget Sound boat. "Sea Boy" is an 85- ft. sardine boat built by Puget Sound Boat Building Corp. She was built for Bill and Ted Healy. This boat is the fourth seine boat built at the Puget Sound yard. View of "Sea Boy" out on Puget Sound in mid-September, 1944. TPL-8874

Fishing boats--Tacoma--1940-1950; Puget Sound Boat Building Corp. (Tacoma); Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Ship trials--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Peterson Boat Building Co. was started in 1942 by George Peterson, a long time Tacoma boat builder. This was a small but busy plant. They built fishing boats, but also received government contracts to build vessels for the Army and the Navy. View of West Coast, a tuna clipper, on Puget Sound for sea trials. TPL-8875

Fishing boats--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Peterson Boat Building Co. (Tacoma); Ship trials--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Puget Sound Boat Building was gaining recognition for building first rate fishing vessels. They had just completed a series of Army tugs and barges and were getting an increase of contracts for commercial fishing boats. View of "Vagabond", a tuna clipper built by Puget Sound Boat. TPL-8887

Fishing boats--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Puget Sound Boat Building Corp. (Tacoma); Ship trials--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Puget Sound boat. Sea Boy is an 85 ft. sardine boat built by Puget Sound Boat Building Corp. It was built for Bill and Ted Healy. This boat is the fourth seine boat built at the Puget Sound yard. View of Sea Boy out on Puget Sound. TPL-9117

Fishing boats--Tacoma; Puget Sound Boat Building Corp. (Tacoma); Ship trials--Tacoma--1940-1950;

View of "Twin Coach Motor" engine from Tacoma Transit Bus #207. It appears engine is going through basic maintenance testing. Oil, fuel and mileage have been marked for test records. Photo ordered by Standard Oil Co.

Gasoline engines; Vehicle maintenance & repair--Tacoma; Standard Oil Co. of California (Tacoma);

Pacific Boat Building Co. was working on four barges for the Army, they also had other government contracts to build purse seiners. Rear view of propellers on 88 foot self propelled cargo barge. The barge was made of wood, diesel powered and would be a sea going vessel.

Government vessels--Tacoma; Barges--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);