One obviously happy lady is reaching for the set of car keys from a grinning man as she and four other women enjoy a new automobile on May 30, 1968. The women have just picked up the new vehicle. Two other women stand outside the two-door sedan, one holds a small dog. Photograph ordered by Vanda Cosmetics Co., Orlando, Florida.

Automobiles--1960-1970; Dogs;

Sea trials. The tuna-seiner "Cabrillo" churns through the waters of Commencement Bay on a beautiful spring day in 1968. She was undergoing sea trials before being turned over to Joseph Soares of San Diego who would use her to fish out of Puerto Rico. The 166-foot vessel with a 34-foot beam was launched by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding on February 17, 1968. She would be able to hold 650 tons of tuna. (TNT 2-11-68, A-26, TNT 2-18-68, C-21) TPL-9134a

Ship trials--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

The 166-foot tuna seiner, "Cabrillo," plows through the water as she undergoes sea trials in late May of 1968. The "Cabrillo" was launched on February 17, 1968, at J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding. Her beam is 34 feet. Martinac built the "Cabrillo" for Joseph Soares of San Diego. (TNT 2-11-68, A-26, TNT 2-18-68, C-21) TPL-9130

Ship trials--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

Sea trials. Built by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding, the "Cabrillo" presents a broadside view to the Richards Studio photographer as the vessel undergoes sea trials in late May, 1968. Launched on February 17, 1968, the "Cabrillo" was the third of five similar vessels being built by Martinac. She would fish out of Puerto Rico. (TNT 2-11-68, A-26, TNT 2-18-68, C-21) TPL-9131

Ship trials--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

Sea trials. The "Cabrillo," elegant in its blue, white, and red coloring, quietly completes sea trials in late May, 1968. Water is being released through the scupper. She had been launched by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding on February 17, 1968, with Gale Marie Soares as sponsor. The large vessel was built to carry 650 tons of tuna and would be used for fishing in Puerto Rican waters. Photograph ordered by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (TNT 2-11-68, A-26, TNT 2-18-68, C-21) TPL-9134b

Ship trials--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

Mrs. Katie Karmatic of the Senior Centers, Inc., registers the leaded glass lamp of Mrs. Elliott Backup on May 27, 1968, as an entry in the two-day Senior Arts & Crafts exhibit. The exhibit, a highlight of "Salute to Senior Citizens Month," was held at Allied Arts, Inc., from May 30-31st. The products of 12 senior clubs and organizations were on display, including hundreds of scuptures, wood carvings, paintings, etchings, crocheted and knitted items, and other arts & crafts items. The event was sponsored by the Council on Aging in cooperation with Senior Centers, Inc. (TNT 5-29-68, p. 4, TNT 5-30-68, A-7)

Karmatic, Katie; Backup, Margaret; Older people--Tacoma; Lamps; Exhibitions--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Mrs. Rowena Watson, newly hired Summer Youth Director for the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc., summer camp, is flanked by Mrs. L.H. Pedersen (L) and Mrs. Goodwin Chase (R) as they preview the National Guard's Camp Murray on May 20, 1968. The camp was made available to 3000 youngsters age 7-21 without charge during the summer of 1968. Mrs. Watson is a graduate of Howard University and has taken graduate courses at Oregon State University, Pacific Lutheran University and the University of Puget Sound. She previously was a teacher at Spellman College. (TNT 5-17-68, A-7, TNT 5-26-68, D-1)

Watson, Rowena; Camp Murray (Wash.);

A newly crowned Kai Wonderly reigns as the 1968 May Day Queen on the campus of Annie Wright Seminary. Kai is a senior and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wonderly of Tacoma. Dressed in traditional white gown with long, flowing train, she is seated on a flower-bedecked throne holding her scepter and a bouquet of colorful daisies. A jeweled crown rests upon her light brown hair. Color photograph ordered by Annie Wright Seminary.

Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1960-1970; Private schools--Tacoma; May Day; Festivals--Tacoma--1960-1970; Wonderly, Kai; Students--Tacoma--1960-1970; Crowns;

A smiling Kai Wonderly poses on the lawn of Annie Wright Seminary, 827 Tacoma Ave. No., as she waits to be introduced to the many parents and students during the school's 1968 May Day festival. Her long white train is being carefully tended by two young girls, members of the school's lower division. Kai, a senior at Annie Wright, is holding a ribboned bouquet of daisies. Photograph ordered by Annie Wright Seminary. (TNT 5-26-68, D10, 11)

Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1960-1970; Private schools--Tacoma; May Day; Wonderly, Kai; Festivals--Tacoma--1960-1970; Students--Tacoma--1960-1970; School children--Tacoma--1960-1970;

May Day at Annie Wright Seminary. May Queen Kai Wonderly waits with her senior attendant and small royal attendants on the grassy lawns of Annie Wright for the processional to begin on May 18, 1968. The petite youngsters are dressed in white with one carrying the queen's crown and another the scepter. Each year one senior girl was chosen as May Queen although the entire school participated in the festival. Kai is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wonderly; Mr. Wonderly was the operations manager of St. Regis Paper Co. Photograph ordered by Annie Wright Seminary. (TNT 5-26-68, D-10, 11)

Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1960-1970; Private schools--Tacoma; May Day--Tacoma; Festivals--Tacoma--1960-1970; Wonderly, Kai; School children--Tacoma--1960-1970; Students--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Evening view in May of 1968 of Steven Motor Company, Chrysler and Plymouth dealers. Neon and backlit plastic signs on building and posts, new Plymouths in showroom window and on outdoor lot, used car department beyond. Steven Motor Co. had been at 2705 South Tacoma Way since late 1959. They had previously been in the downtown Broadway area for decades. Color photo ordered by Action Color Advertising, Portland, Oregon.

Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1960-1970; Plymouth automobile; Steven Motor Co. (Tacoma); Electric signs--Tacoma--1960-1970; Signs (Notices);

Temple Beth El. The new Temple Beth El, 5975 So. 12th St., was dedicated on May 17, 1968. Designed by Tacoma architect Robert Billsbrough Price, the 17,000 sq. foot synagogue was built by Rome Construction. Stained glass windows in the 55-foot central tower were by Cummings Studio, Pinedale, California. Located in fields of scotch broom and directly north across 12th St. from Tacoma Community College, Temple Beth El was the first new synagogue built in Tacoma in 75 years. Rabbi Richard Rosenthal was the temple's leader. (TNT 5-16-68, A-1)

Temple Beth El (Tacoma); Synagogues (Tacoma);

Arthur O'Connell and Roy Headley, of Grants Pass, Oregon, at Madigan Army Hospital during the visit of Hollywood stars in town for the grand opening of the Tacoma Mall Theater. Coincidentally, the two had met a month earlier at Long Bien Hospital, Vietnam. Mr. O'Connell had been making a good-will tour of Vietnam. Mr. O'Connell was an Academy Award nominee for "Picnic" and later, "Anatomy of a Murder." He was also in the well-known films "Bus Stop," "Man in the Gray Flannel Suit," and "Poseidon Adventure." Young patients at Madigan may have remembered him more, though, for his roles as Elvis Presley's father in two films. (TNT 5-17-68, p. 1) ALBUM 5. TPL-10365

O'Connell, Arthur; Actors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Headley, Roy; Sick persons; Celebrity touring;

Celebrities in town for the grand opening of the Tacoma Mall Theater pose with courtesy car from Russ Dunmire Oldsmobile at the Lakewood Motor Inn. Couple is husband and wife acting team of Madlyn Rhue and Tony Young. Miss Rhue and Mr.Young had appeared together in the Western, " He Rides Tall." (1964) They both were featured, separatedly, in many television and motion pictures. Miss Rhue starred in television's "Days of Our Lives" and appeared on "Mannix" and "Bonanza." Mr. Young, son of character actor Charleton Young, appeared basically in Westerns, including a two-year stint as "Cord" in "The Gunslinger" and films "Charro" and "Taggart." Others invited to the Tacoma Mall Theater festivities included Arthur O'Connell, Troy Donahue, Tippi Hedren, and Jody McCrea. Most of the actors also spent the afternoon at Madigan Army Hospital visiting the sick and wounded; there were many there recently evacuated from Vietnam. ALBUM 5.

Rhue, Madlyn; Actresses; Young, Tony; Actors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Celebrity touring; Oldsmobile automobile;

Celebrities in town for the grand opening of the Tacoma Mall Theater pose with courtesy car from Russ Dunmire Oldsmobile at the Lakewood Colonial Center. Actor John Russell, TV's "Lawman," is at right. Mr. Russell, as well as fellow actors Arthur O'Connell, Troy Donahue and Tippi Hedren, was staying at the Lakewood Motor Inn nearby. They, and other stars, would be motoring to Tacoma for the opening of the new 1200 seat theater later that evening. The 8 o'clock showing of "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" was completely sold out; the Hollywood stars would only be appearing on stage at that time. There were apparently tickets available for the later 11 o'clock viewing. (TNT 5-16-68, C-6) ALBUM 5.

Russell, John; Actors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Celebrity touring; Oldsmobile automobile;

Celebrities arriving for the May 16, 1968, grand opening of the $1 million dollar Tacoma Mall Theater. Actresses Tippi Hedren, left, and Diane McBain, are escorted past waiting throngs lined up before the theater. Both are prepared for an enjoyable evening viewing "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner," as they stroll down the red carpet, carrying in their refreshments. The women had spent the afternoon on a goodwill tour of Madigan Army Hospital, where many of the patients were Vietnam veterans. Miss McBain, along with actor Arthur O'Connell, had recently entertained troops in Vietnam. TPL-6524

Actresses; Hedren, Tippi; McBain, Diane; Premieres--Tacoma; Tacoma Mall Theater (Tacoma);

Unidentified well-dressed trio awaiting grand opening of Tacoma Mall Theater. The younger woman has a tiara in her upswept hairdo and is wearing an evening gown with long gloves. She is holding a pair of sunglasses in one hand. The other woman, perhaps related to her, has on a short sleeveless gown with elbow-length gloves. The 1200-seat theater was sold out for the 8 o'clock showing of "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner;" a bevy of Hollywood stars would be appearing in person at that viewing only. (TNT 5-16-68, C-6) ALBUM 5.

Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1960-1970; Premieres--Tacoma;

Celebrities in town for the grand opening of the Tacoma Mall Theater pose at the Lakewood Motor Inn. Left to right: John Russell, Arthur O'Connell, Tippi Hedren, Jody McCrea. John Russell was the star of television's The Lawman. Arthur O'Connell and Tippi Hedren were well-known Hollywood actors. Jody McCrea, the son of actor Joel McCrea, first started out in a string of westerns; he later became a staple in the American International beach party movies. Troy Donahue and Diane McBain would also join this group for the Tacoma Mall Theater opening. The actors were staying overnight at the Lakewood Motor Inn. ALBUM 5.

Actors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Russell, John; O'Connell, Arthur; McCrea, Jody; Hedren, Tippi; Actresses; Celebrity touring;

An unidentified young couple beams for the camera outside the Lakewood Motor Inn on May 16, 1968. They are dressed in evening wear. The young woman is adorned with jewelry on her hands, ears and wrist and also wears a tiara. Her long gown is topped off by a short fur coat. Even though it is clearly evening, she carries a pair of sunglasses. They are probably going to be participating in the grand opening of the Tacoma Mall Theater; the event attracted many Hollywood stars including Tippi Hedren and Troy Donahue. ALBUM 5.

Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1960-1970; Couples--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Actor Troy Donahue with a nurse named Mrs. Harden at Madigan Army Hospital during the visit of a group of motion picture actors in Tacoma for the grand opening of the Tacoma Mall Theater. The actors spent time talking to hospital patients, many of whom had recently returned from Vietnam. They extended their visit to meet as many men as possible and had barely enough time for a brief change of clothes before departing for the theater festivities. The group was finally able to dine late in the evening at the Lakewood Terrace where most of the talk concerned their hospital visit and Vietnam. (TNT 5-17-68, p. 1) ALBUM 5.

Donahue, Troy; Actors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Celebrity touring; Nurses--Tacoma;

May 16, 1968, grand opening of the Tacoma Mall Theater. Miss Tacoma, Cleta Jo Johnson, is helped down from the stage set up in the parking lot. The current titleholder is the daughter of Mrs. Cleta Jean Johnson and graduated from Mount Tahoma High School. She and several Hollywood stars, including Arthur O'Connell, Tippi Hedren, Diane McBain, Troy Donahue and Jody McCrea, were introduced from the speaker's platform to the waiting crowd. Once inside the 1200-seat theater, there would be a live one-half hour telecast direct from the theater stage, featuring the Hollywood actors. The 8 o'clock viewing of "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" was sold out; this would be the only time the Hollywood actors would be present, although a second late-night show was added. (TNT 5-16-68, C-6, TNT 5-17-68, p. 1) TPL-6525

Johnson, Cleta Jo; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1960-1970; Premieres--Tacoma; Tacoma Mall Theater (Tacoma);

Actor Arthur O'Connell with a patient at Madigan Army Hospital during the visit of a group of motion picture stars in Tacoma for the grand opening of the Tacoma Mall Theater. Both men are grinning. Mr. O'Connell, along with Hollywood stars Troy Donahue, Tippi Hedren, John Russell and Madlyn Rhue, spent the late afternoon on the wards at Madigan. Many of the hospital patients had recently returned from Vietnam, as did Mr. O'Connell, who had entertained armed forces there just a month before. He was one of the last to leave Madigan after the visit concluded. Arthur O'Connell was a very well known character actor, Academy Award nominee for "Picnic" and "Anatomy of a Murder," but perhaps better known to the young patients as Elvis Presley's father in "Follow that Dream" and "Kissin' Cousins." (TNT 5-17-68, p. 1) ALBUM 5. TPL-10364

O'Connell, Arthur; Actors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Sick persons; Celebrity touring;

Actors John Russell (TV series "The Lawman"), and Arthur O'Connell (TV series "The Second Hundred Years") flank actress Tippi Hedren ("The Birds") outside the Lakewood Terrace Restaurant while in Tacoma for the Tacoma Mall Theater's grand opening. In addition, Jody McCrea, Madlyn Rhue, Diane McBain and Troy Donahue also appeared at the theater's premiere. The stars were quartered overnight at the Lakewood Motor Inn. They had spent a busy day visiting the sick and wounded at Madigan Army Hospital prior to the 8:00 p.m. start of festivities. (TNT 5-16-68, C-6) ALBUM 5.

Actors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Russell, John; O'Connell, Arthur; Hedren, Tippi; Actresses; Celebrity touring; Lakewood Terrace (Lakewood);

Actor Troy Donahue kneels to sign an autograph for a GI at Madigan Army Hospital during the visit of a group of stars in Tacoma for the grand opening of the Tacoma Mall Theater. Fellow actors Arthur O'Connell, Tippi Hedren and Diane McBain also visited the sick and wounded at Madigan, many of whom were recent returnees from Vietnam. Departure from Madigan was delayed as the stars lingered in the wards, wanting to meet as many of the patients as possible. (TNT 5-16-68, C-6) ALBUM 5. TPL-10363

Donahue, Troy; Actors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Autographing--Tacoma; Soldiers--Tacoma--1960-1970; Military hospitals--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Celebrities arriving for the May 16, 1968, grand opening of the Tacoma Mall Theater. The young lady in a minidress is Miss Tacoma, Cleta Jo Johnson. The Bon Marche department store can be seen in the background. Miss Johnson, along with a sizeable Hollywood contingent, would be introduced to the crowd from the speaker's wooden platform set up directly in front of the theater. TPL-6523

Johnson, Cleta Jo; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1960-1970; Premieres--Tacoma; Tacoma Mall Theater (Tacoma); Bon Marche (Tacoma);

Actress Diane McBain chats with a wounded GI at Madigan Army Hospital during a Tacoma visit of a group of celebrities attending the grand opening of the Tacoma Mall Theater. She, along with fellow actors Arthur O'Connell, Tippi Hedren and Troy Donahue, visited with hospital patients, many of whom were recent returnees from Vietnam. Miss McBain had toured South Vietnam as an entertainer during the Christmas season 1966 and 1967. Possibly best known from her television role as Daphne Dutton in "Surfside 6," she also appeared in more than 250 television shows, including "77 Sunset Strip," "Batman," and "Burke's Law." Miss McBain also had starring roles in the motion pictures "Parrish" and "Mary Mary." ALBUM 5.

McBain, Diane; Actresses; Celebrity touring; Sick persons;

Celebrities arriving for the May 16, 1968, grand opening of the Tacoma Mall Theater. Throngs gather behind ropes awaiting entrance into the new 1200-seat theater. Pictured on the red carpet is actor Jody McCrea, center. The 6'3" actor was the son of Western star Joel McCrea and actress Frances Dee. He appeared mostly in Westerns in the 1950's and then became known for his comedic and romantic roles in six American International "Beach" movies with Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon during the 1960's. Mr. McCrea and other celebrities would be introduced to the crowd on the speaker's platform located directly in front of the theater. Later, the actors would participate in a half-hour live telecast directly from the theater stage. TPL-6522 (TNT 5-16-68, C-6)

McCrea, Jody; Actors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Celebrity touring; Premieres--Tacoma; Tacoma Mall Theater (Tacoma);

Actor Arthur O'Connell shakes the hand of an unidentified patient at Madigan General Hospital during the May, 1968, visit of a group of motion picture stars who were in Tacoma for the grand opening of the Tacoma Mall Theater. Many of the military hospital's patients were recuperating from injuries incurred in Vietnam. 34 years later, the Tacoma Mall Theater was demolished and a Krispy Kreme store built on the site. ALBUM 5. (TNT 5-16-68, C-6-article; TNT 5-17-68, A-1+ -article)

O'Connell, Arthur; Actors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Sick persons; Military hospitals--Tacoma; Madigan General Hospital (Wash.);

Actress Madlyn Rhue shades her eyes against the bright sun as she speaks to two unidentified men poolside at the Lakewood Motor Inn. Miss Rhue, her husband Tony Young, and a contingent of Hollywood stars were in Tacoma for the grand opening of the Tacoma Mall Theater. Prior to the evening festivities, the group paid a visit to Madigan Hospital to see patients at the military hospital, many of whom were wounded in Vietnam. ALBUM 5.

Rhue, Madlyn; Actresses; Celebrity touring; Swimming pools--Lakewood;

John Russell, one of the stars of the TV series "The Lawman;" Tippi Hedren, memorable in Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds," and Arthur O'Connell, who was in the TV series "The Second Hundred Years," dined in Lakewood at the Terrace Restaurant, 6114 Motor Ave. S.W., on May 16, 1968. They were visiting Tacoma for the grand opening of the Tacoma Mall Theater. While in Tacoma they made a special trip to Madigan Army Hospital to visit with injured soldiers. Other actors in Tacoma for the theater's premiere were Jody McCrea, Troy Donahue, Madlyn Rhue , Tony Young, and Diane McBain. (TNT 5-16-68, C-6) ALBUM 5.

Actors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Russell, John; O'Connell, Arthur; Actresses; Hedren, Tippi; Fur garments;