Daffodil Festival Parade along Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma, view of the Puyallup Lodge No. 32 Ancient Order of United Workmen float being pulled by a Commercial Distributing truck. Young ladies and children are riding on the float and greeting the crowd. This float received third place among the floats in the organizations and lodges division (T.N.T., 3/29/47, p. 1).

Floats (parades)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1947 : Tacoma); Ancient Order of United Workmen Puyallup Lodge No. 32 (Tacoma); Daffodils--Tacoma;

The annual Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival parade was a great success. With more than sixty entries in the Tacoma parade, the judges had a hard time selecting which ones should be sweepstakes winners. An estimated 600,000 daffodils were used on parade floats. View of the Titus Ford float, decorated by Fisk Flag and Decorating Company, four people ride in a daffodil covered Ford (T.N.T., 3/30/47, p. 1).

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1947 : Tacoma); Daffodils--Tacoma; Titus Motor Co. (Tacoma); Fisk Flag & Decorating Co. (Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Daffodil Festival Parade along Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma, 63 entries participated in the Tacoma parade, many of the same entries would participate in the Puyallup and Sumner parades. View of the Tacoma Young Men's Business Club float. "Trees for Tomorrow ---Keep Washington Green" was the message posted on the Young Men's Business Club float. This float received second place among service clubs (T.N.T., 3/29/47, p. 1).

Floats (parades)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1947 : Tacoma); Young Men's Business Club (Tacoma); Daffodils--Tacoma;

Little Janet Louise Ellingson, age 2 1/2, has her attention distracted from her four new friends, white Easter bunnies, in this April 1, 1947, photograph. Her curly hair separated by two pert bows, Janet is seated on the grass while her new pets scamper about.

Easter--Tacoma; Rabbits; Ellingson, Janet Louise; Children--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Holidays--Tacoma;

Easter, 1947, brought four new pets to Janet Louise Ellingson in the shape of white rabbits. 2 1/2 year-old-Janet softly pets one while two others roam in the background. Janet is the daughter of Oswald and Laura Ellingson of Parkland.

Easter--Tacoma; Rabbits; Ellingson, Janet Louise; Children--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Holidays--Tacoma;

Greens in hand, little Janet Louise Ellingson tries to persuade one of her four new pet rabbits to take a nibble. Janet received four white rabbits for Easter in 1947. A peeled carrot is lying on the grass near Janet's patent leather shoe. At the time of this April, 1947, photograph, Janet was 2 1/2 years old.

Easter--Tacoma; Rabbits; Ellingson, Janet Louise; Children--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Holidays--Tacoma;

Two and a half year old Janet Louise Ellingson, daughter of Osward and Laura Ellingson, is with three of her four new white Easter bunnies on April 1, 1947, reminding them of their upcoming Easter duties.The bunnies came from the Pet Supply shop on Pacific Avenue. Janet Louise plans to Easter egg hunt and play with her furry friends (T. Times, 4/5/47, p. 1).

Easter--Tacoma; Rabbits; Ellingson, Janet Louise; Children--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Holidays--Tacoma;

Pat Gordon and Norman Zumhoff wedding. View of Pat in a beautiful white satin dress, full flowing, long sleeves and v-neck with collar. She is wearing a lovely pearl necklace and an elegantly simple veil while holding her artificial flower bouquet. Candelabras and floral arrangements in background.

Brides--1940-1950; Wedding costume--1940-1950; Veils--Tacoma; Artificial flowers; Spouses--Tacoma; Weddings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Gordon, Pat--Marriage; Zumhoff, Norman--Marriage;

Sigma Mu Chi was celebrating their 25th anniversary with a dance in the banquet room of the New Yorker. Fifty couples were expected to attend, Walt Gundstrom and his Orchestra would be playing. The banquet hall was decorated in the fraternity colors, silver and blue, and large replicas of the fraternity pins and pledge pins were displayed throughout the room. View of fraternity members with their dates in the New Yorker Banquet Hall (T. Times, 4/25/47, p. 9).

Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Evening gowns--Tacoma; Tuxedoes; Fraternities & sororities--Tacoma--1940-1950; Sigma Mu Chi Chapter (Tacoma); New Yorker Cafe (Tacoma); Commemoration--Tacoma;

Several men enjoy a toast at the wedding of Dorothy Ann Simpson. Miss Simpson's engagement was announced in the Tacoma Times May 10, 1947. She was the daughter of J.P. and Hazel M. Simpson. She and Mr. John J. Wilson Jr., of Boston, Massachusetts, were married at St. Patrick's Church on June 28, 1947. The reception was held at the home of the bride. (T.Times, 5/10/1947, p.10; 6/28/1947, p.9; 7/5/1947, p.9)

Weddings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Receptions--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Alexander S. Melovidoff was the founder and president of the Tacoma Conservatory of Music. For many years he conducted a summer band concert series at Point Defiance Park. This picture shows Mr. Melovidoff and his All-Tacoma Band as they appeared in 1947. Their first concert in the park that year was on June 29th. They played 15 numbers. (T.Times, 6/26/1947, p.13)

Bands--Tacoma--1940-1950; All-Tacoma Band (Tacoma); Cornets; Trombones; Tubas; Brass instruments; Saxophones; Wind instruments; Drums; Conductors; Melovidoff, Alexander S., 1897-1961;

Shirley Jean Milstead (Milsted) and William Joseph Sullivan, Jr., were married June 23, 1947, at St. Luke's Memorial Episcopal Church before 250 guests. The bride and her five attendants are standing at the altar decorated with calla lilies each holding a bouquet. Dorothy Rudolph served as Maid of Honor, Janice Ludwig and Margie Milsted were bridesmaids. Mrs. George Williams and Mrs. Richard Reyran were the candlelighters. The reception was held at the Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club. (T.Times, 7/1/1947, p.12; 7/14/1947, p.7))

Wedding costume--1940-1950; Brides--1940-1950; Weddings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Milstead, Shirley Jean--Marriage; Episcopal churches--Tacoma; Rudolph, Dorothy; Ludwig, Janice Marie; Milsted, Margie; St. Luke's Episcopal Church (Tacoma);

A pet parade was sponsored by the Tacoma Lincoln Lions' Club July 26, 1947. The parade started at Lincoln Park and then proceeded through the business district. Awards were presented to contestants by business people of the Lincoln shopping district with free ice cream and balloons for all. Here a wagon, pulled by two matched horses, advertises Carstens Meats and their Lucky Dog Dog Food Contest.The lucky person to submit the best slogan for Lucky Dog would win $200. (T.Times, 7/24/1947, p.11)

Parades & processions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Horse teams--Tacoma--1940-1950; Horses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Carts & wagons--Tacoma--1940-1950; Carstens Packing Co. (Tacoma); Hogan's Fine Foods (Tacoma); Pets;

A delegation of 22 business leaders from Honolulu visited the Pacific Northwest in August of 1947 to help foster trade - and support for statehood for their territory. The Tacoma Chamber of Commerce arranged a full schedule of activities for the visiting business men including a trip to the Carstens Packing Company on the tideflats where they were given a ride in Carstens' horse-drawn meat wagon. Some of the staff stood on the roof of the loading dock to get a look at the festivities. The delegation went on from Tacoma to visit Mount Rainier and Olympia. (T.Times, 8/9/1947, p.1) TPL-9602

Horse teams--Tacoma--1940-1950; Carts & wagons--Tacoma--1940-1950; Loading docks--Tacoma--1940-1950; Carstens Packing Co. (Tacoma); Meat industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Commerce; Guests--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Wedding at No. 9th St. and Oxford Church made from an old barn, Times, Paul Lantz. The bride, Myrna McCallister, is wearing a suit and corsage of orchids, and the groom, Paul Case Smith, is wearing his Army uniform. They cut the first piece of their wedding cake. The cake is decorated with a stylish wedding couple figurine. A lace tablecloth and crystal candle sticks decorate the table. Mr. and Mrs. Smith were the first bride and groom married at the new church converted from a barn, the Skyline Boulevard Christian Church. They exchanged vows before 30 guests on August 13, 1947. (T.Times, 8/16/1947, p.4)

Weddings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Brides--1940-1950; Grooms (Weddings)--1940-1950; Cakes--Tacoma--1940-1950; Spouses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Figurines; McCallister, Myrna; Smith, Paul Case;

First State Convention of Amvets. The new state officers of Amvets were chosen at the concluding session of the two-day convention held in Tacoma August 16th and 17th, 1947. This was the first convention for American Veterans of World War II held at the state headquarters at 1131 Commerce Street. They are, L-R, bottom row: Asa Day, Frank E. Dixon, John E. Fletcher and Corrine Feathers; top row: Calvin Simchen, H.R. Kester, Harry T. Nordlund, Patrick J. O'Malley and Clyde E. Barrett. (T.Times, 8/18/1947, p.2)

Meetings--Tacoma; Amvets Club (Tacoma); World War, 1939-1945--Veterans--Tacoma; Veterans' organizations--Tacoma; Day, Asa; Dixon, R. E.; Fletcher J. E.; Feathers, C.; Simchen, C.; Kester, H. R.; Nordlund, H. R.; O'Malley, P. J.; Barrett, C. E.;

Jack Langley. The bride and groom with the bridesmaid and best man. Flowers and candles are arranged behind the wedding party. This is believed to be the wedding of Jayne Gedelman and Bill V. Williams who were wed in September of 1947 at the bride's home. She is the daughter of W.L. Gedelman of Port Angeles. The couple would make their first home in Tacoma. (TNT 10-7-1947, p. 9-alt. photo of bride)

Weddings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Brides--1940-1950; Grooms (Weddings)--1940-1950; Wedding costume--1940-1950; Veils; Bouquets; Flowers--Tacoma;

Banquet at Feasters, Filtex Sales and Service, Dick Devereaux. Employees are enjoying a banquet by Filtex Sales and Service. The company was located at 802 North I Street and were distributors of vacuum cleaners.

Banquets--Tacoma--1940-1950; Filtex Sales and Service (Tacoma); Vacuum cleaners; Business people--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Carstens Booth at Puyallup Fair, Times, Burt McMurtrie. Carstens' display includes windows into a refrigerated area with hung meat and the cuts of meat from each kind of animal, some of the prepackaged foods produced by the company and an array of the processed meats such as bologna and sausages also produced by Carstens. A picture of their new refrigerated trucks hangs along the left wall.

Western Washington Fair (Puyallup); Fairs--Puyallup--1940-1950; Carstens Packing Co. (Tacoma); Meat industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Exhibitions--Puyallup--1940-1950;

First Aid Booth at Puyallup Fair, American Red Cross, Mrs. Thomson. 8" x 8". A young girl is crying while she looks at a young boy lying under blankets on a stretcher at the first aid booth at the fair. The boy's cowboy hat lies on top of him. Two boy scouts and two emergency medical aid men look after the boy.

Western Washington Fair (Puyallup); First aid--Puyallup; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); Ambulances--Puyallup--1940-1950; Boy Scouts (Puyallup); Health care personnel; Children--Puyallup--1940-1950;

Junior Red Cross Booth at Puyallup Fair, American Red Cross, Mrs. Thomson. Four teenagers are inside the booth and are ready to answer questions about their program and display.

Western Washington Fair (Puyallup); American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); Fairs--Puyallup--1940-1950; Exhibitions--Puyallup--1940-1950;

Puyallup Fair, Tacoma Day, Times, Burt McMurtrie. The Puyallup Fair opened September 13, 1947 . Wednesday September 17th was officially declared Tacoma Day. Tacomans tossed business and household cares aside to attend the fair. The Tacoma schools closed to make it possible for the youngsters of the city to attend. This boy and girl are enjoying a ride on the Ferris wheel. (T.Times, 9/17/1947, p.1) TPL-9805

Western Washington Fair (Puyallup); Fairs--Puyallup--1940-1950; Children--Puyallup--1940-1950; Ferris wheels--Puyallup;

Exhibit at Puyallup Fair, South Tacoma Welding, Mr. Bosko. The sign over the Dodge dump truck reads, "This body and hoist has been installed by South Tacoma Welding & Equipment Company, distributors of Hercules Bodies and Hoists for State of Washington". Axel Peusa Excavating and Bulldozing is painted on the cab's door.

Western Washington Fair (Puyallup); Fairs--Puyallup--1940-1950; South Tacoma Welding & Equipment Co. (Tacoma); Dump trucks--Puyallup--1940-1950; Merchandise displays--Puyallup--1940-1950;

Tacoma's Community Chest Parade officially kicked off the 1947 fund raising campaign. Thousands of people gathered on Pacific Avenue to enjoy one of the most colorful parades in Tacoma history. Tacoma businesses, organizations and community members gathered together in the hopes of making it a successful campaign. View of Tacoma's Junior Chamber of Commerce promoting "Keeping Tacoma Clean", as they march along Pacific Ave. and So. 9th. (T. Times, 10/4/47, p.1).

Parades & processions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Business districts--Tacoma; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fund raising--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tacoma Community Chest (Tacoma); Coffee Cup Restaurant (Tacoma);

The Tacoma Club had just elected new officers for 1948, Bert Sweeting was retiring as President and B. E. Buckmaster had just been elected new President. The new club officers would hold their meetings and club activities in the newly remodeled and carpeted facilities located in the Washington Building. Interior view of the Tacoma Club with new carpeting from Selden's.

Banquet halls--Tacoma; Table settings & decorations; Floor coverings; Selden's, Inc. (Tacoma); Tacoma Club (Tacoma);

The Tacoma Club had just elected new officers for 1948, Bert Sweeting was retiring as President and B. E. Buckmaster had just been elected new President. The new club officers would hold their meetings and club activities in the newly remodeled and carpeted facilities located in the Washington Building. Interior view of the Tacoma Club with new carpeting from Selden's.

Banquet halls--Tacoma; Table settings & decorations; Murals--Tacoma; Floor coverings; Selden's, Inc. (Tacoma); Tacoma Club (Tacoma);

Pacific Lutheran College was dedicating their new $200,000 science hall in October of 1947. Dr. Conrad Bergendoff, President of Augustana College and Seminary at Rock Island, Illinois, was the guest speaker. More than 1,200 people attended the dedication ceremony. Music was presented by PLC's a capella "Choir of the West." View of Rhoda H. Young, the PLC choir manager, and Dr. Gunnar J. Malmin, PLC's Director of Music. (T. Times, 11/10/47, p. 7 & 1948 Saga yearbook).

Building dedications--Parkland; Universities & colleges--Parkland--1940-1950; Pacific Lutheran College (Parkland)--1940-1950; Young, Rhoda; Malmin, Gunnar J.;

Schorn Paint manufacturers had just been admitted as an associate member of the Tacoma Chapter of Painting and Decorating Contractors of America. The Tacoma Chapter of the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America was formed in 1945 and had their first meeting on June 29, 1945. They were frequently mentioned in the Tacoma Times Business and Industry section because of their outstanding fair practice pledge (T. Times, 11/17/47, p. 10).

Meetings--Tacoma; Paint industry--Tacoma; Painting--Tacoma; Painters Union Local No. 64 (Tacoma); Schorn Paints of Tacoma (Tacoma);

Pacific Lutheran College dedicated their new $200,000 Science Hall. PLC administrators invited Dr. Conrad Bergendoff, President of Augustana College and Seminary at Rock Island, Illinois as the guest speaker for the event. Pacific Lutheran had grown and enrollment had increased. More than 1,200 students, staff, faculty and guests gathered together to celebrate the new building (Saga, 1948).

Celebrations--Parkland; College administrators; Students--Parkland; Building dedications--Parkland; Universities & colleges--Parkland; Pacific Lutheran College (Parkland)--1940-1950;

Renamed Veterans Day in 1953, November 11 was first proclaimed as Armistice Day in 1919 to commemorate the end of World War I. That year, on November 13, John Philip Sousa's band played in the Washington National Guard Armory in Tacoma and President Woodrow Wilson spoke there two months earlier. In 1947, a Military Ball was held on Armistice Day at the Armory, where more than 1,500 people were expected to attend. The presentation of colors to the local reserve units of the Army and Army Air Corps highlighted the evening. Army and Navy dignitaries and prominent civilian guests attended the event. View of ceremonies under way at the Armory (T. Times, 11/12/47, p. 7).

Military parades & ceremonies--Tacoma--1940-1950; Rites & ceremonies--Tacoma; Washington National Guard (Tacoma); State Armory (Tacoma);