Group at Puget Sound National Bank with Golden Jubilee hats. Men in western wear and women in bonnets. Bank president Reno Odlin is standing wearing dark clothing without a hat to the right of the column, in the center of the group. All employees were required to wear Jubilee garb in celebration of Pioneer Days at Puget Sound Bank. The bankers wore beaver top hats with dignified frock coats and black ties. (T. Times 7/20/1939, pg. 20)

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Banking--Tacoma--1930-1940; Puget Sound National Bank (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Odlin, Reno, 1897-1979;

Golden Jubilee Pageant "Saga of the West." Searchlights from the Battleships of the US Pacific Fleet pierce the night sky over scenery in Stadium Bowl. The stage for the extravaganza was over 200 feet in length. The fleet had arrived on July 20, 1939 with six battleships and 8,000 men. In port were the flagship Pennsylvania, as well as the California, New Mexico, Arizona, Idaho and Mississippi. Tours were conducted from 1-4 and searchlight displays each night at 10:15p.m.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Stadium Bowl (Tacoma); Historical pageants--Tacoma; Searchlights--Tacoma;

Tacoma's Golden Jubilee celebration of Washington's statehood reached its climax at 8:45 p.m. on July 20, 1939 in the Stadium Bowl with the presentation of the theatrical extravaganza "Saga of the West." A cast of 2,000 depicted historic events from the previous fifty years of Washington's history. At 10:15 p.m. with search lights from the U.S Navy's Pacific fleet lighting up the sky, Queen Amy Lou Murray was carried in on her throne by a group of young men painted glistening gold and placed at the center of the field. The finale cast included princesses representing all of Washington's 39 counties, 100 beautiful women in long evening gowns and an honor guard of men in military uniforms. (T. Times 7/20/1939, pg. 1)

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Stadium Bowl (Tacoma); Historical pageants--Tacoma; Searchlights--Tacoma;

Continental Bakery employees in Western clothes and wearing Jubilee hats posed in front of bakery and two Wonder Bread trucks with sign "Picnic Days Are Here Again." A large sign on top of the roof proudly proclaims Continental as the "Home of Wonder Bread."

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Continental Baking Co. (Tacoma); Trucks--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Miss Pierce County Margaret Franich, runner up for the Golden Jubilee Hostess Queen. The contest for the Hostess Queen was so close, that the girls ruled together. Both girls were sent to compete at the Miss Washington contest. Miss Franich wears a gown with stars on it and rope around the waist with cape and crown.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Franich, Margaret;

Studio portrait of Golden Jubilee Queen Amy Lou Murray in her official cape and crown. Miss Murray was selected over 35 contestants to reign over the festivities surrounding Washington state's 50th anniversary of statehood. She later represented our area at the Miss Washington contest.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Murray, Amy Lou;

Portrait of Jubilee Queen Amy Lou Murray. Miss Murray was selected from 35 contestants for the title of Golden Jubilee queen in July,1939, commemorating the 50th anniversary of statehood. The runner-up to the title, Margaret Franich, was declared "Miss Pierce County." This is the same photograph as A8632-7 with the background removed.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Murray, Amy Lou;

Studio portrait of Amy Lou Murray, Golden Jubilee Queen. Miss Murray was a socially prominent debutante from the Gravelly Lake area.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Murray, Amy Lou;

Washington State Federation of Labor float used in the Jubilee Parade, July 22, 1939. Unidentified man standing beside a truck with a sign on the flatbed. He is standing at the north end of Wright Park and one of the "Dancing Maiden" statues can be seen in the background. (filed with Argentum)

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Employees of the R.E. Anderson Co. gathered at the Tacoma Country & Golf Club on July 28, 1939, for a dinner party celebrating the company's 50th anniversary. There were many displays of beautiful flowers. 44 people are pictured above, including the honored guest Mrs. R.E. Anderson, front row 5th from left, her daughter and grandson. William H. Miller was the president of the firm which handled insurance and real estate. (T. Times 7/26/1939, pg. 9)

Banquets--Tacoma--1930-1940; R.E. Anderson & Co. Inc. (Tacoma); Flower arrangements;

44 people attended the R.E. Anderson Company dinner party at the Tacoma Country & Golf Club on July 28, 1939. The company threw the party for their employees to celebrate the company's 50th year in business. Several large displays of flowers are in the foreground. Among those in attendance were Herb Syford, Mrs. R.E. Anderson, Edward Wheeler (Mrs. Anderson's grandson), Selwyn Doherty, and Ruth Anderson Wheeler (Mrs. Anderson's daughter). The R.E. Anderson Company handled real estate and insurance. (T. Times 7/26/1939, pg. 9)

Banquets--Tacoma--1930-1940; R.E. Anderson & Co. Inc. (Tacoma); Flower arrangements;

Tacoma Master Builders 1955 model home "Casa Manana," the home of tomorrow. The highlight of the Tacoma Home Show was always the unveiling of the model home, its location kept secret until the show opened. The 1955 model was a three bedroom tri-level with 1800 sq. feet of floor space. Over 59 Tacoma firms were represented in its construction and furnishing. The frame house had two fireplaces and brick and knotty cedar accents. The architect was Donald F. Burr and the builder was Robert M. Good. This is the front elevation of the house, its wood exterior softly stained in driftwood gray. The fence is five feet tall, partially disguising the height of the tri-level. The back of the home was covered with large windows to take in the sunshine and view.

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Houses--Lakewood--1950-1960;

In March of 1955 a model, believed to be Pat Murphy, demonstrated the pull out, top loading dishwasher that was installed in the ultra-modern kitchen of the model home built for the 1955 Tacoma Home Show. Built by the Tacoma Master Builders, the 1955 model home, called "Casa Manana" was advertised as the "home of tomorrow". Over 59 Tacoma firms took part in the construction and furnishing of the modern tri-level house which was located at 7028 Cherry Lane S.W. in Lakewood.

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Kitchens--Lakewood--1950-1960;

Tacoma Master Builders 1955 model home "Casa Manana," the home of tomorrow. One of the highlights of the Tacoma Home Show was the unveiling of the model home; its' location kept secret until the show opened. The home was then shown fully furnished and landscaped. The 1955 model "Casa Manana" had its recreation and dining rooms furnished in modern motif. "Country Terrace" by Harmon Manufacturing Co. combined fabric, plastic, wood and wrought iron for a unique look. The home had two fireplaces.

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Recreation rooms--Lakewood--1950-1960;

Tacoma Master Builders 1955 model home "Casa Manana," the home of tomorrow. The home was on display March 22-27, 1955 in conjunction with the Tacoma Home Show. This appears to be the recreation room. The room has one of two fireplaces in the home. The room is decorated in a modern motif, "Country Terrace" by Harmon Manufacturing Co., a unique blend of fabric, plastic, wood and wrought iron. It reflects the clean, angular lines of modern fifties furniture. The drapes are the bold textiles of the period with an asphalt tile floor.

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Recreation rooms--Lakewood--1950-1960;

Molzen wedding anniversary. According to the 1925 City Directory, there is no listing for a "Molzen." There are two listings for Molzan, Albert & Ida at 1623 E. 35th and Henry and Emily at 9006 McKinley Ave. (WSHS- negative A907-0)

Anniversaries--Tacoma--1920-1930; Celebrations--Tacoma--1920-1930; Molzan--Anniversaries;

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;

Brustad-Vandenberg wedding -bride and groom, February 2, 1940 at Fort Lewis Chapel. She is Florence Eleanor Brustad, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Brustad of Tacoma. The groom is Lt. Robert E. Vandenberg whose parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eben Vandenberg, also reside in Tacoma. The bride graduated from the State Teachers College, Mayville, North Dakota while the groom is a Lincoln High School graduate and attended the College of Puget Sound and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. The new Mrs. Vandenberg is a member of the Beta Phi Kappa business sorority where she had surprised the group by announcing her engagement on January 3, 1940. (filed with Argentum.) (T.Times 1-4-1940, p. 11--engagement announcement, article only; T.Times 2-10-1940, p. 5-wedding portrait)

Weddings--Fort Lewis--1940-1950; Brides--1940-1950; Grooms (Weddings)--1940-1950; Wedding clothing & dress--1940-1950; Brustad, Florence Eleanor--Marriage; Vandenberg, Robert E.; Military personnel--Fort Lewis;

Wedding of Joyce Rosene and Robert Ellett at First Congregational Church. The couple exchanged vows in a candlelight ceremony officiated by Rev. Joseph Weiss of Seattle on March 19, 1940. The bride wore a white taffeta gown with leg-o'-mutton sleeves and carried a single orchid surrounded by valley lilies. The new Mrs. Ellett graduated from Lincoln High School and attended Knapps and the Washington Art Institute. She is a member of Beta Phi Kappa national business sorority. Her husband is the son of Senator and Mrs. A.O. Ellett of Salt Lake City, Utah. He graduated from Springville High School in Spanish Fork, Utah and attended the University of Utah. The couple will make their first home in Salt Lake City. (filed with Argentum) (T.Times 3-20-1940, p. 11-article only; T.Times 3-23-1940, p. 4-alt. photo)

Rosene, Joyce Elizabeth--Marriage; Ellett, Rober Isaac; First Congregational Church (Tacoma); Weddings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Brides--1940-1950; Wedding clothing & dress--1940-1950; Grooms (Weddings)--1940-1950;

Wedding of Joyce Rosene and Robert Ellett at First Congregational Church. The bride and her attendants pose on the altar of the church on March 19, 1940. Joyce is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Luther W. Rosene of Tacoma and Robert, the son of Senator and Mrs. A.O. Ellett of Salt Lake City, Utah. Standing with the bride (order not determined) are: maid of honor Elinor Perkins, matron of honor Mrs. Austin Gibbons, bridesmaids Lillian Morisse, Mrs. Ernest J. Estes, Betty Donahue and Frances Newell, junior bridesmaid Betty Lou Babnick and flower girl Dorothy Ellen Babnick. Bernice Morse and Eunice Washburn also participated in the wedding as candlelighters. The best man (not pictured) was Glen Rosene, brother of the bride. (T.Times 3-6-1940, p. 9-announcement of wedding party; T.Times 3-20-1940, p. 11-article on wedding only) (filed with Argentum)

Rosene, Joyce Elizabeth--Marriage; First Congregational Church (Tacoma); Weddings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Brides--1940-1950; Wedding clothing & dress--1940-1950; Wedding attendants--Tacoma;

Tacoma Garden Club float in 1940 Daffodil Parade. This float took second place in Division 2, after the Central Labor Council entry. The truck bed was filled with a massive garden of blooming spring flowers and was skirted by golden daffodils. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Times. (filed with Argentum) (TNT 3-30-1940, p. 1-description of float)

Parades & processions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Festivals--Tacoma; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1940 :Tacoma); Tacoma Garden Club (Tacoma);

Play at St. Leo's School. Photograph, ordered by Mr. Christian, was taken on April 2, 1940. Proscenium arch has advertising from local businesses on it. (filed with Argentum)

St. Leo's Parochial School (Tacoma); Church schools--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Theatrical productions--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Vivian Weber's wedding party posed in front of the altar at Divine Science church on May 19, 1940. Miss Weber was joined in marriage to Alfred E. Laybourn, Jr. on that Sunday afternoon in ceremonies officiated by Rev. Henry Victor Morgan, who had married the bride's parents 24 years before. The bride wore a white slipper satin gown and carried a large bouquet of lilies of the valley, roses and forget-me-nots. Agnes Smith, in rose taffeta, was her maid of honor and Marylouise Pelle and Madeline Paulson, both in turquiose blue taffeta, were bridesmaids. Allyce Weber was her sister's junior maid of honor. Robert Doubleday was Mr. Laybourn's best man and Richard George, Phillilp Nelson and Corey Knutson served as ushers. Mary Jane Hewitt was the flower girl. The newlyweds' first home was in Tacoma. (filed with Argentum) (TNT 5-20-1940, p. 7-article only)

Weber, Vivian--Marriage; Laybourn, Alfred E.; Weddings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Brides--1940-1950; Grooms (Weddings)--1940-1950; Wedding clothing & dress; Wedding attendants--Tacoma; Doubleday, Robert; Smith, Agnes; Weber, Allyce;

Wedding party listed in Richards records as "Gustie Flemish" and Irene Holz. The party includes two maids of honor, two young female candle lighters, two flowergirls and a young ring bearer. This is believed to be the Holz-Flemish wedding that occurred on June 19, 1940, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Holz with Rev. R.A. Anderson presiding. The beautiful setting consisted of white gladioli, white roses and ivy. The bride wore an ivory satin gown with pearl yoke and a matching pearl coronet in her dark hair. She carried a bouquet of roses and swansonia. Her matron of honor was Mrs. Carroll Hill while Mr. Hill served as the best man. Bridesmaid was Evelyn Freeman. The candlelighters were Mona Mae Heurertz and Lois Holz and the little flower girls, Marlene Stewart and Carol Holz. Dickie Lyons was the ringbearer. (T.Times 6-28-40, p.9 - article only)

Holz, William B.--Homes & haunts; Holz, Irene--Wedding; Brides--1940-1950; Grooms (Weddings)--1940-1950; Weddings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Wedding clothing & dress; Flemish, Gustie; Hill, Carroll--Family; Freeman, Evelyn; Holz, Lois; Holz, Carol;

Bride and groom surrounded by wedding party and guests at wedding reception at Normanna Hall. Couple is listed in Richards records as Gustie Flanish and Irene Holz. Photograph of the joyful crowd was taken on June 19, 1940.

Weddings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Brides--1940-1950; Grooms (Weddings)--1940-1950; Normanna Hall (Tacoma);

Interiors of the 1956 Tacoma Master Builders model home "The Klahanie." The name of the home comes from a Chinook Indian word meaning "out of doors." Designed by architect Gordon Norman Johnston, the home featured an open floor plan for the living, dining and kitchen areas that flowed out onto a wooden deck - creating a comfortable home for outdoor living. The kitchen has a contrast in textures with slate flooring, granite look counter tops and wooden cabinets. The built in range top is located on the surface of the cabinet with an up draft fan above; the oven is recessed into the wall at right. The counter to the right of the room has a double sink and a built in hardwood cutting board. The kitchen featured the latest in built in appliances, including a dishwasher, metal lined drawers and organized utility storage and was flooded with light from a skylight located over the rear entry. (TNT 5/10/1956, pg. C-1 & C-2)

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Kitchens--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tacoma Master Builders Association (Tacoma); Model houses--Tacoma;

The S & S Builders booth at the 1956 Home Show features their new residential development at Tyee Park. Tyee Park was a new million dollar suburban residential community being developed in Lakewood. The new homes had five basic designs and were designed to be the epitome of indoor/outdoor living. The developers planned a community of 99 homes with curving roadways designated with Indian names. Over 15,000 people showed up to view the new homes on their Grand Opening. The 1956 Greater Tacoma Home Show was held May 11-20th at the College of Puget Sound Fieldhouse. The 8th annual exhibition was sponsored by the Tacoma Master Builders. Over 100 local and national firms participated, setting up booths and displays of interest to the home owner or buyer. (TNT 5/10/1956, section C)

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Exhibitions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Exhibit booths--Tacoma; S & S Builders (Tacoma); Houses--Lakewood--1950-1960; Housing developments--Lakewood--1950-1960;

Exterior of the 1956 Greater Tacoma Home Show Model Home, ordered by the Douglas Fir Plywood Association. The 1956 Tacoma Master Builders model home was called "The Klahanie," from a Chinook Indian word meaning "out of doors." It was designed to accomodate a couple with two children working with a restricted budget and a difficult building site. The resulting open living, dining, kitchen floor plan leading onto a large wooden deck gave the home a spacious feel. It was designed by architect Gordon Norman Johnston and built by Gordon Korsmo. The exterior of the home had brick planting boxes for landscaping and a covered passage to the two car garage. It was located in the University Estates division in University Place. (TNT 5/10/1956, Section C- Home Show feature)

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Exhibitions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Model houses--Tacoma; Tacoma Master Builders Association (Tacoma);

The Tacoma Master Builders were the sponsors for the Greater Tacoma Home Show. The Master Builders were a group of contractors that banded together and operated by a set of guidelines that assured quality control. Each year, one contractor was selected to build the Home Show model home. The TMB also participated in the annual Parade of Homes. The display is a "translite" display, where light shines through transparencies of photos of interiors and exteriors of local homes built by TMB members. (TNT 5/10/1956, section C)

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Exhibitions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Exhibit booths--Tacoma; Tacoma Master Builders Association (Tacoma);

A large luncheon for the Shell Oil Company. Most of the women wear nametags, corsages and hats. They are seated at circular tables, with the speakers' long table at the end of the room. The luncheon was held at the Crystal Ballroom of the Winthrop Hotel and was attended by 185 wives of Shell Oil employees from the Tacoma district. The guest speaker was travel expert Carol Lane. She offered the women helpful hints for summer travel including how to pack a suitcase and how to care for children on a trip. (TNT 5/20/1956, pg. A-18)

Banquets--Tacoma--1950-1960; Shell Oil Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Chandeliers;