First Communion, St. Joseph's Church, Father Joe. Four girls and ten boys pose for their group portrait with two nuns from St. Joseph's Church. The girls wear white dresses with lots of ruffles and white headdresses. The boys wear white shirts and bow ties and hold their hands in front of themselves. Several of the children hold their rosary beads.

St. Joseph's Catholic Church (Tacoma); Communion; Rites & ceremonies--Tacoma--1940-1950; Children--Tacoma--1940-1950; Children & adults--Tacoma; Children--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Group portraits;

First Communion, St. Joseph's Church, Father Joe. Four girls and ten boys pose for their group portrait with the priest from St. Joseph's Church. The girls wear white dresses with lots of ruffles and white headdresses. The boys wear white shirts and bow ties and hold their hands in front of themselves. Several of the children hold their rosary beads. Many of the children are smiling for their portrait.

St. Joseph's Catholic Church (Tacoma); Communion; Rites & ceremonies--Tacoma--1940-1950; Children--Tacoma--1940-1950; Children & adults--Tacoma; Children--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Group portraits;

Lutheran Layman's League was sponsoring Dr. Walter A. Maier, famed Lutheran Hour speaker, at a mass rally in Tacoma's Ice Palace. View of Dr. Maier after he delivered a speech about communism. Dr. Maier provided his audience with statistics about the effects of communism throughout the world. He felt communism "...is not only atheistic, anti-God in principle, but hates Christianity" (T. Times, 5/22/48, p. 2).

Religious meetings--Tacoma; Public speaking--Tacoma; Signs (Notices); Events--Tacoma; Tacoma Ice Palace (Tacoma); Lutheran Layman's League (Tacoma); Maier, Walter A.; Evangelists;

View of Dr. Walter A. Maier and his wife, who both spoke in Tacoma in May of 1948 against communism. Dr. Maier preached "Christ not Communism" and urged everyone to speak out against communism. Dr. Maier's visit was sponsored by Tacoma's Lutheran Layman's League (T. Times, 5/22/48, p. 2).

Religious meetings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Public speaking--Tacoma--1940-1950; Signs (Notices); Events--Tacoma; Tacoma Ice Palace (Tacoma); Lutheran Layman's League (Tacoma); Maier, Walter A.; Maier, Walter A.--Family; Evangelists;

Rose Weller is proudly displaying her calla lily arrangement, "Madonna and Lilies". Rose made this lovely arrangement for an evening dinner party, she stated this particular arrangement could be used as a centerpiece or an altar. Rose grows the calla lilies in her garden at 615 North J Street (T. Times, 5/29/48, p. 11).

Religious articles; Altars--Tacoma; Women--Arts & crafts; Hobbyists--Tacoma; Handicraft--Tacoma; Lilies--Tacoma; Candles; Weller, Rose--Homes & haunts; Weller, Rose;

Cecil B. DeMille's "King of Kings" was presented at the Roxy (Pantages) Theater March 22 - 26, 1948. Admission was free as sponsored by the Tacoma Council of Churches. The theater was nearly filled for the showing of the film when this photograph was taken on the 26th. The Pantages was built as a vaudeville theater in 1917. Motion pictures replaced vaudeville shows and the name was changed to the RKO Orpheum in 1930 and changed again in 1932 when the new Roxy opened. The Pantages was rededicated after restoration in 1983. Ordered by, Council of Churches, Loyal Vickers. (TNT, 3/21/1948, p. A-12). TPL-1773

Roxy Theatre (Tacoma); Tacoma Council of Churches (Tacoma); Motion picture theaters--Tacoma--1940-1950; Motion pictures; Motion picture audiences--Tacoma--1940-1950;

The Assembly of God Church at 1121 So. G St. (now Altheimer St.) is filled with families attending a youth rally. The Tacoma church was founded in 1918 by Rev. Frank Gray. Today, as First Assembly of God Life Center at 1717 So. Union Ave., it has one of the largest congregations in Tacoma. The building in this photograph was designed by Silas E. Nelsen, architect, and dedicated in 1926. It is now the Altheimer Memorial Church of God in Christ. TPL-6397

Assembly of God (Tacoma); Protestant churches--Tacoma; Religious meetings; Audiences--Tacoma; Musicians--Tacoma--1940-1950; Families--Tacoma--1940-1950; Balconies--Tacoma; Silas E. Nelsen Architects (Tacoma);

Basketball teams at Bethany Methodist Church, Joe Darnell. The Mason Methodist basketball team placed 2nd in the City-Church league basketball playoffs on the YMCA floor. Manager Joe Darnell is in the dark shirt, holding the ball. Rev. J.J. Ellington is on the right, standing. Coach Al McCay was not able to join the team for this photograph. Names listed. (TNT, 3/28/1948, p. A-17)

Mason Methodist Church (Tacoma); Young Men's Christian Association (Tacoma); Darnell, Joe; Ellington, J.J.; Basketball players--Tacoma--1940-1950; Sports; Basketball--Tacoma--1940-1950;

The Tabitha Society of the First Lutheran Church gave a tea April 1, 1948, in honor of the women in their congregation that were over 80 years old.. Corsages were given to the guests of honor. L-R, seated, are Ira Norling, Hanna Leif, and Hilda Anderson; standing, Marie Swanson, Minnie Ostberg, Anna C. Bloom, Hilma Johnson and Ida C. Melin. Photo taken for Mrs. Hosmer, News Tribune. (TNT, 4/5/1948, p.5)

First Lutheran Church (Tacoma); Lutheran churches--Tacoma; Tabitha Society (Tacoma); Women--Tacoma--1940-1950; Aged persons--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Group at First Baptist Church, Times, Dick Yost. William Anderson, a student at Stewart Junior High School, right, is pointing to a strategic point on the map of Palestine in this February 24, 1948 photograph. Looking on are, L-R, Glen Coe, Inez Jackson, Director of Mason Junior High robed choir, Suzanne Haskin, Robert Gray Junior High and E.T. Munz, counselor, First Baptist Church junior high fellowship. The junior high school students were in charge of providing music and the message at the evening services at First Baptist this week. (T.Times, 2/28/1948, p.3)

First Baptist Church (Tacoma); Anderson, William; Coe, Glen; Jackson, Inez; Haskin, Suzanne; Baptist churches--Tacoma; Teenagers--1940-1950; Maps; Meetings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Women--Tacoma--1940-1950;

This photograph of the interior of Visitation Church, 3318 So. 58th St., was taken on January 22, 1948. The sanctuary is filled with scaffolding to the top of the interior arches to make it ready for painting. Two unidentified man at the left watch as workmen from the Safway Steel Scaffolding Company build the complicated gridwork. The church was founded in 1892 and this building was dedicated in 1913. The architect was C. Frank Mahon. The churches stained glass windows are visible on both sides of the pews.

Church of the Visitation (Tacoma); Catholic churches--Tacoma; Interiors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Scaffolding--Tacoma--1940-1950; Safway Steel Scaffolding Co. (Tacoma);

Wedding at No. 9th St. and Oxford Church made from an old barn, Times, Paul Lantz. A man is working in a deep trench that appears to go around the front of the converted barn which was 32 feet by 48 feet. An altar, stained glass windows (purchased for $50 from a church that was being torn down) and the steeple were added to the barn on the hill above Narrows at North 9th and Oxford Streets and became the Skyline Boulevard Christian Church. The church was sponsored by the Washington State Christian Missionary Society. (T.Times, 8/16/1947, p.4)

Churches--Tacoma; Barns--Tacoma; Crosses; Construction--Tacoma--1940-1950; Recycled structures--Tacoma; Excavation--Tacoma--1940-1950; Skyline Boulevard Christian Church (Tacoma);

St. Joseph's Slovak Catholic Church, Father Joe, First Communicants. Five boys wearing white shirts and bow ties and twelve girls wearing white dresses and veils stand with two nuns.

St. Joseph's Catholic Church (Tacoma); Catholic churches--Tacoma; Rites & ceremonies--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Central Lutheran Church was founded in 1925, the church was an active member of the Tacoma community, during World War II they set up a Lutheran Center for Servicemen. They were expecting a large turnout for this year's Easter Services. Interior view of Central Lutheran Church, the Choir is on the altar and in front of a large pipe organ, getting ready to sing their Easter music.

Easter--Tacoma; Choirs (Music); Religious services--Tacoma; Organs; Crosses; Altars--Tacoma; Central Lutheran Church (Tacoma);

Bellarmine High School's annual yearbook, the "Cage" had a whole section dedicated to their sports teams. View of a basketball, football, baseball and track team members, photo taken at Bellarmine's athletic field. Bellarmine also had a boxing league, and all sports had a varsity squad and first team.

Religious education--Tacoma; Private schools--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma; Bellarmine High School (Tacoma)--Sports;

Bellarmine High School provided a Catholic education for boys. Father Henry J. Schultheis, S. J. was President of Bellarmine and Father J. C. Meckes, S. J. was Principal during this school year. View of Bellarmine High School students and teacher getting their class or club photo taken for the 1947 school yearbook, "The Cage". The photo was taken in the school library, a Bellarmine poster is on wall above books.

Priests--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Libraries--Tacoma; Bellarmine High School (Tacoma); Religious education--Tacoma;

Mary Elizabeth Thaut died at the age of 63. She was a native from Russia and first lived in Dallas, Oregon, she spent her last 35 years in Tacoma. The services were organized by Cassedy and Allen at Evangelical Lutheran Church. Cassedy & Allen casket pictures of Mary Elizabeth Thaut.

Thaut, Mary Elizabeth, 1883-1946--Death & burial; Funeral rites & ceremonies--Tacoma; Morgues & mortuaries--Tacoma; Religious articles; Bouquets; Cassedy & Allen Mortuary (Tacoma); Evangelical Lutheran Church (Tacoma);

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was having their annual pageant in January of 1947. The Queen is sitting at her throne and flanked by her court. Two boys are blowing their horns and calling attention to the newly crowned Queen. There were three Mormon churches during this time, one of which was the Reorganized Church.

Mormon churches--Tacoma; Evening gowns--Tacoma; Beauty contests--Tacoma--1940-1950; Mormons--Tacoma;

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was having their annual pageant. View of five unidentified couples who attended the coronation of the Queen. The women are all wearing floor length outfits and the men have on long coats. There were three Mormon churches during this time, one of churches was the Reorganized Church.

Mormon churches--Tacoma; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Beauty contests--Tacoma; Mormons--Tacoma;

The congregation at the Assembly of God and the interior of the church building. Young children sit in the congregation near the front. The church is filled with people. Some people sit in the aisles and more people stand in the doorways at the back and along the sides.

Churches--Tacoma; Assembly of God (Tacoma);

Bowling alley sponsored by Tacoma Council of Churches. This bowling alley was part of the United Churches Youth Center located at 115 So. 9th St. (also known as 821-823 Pacific Ave.). Rev. Loyal H. Vickers was director of the center. (T.Times, 11/14/1946, p.17) TPL-9670

Bowling alleys--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tacoma Council of Churches Youth Center (Tacoma); Tacoma Council of Churches (Tacoma);

Bellarmine miscellaneous annual photos. View of Bellarmine students in front of school building, getting their photo taken for their yearbook, The Cage. The young man on the front row, fourth from left has been identified as Raymond Knelleken. Bellarmine was a boy's school operated by Jesuit Priests. Father David P. McAstocker of St. Leo's was the school's founder. (Cage, 1946) TPL-8145

Religious education--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma; Bellarmine High School (Tacoma); Knelleken, Raymond;

Bellarmine miscellaneous annual photos. View of William Laney (second row, left side) with a group of freshman students in front of school building, getting their photo taken for their yearbook, The Cage. Bellarmine was a boy's school operated by Jesuit Priests. Father David P. McAstocker of St. Leo's was the school's founder. Names of students appear in yearbook (Cage, 1946, p. 19).

Religious education--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma; Bellarmine High School (Tacoma);

Bellarmine High School, miscellaneous annual photos for the 1946 yearbook "The Cage." Pictured in front of the school is Room 1 of the Sophomore class. To the left of the center row is faculty member Mr. Neil McCluskey. Students are as follows: 1st row: F. Shilley, H. Pessein, J. Knelleken, T. McMonagle, R. Hawley, R. Parenteau, C. Kelly, M. Brands. 2nd row: McCluskey, R. Rivers, R. Knelleken, R. Flink, G. White, J. McPhail, L. Heimbecker, M. Heide, D. Zukowsky, G. Henricksen. 3rd row: P. Shugrue, J. Lawson, J. Roller, J. Gillies, M. Anslow, J. Martin, J. Stoke, O. Fink, T. McNamara, E. Daniszewski, L. Lanz. The private school opened in 1928 by the Jesuit fathers as Bellarmine College for Boys. It was later renamed Bellarmine High School. TPL-8146 (Bellarmine 1946 yearbook "Cage")

Religious education--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma; Bellarmine High School (Tacoma);

First Lutheran Church, mortgage burning. The pastor and five men look on as a woman holds the burning paper. Two of the men stand ready with a tray to catch the paper when she can no longer hold it. Construction on the building was begun in 1925. L-R, Donald Lindeman, representing service man and woman; C.O. Lynn, chairman, Board of Trustees; Caroline (Mrs. Gustave) Lindberg, church member since 1889, representing women; Rev. Carl E. Rydell, pastor; B.B. Bartels, board member for many years; Edward Young, builder of church and congregation officer for many years; and Wilbur N. Nelson, treasurer. (T.Times, 1/28/1946, p.2)

First Evangelical Lutheran Church (Tacoma); Lutheran churches--Tacoma; Lindeman, Donald; Lynn, C. O.; Lindberg, Caroline; Rydell, Carl E.; Bartels, B. B.; Young, Edward; Nelson, Wilbur N.; Mortgages;

Choir at St. Nicholas Church, 17 girls and the choral director standing in the sanctuary of the church on July 31, 1945. The walls are painted with religious icons. The second choir member in the front row (L-R) has been identified as Gloria Victoria Hallis. Miss Hallis was 18 years old at the time of this group portrait. She would be the church organist for many years and active in the Daughters of Penelope. Miss Hallis' parents owned Hallis Produce Co. where she was employed as head bookkeeper her entire life. A second choir member has been identified as Katherine Formuzis Turlis. She is in the front row, extreme right. (Additional information provided by Despina K. McLaughlin Alatsis)

Orthodox churches--Tacoma; St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church (Tacoma); Choirs (Music); Altars--Tacoma; Hallis, Gloria Victoria;

First Methodist Church had a larger than usual attendance on Easter Sunday in 1945, shown here as the congregation departs following the morning service. Many service men were present for both the daytime and evening services to hear church pastor, Dr. Milton A. Marcy, deliver the Easter sermon. (T. Times, 4/2/45, p. 2).

Methodist churches--Tacoma; Easter--Tacoma; First Methodist Church (Tacoma);

Robert E. Hutchins Funeral. Aviation cadet Robert E. Hutchins, age 20, was killed in a mid-air plane crash 12 miles north of Merced, California. His casket at Trinity Lutheran Church in Parkland is surounded by flowers, several of which depict the medals Cadet Hutchins won during the war. The one to the left of the casket resembles the Army Distinquished Service Cross, the two on the right resemble the Silver Star, given for galantry in action. (T.Times, 5/19/1945, p.1; 5/21/45, p.11)

Hutchins, Robert E.; World War, 1939-1945--Casualties--Tacoma; Trinity Lutheran Church (Parkland);

Covenant Church confirmation class. Seven boys and ten girls are shown with their pastor. The photograph is damaged by staple and tack holes.

First Covenant Church (Tacoma); Confirmations--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Catholic Church of the Visitation. Thirty seven young boys standing in appropriate Catholic choir garb, holding hymn books, ready to sing. Building by C. Frank Mahon, Architect, 1913.

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