Tradition still ruled the fashion of Red Cross dress in March of 1949 when these surgical dressings workers were photographed for an article in the Tacoma News Tribune. They are all wearing white uniforms, with a veil centered in a little embroidered cross of red. March was American Red Cross month and the Tacoma-Pierce County chapter was getting ready to begin its 1949 fund raising campaign. Caught by the camera organizing surgical supplies for military hospitals were: (l to r) Leona McCune, Lucille Branchflower, Eleanora Price, Jessie K. Bacon and Eleanore Bertheau. (T. Times, 3/13/49, p. 24).

Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Medical equipment & supplies; American National Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); McCune, Leona; Branchflower, Lucille; Price, Eleanora; Bacon, Jessie K.;

American Cancer Society would be providing free cancer detection screenings at their clinic in Tacoma during the month of April. April had been proclaimed Cancer Awareness month by Mayor C. Val Fawcett; everyone was encouraged to participate. The Cancer Society would be raising funds for their organization during April, a quota of $20,000 had been set. Fred F. LeVeque was Chairman of the Pierce County Cancer Campaign Committee; view of unidentified members of the Pierce County unit Cancer Society (T. Times, 3/27/49, p. 3).

Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Preventive medicine--Tacoma; Health care facilities--Tacoma; Clinics--Tacoma; American Cancer Society, Pierce County Unit (Tacoma);

Red Cross Motor Service department transported volunteer nurses and Gray Ladies to various hospitals and medical centers throughout Pierce County. This program also transported patients to their medical appointments, sightseeing trips and errands. View of Red Cross Volunteers in March of 1949 transporting a child to receive occupational therapy at the Occupational Therapy Workshop maintained by Tacoma's Junior League.

Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Sick children; Children & adults--Tacoma; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tacoma Occupational Therapy Workshop (Tacoma); American National Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma);

Red Cross had started their 1949 fund raising campaign in Pierce County, volunteers would ensure meeting the set quota. Contributions to Red Cross helped support their various programs, such as: Home Nursing, Motor Service, Gray Ladies, Junior Red Cross and Home Services. View of men at the Red Cross Pierce County Chapter House; they appear to be working with communication devices, possibly for their safety and disaster service relief program.

Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Communication devices; Fund raising--Tacoma--1940-1950; American National Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma);

American Red Cross Disaster Relief committee would be providing services to residents in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Red Cross would be collaborating with local and regional resources to provide people with immediate relief, and to address the community needs. View of damage cause in Puyallup home; Puyallup was one of the areas that suffered the most severe damage (T.N.T., 4/21/49, p. B-4).

Charitable organizations--Puyallup; Disaster relief--Puyallup; Rescue work--Puyallup; Disasters--Puyallup; Earthquakes--Puyallup; American National Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma);

Red Cross had started their 1949 fund raising campaign in Pierce County, the organization was encouraging everyone to contribute. Pierce County's Red Cross had very talented volunteers in all of their departments, including Junior Red Cross which was established with student-age volunteers. View of Red Cross volunteers at Louise Bell's home in Fircrest; they will begin their solicitation of funds for the 1949 campaign (T. Times, 3/14/49, p. 1).

Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Charity--Tacoma; Fund raising--Tacoma--1940-1950; American National Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma);

Lou Plante was president of the Tacoma Gun Club when it sponsored the Washington Birthday Classic held on Saturday and Sunday, February 19 & 20, 1949 at the club on Highway 99 in Lakewood. Shooters came to Tacoma for the annual shoot from all parts of the Northwest and parts of California. A keen trap man, Mr. Plante was a life member of the Tacoma Gun Club. He moved to Tacoma in 1911, and was a member of the Plaster Contractors Association. (T.Times, 2/19/1949, p.5)

Tacoma Gun Club (Tacoma); Smoking--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tobacco pipes; Rifles; Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Plante, Louis H.

Group taking life saving instruction at YWCA, Times, Dick Lyall. Thirty-two representatives of civic and community organizations took advanced courses in life saving under the direction of "Red" Tatum at the YWCA pool each week. Names listed in the newspaper account. (T.Times, 2/7/1949, p.11)

Young Women's Christian Association (Tacoma); Swimming--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bathing suits; Swimmers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Teachers--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Two members of the Rhodes Post No. 2, American Legion demonstrated the proper way to fold the flag of the United States to the boys of Boy Scout Troop 55. In February of 1949, to celebrate National Boy Scout Week, the Legion presented three flags to the Salishan Boy Scout troop on behalf of the management of the Salishan housing project. In 1949 the Mt. Rainier Council, BSA contained 89 troops of scouts and 55 cub scout packs. (Names listed in the newspaper.) (T.Times, 2/6/1949, p.6) TPL-8219

Boy Scouts (Tacoma)--1940-1950; American Legion Edward B. Rhodes Post No. 2 (Tacoma); Teenagers--1940-1950; Flags--United States; Uniforms;

Presentation of flag to Boy Scout Troop 55, Ray Hennessy, Salishan. The Rhodes Post No. 2, American Legion, presented an American flag on January 27, 1949 to Senior Patrol Leader Chuck Buck and the Salishan Boy Scout Troop 55 to celebrate Boy Scout week that year. After demonstrating how to properly fold the American flag, the members of the American Legion presented the folded flag to the troop. Names listed in the newspaper. (T.Times, 2/6/1949, p.6; TNT, 2/6/1949, p.A-4)

Boy Scouts (Tacoma)--1940-1950; American Legion Edward B. Rhodes Post No. 2 (Tacoma); Teenagers--1940-1950; Flags--United States; Uniforms;

Chldren who will distribute Red Cross supplies, American Red Cross, Mrs. Thomson. March was Red Cross Month and posters calling attention to the 1949 fund raising campaign were distributed to Tacoma businesses by members of the Junior Red Cross. Names listed in newspaper. (T.Times, 3/1/1949, p.1)

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

Red Cross Headquarters, American Red Cross, Mrs. Thomson. The Red Cross "Production Service" workers, many of whom had given thousands of hours to the Red Cross, took on even longer hours and heavier jobs in packaging supplies for workers in the 1949 Fund Campaign. Names are listed in the newspaper. (T.Times, 3/20/1949, p.5)

American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Community Service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Women--Tacoma--1940-1950;

American Red Cross, home nursing class, American Red Cross, Mary Stacy Thomas. The Red Cross had been offering classes in home nursing during World War II and they continued after the war. Two women are resting in bed while a Red Cross nurse shows how to serve them meals in bed. Several women watch and listen to be able to better care for members of their families and friends.

American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); Health care--Tacoma--1940-1950; Nursing--Tacoma; Sick persons;

A view of the game room at the Tacoma Club. Square tables with four chairs around each are set on a floor decorated with alternating colors of linoleum tile. The walls are covered with knotty-pine paneling. The windows are covered with venetian blinds and flowered draperies. Earl Reynolds.

Tacoma Club (Tacoma); Recreation rooms--Tacoma; Clubs--Tacoma;

The interior of a lounge at the Tacoma Club is shown with sofas, easy chairs, several lamps and tables for easy conversation or reading. The floor is covered with a bold-patterned carpet and the windows are covered with venetian blinds and floral draperies. Ordered by Earl Reynolds.

Tacoma Club (Tacoma); Clubs--Tacoma; Lounges--Tacoma; Furnishings; Chairs; Sofas; Tables;

On the 40th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, South Tacoma Troop 6 presented its charter to the South Tacoma Eagles, Aerie 2933, at the Eagle Lodge Hall. By assuming sponsorship of the Troop, the Eagles agreed to provide leadership, meeting places, help in finances and support for activities. Troop 6, started in 1919, was one of the oldest BSA troops in Tacoma. The charter was presented to R.O. Parnell, President of the South Tacoma Eagles, by H.M. Oldham, field scout executive from the Mount Rainier Council. Clustered around them left to right are Charlie McCoy, Joe Seaburg, E.M. Riggs, W. E. Conner and Jim Barnes. (TNT 2-9-1950 A-11)

Boy Scouts (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma; Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 2933 (Tacoma);

In February of 1950, six volunteers were busy packing materials for the American Red Cross fund-raising campaign at the organization's offices at 306 So. 7th St. They were, L-R, Myra (Mrs. R.G.) Glanville, Eleanor Dickinson, Marie Schmide, Mrs. Eric Aleryd, Betty Lambeth and Blanche Stempczynski. Posters for the campaign were tacked up behind the women. Words on the base of the flag holder on the corner of the desk read, "The world looks to these two flags." Ordered by Mrs. Thomson. (TNT, 2/17/1950, p.4)

Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Community service--Tacoma--1950-1960; Posters; Women--Tacoma--1940-1950; American National Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma);

Thirteen members of the Girl Scouts from St. Patrick's school are helping the American Red Cross prepare for their annual fund-drive campaign which began March 1, 1950. All the girls are Junor Red Cross members but here they were working as Girl Scouts of troop No. 15. L-R, seated, Margery Graham, Jane Hely, Darlys Holland, Pat Lynam and Mrs. Emmett Maloney (troop leader). Standing, Pat Reed, Mary Helen McNerthney, Caroline Eskstrom, Joanne Backer, Mary Jean Barton, Rose Brosamer, Mary Jo Sigler and Sally Slater. Ordered by Mrs. Thomson. (TNT, 2/19/1950, p.B-3)

Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Community service--Tacoma--1950-1960; Uniforms; Posters; Women--Tacoma--1940-1950; American National Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); Girls--Tacoma--1940-1950; Girl Scouts (Tacoma);

The Junior League held their Christmas Party at the Tacoma Country Club on December 16, 1949. Five unnamed women are shown wearing evening clothes. Photograph ordered for the Tribune by Barbara Dana, Society editor. (TNT, 12/25/1949, p.21)

Junior League (Tacoma); Country clubs--Tacoma; Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma); Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Evening gowns--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Elks Club, Ray Tarr. A huge number of Elks members, 50 strong, have been working on their annual Stocking Fillers campaign to help underpriviledged children for 1949. Committees have been arranging for the big Christmas party for the children and supplying food, clothing and medicine for the deserving. The local Elks lodge has been providing this Christmas cheer for 60 years. A motor scooter used for picking up donations is parked in front of them. Names are listed in the newspaper. (TNT, 12/11/1949, p.A-4)

Clubs--Tacoma; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Christmas--Tacoma; Motor scooters--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Cy Simms receiving money from Tacoma Savings & Loan, Elks Club, Stocking Fillers, Cy Simms. Mr. Simms is riding the motor scooter the Elks used for delivery and pick-up service by the more than 50 members serving on the Stocking Fillers committee in 1949. Tacoma Savings & Loan officers have placed their donation in a coin bag. (TNT, 12/18/1949, p.1)

Clubs--Tacoma; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Christmas--Tacoma; Motor scooters--Tacoma--1940-1950; Banks--Tacoma; Tacoma Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma);

General Kaiser coming down gang plank from ship, Mt. McKinley, Chamber of Commerce, Armed Services Committee, Col. James Stack. A sign attached to the wall welcomes home the 2nd Division who had been on maneuvers in Hawaii. Maj. Gen Harry J. Collins, Fort Lewis commandant, James Stack, former chairman of the Chamber of Commerce citizens armed forces committee, and other officials met General Keiser, Rear Adm. Peter K. Fischler, Navy Capt. J.M. Taylor and other officers as they returned aboard the U.S.S. Mount McKinley. (TNT, 11/17/1949, p.1) TPL-10359

Charitable organizations--Tacoma; American National Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); Military officers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Homecomings--Tacoma--1940-1950;

General Kaiser coming down gang plank from ship, Mt. McKinley, Chamber of Commerce, Armed Services Committee, Col. James Stack. Brig. Gen. L.B. Keiser led 15,000 troops from Fort Lewis in maneuvers in Hawaii called "Operation Miki". The troops were brought home on board the U.S.S. Mount McKinley which docked at the Tacoma Naval Station. They were met by the Fort Lewis band and the Red Cross. Red Cross volunteers handed out milk, candy and apples. (TNT, 11/17/1949, p.1)

Charitable organizations--Tacoma; American National Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); Generals--Tacoma--1940-1950; Keiser, L.B.; Apples--Tacoma; Milk; Candy;

Dinner at New Yorker, Last Man Club American Legion, December 10, 1949. Nineteen men pose with six empty chairs draped with American flags during their annual meeting held at the New Yorker. The Last Man Club was composed of World War I veterans who were past Commanders of the Rhodes Post of the American Legion. Capt. Chester Chastek became the "Last Man" in February 1992, at the age of 92. c/o Mr. B. Busselle.

American Legion Club (Tacoma); Patriotic societies--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Flags--United States; New Yorker Cafe (Tacoma); Last Man Club (Tacoma);

Ada E. Rolstad has just been appointed the new director of the Gray Lady service department for the Pierce County Chapter of the American National Red Cross. Mrs. Rolstad will be in charge of all of the Gray Lady's activities. Mrs. Rolstad has been a Gray Lady at Madigan General Hospital for more than five years, and was the corps chairman during most of World War II (T.N.T., 10/30/49, p. D-9).

Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Uniforms; Women--Tacoma--1940-1950; American National Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); Rolstad, Ada E.;

Tacoma's Opti-Mrs. Club members invited their husbands to one of their club meetings. Left to right: Eleanor J. Perkins, Dr. C. Russell Perkins, Hilda E. Wells, Elizabeth F. and Arthur L. Crippen, are listening to a recording of a discussion regarding the Optimist Boys' Camp, which was broadcast on the Burt McMurtrie program (T.N.T., 9/29/49, p. 24).

Clubs--Tacoma; Meetings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Equipment; Living rooms--Tacoma; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Murtland, Helen S.--Homes & haunts; Opti-Mrs. Club (Tacoma);

Red Cross would be hosting an autumn tea for all of their volunteers, Kathryn Plum and the Red Cross Board of directors would be hosting the tea. View of Kathryn J. Plum, Chairman of Volunteer Services at the Pierce County Chapter house; she is sitting at her desk reviewing the "Red Cross Courier"; Red Cross volunteer poster in background (T.N.T., 9/28/49, p. 11).

Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Uniforms; Posters; Women--Tacoma--1940-1950; American National Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); Plum, Kathryn J.;

Tacoma's Opti-Mrs. Club entertained their husbands at a no host buffet dinner at Alice and Hal Murtland's home. The club members played recordings of recent group discussions and showed home movies of summer activities including the club members with young boys at a campsite near Shelton. View of club members and their spouses at Hal and Alice Murtland's home (T.N.T., 9/29/49, p. 24).

Clubs--Tacoma; Meetings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Living rooms--Tacoma; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Spouses--Tacoma; Murtland, Helen S.--Homes & haunts; Opti-Mrs. Club (Tacoma);

Table setup with suckling pig at Rudder Club, Joe W. Carbone, Scotty's Cafe. A buffet table has been prepared with a roast suckling pig as a center piece. The chef is receiving congratulations from the man on his right and also holds a loving cup. Two men dressed as waiters stand behind the chef with white towels over their arms. The photograph was ordered by Joe W. Carbone, owner of Scotty's Cafe and Tavern at 29 North Tacoma Avenue.

Rudder Club, Inc. (Tacoma); Cooks; Restaurant workers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Meat; Awards;

Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club matrons were hosting the second guest luncheon of the season. Creigh C. Fratt (right) was attending with her daughter, Mrs. Gaston Jennings; Mrs. Jennings was visiting from Greenville, South Carolina; she would be spending five weeks with her parents (T.N.T., 8/11/49, p. 24).

Clubwomen--Tacoma--1940-1950; Women--Social life--1940-1950; Socialites--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hats--1940-1950; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Mothers & children--Tacoma; Fratt, Creigh C.--Family; Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club (Tacoma);