Free dinners offered to servicemen at Tacoma's USO club by the Pierce County Restaurant Owners' Association. This appears to be a face-off in the milk drinking duel as spectators cheer the duo on. Names attached to photograph identify servicemen as front row, left to right, Sgt. Wendell O'Daunis of Texas, Pvt. Charles Esmont of Kentucky, Pfc. Walter Reid of North Carolina, Pvt. Theodre Wynn of Maryland, and Pvt. George E. Preston of Kentucky. Back row, left to right, Pvt. Harris Weathington of New York, S.A. Arthur Shivel of Indiana and Cpl. Bobby J. Russell of Florida. TPL-9615

USO clubs (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Military personnel--Tacoma--1950-1960; Korean War, 1950-1953--Military personnel; Milk;

Free dinners offered to servicemen at Tacoma's USO club by the Pierce County Restaurant Owners' Association. Servicemen from different branches of the military stand in line for dinner as female volunteers smile back over their shoulders at the camera.The dairy snack bar sponsored by Medosweet can be seen in the background. This USO club, in operation since 1941, was one of several in Tacoma during wartime. In 1951, when financial backing from the national organization stopped, Tacoma kept this club open by generous contributions by Pierce County residents and organizations. All service at the club was performed on a volunteer basis, to provide a "home away from home" for American servicemen.

USO clubs (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Military personnel--Tacoma--1950-1960; Korean War, 1950-1953--Military personnel;

ca. 1952. Three drum and bugle corps from area American Legion Posts pose in humorous costumes for this picture taken on the 700 block of Broadway in downtown Tacoma. Represented are the Auburn Post No.78, Seattle's University Post No. 11 and West Seattle's Post #160. The American Legion held its 1952 state convention in Tacoma in August. The convention was highlighted by two downtown parades. The Voyageurs of La Societie des Forty Hommes et Eight Chevaux (40 et 8) staged their "Goof" parade from So. 7th and Pacific Ave, to Jefferson, to Broadway and back to the Elks Temple. More than 22 units participated. The costumes range from cross dressing, to dressing like children, to a couple of men dressed like babies in diapers and bibs. The American Legion is a patriotic society formed of veterans dedicated to preserving the rights of those who have served in the military and volunteering time and raising money for charities. (T. Reporter, 8/11/1952, pg. 2)

American Legion; Patriotic societies--Tacoma; Drum majorettes--Tacoma; Drums; Marching bands; Bugles; Costumes--American;

ca. 1952. In August of 1952, the American Legion held its annual state convention in Tacoma. It was highlighted by afternoon downtown parades with drill teams, drum and bugle corps and floats. This marching group, representing the American Legion Edward B. Rhodes Post #2 of Tacoma, wore a wide variety of clothing, including uniforms from all the branches of the US military and what appears to be Scottish regalia. The drum majorette wore a costume covered with the flags of many countries. The group posed in front of the Colonial Hotel, 701-05 Commerce St. The Rhodes Post #2 was incorporated on May 28, 1920 with 15 names on the charter; the second charter granted in the state of Washington and the first in Pierce county. The Post was located at 407 So. G St. The present day Post is formed of veterans of all the conflicts and continues to battle for the rights of veterans. (T. Reporter, 8/11/1952, pg. 2)

American Legion Edward B. Rhodes Post No. 2 (Tacoma); Patriotic societies--Tacoma; Drum majorettes--Tacoma; Drums; Marching bands; Bugles;

Marie Hazen Orthopedic Guild. Interior exposure of decorated tent for "Strawberry Festival" taken on June 20, 1952. Spacious tent is set up with dining tables, evergreen trees and pots of ferns and flowers. The Marie Hazen Orthopedic Guild sponsored a "Strawberry Festival" for many years.

Tacoma Orthopedic Association, Marie Hazen Guild (Tacoma); Tents; Festivals--Tacoma--1950-1960;

June Otto, left, and Janet Spadafore, right, were co-chairs of the committee for the progressive dinner of the Ellen Satterlee Junior Orthopedic Guild. Betty Frangen was to receive the group for the cocktail course, June Otto was hostess for the soup course. Janet Spadafore hosted the salad course and Ann Friberg presented the main course. Dena Wold served dessert. Sally Boothe was in charge of the coffee. Ordered by Ellen Satterlee Orthopedic Guild, June Otto. (TNT, 6/21/1951, p.12)

Tacoma Orthopedic Association, Ellen Satterlee Guild (Tacoma); Women--Clubs--Tacoma; Women--Social life--1940-1950; Otto, June; Spadafore, Janet;

The exterior of "The Northwesterner", the model display home for the third annual Home Show built by the Tacoma Master Builders. The design for the home was an adaptation of Spokane architect Bruce Walker's design that won first award in home design competition. The home was listed for sale at this time for $15,300 by Richaven Realtors. (TNT, 5/26/1951)

Tacoma Master Builders Association (Tacoma); Model houses--Tacoma; Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960;

A multi-purpose room has been provided in "The Northwesterner" by using a day bed against an outer wall. The opposite wall provided built-in closets and cabinets. A patterned rug has been placed on the hardwood floors. An easy chair stands across the room under another window. This room can be closed from the rest of the house with a folding door seen on the left. TPL-7640

Tacoma Master Builders Association (Tacoma); Model houses--Tacoma; Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Bedrooms--Tacoma--1950-1960;

A view of the front of "The Northwesterner," a model home built by the Tacoma Master Builders Association, for the 1951 Home Show. Designed by Spokane architect Bruce Walker, the home was constructed of red cedar siding with all weather plywood and located in the Skyline Terrace Addition. TPL-7636

Tacoma Master Builders Association (Tacoma); Model Houses--Tacoma; Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960;

A conversation area has been created off the main part of the living room in "The Northwesterner". Two side chairs and a sofa have been arranged around a coffee table. A china cabinet has been added to provide storage in this area. Two torcheres provide upward lighting at either end of the sofa. Doors can be seen on the right. TPL-7644

Tacoma Master Builders Association (Tacoma); Model houses--Tacoma; Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Living rooms--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Another view of the kitchen in "The Northwesterner". The linear lines of the open beams are emphasized by the cupboards and appliances lining both long walls of the kitchen. The wooden door at the far end of the kitchen mimics the lines of the room. The diagonal pattern of the floor covering provides a break in the repetition of the linear pattern. TPL-7638

Tacoma Master Builders Association (Tacoma); Model houses--Tacoma; Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Kitchens--Tacoma--1950-1960;

The living room in "The Northwesterner" shows the use of an open floor plan. The kitchen can be seen through the opening on the left. The open beam ceiling and far wall have been painted a light color and the interior walls around the kitchen are painted much darker. Modern styling can be seen in the light fixtures, the dining furniture against the wall below a mirror with no molding. A large television is angled across the far corner. A patterned rug has been placed on the hardwood floors. TPL-7641

Tacoma Master Builders Association (Tacoma); Model houses--Tacoma; Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Living rooms--Tacoma--1950-1960;

The bathroom in "The Northwesterner" makes use of space economically. A tub with shower is fitted in on the left next to the toilet. A sink with a small counter also provides storage space below and a drawer on the right. A goose-neck lamp provides lighting over the sink as well as a window covered with patterned glass for privacy. Tile has been used on the floor and the walls. TPL-7643

Tacoma Master Builders Association (Tacoma); Model houses--Tacoma; Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Bathrooms--Tacoma--1950-1960;

A small bedroom in "The Northwesterner" provides a wall of storage with closets, drawers and covered cubby holes above. The exterior and interior of the closets and cabinets are painted a light color and the two adjacent walls are painted a dark color. A single bed is set against the wall with windows covered with short, boldly patterned drapes. An easy chair sits against the near wall. TPL-7639

Tacoma Master Builders Association (Tacoma); Model houses--Tacoma; Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Bedrooms--Tacoma--1950-1960;

The kitchen in "The Northwesterner", the model display home for the third annual Home Show. Bruce Walker's design provided room for modern apliances and kitchen cupboards. The sink is set below a set of windows. TPL-7637

Tacoma Master Builders Association (Tacoma); Model houses--Tacoma; Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Kitchens--Tacoma--1950-1960;

A view of the back of "The Northwesterner" and the outdoor living area. A car port has been provided at the left and a patio can be accessed from near the kitchen. A portion of the Narrows Bridge can be seen in the distance on the left. TPL-7642

Tacoma Master Builders Association (Tacoma); Model houses--Tacoma; Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Living rooms--Tacoma--1950-1960;

These women are forty of the 170 housewives who completed Red Cross certificates in home nursing to be able to care for the sick in their own homes as part of defense in emergency. Names are listed in the newspaper. The American Red Cross was also 70 years old in May 1951. They reported that $1,000,000,000 had been spent at home and overseas in the 50 years since its first report to Congress. More than 1,600,000 unpaid Red Cross volunteers had donated 1,077,209,000 hours of service since 1933. Ordered by the American Red Cross. (TNT, 6/10/1951, p.D-12; 5/21/1951, p.14)

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

New officers were installed by the Lincoln Lions Club at a dinner-dance at the Chateau. Wendall Kinney was master of ceremonies. The new officers are, L-R, standing: Robert D. Sizer, secretary; Dr. Charles E. Newschwander, past president; Cecil H. Beebe, board member, and Dr. Harold A. Dabroe, treasurer. Seated, Charles D. McCoy, president and Michael J. Sterbick, vice president. Men's fashion called for more colorful and larger designs in neckties. (TNT, 6/4/1951, p.14)

Clubs--Tacoma--1950-1960; Lions Club (Tacoma); Neckties; Sizer, Robert D.; Newschwander, Charles E.; Beebe, Cecil H.; Dabroe, Harold A.; McCoy, Charles D.; Sterbick, Michael J.;

State convention of Junior Women's Club of Tacoma, Mrs. Berone. Six women and a man are admiring a model of the ship "Queen Mary". The Washington State Federation of Women's Clubs 1951 convention was held in Tacoma June 11, 12, 13 and 14, 1951. The theme for the convention wea "Pride in Achievement". (TNT, 6/3/1951, p.D-7)

Junior Women's Club (Tacoma); Women--Clubs--Tacoma; Model ships;

Five leaders of the junior department of the Washington State Federation of Women's Clubs who attended the State convention pose for their group portrait at the Winthrop Hotel. They are, L-R, Mrs. Edward C. Francisco of Pomeroy; Mrs. Norman E. Robbins of Kennewick; Mrs. Lloyd Mitchell of Kelso; Mrs. Malcolm Mays of Yakima; and Mrs. Milton Sutton of Seattle. The junior day session of the Washington State Federation of Women's clubs was June 12, 1951. The theme for junior day was "Juniors Rise to Achievement through Friendship and Unity". Ordered by Mrs. Peter Berone. (TNT, 6/14/1951, p.9)

Junior Women's Club (Tacoma); Women--Clubs--Tacoma; Washington State Federation of Women's Clubs (Tacoma); Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

On Saturday July 21, 1951, members of the Ellen Satterlee Junior Orthopedic Guide became seafaring revellers when they boarded the Gallant Lady for a picnic lunch and cruise. Charting a course are Betty Frangen (left), president, and Joyce Johnstone, chairman of the party. The cruise included a stop at Burton Beach so that the guild members could enjoy an afternoon swim. Ordered by the Ellen Satterlee Orthopedic Guild. (TNT, 7/21/1951, p.8)

Tacoma Orthopedic Association, Ellen Satterlee Guild (Tacoma); Frangen, Betty; Johnstone, Joyce; Women--Clubs--Tacoma; Women--Social life--1940-1950; Boats; Helms; Charts;

Miss Jean Trovani, retiring president, presented the presidential gavel to Miss Mitzi Pinch, the new president of the Dr. Edward Rich Orthopedic Junior Guild, on July 10, 1951. Miss Pinch entertained the group at a pot luck dinner at the home of her parents, Morris and Sonya Plotkin. Other new officers that were installed were: Janet Kidd, vice president; Gloria Sideres, secretary; and Marcia Knapp, treasurer. Ordered by Jean Trovani.

Tacoma Orthopedic Association, Dr. Rich Guild (Tacoma); Community service--Tacoma--1950-1960; Plotkin, Morris--Homes & haunts; Trovani, Jean; Pinch, Mitzi;

The big winners in the annual Poggie club salmon derby held at Point Defiance on July 22, 1951 were: (l to r) Gary Anderson, sixth-place winner; Ronald Robbecke, first boys' prize with his catch which weighed 16 pounds, 13 ounces; Caryn Ann Piper, first girls' prize with her salmon which weighed 15 pounds, 4 ounces; Chuck Lucich, fourth prize, and Jim Johnson, fifth prize. The third place winner, David Rivett, was not present when this picture was taken. The 335 kids who took part in the annual competition pulled in approximately 512 pounds of salmon, with the help of their dads and friends, during the eight hours of competition. (Ordered by Erling Bergersen.) (TNT, 7/24/1951, p.1) TPL-4781

Poggie Club (Tacoma); Children fishing--Tacoma--1950-1960; Contests--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fish; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Beaches--Tacoma--1950-1960; Anderson, Gary; Robbecke, Ronals; Piper, Caryn Ann; Lucich, Chuck; Johnson, Jim;

The Tacoma News Tribune featured a one-page photo story about activities around pleasure boats and various yacht clubs around Puget Sound. Here six women and seven men have gathered for coffee and a chance to catch up on the local goings on. Ordered by the Tribune, Barbara Dana. (TNT, 6/17/1951, p.D-1)

Yacht clubs; Photojournalism--Tacoma;

Members of the Seattle Yacht Club are shown enjoying themselves. They are, L-R, Mrs. Cecil E. Powell, Capt. Byard L. McIntosh, Capt. Foster Pratt and Mrs. Pratt, Capt Powell and Mrs. McIntosh. They were shown in a photo essay about yacht clubs around Puget Sound. Ordered by the Tribune, Barbara Dana. (TNT, 6/17/1951, p.D-1)

Yacht clubs; Photojournalism--Tacoma; Powell, Cecil E.--Family; McIntosh, Byard L.--Family; Pratt, Foster--Family; Helms--Seattle;

The 50th anniversary of the Virginia Dare chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution was celebrated with a guest tea at the Washington State Historical Society museum on Monday, September 10, 1951. Charter members of the chapter were among those in attendance. Five unidentified women stand behind serving table and three-tierd cake. Portrait of Issac Stevens and other pioneer items in background. (TNT 9-16-51, D-1)

National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (Tacoma); Tea parties--Tacoma--1950-1960; Women--Clubs--Tacoma--1950-1960; Washington State Historical Building (Tacoma);

In August of 1951, sailors from the Tacoma Navy Station found the Tacoma U.S.O. at South 13th and Fawcett to be an ideal place to relax, and test their skills with a pool cue or a ping pong paddle. During the summer of 1951 Fort Lewis, McChord Air Force Base and all the nearby military bases were jammed to wartime troop levels due to the conflict in Korea. The Tacoma Community Chest donated funds to the U.S.O. to help provide wholesome recreational actives for servicemen stationed here. During the previous year, over 20,000 military personnel had used U.S.O. facilities in Tacoma. (TNT 10-4-51, D-5) TPL-10387

USO clubs (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Tacoma Community Chest (Tacoma); Charitable organizations; Billiards--Tacoma--1950-1960; Military personnel--Tacoma--1950-1960; Korean War, 1950-1953--Military personnel;

Harriet Deering Orthopedic Guild. Margaret (Mrs. John) Heaton, Jane Heaton and Mrs. John D. Semark are admiring the tiny furnishings of this large dollhouse on October 29, 1951. The dollhouse was built by Joel Durnin for the Harriet Deering Orthopedic Guild who were responsible for its contents. This guild project was meant to make a happy Christmas for a lucky child. (TNT 11-9-1951, p. 15-alt. photograph)

Tacoma Orthopedic Association, Harriet Deering Guild (Tacoma); Dollhouses; Semark, John D.--Family; Heaton, Margaret; Heaton, John--Family; Heaton, Jane;

View of Master of Foxhounds Earl Craig and wife Leona. Members of the Woodbrook Hunt Club are making preparations for the start of the hunting season in early October, 1951. Earl Craig, Master of Foxhounds, steadies the ladder while his wife Leona touches the Woodbrook sign on their brand new red barn. The Woodbrook sign is made of white horseshoes. The Craigs suffered tremendous losses when Woodbrook caught fire in the summer of 1950. A small white sign warning that smoking is prohibited around the stables is a sober reminder of fire's dangers. (TNT 10-14-51, D-1)

Woodbrook Hunt Club (Lakewood); Craig, Earl; Craig, Leona; Horseshoes;

Enjoying an informal social hour preceding the monthly meeting of the Presidents' Council at the YWCA were (l-r) : Mrs. Paul R. Gore, Mrs. Carlisle Dietrich, Mrs. W.J. Fabey, Mrs. George C. Starlund, Mrs. Everett Jensen and Mrs. Robert E. Levinson. The women posed on October 18, 1951, around a lace cloth covered table with silver tea and coffee service. The Presidents' Council was composed of leaders of local clubs. (TNT 10-20-51, p. 5-alt. photograph)

Young Womens Christian Association (Tacoma); Presidents' Council (Tacoma); Gore, Paul R.--Family; Dietrich, Carlisle--Family; Fabey, W.J.--Family; Starlund, George C.--Family; Jensen, Everett--Family; Levinson, Robert E.--Family;