Javanese Art Exhibit opening, in the Tacoma Art Association gallery at the College of Puget Sound. Ellen (Mrs. Albert H.) Hooker, Jr., member of the Junior League, standing beside a Javanese hand-made puppet. Ellen Hooker, an artist, is widely recognized for her miniature portrait paintings. (T. Times, 2/22/1936, p. 7).

Tacoma Art Association (Tacoma); Aloha Club (Tacoma); Hooker, Ellen; Art objects; Art exhibitions;

The opening of the Javanese Art Exhibit, Tacoma Art Association gallery at the College of Puget Sound. Beatrice Turrell, president of the Aloha Club, and Mrs. A. D. E. Beck, artist, standing in front of quilt/wall hanging. Mrs. Beck is a prominent Northwest artist. The Aloha Club sponsored the exhibit. (T.Times, 2/22/1936, p. 7).

Tacoma Art Association (Tacoma); Aloha Club (Tacoma); Art objects; Art exhibitions; Turrell, Beatrice;

The opening of the Javanese Art Exhibit, the fourth exhibit of the winter, given by the Tacoma Art Association at their gallery at the College of Puget Sound. Marietta (Mrs Hunter) Kennard, president of the Tuesday Study Club and president of the Aloha Club 1934-35, stands beside an unusual cut leather sculpture of a Javanese shadow dancer. The Aloha Club sponsored the opening. The exhibit will run until the first of March. (T.Times, 2/22/1936, p. 7).)

Tacoma Art Association (Tacoma); Aloha Club (Tacoma); Kennard, Marietta; Art objects; Art exhibitions;

Over 51 fishermen took part in the Poggie Club - Junior Chamber Salmon Derby in June of 1936; 24 landed a salmon. The first place winner was Oscar F. Harting, front row 6th from the right, (between the man in sweater and tie and the man in a hat) who caught an 18 pound salmon. First prize was $150 in cash, 2nd was a boat with outboard and third prize was an outboard motor. All successful fishermen were awarded steel fishing knives. Merle Murphy and George Murphy are in the front row, 3rd and 4th from the left, respectively. Les Davis, founder of the Les Davis Fishing Tackle Co., is 2nd from right in the white shirt. Davis began manufacturing tackle in the 1920s in the garage of his home at No. 34th & Stevens. He died in 1983 at the age of 78. Oscar Harting died in Tacoma on February 7, 1992; he retired after 22 years of service with Metropolitan Parks as the Point Defiance Boathouse manager and concession operator. (T. Times 6/15/1936, pg. 11) TPL-9857

Poggie Club (Tacoma); Children fishing--Tacoma--1930-1940; Contests--Tacoma--1930-1940; Clubs--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fish; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Beaches--Tacoma--1930-1940; Harting, Oscar F.; Salmon; Davis, Lester;

A large group of people listen to Mayor George Smitley's announcement of the prize winners over a megaphone at the Poggie Club- Junior Chamber Salmon Derby in June of 1936. The mayor, with cash in hand, is standing inside a log structure at Point Defiance. Several hundred spectators turned out to see the awards presented. First place was $150 in cash, 2nd a boat and outboard motor and third an outboard. Fifty one fishermen took part and 24 landed a salmon. (T. Times 6/15/1936, pg. 11)

Poggie Club (Tacoma); Contests--Tacoma--1930-1940; Clubs--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fish; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Beaches--Tacoma--1930-1940; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956; Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Awards;

Members of the Hunt Club relax on the club house porch for atternoon tea on the day of the horse show: Mrs. Minot Davis, Mrs. J. Fred Kenworthy, Cecilia Schofield, Mrs. James Mathews, Mrs. Frost Snyder, and Iris Bryan. (T. Times, Society).

Organizations - Clubs - Sports Clubs - Riding and Hunt Clubs

ca. 1937. Lions Club convention delegates at the Winthrop Hotel circa 1937. Several men gathered around the registrar's table. (T. Times).

Lions Club (Tacoma); Clubs--Tacoma--1930-1940; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Meetings--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1937. Lions Club convention delegates at the Winthrop Hotel. Several men gathered around the registrar's table in this circa 1937 photograph (T. Times).

Lions Club (Tacoma); Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Meetings--Tacoma--1930-1940; Clubs--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Walter E. Holman, vice-president of the national Junior Chamber of Commerce, received quite a Tacoma welcome when he arrived via plane on March 12, 1936. Three motorcycle policemen greeted him with an "arrest" for exceeding the air speed limit and "released "him to the custody of the Tacoma Junior Chamber of Commerce who was expecting delivery of its national charter. Mr. Holman, center in dark topcoat, took it with aplomb, and presented the charter to the local group, making them official members of the US Junior Chamber of Commerce. From left to right are: Tacoma Junior Chamber of Commerce vice-president William J. Gantz, Officer Earl Corneilson, Secretary Stanley Bekins, Mr. Holman, Portland Junior Chamber president Worth W. Caldwell, Officer O.C. Stitsworth, and Portland Junior Chamber of Commerce member Donald Sloan. (T.Times 3-12-36, p. 5)

Junior Chamber of Commerce (Tacoma); Holman, Walter E.; Ganz, William; Corneilson, Earl; Bekins, Stanley; Caldwell, Worth; Stitsworth, O.C.; Sloan, Donald; Tacoma Police Department (Tacoma);

Walter E. Holman, center, vice-president of the US Junior Chamber of Commerce is detained as he steps off a plane bearing the national charter for the Tacoma Junior Chamber of Commerce. It is all in good fun, however. The Tacoma Jr. Chamber, organized two years ago, became an official member of the US Jr. Chamber of Commerce when the charter was presented by Holman, a resident of Portland, Oregon, to the group. Pictured left to right are William J. Ganz, Tacoma's vice- president, Officer Earl Corneilson, Holman, Officer O.C. Stitsworth and Stanley Bekins, Tacoma's secretary. (T. Times 3/12/1936, pg. 5)

Junior Chamber of Commerce (Tacoma); Holman, Walter E.; Ganz, William; Corneilson, Earl; Bekins, Stanley; Stitsworth, O.C.; Tacoma Police Department (Tacoma);

Walter E. Holman, vice president of the National Junior Chamber of Commerce, was nabbed by Tacoma police and officials as he stepped from a northbound plane on March 12, 1936 bearing the national charter for the Tacoma Junior Chamber of Commerce. He was met by a squadron of three motorcycle policemen who "arrested " him for exceeding the air speed limit and turned him over to the custody of the local club celebrating at the Winthrop Hotel. Pictured, left to right, William J. Ganz, Tacoma's Jr. Chamber vice president, Officer Earl Corneilson, Stanley Bekins, Tacoma's secretary, Holman, Worth W. Caldwell, president Portland's Junior Chamber, Officer O.C. Stitsworth and Donald Sloan, member Portland Jr. Chamber of Commerce. (T. Times 3-12-1936, pg. 5)

Junior Chamber of Commerce (Tacoma); Holman, Walter E.; Ganz, William; Corneilson, Earl; Bekins, Stanley; Caldwell, Worth; Stitsworth, O.C.; Sloan, Donald;

In March of 1937, three members of the Eluti Kiei Camp Fire Girls group were awarded the highest rank in Camp Fire, that of Torch Bearer, at the Grand Council Fire held in Seattle. The girls being honored were photographed in traditional native American garb. Pictured, left to right, are Margaret MacDonald, Kathryn Bates and Jo Ann Oass. In order to receive this award, the girls demonstrated that they are capable of steady leadership. (Bremerton Sun 03-31-1937, pg. 1)

Camp Fire Girls (Bremerton); MacDonald, Margaret; Bates, Kathryn; Oass, Jo Ann; Costumes; Awards;

On February 26, 1937, nearly 300 guests crowded into the American Legion Hall, home of the West Bremerton Post No. 149, for their monthly social. The program included recognition for local teachers and junior high graduates. Selected for recognition on a basis of scholarship, honor, leadership, service and courage were four mid-year graduates from junior high. Pictured receiving their certificates of recognition are, left to right, Patricia Castle, Post Commander Pat Mulvany, Harold Worland, Joan Tatham and Wayne Kirkland. Their bronze plaques, medals and pins were posed on the podium. (Bremerton Sun 2/27/1937, pg. 1).

American Legion, Post 149 (Bremerton); American Legion Hall (Bremerton); Castle, Patricia; Mulvany, Pat; Worland, Harold; Tatham, Joan; Kirkland, Wayne; Awards;

On February 20, 1937, members of the Le Societe des 40 Hommes et 8 Chavaux (aka 40 et 8) of Washington and Oregon gathered in Tacoma for their fifth annual "interstate wreck." The 40 et 8 was a fun recreational branch of the American Legion, whose members were selected because of their exceptional service to the Legion. They were known for their outlandish costumes and propensity to parade; preparing for just such a exhibition were, left to right, an unidentified minuteman, Arnold Leverenz (Tacoma organist) dressed as a clown, Frank Callender (former Police Chief) in a smock, an unidentified officer and an unidentified person from Port Angeles group #29 "La Belle de Armentiers." The wreck was attended by 1,200 members from Washington and Oregon. (T. Times 2/19/1937, pg. 1; 2/22/1937, pg. 12)

American Legion (Tacoma); Veteran's organizations--Tacoma--1930-1940; 40 et 8 auxiliary (Tacoma); Meetings--Tacoma--1930-1940; Leverenz, Arnold; Callender, Frank T.;

The 40 et 8, the fun division of the American Legion, has gathered in Tacoma for its fifth annual "interstate wreck" February 20, 1937. Pictured are members Frank Callender, former police chief, in smock and Arnold Leverenz, organist, at the keyboard. Mr. Leverenz was a well known musician who was the organist for the Pantages Theater. Members were known for their outlandish costumes and parades. (T. Times 2/19/1937, pg. 1; 2/22/1937, pg. 12) (Corrected identification provided by a reader)

American Legion (Tacoma); Veteran's organizations--Tacoma--1930-1940; 40 et 8 auxiliary (Tacoma); Meetings--Tacoma--1930-1940; Callender, Frank T.; Leverenz, Arnold;

The 40 et 8 holds its fifth and largest interstate "wreck" in Tacoma Feb 20, 1937. The Le Societe des 40 Hommes et 3 Chavaux is the fun division of the American Legion. Its members are selected because of their exceptional service to the Legion. The "wreck" was attended by 1200 members from Washington and Oregon. (T. Times 2/10/1937; 2/19/937, pg. 1; 2/22/1937, pg. 12)

American Legion (Tacoma); Veteran's organizations--Tacoma--1930-1940; 40 et 8 auxiliary (Tacoma); Meetings--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Delegates from the 40 et 8 organizations in Washington and Oregon are gambling on a great "interstate wreck" at the Winthrop Hotel in Tacoma. Planned events for the February 20, 1937 meeting are the initiation of the "goofs," the new members, at the Masonic Temple and the banquet and entertainment at the Winthrop. (T. Times 2/29/1937, pg. 1; 2/22/1937, pg. 12)

American Legion (Tacoma); Veteran's organizations--Tacoma--1930-1940; 40 et 8 auxiliary (Tacoma); Meetings--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Photograph from formal event during the 40 et 8 convention at the Winthrop Hotel, February 20, 1937.

American Legion (Tacoma); Veteran's organizations--Tacoma--1930-1940; 40 et 8 auxiliary (Tacoma); Meetings--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Patricia Fatland, age seven, suffered from a nervous disorder which prevented her from being able to talk. She had a longtime dream of sailing ever since seeing a boat in books. The Tacoma Yacht Club invited Patricia and her family to ride aboard the "Principia," the official boat in the annual Tacoma Yacht Club New Year's races. View of Patricia Fatland and Peter Formuzis aboard the "Principia" (T. Times, 1/2/49, p. 24).

Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Steering wheels; Yachts--Tacoma; Ships--Tacoma; Navigation; Tacoma Yacht Club (Tacoma); Children--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fatland, Patricia; Formuzis, Peter;

The Progressive Italian American Club was appointing and installing their new officers for 1949. The club was located at 741 Saint Helens Avenue, the club's Manager and Secretary was Rocco Manza. View of Progressive Italian American Club members at their clubhouse; the women are wearing dresses and hats typical of the late 1940's (T. Times, 1/6/49, p. 5).

Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hats--1940-1950; Events--Tacoma; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Organizations' facilities--Tacoma; Italian Americans--Tacoma; Progressive Italian American Club (Tacoma);

These volunteers are working on packaging up food, clothing and toy donations received by the Tacoma Times, the gift boxes will be given to families in need. The volunteers are working at the Central Lutheran Church, the family names were provided by the Tacoma Community Chest. Left to right, G. W. Lasham, Mrs. Hill, Ted Osborne, Joan Osborne, Leona Ingman, A. Johnson, Dick McCulloch and Marjorie Webster (T. Times, 12/27/48, p. 14).

Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Christmas presents; Charity--Tacoma; Food relief--Tacoma; Christmas--Tacoma; Tacoma Community Chest (Tacoma); Central Lutheran Church (Tacoma);

In January of 1949, Tacoma's "March of Dimes" campaign was beginning their annual solicitation for funds for the nationwide fight against infantile paralysis. View of Tacoma Fire Department's new 100 foot ladder giving access to the Winthrop Hotel's seventh floor, where Scotty Miles, member of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, will accept one of the first donations for the "March of Dimes" campaign (T. Times, 1/15/49, p. 1).

Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fund raising--Tacoma--1940-1950; Poliomyelitis--Prevention; National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis (Tacoma); March of Dimes (Tacoma); Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Tacoma Fire Department (Tacoma);

The "March of Dimes" was starting their fundraising campaign, "Mile O' Dimes", in January of 1949. All special events for the organization were under the direction of Norton Gordon. View of Tacoma Fire Department's new 100 foot ladder extending to the Winthrop Hotel's seventh floor where climber Fireman Scotty Miles, a member of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, will accept one of the first donations for the "March of Dimes" campaign (T. Times, 1/15/49, p. 1).

Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fund raising--Tacoma--1940-1950; Poliomyelitis--Prevention; National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis (Tacoma); March of Dimes (Tacoma); Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Miles, Scotty; Tacoma Fire Department (Tacoma)

Tacoma's ten Junior Orthopedic Guilds were planning their 2nd annual semi-formal dance in January of 1949. The theme was "Stormy Weather," with music by Iverson Cosort's Band. All proceeds would go to help maintain clinics and towards the children's general hospital building fund. View of officers from the Junior Orthopedic Guilds at the "Stormy Weather" dance being held at the New Yorker Cafe (T. Times, 1/16/49, p. 22). From left to right: Ann Cleland, Mary Niethammer, Donna Hatcher, Charlene Boutine, Barbara Gustafson, Barbara Combs, Burtine Beal and Sue Backer. (TNT 1-30-1949, D-1)

Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Dance parties--Tacoma--1940-1950; Women--Clubs--Tacoma; Fund raising--Tacoma--1940-1950; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma; New Yorker Cafe (Tacoma); Tacoma Orthopedic Association, Junior Guild (Tacoma);

Regional Banquet at First Baptist Church, Camp Fire Girls, Miss Bently. Leaders in Camp Fire Girls activities attended a regional training institute for Washington and Oregon leaders. More than 200 leaders met November 8, 1948, at the First Baptist Church. The assembled leaders are shown attending a banquet and several Camp Fire Girls model uniforms on the stage. (T.Times, 11/9/1948, p.1: TNT, 11/9/1948, p.7)

Camp Fire Girls (Tacoma); Meetings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Women--Tacoma--1940-1950;

The Tacoma Chapter of Townsend Clubs of America had its State Headquarters located in the Bernice Building in downtown Tacoma at 1108 Pacific Avenue, room 506. View of Townsend Club members standing outside of Tacoma's Music Box Theatre, "When My Baby Smiles At Me" movie poster is hanging above group, the club members are wearing hats the read "Townsend", and their club banner is proudly displayed. In 1933, Dr. Francis E. Townsend proposed a government sponsored old age pension plan. During the Depression, his plan was supported by five thousand Townsend Clubs across the country, boasting five million members. Although never enacted, the support for his plan coerced Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt into supporting the Social Security Act in 1935. The Clubs were still thriving until 1950, when Social Security benefits finally exceeded welfare payments.

Clubs--Tacoma; Motion picture theaters--Tacoma; Meetings--Tacoma; Motion picture posters; Banners--Tacoma; Music Box Theatre (Tacoma); Townsend Clubs of America (Tacoma);

View of five unidentified Townsend Club members standing outside of Tacoma's Music Box Theatre in November of 1948. They are proudly wearing "Townsend" hats and displaying their club banner with the theater movie ticket window in background. The Townsend Plan called for a $200 a month pension for every retired person over 60. The Club's slogan was "work for youth and age for leisure." Support for the Townsend Plan fueled President Franklin D. Roosevelt's support for the Social Security Act. Townsend Clubs continued to be popular until 1950 when social security benefits finally overtook welfare payments.

Clubs--Tacoma; Motion picture theaters--Tacoma; Banners--Tacoma; Meetings--Tacoma; Motion picture posters; Music Box Theatre (Tacoma); Townsend Clubs of America (Tacoma);

The goal of the Stocking Fillers project of the Tacoma Elks Club in 1948 was to insure that every child in Tacoma would be remembered on Christmas day. To help reach their goal, the Elks worked closely with Tacoma's 1,900 Girl Scouts. The scouts made sure that each of the 120 dolls that were given as gifts came with a full wardrobe of handmade clothes. Sitting with a selection of the dolls that were given away are: (l to r) Mirth Geiselman of Troop 14, Horace Mann school; Kay Mernaugh of Troop 63, St. Patrick's school; and Sharon Hodges of Troop 14. The adults behind them are: (l to r) Lloyd Wynans, loyal knight of the Elks and member of the Elks Christmas committee; Sheila Lamar, district director of the Tacoma Girl Scout staff; and Andy Johnson, member of the Elks Christmas committee. (TNT 12/22/1948 p.23).

Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Dolls; Christmas presents; Girl Scouts (Tacoma); Christmas--Tacoma; Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma);

A trio of riders from the Woodbrook Hunt Club halted mid-ride on October 16, 1948 to pose for the Richards Studio photographer. The equestriennes were Miss Estelle Parsons on Honey, Ida (Mrs. B.M.) Antonsen on Bridget and Ruth (Mrs. H.A.) Briggs on Bombadier. (TNT 10/24/1948, pg. D-1)

Woodbrook Hunt Club (Lakewood); Horses; Horseback riding; Parsons, Estelle; Antonsen, Antonsen, Ida; Briggs, Ruth;

A quintet of riders, attired in English riding habits, were photographed on October 16, 1948 setting off for a ride from the clubhouse of the Woodbrook Hunt Club. The riders were, left to right, Mrs. J.C. Duryea on Super McKinney, Mary (Mrs. E.M.) Nyman on Highland June, Dr. Darrell H. Running on Tarra, Miss Marguerite Bonnell on Jeep and Mrs. William A. Ryan on Lady. (TNT 10/24/1948, pg. D1)

Woodbrook Hunt Club (Lakewood); Horses; Horseback riding; Nyman, Mary; Running, Darrell; Bonnell, Marguerite;