Five of the adult leaders who attended the Camp Fire Girls' General Council Meeting at Normanna Hall pose in front of a tipi. The three candles in the foreground represent the watchwords of Camp Fire Girls: Work, Love and Health. (TNT, 5/24/1950, p.19)

Camp Fire Girls (Tacoma); Tipis--Tacoma;

Camp Fire Girls' General Council Meeting at Normanna Hall. Four Camp Fire girls are performing in front of a tipi during the opening ceremonies of the Grand Council Fire. Janice Poage is playing clarinet and another girl is playing an Indian-style drum. (TNT, 5/24/1950, p.19)

Camp Fire Girls (Tacoma); Tipis--Tacoma; Poage, Janice; Girls--Tacoma--1950-1960; Musical instruments--Tacoma;

The interior of Normanna Hall was decorated as an outdoor setting for the Camp Fire Girls' General Council Meeting and Grand Council Fire. The ceremonies included a Fire Lighting dance by the Tacoho girls in Indian costume. The awarding of ranks and honors was given by Janice Stenson, executive director. The Blue Birds, junior organization of the Camp Fire Girls, "Flew-up" into Camp Fire with the Camp Fire Girls removing the blue ties and replacing them with Camp Fire ties. (TNT, 5/24/1950, p.19)

Camp Fire Girls (Tacoma); Girls--Tacoma--1950-1960; Rites & ceremonies--Tacoma--1950-1960; Normanna Hall (Tacoma);

On June 28, 1950, three unidentified members of the Alice Franklin Junior Orthopedic Guild pose with nautical equipment supplied by Steven Marine Supply. By 1954, there were 20 JOG's in the Tacoma area, each sponsored by a senior orthopedic guild of the same name. The junior guilds drew members from various local high schools with the purpose of raising money to help the Tacoma Orthopedic Association's humanitarian efforts. They promoted bake sales, dances, skating parties and other similar activities. In 1954 the JOG's were accused of opening the door for the establishment of sororities in the Tacoma high schools.(TNT 2-21-54, p. A-2)

Tacoma Orthopedic Association, Alice Franklin Junior Guild (Tacoma); Tacoma Orthopedic Association (Tacoma); Steven Marine Supply (Tacoma); Steering wheels; Teenagers--Tacoma--1950-1960;

The Lincoln Lions Club sponsored athletic events for kids at Lincoln Park on August 11, 1950. Here three Lions have their hands full of baseball bats, water floaters and rings as they stand in front of several youngsters. These appear to have been some of the prizes for events won. The young boy on the far right has a first place certificate leaning against the wooden tennis racket he holds in his hands.

Lions Club (Tacoma); Children--Tacoma--1950-1960; Sporting goods;

Tacoma Master Builders Association meeting. J. Howard Kane, executive vice president of the Tacoma Master Builders Association, points to a location on a Tacoma city map. He is seated before a group of association members, possibly preparing for the National Home Week to be held the week of September 10th. Third from the left in glasses is Mel Pedersen, president of the association. (TNT 9-10-50, p. B-2)

Tacoma Master Builders Association (Tacoma); Kane, J. Howard; Pedersen, Mel;

ca. 1950. Mel Pedersen holds on to a Tacoma Master Builders Association desktop sign and jointly grips a warranty deed with probably Edward Miller in 1950. Pedersen is the president of the association which prided itself on quality workmanship. Each year the Master Builders sponsored the National Home Week, generally held in September.

Tacoma Master Builders Association (Tacoma); Pedersen, Mel;

The Vera T. Davis Orthopedic Guild presented their annual puppet show on October 14, 1950, at the Jason Lee auditorium. Practicing before an appreciative audience of four wide-eyed youngsters is show chairman Mrs. Robert E. Meyer and her large marionette, Paul Bunyan, lumberjack renowned. Standing are Donald Urban (6) and Danny Barclay (7) with Anitra Vadheim (3) and John Ogren (2 1/2) at their feet. "Paul Bunyan and the Adventure of the Wooden Hotcakes" was performed twice that Saturday. Children of this era were already familiar with marionettes such as the very popular Howdy Doody, who was broadcast by NBC starting in 1947, and Disney's Pinocchio, which was released in 1940. (TNT 10-10-50, p. 8)

Tacoma Orthopedic Association, Vera T. Davis Guild (Tacoma); Puppets; Meyer, Robert E.--Family; Urban, Donald; Barclay, Danny; Vadheim, Anitra; Ogren, John;

Several ladies admire a garden of chrysanthemums which is still blooming in mid-September, 1950. Elsie (Mrs. Henry J.) Walters, president of the Tacoma and District Chrysanthemum Society holds up a bouquet of mums for the approval of Neva (Mrs. William) Lyness, president of the Tacoma Orthopedic Association. The Tacoma Orthopedic Association has been invited to share in the proceeds of the annual chrysanthemum show in exchange for assisting in ticket sales. From left to right in the photograph are Mrs. Harley Gower, Mrs. Oscar Olson, Mrs. Elvin Elliott, Mrs. Walters and Mrs. Lyness. Photograph commissioned by Mrs. Elliott of the Tacoma and District Chrysanthemum Society. (TNT 9-22-50, p. 10, TNT 10-6-50, p. 14))

Tacoma & District Chrysanthemum Society (Tacoma); Tacoma Orthopedic Association (Tacoma); Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1950-1960; Chrysanthemums--Tacoma;

Tacoma Philharmonic Association. Sitting left to right are Constance (Mrs. David T.) Hellyer and Muriel (Mrs. Everett P.) Nelson of the Tacoma Philharmonic Association. Mrs. Hellyer had called on Mrs. Nelson, who is the general chairman for the Tacoma Philharmonic membership drive, to discuss campaign plans. Mrs. Hellyer is co-chairman. The membership drive starts on October 1 and attention is focused on the "Spring Music Festival" which replaces the customary fall performances. (TNT 9-1-50, p. C-6)

Tacoma Philharmonic Association (Tacoma); Hellyer, Constance H.; Nelson, Muriel; Tacoma Philharmonic Orchestra (Tacoma);

115 Boy Scout executives met at the College of Puget Sound in September, 1950, for a week long training session on administration and finance. Although the Boy Scout leaders meet annually, this was the first time they had ever met in Tacoma. Seven national leaders and Governor Arthur B. Langlie were also in attendance. (TNT 9-3-50, p. A-6)

Boy Scouts (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Meetings--Tacoma--1950-1960; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--Buildings; Group portraits;

Annual meeting of the American Red Cross at the Chapter House in Tacoma in July 1949. . The Pierce County chapter was offering free home nursing courses. The program had awarded 274 home nursing certificates to students, housewives and Army wives during the previous year. It was also the first year that classes were held for Army wives at Fort Lewis. (photo taken for Mrs. Thomson) TNT, 7/7/1949, p.6)

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

Layout on Junior League activities, Tribune, Mrs. Franklin Deltastation. A woman is standing at a sand table with a young girl while a young boy grips ski poles affixed to toy skis. The room is furnished with a low table and shelves with other toys and books.

Junior League (Tacoma); Children playing--Tacoma--1940-1950; Sand; Children skiing--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Sculpture display at Museum, Tacoma Sculpture Club, Naccaroto. Carved wooden items are on display including large chests, foot stools and tables, bellows, a bust, plaques, and a table with drawers.

Tacoma Sculpture Club (Tacoma); Sculpture--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tables; Chests; Bellows;

Annual dinner, Yamo Yamo Club, Mr. Vernon Nofzinger. More than 20 members of the Yamo Yamo Club have met for their annual dinner. The gentleman second from the right in the front row is holding a loving cup. A banner with the club's name hangs on the back wall. Format 7"x11"

Yamo Yamo Club (Tacoma); Banquets--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950;

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);

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;

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);

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);

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;

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);

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;

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);