Mayor Gordon N. Johnston (far left) presented Robert P. Mallon (far right) with a giant Western Union telegram thanking him for his dedicated community service on behalf of the "People of Tacoma." Director Howard Boyle looks on. Mr. Mallon was the campaign chairman for the United Good Neighbors Fund of Pierce County. He and other business executives, including UGN president David J. Williams, volunteered their time to assist in collecting donations for the UGN, a predecessor of United Way. Mr. Mallon was the vice-president/general manager of Mallon Motors while Mr. Williams was the vice-president of the Tacoma branch of Seattle-First National Bank. They joined 73 executives loaned to the campaign by industry and government who worked along with some 3000 volunteers. Each year goals were set and vigorous campaigns run to drum up funds for the United Good Neighbors who would, in turn, distribute the money to various agencies to help the needy. Weekly luncheons were held where groups would be honored for their contributions and the local newspapers would do their part by listing, generally on the front page, the progress in reaching the set goal. By November 12th, the closing date of the two-month campaign, there was $1,351,604 donated, 70% of the 1971 goal. Officials were hopeful that more money would come in after the due date as in the past year. Photograph ordered by United Good Neighbors Fund of Pierce County. (TNT 11-12-71, p. 1- article; TNT 11-13-71, p. 9 - article)

United Good Neighbors (Tacoma); Community service--Tacoma--1970-1980; Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fund raising--Tacoma--1970-1980; Johnston, Gordon N.; Mallon, Robert P.; Boyle, Howard; Telegrams;

United Good Neighbors. 30 executives on loan from various Tacoma businesses posed for a group portrait at the old Elks Temple, 565 Broadway, on November 3, 1971. Industry and government had loaned a total of 73 executives to the United Good Neighbors campaign who had been working since mid-August. The drive to collect funds for the UGN officially began on September 14th. The group's goal was to collect $1,928,000 in the campaign which was to end on November 12th, a bare two months away. The United Good Neighbors was a predecessor of United Way. Photograph ordered by the United Good Neighbor Fund of Pierce County. (TNT 11-12-71, p. 1 -article; )

United Good Neighbors (Tacoma); Community service--Tacoma--1970-1980; Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fund raising --Tacoma--1970-1980;

Three United Good Neighbors executives, including campaign chairman Robert P. Mallon (center) and Ft. Lewis commanding general Alexander R. Bollinger, Jr., hold up a white football labeled with the date "Nov. 12." Time was growing short to reach the $1,928,000 goal set by the United Good Neighbors Fund of Pierce County, a predecessor of United Way. The 1971 fund raising campaign would officially end on Friday, the 12th, and the goal had yet to be met. Business and military leaders in the county lent a hand to raise contributions that would form a large portion of the budget of worthy member agencies such as the Salvation Army and Children's Home Society. Photograph ordered by the United Good Neighbors Fund of Pierce County. The name of the executive at the far left is not known. (TNT 11-9-71, p. - article; TNT 11-12-71, p. 1-article; TNT 11-13-71, p. 9-article) TPL-10366

United Good Neighbors (Tacoma); Community service--Tacoma--1970-1980; Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fund raising --Tacoma--1970-1980; Mallon, Robert P.; Bollinger, Alexander R.;

In November of 1971, Mayor Gordon N. Johnston (far right) celebrated with United Good Neighbors executives as the UGN, a predecessor of United Way, reached 70.1% of its 1971 goal. Campaign chairman Robert P. Mallon (center) pointed to the board and the $1,351,604 figure donated to date. The third man in this photograph was Howard Boyle, director. November 12th was the deadline but the UGN was hopeful that more contributions would trickle in so that the goal of $1,928,000 could be met. There were 612 plant rallies in Tacoma and countywide where about 40,000 employees attended to hear about UGN'S charities. UGN executives were on loan from various business and governmental agencies; among those participating were David J. Williams, vice-president and manager of the Tacoma branch of Sea-First Bank and Robert Mallon, the vice-president and general manager of Mallon Motors. Photograph ordered by United Good Neighbors Fund of Pierce County. (TNT 11-9-71, p. -1 -article; TNT 11-12-71, p. 1 - article)

United Good Neighbors (Tacoma); Community service--Tacoma--1970-1980; Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fund raising--Tacoma--1970-1980; Johnston, Gordon N.; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Mallon, Robert P.; Boyle, Howard;

Outgoing University-Union Club president James A. Milgard examines the club's ledger with incoming president Thomas L. Fishburne (r) on July 21, 1971. Mr. Fishburne was an attorney with the firm of Thomas, Honeywell, Malanca, Peterson, O'Hern & Johnson. Mr. Milgard was associated with Milgard Mfg. which would later become the largest producer of residential windows in the western United States. Photograph ordered by the University-Union Club of Tacoma.

University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Milgard, James A.; Fishburne, Thomas L.;

Several members of the Jean McKenzie Orthopedic Guild were models in the guild's September, 1970, fall fashion show. Mrs. G.G. Gray, Mrs. Eugene Riggs and Mrs. Ernest Whatley (from left) posed in the latest in American fashions--a midi-length coat, sleeveless evening gown and pants suit respectively, before show chairman Mrs. Aaron Gregory and Mrs. Wilbur Heiden at the Oakbrook Clubhouse. All proceeds from the style show and accompanying brunch went toward support of the Mary Bridge Children's Hospital. Photograph ordered by the Jean McKenzie Orthopedic Guild. (TNT 9-20-70, E-6)

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American Legion Last Man Club. Twelve men were in attendance on November 10, 1970, at a meeting of the American Legion Edward B. Rhodes Post No. 2 Last Man Club. The annual gathering was held at Brad's Restaurant, 9201 Pacific Ave. A plaque, adorned with two American flags, is on display with the names of past commanders. James P. "Smiley" Fulgham, standing behind the plaque, is believed to have presided over the gathering. Photograph ordered by the American Legion Edward B. Rhodes Post No. 2. (TNT 11-8-70, A-2 - article) (Additional identification provided by a reader)

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The Tacoma Chamber of Commerce recently honored three community leaders at their board meeting held at the Tacoma Club. Richard C. Boyles, currently the president of the Chamber of Commerce, is standing behind the honorees: (l-r) Robert G. Anderson, E.L. Perry and Alexander Sergienko. Mr. Anderson is the newly appointed director of Tacoma Public Works. Mr. Perry is the general manager of the Port of Tacoma and Dr. Sergienko is the new superintendent of Tacoma Public Schools. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Chamber of Commerce. TNT (A) 029b (TNT 7-14-74, D-7)

Tacoma Chamber of Commerce (Tacoma); Chambers of commerce--Tacoma; Boyles, Richard C.; Anderson, Robert G.; Perry, E.L.; Sergienko, Alexander;

This undated photograph featuring the Corner Club Girls rolling down Broadway at 9th Street is most probably of the historical pageant parade presented Labor Day 1934. The costumed lovelies are from Pioneer Days and are festooned in ruffles, bonnets and parasols. The Tacoma Corner Club was formed by Mrs. Percy C. Smith who served as advisor and was fondly referred to as "Mother Smith." The women of the Tacoma Corner Club hosted dinners, dances, plays, took classes in bookkeeping, first aid, shorthand, the Bible, among others, and supported one another. They presented a flag to the State Historical Society in 1933. The original club was formed in Vancouver, British Columbia, in 1917. (Additional information provided by a reader)

An unidentified model takes five and poses on some of the logs being used to restore the historic Fort Nisqually. The restoration of the fort was a project funded and propelled by the Young Mens Business Club of Tacoma. The Fort was moved from its original location near DuPont, rebuilt log by log on a bluff overlooking the sound in Point Defiance Park and opened to the public as a tourist attraction.

These two young women aren't dressed for heavy labor, but they are posing on the site of the ongoing restoration of Fort Nisqually. The young lady on the right of the log is Frankie Cowan and the one on the left is unidentified. They appear to be trying to split the log without great success. Their sunsuits and heels seem better suited to modelling than splitting. In 1934, the Young Mens Business Club of Tacoma succeeded in a goal that they had for many years. They were able to move Fort Nisqually from its original site near DuPont to Point Defiance in Tacoma, restore it and open it as a tourist attraction. The grand dedication for the Fort was September 3, 1934. TPL-8018

The womens' auxiliary of the Young Men's Business Club poses with a poster advertising the sale of "Fort Nisqually stamps." The woman seated at the desk in the center also holds up a sheet of the stamps. The proceeds from the sale of the stamps were for the ongoing restoration work at Fort Nisqually. In 1934, just in time for the Fort's 101st birthday, the YMBC achieved a goal it had for many years. They succeeded in moving the Fort from its original location at DuPont to Point Defiance. Restoration proceeded and the Fort had its dedication on Labor Day, Sept. 3, 1934. It was intended, as the poster states, to "help bring the tourist to Tacoma."

This is one way to open a tourist attraction, with bathing beauties catching some rays on the rooftop. In 1934, the Young Mens Business Club of Tacoma succeeded in reaching a goal they had for many years. They moved Fort Nisqually from DuPont, restored it at a new location at Point Defiance and opened it as a tourist attraction. The dedication for the restored historical fort was September 3, 1934. Here Frankie Cowan, on the ladder, and another unidentified young lady pose on the roof on one of the structures at the Fort.

Contract bridge expert Ely Culbertson visited the Tacoma Bridge Club on May 1, 1936, at the Winthrop Hotel. Mr. Culbertson is standing directly in front of the hanging framed picture. He was nearly 45 at the time and had been a key figure in the international popularization of contract bridge in the 1920s and 1930s. Photographer Chapin Bowen was present during this visit; he is standing far left. TPL-6687

These solemn youngsters belong to the Daniel Boone schooner Boy Pioneers, a group made up of boys mostly from the Oakland Children's Industrial Home, 3000 So. Washington St. In January of 1926, they are posing at the Y.M.C.A. in Tacoma. The "Y" truck brings them every Saturday afternoon to participate in activities. Top row, left to right, Garnald Roney, Wesley Fellows, Floyd Wells, August Kross and Harold Rinker. Bottom row- Raymond McMann, Moriss Lawrence, Fred Martin, Edward Mitchell, Victor Cappa and Wally Streeter, Pioneer executive. The Boy Pioneers were organized by Dan Beard (1850-1941), American illustrator and naturalist, two years before the Boy Scouts started in England. The Children's Industrial Home was located in the former Harry M. Ball mansion at 3000 South Washington St. and housed children in distress, ages infant to 14. The original structure was damaged in a 1944 explosion and was replaced by a new ranch rambler in 1950. (Tacoma Sunday Ledger 1/24/1926, pg. B-3)