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;

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;

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;

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;

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;

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);

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;

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 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);

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;

American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps from the Edward B. Rhodes Post No. 2. The twenty-two members of the marching band pose with their musical instruments. The drum major stands on the right and the majorette is seen with her battons on the left. Ordered by Tom Hibben.

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

Approximately 50 members of the Lions Club met in front of Washington Hardware on the Commerce Street side on May 10, 1950, to pick up tools they would need during Tacoma's Clean-Up, Paint-Up, Fix-Up week. The Lions' committee, headed by acting postmaster John McMonagle, had been working with the Painting and Decorating Contractors, Paint Salesmen's Club and the Lincoln Lions on a program to bring every civic, fraternal and garden club together on this year's clean-up. Ordered by the Tribune, Mr. Lynch. (TNT, 5/14/1950, p.C-15)

Lions Club (Tacoma); Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Washington Hardware Co. (Tacoma);

Members of the graduating classes of Tacoma and vicinity schools were guests of honor at tea Saturday afternoon, April 15, 1950, at the Great Hall at Annie Wright Seminary given by Tacoma Panhellenic members. Ordered by the Tribune, Barbara Dana. (TNT, 4/19/1950, p.8)

Clubwomen--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tacoma Panhellenic Committee (Tacoma); Fraternities & sororities--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tea parties--Tacoma--1940-1950; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Private schools--Tacoma; Teenagers--Tacoma--1940-1950;

The 11th annual President's Anniversary Ball of the University-Union Club drew a large crowd on May 5, 1950. Two men, one older and one younger, wearing white dinner jackets and bow ties, stand behind the candy counter and in front of the cigarette and cigar display in the lobby of the club's building. Ordered by the Tribune, Barbara Dana. (TNT, 5/14/1950, p.D-5)

Clubs--Tacoma; University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Dinner parties--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Layout on style show at Lakewood Terrace, Young Mens Business Club, Women's Auxiliary. Admiring auxiliary members, dressed in afternoon suits and hats, eye the latest in evening wear modeled by other members. The six models are dressed in floor length formal attire and posed in the aisle between the banquet tables. The photograph records the chandeliers and large fireplace in the Terrace banquet room. (TNT 4/10/1950, pg. 8)

Young Mens Business Club, Womens Auxiliary (Tacoma); Eating & drinking facilities--Lakewood; Fashion shows--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fashion models--Tacoma--1950-1960; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1950-1960;

The dance committee plans the first formal installation dance of the Lady of Lincoln Lions at the Country House. The dance was to honor and install new officers of the club. Pictured left to right are Mrs. Charles Newschwander, Vice President, Mrs. Harold Dabroe, Secretary, Mrs. Tom Lumsder Jr., past President, Mrs. Ernest Estes, President, Mrs. Michael Sterbick, Treasurer, and Mrs. Woodrow Blair, dance program chairman and past Secretary. (TNT 2-24-1950 pg. 13)

Clubs--Tacoma--1950-1960; Lady of Lincoln Lions (Tacoma); Events--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Out of town swimming class at the American Red Cross. The Red Cross health and safety services program offered a broad range of instruction and consultation without cost, including first aid, accident prevention and swimming and life saving. The pair of swimmers in the water demonstrate standard lifeguard rescue procedure. The other girls wear a wide variety of fifties swimsuits, both one and two pieces, and standard bathing caps with chin straps.

American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); Children swimming--Tacoma--1950-1960; Swimming pools--Tacoma--1950-1960; Bathing suits; Teenagers--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Patricia Ann Harrington crashes a bottle of champagne against a brick planter christening "The Northwesterner", the model display home for the third annual Home Show. Members of the Tacoma Master Builders, sponsors of the show, look on. The design for the home was an adaptation of Spokane architect Bruce Walker's design that won first award in a recent home design competition. Names are listed in the newspaper. (TNT, 4/22/1951, p.C-15)

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

Seven members of the Young Mens Business Club Auxiliary posed for a photograph to promote the "Spring Enchantress" fashion and beauty show in March 1951. The fashion show was presented at a luncheon held on April 5, 1951 at The Tropics, 735 Commerce. The show included a hair stylist who demonstrated new styles of hair dressing, with emphasis on pleated and folded styles, on models adorned in evening gowns, jewels, flowers and perfume. Enchantress model Dawn (Mrs. Paul A.) Olson is surrounded by fellow models or committee members, left to right, Vivian (Mrs. Jack L.) Coefield, Marilyn (Mrs. Sam) Andrews Jr., Dorothy (Mrs. Edward) Zanuzoski, Avonelle (Mrs. Wilfred) Brown, Madeline (Mrs. Peter) Pelegruti Jr. and Mrs. Earl Jones. At the luncheon table displays of floral bouquets and miniature models with hats completed the decorations. (TNT 4/3/1951, pg. 9)

Young Mens Business Club, Womens Auxiliary (Tacoma); Fashion shows--Tacoma--1950-1960; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1950-1960; Olson, Dawn; Coefield, Vivian; Andrews, Marilyn; Zanuzoski, Dorothy; Brown, Avonelle; Pelegruti, Madeline H.;

Elizabeth Kordich, George Cuculich and George and Geraldine Franko make plans for the third annual spaghetti dinner dance of the Tacoma Actives of the English Speaking Lodge Saturday evening February 24, 1951. The dinner featuring the Italian dish was held at the American Legion Hall on So. G St. with dinner served 6-8 p.m., followed by dancing from 9 p.m. to 12 midnight. The dance decorations had a Spring motif with daffodils and greens. (TNT 2/21/1951, pg. 10)

Tacoma Actives of the English Speaking Lodge (Tacoma); Kordich, Elizabeth; Cuculich, George; Franko, George; Franko, Geraldine;

Bellarmine boys, members of the Junior Red Cross, gather to deliver posters for the American Red Cross. The boys delivered posters and other advertising material for the 3/1/1951 national fund raising campaign kick off. The 1951 Red Cross poster, painted by Norman Rockwell and gifted to the Red Cross, featured Tacoma native Coe Norton holding a first aid kit. The poster illustrated American workers moving against worldwide threats to liberty and peace. Kneeling, left to right, are George Dibert, Larry Rowley, Patrick Chapman and Peter Henriot. Standing, left to right, are Pete Walker, Jim Healey, Terry Griffith, Don Hutt, Gene Longen and Bob Thaden. Standing on the car roof top are Bob Girard and Don Bucako. (TNT 2/25/1951, pg. 1)

Charitable organizations--Tacoma; American National Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); Teenagers--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fund raising--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Ten year old Judith Turner greets guests at the door of the University Union Club at the Tea being given for her mother, Mrs. Bettina Turner, on January 6, 1951. Two hundred guests were invited to the Club Tea given in honor of Mrs. Turner's upcoming marriage to Benjamin Moore of Olympia at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. Being greeted by the young girl are, left to right, Mrs. Stanberry Foster, Mrs. Zen Albertz, Mrs. Doane Brodie and Mrs. Dale Sweeney, all of Olympia. Centerpieces of gardenias and violets adorned by figures of nesting doves highlighted the decorations of green and pink. (TNT 1/9/1951, pg. 8)

University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Hats--1950-1960; Fur coats; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1950-1960; Turner, Judith;

Members of the Elks are shopping at Schoenfeld's toy department for their 1950 Stocking Fillers' party for underprivileged children. Rocking chairs, toy baby buggies, wagons and tricycles are displayed in front of them. Electric train sets are set up on the right and dolls and toy stoves are seen in the back.

Clubs--Tacoma; Community service--Tacoma--1950-1960; Toys; Christmas presents; Christmas--Tacoma; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); L. Schoenfeld & Sons (Tacoma);

A large contingent of Master Builders met at the Top of the Ocean restaurant on November 29, 1950. The group was composed of local contractors and others in the building industry who were proud of their craftsmanship. They had their association headquarters at 1103 1/2 Division Ave.

Tacoma Master Builders Association (Tacoma); Meetings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Top of the Ocean (Tacoma);

The Tacoma Master Builders combined the installation of their 1951 officers and their Christmas Party for 1950 at the New Yorker Cafe. Ten men and their wives are seated or standing behind the head table. Mel Pedersen, retiring president of the organization, is seated behind the podium. Rex N. Harrington, to the right, was the newly installed president. Ordered by J. Howard Kane, executive vice-president. Other names were listed in the newspaper. (TNT, 12/17/1950, p.C-14)

Tacoma Master Builders Association (Tacoma); Pedersen, Mel; Harrington, Rex N.; New Yorker Cafe (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1950-1960;