A member of the Young Men's Business Club auxiliary, believed to be Nancy Hubbert, gestures gracefully as she prepares to model in the March, 1953, YMBC luncheon and style show held at the Lakewood Terrace. She is dressed in a taffeta-style calf length dress, with formal gloves and open toe shoes. A small hat with large net bow and veil along with a cloth flower completes her ensemble. A fur coat is lying on the couch nearby. (TNT 3-10-53, p. 12)

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

A large group of teenagers pose in front of a small stage as they prepare for a Co-Ed youth dance in January, 1953. Letters spelling out "Co-Eds" are dangling in back of the group. The theme of the January 31, 1953, dance would be the "Bums' Rush", when Co-Ed Junior Federated Club members and invited guests would dress as hobos in rags and casual clothing. Photograph ordered by Mrs. Pat Browne. (TNT 1-31--53, p. 5)

Co-Ed Junior Federated Club (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1950-1960; Group portraits--1950-1960;

A Great Dane extends a paw to hotel personnel as she accompanies Police Chief Jack Elich during the 1953 March of Dimes campaign. Diane Katherine O'Donnell, a pedigreed Great Dane, has a March of Dimes coin bank strapped to her side for donations. The coin banks are in the shape of miniature iron lungs. Diane is the official mascot of the Tacoma Police Department. The March of Dimes was an annual fundraiser by the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis to provide the means for polio research and treatment. Photograph ordered by the Loyal Order of Moose, Tacoma Lodge 435.

Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Fund raising--Tacoma--1950-1960; Poliomyelitis--Prevention; March of Dimes (Tacoma); National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis (Tacoma); Dogs--Tacoma--1950-1960; Elich, Jack; Coin banks;

A smiling Frank Freese, bartender at the Moose Club, prepares to donate a dollar bill to the March of Dimes' canine representative in January, 1953. The pedigreed Great Dane, Diane Katherine O' Donnell, has one paw on the bartender's hand as she focuses her attention on the dollar. There are two March of Dimes coin banks in the shape of iron lungs strapped on either side of the dog's body. She is accompanied by Police Chief Jack Elich. Diane was the official mascot of the Tacoma Police Department. The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis sponsored the March of Dimes campaign annually to raise funds for polio research and treatment. Photograph ordered by the Loyal Order of Moose, Tacoma Lodge 435. (TNT 1-16-53, p. 7)

Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Fund raising--Tacoma--1950-1960; March of Dimes (Tacoma); National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis (Tacoma); Dogs--Tacoma--1950-1960; Coin banks; Freese, Frank; Elich, Jack; Bars--Tacoma;

Master of Foxhounds, Earl Craig, his wife Leona, (at left) and a second couple kick up their heels at the annual Woodbrook New Year's Day hunt on January 1, 1953. Both couples are dressed in riding gear, including breeches and boots. The Woodbrook Hunt Club was founded in 1926 and is the oldest hunting club in the Northwest. (TNT 1-4-53, D-1)

Woodbrook Hunt Club (Lakewood); Craig, Earl; Craig, Leona; Dancers--Lakewood; Clothing & dress--Lakewood--1950-1960;

Master of Foxhounds Earl Craig addresses the mounted members of the Woodbrook Hunt Club on the New Year's Day hunt held in 1953. The hunt club's pack of foxhounds surround Craig. Woodbrook is one of the few clubs in the country that maintains their own pack of hounds. The Woodbrook Hunt Club is still active, and they remain associated with the Masters of Foxhounds Association of America. They also still enjoy the sport of riding to hounds, but they do not hunt a live fox. They "drag hunt". The dogs follow a trail created by dragging a scent impregnated gunny sack along the ground. They use synthetic scent; the dogs follow a synthetic fox.

Woodbrook Hunt Club (Lakewood); Horses--Lakewood--1950-1960; Horseback riding--Lakewood--1950-1960; Clothing & dress--Lakewood--1950-1960; Dogs--Lakewood; Craig, Earl;

Several men entertained thousands during the semi-annual benefit for the Tacoma Orthopedic and Day Nursery organizations with an 1952 election year spoof. The stage was decorated as a giant television set. Hollis Day, alias "Stevenson" is on the soapbox, while Din Fuhrmeister, alias "Eisenhower" (far left) awaits his turn. Both sang rousing campaign songs. Mayor John H. Anderson is at far right in photo as a reporter with fellow "Meet the Press" cohorts Len Higgins, Virg Langdon, Norm Runions and Webster Judd. (TNT9-28-52, D-3-article) ALBUM 14.

Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tacoma Orthopedic Association (Tacoma); Tacoma Day Nursery (Tacoma); Fashion shows--Tacoma--1950-1960; Presidential elections; Satires (Visual works); Anderson, John H.; Mayors--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Ten women model evening dresses and suits in a style show that was a fund raiser for the Orthopedic Guild and the Tacoma Day Nursery. An immense crowd, nearly 4,000 people, turned out to find out that the rumors of a super-colossal, musical style parade with impersonations of presidential candidates were true. A stage and runway was built at the College of Puget Sound Fieldhouse for the event. (TNT, 9/28/1952, p.D-3)

Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Women--Organizations--Tacoma; Tacoma Orthopedic Association (Tacoma); Tacoma Day Nursery (Tacoma); Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fashion shows--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fund raising--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Several men have joined the fund raiser for the Orthopedic Guild and the Tacoma Day Nursery at the College of Puget Sound Fieldhouse. Two men arrive in a Capri convertible dressed as Adlai Stevenson (Hollis Day) and Dwight Eisenhower (Din Fuhrmeister), waving to the crowd in an election-year spoof.

Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tacoma Orthopedic Association (Tacoma); Tacoma Day Nursery (Tacoma); Fashion shows--Tacoma--1950-1960; Political campaigns; Presidential elections; Satires (Visual works); Fund raising--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Seven women model the latest in outerwear from sensible raincoats to swing coats with wide sleeves and rolled-up cuffs in a style show that was a fund raiser for the Orthopedic Guild and the Tacoma Day Nursery. A stage and runway was built at the College of Puget Sound Fieldhouse for the event that drew nearly 4000 people.

Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tacoma Orthopedic Association (Tacoma); Tacoma Day Nursery (Tacoma); Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fashion shows--Tacoma--1950-1960; Coats; Fund raising--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Women of the Tacoma unit No. 138 of the American Legion auxiliary were folding more than 120,000 sheets of Tuberculosis Association Christmas seals for 1952. Shown are, L-R, standing Fannie (Mrs. Roy) Hinchcliff, Mrs. George Prentice, Birdie Hay, Nettie May Grisham, Georgia (Mrs. Heber) Wolfe, Eva (Mrs. Alvis) Gasaway and Hazel (Mrs. Wilbur) Boyer. Seated, Mrs. Harry Johnson, Mrs. A.N. Ohlinger, Ruth (Mrs. R.A.) Hedberg, Mrs. George Terry, Mrs. August Boschert, Goldie (Mrs. Jesse) Baker, Evelyn Draper, Mrs. Carl Druse, Hazel Hess, Mrs. Pete Passero and Hilda (Mrs. Max) Mrohs. Ordered by the Tuberculosis Association. TNT, 10/12/1952, p.D-9)

American Legion Edward B. Rhodes Post No. 2 (Tacoma); Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Christmas seals; Tuberculosis League of Pierce County (Tacoma); Women--Tacoma--1950-1960;

A group of eighteen women model formals in a style show that was a joint fund raiser for the Orthopedic Guild and the Tacoma Day Nursery presented by one of the local department stores. A stage and runway has been built at the College of Puget Sound Fieldhouse for the event. This year's style show departed from the custom of previous years when they were conducted over three succeeding days following luncheons. This show took place in the evening with professional models wearing the latest in men's and women's styles. (TNT, 9/6/1952, p.20)

Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Women--Organizations--Tacoma; Tacoma Orthopedic Association (Tacoma); Tacoma Day Nursery (Tacoma); Evening gowns--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fashion shows--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fund raising--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Large group of young couples at Club of Hearts "Sea Breeze" cotton-and-cord dance held at Greenwood Manor on August 5, 1952. Women wearing summer cotton dresses, men dressed in corduroy pants (trousers) and shirts. One couple has large, stuffed panda bear.

Club of Hearts (Lakewood); Greenwood Manor (Lakewood); Dance parties--Lakewood--1950-1960;

Large group of young couples at Club of Hearts "Sea Breeze", cotton and cord dance held at Greenwood Manor. Women wearing summer cotton dresses, men dressed in corduroy pants (trousers) and shirts.

The six American Legion auxiliary members who directed the work of the 1952 state convention in Tacoma are, L-R, seated: Mrs. Arthur Von Cadow, Dayton, WA, department president; Mrs. R.H. Hedberg, chairman of the Thursday state dinner; Beatrice (Mrs. C.F.) Davidson, convention chairman; standing, Irene B. (Mrs. Kenneth B.) Knudsen, publicity chairman; Mrs. C.W. Burrows, past presidents' tea; Mrs. James Romano, department drill team. (TNT, 8/15/1952, p.21)

American Legion (Tacoma); Davidson, Beatrice; Knudsen, Irene B.;

New state officers were elected during the American Legion's 1952 state convention in Tacoma: L-R, front row, Lloyd Stoddard, Everett, State Commander; Mrs. Alice B. Lawrence, East Wenatchee, Vice Commander. Back row, Albert Forgey, Vancouver, Chaplain; C.A. Dummins, Vancouver, West Side Vice Commander; Ralph Goodrich, Seattle, Grand Chef de Gar (40 et 8); and Lynn Robinson, Seattle, Historian.

American Legion (Tacoma);

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;

Free dinners offered to servicemen at Tacoma's USO club by the Pierce County Restaurant Owners' Association. Servicemen from different branches of the military are being served hot dogs, bananas and vegetables by volunteers in aprons. This USO club had been in continual operation since 1941, providing a "Home away from Home" for American Servicemen. Even in 1951 when funding from the national organization stopped, Pierce County agencies kept the door open on this club.

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

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;

On March 13, 1952, Ted Hill (far left), representing the Citizen's Armed Forces Committee, accepted an armful of magazines and paperback books from George W. Cairns, chairman of the Moose's Lodge Boy Scout Committee. The scout master for Moose troop 435 and over twenty of the troop's members, most in uniform, watched from behind the third stack of magazines donated by the troop to the U.S. forces stationed in Korea. The servicemen were short of reading material, particularly men's magazines, comic books and paperbacks. Each fire station in Tacoma was accepting donations. (TNT, 3/23/1952, p.A-4)

Boy Scouts (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Loyal Order of Moose, Tacoma Lodge 435 (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma; Magazines; Hill, Ted; Cairns, George W.;

The four Tacoma chapters of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution held a tea honoring local high school girls who were contestants in the Good Citizenship Pilgrimage. These high school students were chosen by their teachers for their dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. They would compete with others over the state in an examination paper which was judged by a board appointed by the state DAR regent. The students are, L-R, seated, Betty Frangen, Loretta Falaschi, Kay Engebretsen, Anita Lewis and Glendalyn Bitney. Standing, Janet Feroe, Marilyn Peterson and Pat Miller. Ordered by the Tacoma News Tribune. (TNT, 2/15/1952, p.C-4, 2/20/1952, p.A-12)

National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tea parties--Tacoma--1950-1960;

A capacity crowd attended Jack Lacy's Sales Clinic at the College of Puget Sound that was presented by the Tacoma Sales Executive Club over three evenings. All shows were sold out days ahead of the lectures. William S. Crean, vice president of Lacey Sales Institute, flew from San Francisco for a three-city itinerary which included Vancouver, B.C., and Seattle, and Tacoma. (TNT, 2/2/1952, p.19)

Tacoma Sales Executive Club (Tacoma); College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Public speaking--Tacoma; Business people--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Violet (Mrs. Earl L.) Jones was chairman of the Young Men's Business Club Auxiliary's guest day luncheon that was held at Crawford's Wild West room in February 1952. Mrs. Jones wears her curly hair back and she wears a four-strand pearl necklace and clip-on pearl earrings. (TNT, 2/6/1952, p.10)

Young Men's Business Club, Women's Auxiliary (Tacoma); Women--Tacoma--1950-1960; Jones, Violet; Hairstyles--Tacoma--1950-1960; Jewelry--Tacoma;

March of Dimes volunteers are counting returns at the Youth Guidance Center. Incomplete returns on March 2, 1952, showed approximately $11,000 was collected by the Tacoma Mother's March for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. (TNT, 2/2/1952, p.6)

Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Fund raising--Tacoma--1950-1960; Poliomyelitis--Prevention; National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis (Tacoma); March of Dimes (Tacoma);

New officers of the Co-Ed Club were installed at a dinner meeting. Twenty-five members are shown. The club were sponsors of several dances a year.

Co-Ed Club (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1950-1960; Meetings--Tacoma;

Junior Orthopedic Guild No. 10 held a silver tea at the home of Arthur C. and Gunhild J. Peterson. Hostesses for the party were, L-R, standing, Janice Peterson, hostess; Alice Wilson, president; seated Lorna Perry, co-chairman; Gunhild J. Peterson, Janice's mother; and Joan Scott, co-chairman. The Junior Guild members are wearing white, floor-length gowns while Mrs. Peterson is wearing a black, floor-length gown. (TNT, 1/26/1952, p.12)

Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Fund raising--Tacoma--1940-1950; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma; Tacoma Orthopedic Association, Junior Guild (Tacoma); Peterson, Gunhild J.; Peterson, Janice; Wilson, Alice; Perry, Lorna; Scott, Joan;

Three people pose with a lion, "Simba", in a publicity shot for the National Infantile Paralysis. The Lions Club planned a benefit show, "Thanks a Million", which would be presented at the Temple Theater. Simba, the lion, was to be one of the star performers in the show, which had a circus theme. Simba would be returned to her home at the Point Defiance Zoo in the spring. (TNT, 1/16/1952, p.6)

Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Fund raising--Tacoma--1950-1960; Lions; Simba (Lion); Mascots; Poliomyelitis--Prevention; National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis (Tacoma); Lions Club (Tacoma);

Three members of the Lions Club March of Dimes committee pose with "Simba," a lion cub and "Vicki," a monkey, for a publicity shot for the National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis. The man on the right, A.D. Case of South Tacoma who cared for Simba since her birth at Point Defiance, is holding her chain. The Lions Club sponsored a "Thanks a Million" benefit show at the Temple Theater on January 24th, 1952. The committee met at the home of Judge Bertil Johnson. Shown are, L-R, Judge Bertil Johnson, Robert S. Temme, John Cochran and A.D. Case. (TNT, 1/16/1952, p.6)

Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fund raising--Tacoma--1950-1960; Monkeys; Lions; Poliomyelitis--Prevention; National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis (Tacoma); Johnson, Bertil E.; Temme, Robert S.; Cochran, John; Case, A.D.;

Two young girls pose with a lion cub, "Simba", in a publicity shot for the National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis. Simba is holding a ball between his paws. Simba was to be one of the star performers in a benefit show for the March of Dimes sponsored by the Lion's Club. Note: Lines in print due to diacetate film deterioration. (TNT, 1/16/1952, p.6)

Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Fund raising--Tacoma--1950-1960; Lions; Simba (Lion); Mascots; Poliomyelitis--Prevention; National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis (Tacoma); Lions Club (Tacoma);