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);

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);

Articles from the collection of Mrs. J.C. Haley were to be part of the international exhibit held at the Y.W.C.A. on November 29, 1951. Mrs. Herman Myhrman, Mrs. Norman Grant and Chinese visitor Miss Ann Sun (from left) happily examine some of the majolica ware from Italy that Mrs. Haley collected on her last visit to Europe. National costumes, folk songs and other collections from foreign lands would be displayed for the public in Weyerhaeuser Hall. This exhibit would be the climax of the World Fellowship Week. (TNT 11-25-1951, D-13)

Young Womens Christian Association (Tacoma); Exhibitions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Costumes; Myhrman, Herman--Family; Grant, Norman--Family; Sun, Ann;

Members of the American Legion's Last Man Club met in November, 1951, in the Model Grill's Flame Room. All the men are wearing caps denoting the Tacoma affiliation. The Club was formed in December of 1938 by World War I veterans who were past Commanders of the Edward B. Rhodes Post of the American Legion. Eight flags are draped over empty chairs in front of the standing men, to honor those who have passed away. The last survivor would receive a 1917 bottle of cognac, kept in a safe deposit box at Puget Sound Bank.

American Legion Club (Tacoma); Patriotic societies--Tacoma--1950-1960; Clubs--Tacoma--1950-1960; Flags--United States; Model Grill (Tacoma); Last Man Club (Tacoma);

Members of the Ellen Satterlee Orthopedic Guild are dressed in formals in a photograph taken on November 9, 1951. The three teenagers are assisting in preparations for a silver tea to be held in the home of Mrs. Harold Meyer on Gravelly Lake. They are, L-R, Kathy Sharman, Mrs. Meyer, Mrs. Chris Reynolds, guild sponsor, Betty Frangen, guild president, and Mary Gibbs. Kathy Sharman and Mary Gibbs are co-chairmen of the silver tea. (TNT 12-1-51, p. 5, TNT 12-3-51, p.7)

Tacoma Orthopedic Association, Ellen Satterlee Guild (Tacoma); Women--Clubs--Tacoma; Women--Social life--1950-1960; Teenagers--Tacoma--1950-1960; Evening gowns--Tacoma--1950-1960;

The Ellen Satterlee Orthopedic Guild sold large styled 1952 appointment calendars to benefit the soon-to-be constructed Mary Bridge Children's Hospital. The Guild, part of the Tacoma Orthopedic Association, would be staffing booths at Fisher's and Rhodes' department stores in November, 1951. From left to right: Mrs. Ray Novak, Mrs. William Rademaker, Mrs. Vernor Shields, Mrs. L.W. Craig and Mrs. Carl Eckstein. (TNT 11-9-51, p. 14)

Tacoma Orthopedic Association, Ellen Satterlee Guild (Tacoma); Women--Clubs--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fund raising--Tacoma--1950-1960; Calendars;

Ellen Satterlee, Orthopedic Guild. Five women gathered around a card table piled high with calendars on November 7, 1951. Sign states: Get your 1952 Appointment Calendars now. Benefit Tacoma Orthopedic Association." From left to right are: Mrs. Ray Novak, Mrs. William Rademaker, Mrs. Vernor Shields; Mrs. L.W. Craig and Mrs. Carl Eckstein. These guild members were selling the appointment calendars in support of a new children's hospital, later named Mary Bridge Children's Hospital. (TNT 11-9-1951, p. 14- alt. photograph)

Tacoma Orthopedic Association, Ellen Satterlee Guild (Tacoma); Women--Clubs--Tacoma--1950-1960; Calendars; Fund raising--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Harriet Deering Orthopedic Guild. Margaret (Mrs. John) Heaton, Jane Heaton and Mrs. John D. Semark are admiring the tiny furnishings of this large dollhouse on October 29, 1951. The dollhouse was built by Joel Durnin for the Harriet Deering Orthopedic Guild who were responsible for its contents. This guild project was meant to make a happy Christmas for a lucky child. (TNT 11-9-1951, p. 15-alt. photograph)

Tacoma Orthopedic Association, Harriet Deering Guild (Tacoma); Dollhouses; Semark, John D.--Family; Heaton, Margaret; Heaton, John--Family; Heaton, Jane;

Enjoying an informal social hour preceding the monthly meeting of the Presidents' Council at the YWCA were (l-r) : Mrs. Paul R. Gore, Mrs. Carlisle Dietrich, Mrs. W.J. Fabey, Mrs. George C. Starlund, Mrs. Everett Jensen and Mrs. Robert E. Levinson. The women posed on October 18, 1951, around a lace cloth covered table with silver tea and coffee service. The Presidents' Council was composed of leaders of local clubs. (TNT 10-20-51, p. 5-alt. photograph)

Young Womens Christian Association (Tacoma); Presidents' Council (Tacoma); Gore, Paul R.--Family; Dietrich, Carlisle--Family; Fabey, W.J.--Family; Starlund, George C.--Family; Jensen, Everett--Family; Levinson, Robert E.--Family;

View of Master of Foxhounds Earl Craig and wife Leona. Members of the Woodbrook Hunt Club are making preparations for the start of the hunting season in early October, 1951. Earl Craig, Master of Foxhounds, steadies the ladder while his wife Leona touches the Woodbrook sign on their brand new red barn. The Woodbrook sign is made of white horseshoes. The Craigs suffered tremendous losses when Woodbrook caught fire in the summer of 1950. A small white sign warning that smoking is prohibited around the stables is a sober reminder of fire's dangers. (TNT 10-14-51, D-1)

Woodbrook Hunt Club (Lakewood); Craig, Earl; Craig, Leona; Horseshoes;

The 50th anniversary of the Virginia Dare chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution was celebrated with a guest tea at the Washington State Historical Society museum on Monday, September 10, 1951. Charter members of the chapter were among those in attendance. Five unidentified women stand behind serving table and three-tierd cake. Portrait of Issac Stevens and other pioneer items in background. (TNT 9-16-51, D-1)

National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (Tacoma); Tea parties--Tacoma--1950-1960; Women--Clubs--Tacoma--1950-1960; Washington State Historical Building (Tacoma);

In August of 1951, sailors from the Tacoma Navy Station found the Tacoma U.S.O. at South 13th and Fawcett to be an ideal place to relax, and test their skills with a pool cue or a ping pong paddle. During the summer of 1951 Fort Lewis, McChord Air Force Base and all the nearby military bases were jammed to wartime troop levels due to the conflict in Korea. The Tacoma Community Chest donated funds to the U.S.O. to help provide wholesome recreational actives for servicemen stationed here. During the previous year, over 20,000 military personnel had used U.S.O. facilities in Tacoma. (TNT 10-4-51, D-5) TPL-10387

USO clubs (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Tacoma Community Chest (Tacoma); Charitable organizations; Billiards--Tacoma--1950-1960; Military personnel--Tacoma--1950-1960; Korean War, 1950-1953--Military personnel;

On Saturday July 21, 1951, members of the Ellen Satterlee Junior Orthopedic Guide became seafaring revellers when they boarded the Gallant Lady for a picnic lunch and cruise. Charting a course are Betty Frangen (left), president, and Joyce Johnstone, chairman of the party. The cruise included a stop at Burton Beach so that the guild members could enjoy an afternoon swim. Ordered by the Ellen Satterlee Orthopedic Guild. (TNT, 7/21/1951, p.8)

Tacoma Orthopedic Association, Ellen Satterlee Guild (Tacoma); Frangen, Betty; Johnstone, Joyce; Women--Clubs--Tacoma; Women--Social life--1940-1950; Boats; Helms; Charts;

The big winners in the annual Poggie club salmon derby held at Point Defiance on July 22, 1951 were: (l to r) Gary Anderson, sixth-place winner; Ronald Robbecke, first boys' prize with his catch which weighed 16 pounds, 13 ounces; Caryn Ann Piper, first girls' prize with her salmon which weighed 15 pounds, 4 ounces; Chuck Lucich, fourth prize, and Jim Johnson, fifth prize. The third place winner, David Rivett, was not present when this picture was taken. The 335 kids who took part in the annual competition pulled in approximately 512 pounds of salmon, with the help of their dads and friends, during the eight hours of competition. (Ordered by Erling Bergersen.) (TNT, 7/24/1951, p.1) TPL-4781

Poggie Club (Tacoma); Children fishing--Tacoma--1950-1960; Contests--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fish; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Beaches--Tacoma--1950-1960; Anderson, Gary; Robbecke, Ronals; Piper, Caryn Ann; Lucich, Chuck; Johnson, Jim;

Miss Jean Trovani, retiring president, presented the presidential gavel to Miss Mitzi Pinch, the new president of the Dr. Edward Rich Orthopedic Junior Guild, on July 10, 1951. Miss Pinch entertained the group at a pot luck dinner at the home of her parents, Morris and Sonya Plotkin. Other new officers that were installed were: Janet Kidd, vice president; Gloria Sideres, secretary; and Marcia Knapp, treasurer. Ordered by Jean Trovani.

Tacoma Orthopedic Association, Dr. Rich Guild (Tacoma); Community service--Tacoma--1950-1960; Plotkin, Morris--Homes & haunts; Trovani, Jean; Pinch, Mitzi;

Members of the Seattle Yacht Club are shown enjoying themselves. They are, L-R, Mrs. Cecil E. Powell, Capt. Byard L. McIntosh, Capt. Foster Pratt and Mrs. Pratt, Capt Powell and Mrs. McIntosh. They were shown in a photo essay about yacht clubs around Puget Sound. Ordered by the Tribune, Barbara Dana. (TNT, 6/17/1951, p.D-1)

Yacht clubs; Photojournalism--Tacoma; Powell, Cecil E.--Family; McIntosh, Byard L.--Family; Pratt, Foster--Family; Helms--Seattle;

The Tacoma News Tribune featured a one-page photo story about activities around pleasure boats and various yacht clubs around Puget Sound. Here six women and seven men have gathered for coffee and a chance to catch up on the local goings on. Ordered by the Tribune, Barbara Dana. (TNT, 6/17/1951, p.D-1)

Yacht clubs; Photojournalism--Tacoma;

These women are forty of the 170 housewives who completed Red Cross certificates in home nursing to be able to care for the sick in their own homes as part of defense in emergency. Names are listed in the newspaper. The American Red Cross was also 70 years old in May 1951. They reported that $1,000,000,000 had been spent at home and overseas in the 50 years since its first report to Congress. More than 1,600,000 unpaid Red Cross volunteers had donated 1,077,209,000 hours of service since 1933. Ordered by the American Red Cross. (TNT, 6/10/1951, p.D-12; 5/21/1951, p.14)

Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Community service--Tacoma--1950-1960; American National Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma);

Five leaders of the junior department of the Washington State Federation of Women's Clubs who attended the State convention pose for their group portrait at the Winthrop Hotel. They are, L-R, Mrs. Edward C. Francisco of Pomeroy; Mrs. Norman E. Robbins of Kennewick; Mrs. Lloyd Mitchell of Kelso; Mrs. Malcolm Mays of Yakima; and Mrs. Milton Sutton of Seattle. The junior day session of the Washington State Federation of Women's clubs was June 12, 1951. The theme for junior day was "Juniors Rise to Achievement through Friendship and Unity". Ordered by Mrs. Peter Berone. (TNT, 6/14/1951, p.9)

Junior Women's Club (Tacoma); Women--Clubs--Tacoma; Washington State Federation of Women's Clubs (Tacoma); Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

State convention of Junior Women's Club of Tacoma, Mrs. Berone. Six women and a man are admiring a model of the ship "Queen Mary". The Washington State Federation of Women's Clubs 1951 convention was held in Tacoma June 11, 12, 13 and 14, 1951. The theme for the convention wea "Pride in Achievement". (TNT, 6/3/1951, p.D-7)

Junior Women's Club (Tacoma); Women--Clubs--Tacoma; Model ships;

New officers were installed by the Lincoln Lions Club at a dinner-dance at the Chateau. Wendall Kinney was master of ceremonies. The new officers are, L-R, standing: Robert D. Sizer, secretary; Dr. Charles E. Newschwander, past president; Cecil H. Beebe, board member, and Dr. Harold A. Dabroe, treasurer. Seated, Charles D. McCoy, president and Michael J. Sterbick, vice president. Men's fashion called for more colorful and larger designs in neckties. (TNT, 6/4/1951, p.14)

Clubs--Tacoma--1950-1960; Lions Club (Tacoma); Neckties; Sizer, Robert D.; Newschwander, Charles E.; Beebe, Cecil H.; Dabroe, Harold A.; McCoy, Charles D.; Sterbick, Michael J.;

June Otto, left, and Janet Spadafore, right, were co-chairs of the committee for the progressive dinner of the Ellen Satterlee Junior Orthopedic Guild. Betty Frangen was to receive the group for the cocktail course, June Otto was hostess for the soup course. Janet Spadafore hosted the salad course and Ann Friberg presented the main course. Dena Wold served dessert. Sally Boothe was in charge of the coffee. Ordered by Ellen Satterlee Orthopedic Guild, June Otto. (TNT, 6/21/1951, p.12)

Tacoma Orthopedic Association, Ellen Satterlee Guild (Tacoma); Women--Clubs--Tacoma; Women--Social life--1940-1950; Otto, June; Spadafore, Janet;

The exterior of "The Northwesterner", the model display home for the third annual Home Show built by the Tacoma Master Builders. The design for the home was an adaptation of Spokane architect Bruce Walker's design that won first award in home design competition. The home was listed for sale at this time for $15,300 by Richaven Realtors. (TNT, 5/26/1951)

Tacoma Master Builders Association (Tacoma); Model houses--Tacoma; Houses--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.;

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;

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;

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);