Middle names and initials intrigue presidents and commoners alike
A Betty Sullivan piece traces how middle initials and names have shaped identities from Harry S Truman to Jesse Smith and beyond, detailing historic quirks, early practices, notable record breakers, and the playful yet telling impact of name choices on fame and fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Sullivan
United Sates
Frederick
Harry S Truman
Jesse Smith
Missouri
Shmippe
Salomon
Truman
Jesse N. South
Jesse S
Smith
England
Thals
Anthony Ashley Cooper
John James Sandilands
Melia
Thomas Dooley Pyp
Cooper
Thomas Dooley
Pyp
Civen
F. S. Key
Francs Scott Key
C. E Hughes
Charles Evans Hughes
J. Charles Thomas
John C. Thomas
Judge Goldsborough
J. Lievwetisn Lewis
John L. Lewis
White House
Carole Lombard
George Alfred Townsend
Tourize
John D Rockefeller name mystery and campus dining hall upgrade
The article notes a public fascination with the middle initial D in John D Rockefeller and shifts to Maryland College Park announcing the completion of improved dining facilities. University officials say the renovated dining hall will serve about 20 000 meals daily upon reopening.
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College Park
University of Maryland
Lupo
Weekend Visitors and Park Outing Highlight Maryland Notice
Sunday gatherings at Green Ridge State Park Cumberland feature Lime Kim Mrs H E Wallick and Vernon Mevna with other locals from Buckeystown Middletown and Fredrick area. Residents like William Kubrick Sr William Betty Newman Paul Green and families joined, with several listed names indicating a social scene in rural Maryland communities. The fragmentary text reflects a local social snapshot rather than a larger event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lime Kim
H E Wallick
Vernon Mevnand
Green Hidge State Park
Cumberland
Maryland Trappers Association
Wiliam Kubrick Sr
Buckeystown
William Betty Newman
Middletown
Paul Green
Shurley Ard
Juzabeth Walhek
Miss McDonald
Forest Covell
Birthday of Daughter Celebrated at Burlington Virginia Home
Sunday visitors from Lucketts and nearby towns gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Sout Cecil Binthdal in Burlington Virginia for a birthday surprise party honoring their daughter on June 5. Guests included Mr and Mrs Medard W and others, with congratulations extended to the Oland family for the new baby born at Arlington VA hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edward Oland
Aulington, Va
William Compher
James Ley
Yues
Andy Ley
Miss Newton
Lucketts
Sout Cecil
Binthdal
Dol BS
Local families listed in Frederick News social notes
The Frederick newspaper item names Wesley Wilt of Rockville and many local families including Mr and Mrs Frazier Webb and children Stephen Faye and Bobby of Urbanna Maude Barker Brunswick Thomas Carter Brunswick Mr and Mrs Co Harrison Leesburg area June 16 1948 Albert Frye and children Barbara Alice May near Lucketts Claude Harper Joseph and William Cooper near Lucketts Va highlighting community ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Wilt
Rockville
Frazier Webb
Stephen, Faye
Bobby
Urbana
Maude Barker
Brunswick
Thoma Carter
Co Harrison
Leesburg
Albert Frye
Barbara and
Alice May
Lucketts
Claude Harper
Joseph and
William Cooper
Lucketts, Va
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Abericus G
Oxford
Atlante
Robert Treat Paines
Massachusetts
the Lees
Richard Henry
Francis Lightfoot
Virginia
New Republic
John Quincey Adams
Daniel Tompkins
Walter Snow
Fyel
North Market St
Thomas Constr. & Eng. Co
Jefferson Street
Union Bridge Lions Fair
Aldritian
Byron E. Hartzler
New Windsor, Md
Jong
H. Hares Kithag Co, Weestan Salem Fnc
Hanes Headquarters
Rosenour
Fate
John D Rockefeller
John D
Ee Sere Herrea
North Market Street
Thomas
Mair
Beauty Shop
Patrick Street
Taletcare
Old Reading Pale Reserve
Old Reading Brewery, Inc
Reading
Penna
Sle
the News
Frederick, Md
Wednes
Markell & Ford
Reddle’s
AG As
Rhei
Aes
The
Farmers & Mechanics National Bank
A Bosal Pty
Nash
Lawson Motor Sales
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