Names and trends in baby naming over time
Historians note how names rise and fall with popularity, citing Dewey after Manila Bay and Christopher as a timeless favorite. The piece discusses spelling variations and the urge for distinctive names, highlighting shifts in male and female given names and the influence of cultural prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Health
Diwagien
Marian
Marian Fe
Mrs. Viarding
Hone
Columbus
America
Christopher
Dewey
Manila Bay
Lange Wombere
Theodores
Lee
Danna
Trena
Paul
Cynthia
Elnora
Betty
Bettie
Bettye
Margery
Marjory
Marjores
Puretie
County Sunday School Notes Busy Roads and Tax Talks
County Sunday School notes highlight good roads aiding travel for the association. Wayne’s figures contrast Gratiot valuation with county costs and tax protests, while obituaries for Isaac Noggle recount his Civil War service and family. The piece covers annual fund drives, local organizing centers, and upcoming Children’s Week plans.
Davis District notes bid flow of people and events
Oscar Stewart left for Battle Creek Monday seeking employment while Farl Forest moves to the Parker farm east of Ithaca. Mrs. Orlin Fletcher helps care for her mother and sister in Alma, and Mrs. Wyant visits H. Young. Lucile Thorn is recalled from Graham district by her ill daughter. Abbie Pierce and Irma Wilson visit John and Mrs. Baker, who celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary with china gifts and refreshments. Custom grinding offered from December 26 by Alma Elevator Co. Brown-Ward Co. promotes food coal and reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Sunday School Association
Wright
Ithaca
Alma
Hiwell
New Haven
New Haven Center
Sethton
Yinger
St. Louis
Grove
Sundey School
Davis
County Association
Itheo
Presbyterian Church
North Star Association
Wootiman
Etting
Nively
Jollie Canouts
Orcas Co
St. Louie
Couny Association
Emerg
Nulding
Ww. Wine
Perrinton
Wm. Roberts
Oscar Stewart
Battle Creek
Farl Forest
Kennedy Farm
Parker Farm
Orlin Fletcher
Mr. Fletcher
Wyant
H. Young
Lucile Thorn
Graham
Church Service Schedule Alma Michigan Churches
Almanac style listing of church services in Alma Michigan detailing First Church of Christ Scientist Reading Room hours The Salvation Army Rev C Glassbrook activities St Marys Catholic St Marys First Methodist Free Methodist Presbyterian First Baptist and other local churches with Sunday services morning worship Sunday School Young Peoples meetings and evangelistic services plus probate notices and chamber of commerce meeting reminder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of Christ Scientist
Alma
Mich
North Park Ave
Christian Science Reading Room
West Superior
Salvation Army
Glassbrook
Free Methodist Church
Corner Cedar
Center Streets
Mellett
Presbyterian Church
W. Superior St
Prospect Ave
W. L. Gelston
Ross Wilson
India
Wilson
First Baptist Church
State and
Hastings Sts
Roy W. Hamilton
Weaver Meeting
Superior Christian Church
H. H. Anderson
Kirk
Boston
Ellisor Bros. Grocery
Bible School
Christian Endeavor
A. Mi
A. Larson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ministry of Prayer
Epworth League
Howard Otto
Matt. W. Duffey
Alma Chamber of Commerce
E. Reece
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Linton
Wey
Wayne
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Eattern
Michigan
Detroit
Hib
Molille
Mackinac
Colgrove
MY Leane Noglé
Pennsylvania
Jeah Hy
Mary Davin
Victor Nogele
Wim. McMinn
Peru
Ind
Mere
Grace Brown
Jacksonville
August Lindstrom
Ike
Lindstrom
Isaac Noggle
Strong
Moble
County Sunday School
Davis District
Alma Elevator Co
Stepnearth
Brown-Ward Co
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Kev
John A. Mulvey
United Brethren Church
Hastings St
Rutledge
Jackson Street Church
C.H, Hull
C. F. Bush
Minneapolis
Minn
A. Bartley
Indy
Ady Dress Barbitte
Aid Wright
Saleman
Gratiot
Iuibella
Micurta
Muntenim
Tonia
Clinton
Rovern Moll
D. HL
Wright House
Lady & Wal KD
Tenine
Demonstator
Chas. L. Perry Sides Co
Burr Oak St
Kalamazoo, Mich
Gratiot Ave
C.H. Redman
Allen Ave
Woodworth Ave
Superior St
L. Bennett
Insurance Roots Wi
Strand Sweet Shop
Mbehe
Bollstrom Motors
Indice S. O. Burstorf
Reveivur
Becher
McLaren & Bush
Arcada
Yerington
Pray
Ely Street
Ujetaine
Twowire Fl
Shirley
Wallen Gerth
Washington Avenue
H. J. McLoughlin
Republic
Hickory St
Frank Clifford
Asia Cemetery Roads
Wm, Story
Frank Hines
Meyer Ave
Breckenridge
Wheeler
Geo. E. Sharrar
W. C. Hammond
Tate
Ellen Fost
Phillie Wo Creaser
Ueluck
Ferenoot
James G. Kress
Mildred FB. Tate
George MH. Ranaill
Clafaring
James. Krew
Oeorge M. Bansill
Ereditare
Watt
Raturdey
Jane
Seluok
Alma Record
Taft
Aera Acuinet
James G. KR Dudge
Brobate
Mildred E. ‘Vart
Vite
Mary Frances Veeder
Spid Court
Ithaes
Ganty
James G. Kross
Philip W. Crenser
Anid Court
Anid
Arue
James
G. Kresey
Baw
State OF Michigan
Smmion
Saante
James G. Krew
Luella Fisk
Phillip W. Creager
Anil
Lg G
Bes
Mildred N Taft
Kreve
Powbate
Sarah K. Farnsworth
Eatate
Ponte
Elias C. Phillipe
Cuter
Elaine
I . P. Losey Registered
Optometriat
Ellison’s Grocery
P&g
Lux Washing
Corner State and
Superior
Gratiot County Gas Co
Roy Burrell
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