Tacoma "Hazels"

Although Pearl is my favorite name for a (potential, probably non-existent) daughter, I do like the name Hazel. And! it's one of the only girl names I like that Seth also tolerates/maybe likes.

After searching "Pearl" in the Tacoma Public Library Image Archives, I decided to search for "Hazel" too.

Hazel Fuhrman

"In May of 1943, Mrs. Hazel Fuhrman was doing her bit for the war effort by working as a shipfitter's helper. Her 18-year-old son was serving in the U.S. Navy. He was stationed in aviation ordnance school at Norman, Oklahoma. This photograph, and six other pictures of war-worker mothers of active service men, was published in the Tacoma Times on May 8, 1943 for the nation's second wartime Mother's Day." (T. Times, 5/8/43)

Hazel Calden

"The Junior Red Cross began a new program to get school age children and young adults to take an active role in the Red Cross's leadership and in service projects. Hazel Calden is teaching children at Edison School how to knit . The youngsters were making afghans for patients at Madigan General Hospital and bed socks for children overseas." (T.Times, 5/23/1947)

Hazel B. Gundstrom

"Mrs. Hazel B. Gundstrom, owner of the Fircrest Gift Mart, demonstrated how easy it was to use the new Polaroid "Land Camera," named after the inventor of instant photography and Polaroid founder Edwin Land. The revolutionary camera was introduced in November of 1948, and sold for $89.75 at Weisfield Jewelers. Advertising extolled the camera; "Takes, makes, finished permanent pictures in one minute" and "No Liquids...No Dark Rooms...No Fuss...No Delays." By 2008, the Polaroid company had discontinued manufacture of the instant analog camera and all instant film products." (TNT, 6/12/1949)

Hazel G. Churchill

"Hazel G. Churchill, the owner of Churchill's Kidy-Vil, 751-53 Saint Helens Ave., stretches across her sales counter to hand her young customer, Patricia Churchill, a piece of candy. Hazel G. Churchill opened her children's clothing store in 1949. She and her mother, Laura Churchill owned and operated the Churchill Shop, 904 Broadway, for over 25 years. The Kidy-Vil store, which was aimed squarely at the mothers and children of the first part of the post-war babyboom, only stayed in business for about five years." (4/25/1950)

Hazel Schaeffer

"Members of the Dr. H.G. Willard Orthopedic Guild strolled arm-in-arm across a lawn, promoting their dance, "September Song," scheduled for September 5, 1952 at the University-Union Club. They were, L-R, Mrs. Jack Getaz, Janet (Mrs. Donald) Eshelman, Norma G (Mrs. William) Lyness, Hazel (Mrs. Ralph C.) Schaeffer, Jr., and Peggy M. (Mrs. Lewis) Ellis." (TNT, 9/1/1952)

Hazel Klatt

"Hazel (Mrs. Elmer M.) Klatt is working on needlework while watching television in her living room. The man on the television may be announcing the news or weather. The doors of the television are open for viewing. A spinning wheel sits next to Mrs. Klatt and a series of silouettes have been added around a print of a woman wearing a hat over the television." (9/19/1952)

Hazel Erchinger

"The Tacoma Public Library staff of almost all women sits at the round tables of the Children's Room. To the right appears to be a circulation desk. Franklin F. Hopper, the sole man in the photograph, was the librarian at that time. Other staff members were tentatively identified as Elena Claucey, Susan Crampton, Martha Snell, Hazel Esterbrook, Allene Nash, Izola Smith, Nell Unger, Jeanne Johnson, Emily Caskey, Leola Durkee, Hazel Erchinger, Jess Carson, Kate Firmin." (ca. 1910)

Hazel Kenworthy

"Mrs. Hazel Kenworthy poses in English riding clothes, standing beside her horse, for the Woodbrook Hunt Club. Mrs. Kenworthy was the wife of J. Fred Kenworthy, president of Kenworthy Grain & Milling Co., and she herself was vice-president of the company. The company was located at 5440-48 S. Washington, at the corner of So. 56th. The Kenworthys resided at 605 No. 8th. The Kenworthys married in 1918. Mrs. Kenworthy was formerly Miss Hazel W. Augustine and a graduate of Lincoln High School. On January 26, 1940, Mrs. Kenworthy died suddenly at her home after failing to rally from an operation two weeks prior. She was on the board of the Tacoma Garden Club and the State Arboretum at the University of Washington." (T. Times, 1/27/1940)

Hazel Gjerde

"Can-can girls at Steve's Gay '90s. A staple at the South Tacoma restaurant, Steve's Gay '90s, was the trio of can-can dancers in full costume. Joining the newest members on June 2, 1970, was Hazel Gjerde who had danced at Steve's for 14 years before retirement. This picture was used in the News Tribune large ad on June 18th to advertise Steve's 3-day celebration entitled "Good Ol' Days." The Gay 90s Revue would feature 25 entertainers, free noisemakers and free hats." (TNT ad, 6-18-70)

Hazel York

"For the second November in a row, the Tahoma Guild of the Tacoma Orthopedic Association in 1947 set out "Wishing Candles" in many restaurants as a fund raiser for a much needed children's hospital in Tacoma. People were asked to donate coins as they made a wish. From left to right, guild members Mrs. Betty Vogel, co-chairman of the project Hazel B. (Mrs. Arthur) York, and Myra J. (Mrs. E.R.) Fetterolf light one of the "Wishing Candles" at an unidentified restaurant." (T. Times, 11/21/1947)

Hazel Green

"On June 22, 1925, Hazel Green, right, and Arline Abel posed boldly in front of the Rialto Theater, clutching pipes in their mouths. They were demonstrating the newest fad, how young ladies were discarding their cigarettes in favor of pipes. The women were performers in the Ziegfeld Follies "Phantograph" advertised on the sign boards. The Follies novelty act preceded the movie and starred six beautiful bathing beauties, a comedian and a German police dog in a live action skit. Each audience member was given an early form of 3-D glasses that brought them up close and personal with the action. Viewers ducked falling ladders and water from the garden hose, screaming and laughing. The act was followed by the feature film "If I Marry Again." (TNT, 6/24/1925)

Hazel Morgan

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"On September 3, 1941, Hazel Morgan models an evening gown of black velvet for the Tacoma Times fall fashion layout. The dress is velvet combined with taffeta. It is topped by a white lined black velvet cape with gold kid applique at the shoulders." (9/3/1941)

Hazel MacPherson

"Some of the local Red Cross roll call leaders posed in the organization's office on 12th and Pacific on May 14, 1942. They were, left to right, Mrs. A.D. Fay- vice chairman of roll call, Hazel (Mrs. James E.) MacPherson, Lunella (Mrs. Elmore) McMaster and Katherine (Mrs. Charles F.) Grover. The roll call was the Red Cross's annual campaign for membership. It started on June 18th and involved thousands of volunteers. The goal for 1942 was 30,000. More volunteers were needed to support the organization's wartime activities." (TNT, 5/18/42)

Hazel Blair

"Bowling was one of the most popular sports during the 1950s for both men and women, and many companies sponsored teams. The Blair Construction Co., at 3022 So. 38th, was started shortly after WWII by Vernon S. Blair. The company did roofing, siding, remodeling and new construction. The five women on the Blair Construction Co. bowling team of April 1955 are (l to r standing) Rosemary, Hazel and Maggie. Seated are Bernidine (also known as Pennie) and Berniece. Rosemary is Rosemary Blair, the wife of Vernon Blair." (4/15/1955)

Hazel Kasae

"On Friday, April 22, 1938, employees at Peoples Store will reverse roles. Women are assigned to management positions and men, including company president Samuel Ewing, (seated at left), and merchandise manager Fred Carleton, (seated at right), fill work stations held by women for the day. This role reversal was offered by Peoples twice a year, and on this occasion, the employees got to elect their own officers. The employees are, left to right, standing Evelyn Knoell, Isabelle Swanson, Helen Kiracafe, Freida Belle Worden, Elsie McDaniels, Olga Miller, Hazel Kasae, Brownie Davies & G.R. Milstead. Seated are Ewing, President elect for the day Mary Youmans, Amelia Berger and Carleton." (T.Times, 4/19/38)

There are lots of Hazels!

Hazel hasn't seen as drastic drop in popularity as has Pearl. According to the Social Security Names Database:

Popularity of the female name Hazel

Year of birth	Rank
2012	175
2011	209
2010	264
2009	293
2008	345
2007	358
2006	466
2005	516
2004	681
2003	681
2002	767
2001	750
2000	893
1999	915
1998	942
1997	a
1996	a
1995	a
1994	a
1993	a
1992	a
1991	a
1990	a
1989	a
1988	a
1987	a
1986	a
1985	a
1984	a
1983	a
1982	a
1981	a
1980	a
1979	a
1978	a
1977	a
1976	a
1975	946
1974	921
1973	888
1972	801
1971	773
1970	679
1969	685
1968	618
1967	594
1966	543
1965	515
1964	512
1963	472
1962	459
1961	433
1960	397
1959	392
1958	361
1957	334
1956	315
1955	287
1954	257
1953	251
1952	244
1951	225
1950	219
1949	205
1948	201
1947	183
1946	175
1945	164
1944	147
1943	144
1942	139
1941	131
1940	123
1939	118
1938	111
1937	106
1936	96
1935	92
1934	87
1933	82
1932	75
1931	74
1930	71
1929	64
1928	59
1927	53
1926	48
1925	45
1924	42
1923	40
1922	37
1921	34
1920	34
1919	32
1918	33
1917	31
1916	31
1915	26
1914	29
1913	27
1912	25
1911	25
1910	24
1909	24
1908	24
1907	23
1906	23
1905	25
1904	23
1903	26
1902	25
1901	23
1900	29
1899	26
1898	19
1897	18
1896	22
1895	22
1894	23
1893	22
1892	25
1891	32
1890	37
1889	48
1888	55
1887	72
1886	81
1885	105
1884	122
1883	149
1882	191
1881	217
1880	356