Lynden Churches Join World Drive for Inter-Church Week
Lynden's Baptist and Methodist churches plan to participate in the Inter-Church World Movement next week with George W. Frick Jr. as district director. The drive aims to raise a substantial fund for Christian work while preserving denominational independence and coordinating effort across thirty denominations.
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Lynden Churches
BIG World Drive
Lynden
Baptist and Methodist Church
George W. Frick, Jr
Interchurch World Movement
Glendale to Hold Basket Social Tomorrow Night
Glendale school invites all to a basket social featuring a program by Glendale pupils and a talk on the Armenian drive by Dr E T Mathes. Proceeds will fund athletic debt payoff and library books. Mrs Elmer Lund hosted Friday honoring Mr Lunds birthday with many guests and music. Helen Davis recovering after an operation at Sumas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendale
E. T. Mathes
Elmer Lund
Mr. Lund
R. E. Mutchler
C. G. Lund
J. W. Tremain
Elzie Tremain
Harry Beernink
Ww. O. Benadom
Ida Blow
L. Craig
Frank Johnson
Albert
Robert Blow
Theodoris Benadom
Mazie Mutchler
Ada Pyeatt
Lynden Announces Delayed Opening of New Pavement
The new concrete pavements on West Main and Fifth Streets in Lynden will not open to traffic until May 1. Curb mould boards are removed and remaining work will take one or two days. Concrete setting will be extended due to unusually damp weather slowing evaporation.
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West Main
Fifth Streets
Skagit
Cattle Tuberculosis Tests Signed Up In Lynden District
The Lynden district sees several hundred cows signed up at The Tribune office for free tuberculosis examinations. Officials publish the testing rules including indemnity or quarantine options and the appraiser process, with payments capped at 25 dollars for grade cattle and 50 dollars for pure breds.
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Lynden
Tribune
Department of Agriculture
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
Superior Court
Armenian famine talk at Lynden High School
Florence Krillin a native of Armenia speaks at Lynden High School Friday at 8 pm about Near East conditions and war experiences. The community aims to raise 900 dollars as Lynden’s quota for the relief drive, with Elsie Sweet as chairman and dress rehearsal Friday night. Contributions may be left with Miss Sweet City Drug Lynden State Bank or the Art Relief Work.
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Florence M. Krillin
Armenia
Lynden High Sch
T&rive
Lynden
Elsie Sweet
Lyndegive
Great Contralto Miss Stine to Sing in Lynden May 21
Miss Minnie Stine, acclaimed for a rare timbre and strong interpretations, will appear in Lynden on May 21. She debuted in New York a year ago, has sung 75 concerts this season, and is likely to leave concert work for opera soon. This may be Lynden’s first chance to hear such a renowned artist, with plans to bring more top concerts if the turnout is strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Stein
Miss Stine
Nw York City
Giamae
Tia Een
Lynden Christian School to Close for Summer on June Fourth
Lynden Christian School will close on June 4 for the summer. The announcement notes Lynden public schools will close in May.
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Lynden Christian School
City
Funeral services held for John D. Scrimger at Lynden cemetery
A large crowd gathered Wednesday at the Scrimger family home for funeral services for John D. Scrimger who died Tuesday at 73. Born in Frume England on April 2 1847 he came to America as a child and spent 17 years in Whatcom County. He leaves widow Sara F. Scrimger daughters Evelyn Lynden and Mrs A J Weeks Burma and three grandchildren Norma Eleanor and George Weeks. Interment was in Lynden cemetery.
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John D. Scrimger
J. E. Kanarr
Bellingham
Lynden
Mr. Scrimger
Frume
Somersetshire
England
America
Whatcom County
Sara F. Scrimger
Evelyn
A. J. Weeks
Burma
Norma
Eleanor
George Weeks
Maneval Moves to Bellingham to Start Shoe Repair
A B Maneval relocated to Bellingham this week and plans to begin a shoe repairing business there. The notice also discusses livestock sale proceeds and indemnity limits, noting payments only to private owners and excluding government entities.
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A. B. Maneval
Bellingham
City Initiates Sidewalk Plans for Eighth and Edison Streets
City Council passes a Resolution of Intention to sidewalk 8th and Edison Streets. J C Hills named city engineer to oversee the project. Public objections hearing set for May 7 at 8 pm. Ordinance 179 funds sidewalk cleaning and repair, Ordinance 178 authorizes bonds for the city share of West Main and Fifth Street paving.
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8Th
Edison Streets
Sth Street
Edison
Edison Street
9Th Street
Sth
J. C. Hills
Young People's Society to Present Program at Church
The Young People's Society of the Christian Reformed Church will present a program Friday at 8 p.m. at the church. It features a biblical essay Israel's Deliverance Out of Egypt, a solo I Come To Thee, an essay The Massacre of St Bartholomew, a collection organ voluntary, a regustion Boots, and a debate on whether the chief purpose of a prison should be to punish or to reform.
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Young People's Society
Young People’s Society of the
Christian Reformed Church
Mr. Rammerman
Israel
Egypt
John Brink
Johanna Breen
Boots
Jean Vander Griend
Trey
Louis
Helder Bate
John van Dalfsen
John Orange
Ernestine Zweegman
Eddie Kok
Rev
Breen
Lynden District Lauded as Ideal for Berries
Prof J L Stahl told Lynden district growers on a Saturday morning meeting at the Lynden Cannery that the area is ideal for small fruit farming. He predicted a bright future for berry growers, citing Puyallup Valley success and foretelling similar returns here. Thirty five growers attended.
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Lynden
J. L. Stan
Lynden Cannery
Prof
Stahl
Puyallup Valley
Poultrymen Urged to Keep Yards Clean
City Council urged poultry operators within the city limits to maintain clean buildings and yards to protect health. The council discussed ongoing complaints about unsanitary yards and asked poultrymen to cooperate to avoid new rules. During summer, manure piles should be managed daily to prevent fly breeding and neighborhood nuisance. Most growers meet sanitary standards, with a few isolated exceptions.
Women to Organize American Legion Auxiliary
Relatives of service men plan a permanent American Legion Auxiliary at a meeting in the G A R Hall Wednesday at 8 o clock. A charter petition will be sent and, with a large turnout, permanent officers may be elected. Plans include various activities and an enjoyable evening.
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The
American Legion
G. A. R. Hall
Walter Pixley Elected President of City Band
The Lynden Band organized last night with Walter Pixley as president and Gerrit Schuyleman as secretary treasurer. Ernest Dean serves as temporary leader and Everett Hawley as instrumental expert. several new members signed up and attendance is expected to nearly double at the next City Hall meeting Wednesday night.
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Lynden
Walter Pixley
Gerrit Schuyleman
Ernest Dean
Everett Hawley
Ted Rutgers
A. Hansen
al Bergman
John Segel
Mrs. Brokaw Elected Guardian of Lynden Campfire Division
Mrs. Brokaw was elected guardian of one division of the Campfire Girls for Lynden during a Saturday meeting at Miss Esta Hickey's home. The division will be organized further at another Saturday gathering at the same residence. Mrs. J F Miller of Vancouver, formerly Delta, visited local friends this week.
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J. F. Miller
Vancouver
B. C
Miller
Delta
Kroese Family Depart Lynden for Nebraska Visit
Gerrit Kroese and family, guests in Lynden for some time, left Tuesday for California en route to their Nebraska home.
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Gerrit Kroese
Lynden
California
Nebraska
Harry Beernink Spends Weekend in Seattle
Harry Beernink spent the weekend in Seattle, with no further details provided about his activities or events during the stay.
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Harry Beernink
Seattle
Charles P Knapp Dies in Lynden at 89 After Illness
Charles Phillip Knapp died at his Lynden home after several weeks of illness. He was born August 25 1830 in Starksboro Vermont and married Lucy Galluyys in Wisconsin. He is survived by three daughters two sons five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Interment planned in Brandon Wisconsin with funeral arrangements to follow.
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Charles Phillip Knapp
Lynden
Brandon
Wisconsin
Mr. Knapp
Starksboro
Vermont
Lucy Galluys
Knapp
M. H. King
Eva Thompson
Horace Brown
F. E B. Knapp
E. D. Knapp
Bradford
Frances
Harold Knapp
Frank King
St. Paul
Florence King
Edwin and
Bernard Knapp
Woodland News: Palmer Family Moves In New Farm Purchase
Ernest Palmer and family relocated to their newly bought property from Bacon and Ells. A new mill rises this week on Tilicum Farm as the Woodland team defeats Sunrise on their grounds Friday. Various local residents visit and host guests across the area including the Jeffcott family and Mr Correll of Ferndale begins building on acquired land.
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Ernest Palmer
Bacon and Ells
Tilicum
Gertrude Bonnema
Blaine
Rachel Jeffcote
Woodland
Lyn Martin
Bellingham
Res
Holts
P. R. Jeffcott
Nellie
Rachel Jeffcott
Harold
John Barnes
Correll
Ferndale
Woods entertain guests with cards and dancing
Dr and Mrs F L Wood hosted Friday evening cards followed by dancing. Attendees included Mr and Mrs G Waples Mr and Mrs H Walters Mr W Brown Mr Stephens Mr Alexander Mr Don Campbell Miss Johnson Mrs W Jones and Miss Althea Horst.
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F. L. Wood
G. Waples
H. Walters
W. Brown
Stephens
Alexander
Don Campbell
Miss Johnson
W. Jones
Thousands of Cans Mounded in Lynden Cleanup Effort
City officials led by General Frank Knapp organized Lynden's First Annual Clean Up Day collecting thirteen large loads of tin cans. The effort revealed yard clutter and gaps in sanitation rules prompting calls for a health or street commissioner and possible new ordinances. Wagons from Bartlett, plus trucks donated by local businesses, aided the operation.
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Lynden
Frank Knapp
Mr. Knapp
Bartlett
T. R. Burns
Wm. Warren
Ed Edson
Lynn Brown
Norman Crosier
Ed Knapp
General Knapp
Lynden Choral Society Concert Delights Large Audience
A large audience enjoyed the Lynden Choral Society concert at the Christian Reformed Church. Highlights included solos by Mrs. R. Zylstra and Miss Jeanette Rutgers, a duet by Misses Ernestine and Marie Zweegman, and Louis Helders baritone in The Holy City. John Helder directs the chorus with Kreen at organ and Kooyman as accompanist.
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Lynden Choral Society
Christian Reformed Church
Christian Reformél Church
R. Zylstra
Jeanette Rutgers
Ernestine
Marie Zweegman
Holy City
Louis Helder
Paul Kreen
Lena Kooyman
John Helder
Chorl Society
Lynden G I V E S Service Men Free Scholarships
The Y M C A announces free scholarships for Lynden service men with a $2 000 000 appropriation. Eligible subjects include Automobile Gas Engine Repair Radio Teleg raphy College Preparatory and Commercial subjects. Inquiries to 364 Y M C A Building Seattle Mr E S Smith state educational secretary. Enrollment possible in day or night school or by correspondence. Courses cover soils fertilizers farm crops breeding and feeding of livestock dairying poultry farming and farm management.
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Lynden
Ethan 5. Smith
Seattle
E. S. Smith
Miss Emma and Anna Van Dalen Visit Lynden
Misses Emma and Anna Van Dalen of Seattle are visiting Lynden this week at the home of Mrs. Beavers and arrived Wednesday.
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Emma
Anna van Dallen
Seattle
Lynden
Mrs. Beavers
Kensington Club Hosts Fri Evening Entertainment at Jamieson Home
Kensington Club members and their husbands will be entertained Friday evening at the Jamieson residence by Mrs. H. H. Jamieson and Mrs. Charles Philo. Also noted are newborns: a daughter born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Hamstra and a daughter born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Post.
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Kensington Club
Jamieson
H. H. Jamieson
Charles Philo
H. J. Hamstra
Oscar Post
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Mr. Frick
Mr. Jenkins
E. Breen
H. K. Palma
W. O. Benadom
L. A. Jones
Mr. Bayes
United States
Helen Davis
Sumas
Omenes
Menia
Near East
Hor
Sin
Ieden
T. H. Smith
Council
Inten
Tion
St. Bartholomew
Marius Vander Griend
Lynden Chicken
Charles P. Knapp
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