29 Apr 1920
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Newspaper
Lynden Tribune
Location
Lynden, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1920
Page
1
Hundreds of Lynden district farmers sign for government tuberculosis herd tests. The program aims to test every local herd, potentially boosting Lynden dairy prices. Free tests require isolation of reactors or slaughter for inspection with state and federal reimbursement.
Mrs. Florence M. Krikorian described vast starvation in Trans Caucasus regions and refugee misery across Karabagh Shusha Nakhichevan and surrounding areas. She cited 263000 homeless refugees in Russian Armenia and 248000 destitute residents with no food. The Near East Relief effort led by Cleveland H. Dodge aims to raise funds to save thousands of lives.
The County Board of Commissioners will hold a 2 PM hearing on the Everson-Van Buren Road paving petition. The proposed improvement would cover an assessment district spanning Nooksack Township and multiple sections in Townships 40 and 41, including R 4 E and R 3 E, with sections listed for inclusion.
Lynden Ferndale and Everson youths received four leaf clover pins for club work during the Whatcom County Achievement Clubs rally. Ed Kamm of Lynden was re elected president with Laura Clarkson and Henellen Harrison of Ferndale named as vice president and secretary treasurer. The county club profit totaled 5520 62 from products valued at 9193 37 after expenses of 3618 81.
Lynden hosts Whatcom County Dairymen's Association meeting at Hawley's Hall with a 1 p m start. J A Scollard of the United Dairy Association will discuss progress in higher milk prices and a Fraser Valley Milk Producers Association leader is invited. The event includes musical numbers.
The annual county convention of the Pythian Sisters convened at the I. O. O. F. Hall in Lynden with over one hundred members from across the county. Sixteen candidates were initiated. Lynden Chapter hosted a dinner and a dance in the evening.
Ingvold Knutzen, a Skagit Construction Company crew member, suffered a severe burn to his left hand Monday while starting a fire in a large concrete mixer. He was treated at the scene and released.
To honor Miss Elsie Sweet who leaves Lyndon next month after years on the high school faculty the Eastern Star chapter will entertain this evening at the Masonic Hall. Dick Bajema returns home from St Luke's hospital in much improved condition after appendicitis and pleurisy treatment.
Mrs A Van Dalen arrived in Seattle today. Her daughter Emma Anna came with her, arriving yesterday.
The narrative extols the Navy's grandeur seen from a dreadnought and a line of ice ships. it claims such scenes forge men, build resilience, and inspire pride in a powerful force respected worldwide. It urges readers to value and claim the Navy as their own.
Friends gathered Saturday afternoon for funeral rites for Mrs Annetta Whipple conducted by Rev George Brundage of Bellingham with remarks by John Hartley of Sumas. Interment was Lynden Cemetery. She died at her Northwood home after five years of paralysis. Born January 28 1855 in Illinois she lived in Illinois Minnesota and Wisconsin before marrying G H Whipple June 22 1865. She is survived by her husband five sons and six grandchildren.
The Senior Class won the interclass track meet Friday afternoon at the Grounds. Juniors took second and Sophomores third. Individual winners included Fred Hatley with multiple firsts in high jump and shot put events, Frank Hatley in javelin, discus, and sprints, and Sprague in the mile and 440.
The Young People’s Society of the Christian Reformed Church presented an evening program at the church. George Rammerman opened, followed by essays from John Brink and Marius Vander Griend. A debate on prison purpose featured John Van Dusen, John Orange, Ernestine Zweetman, and Eddie Kok. Musical numbers by Marie Zweegman, Johann Breen, and Louis Helder were enjoyed.
Mrs. Charles Jamieson and her daughter Es telle have spent the winter in California and Portland respectively. After a month long visit at the H H Jamieson home they depart for their Minnesota residence.
H J Lannin of Los Angeles visited Mrs L Krause. The Kensington Club meets Friday May 7 at Mrs R B Le Cocq's home. Mrs John Lanknaar is ill. Benjamin Zylska is sick. A son was born to Mr and Mrs W C McNallie on Tuesday. Miss Elsie Sweet spent Sunday visiting friends in Vancouver B C.
Lynden area authorities schedule a Tuesday bid opening at 2 pm for a 2006 foot Lynden Bridge on Hannagan Road. The span will be 20 feet wide with 24 to 26 foot approaches using existing piers to cut costs. Work to begin after Lynden Laurel paving advances, with decking of 4x4 and removal of current ironwork to other county sites. Also, bids for Old Channel bridge and Lummi River Bridge will be opened the same day.
Rev W O Benadom scout master reports 35 scouts after excluding six under age 12 from registration. Younger boys will remain in a separate patrol until eligible for tenderfoot tests. A regional enlistment drive runs May 1 through May 30 seeking associate members to support local and allied youths. Benadom appeals to patriotic citizens to help neighborhood boys alongside international relief efforts.
J. C. Hills county engineer inspected Lynden paving this week and announced it would be opened to traffic on Saturday. He will supervise the project including sidewalking of 8th and Edison Streets.
Funeral services for the late C P Knapp were held Sunday afternoon at one oclock at the Knapp Funeral Parlors conducted by Rev W O Benadom. The body will be taken to Brandon Wisconsin for burial.
Mrs H H Jamieson and Mrs Charles Philo entertained Kensington Club members and husbands Friday evening. Rooms were prettily decorated with daffodils and a luncheon followed after five hundred. Guests included Mrs Laura Lee Miss Daisy Keene Miss Althea Horst and Dr E P Spearin of Bellingham.
Mr and Mrs C N Moulton guests of Worthen family this week they reside East Charleston Vermont their old home. They drove from Vermont to California in a Ford. Lynden Masonic Lodge members attended impressive initiation ceremonies in Bellingham Thursday with Gov Hart delivering an address.
Mrs. L. N. Post of Aberdeen Washington visited with Mrs. L. Krouse last week exchanging greetings and news about family and neighbors.
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