Call for More Men to Fill Army Quota in Rural Whatcom
In Whatcom County rural district the draft board plans to call more men for examination after a first week of testing. About 30 percent pass the physical, many seek exemptions, and 450 are examined this week. A second call may go out next week as claims are resolved. Married men are not automatically exempt. the Washington ruling notes dependency and adequate support from other sources determine discharge advisability.
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Whatcom County
Washington
Fishtrap Creek Bridge Contract Awarded in County Meeting
Anderson and Shields won the bid to construct the Fishtrap Creek bridge at a cost of 5 611 dollars, beating Knoxson Kirk Construction and the engineer’s estimate of 5500 dollars. The project must finish by October 1, with traffic disruption unlikely until after the fair. Pertainent local notices include residents visiting relatives in Lynden and Goshen residents staying with family near Bellingham.
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Anderson and Shields
Knoxson-Kirk Construction Company
Condolence Resolutions for George Erz
Lynden Lodge No 137 Knights of Pythias honors George Erz a beloved husband and father and pioneer citizen of Whatcom County. The lodge extends sympathy to his family, orders a copy of the resolutions kept in minutes, and published in the Lynden Tribune.
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Whatcom County
Lynden Lodge No. 137
Knights of Pythias
Lynden Tribune
Poultrymen Set Meeting at Laurel Grange Hall
District poultrymen will meet Saturday night at the Laurel Grange hall to discuss marketing all eggs through the Washington Co operative Egg and Poultry Association. All poultrymen in the district are invited to attend. Fern Dale attendees supported the state organization last week.
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Laurel Grange Hall
Washington Co-operative Egg and Poultry Association
Ferndale
Plan for New School Students and Vacation Ending
Superintendent William Fisher will interview all students at the High School during August 20–25 from 2 to 5 daily to discuss plans for the coming school year. A double period system will be used with Spanish added to the commercial course. Boarding arrangements should be discussed with Mr. Fisher. Various local residents are reported returning from trips and visits to relatives, with several families planning outings and attending events.
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William Fisher
Mr. Fisher
Northwood resident confined as week two passes
Northwood residents report E E Clow confined to bed for a couple of weeks. Local happenings include appendicitis surgery for Mrs Scouten in Bellingham and various visits and church events around Lynden Birch Bay and Maple Falls. Principal Warrick seeks rental housing for next year. several families vacationing in Birch Bay.
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E. E. Clow
J. C. Warrick
Northwood
Nooksack
J. M. Middeke
Clearlake
Eanning
Lynden
Clarence Cavender
Mill-Wright
Maple Falls
Mundell
Holmes
Handy Boys
Birch Bay
George Goodrick
Blanche
Bellingham
Bloom
Roo & van Leeuwen
H. Ripperda
William
Virginia
St. Stremler’s
Farmers to Form Party in County
Formation of a Non-Partisan League in this county will be held Monday and Tuesday Aug 20 and 21. Ferndale hosts a 1 p m meeting Monday and Nooksack at the same hour Tuesday, with North Dakota League representatives outlining the plan that led to farmer rule of all state offices. All rural citizens urged to attend.
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North Dakota
Ferndale
Nooksack
Non-Partisan League
Free Washington Farmer subscription with Lynden Tribune
Lynden Tribune subscribers who pay up this month will receive the Washington Farmer for one year at no cost. The Washington Farmer, a dollar value, is a well regarded weekly Spokane publication with top state agricultural experts on its staff. Pay your subscription this month to Tribune and enjoy the free farm paper.
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Lynden Tribune
Washington Farmer
Spokane
The
Tribune
Lynden Township Names New Clerk Amid Local Travel Notes
Conrad Axling is appointed Lynden Township clerk succeeding Fred P. Close who moved away. The piece lists Lynden residents traveling to Portland Seattle and Birch Bay, with social visits for retirees and pioneers. It notes salmon cannery activity at Lummi Island and harvest-field work delaying Washington State College’s opening.
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Conrad Axling
Lynden Township
Fred P. Close
Axling
John Nickleson
Lummi Island
Carlisle Packing Company
Whatcom County Fair Introduces Utility Class for Hens
Whatcom County Fair sua opens a new utility classification for poultry judged by egg production rather than appearance. Hens laying 200 or more eggs may be ranked queen despite imperfect combs or feathers. Birds can be entered in show, utility, or both with Hogan system judging in utility.
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Whatcom County
Poultry Department
Fair Board
Sheriff Seizes Two Cars For Bringing Liquor From Canada
Sheriff Will Wallace seized two automobiles last week after they brought liquor into the county from Canada. Six Mt. Vernon men were arrested on Saturday night and fined $50 plus costs. Wallace vows to stamp out liquor traffic and remains vigilant for violations.
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Will Wallace
Canada
Mt. Vernon
Wallace
Old Settlers Hold Annual Celebration at Ferndale
The Old Settlers association will hold its annual picnic at Ferndale August 9 10 and 11. Many Lynden pioneers are planning to attend. Ralph Baldwin and Miss Lillian Gierer were married at Vancouver Dergen August first. They will spend a week with the Baldwin family before moving to Vancouver Oregon.
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Ferndale
Old Settlers’ Association
Lynden
Ralph Baldwin
Lillian Gierer
Vancouver
Dergen
Baldwin
Oregon
Canning Advice and Bulletins Shared by Miss Sutherland
Miss Mary Sutherland of Washington State College spoke in Lynden on home canning methods. She urged growing, buying wisely, using all produce, and careful cooking. She recommended USDA and extension bulletins on drying, cold pack canning, meat and fish canning, and war effort guidance.
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Mary Sutherland
Washington State College
Lynden
Pullman
Wash
E. O. Holland
Will Fisher Buys 65 Acre Cole Farm At Northwood
William Fisher superintendent of schools buys the W. H. Cole farm of sixty five acres at Northwood from the North western National Bank of Bellingham. The deal was handled by Taylor and Riddle. Ed Fisher will manage the farm which has two building sets and twenty acres cleared.
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Will Fisher
Cole
Northwood
William Fisher
W. H. Cole
Northwestern National Bank of
Bellingham
Taylor and Riddle
Mr. Fisher
Ed Fisher
Refuses English Commission to Seek U.S. Citizenship
Reverend P. H. Davies, realizing his interests lie in the United States, declines a commission in the English army and applies for U.S. citizenship. He will instead serve as a lieutenant in the State Home Guard, as a company is formed in the county.
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United States
P. H. Davies
Davies
Rev. Davies
Home Guard
Lynden Primary Teacher Submits Resignation
Miss Caroline Cole, a Lynden elementary teacher, submitted her resignation to the Lynden school board. She has been spending the summer at her home in Dows Iowa and plans to leave at the end of the term.
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Caroline Cole
Lynden
Miss Cole
Dows
Lynden Plans Local Platoon for Washington State Guard
Lynden will form a twenty five member platoon in Company E of the Washington State Guard under Lt. Percy H. Davies. Recruitment begins Monday at City Hall with exams for four NCOs and meetings at eight o clock. The state guard offers home based patriotism with remote deployment risk and no overseas duty.
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Lynden
Washington
Company E
Bellingham
Ferndale
Home Guard
Davies
Lynden 12 Years Ago News Roundup Reflects Local Moves
W H Towner sold the Pacific Pilot to C A Sluss who also bought the Lynden Sun and merged them. The W O W plans a $600 fund for Lynden fire department equipment. Local residents travel and visiting patterns include trips to Freewater Oregon Birch Bay camping and Seatte detours at Silvana due to road closure.
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W. H. Towner
Pacific Pilot
C. A. Sluss
Kansas
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Freewater
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Yakima
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