Suffering in Bible Countries: Armenian Syrian Relief Meeting
Lynden residents will gather Friday at 8 at the Christian Reformed Church to hear Rev. Gerard M. Van Pern describe the suffering of Armenians and Syrians in Western Asia. The Lyndon Syrian Armenian Relief committee lists D. J. De Hoogh as president and includes local pastors and leaders. The speaker cites 509,000 refugees in Aleppo and Damascus and notes harsh winter, starvation, and rising costs per person per month. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
Christian Reformed Church
Gerard M. van Pernis
First Presbyterian Church of
Waterville
Wash
D. J. de Hoogh
Lyndon
E. Breen
H. Elenbaas
G. Dyk
P. J. van Hemert
W. A. Fisher
B. C. Crabtree
R. B. le Cocq
J. Albers
H. K. Palma
B. V. Mounter
D. L. Beckes
G. W. Frick
E Berkes
W. H. Waples
W. H. Jackman
Will van der Guend
Treasur
Asia
van Pernis
Aleppo
Damascus
Red Cross Grows Lynden Chapter With New Members
Lynden residents join the Red Cross chapter this week including Mrs. C. H. Fraley Mrs. Walter Elder Mrs. Emma Gaskill Mrs. Sarah Lindhout and many others. Local church groups reported activities and social visits while others note residents moving or ill with the grippe.
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RED Cross Chapter
Lynden
Lynden Red Cross
C. H. Fraley
Walter Elder
Emma Gaskill
Sarah Lindhout
Wm. Weber
Tillie Meurer
Irene
Epworth League Hosts First Winter Party
Epworth League members and friends plan the first winter party Saturday evening at the Methodist Church league rooms. The program includes games and refreshments and all country youth in town are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Methodist Church
Starkenburg buys ten acres north of Lynden for ranch plans
Starkenburg, Lynden bakery proprietor, bought ten acres about 1½ miles northeast of Lynden from David Feenhouse this week for $1800. The cleared three acres hold a good house and barn, and he plans to establish a chicken ranch on the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Starkenburg
Lynden Bakery
Lynden
David Feenhouse
Starkenburg
Lynden To Hear Story Of Dakota Non-Partisan League
A meeting will be held in Lynden Friday at 7:30 p m at Hawleys Hall to hear the National Non-Partisan League story. Speakers discuss how North Dakota farmers seized state government control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
Dakota Non-Partisan League
National Non-Partisan League
Hawley’s Hall
North Dakota
Thanksgiving social and community notices in Laurel and Wiser Lake area
Mrs H Moltke and son Dun die with Mr Alfred Moltke and Miss Pearl Nessen traveled to Seattle for Thanksgiving with relatives. An entertainment and pie social proceeds go to the Y M C A. Daughters of Dorcas bazaar at Wiser Lake Grange, with supper. Numerous local visits and gatherings include families from East Sound Lynden Bellingham Camp Lewis and Alaska. Notables include Lt Bert Sorensen returning from Schenectady and plans for Europe, and Bertha Banks hosting True Blues class farewell party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Dorr
East Sound
Will Dorr
Lynden
Rl Dorr
Bellingham
Ars Griffith
W. H. Dorr
Earl Perkins
Fort Worden
Tom Bulmar
Anderson Home
Daughters of Dorcas Bazaar
Edith Lamont
Rudie Oltman
Dora MacDonald
Nina
George Lusk
Mildred Andersen
J. C. Andersen
George Gunn
Kaylor
Paul Kaylor
Minor
Richardson
Loop
Mountain View
Leslie Loop
Camp Lewis
Dewey Loop
Acme
Lida
Thressa Stone
Jack Kellner
Alaska
Anna Reda
Rosa Reda
Maple Falls
Bert Sorensen
Schenectady
New York
Sorensen
Europe
Bertha Banks
Hamilton
Pearl Trost
Esta Hickey
Yeager
Albert Glass
James Miller
Ben Glass
Alfred Moltke
Charlie Bartlett
C. L. Banks
Lynden Registers Cut After City Election
After the Lynden municipal election many names were dropped from the registration books for failing to vote under a four year re registration rule. Precinct by precinct lists show dozens of names removed, leaving 1523 total. Registration remains open at city clerk R. B. Le Cocqq’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
Paul H. Ashby
E. E. Baxter
Sophia L. Bender
W. G. Boggan
H. Boysen
H. E. Colley
Caroline Cole
Peter Deene
Leslie Frasier
Rey Hawley
E. J. Herdenbrook
F. F. Nash
Ethel Parish
J. W. Rinart
F. D. Rockey
Emma G. Steinhauer
Mattie Sommer
W. N. Sommer
Aynes Tremain
Minnie Smith
Mary Tre
R. B. le Cocqq
Westfall of Lynden Married in Bellingham
A marriage license was issued in Bellingham last week to A. B. Westfall of Lynden and Mrs. Clara Staley Stover of Bellingham.
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Bellingham
A. B. Westfall
Lynden
Clara Staley Stover
Lynden Implements New War Taxes on Parcel Post
Lynden begins collecting a one cent war tax for every 25 cents of postage on parcel post packages. The new levy, effective Saturday, also imposes 2 cents per $100 on promissory notes, 50 cents per $100 to $500 on deeds and conveyances plus 50 cents for each additional $500, with debts papers exempt. Steamship tickets, $1 to $5, and playing cards, 5 cents per pack, are taxed as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
Christian Reformed Church Elects Officers
The Christian Reformed Church congregation elected a corps of officers on Thanksgiving Day. Elders are Rev. A. J. Brink, Ed Berkes, H. Jager, G. Rutgers. Deacons are G. Bierlink, H. Elenas, P. Van Hemert, F. Stremler.
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Christian Reformed Church
The
A. J. Brink
Ed Berkes
H. Jager
G. Rutgers
G. Bierlink
H. Elenas
P. van Hemert
F. Stremler
Hospital News and Local Thanksgiving Visits
Miss Ernestine Zweegman recovers well from appendicitis surgery performed in Bellingham Sunday. Miss Jessie Pope, teasing at Birch Bay, spent Thanksgiving day and the weekend with her parents in Lyndon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernestine Zweegman
Bellingham
Jessie Pope
Birch Bay
Lyndon
Kensington Club Meeting At Mrs De Longs Home
The Kensington Club will gather at the residence of Mrs. B C De Long on Friday December 14 for a regular meeting. Members are to bring reports and discuss upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Club
B. C. de Long
Elk's Memorial Attended by Local Families in Bellingham
Mr. and Mrs. B. C. De Long and Mr. and Mrs. Wilder Jones attended the Elk's Memorial in Bellingham Sunday evening. Rev. and Mrs. W. O. Benadom and their daughter, Mrs. Ferguson, were Sunday dinner guests at the J. W. Tremain, Sr. home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Rouenhorst
C. Noteboom Home
B. C. de Long
Wilder Jones
Elk’s Memorial
Bellingham
W. O. Benadom
Mrs. Ferguson
J. W. Tremain, Sr
Miss Martha Ossewaarde Guests at Zylstra Home
Miss Martha Ossewaarde of Bell ingham spent the weekend at the home of J. T. Zylstra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Ossewaarde
Bellingham
J. T. Zylstra
Mrs. Oliver Ehle Ill With Tonsillitis
Mrs. Oliver Ehle is reported ill with tonsillitis affecting her health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Ehle
Country Banks Show Big Gains in Deposits
Whatcom County country banks report strong three month gains in deposits led by Lynden with 60500, Sumas 37100, Ferndale 36900, Everson 34100, and Custer 13200, offset by Blaine drop of 48100 as fish canning ends. Total county deposits rise across Lynden Blaine Ferndale Sumas Everson and Custer.
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Whatcom County
Lynden
Sumas
Ferndale
Everson
Custer
Blaine
Clarence Lee Hamilton Dies of Heart Failure at 58
Clarence Lee Hamilton aged 58 years and 5 months died suddenly Sunday from heart failure. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Knapp's funeral parlors with Rev. Randall presiding. Born in Erie County Pennsylvania on June 18 1852 he had lived in Washington for thirty years. He is survived by his widow eight sons Lester George John Harry Robert Edwin Loren Jey four daughters Mrs Joe Lin of Silver Beach Margaret Annie and Minna three brothers and one sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Lee Hamilton
Knapp
Randall
Mr. Hamilton
Erie County
Washington
Lester
George
John
Harry
Robert
Edwin
Loren
Jey
Joelin
Silver Beach
Margaret
Annie
Minna
Lynden High to Host Ferndale Teams in Friday Games
Lynden High School will host Ferndale in a doubleheader Friday night at the Lynden gym. The Lynden first and second teams will face Ferndale's top squads. no girls game is scheduled due to Ferndale girls not yet prepared to play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
Ferndale
Lynden High School
Lynden Gymnasium
Worthens and friends attend Thanksgiving at Gustins
Thanksgiving Day guests included Mr. and Mrs. C F Worthen Mrs George W Worthen and Miss Winona Williams plus Miss Minnie and Miss Mary Worthen at the Gustin home. The Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church plans a home bake sale Saturday afternoon at the Farmers Mercantile store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Worthen
George W. Worthen
Winona Williams
Minnie and
Mary Worthen
George Gustin
Ladies Aid of the
Methodist Church
Farmers Mercantile
George Feighner
Northwood
Sumas Hospital
C. U. Brown
W. H. Lloyd
A. Cudney
W. H. Waples
George Waples
Mildred
Margaret
Bobby Waples
Annie Waples
Bellingham
Wedding Reception for Anna Martini Attended by Bateman and Harvey
Mrs. Effie Bateman and Miss Ethel Harvey attended the wedding reception for Anna Martini in Bellingham Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Bateman
Ethel Harvey
Anna Martini
Bellingham
University of Washington Student Fr ancs Knapp Home for Thanksgiving
Miss Frances Knapp a University of Washington student was home for the Thanksgiving vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Knapp
The
University of Washington
Local greetings and travel over Thanksgiving week
Miss Pearl Elder taught in Anacortes and visited her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Elder over Thanksgiving weekend. Miss Elmina Graham returned from Bellingham and Lester Landaal spent the holiday from Bellingham Normal. Rev H K Palma preached in Oak Harbor and returned to Lynden. Knute Riddle and Albert Bovenham were home from Camp Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Pearl Elder
Anacortes
Mrs
Walter Elder
Lester Landaal
Bellingham
H. K. Palma
Oak Harbor
Lynden
Knute Riddle
Albert Bovenham
Camp Lewis
Bert Dyketerhuis
Walter Swinbjornson Visited Lynden From Acortes
Mr. Walter Swinbjornson of Acortes visited Lynden from Wednesday to Friday, staying briefly and sightseeing local sites. He spoke with residents about matters of mutual interest and returned home Friday.
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Walter Swinbjornson of
Anacortes
Lynden
Thanksgiving Visit Highlights Local Figures
Henry Lindhout returned home from Bellingham for Thanksgiving. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Lewis spent the Thanksgiving weekend in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lindhout
Bellingham
First Reformed Church Elects New Officials
D. J. De Hoogh and H. Zuidersma were elected elders at the annual meeting of the congregation on Grover Street Wednesday night. H. Landau and Gerrit Noteboom were named deacons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. de Hoogh
H. Zuidersma
First Reformed Church
Grover Street
H. Landau
Gerrit Noteboom
Lynden Red Cross Postpones Thursday Meetings
The Lynden Red Cross will not meet on Thursdays during the cold weather. This will give members an opportunity to do more knitting.
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Lynden Red Cross
Wartime Chicken Dinner by W C T U at Methodist Church
The W C T U will host a war time dinner Friday from 11 to 2 in the League room of the Methodist Church. All are urged to attend so teachers and businessmen can return to work on time. The menu avoids red meat and wheat and offers chicken, corn bread and Hoover dishes for thirty five cents per plate.
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Methodist Church
New Law Revokes All Draft Exemptions for Lynden Men
Lynden men registered for selective draft are restored to their original status as section 4 revokes all exemptions and discharges dated before December 15. The Provost Marshal General warns registrants to know their order number and comply with the law or face misdemeanor penalties up to one year in jail and possible induction.
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Lynden
Mrs Julseth and Mr Peder Dahle wed in Bellingham
Mrs Julseth formerly of Lynden married Mr Peder Dahle of Everson in a Thursday evening ceremony in Bellingham performed by Rev. Paul H. Ashby. A Thanksgiving dinner followed. The couple will reside near Everson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helga Julseth
Lynden
Peder Dahle
Everson
Bellingham
Paul H. Ashby
Dahle
Decker Baby Dies at Nine Months
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Woodlyn for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Decker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodlyn
Decker
Local Notices From Northwood Thanksgiving Week
Northwood residents share holiday visits and dinners as Mrs J C Warrick visits in Bellingham and Alki. Several former residents, including George Feighner, pass away, with community sympathy offered. Thanksgiving gatherings feature the Bloom and Worthen households and neighbors, with guests listed by name.
Entire Citizens Ticket Is Elected In City Election
The Citizens Ticket led by Ed Edson won the municipal election held Tuesday with 153 ballots cast. Edson will be mayor, with Ray Slade and P M Serrurier as two year term councilmen, Weber as one year term, Wilder R Jones as treasurer, and votes listed for each candidate. Officials assume office in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Edson
Serrurier, Slade and
Weber
Complete Citizens
Ray Slade
P. M. Serrurier
William Weber
Wilder R. Jones
Edson
Hawley
G. J. Schutte
James Powers
W. A. Bauman
Carl C. Boyce
Women’s Relief Corps elects officers for new year
The W. R. C. No. 20 held its annual election naming Kate White as president Mabel Beach as senior vice Sarah Schroeder as junior vice Janey Palmer as treasurer Lauretta Rinehart as chaplain Ella Clark as conductor Mattie Bradley as guard Mabel Beach as trustee Marie Berthusen Mattie Bradley as delegates Lauretta Rinehart and Sarah Schroeder as alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate White
Mabel Beach
Sarah Schroeder
Janey Palmer
Lauretta Rinehart
Ella Clark
Mattie Bradley
Marie Berthusen
Dairymen of Whatcom to discuss county association merger
Dairymen of Whatcom County will gather at the Herald building in Bellingham on Saturday to consider merging the two county associations both named Whatcom County Dairymen's Association. Officers differ with N. P. Sorenson leading one group and O. P. Brown the other all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairymen
Whatcom County
Herald Building
Bellingham
Dairymen's Association
N. P. Sorenson
O. P. Brown
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D. W. Bender
W. K. Pixley
Mollie Stark Williams
Lynn Brown
Eleanor Crawford
Christian Endeavor of the Reformed Church
Grover St
Gerrit Schuyleman
1St Reformed Church
Minnie Schuyleman
William le Compte
Moody House
Fishtrap Creek
Mr. le Compte
Minnie C. Schuyleman
Bert Landaal
van Patten
F. E. Kelsey
Sound Points
Leonard Zweegman
Earl Tremain
Epworth
Laurel and Wiser Lake
Lynden Books
W. H. Cole
8. H. Lewis
Seattle
Julseth
J. C. Warrick
Jean Almond
Frances Bloom
F. M. Bloom
Lee Hamilton
Alki
Henry Egley
Knight Johnson
Ed Combs
Andrew Haytema
Dorothy Herre
Ray Snyder
W. R. Ashton
Ralph Osgoodby
Lawrence
A. H. Hinckley
S. B. Day
Mrs. Jones
British Columbia
Entire Citizens
Council
Women’s Relief Corps
Margaret Maguire
Agnes Downs
Mt. Vernon
Miss Downs
Everett Byers
Chas. James
Ambulance Corps
Mr. Byers
Harry Walters
R. E. Hawley
Vernon
David Larson
Gertrude
Walter Swinbjornson
William van Well
Bertha Zusset
Clipper
Marie Bauman
Frank Bixby
A. J. Weeks
Baptist Church
Burma
John Bay
Naval Training Station
Leonard Bode
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