Four Lynden Boys Dine With Morgan
Four Lynden boys Harry Stap Joe Elenbaas John Brink and Robert Van Mersbergen in the national army stationed at Camp Mills New York dined Thanksgiving at J P Morgan's home. The group has been visiting the camp on Sundays and holidays, driven out in cars by the financier to share meals.
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Lynden
J. P. Morgan
Harry Stap
Joe Elenbaas
John Brink
Robert van Mersbergen
National Army
Camp Mills
New York
Mr. Morgan
Lynden Mothers Club Hosts Evening of Talks and Song
The Lynden Mothers Club met Tuesday at the High School with forty mothers and teachers attending. A program featured Mrs May Ferguson’s song, talks by Mrs C B Say on teacher expectations, Mrs H H Jamieson on problems of young girls, and a miscellaneous topics talk by Mrs Beckes.
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Lynden Mothers’ Club
Mray Ferguson
C. B.say
H. H. Jamieson
Beckes
Former Lynden District Resident Murdered in Seattle
Thomas Knight, a former Greenwood resident and jitney driver, was found murdered in his car in Seattle on a Saturday evening. Police suspect robbery. Knight lived on Roy Mutchler’s farm and had visited the area two weeks prior on business.
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Thomas Knight
Greenwood
Seattle
Mr. Knight
Roy Mutchler
Lynden Theater Reduces Prices for Picture Plays
Messrs Oril and Bode of the Liberty Theater reduced the one cent war tax this week The same pictures will be shown as heretofore in spite of the lower prices The local theater is showing an exceptionally fine brand of pictures now and are pleasing all classes of their patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Oril
Bode
Liberty Theater
Eastern Star Chapter Names Officers for Team
The Eastern Star Chapter elected officers for the term on Thursday evening. Miss Daisy Bailey was named W. M. and Mr. Geo Ha W. P. with Mrs. Harry Elder as A. M. Also named were Mrs. B. C. De Long as secretary Mrs. Marion Biehler as treasurer Mrs. P. M. Serrurier as conductress and Mrs. C. B. Bay as associate conductress. Installations are set for the first January session.
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Eastern Star Chapter
Daisy Bailey
W. M
Geo. Ha. W. P
Harry Elder
A. M
B. C. de Long
Marion Biehler
P. M. Serrurier
C. B. Bay
Metzger Visit Sparks Lynden Reunion Run
Mr and Mrs George Metzger of Salina Kansas arrived in Lynden to visit old Lynden friends including E B Jones Mrs Mary Swim Miss Olive Pangborn and L D Pangborn Their first meeting in years precedes a California trip after visiting a Moscow Idaho daughter The Knights of Pythias and the Pythian Sisters invite all Pythians to a social evening Monday at the I C O F hall for a shared gathering with friends.
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George Metzger
Salina
Kansas
Lynden Aourday
Lynden
E. B. Jones
Mary Swim
Olive Pangborn
L. D. Pangborn
Metzger
California
Moscow
Idaho
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Sisters
I. C. O. F. Hall
Pythians
Dinner Guests and Local Meetings Highlight Week
Dr and Mrs F L Wood and Dr S Max were guests of Mr and Mrs Hugh Jamieson Wednesday evening. The W C T U meets this afternoon with Mrs George Worthen. Mrs William Fisher with Miss Mary Jamieson directs a Methodist Sunday School Christmas Eve program. Dr Samuel Max returned Wednesday from Spokane to take charge of Dr F L Woods practice during his absence.
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F. L. Wood
S. Max
Hugh Jamieson
William Fisher
Mary Jamieson
Methodist Sunday
Samuel Max
Spokane
Fpe
Helen Burns
North Prairie Nightingales
Knights of Pythias Lodge Elects Officers
The Knights of Pythias elected officers last week and will be installed at the first January meeting. George White, Co. C., Lynn Colby, V. C., Everett Horton, Prelate, J. Jacoby, M. at A., Ed Gerlach, I. G., Nick Boerhave, O. G., Wilder Jones, M. of F., A. Dunker, M. of E., H. S. Stein hauer, K. R. and S., A. H. Frasier, trustee for three years.
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Knight of Pythias
George White
Co. C
Lynn Colby
V. C
Everett Horton
J. Jacoby
Ed Gerlach
I. G
Nick Boerhave
O. G
Wilder Jones
A. Dunker
H. S. Steinhauer
K. R
A. H. Frasier
Red Cross to Come Lynden for Recruitment Drive
E Edson named Lynden district chairman for the Christmas Red Cross campaign. December 18 to 25 is Red Cross membership week nationwide. The drive will continue in Lynden via lodges and churches with outreach to surrounding areas. Honorary member enlistment will be emphasized and women unable to sew may join with a dollar donation. all new members receive a service pin and Red Cross button.
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E. Edson
Lynden
Red Cross
Lynden Red Cross
Lynden Red Cross Moves HQ to Masonic Hall
The Lynden Red Cross shifts its headquarters from the G A R Hall to the Masonic Hall. Next Tuesday’s meeting will be held in the new quarters. The Masons provide hall use free with lights heat and janitor service. lack of dry wood forced the move.
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Lynden Red Cross
Masonic Hall
The
G. A. R. Hall
Red Cross
Masons
Lynden Men Enlist in United States Navy
Guy Love Ernest Heider and William Yeager of Lynden enlisted in the U S Navy this week. Draft age men may enlist in any branch until December 15, according to the report.
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Guy Love
Ernest Heider
William Yeager
Lynden
United States Navy
Lynden Sells Six Hundred Dollar War Savings Certificates
War savings certificates and thrift stamps totaling six hundred dollars have been sold in Lynden. Miss Mary Lewis bought the first thrift stamp and J. E. McSorley the first war savings certificate. Most subscriptions start at five dollars. children may buy twenty five cent stamps. Certificates earn four percent interest and are cashable anytime. County committees are named for each school district to dispose of the local allotment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
D. L. Beckes
Mary Lewis
J. E. McSorley
Whatcom County
Delta
Fred Lash
Clearbrook
A. Swanson
Greenwood
A. A. Wolfe
North Prairie
C. R. Axling
Northwood
J. C. Warrick
Timon
Sunshine
Riverside
P .M. Serrurier
Glendale
Woodland
Sunrise
George L. Abbott
Dr Wood ordered to Army. Dr Max to take his office
Dr F L Wood, a captain in the US Army Medical Reserve Corps, must report to Fort Riley Kansas for army service. He will depart Sunday. Dr Samuel Max of Spokane, Northwestern University Medical School graduate, arrives to run Wood’s office in his absence. Max, previously rejected for physical reasons, interned at St Louis County Hospital and has general practice experience in Spokane. In Wood’s honor, P M Serrurier hosts a stag party this evening at his residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Wood
United States Army Medical Reserve Corps
Fort Riley
Kansas
Wood
Samuel Max
Spokane
Northwestern University Medical School
Max
St. Louis County Hospital
Wash
Army Corps
P. M. Serrurier
Lynden Moss Considered for U S Army Surgical Dressings
Samples of sphagnum moss gathered near Lynden by Miss Margaret Maguire of Lynden High School have been sent to the University of Washington for inspection. The university notes moss is in demand for war hospitals in France and England and describes ideal moss growing near cranberry marshes and damp logs. The Puget Sound region is prioritized as a primary supplier if suitable, with Alaska also capable of supplying moss in large quantities.
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Lynden
United States Army
Margaret Maguire
Lynden High School
University of Washington
Puget Sound
Alaska
United States
Liberty Bonds Arrive in Lynden for Local Owners
Liberty bonds have arrived for buyers in the Lynden district and may be obtained at the Lynden State Bank. The bonds come in all denominations except $100, which are expected soon. Purchasers should call and exchange receipts for bonds at the bank.
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Liberty
Lynden
Lynden Creamery Manager Exposes Milk Price Strain
Herman Elenbaas of the Lynden Cooperative Creamery warns that rising raw milk prices from Northwest condensaries are squeezing country creameries. Milk supply has fallen, cannot meet demand, and officials expect shortages to worsen as the season progresses. Labor shortages push dairy farmers toward other lines of work, including poultry.
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Herman Elenbaas
Lynden
Seattle Daily Produce News
Northwest
Red Cross Dance at Cyr Brothers Garage in Everson
A big Red Cross dance will be held at Everson in Cyr Brothers new garage on December 19. All Lynden residents are invited to attend with R B Burns as manager guaranteeing a great time.
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Everson
Cyr Brothers
Lynden to Host 2 Day College With Washington State
Lynden will host a two day college in February bringing Washington State College professors to teach short courses at Lynden High School and a local hall. Courses include Soil Fertility and Farm Crops Poultry Home Economics and Dairying all offered free to attendees.
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Lynden
Washington State College
Lynden High School
Local Guests and Movements Across Lynden and Everson
Northwood welcomes Mr W R Ashton and family for a visit at W H Cole in Lynden. Mrs Lee Hamilton stays a week in Everson with Grove Hamilton. Dr and Mrs A C Herre of Everson visit F M Bloom. Mrs J C Warrick returns from Bellingham. Miss Effie Turner weekends in Bellingham and Clearbrook. F M Stallard and family move to Centralia this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. W. R. Ashton
W. H. Cole
Lynden
Mrs. Lee Hamilton
Everson
Mr. Grove Hamilton
A. C. Herre of
F. M. Bloom
Effie Turner
Bellingham
Clearbrook
F. M. Stallard
Centralia
Mr. Stallard
Mrs. Stallard and Son
High School Receives Apple Box and Reading Magazines
A large box of Prosser Washington apples arrived at the high school for teachers and seniors. Mr. P. A. Wright sent the fruit along with magazines for the students including Outlook Independent World's Work Scientific American National Geographic Review of Reviews Physical Culture and Popular Mechanics. Lynden basketball team to play Blaine in Blaine Friday evening.
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P. A. Wright
Outlook
Independent
World's Work
Scientific American
National Geographic Magazine
Review of Reviews
Physical Culture
Popular Mechanics
Lynden
Blaine
Red Cross Christmas Drive Urges Districtwide Enrollment
The notice calls every man and woman in the district to join the Red Cross this week and donate a dollar to support servicemen in France while they fight abroad. It urges residents to bring their contributions to the election today.
Red Cross Chapter Calls For Washed Socks From Knit Drive
The Lynden Red Cross asks that all socks knitted for soldiers be washed before submission. Wash in warm water with Ivory Soap, rinse in scalding water, dry thoroughly, and press under a damp cloth. Do not press the ribbing.
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RED Cross
The
Lynden Red Cross
Lynden Raises Big Fund for Armenia and Syria Relief
A Lynden meeting at the Christian Reformed Church pledged 651.97 for Armenian and Syrian relief, with 96.75 paid in cash. Subscriptions are being collected in churches and by the Lynden district drive led by D. J. De Hoogh, aiming toward a thousand dollars.
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Lynden
Christian Reformed Church
D. J. de Hoogh
Gerard M. van Pernis
First Presbyterian Church of
Waterville
Wash
Armenia
Syria
County Treasurer Plans Delinquent Tax Property Auction
The county to sell accumulated delinquent tax property at the courthouse in Bellingham on December 27. A list of parcels available for bidding can be obtained from the county treasurer.
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Bellingham
Par ent teachers association meets in North Prairie
The North Prairie monthly meeting of the Parent teachers association drew a good crowd despite weather. After business, a program featured recitations by Long Nancy Dena Verduin Henrietta Bartelds and Andrew Van Voorst, readings, duets Clifton and Glenn Axling and the North Prairie Journal editors Burns Bros.
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Parent Teachers Association
Long
Nancy
Dena Verduin
Henrietta Bartelds
Glenn Axling
Local Board Aids Lynden Registered Men With Draft Forms
Governor Ernest Lister appoints a Lynden legal advisory board to help registered men complete the upcoming draft questionnaire. Members R. B. Le Cocqg P. M. Serrurier and D. L. Beckes will advise at no charge and supply service regulations. Beginning December 15 draft rules take effect and a card will be mailed to each man to return within seven days for classification by fitness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
Ernest Lister
R. B. le Cocqg
P. M. Serrurier
D. L. Beckes
Okanogan Man Purchases Ten Acre Farm on Hannegan Road
H. A. Bauman sold a ten acre farm on Hannegan road near the Greenwood school house to A. M. Hastings of Okanogan Washington. The sale price was 3100 dollars including personal property and the deal was arranged through the office of R. B. Le Cocq.
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Hannegan Road
City
H. A. Bauman
Greenwood School House
A. M. Hastings
Okanogan, Wash
R. B. le Cocq
Standard Oil seeks permit to build gasoline tanks in Hawley addition
The Standard Oil Company applied to the city council Friday night for a permit to erect storage tanks for gasoline on lots 5 6 7 and 8 Hawley and Law Addition. The council considered the permit and will take final action at its next meeting.
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Standard Oil Company
Hawley and Law Addition
Epworth League Social Delights Members with Games and Stunts
The Epworth League of the Methodist Church hosted a Saturday evening party for members and friends. After games, attendees split into Sunday School rooms to rehearse stunts for Camp Lewis Fort Casey Fort Worden and Bremerton camps, with a program featuring Frank Bostwick Louise Jackman Frances Assam Mary Lewis Gertrude Schuyleman. Popcorn and refreshments followed.
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Epworth
Frank Bostwick
Frances Assam
Mary Lewis
Louise Jackman
Gertrude Schuyleman
Christmas Eve Program at Sunshine School
Sunshine school pupils and teacher Esther Bolander plan a Christmas Eve program. A Friday afternoon birthday party for Mrs. Albert Vander Yacht included a luncheon and gifts. Local residents and visitors shared calls and meals, with meetings by R. W. Ericson in Seattle and Fred Lash joining Bremerton navy yard work. A pie social accompanies the December 21 program.
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The
Sunshine School
Esther Bolander
Albert Vander
Mrs. Vander
J. Vander
C. Boice
J. Helgath
H. Vander Mey
W. Telgenhoff
Gertrude Boice
Fred Lash
Seattle
Bremerton Navy Yard
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Morgan
Army
Lynden District
Lynden Theater
George Worthen
Knights OF Pythias Lodge
Ed Edson
Cross
Pdr
Liberty Bonds
Co. A. L. Miller
Ution of
France
Lyndon
Adrian Breen
Holland Glee Club
William Vander Griend
Lynden State Bank
Miss Wolfe
Grippe
Mrs. A. Crabtreet
Verduin Home
Peter Hexbergen
Zip Heimstra
J. Dyksterhuis
L. Lenssen
O. Oltman
Mrs. Stauffer
Dorothy
C. R. Axling Home
C. Noteboom
Lenssens
Standard Oil CO
Epworth League
Delta and Sunshine
William Lauckhart
Egbert
Harry Holtrop
A. Vander Yacht Home
Henry Vanderyacht
H. L. Murray
P. O. Berthuson
R. W. Ericson
Swedish Baptist Church
Henry Boice
8. T. Jackman
Ruth
Harry
Allie Vander Mey
Lena Telgenhoff
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