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Newspaper
Lynden Tribune
Location
Lynden, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1922
Page
1
The Washington Tax Limit League, via state headquarters, argues a 40 mill property tax cap will reduce overall taxes. It claims low and middle income workers pay less or no income tax under the plan, while higher earners and professionals would contribute fairly to state costs.
Miss Mary Paulina Jamieson daughter of Clarence and Mrs Jamieson of Ferndale wed James F. Uhl Jr of Bellingham at her parents home with Rev H Jones officiating. Attendants sang Oh Promise Me and Lohengrin's Wedding March played by Rita Humphrey. The couple exited in navy for a short cruise then will host friends at 2009 Young Street, Bellingham.
Sunnyside district hunters report many red foxes sighted but none shot, keeping sport alive as they track the animals.
The Riverside school closed all of last week due to bad weather and blocked roads. Students and staff faced ongoing travel difficulties as conditions persisted.
Albert Segel is anticipated to leave Bellingham Hospital and return home on Thursday.
The Gale barber shop area experienced a close shave as a snow mass slid from Marion Biehler's tin roof into a skylight knocking over a chimney. Barbers moved quickly to safety in a cannonball fashion as the crash occurred.
County Assessor H. D. McArthur released figures showing Lynden district taxes for the coming year fall by about two thousand dollars from 1921. Lynden town and Delta Township see substantial cuts while Ferndale and Nooksack taxes rise. county taxes total $202,295.50 less than in 1921.
The Kensington Club schedules a series of Friday evening and afternoon holiday events to benefit Lynden Library. Cards will be played at multiple host homes with several members assisting. Invitations will be sent this week and early replies are requested.
Next Sunday evening the Baptist Church will hold a Christmas service featuring music and an address by Rev. Charles Baker titled Gods Sign for a Better World. The sermon uses Luke 2 10 12 to illuminate peace and brotherhood amid modern confusion inviting all to worship.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Dean and their family moved Tuesday to a new home on the Hannagan Road.
Stock announcement notes the sale of Produc ers Warehouse Company property at Third and Railroad Ave by James D. Zylstra to the Washington Cooperative Egg and Poultry Association. The warehouse stock and fixtures are included and to be used for hay straw and feed storage. Zylstra plans to continue in the Lynden area with no definite plans yet.
The Pythian Sisters of Lynden have elected officers for 1923 led by Past Chief Pearl Mack and Most Excellent Chief Alice Boyson. Other posts include Myrthe Slade as Excellent Senior, Lillian Baldwin as Excellent Junior, Myrtilla Tremain as Manager, Doris Weidkamp as Protector, Wilverna Bowler as Guard, Harriet Hemingway as Installing Officer, Ada Baldwin as Mistress of Finance, and Florence Waples as Mistress of Records. installation is set for the second Monday in January.
Mrs G W Robertson entertained the Amphyction Club Friday afternoon at her home. A Christmas tree unloaded with gifts for all members was a highlight. Juucous refreshments followed as officers for the coming year were elected: President Clara Roerts, Vice President Frandsen, Secretary-Treasurer Tiesie Wood. Next meeting set for January 12 with Mrs Ray Slade.
Ernest Meenk underwent an operation at St. Josephs hospital in Bellingham Tuesday.
Lynden Christian School will present a Yuletide program Monday afternoon at the First Christian Reformed Church.
Mrs Peter Miller returned home Monday from the hospital in Bellingham.
The Womans Christian Temperance Union will meet with Mrs. Charles Hitchcock on Thursday December 28. Members are urged to attend the gathering at her home for a planning session and discussion.
Henry Hoffman is seriously ill with pneumonia. Mrs. Birdwell has returned home from a visit in Oregon, arriving Saturday evening.
Miss Jeanette Finnell of Seattle is visiting the Stark family during the holiday season and staying at their home.
Lose Lynden hosts Ferndale at the high school gym in a Friday night matchup as Ferndale stacks two strong teams. Lynden hopes to rebound after Harmony, which braved the storm, saw Lynden win the boys 50 to 16 and the girls 28 to something.
A stove-pipe fire Saturday afternoon destroyed the Emerson Vromen house in Greenwood. The pump was frozen hindering firefighting. the family saved most belongings except a few nailed rugs. The home belonged to Mrs. Moore of Seattle. a barn nearby burned previously. The family moved to the Lutz ranch at Geigers' Corners.
Miss Mamie Rahorst of Ferndale and Mr Roy Scrimsher of Lynden were married Thursday at the First Baptist parsonage in Bellingham with Miss Emma Rahorst as attendant. The couple will reside in Lynden.
Entertainer Bendit and Ernest De Boer entertained Wednesday evening of last week at a skating party for a number of their friends. Twenty two enjoyed the evening's fun. Refreshments were served.
Mrs Ned Anderson and her baby return to Bremerton from the home of Mrs Andersons parents Mr and Mrs R Haveman where they had been visiting. The family left Friday morning.
Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Polinder have returned from Pease Minnesota where they were called due to the serious illness of Mr. Polinder's sister Mrs. Ruys who died before their arrival. They came back via Nebraska and Kansas.
James D. Zylstra hosted a stag party and smoker Tuesday evening with guests B. C. De Long Frank Bixby August Klocke Dick Zylstra Dr. D Mul der George Waples P. M. Serrurier W. H. Waples A. E. Rus co Ray Slade and E. Edson in attendance.
The Knights of Pythias Lynden K P Lodge elected officers for 1923 to be installed January 1. Chancellor Commander Ray H Slade Vice Chancellor O H Olson Prelate Harry Fountain Master at Arms Herbert Fritz Inner Guards Harry Beernink Outer Guard George White Master of Finance George M Waples Master of Exchequer A H Frasier Keeper of Records and Seals Walter Hemingway Master of Work Victor Bussard.
Ben Oltman underwent an operation for appendicitis at St Joseph's Hospital in Bellingham on Thursday.
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church held a bazaar Saturday afternoon and evening and it proved very successful. Sales totaled more than eighty two dollars.
Fred Mulhouse traveled from Chicago to Lynden and bought the Dick Stoutenberg ten acre farm through Taylor and Cruikshank. He purchased sight unseen, arriving as a blizzard raged and snow flew.
Lynden Athletics Association to field a season basketball team with Whatcom County Dairy men’s Association supplying Darigold branded jerseys and backing. Scheduled games include Blaine high school at Blaine on December 26 and Lynden on January 3, plus a December 29 showcase against the Native Sons of Vancouver. Practice win 57 to 20 over Lawrence. players listed include Will Meurer, Elbert Meurer, Yorkston, Stuurmans, Haveman, F Rathbone, Jamieson, Beeman, and Tom Young.
Lynden Masonic Lodge elected its 1923 staff Thursday night naming W M B A Axland J W Kirkpatrick J W3 B C De Long Treas C W Riddell Sec Y H Tromp as officers.
A Christmas program by children of the Second Christian Reformed Church will be held on Christmas night Monday December 25 at 8 o clock. All are invited to attend.
Misses Felen and Margaret Boerhave returned Sunday evening from a visit in Seattle and Mt Vernon.
From Lopez Island Mr. and Mrs. William McNally of Lopez Island were visitors in Lynden on Tuesday.
The famous Star car by Durant Company will arrive in Lynden Saturday and be shown at North Washington Implement Company. It is also available now at Lewis Motor Company in Bellingham. Price delivered in Lynden is $558.76 with a Red Seal Continental Motor and Timken components. Manager C L Craig expects a record crowd for the bow.
Miss Betsey Hoffiezer returned from St Josephs hospital Monday afternoon and remains under doctor care.
A public program will be given Wednesday evening December 27 at 8 o clock at the Second Christian Reformed Church. A fine selection of recitations and solos will be given and a good debate will also be held.
Mr and Mrs James Ganton and their baby daughter Ethel left Monday for Vermillion Alberta. Mrs Ganton's mother Mrs J H Salmon also departed for Ferguson Flats Alberta. Mr Ganton said he was favorably impressed by the region despite snow and plans to return soon.
The Lynden Chess Club gathered Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Vander Griend for a social and game session.
The infant daughter of John Doornenbol is reported ill. No further details on condition or care are provided in the note.
J P Boerhave retains his City Council seat for two years after a tied election with Walter Pixley. A drawing of lots at City Hall was held Monday night with names in a hat. Marshal Jake Le Compte drew Pixley’s slip, awarding the seat to Boerhave.
Leisure Hour Club members and families enjoyed a Christmas party Tuesday evening at the Earl McClimans home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs R E Hawley Ira Lade B Swartwood Oren Sleesman Harold Wampler Andrew Van Vorst William Warren and daughter Ed Roe and baby Van Vorst and sons Mrs Wampler and daughters John Segel Ray Hawley and daughters Minnie Smith and son Elwood Earl McClimans and sons plus other couples. Games were featured with home-made candy popcorn balls then fruit salad sandwiches cake and coffee served.
M and P Geleynse open a Watkins store this week in Lynden, occupying part of Lynden Furniture Company at Third and Front Street. The line includes medicines spices extracts toilet preparations poultry and stock tonics and stock dips.
Officers for 1923 were elected at the meeting of the W R C Wednesday afternoon. They are: President Cora Alexander, Senior Vice Sara Davis, Junior Vice Reta Vermeulen, Conductor Nellie Taylor, Treasurer Kate White, Secretary Belle Wampler, Chaplain Marian Kelsey, Guard Rachel Breckenridge, Trustee Emma Frasier. January 10.
Mrs Harry Mack entertained at dinner Monday evening in honor of her husband s birthday. Seventeen covers were laid for guests including Mr and Mrs Ernest Dean Mr and Mrs Harry Fountain Mildred and Harrison Fountain Mr and Mrs Ray Slade and son Erwin Mr and Mrs B C De Long Mr and Mrs George Waples and daughter Roberta. George Waples won the high score prize and Mrs Ray Slade the consolation.
Mrs James Zylstra entertained Tuesday afternoon at her Liberty Street home. Needlework filled the hours and refreshments were served. Guests included Mrs Charles Philo and Mrs Colvin of Portland, and Mesdames De Long Mack Fountaine Eiene Yorkston Zylstra Huleatt Farley Wood Slade Noteboom Hawley.
Bert Pangborn of Mineral spends Christmas with relatives in Lynden during the holiday season.
Mr and Mrs Swartwood will leave today for Oregon to spend the holidays with Mrs Swartwood s parents.
Yakima residents Miss Dorothy Garvling and Miss Alice Renold are spending the holidays at the J Hovinga home. They are visiting from Yakima and plan to tour local sights during the festive period.
Mrs Frank Bixby was pleasantly surprised Tuesday evening as friends gathered to honor her birthday anniversary with warm wishes and light refreshments.
Mrs. G. Boeringa and Mr. Elzo Gelms returned from Seattle on Thursday morning. Their brother Adam Gelms is seriously ill at this home there.
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