Lynden Customs Office to Expand Patrols on Border
Lynden officials announce increased staff to patrol the Washington British Columbia border against smuggling. Roy C. Lyle and Millard T. Hartson visited Lynden last week and pledged tougher action. Hartson says a heavy patrol will cover the two main border routes into Western Washington. Inspector Dolstad adds H. E. Morriss of Seattle to assist at Lynden station.
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Lynden Customs Office
Roy C. Lyle
Millard T. Hartson
Hartson
Bri Columbia
Washington
Whatcom County
Paul O. Dolstad
Lynden Station
H. E. Morriss
Seattle
Lynden
Mr. Dolstad
Lynden-Ferndale
Guide
Axlund and Neidhart Open Shingle Mill at Boundary
Ben Axlund and George Neidhart start a shingle mill at the boundary line near the Boundary Mill site destroyed by fire. The plant has capacity for 20,000 shingles and employs four men, becoming the Lynden district’s only operating shingle mill.
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Ben Axlund
George Neidhart
Boundary Line
Boundary Mill
Lynden
American Legion Plans Gay Christmas Ball at I O O F Hall
Invitations issued for a Christmas dance by the American Legion at the I O O F Hall Monday evening. Big plans made, expected to be one of the season’s most enjoyable events.
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American Legion
First Poultry School of State Opens Monday
The first poultry school of its kind in the state opens Monday in Laurel for Whatcom County poultrymen. The program spans December 26 to December 30 with sessions led by W D Buchanan Dr W T Johnson and others covering breeding incubation feeding housing records and purchases of baby chicks. Mildred Waples from the University of Washington joins Lynden for Christmas. Ray Smith of Seattle visits his Lynden area ranch.
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Laurel
Whatcom County
W. T. Johnson
Western Washington Experiment Station
W. D. Buchanan
State College of Washington
Western Washington
A. D. Foster
Hillier
Washington Co-operative Egg and Poultry Association
H. E. Seidell
Ray Smith
Seattle
Lynden
Lynden Defeats Blaine 30 to 23 in Friday Bout
Lynden men defeated Blaine 30 to 23 Friday night with Coach Rockey leading Peace Arch City as Lynden’s girls lost 21 to 13. Lynden will host Harmony Friday with both boys and girls games. Reserved lower-floor seats will cost 15 cents. 50 seats held at City Drug Store. Lineups list Meurer Stuurmans Gorseman Have man Axling for the Lynden boys and Haveman Bay Vander Griend Dean Slade Finnell Burns for the girls.
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Lynden
Blaine
Rockey
Peace Arch City
Lynden Girls
Harmony
City Drug
Blaine Boys
Lyndon
Elbert Meurer
Cecil Stuurmans
Leonard Gorseman
Albert Have
Prosser Cancels Game With Lynden
Prosser cancels the scheduled contest with Lynden after Anacortes and Ellensburg also pulled their games with Prosser. The match was to be played next Wednesday.
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Prosser
Lynden
Anacortes
Ellensburg
Dairy association processes large November milk output in Lynden
The Whatcom County Dairymen's Association reported November production at its Lynden plant with 186,370 pounds of butter and 184,130 pounds of powdered milk from a total around 140 tons.
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Whatcom County
Miss Jennie Haveman to Teach in California School
Miss Jennie T Haveman has accepted a position as school teacher in California and will leave for the South December 29 She expects to spend New Years Day with Mr and Mrs Albert De Young at Ripon Miss Haveman is a sister of Mrs De Young.
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Jennie T. Haveman
California
South
Albert de Young
Ripon
Miss Haveman
de Young
Lynden Christian School Announces Weeklong Vacation
Lynden Christian School will close for a one week vacation starting Friday.
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Lynden Christian School
Knights of Pythias Collecting for Needy at Christmas
The K P Lodge is collecting clothing and other goods for the poor this Christmas. Accepted items include clothing food toys or any gift to bring joy to the needy. Donations contact George Waples committee in charge.
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Knights of Pythias Lodge
George Waples
Lynden District Home Economics Club Adopts Testing Circle
Representatives from Lynden district home economics clubs met in Bellingham to approve Testing Circle work. The program aims to familiarize all members with labor saving devices via hands on trials tested by Washington State College. Miss Lawrence from the college spoke and will visit in March for demonstrations.
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Lynden
Bellingham
Washington State College
Lawrence
State Colleges
Help Fight Tuberculosis Christmas Seals Campaign
Christmas Seals on mail and packages aid the Lynden district tuberculosis work. The Anti Tuberculosis League, led by Mrs E Edson, runs the annual sale to support the county nurse. Seals available at City Drug Store and First National Bank.
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Whatcom County
Anti-Tuberculosis League
E. Edson
Lynden
Lyndon
City Drug Store
First National Bank
Reverend Myron Cooley Dies at Sister's Home in Boulder
Word from Lynden reports Reverend Myron Cooley died Friday at his sister's home in Boulder Colorado. He served as pastor of the First Baptist Church for two years before health issues forced his departure. A well liked figure here and famed for outdoor sports writing.
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Lynden
Myron Cooley
Boulder
Colorado
Cooley
First Baptist Church
M. E. Sunday School Plans Christmas Eve Program
The children of the M. E. Sunday School are preparing a Christmas Eve program to be presented in the church parlors.
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M. E. Sunday School
Mrs Pangborn Celebrates 88th Birthday With Family
Mrs. C. E. Pangborn marked her 88th birthday Friday surrounded by her children grandchildren and great grandchildren. She received many pretty cards and tokens from relatives and friends.
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C. E. Pangborn
Elizabeth Meurer Dies at Riverside Home
Mrs. Elizabeth Meurer died at her Riverside home Wednesday night after a prolonged illness, in the presence of all her children. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
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Elizabeth Meurer
Riverside
Christmas Holiday Reach Near Lynden Schools
With Lynden schools closed for Christmas holidays most teachers have left for home. Dora Agee and Bessie Agee visit Blaine Bromley in Sum as Miss Sutherland East Sound Miss Cook Cornelius Oregon Miss Werby Seattle Miss Nelson Montesano Miss Jones Holmes Seattle and Mr Rockey Bellingham.
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Lynden
Dora
Bessie Agee
Blaine
Bromley
Sumas
Sutherland
East Sound
Cook
Cornelius
Oregon
Miss Werby
Seattle
Nelson
Montesano
Miss Jones
Miss Holmes
Mr. Rockey
Bellingham
Christmas Party for P. N. G. Club at I O O F Hall
Mrs Baldwin and Mrs Bostwick hosted a Christmas party for the P. N. G. Club at the I O O F Hall on Friday afternoon. A Christmas tree laden with gifts stood in a room corner and a luncheon followed the event.
Tremain Family Holiday Visit and Local Socials
Mrs Elzie Tremain and children were visiting Rev and Mrs W O Benadom at Orting this week. Mr Tremain plans to join them for Christmas. D L Beckes entertained with bridge Friday night at their home. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs George Cole and Mr and Mrs Campbell of Bellingham.
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Elzie Tremain
W. O. Benadom
Orting
Mr. Tremain
D. L. Beckes
Bridge
George Cole
Mrs. Campbell
Bellingham
Amphictyton Club Christmas Party at Mrs Howard Cat Home
The Amphictyon Club held a Christmas party Friday afternoon at Mrs. Howard Cat’s home. Rooms were festively decorated with poinsettias holly and a gift tree. Guests included Mrs. Charles Philo Mrs. N Boerhave and George Waples who acted as Santa Claus and distributed gifts before a luncheon.
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the Amphictyon Club
Howard Cat
Charles Philo
College Student Charles Sprague Returns Home for Christmas
Charles Sprague arrived Saturday from Pullman where he attends college to spend Christmas with his mother.
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Charles Sprague
Pullman
Fr Ailingham hospital patient returns home in recovery
Mr Frank Le Cocq has been at St. Joseph's hospital Bellingham after an operation and was brought home Sunday where he is recovering rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank le Cocq
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Bellingham
Christmas Program At First Reformed Church
The Girl's League of the First Reformed Church on Grover Street hosted a Christmas program and luncheon for all church girls Wednesday evening at the residence of Rev. H. K. Pasma.
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Girl’s League of the First Reformed Church
Grover Street
H. K. Pasma
Wayne Smith to Return from Seattle for Christmas
Wayne Smith, attending a university in Seattle, is expected to return home later this week to spend Christmas. Gerritt Schuyleman has purchased an Overland car.
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Wayne Smith
Seattle
University
Gerritt Schuyleman
Le Cocq Brothers Return from Washington for Christmas
Edward and Charles Le Cocq returned Tuesday evening from the University of Washington to spend Christmas at home.
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Edward and
Charles le Cocq
University of Washington
Knapp Couple Return From Seattle for Holidays
Frances and Bradford Knapp returned Wednesday from the University of Seattle to spend the holidays at home.
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Frances
Bradford Knapp
University At
Seattle
Whitman College Student Arrives in Lynden for Christmas
Elmer Swenson, a Whitman College student, arrived in Lynden Saturday night to spend the Christmas vacation.
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Elmer Swenson
Whitman College
Lynden
Christmas at H Berthusen Home with J Jenson
Mr J Jenson spends Christmas at the home of H Berthusen.
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Mr. J. Jenson
H. Berthusen
Ernest Boggs Spends Christmas with Sister
Mr. Ernest Boggs is visiting Christmas with his sister Mrs. How ard Worthen.
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Ernest Boggs
Mrs
Howard Worthen
Edward Kamm Returns From University of Washington for Christmas
Edward Kamm came home Thursday from the University of Washington to spend Christmas at his residence. Miss Elsie Worthen, a teacher at Cheney, is expected home for the holiday.
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Edward Kamm
University of Washington
Elsie Worthen
Cheney
Lynden Stores Close Monday for Christmas Observance
Lynden business houses will close Monday for Christmas with district Yule tide ceremonies. Christmas services are planned in all Lynden churches including united services at First Christian Reformed Church and programs by Sunday schools and children. Local store windows feature elaborate decorations from Lynden Department Store to Farmers Mercantile and others, highlighting gifts and holiday displays.
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Lynden
First
Second Reformed
United Services
First Christian Reformed Church
E. O. Grimes
the Baptist Church
Far East
Lynden Department Store
D. W. Alverson
Farmers Mercantile Company
C. E. Renfro
W. H. Elder
Star Mercantile Company
Western Mercantile Company
City Drug
R. AL. Averill
Paul Henderson
F. E. Knapp
W. H. Trump
First Reformed Church Christmas Program Set for Monday
The Christmas program at First Reformed Church on Grover Street will be held Monday evening at 8 o'clock in the church.
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1St Reformed Church
Grover Street
Redlands Man Enjoys Sunshine Picking Oranges
Ben Hoffiezer writes from Redlands California that he is picking oranges and enjoying the heat with his sister. He plans to stay there until March marking a warm spell and a carefree visit.
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Ben Hoffiezer
Redlands
California
the Tribune
Watch Party Planned for New Year’s Eve at M E Church
Epworth League to host New Year’s Eve watch party at the M E Church with plans for out of town societies to attend and a large crowd expected.
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M. E
Epworth League
Miss Biehler Spends Christmas at Home
Miss Bessie Biehler, a student at Oregon Agricultural College in Corvallis, Oregon, is spending the Christmas holidays at her home.
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Bessie Biehler
Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallis
Oregon
Amphictyon Club to be entertained at Mrs Fountain home
The Amphictyon Club will be entertained at the home of Mrs. Harry Fountain on December 30. An election of officers will be held by the K P lodge Monday evening. Miss Maud Walker left Tuesday for Vader Washington to spend Christmas with her father. Ralph Le Cocq has been ill this week. Mrs B Oldemeyer is caring for Mrs C Jager who is quite ill.
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Amphictyon Club
Harry Fountain
K. P. Lodge
Ralph le Cocq
Lynden Business Men to Send Holiday Calendar to Every Home
Lynden business and professional men will mail a glossy eleven scene calendar to every home in the district next week. The brown tinted views include the Lynden dairy and egg plants, a prize cow, blue ribbon flocks, a million feet of fir logs, the high school, and Lynden's avenue of maples. J B Gale photographed the calendar. Each page carries Moon phases and weather forecasts. Distribution is by mail only, not through stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
Dairy Association
Egg Association
Imperial Fir Lumber Company
J.B. Gale
John Hofstra Dies in Michigan Home of Mother
John Hofstra died in Michigan at his mother's home after leaving Lynden two months earlier. He had been ill and was previously treated in a Bellingham hospital before his departure.
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John Hofstra
Mother
East
Lynden
Michigan
Mr. Hofstra
Bellingham
Government sells horses seized with smuggler
The seized team of Peter Sandecock’s horses, tied to his liquor smuggling case, were sold Tuesday afternoon by Inspector Paul O Dolstad to Albert Blow for 200 dollars. The sale occurred in the Ed Austin barn.
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Peter Sandecock
United States Customs
Sandecock
Paul O. Dolstad
Albert Blow
Ed Austin Barn
Pupils of Mrs Elenbaas Offer Splendid Piano Recital
The pupils of Mrs H Elenbaas gave a splendid piano recital at her home Friday evening. Participants included Clara Bauman Margaret Waples Beulah Serrurier John Mc Leod Margaret Bronsema John Boerhave Hermina Haveman Bessie Hitchcock Lena Kienecker. Parents and friends attended.
Christmas Baptist Service for Elderly and Choir Concert
A Baptist Church holds a Christmas afternoon service at 2 45 for seniors unable to attend evening worship. Rev. Charles Baker will address The Child in the Manger and transportation is offered. There is Holy Communion and special music. Evening service features Rev. Baker on The Christmas Story According to St John with choir and Leslie Sorenson singing Nazarene.
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Baptist
Charles Baker
Baker
Manger
St. John
Leslie Sorenson
Mrs Kirkpatrick Hosts Ladies Aid Tea at Home
Mrs Kirkpatrick entertained the Ladies Aid of the M E Church at her residence on Thursday afternoon a silver tea was served with guests described as present during the event
Pastor P Jonkers Expected in Lynden This Week
P Jonkers the new pastor of the First Christian Reformed church is scheduled to arrive in Lynden the last of the week for his post.
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P. Jonkers
First Christian Reformed Church
Lynden
Van Vliet Moves Farm Residence to West Grover Address
Co. Van Vliet relocates from a Lynden area farm to 1800 West Grover, shifting a rural base to an urban setting.
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Lynden Customs
Tion
Axlund and
Neidhart
Boundary
Mildred Waples
Border
Jennie Haveman
Christias
Ing
T. B
First Reformed Church
Ben
L. D. Pangborn
Iday Souvenir
H. Elenbaas
Baptists
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