06 Jan 1921
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Newspaper
Lynden Tribune
Location
Lynden, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1921
Page
1
Collector Arthur B. Culmer will visit Lynden to assist residents in filing 1920 income tax returns. Filing runs January 1 to March 15. Forms will be mailed to those who filed last year. exemptions and rates are outlined, with four installment payment options and required minimum incomes for filing.
Charles Edmund Hodgeman of Lynden was moved from the Receiving Ship in New York to the U S S Beaver. The transfer was confirmed today by Commander C C Krakow of the U S Navy.
A pleasant New Year gathering at the A A Bauman residence honored Miss Sadie Bauman on her birthday anniversary. Guests included Jennie Van Wyhe Allie Vander Mey Johanna Gertrude Schuyle man Sadie Ruth Bauman Leonard William Gors man Harold Bennett Henry Hoff man Alvin Pyeatt Ray Wilson and Albert Haveman with games music and refreshments of ice cream cake and wafers.
Dr B V Mounter receives a large new X Ray machine to handle local work formerly sent to Bellingham. An expert from Seattle installs the device as Raymond Bajema returns to Lynden after years in Tacoma. The First and Second Christian Reformed Churches hold a union service, and families visit Bellingham on New Year’s Day.
The Klatawa Club elected officers at a Wednesday meeting held at the home of Miss Ada Baldwin. President is Ada Baldwin, Secretary-Treasurer Edith Jacobson, Corresponding Secretary Martha Knittle, and Alma Ecker named as a other officer.
In Lynden the state plans to distribute war service bonuses within a month. A test-case decision upheld the bonus with $15 per month of wartime service. The ruling hinges on public purpose and state funds. Blanks will be sent to veterans, with payments by the state auditor after verification.
The American History class received Hart's Formation of the Union copies for regular work. Albert Harlander has withdrawn from the Sophomore Class. First and second team boys will play Ferndale next Thursday. Manual Training adds machinery to ease next semester work. Farm Carpentry requires each pupil to plan a complete house blueprinted. A model house is under construction on Mr. Landaal’s premises. Mr. Rockey’s chemistry classes gain new laboratory apparatus. Semester exams will be held Thursday and Friday next week.
Mrs. Mary Brasell died December 31 in Vancouver at her home on 158th avenue west. Funeral is set for Wednesday at 2 pm from Nunn & Thompson's chapel with Rev. O. M. Sanford officiating. Interment will be in Mountain View Odd Fellows plot. She was born in Minnesota thirty six years ago and lived in Vancouver eleven years. Survived by husband Robert Brasell two sons one daughter her mother Mrs. W. W. Palmer of Lynden Wash sister Mrs. J. R. Langdale of Vancouver and brothers W. G. Satterthwaite of Aldergrove and J. S. Satterthwaite of Lynden Wash.
Mrs Lida Benjamin of Henry Street Bellingham hosted the Klatawa Christmas tree this year with seasonal decorations throughout the house and a gift laden tree. After gifts were distributed a dinner was served. Misses Hattie Nellie and Annie Bovendam and Mr James Bovendam went to Seattle last week to visit their uncle and aunt. A son was born Friday to Mr and Mrs E C Good.
The Lynden Choral Society presented a pleasing New Year’s Eve program at the First Christian Reformed Church directed by Louis A. Helder with Adrian Breen as organist. Soloists Johanna and Paul Breen Ernestine Zweegman Marie Zweegman and Tena Van der Griend showcased strong vocal talents along with mixed and male quartets. The audience enjoyed choruses duets and solos including Oh How Lovely Is Zion and The Song of Triumph.
The Peoples State Bank of Lynden begins operations tomorrow in temporary quarters at the R L Averill jewelry store. The $40,000 capitalization is held by sixty local residents. Officers are P J Van Hemert president J W Stearns vice president and manager Albert Kok cashier. Directors include Henry Shagren Nels Jacobson J T Zylstra Hilbert J Kok D W Bender P J Van Hemert and J W Stearns.
Miss Marie De Jong driving a Chalmers toward Bellingham narrowly avoided a wreck on the Hannegan river bridge Friday. To avoid a collision she hit the railing. her mother Mrs De Jong was thrown aside breaking glasses and suffering a long cut beneath the eye. Two wheels were knocked off the car.
Lynden’s lyceum fans applauded the De Mille quartet Thursday at the high school. The program featured quartets and solos by each member. The advertised pianist, a woman, turned out to be a man and displayed strong piano skill.
A wedding ceremony for Nancy Van Diest and Harry Vander Mey was held Wednesday at the bride’s Riverside home with 80 relatives and friends present. Rev A J Brink officiated the ceremony, Alice Vander Mey played, and the couple will reside in Glendale.
C M Creamer resigns his position as head of the Lynden Cannery, which he managed for H A Baker. He had led the cannery since its takeover and was a steady advocate for improving berry and small fruit industry conditions, earning many friends in the community.
Miss Alma Meenk and Mr. George Neevel formerly of Lynden were married December 30 at La More California where Neevel bought a fruit farm. They plan a Lynden visit before settling back in La More.
Lynden poultrymen are invited to a large session at Laurel High School auditorium Saturday night under the Washington Co-Operative Egg and Poultry Association. R. E. Darling of the Tacoma branch will speak, and attendees are asked to bring cake doughnuts or sandwiches.
Mrs Lela King Dye and Rev W O Benadom were married in Kansas City on New Year’s Day. The couple will travel through California and be at home in Lynden by month’s end.
Lynden prepares for a Wednesday night home game against Sedro-Woolley Athletic Club at Lynden High School gym with a return clash set for January 19 in Sedro-Woolley. In a prior YMCA tilt Lynden beat Bloedel-Donovan 47 to 21 as Meurer strained a knee and Hickey filled in.
North Prairie residents recount visits across Burling ton and Greenwood with many gatherings at local homes. Travelers include Mr. and Mrs. Leag Williams and daughters Ila and Twila, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Wells, and others attending dinners, birthday parties, and New Year visits.
W H Waples chairs Lynden district relief for sixty starving children in Central and Eastern Europe under the European Relief Council led by Herbert Hoover. Ten dollars per child funds food clothing and shelter for winter with all admin costs privately covered. A Lyden Choral Society concert raised 128 dollars as the campaign began.
Mrs N Boerhave and Mrs W G Hemingway hosted a New Year's Eve party Friday at the Boerhave Millinery rooms. Guests enjoyed a program of piano and vocal solos, a McGregor's Toast, and a New Year's luncheon with tables themed after months, seasons, Armistice Day, Vacation Days, and Leap Year. Prizes were awarded for cards and dancing, with many local residents in attendance.
The Christian Endeavor of the 1st Reformed Church held a social at the G A R hall on Wednesday evening to honor the winning side in a recent contest.
Frank Walters arrives from Iowa and will reside with Mr. and Mrs. Gorse man in Lynden. James Beck returns from a business trip to Seattle and Tacoma. Mr. and Mrs. H. Vander Mey and Mr. and Mrs. John Gunst dine with Mr. and Mrs. Gerrit Bode for New Years. Mrs. P. Stuurmans and children visit the De Young family in Delta. Winnie Gunst visits her aunt Mrs. Jongeneel in Lynden.
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