Lynden Population 1800 in Polk Directory of 1920
Lynden, third largest town in Whatcom County, shows a 1920 population of 1800 per the Polk Directory. Blaine leads with 4200. other towns listed include Custer 400, Ferndale 1500, Everson 680, Sumas 1400, and Nooksack 500. The article notes Lynden's central location in the Nooksack Valley and its role as a rail and motor travel hub. It also details local schools, churches, industries, and recent student movements and absences.
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Lynden
Polk
Whatcom County
Klingham
Blaine
George Shaw
Shaw
Custer
Ferndale
Everson
Maple Falls
Marietta
Nooksack
Sumas
Nooksack Valley
Bellingham
Skagit River
Northwest
British Columbia
Christian School
Co-operative Creamery
Washington
De Jong Buys Eleven Acres Near Lynden for 150 An Acre
Charles De Jong paid 150 dollars per acre for eleven acres of unimproved land west of Lynden just east of Monumenta Cemetery. Anna Gaskill sold the lot, with the deal handled by George Taylor Real Estate.
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Charles de Jong
Lynden
Monumenta Cemetery
Anna Gaskill
George Taylor
Ross Davis Injures Foot Starting Gas Engine
Ross Davis badly injured his right foot Saturday while starting a gasoline engine. He received medical treatment for the injury.
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Ross Davis
Two Big Farm Sales Scheduled for Lynden Next Week
Two major farm sales are set for Lynden next week. Charles Bajema will hold a sale on Wednesday and J De Kubber on Friday. The De Kubber sale will be under cover in case of storms. M Vander Griend acts as auctioneer.
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Lynden
Charles Bajema
J. de Kubber
de Kubber
The
Tribune
M. Vander Griend
Handy-Hobert Nuptials Held in Lynden
Miss Orel Handy and Walter Clarence Hobert wed Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at the Handy home in Lynden in the presence of close relatives. Rev. August Ernst officiated with Miss Rosamond Conley and Louis A. Christen as attendants. A luncheon followed and the couple departed on the noon train for Vancouver, intending to reside in Kendall after June 1.
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Vancouver
B. C
Kendall
Social News and Visits in Booths Corners Area
Mr and Mrs Von Euw and daughters Anna and Nellie spent Saturday with Will Jensen of Bellingham. Roy Allen and daughter June visited Frank Meunscher in Bellingham on Tuesday. A group including Frank DeLine Vander Yacht and De Line relatives visited Charles Dean Thursday. multiple local visits follow among Lyn den and Lynden residents with extended family details. Delta National Farm Loan Association held its annual meeting at A C Palmers house. Arthur Von Euw moved to Lawrence Friday. George Willey made a business trip to Bellingham Wednesday. Hjalmar Pearson and son Elmer visited John Pearson. Irene Merritt of Lynden visited Bella Dean. Anna Davison of Ferndale spent Sunday with John and Mrs Pearson.
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von Euw
Anna
Nellie
Will Jensen
Bellingham
Roy Allen
June
Frank Meunscher
Frank DeLine
McCliman
Carl Boice
Alber Vander
Marjory de Line
Jake le Compte
Charles Dean
Ralph Troost
Elsie
Nyhoff
Lynden
F. Pugh
Davis
P. A. Clarke
A. C. Palmer
Henry Vander
Albert
George
John
Jim
Alice
C. D. Dean
Ed. Reed
Elmer
John Pearson
Irene Merritt
Bella Dean
Anna Davison
Ferndale
Fredolph Ericson
E. Markstrom
Edmund Keterer
Yakima
Wash
Busy Bee Society
A. G. Westlund
Andrew Johnson
John Axling
Carl Ericson
W. W. Johnson
Ole Larson
Vance Wampler
W. G. Miller
John Aherns
Frank Lipps
Johanna van Mersbergen
E. Gelms
Henry Kuchenreuther
Walter Telgenhoff
Michigan
Andrew Harlander
Sunshine School
Harry and Doyle Vander
Vane Wampler
Clarence Harlander
Theodore Weidkamp
Henry Weidkamp
Frank Weidkamp
Lake Whatcom
Johnson
Alfred Palmquist
Custer
Emil Anderson
Seattle
Axland Place
Hoffman’s Hall
Albyn Christofferson
Gunard Nelson
Lois
Alberta
Carl Fredrickson
W. H. Jackman
P. A. Axling
Knute Bloomquist
Clarence Bloomquist
C. Ericson
Nelson
van Mersbergen
Elza Gelms
B. A. Axlund
Mabel Ericson
Joel and
Reuben Axlund
A. G. Wright
Elzo Gelms
Laurel and Wiser Lake Community News Snapshot
Local residents attend social gathering at the Bentley home and surprise Wallace. Ida Oltman of Laurel named Registration Officer for the precinct with registration at the Laurel store formerly Guy and Son. Various visits and church youth activity noted. Boy Scout class organized with George Rosenhall Jr. as leader and Elmer Bellingar joining the Laurel orchestra.
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John Berris
Custer
Austin Wheeler
Ida Oltman
Laurel
Guy and Son
Laurel and Wiser Lake
Bentley
Wallace
Clarence Dahlquist
Seattle
Rome
Charles Bartlett
George Rosenhall
Bellingham
G. F. Dahlquist
Beatrice Dahlquist
Augusta Johnson
Nesman
Fairview
Sears
George Rosenhall, Jr
Elmer Bellingar
Lynden Ready for Championship Bid Against Blaine
Lynden High School hosts Blaine Thursday night at the High School Gym in three contests the first second and girls teams. Blaine swept the first two matchups last month while Lynden won the girls game by three points. If Lynden takes the first, a county title shot remains possible with heavy action expected on the home floor. No seats reserved.
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Lynden High School
Blaine
High School
Lynden
Lynden church to hold special service on Law Enforcement Day
In response to a Justice Department appeal to observe Law Enforcement Day churches plan a Sunday night 7 30 service at Lynden M E Church. Other churches are invited to unite in the service with several citizens taking part in the discussion and a special musical program. The W C T U and temperance groups are especially invited along with all community members.
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Department of Justice
United States
Lynden M. E
Lynden Teams Win Double Victory in Basketball
Lynden hosted two games Friday night as Lynden boys defeated Nooksack 39 to 2 in a lopsided contest while Lynden girls beat Fairhaven 20 to 15 led by Nellie Ecker. Referee Don McLeod supervised both games and a post game lunch was served in the domestic science rooms.
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Lynden
Nooksack
Nooksack Rooters
Hugh Price
Rockey
Warriors
Calla van Sycxle
Fairhaven
Nellie Ecker
Don McLeod
Bellingham
Lavie Johnson
Ruth Bauman
Marjory Packard
Tena Kampen
Emma Markworth
Gretchen McDaniels
Mildred Bay
Augusta Ripperda
Marian Collier
Marjory Carlander
Bernice Cary
Lon Franier
Esther Reddick
Florence Starkey
Cynes Twiet
Helen Losey
Boys — Lynden
Elbert Meurer
Ray Wilson
Ralph Dunker
Wayne Smith
Porter Hatley
Ed le Cocq
Wendell Bloom
Ed Packard
Chix Robinson
Percy Tilbury
Matt Tooney
Edgar Stonehouse
Cliff Graham
Dorward Knowles
William Benson
John Handy
Grover Reid Returns to Lynden from Sedro-Woolley
Local note reports Grover Reid has returned to Lynden from Sedro-Wooley, two nearby towns. No further details on itinerary or purpose accompany the update.
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Grover Reid
Lynden
Sedro-Wooley
Whatcom Fair Association Stockholders Meet After Fire
Whatcom County stockholders gather at City Hall next Tuesday at two for the annual meeting. They will hear how the fair recovered from the last fall fire and review the financial report possibly leading to stock assessments. Officers and seven directors will be elected for a one year term.
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Whatcom Co. Fair Association
Association
Lynden Creamery Plans Annual Stockholders Meeting
The Lynden Creamery Company will hold its annual meeting next Tuesday morning at Hawleys Hall. Reports of the year’s business will be read and officers for the year will be elected. Lunch will be served at noon.
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Lynden Creamery Company
Hawleys Hall
California man buys forty acre Lynden farm
J. C. Byrne of California purchases an improved forty acre farm west of Lynden from Fred Fisher. The deal was arranged through George Taylor real estate agency and Byrne has moved to the property.
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California
Lynden
J. C. Byrne
Fred Fisher
George Taylor Real Estate Agency
Lynden Farmers Offered Free Farm Account Books
Lynden State Bank offers Lynden farmers a free Farm Account Book prepared by the State College of Washington and the U S Department of Agriculture. The 26 page booklet provides a simple method to compute farm profits with farming tables and practical information for income tax records.
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Lynden
Lynden State Bank
State College of Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
Lynden Farmers Embrace Case Tractors Say They Suit Local Farms
E K Motor Company of Bellingham reports Lynden farmers widely favor Case tractors for plowing discing harrowing manure cutting wood cultivating and other tasks. The rep predicts eventual tractor adoption on all sizable Lynden farms as Case improves efficiency and enjoyment of farming. The Amphictyon Club met at Mrs Dale Huleatts home and will gather next at Mrs Charles Renfro Fray’s residence in the afternoon.
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Lynden
E. K. Motor Company
Elk Street
Bellingham
Whatcom
The
Amphictyon Club
Dale Huleatt
Charles Renfro Fray
Local Notes and Community Updates
A new thirty six tube tester was installed at Lynden Creamery on Saturday. Nellie Jeffcott returns to high school after illness. Edwin Benson shows health improvement after sickness. Mrs Fred Polinder and baby depart for San Francisco. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Arthur Wynstra. Mrs Elmer Lund is ill this week.
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Lynden
Arthur Wynstra Sunday
Lynden High School Cooking Club and Student Updates
The Cooking Club, part of the National Achievement Club Movement, trains Lynden High School girls for county and state fair contests with theory and kitchen practice. Officers are Nellie Jeffcott president Mildred Waples vice president Ruth Bauman secretary, with members Mary Warlow Elsie Troost Minnie Troost and Alice Knutzen.
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National Achievement Club Movement
Lynden
Miss van Syckle
Nellie Jeffcott
Mildred Waples
Ruth Bauman
Mary Warlow
Elsie Troost
Minnie Troost
Alice Knutzen
Bradford Knapp
Piper & Taft
Richard Koehler
Hulda Nelson
Leo Jensen
Fisher
Sunshine Society Notes and Local Visits
Delta and Sunshine family visitors in Bellingham with Mr. and Mrs. E Markstrom. Busy Bee Society election reports officers and $122 on hand. Numerous local visits, meals, and upcoming events including Hoffmans Hall dance and Axling dinner gathering. Reports mention health of Elzo Gelms and census taker Henry Kuchenreuther.
Lynden Community Club Plans link to Lynden schools
The Lynden Community Club proposes a 2500 dollar bonus to connect Lynden Grade School with Lynden High School by sidewalking Seventh and Eighth Streets. Donations, including a fifty dollar gift, would help cover costs with payments spread over years. A committee will circulate petitions and study possible site offers for a utility plant and comfort stations. The club also set monthly meetings for the second Monday.
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Lynden
Lynden High School
Seventh
Lynden Community Club
Frank Cruikshank
F. E. Daniels
Ed Knapp
Westcom County Dairymen’s Association
Hawley Park
Lynden Sees All Stores Occupied as Vacancy Ends
The city confirms fullness with Front Street lease by C Kauffman of Yakima for the Williams store between Third and Fourth Streets. He plans a vulcanizing and automobile accessories shop and will move with his family to Lynden soon to commence operations after new tire repair machinery arrives from the East.
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Lynden
Front Street
C. Kauffman
Yakima
Williams
Third
Kauffman
Jack Kauffman
Poultry Group Raises Funds to Oppose Chinese Egg Law
The Washington Co-operative Egg and Poultry Association organized a member funded effort to hire attorneys in the dispute over a Chinese egg sale regulation. At Laurel on Saturday the County Poultry Association elected officers and subscribed 2200 in additional stock for the drive. G. H. Griffith was named a director.
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Washington Co-operative Egg and Poultry Association
County Poultry Association
Laurel
G. H. Griffith
Frank Hawley's Pen Makes Fine Showing at Big Contest
Frank Hawley's White Leg pens performed well at the Puyallup December egg-laying contest. The birds laid 116 eggs, finishing 14th overall and 13th for highest value marketable eggs among competing pens.
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Frank Hawley
Puyallup
Awley
Edson Couple Honored On Return From Wedding Trip
Old friends gathered at the Waples residence on Thursday night to greet Mr and Mrs Edson after their wedding trip. Five hundred was played and after refreshments they were presented with a mahogany table and an electric percolator.
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E. Edson
W. H. Waples
Mrs. Edson
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