Lynden Maintains Lead With Narrow Win Over Custer
Lynden edged Custer 8 to 7 in a seesaw baseball game last Sunday to stay atop the standings. Lynden’s comeback featured a Granny Meurer homer and late infield errors fueling the decisive runs as Custer held Lynden at bay most of the way. Next Sunday Lynden visits Fern dale as they chase the pennant with four must-win games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
Custer
Dean
Fullner
Custerites
E. Meurer
Wolfe
Bruland
Bateman
Short
Baldwin
Bill Meurer
Granny” Meurer
Yorkston
Beeman
Axling
Jones
Larson
Fulmer
E. Jones
Gulickson
Fuller
Behme
Ralph Kirkpatrick Visits Parents Home
Ralph Kirkpatrick is visiting the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kirkpatrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Kirkpatrick
Mrs
J. W. Kirkpatrick
Mrs Joling Returns to Lynden After East Visit
Mrs Joling and her baby daughter returned to Lynden on Saturday after visiting in the east.
Hollenbeck Family Moves to John Ebert Home
Mr and Mrs B Hollenbeck moved this week to the John Ebert home at 600 Front Street in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollenbeck
Mrs. B. Hollenbeck
John Ebert
Front St
M. J. Reddig Leaves Wenatchee Visit Planned
M. J. Reddig left Wenatchee this week and will travel for a few months to visit unspecified destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Reddig
J. Reddig
Wenatchee
Miss Henrietta Feenhouse Undergoes Major Operation
Miss Henrietta Feenhouse underwent a serious operation at St. Joseph's Hospital Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Feenhouse
St. Joseph's Hospital
Bear on the loose prompts caution near Lynden Blaine
A big black bear is roaming between Lynden and Blaine, prompting residents to stay indoors if possible. Eyewitness E. I. Bruns reported the sighting Friday with witnesses including the Misses Matthews of Rochester, Minnesota. The bear crossed the pavement near Blaine and disappeared into brush. Bears were once common in the Lynden area but are now rare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
Blaine
E. I. Bruns
Matthews
Rochester
Minn
Everett Man Purchases Lynden Confectionery
Co A Breckenridge sold his restaurant and confectionery to J E Watkinson of Everett. Watkinson, a restaurant man, has taken charge. his wife and two children arrived in Lynden Monday evening. Breckenridge will continue farming in Lynden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Breckenridge
J. E. Watkinson
Everett
Watkinson
Lynden
Breckenridge
Sunrise Contractors Finish East Section of Delta Road
The Lind Gravel Company completes the east segment of the eight mile Delta road contract and moves to the west section. Gravel pit preparations are under way near the bunkers as work progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Road
Vander Griend Family Plans Nebraska Visit
Mrs A S Vander Griend of coming from Nebraska expects a visit from her son Anie Van der Griend, his wife and two children, all from Nebraska, to meet in the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Vander Griend
Anie Vander Griend
Klatawas Hosts Miss Martha Knittle for Club Evening
Miss Martha Knittle entertained Klatawa club members at her home on Wednesday evening, providing a social gathering for local residents. The event highlighted community ties and hosted conversation and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Knittle
Klatawa Club
Mrs Veleke Returns Home After Illness Recovery
Mrs Veleke is able to be out again after her recent illness. The report notes her recovery and return to activities.
Former Lynden Teacher Marguerite Hulburd Visited by Campbell Couple
Mr. and Mrs. R. Campbell of Mt. Vernon visited Lynden on Sunday. Mrs. Campbell formerly was Miss Marguerite Hulburd, a Lynden schools teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Campbell
Mt. Vernon
Lynden
Nordhoffs Visit Brother in Freewater Oregon
Mr and Mrs Fred Nordhoff of Freewater Oregon are visiting at the home of Mrs Nordhoffs brother Mr Gerrit Top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Mrs
Fred Nordhoff
Freewater
Hawley Family Ends Lynden Visit Heads to California
Mr and Mrs Everett Hawley and their children from Yakima have left Lynden for California after two weeks visiting relatives. They are traveling by automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Everett Hawley
Yakima
Lynden
Seattle trip ends for Miss Edna Waples and companion
Miss Edna Waples departed Tuesday by motor for Seattle from the W. H. Waples home. She was accompanied by Miss Bobby Waples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Edna Waples
W. H. Waples
Bobby Waples
Dairy caravan set August 4 in Lynden district tour
Western Washington Livestockmen's Demonstration Tour visits Lynden farms with state and federal experts to show improved dairy stock and records. The caravan starts 6:30 AM from Bellingham Federal building, ending about 5 PM back in Bellingham with farm stops at McLeod Jersey, Van Horn Poultry, Hilier, Porter, Lauckhart Ayrshire, Koole Guernsey, Benson Holstein, Tanner Holstein, Anderson Guernsey, and Milkyway Holstein farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whatcom County
Lynden
Western
Federal Building
Bellingham
David McLeod
Jersey
McLeod's
Porter
aArrive
Lauckhart
Ayrshire
Hans Berthuson
Leonard Koole
Guernsey
Koole
Andrew Benson
Benson
R. I. Tanner
Holstein Farm
Sumas
Tanner’s
J. O. Anderson
Anderson's
Milkyway Holstein Farm
Community Notices From Booths Corners and Nearby
Social items list visits and gatherings around Booths Corners including Mrs T J Nelson hosting relatives from Bellingham and Sumas. Families such as McCord McMillen Bruce Clarke Jones Stremler Stuurman Bruns Jacobson and Bartelds are mentioned with weekend visits, dinners and birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B. McCord
McMillen
Bellingham
Fred Stremler
Sam Stuurman
Chilliwack B. C
Helen Bruns
Otto
Willie
John Bruns
Delta
George Jacobson
Michel Kaptain
Fred Westoff
Everson
Wendell Jacobson
T. J. Nelson
Greenblatt
Sumas
Leslie Vail
Booth
John Bylsma
Garret van Wyhe
H. Bartelds
Willie Cramer
Sequim Family Ends Visit With Waples in Washington
Return of Mrs Roland Lane and two daughters from Sequim Washington who have been visiting at the George Waples home before returning home Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sequim
Roland Lane
Washington
George Waples
Registering Early Target for September Primaries
Voters urged to enroll ahead of the September primaries as registration books close twenty days before the election on September 12. Only registered voters may vote. Books reopen September 13 and close again twenty days before the November 7 general election. City residents must register this year. County registration lasts four years for those registered since January 1920 in the same precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uynden
Lynden Baseball Contest Tests Local Knowledge
Lynden fans are invited to spot errors in a Series of baseball cartoons in The Tribune. Twelve sponsors back the contest with prizes from a Louisville Slugger to theatre tickets. Judges are T. R. Burns W. S. Baldwin and Ernest Dean. Entries due next Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
The
Tribune
Louisville
Liberty Theatre
T. R. Burns
Lynden Athletic Association
W. S. Baldwin
Ernest Dean
Pythians Host Cards and Dance Evening
The Pythian Sisters and Knights of Pythias held a lively event Monday at the I. O. O. F. Hall with cards and dancing. Hosts included Mr and Mrs C B Bay and family, Mr and Mrs W H Hemmingway, Mildred Bay, Marion Bay, and Charles Bechtel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythians
I. O. O. F. Hall
Pythian Sisters
Knights of Pythias
C. B. Bay
Mildred
Marion Bay
W. H. Hemmingway
Charles Bechtel
Wayfarer Attendees From Lynden List Notables
Among those from Lynden who attended the Wayfarer at Seattle this week are Mr. and Mrs. John Breen and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Rutgers, Jeanette and Bill Rutgers, Elizabeth Schuyleman, Elsie Schuyleman, Elsie Worthen, Emma Zylstra, Jennie Vander Griend, Mary Polinder, and Hazel Lowrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayfarer
Lynden
Mrs Dunker Arrives in Lynden for Social Visit
Mrs A Dunker arrived in Lynden last Thursday for a short visit with friends. She was accompanied home Saturday by Dr and Mrs Hutchinson and their daughter Ruth. They traveled by auto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Dunker
Lynden
Bradford Knapp Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Bradford Knapp was operated on for appendicitis at St. Joseph's Hospital in Bellingham after leaving Tuesday evening for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford Knapp
St. Joseph's Hospital
Bellingham
Emma Bennett and Ada Baldwin to Alaska trip
Miss Emma Bennett and Miss Ada Baldwin plan to leave Friday for Seattle and then Seward Alaska to spend several weeks aboard a northern voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Emma Bennett
Ada Baldwin
Seattle
Seward
Kamm Transferred to Tacoma Office of Bonding Firm
Charles Kamm, previously employed in Seattle, has been moved to the Tacoma office of the Drumbheller Ehrlichman Bonding Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kamm
Tacoma
Seattle
Drumbheller-Ehrlichman Bonding Company
Kampen Depart for Business Trip to Great Falls
E A Kampen left Monday for a business trip to Great Falls Montana. He will be away for several days and is expected to return with reports on the Montana assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Kampen
Great Falls
Montana
Vander Ploeg Visit in Orange City Iowa
Here From Orange City Mr and Mrs Vander Ploeg visit sister in law Mrs D J Zylstra and relatives in town during a family trip from Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange City
Mrs. Vander Ploeg
Iowa
Men Return From Sunnyside Visit
Frank Vander Griend and Mr. Chap Bayes returned Wednesday July 19 from Sunnyside Yakima where they had been for several weeks. Mr Bayes left for Yakima again Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima
Frank Vander Griend
Chap Bayes
Sunnyside
Mr. Bayes
Men Return From Lanark Mine Trip
Frank Cruikshank P J Van Hemert and H A Van Os returned Sunday from a trip to the Lanark mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cruikshank
P. J. van Hemert
H. A. van Os
Lanark
Canadian Traffic On Increase At Lynden Entry Point
Lynden customs office handles more cars than Sumas as Canadian traffic grows. In the year ending June 30 Lynden cleared 6 058 cars, with Inspector Paul O Dolstad predicting 8 000 plus this year. A campaign could divert Vancouver traffic through Lynden via Blaine using a shorter route and similar paving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
Canada
Lynden Customs Office
Sumas
Paul O. Dolstad
Vancouver
Blaine
Lynden Party Leaves to Climb Mount Baker
The Misses Rita Jamieson Mil dred Waples Bessie Biehler and Ivan Jamieson depart Lynden Monday for Bellingham to join the Mt Baker club for a week long ascent of Mt Baker. Accompanying the group are W D Pratt and W L Cochran of Bellingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
Baker
Rita Jamieson
Mildred Waples
Bessie Biehler
Ivan Jamieson
Bellingham
Mt. Baker
W. D. Pratt
W. L. Cochran
American Legion Dance Friday Night at Hawley's Hall
The American Legion boys will host a dance Friday night at Hawley's Hall with music by the Synco Five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
American Legion Boys
Hawley'’s Hall
Synco Five
Miss Marie Zweegman Farewell Party Hosted in San Francisco Training
Mrs M Vander Griend hosted a Thursday evening gathering in honor of Miss Marie Zweegman who departs for training at Letterman Hospital in San Francisco. The event featured national color decorations patriotic songs and historical games with refreshments. Attendees included Tena Vander Griend Jennie Vander Griend Lena Geleynse Katherine Louws Elizabeth Louws Cornelia Te Selle Mary Bauma Maurice De Boer Paul Breen Herman Van der Griend Marius Van der Griend William Gorseman and the De Hoogh Bauma couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Maurice de Boer
Paul Breen
Herman
Marius Vander Griend
William Gorseman
Fred de Hoogh
Herman Bauma
Delegates Return from Epworth League Convention in Seattle
Leslie White Lauren Bostwick Madeline Temple and Susie Hickey returned the first of the week from Seattle where they attended as Epworth League delegates. Lois White remains in Seattle as guest of Miss Maud Tachell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie White
Lauren Bostwick
Madeline Temple
Susie Hickey
Seattle
Epworth League
Lois White
Maud Tachell
Mr and Mrs E Quizenberry to Lead Canada Cannery
Mr and Mrs E Quizenberry will depart later this week so he can take charge of a cannery in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Quizenberry
Canada
Slade Fountain Visit Olympic Peninsula on Lake Crescent
Mr and Mrs Ray Slade and Mr and Mrs Harry Fountain drove to Moclips Washington on Saturday. On their return they plan visiting Lake Crescent on the Olympic Peninsula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Slade
Harry Fountain
Moclips
Washington
Lake Crescent
Olympic Peninsula
Son Born to Mr and Mrs Richard Shore of Lemore
Mr and Mrs Richard Shore of Lemore California announce the birth of a son named Fenton Richard Mrs Shore formerly Miss Ione Fenton a Lynden school teacher confirms the family is expanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Shore
Lemore
California
Fenton Richard
Shore
Ione Fenton
Lynden School
Miss Zweegman Heads to San Francisco by Boat
Marie Zweegman departs for South Miss to San Francisco with Mr. and Mrs. L. Koole and Mrs. H. Bouma accompanying to Seattle. The traveler continues to San Francisco by boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Marie Zweegman
San Francisco
L. Koole
H. Bouma
Seattle
Zweegman
Death of Mrs. Robert De Jong Reported in Iowa
Lynden friends report the death of Mrs. Robert De Jong in Doon Iowa. The De Jongs formerly lived in the Delta district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
Lynden Friends
Robert de Jong
Doon Iowa
de Jong
Delta District
Woody family visits relatives as Okanogan editor
Ozro Woody his wife Mrs. O H Woody and family and Miss Mabel Woody of Okanogan visited relatives here last week. Mr Woody is now the editor of the Okanogan Independent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozro Woody
O. H. Woody
Mabel Woody
Okanogan
Woody
Okanogan Independent
Enjoy Wienie Roast by First Reformed Youth
The Christian Endeavor Society of the First Reformed Church held a Tuesday visit with swimming and a wienie roast for its young people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society of the First Reformed Church
Miss Ethel Sutherland Heads to Seattle for Wayfarer
Miss Ethel Sutherland left Monday to attend The Wayfarer in Seattle. She travels to take part in the program and will return after her attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Sutherland
Seattle
The
Wayfarer
Bucket Baldwin Wants To Return Findable Item
Bill Baldwin seeks to return a found bucket left by a man who fled after a modified break in at a garage. Mrs. Baldwin found the bucket and is offering it to the rightful owner via the pool-room. Call to claim the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Baldwin
Bill
Baldwin
Miss Laura Crabtree Weds Fred Cole In Lynden Home Ceremony
A pretty wedding took place Monday afternoon at 3 30 at the bride's parents home. Miss Laura Crabtree and Mr. Fred Cole were united in marriage by Rev Downing. They will reside at the Miller Hotel Lynden and Mr Cole works at the Lynden Cannery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Crabtree
Fred Cole
B. C. Crabtree
Rev
Downing
Mr. Cole
Lynden Cannery
Herman Assink Purchases Property From John Evanko
John Evanko sells his property at the corner of Nooksack and Pine Streets to Herman Assink in a per may sale. The transfer confirms the corner lot exchange and buyer Assink gains the parcel as recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Assink
John Evanko
Nooksack and
Pine Streets
Forest Grove man regains stolen Ford in Skagit county
Charles T. Ogren recovers his Ford sedan after being missing more than three weeks. Officers found the car in woods near Mount Vernon. Ogren calls the recovery a fortunate event. Local social notes mention visits and family news from Bellingham, Sumas, and nearby towns.
Veleke Family Returns Home After Visit
Mr and Mrs Neal Veleke and their son Raymond of Yakima came back Tuesday after spending several days visiting relatives and friends here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Veleke
Raymond
Yakima
Strike Wouldn't Hurt Lynden Farmers Here
Lynden fruit and dairy interests expect minimal impact from a general railroad strike. Harry Beernink of the Washington Co operative Egg and Poultry Association and T Zylstra of the Lynden Plant of the Whatcom County Dairymen's Association say shipments can shift to boats and markets in Canada Seattle and California. The Egg Association has 25 carloads of space on an upcoming refrigerator boat and storage for 10 000 cases in Bellingham plus 20 000 at Seattle. prices may rise benefiting local poultrymen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
Harry Beernink
Lynden T
Washington Co-operative Egg and Poultry Association
T. Zylstra
Whatcom County Dairymen's Association
Chicago, Milwaukee Railroad
Egg Association
Seattle
Panama Canal
Bellingham
California
New York
Whatcom Beekeepers to Meet on New Bee Disease Remedy
Whatcom County Beekeepers Association plans an August 1 meeting at O O Runolfson farm near Blaine starting at 10 AM. W H Lewis bee inspector of British Columbia will speak on a new simple treatment for foul brood and demonstrate the method. Attendees are asked to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whatcom County Beekeepers’ Association
O. O. Runolfson
Blaine
Picnic at River Bank by Klatawa Club on Nooksack
Klatawa club members picnicked Thursday evening along the Nooksack river bank with guests Mrs Roy Alexander and Miss Nellie Ecker attending the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klatawa Club
Nooksack
Roy Alexander
Nellie Ecker
Colleys Move From Blaine to Bellingham This Week
Mr and Mrs Orlando Colley plan a move from Blaine where they have lived for several months to Bellingham this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellingham
Orlando Colley
Blaine
Olympic Mountains Outing Return for Miss Knittle and Miss Nessen
Miss Martha Knittle and Miss Pearl Nessen returned Sunday from an outing in the Olympic mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Knittle
Pearl Nessen
Olympic Mountains
Victoria Trip By Excursion Boat Noted By Ecker Family
Visit by Mrs. Charles Ecker and Misses Lucille and Hazel Ecker took them to Victoria B C on a local excursion boat last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Charles Ecker
Lucille
Hazel Ecker
Victoria B. C
Vander Griend and De Boer families voyage and Bremerton visit
The group traveled by steamer to Indianapolis then Victoria British Columbia with Mr and Mrs B Vander Griend Mrs M Vander Griend and daughters Adriana Maurine Emma Zyls ra Joanna Eliza beth Van Dyken Johanna Breen Mary Bouma Garetta De Boer and Maurice De Boer Also Miss Johanna Haveman returns from Bremerton where she visited her sister Mrs Ned Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Lynden
Indianapolis
B. C
B. Vander Griend
M. Vander Griend
Adriana
Maurine
Emma Zyls Ra
Joanna
Elizabeth van Dyken
Johanna Breen
Mary Bouma
Garetta de Boer
Maurice de Boer
Bremerton
Johanna Haveman
Ned Anderson
Camp and travel notes from Cottonwood and Seattle visits
Campers at Cottonwood Beach include Mrs B Axlund and son Wendell. Mrs Andrew Hamstra and Miss Kate Jager left for Seattle for medical treatments. Mr and Mrs John Breen drove to Seattle for a few days and to attend the Merchants' Convention. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Fred Polinder. Wynan Vande Kamp was confined after an attack by a bull Saturday. Mrs M Waddilove hosted a gathering in honor of Mrs E Quizenberry who goes to Canada on leave. R L Averill spent time in Seattle for the Merchants Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Andrew Hamstra
Kate Jager
Hamstra
John Breen
Breen
Merchants’ Convention
Wynan Vande Kamp
Saturday
R. L. Averill
Merchants Convention
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fern
Dale
Lynden AB R Wee E. Meurer
Axling If
Wolferf
Meurer
Dean Poye
Custer AB
POA Bruland
Exaanes
Creasy
Brinkman Cf
Gulickson If
Sera
Everett Man
Lynden Confectionery
Lind Gravel Company
M. Berger
Alice Berger
van Buren
Fred Palmer
Woodland
Harriet Meaker
Mary
Anna Burk
Brown
John Anglin
Schluk
William
James Summerville
Edith
John Myers
Martin Burk
Lyndon
Ray Simons
A. Simons
Wesley Keidel
August Nyman
Anna
Mary Burk
Buffalo
Meaker
Guy Harpham
M. Burk
Western Washington
North Prairie
Mcmillan Place
Lyn
Forest Grove
Charles Ogren
FORD
Charles T. Ogren
Skagit County
Ogren
Mary Burgraff
Jake Dyksterhuis
Harry Guckert
Arthur McMillen
Nooksack River
Homer Prouty
Alma
Annie Porter
Maria Prouty
Prouty
Emma
Dorothy
Laura Johnson
Mary Burcraff
Jonas Lawrence
South Bellingham
J. P. Lawrence
John Burgraff
Bruce Larson
William B. Larson
Walter Crabtree
Lee Williamson
Effie
Violet
Agnes Hinckley
Edgar Crabtree
Ellen Arbuckle
Northwood
Ed Philo
C. A. Martine
Silvana
Joseph Rainford
Martine
Rainford
Bert de Hoog
Burgrafs
Mr. McMillen
Oakland
Cottonwood
B. Axlund
Wendell
Cottonwood Beach
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