02 Jun 1921
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Newspaper
Lynden Tribune
Location
Lynden, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1921
Page
1
Government selects Guy Dyk to house Lynden post office in a new brick building in the heart of the business district. Quarters, 7 1/4 by 67 9 feet with a 14 foot ceiling and full basement, will be ready by July 1 or before, with a partitioned postmaster office.
Mrs Emma Schroeder of Lynden has been named Grand Representative of the Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania for Washington. The three year appointment honors her in fraternal circles and she will attend the Washington Grand Chapter convention in Spokane this year with a special reception for state and national officers. Schroeder is currently the Worthy Matron of Lynden Eastern Star Chapter.
Frank Heathers dies at Sumas Hospital from blood poisoning after his arm was lacerated when bumped by a cow a week earlier. The incident led to complications and his death occurred on Tuesday.
Wiser Lake residents welcome teachers home from Deming and Custer. Local families attend Laurel commencement and host dinner guests. Meridian high school tax election at Wiser Lake school house results in 62 votes for and 17 against. Various residents return home for vacations and graduations. A fire loss at a brooder house causes significant damage with no insurance. Mrs. Scott passes away after months of illness.
The Puget Sound Light and Power Company completes extensions to six Lynden farms this week. Eligible customers receiving the new lights include Stanley Robinson, Peter Van Dyk Jr., John A. Brink, Arend J. Brink, Ira Lade, and J. Haverkamp.
Lynden and Everson prepare for a Sunday 2 PM game at the Fair Grounds as Lynden seeks to extend its winning streak and avenge a prior defeat. Ferndale notes a tough loss, with strong pitching by Bill Brewer and Ed Olson keeping the visitors in check.
Twenty seven Lynden seniors received diplomas at the annual graduation in the high school auditorium. R B Le Cocq presented the diplomas. Valedictorian Hilda Elder and salutatorian Gayle Walston led addresses with others including Mary Bouma and Hoyt Horton. Rev Charles Baker offered invocation and benediction. Mrs Jane Colby Spratley and Don Gray sang and played. Class motto Just in Commencement appeared in colors above the platform.
Lynden closed its stores for Memorial Day and held a patriotic program at the high school. Graves were decorated and a program featured prayers, addresses, songs, recitations, violin solos, and student performances by Lyndon Christian and grade school students.
Taylor Brothers of Lynden own a six cylinder car that ran six miles home after its gasoline tank dropped off on Hannegan Road. C. E. Whited joined the search, and the missing tank was found along the road.
The Lynden pair of shoes, claimed to have world record long life, were shown at repair shop by C. J. Carlson who bought them thirty five years ago in Sweden for 3.50. Carlson says ten cents a year has covered maintenance so far and the shoes remain in excellent condition with hand sewn soles and high quality leather.
The Klatawa Club sponsors a benefit dance for the baseball team Friday evening, June 10, at the I. O. O. F. Hall. Plans include many fine features, promising one of the season’s best affairs.
The Depot Road paving, first unit of the Lynden Sumas improvement, was completed Saturday night by contractors. It is expected the road will be open to traffic by July 1.
Ruth Bauman, daughter of Mr and Mrs A A Bauman, died suddenly at home from spinal meningitis. Born February 14 1904 in Raymond Minnesota she was 17 years old. She planned to graduate Thursday and was active in athletics with high school honors. Survived by her parents and sisters Marie Sadie and Clara.
Taxpayers must pay the second federal income tax installment by June 15. The collector urges paying during the first week of June if possible and notes payments must be in his office by June 15 to avoid penalties. Credit depends on the account number on the tax bill and remittance. If the bill is lost, send the identifying number from a March payment with the remittance.
Lynden residents vote on an extra seven mill school levy to fund next year’s operations. Even with approval taxes drop three mills from last year due to board economies. Contingent plans include outside tuition or forming a union high school district with nearby towns to maintain the high school.
The notice urges garden and lawn sprinklers to pay their water use bill at Knapp's Furniture Store before the season. Regular water users pay 5 and summer-only users pay 10. A sprinkling permit is required or fines apply. Also mentions the Old-Fashioned Dancing Club held a dance at the I O O F Hall on Tuesday.
Lela M. King formerly of Lynden married Thomval H. Falkenberg at Forest Grove Oregon on Wednesday evening June 1. King is the daughter of Mrs. Carrie R. King.
Bert Meenderinck and Frank Mulder joined a trip to Chehalis last week to attend a pure bred Jersey cattle sale.
The County Parent Teachers Association will meet Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce in Bellingham. A report from the state convention will be presented.
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