Committee Named for Lyndens Chautauqua Effort
Guarantors elected to manage Lyndens seven day Chautauqua set for July 10 to 16. Mrs Gale Edson named secretary and ticket distributor. J W Stearns heads advertising Elzie Tremain leads ticket sales with decades of prior effort. Season tickets 275 adults 100 children no war tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
P. M. Serrurier
Gale Edson
J. W. Stearns
T. R. Burns
Elzie Tremain
Tremain
Fruit thinning demonstration at Lynden farm
M. D. Armstrong extension specialist will conduct a fruit thinning demonstration at E. W. Bayes farm Tuesday at 2 PM. The program will show the proper thinning methods and all local growers are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden Farm
M. D. Armstrong
State College of Washington
E. W. Bayes
Armstrong
Bauman Transferred From Seattle Plant to Lynden Station
William A. Bauman was this week transferred from the Seattle plant of the Washington Co operative Egg and Poultry Association to the Lynden station. In Seattle he could work in all departments and gained insight into all phases of the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Bauman
Seattle
Washington Co-operative Egg and Poultry Association
Lynden Station
Indiana Man O G Culver Visits Brother-In-Law
Indiana man O G Culver of La Porte stopped by his brother in law George J Taylor this week in a brief hometown note from the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
O. G. Culver
la Porte
George J. Taylor
Mrs Rathman Recovers as Miss Bauman Visits in Bellingham
Mrs Carl Rathman has been convalescing after throat operation and is cared for by Mrs Rathman’s sister in law while Miss Sadie Bauman spends the past week in Bellingham assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Rathman
Sadie Bauman
Bellingham
Miss Rita Jamieson Home For Summer Visit
Miss Rita Jamieson returns home for the summer from Annie Wright Seminary in Tacoma where she has been studying this term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rita Jamieson
Annie Wright Seminary
Tacoma
American Legion Dance a Successful Friday at Hawleys Hall
The American Legion hosted a Friday evening dance at Hawley's Hall with a large crowd, good music and refreshments. The article notes another dance by the Legion boys will be held in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Hawley’s Hall
Miss Blanche Jacobs Visits Parents in Elma
Miss Blanche Jacobs a teacher in Elma Washington visits her parents Mr and Mrs Will Jacobs during a brief home break from duties keeping in touch with family in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Jacobs
Elma, Wash
Will Jacobs
Dodge agency delivers new touring car to local resident
Miller and Leek of Everson report the district Dodge agency delivered a new touring car this week to Ralph Osgoodby, highlighting an automotive purchase and local dealer activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge
Miller
Leek
Everson
Ralph Osgoodby
Helder Family Visit Reaches Lynden From Seattle
Miss Rena Helder and Mrs. John Helder and children arrive in Lynden to spend weeks with sister Miss Helen Helder. Mr. John Helder will stay one week with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Rena Helder
John Helder
Lynden
Helen Helder
De Kosters Leave Lynden for California Triple Auto Trip
Leave for California by auto for two months. Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius De Koster of Bremerton visit with their mother Mrs. P. De Koster in Lynden before departing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Cornelius de Koster
Bremerton
P. de Koster
Lynden
Seattle Trip Sees Mrs Stuurmans in Consult
Mrs Stuurmans and her husband Mr Stuurmans traveled to Seattle Friday where she consulted a specialist and began treatments. Other local families including the Kauffmans Fritz Lund and Riddles spent Sunday with relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Kauffman
Herbert Fritz
Bobby
C. G. Lund
Lake Samish
Ferndale Carnation Plant Becomes Milestone Facility
Powdered milk produced in Ferndale for the first time last week at the new Carnation Milk Products Co plant. The Ferndale site recently invested over 50000 in new materials. Mr and Mrs McNamara of Blaine visited George J Taylor's home for Sunday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferndale
Carnation Milk Products Co
Mrs. McNamara of
Blaine
George J. Taylor
Two-Burro Wagon Heads to California in 1922
Cyrus Smith, who wintered near the A. E. Henry place, set out Thursday with his two burro wagon for California. He planned to cover about 100 miles weekly, reaching Cornwall Park by Thursday evening and being near Arlington by Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Smith
A. E. Henry Place
California
Cornwall Park
Arlington
Beetles Threaten Lynden Bean Crop
Lynden district bean crop threatened by black beetles as growers fight the infestation. C M Creamer of Lynden Cannery consults state experts and recommends Bordeaux Mixture using copper sulfate and slaked lime with water in specific ratios and procedures, including preparation, dilution, and application, with notes on equipment, soap additives, and compatible pesticides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
C. M. Creamer
Lynden Cannery
State College
Stirling
Local Residents Note Visits and Illness
Mrs. Frank Clendennen of Bellingham spent a few days last week at the Henry Landaal home. Mrs. W. M. Stuper of Bellingham visits her sister, Mrs. W. A. Waugaman. Miss Gladys Jacobs has returned home for the summer. Henry Landaal has been ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Clendennen
Bellingham
Henry Landaal
W. M. Stuper
Mrs
W. A. Waugaman
Gladys Jacobs
Lynden to Stage Two-Day Horse Races July 3 4
Lynden organizers set for a two day horse racing meet July 3 and 4 at Whatcom County Fair track. The event is under International Racing Association direction with trotters pacers and jumpers invited. C B Bay serves as Fair Association secretary overseeing arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
Whatcom County Fair Track
Fair Board
International Racing Association
C. B. Bay
The
Fair Association
Government efforts to treat Roy Clarke in Alaska
Roy Clarke of Lynden was seriously injured at Kodiak Alaska when a chain broke during land clearing on a government experiment station farm. The government has had five doctors examine him and attempted to arrange a specialist beyond Seward. Clarke notes the high cost and a consult with Dr Georgeson who will join the Alameda in arranging further care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Roy Clarke
Lynden
Kodiak, Alaska
Govvernment
Seward
Kodiak
Clarke
Georgeson
Alameda
Sam Palmer Purchases L. J. Brown Residence
Sam Palmer buys the L. J. Brown residence on Front Street near Sixth and will live there with his sister Mrs. Nace. Possession awaits completion of Brown's new Front Street and First home. Rev A J Brink departed Monday for Orange City Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Palmer
L. J. Brown
Front Street
Sixth
Mr. Palmer
Mrs. Nace
Mr. Brown
First
Lynden to Get New Power Station
Puget Sound Light and Power began erecting a new sub station in Lynden to supply Nooksack and Everson districts with electricity. The old Front Street station is moved. a 6600 volt 3 phase line runs from Pleasant Ridge road to Everson. After Sumas Electric plant sale, Lynden will serve southern territory and may hire another lineman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nooksack
Everson
Lynden
Puget Sound Light and Power Company
Front Street
Pleasant Ridge Road
Sumas
Sumas Electric Company
Puget Sound Power and Light Company
Road to Portland Mostly Paved with Small Gap
William Eddy and Orrin Hagen report a 1500 mile survey through eastern Washington finding Lynden to Portland route via Kalama nearly paved with only a three mile gap and a short Chuckanut Drive segment. They praise the Spokane path via Snoqualmie Pass as in excellent condition and recommend the Kalama route to avoid 15 miles of detours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
Portland
Kalama
Chuckanut Drive
William Eddy
Orrin Hagen
Washington
Spokane
Snoqualmie Pass
Birthday cake surprise for Junior Society group
The girls of the Junior Society at the First Christian Reformed church were treated to birthday cake and ice cream last Thursday. Pearl Stremler and Gertie Bajema served the treats, bringing smiles to the group.
Pioneer Lynden Family Covers Four Generations
A Sunday Reveille feature profiles P A Axling, elder statesman of Whatcom County born 1833 in Sweden, who settled in Delta in 1889 and rebuilt the county as a dairy farming area. His daughter Lydia Bloomquist, born 1874 in South Dakota, moved to Alberta and back to Ferndale, while granddaughter Edna Nelson, born 1896, later settled in Alberta where Lois June Nelson, the great grandchild, was born in 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
Reveille
Bellingham
P. A. Axling
Whatcom County
Delta
Mr. Axling
Sweden
New York City
South Dakota
Lydia Bloomquist
Alberta
Ferndale
Edna Nelson
Lois June Nelson
Farm owner ends life at wife's grave in Lynden cemetery
Stephen B. Day sold his Northwood farm Monday and left a farewell note for his daughters before walking at night with a rifle to his wife’s grave in Lynden cemetery. His body was found Tuesday morning by Leonard Lowrey, who had bought the farm, after the note directed him to the grave. Day, 70, had lived in the Northwood district 13 years and is survived by two daughters Venia Tray of Bellingham and Mrs. McNally. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Knapp’s Parlors conducted by Rev. E. C. Grimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen B. Day
Northwood
Lynden
Leonard Lowrey
Frank Cruikshank
R. B. le Cocq
Day
Ferndale Fast Nine to Play Here
Ferndale baseball returns to Lynden next Sunday for a clash that shapes as Lynden’s sternest test this season. Fern dale brings a near full pennant lineup and Lynden counters with speed and youth. Last Sunday Everson beat Lynden 23 to 3 in a high scoring affair highlighted by Beeman and E Meurer. Lynden plans a June 25 Friday Harbor tilt with an excursion expected to draw a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferndale
Lynden
Beeman
Axling
Olson
E. Meurer
Matt
Stollen
Ernie
Bateman
Wolfe
Morgan
Everson
Morgon
Theel
Lakeside Union Meeting Set for June 21 at Mrs Tyler’s Home
The Lakeside Union schedules its meeting for Wednesday June 21 at the home of Mrs Thomas Tyler due to the County Convention change in Bellingham. The article notes the W Co T U convention adjustment impacts local gathering plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellingham
Lakeside Union
Thomas Tyler
Party Attendance Noted From Bellingham Gathering
Mrs G W Hall Mrs B V Mounter and Mrs George Frick attended a party in Bellingham Tuesday afternoon noting social activity in the local community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Hall
B. V. Mounter
George Frick
Bellinghan
T. R. Burns Makes Seattle Trip This Week
T. R. Burns traveled to Seattle this week for undisclosed purposes. The trip appears to be part of routine duties with no public agenda released. Local observers noted Burns arrived Monday and departed today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Burns
Seattle
ZIP TO PORTLAND AND BACK BY AUTO IN DAY
Syl Weidkamp Dale Hule att and Russell Gries set a Lynden to Portland round trip auto record. They completed the journey in 24 hours including a business stop. The trio left Lynden at midnight Saturday and returned by midnight Sunday without sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syl Weidkamp
Dale Huleatt
Russell Gries
Lynden
Portland
Odd Fellows Convene in Lynden District Convention
Lodges from Northwest District gather at the I O O F Hall in Lynden Saturday for convention business ceremonies and a banquet. Delegates from across the region are expected. arrangements cater to about 306 attendees. Lynden Rebekahs coordinate the evening affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows Lodge
I. O. O. F. Hall
Lynden
Lynden Churches to Hold Union Summer Services
Union services will be held on Sunday evenings in June and July at the First and Second Christian Reformed churches in Lynden. Rev. P. Jonker will present five sermons from the Book of Ruth. Last Sunday's topic was Immigration and Bereavement with the June 18 service planned at the Second Reformed church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Jonker
Second Reformed Church
Lynden Garage Delivers Two New Automobiles
The Lynden Motor Company this week delivered two new automobiles in Lynden. A Chevrolet roadster was purchased by Roy Schrimscher, and a touring car by Raymond Bajema.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden Motor Company
Lynden
Chevrolet
Roy Schrimscher
Raymond Bajema
Pullet Auction At Westbrook Sells For $1.25 Each
Three month old pullets brought $1.25 at the A. H. Westbrook sale this week. Auctioneer M. Van der Griend supervised the bidding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbrook
A. H. Westbrook
M. Vander Griend
White Sox defeat Dodgers in speedy 2 to 1 game
Fast paced baseball saw the White Sox edge the Dodgers 2 to 1 with Vander Griend and Tullner dealing. Dodgers beat the Cubs 4 to 3 Wednesday, a first loss for the Cubs who lead the league. Friday night the White Sox face the Giants at 6:45.
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White Sox
Dodgers
Vander Griend
Tullner
Cubs
Axling
Whited
Daniels
B. Vander Griend
C. Vander Griend
Giants
New Barn Planned by Col Vander Griend Crew
Col. Mike Vander Griend plans a new modern barn with a basement. The tearing down of the existing barn is underway. G Schuyleman and Bert Troost oversee the construction work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Mike
M. Vander Griend
G. Schuyleman
Bert Troost
Mrs. G Boeringa Aims Seattle Visit For Ill Brother
Mrs. G Boeringa left Tuesday morning for Seattle to see her brother, Mr. Adam Gelms, who is very ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
G. Boeringa
Adam Gelms
Miss Jessica and Margery De Line Return from Winlock
Miss Jessica and Margery De Line have returned from Winlock where Miss Jessica taught for the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winlock
Jessica
Margery de Line
Daughters and visitors brighten Caton and Lynden homes
The notice lists a newborn daughter of Mr and Mrs H Caton of Seattle formerly Lynden, summer returns of Fred and Frank Hatley from Urbana, and gatherings in honor of Mrs Lund's birthday with Elzie Tremain J W Tremain Elmer Lund and Glenn among the guests. Other items mention Miss Alice Colby visiting family and Miss Gladys Stuurmans home from Bellingham Normal for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caton Home
Mrs. H. Caton
Seattle
Lynden
Hatley
Fred
Frank Hatley
Urbana
Illinois
Roy Mutchler
Mrs. Lund
Elzie Tremain
J. W. Tremain
Elmer Lund
Glenn
Lynden Girl Tops County In State Examinations
Margaret Shagren of Lynden led Whatcom County eighth graders in scholarship at the state exams with the top average. County superintendent Mrs. Jennie Robin announced the results along with a list of district leaders and several schools including Lynden, Glendale, Clearbrook Nooksack, Meridian and Lynden Christian School with multiple high achievers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Shagren
Lynden
Whatcom County
Jennie Robin
Sunshine
Gertrude Komen
Haynie
Helen Brown
Verna Alexander
Roger Beckes
Matilda Cromwell
Donald Cruikshank
Frank de Jonge
Ivan Jamieson
Beatrice Johnson
Freda Klocke
Leroy Taylor
Lewis White
Glendale
Nellie Hokland
Edith Nelson
Clearbrook-Nooksack
Frank Alvord
Roy Carlson
Anna Holmquist
Amy Johnson
Olivia Jonson
Oscar Loreen
May Lundgren
Myrtle Parrott
Elsie Almlee
Lewis Harris
Norma Kallander
Meridian
Florence Gansler
Helen Ross
Paul Gerard
Frances Smith
Disease Attacks Bees in Lynden District Threatening Honey Trade
Lynden area beekeepers face severe losses from American Foul Brood and European Foul Brood, with 40.2 percent of Whatcom County colonies infected. County agent BH B Carroll Jr urges cooperative action with Extension Service and State College of Washington Division of Agriculture to avert extermination, detailing spread, symptoms, and differences between the two diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
BH. B. Carroll, Jr
Mr. Carros
Whatcom County
Extension Service
Division of Agriculture
State College of Washington
Also Mentioned on This Page
T. R. Burns, and
Elzie Tre
Mrs. J. Riddle
International Association
Uncle Sam
Roy Clark
A. J. Brink
Orange City
Iowa
Nooksack and
Whatcom Co
Stephen B. Day of
Fair Grounds
Meurer
A. Thee If
Vu Matt
F. Theel
Aker
Swaford Guntert Rf
Neuneger Cf
Benton Ss
ODD Fellows
Northwest
Lyn
Den
Lynden Garage
Alice Colby
Mrs. R. Handy
Gladys Stuurmans
Margaret Tilman of
Deming
Esther Pyeatt
Beulah Serrurier
Whatcom
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