Lynden Legion Urges Ex‑Service Men to Join Post
E. J. Elliott, commander, appeals to district veterans to join the Lynden Post of the American Legion. He cites unity of service branches, duties to disabled comrades, and the Legion as a strong post in the community, urging ex‑service men to enroll and support its aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
American Legion
E. J. Elliott
Lynden Post
Legion
Gyrenes
Chateau- Thierry
Argonne
Race in Community League Proves Full of Thrills
The Community League sees a tense season with White Sox beating Cubs 7 to 5 in 8 innings, pitchers Jolfe Daniels Deaen Gale noted. Giants vs Dodgers looming Friday, White Sox nearly trounced 12 to 2 by the Giants last Friday, with Court ney Whited Hatley Gaie on bat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Sox
Cubs
Jolfe
Daniels
Deaen
Gale
Giants
Dodgers
Courtney
Whited
Hatley
Gaie
Marriage of Hilda Axlund to Otto Asplund
Word has been received of the marriage of Mrs. Hilda Axlund formerly of this place and now of Portland to Mr. Otto Asplund of Bellingham. The couple will reside in Bellingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Axlund
This Place
Portland
Otto Asplund
Bellingham
Everett Music Supervisor Visits Lynden Photographer Father
Miss Esther Sather, music supervisor for Everett public schools and daughter of T. A. Sather, visited her Lynden photographer father during a midweek trip. She returned home to Yakima for vacation and spoke favorably of Zoden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Esther Sather
T. A. Sather
Lynden
Sather
Yakima
Zoden
Mrs Frick Travels to Lynden to Visit Brother-in-law
Mrs N J Frick of Los Angeles arrived in Lynden on Thursday to spend a few days with her brother in law G W Frick at his home in Lynden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
N. J. Frick
Lynden
G. W. Frick
Palmer couple attend G A R and W R C convention
Mr and Mrs W W Palmer attend the Grand Army of the Republic and Woman's Relief Corps convention in Aberdeen as representatives of Lynden chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Palmer
The
Grand Army
Aberdeen
Lynden’ Chapters
Millinery Lesson Highlighted by Home Economics Club
An afternoon meeting of the Home Economics club at the G A R Hall featured Mrs Tuttle of Woodlyn presenting millinery instruction to members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Hall
Tuttle of
Woodlyn
Former Lynden teacher Nina Hansen guest of Miss Pearl Nessen
Former Lynden teacher Nina Hansen of Ferndale, previously a Lynden school instructor, is the guest of Miss Pearl Nessen this week in a social note from local society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
Nina Hansen
Ferndale
Pearl Nessen
Mrs Van Dyken Returns To Seattle From Visit
Mrs Elizabeth Van Dyken spent a week with her parents and returned to work in Seattle signaling a brief family visit followed by resume duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Elizabeth van Dyken
Summer Normal Attendees Return Home
Miss Emma Zylstra and Miss Joan Van Dyken attend the summer session at Bellingham Normal and spent the weekend at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Zylstra
Joan van Dyken
Bellingham
Helder Family Heads to Whidby Island Trip
Mr and Mrs John Helder their son Willis Mr Dick Helder and the Misses Helen Helder and Joanna Breen started a motor trip to Whidby Island and back on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whidby Island
John Helder
Willis
Dick Helder
Helen Helder
Johanna Breen
Donkey Team Trekker Cyrus Smith Heads Toward California
Cyrus Smith travels with two-burro caravan toward California. He left Lynden on June 8 and was reported in Seattle last Wednesday. C O Bechtel and Reuben Axlund sighted him south of Tacoma on Sunday morning. He aims for about 100 miles weekly and uses no gasoline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Smith
California
Smith
Lynden
Seattle
C. O. Bechtel
Reuben Axlund
Tacoma
Lynden Dairymen Attend Picnic at Cornwall Park
Hundreds of Lynden dairymen are set for the Whatcom County Dairymen's picnic at Cornwall Park on Saturday. A bond drawing of about 7900, the largest in the association's history, will be featured with speakers including J W Berry of Vancouver B C J A Scollard of the United Dairy Association A M Dickey of Seattle and Thomas B Cole secretary of the Whatcom County Tax Limit League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
Whatcom County Dairymen’s Association
Cornwall Park
J. W. Berry
Vancouver
B. C
Fraser Valley Dairymen’s Association
J. A. Scollard
United Dairy Association
A. M. Dickey
Seattle
Consolidated Dairy Products Company
Thomas B. Cole
Whatcom County
Big Chautauqua Tickets On Sale in Lynden
Tickets for a seven day Chautauqua July 10 to 16 are sold through Lynden guarantors and stores. The program features the Gilvan Opera Company with two programs and Ruddygore, the Oceanic Quintet, Stearns Hellekson Trio, Patton Brothers, Watteau Duo, Percival Vivian Players presenting Cappy Ricks, Electra Platt and Vernon Stone, Paul Fleming, and a strong lecture list with Opie Read and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
Gilvan Opera Company
Sterling
Stearns- Hellekson
Vere Stearns
Ethel Stearns
Mina Hellekson
Patton Brothers
Watteau
Cappy Ricks
Percival Vivian
New York
Saturday Evening Post
Electra Platt
Commedienne
Vernon Stone
Paul Fleming
Mr. Fleming
Opie Read
Norman Allen Imrie
Edna Eugenia Lowe
Elmer Lynn Williams
Chicago
Loop
J. C. Herbsman
Australia
New Zealand
Lynden Bulls Sold to San Juan County Dairymen
P Meenderinck this week sold to San Juan County dairymen three young bulls sired by St. Mawes of Lynden half-brother of St Mawes Lad's Day holder of the world's record for senior yearlings of all breeds with 829 lbs San Juan county agent traveled to Lynden to select the bulls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Meenderinck
San Juan County
St. Mawes
Lynden
Jack Van Wyhe Takes Over Lynden Service Station Repair
Jack Van Wyhe has taken over the repair department of the Lynden Service Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack van Wyhe
Lynden
Epworth League Elects Officers At Friday Meeting
The Epworth League of the M. E. Church held its annual business meeting in the church parlors. Officers elected include President Leslie White first vice Lottie Richbaw second vice Lois Whit ed and third vice Mertha Bostwick with Lauren Bostwick as secretary and treasurer. The evening ended with games, music and a light lunch.
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Epworth League
M. E. Church
Leslie White
Lottie Richbaw
Lois Whited
Mertha Bostwick
Lauren Bostwick
Students Return Home From Seattle for Vacation
University students Edward Le Cocq Charles Le Cocq Bradford Knapp and Miss Mil dred Waples return home for vacation along with Elmer Swenson of Whitman College who came back on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Edward and
Charles le Cocq
Bradford Knapp
Mildred Waples
Elmer Swenson
Whitman College
Lynden Boys Visit Parents After Seattle Trip
Lynden youths Lester Landaal and Ralph Kirkpatrick drove from Seattle Saturday to spend the weekend with their parents. Landaal is employed by the architectural firm Doyle and Merriam in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden Boys
Lester Landaal
Ralph Kirkpatrick
Seattle
Doyle & Merriam
Peter Brune Returns Home From Denver Sanatorium
Mr. Peter Brune, who had been in the Denver sanatorium, has returned to his Lynden home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Brune
Denver
Lynden
L Bode Celebrates 78th Birthday with Family
Children and grandchildren gathered at Mr. L. Bode's home to celebrate his 78th birthday anniversary with family and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Bode
Ashland Man Visiting At S. T. Jackman Home
Frank Shinn of Ashland Oregon visits at the S. T. Jackman residence noting a friendly social call in the local column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Shinn
Ashland
Oregon
S. T. Jackman
Mrs Eva Thompson Attends W H M S Conference
Mrs Eva Thompson left Tuesday to attend the annual conference of the Woman's Home Missionary Society held this week in Everett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Thompson
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Everett
Michigan Visitors Stay With Grand Rapids Family
Mrs. Gerrit Hoekesma and two children from Grand Rapids arrive in Lynden to spend several weeks with Mrs. Hoeksema’s parents Mr. and Mrs. G. Rutgers. Rev. G. Hoeksema may join them later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Gerrit Hoekesma
Grand Rapids
Lynden
Bremerton Woman Attends Cousin's Funeral in Bremer ton
Here From Bremerton Mrs. Ned Anderson attended the funeral services for her cousin N Haveman last week and is spending a few days with her parents Mr and Mrs Ralph Haveman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremerton
Ned Anderson
N. Haveman
Ralph Haveman
Local visits and house wiring reported in Lynden
Mr August Matter and John Bos of Everett visit relatives and friends in Lynden. Mr John Stedman has had his house wired for electricity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Matter and
John Bos
Everett
Lynden
John Stedman
Miss Elsie Sweet and George Mott wed in San Francisco
Lynden learns of the marriage of Miss Elsie Sweet principal of Lynden High School to Mr. George Mott. The ceremony occurred in San Francisco on May 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Sweet
George Mott
Lynden
Lynden High School
San Francisco
Fast Horses to Run at Lynden July 3-4
Whatcom County hosts Independence Day attraction at Lynden with top International Racing Association horses and fast Coast circuits opener. Two day program includes a varied lineup with frequent crowd appeal. Lynden grounds offer shaded picnic areas and convenient access for visitors from the Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
Whatcom County
Northwest
Whatcom County Fair Grounds
International Racing Association
British Columbia
Evening Card Party Hosted by Local Ladies at I O O F Hall
Mrs Ernest Dean, Mrs Harry Fountain and Mrs Ray Slade hosted an evening card party Tuesday at the I O O F Hall. Guests included H Slade, A H Frasier, M H King, F E Knapp, P M Serrurier, W H Waples, W Hemmingway, H Beernink, F Hawley, H Fritz, W T Roberts, J W Stearns, M Waddilove, N Boerhave, D L Beckes, C L Craighead, H Mock, G W Hall, D Mulder, B V Mounter, F L Wood, A E Rusco, G W Frick, O A Sand, J D Zylstra, S H Lewis, C B Bay, TD W Alverson, R L Averill, W Baldwin, G M Edson and George Waples. Harry Mack won the men's first prize. Mrs James Zylstra won the ladies' prize. Consolations went to G W Frick and A E Rusco. Hall decor featured wild flowers, ferns, buttercups, daisies and wild roses at the luncheon tables.
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Ernest Dean
Harry Fountain
Ray Slade
I. O. O. F. Hall
Messrs
H. Slade
A. H. Frasier
M. H. King
F. E. Knapp
P. M. Serrurier
W. H. Waples
W. Hemmingway
H. Beernink
F. Hawley
H. Fritz
W. T. Roberts
J. W. Stearns
M. Waddilove
N. Boerhave
D. L. Beckes
C. L. Craighead
H. Mock
G. W. Hall
D. Mulder
B. V. Mounter
F. L. Wood
A. E. Rusco
G. W. Frick
O. A. Sand
J. D. Zylstra
S. H. Lewis
C. B. Bay
TD. W. Alverson
R. L. Averill
W.&. Baldwin
G. M. Edson
G. W. Robertson
George Waples
Harry Mack
James Zylstra
Funeral in Oak Harbor for Mr J Balda burned in house fire
Rev and Mrs P Jonker and Mr and Mrs Ed Erkes traveled to Oak Harbor Friday where Rev Jonker led funeral services for Mr J Balda who died in a house fire last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Harbor
P. Jonker
Ed Erkes
Jonker
J. Balda
Miss Johanna Pilon Speaks at Girl's Society Meeting
Miss Johanna Pilon from Java East India gave an interesting talk to the Girl's Society of the First Christian Reformed church Friday evening. She is a teacher in the Government schools in Java.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
Johanna Pilon
India
The
First Christian Reformed Church
Pilon
Lynden Motor sells new Chevrolet roadster to C J Swank
The Lynden Motor Company sold a new Chevrolet roadster this week to C J Swank. The sale highlights local dealership activity and marks another vehicle purchase by a local resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
Lynden Motor Company
C. J. Swank
Lynden Defeats Ferndale 6 to 3 in Friday Harbor Canceled
Lynden beat Ferndale 6 to 3 with Lynden’s outfield Hagen, Dean and Wolfe errorless on thirteen chances. Meurer and Yorkston led Lynden with multiple hits as Ferndale scored in the sixth and ninth. Friday Harbor game canceled, Lynden seeks a Skagit county matchup for next month’s rescheduled trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Ferndale Wallop
Lynden
Ferndale
Hagen
Dean
Wolfe
E. Meurer
Meurer
Yorkston
Whited
Olson
Heeman
Mohrman
Bennett
Bentley
Beeman
al Olson
Art Olson
Vickers
Conklin
C. B. Bay
Slade
Skagit County
Friday Harbor
Record Dash to Seattle Spans 129 Miles in 8 Hours 20 Minutes
Rube Axlund and Ollie Bechtel, esteemed for veracity, drove from Lynden to the Washington Annex Hotel in Seattle on Saturday. The trip covered 129 miles in 8 hours 20 minutes with a total 394 miles including Tacoma detour, using 14 gallons of gas and one quart of oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rube Axlund
Ollie Bechtel
Lynden
Washington Annex
Seattle
Tacoma
Poultrymen to Tour Lynden County Farms Friday
Poultrymen from Lynden will tour the county on Friday June 30 to study poultry farm management with staff from the Puyallup experiment station. County Agent H B Carroll Jr will arrange the schedule visiting farms from John Gill to George Griffith with noon basket lunch at Hans Berthuson’s Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
Puyallup Experiment Station
H. B. Carroll, Jr
John Gill
Diagonal Road
Gill
G. E. van Horn
Marietta
van Horn
Caylor’s
County Farm
Caylor's
Bayes
Harry Beernink
Washington Co-operative Eye and Poultry
Beernink
Frank Hawley
Lynden Co-operative Berry Canning Factory
Hawley
George Griffith Farm
Guide
Wiser Lake Road
Assink Moves From Yakima to Lynden Home
Mr. H. Assink from Yakima has arrived in Lynden to make his home here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. H. Assink
Yakima
Lynden
Eastern Star Program at Masonic Hall June 29
Members of the Eastern Star and their families and invited friends are welcome at the Masonic Hall Thursday evening June 29. Cards will be played and a luncheon served. An admission of 25 seats will be charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Here From Missouri Mr and Mrs David Pigg Visit Lyn Den
Mr and Mrs David Pigg of Missouri visit the home of Mrs G Birdwell sister to Mr Pigg. He is a long time business man and may decide to settle in the Linden district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
David Pigg
Mr. Pige
G. Birdwell
Whited Family Motor to Vancouver Wednesday
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Whited Mrs. Finnell Miss Jeanette Finnell Harold and Lois Whited motored to Vancouver Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
C. E. Whited
Finnell
Jeanette Finnell
Harold and
Lois Whited
Mrs. E A Livingstone Visits East with Daughter Izetta
Visiting in Fast Mrs. E. A. Livingstone and daughter Izetta are enjoying time with relatives and friends in the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Livingstone
Izetta
Taylor Couple Return From Wapato Visit by Car
Mr and Mrs George Taylor returned Monday from a short visit in Wapato. They traveled by automobile for the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapato
George Taylor
Eighth Grade Diplomas Available at Mr Le Cocq’s Office
The eighth grade diplomas have arrived and may be had by calling at Mr Le Cocq’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Cocq
In Charge at Cemetery
Henry Roubos assumes leadership of work at Monumenta Cemetery under D De Jong direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Roubos
Monumenta
D. de Jong
Visiting Miss Benadom at Tremain Home
Miss Benadom of Orting Washington visits at the Elzie Tremain residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benadom
Week End Visit in Seattle by Emma Bennett Beulah Serrurier
Miss Emma Bennett and Miss Beulah Serrurier spent the week end in Seattle returning Monday with Mrs. P. M. Serrurier who attended the Eastern Star convention there as a delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Emma Bennett
Beulah Serrurier
P. M. Serrurier
Creamery Plans Drain to River for Waste Relief
Whatcom County Dairymen's Association seeks to divert surplus whey and buttermilk from Fishtrap Creek to the Nooksack River. Engineer Everett C. Lyle reviewed feasibility with directors, and the plan has strong support. The city council offers a free right of way for pipes to cooperate in reducing the creek odor affecting nearby residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whatcom
Dairy Association
Kensington Picnic Track Meet Featured at Birch Bay
The Kensington Club held its annual picnic on Mrs. Ernest Jacobs’s Birch Bay property. Two teams led by Mrs. B. V. Mounter and Mrs. E. Edson competed in events with Mrs. Edson’s squad winning by one point. Winners included Mrs. W. H. Waples in Newspaper race and Miss Bessie Biehler in Dressing Clothespin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Club
Ernest Jacobs
Birch Bay
B. V. Mounter
E. Edson
Bessie Biehler
M. H. King
George Frick
Three Hundred Attend I O O F Convention Here
Nearly three hundred Odd Fellows gathered at Lynden Hall for the semi annual convention. Representatives came from Bellingham Fairhaven Everson Blaine Sumas Custer Acme Deming Orcas Island and Lynden. Mrs M K Staley vice president of the Rebekahs State Assembly attended. A banquet followed the lodge meeting with a committee featuring Mrs W Baldwin Mrs M A Hickey Mrs H Shagren Mrs Angus Young Mrs Charles Davis and Mrs George Palmer. Musical selections were performed by Miss Rose Browee and Mr Peterson of Ferndale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden Hall
Bellingham
Fairhaven
Everson
Blaine
Sumas
Custer
Acme
Deming
Orcas Island
Lynden
M. K. Staley
Rebekahs
W. &. Baldwin
M. A. Hickey
H. Shagren
Angus Young
Charles Davis
George Palmer
Rose Browee
Peterson
Ferndale
Winners Named in W C T U Declamatory Piano and Violin Contest
The seventh W C T U contest at the High School on June 15 drew many children who competed vigorously. Helen Ranton won the Declamatory medal Augusta De Vries took Piano and Robert Zoet earned Violin honors. Mrs. George Gustin presented the prizes and Mrs. P A Clarke was thanked for her tireless contest supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gustin
Northwood
Helen Ranton
Augusta de Vries
Robert Zoet
P. A. Clarke
Amphictyon Club Outing at Cottonwood Beach
Amphictyon Club members enjoyed an outing at Cottonwood Beach Friday at the camp of Mrs. McKay, mother of Mrs. Harry Mack. The club will meet on Friday June 30 with Mrs. Ernest Dean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amphictyon Club
Cottonwood Beach
McKay
Harry Mack
Ernest Dean
Idaho Family Visits Assink Homes In Grangeville Ties
Mr. and Mrs. J. Terpsma and family from Grangeville Idaho arrived by auto this week and are visiting the Assink homes. Mrs. Terpsma was formerly Miss Dora Assink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
J. Terpsma
Grangeville
Assink
Terpsma
Dora Assink
Lynden Canning Club Meeting Set for June 23
The Lynden Canning Club will hold its meeting Friday June 23 at 2 P M at Lynden High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden Canning Club
Klatawa Club Members Entertained at Edith Jacobson Home
Klatawa Club members enjoyed Friday evening entertainment hosted by Miss Edith Jacobson at her residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klatawa Club
Edith Jacobson
Browns and Philo Tour to Orting and Tacoma
Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Philo left Monday for a visit in Orting and Tacoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orting
L. J. Brown
Chas. Philo
Tacoma
Telgenhoff Family Moves to Abel Brink Home
The Telgenhoff family is relocating this week to the Abel Brink residence on North Alder Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telgenhoff
Ed Telgenhoff
Abel Brink
North Alder St
Blankers Re Building Home Remodel Planned
Mr. A. Blankers is remodeling his house into a modern home with updates and new features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Blankers
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RE. J. Elliott
Otto Asplund Wei
SAN Juan CO
Com County
Harbor
Lynden AB
Oxford If
Ferguson Rf
Aseee Bentley
Swanson
Poultrymen
Trip
of Management
Yahona
Kensington
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