Ida Tarbell to Speak at Lynden Chautauqua Program
Ida Tarbell and Edward F. Trefz lead the Lynden Chautauqua lineup July 30 through August 5 with postwar reconstruction themes. Private Peat and Bohemian music entertain, while Jaroslav Cimera, Helen Cafarelli, Mary Adel Hays and several ensembles perform. Local residents and visitors attend events and visit area homes as news of the week.
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Lynden Chautauqua
Ida M. Tarbell
America
Edward F. Trefz
Europe
Herbert Hoover
Food Administration
Miss Tarbell
United States
Paris
National Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Chambers of Commerce
National Trade Association
Private Peat
Canada
Jaroslav Cimera
Bohemia
Helen Cafarelli
Chicago Opera
Mary Adel Hays
New York
Chautauqua
Fillion
Ferdinand Fillion
Fern Goltra
Chicago Grand Opera Association
McDonough- Eagleston Company
Regniers
Apollo Concert Company
Apollophone
Lynden roses sweep Sedro Woolley show honors
Dr. C. H. McLeod exhibited Lynden roses taking nine firsts and seven seconds at the Sedro Woolley Rose Show. With many entries not tallied yet, sweepstakes is believed won by Lynden roses. Also notes residents and events including a new baby and travel plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
Sedro Woolley Show
Lynden Minister Elected Moderator for Third Time
Rev. Myron Cooley was re elected Moderator of the Bellingham Bay Baptist Association for the third time at the convention in Bellingham last week. Lynden church members attending included Mr and Mrs E W Bayes Mr and Mrs L A Jones Mrs Ashton Mrs Lilian Sprague Miss Mamie Strandell Miss Irene Cheney Mrs John D Scrimger Miss Norma Weeks Charles Sprague Opal Bayes Miss Maud Beheam Mr and Mrs G A Osbrink Miss Myrtle Osbrink Mrs Patey Miss Mabel Patey Miss Ruth Patey and Mr Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Cooley
Bellingham Bay Baptist Association
Bel
Patey
Mabel Patey
Ruth Patey
Mr. Holmes
Lynden Seeks New Police Chief For City
Lynden announces the search for a new marshal as Jake Le Compte resigns after years of service. Applications are being accepted by Mayor E Edson with a view to immediate replacement. The role pays eighty five dollars monthly and Le Compte will stay on until a successor is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Edson
Jake le Compte
Lynden
D. J. de Hoogh
William le Compte
D. de Jong
B. Oldemeyer
Hawley’s Hall
Lynden Woman Honored by W C T U of County
Viola Gustin of Lynden was honored by Whatcom County W C T U at the Nooksack convention last week by election to the office of vice president.
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Lynden
W. C. T. U. OF County
Viola Gustin
Whatcom County
Nooksack
Haverkamp Purchases 7 Percent Acre Tract North of Lynden
Jacob Haverkamp buys a 7 percent acre tract north of Lynden from Mrs Florence Lind say of Anacortes for 1600 dollars. The Lynden Pioneer Realty Company handled the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Haverkamp
Lynden
Florence Lindsay
Anacortes
Lynden Pioneer Realty Company
Lynden Sells 83000 War Savings Stamps in One Week
War Savings Stamps sales continue in Lynden after the war with more than three thousand dollars in the past week. Thrift Stamps and War Savings Stamps offer a safe investment at four percent interest and redeemable at five years for five dollars, with current price at $4.17.
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Lynden
Chicago minister to preach in Lynden this summer
Rev. Gerrit Hoeksema of Chicago has arrived in Lynden with his wife and family to spend the summer. He will preach on Sunday evenings at the Christian Reformed Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrit Hoeksema
Chicago
G. Rutgers
Lynden
Christian Reformed Church
Dairymen Plan Big Picnic at Cornwall Park Saturday
County industry leaders announce a major all day picnic at Cornwall Park in Bellingham on Saturday June 28 to foster unity among dairymen and families. Speakers include J A Scollard and other dairy figures. plans emphasize community spirit and mutual benefit.
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Cornwall Park
Bellingham
H. Detrick
The
Dairy Association
Whatcom County
J. A. Scollard
United Dairy Association of Washington
Lynden residents host anniversary and local meetings
Mr. and Mrs. Elzie Tremain entertained in honor of their first wedding anniversary for Rev. W. O. Benadom and several families. Local moves include Alva Kelly selling his car to John Van Wyhe who plans taxi work with Bracley Brothers. Travelers and visitors, trips to Everett Bend Oregon Seattle and the Sound region are noted along with new Ford touring car purchase by J. Elenbaas and other trips and arrivals around Lynden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden and
Fair Grounds
D. J. de Hoogh
Lynden Holland Band
America
Lynden Choral Society
G. Hoeksema
Grand Rapids
Mich
Bert Dyksterhuis
Joe Elenbaas
Ebenezer School
Elzie Tremain
W. O. Benadom
Theodoris Benadom
van Asselt
Roy Mutchler
John Tremain
Alva Kelly
Chalmers Auto
John van Wyhe
van Wyhe
Bracley Brothers
Lena Myrtle Spearin Weds Charles Philo at Bellingham
Mr and Mrs Herbert Alonzo Spearin announce the marriage of their daughter Lena Myrtle Spearin to Charles Dewit Philo on Monday at Bellingham. The couple left for a brief honeymoon to Sound cities and will be at home to friends in Lynden after July 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Alonzo Spearin
Lena Myrtle
Charles Dewit Philo
Bellingham
Philo
Sound
Lynden
Lynden Choral Society Banquet Tops Social Year
The Lynden Choral Society held a banquet at Hawley's Hall Thursday evening with Mr Rammerman as toastmaster. The program featured readings dialogs solos and several numbers by a mixed quartet in an attractive social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden Choral Society
Hawley’s Hall
Rammerman
Local Hosts Welcome Seattle and Lynden Guests
Mr and Mrs F E Kelsey hosted over Sunday guests Mrs F M Jenkins and Miss Z Odell of Seattle and Miss Emma Bennett of Lynden. Miss Elsie Troost is ill this week.
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F. E. Kelsey
F. M. Jenkins
Z. Odell
Seatley
Emma Bennett
Lynden
Elsie Troost
Anacortes man buys Lynden Liberty Theater
Anacortes businessman Jack Kauffman purchases Lynden Liberty Theater from F. E. Daniels and will take charge next week. He leaves the Empire Theater in Anacortes, plans to move his family to Lynden, remodel the Liberty, install a new projector, and offer improved programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anacortes Man
Lynden
Jack Kauffman
Anacortes
Liberty Theater
F. E. Daniels
Kauffman
Empire Theater
Northwest
Lynden Hosts Japanese Tea Garden Program Tonight
Lynden invites the public to an eight o clock scene from old Japan on the Bauman lawn. The First Reformed Church Christian Endeavor Society presents a tea garden program with music readings and a Japanese drill. Tea cakes coffee and strawberries will follow.
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Lynden
Japan
A. A. Bauman
W. H. Wapies
Christian Endeavor Society of the First Reformed Church
Florence King
Frances Knapp
Alberta le Compte
Clara Bauman
Grace Kampen
Reading
George Vande Wetering
Cornet
Gertrude Schuyle
Louis Helder
Edna MacKinnon
Great Canadian ace to fly at Blaine celebration
Lynden residents are invited to Blaine on July 4 5 6 for a grand patriotic celebration. The highlight is Lieut W H Miny McDonald the Canadian ace with 18 German planes credited who will perform aerial stunts and an aviation program expected to draw a large crowd.
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Blaine
Lynden
W. H. ‘‘Miny
McDonald
Pacific Coast
Homecoming honors for Arthur Swenson and Helen Wolfe
A large gathering in Lynden marked the homecoming of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur N. Swenson recently married in Twisp Washington. The event featured readings songs mandolin and guitar selections and new romantic games with prizes. The couple left Monday for a motor trip through southern Sound cities.
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Arthur N. Swenson
Swenson
Nelson A. Lind
Ruskin
B. C
J. O. Anderson
Joe Bromley
Norman
Victor Anderson
Nellie Bromley
Sumas
Fritz Johnson
J. J. Booman
Fred Cole
Anna Waldemar
Martin
Mary Waldemar
Lavina van Patten
Azalea Eason
Ethel Liming
May
Laura Crabtree
Harry Crabtree
Allie O'Neil
Mazie Mutchler
Ella Mutchler
Harry Bierlink
Alfred Nelson
Dick Bierlink
Whitney van Patten
Helen Wolfe
Twisp
Wash
Southern Sound
Mrs Martha Heglin and Son Return From Visit
Mrs Martha Heglin and her son have returned home after a three week visit that took them through Aberdeen Seattle and Olympia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Heglin
Son
Aberdeen
Seattle
Olympia
U S to Pay to Teach Agriculture Here Lynden High Gains Aid
Lynden will receive Smith Hughes act aid to teach agricultural courses and maintain an agricultural supervisor for twelve months. Government funds cover half the cost, aiming to keep a trained instructor in the field. Fred D Rockey, longtime agriculture teacher, is now elected to the supervisor position.
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Lynden
H. M. Skidmore
Pullman
Fred D. Rockey
Washington State College
Mr. Rockey
University of California Agricultural School
William Van Steenbergen Buys Front Street Home
William Van Steenbergen purchased the Front Street residence near First from Roe and Van Leeuwen for 3200 dollars. The Geo Waples family currently occupies the home, and the deal was arranged through Lynden Pioneer Realty Company. He will move in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William van Steenbergen
Fine Front ST
Front Street
Roe and van Leeuwen
Geo. Waples
Lynden Pioneer Realty Company
van Steenbergen
Glendale Bride Wed in Bellingham Home Ceremony
Miss Mildred Elizabeth Starck became the bride of William T. Follis at the Starck home 2507 Elizabeth Street in Bellingham. Rev Duncan McPhail officiated with forty five guests attending. The couple will live in Bellingham after July 1 following a brief wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Elizabeth Starck
John L. Starck
William T. Follis
W. T. Follis
Glendale
Elizabeth Street
Bellingham
Duncan McPhail
First Baptist Church
Mrs. Follis
Marriages and Local Health News From Washington
A marriage license issued in Bellingham on Tuesday went to Cornelius De Koster and Olga Ohlund of Everson. Emily Boslund wed James Henry Koch in Seattle on Friday. Klaas Roo was taken to St Luke's hospital in Bellingham on Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Breen are recovering from a week of illness.
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Bellingham
Cornelius de Koster
Olga Ohlund
Everson
Emily Boslund
James Henry Koch
Seattle
Klaas Roo
St. Luke's Hospital
John Breen
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Ida Tarbell
Lyn
Fred E. Wilson
Portland
Ore
A. H. Bruns
Hawley
Lawrence
F. P. Cruikshank
Gene Hilby
Little Gene
Miss Gibson
Miss Haze] Walters
Girls Society of the 1St Reformed Church
H. K. Palma
Louis Larson, Jr
Cecil Brassfield
A. Boslund
George Scovill
Idaho
Montana
R. F. Jones
Marietta
S. B. Mayhew
Herman Porter
Burlington
Roberta Cleo
Lewis Bellinger
Med Fromly
Wiser Lake
Bridge View Farm
Dairymen
Christian Reformed
First Reformed Church
Whatcom County Fair
J. Statemaker
Rev
E. Breen
Ernestine and
Marie
Zweegman
Anna de Boer
Marie Zweegman
Mr. Rammemen
Tena Vander Griend
Maurice de Boer
Awkard Squad
Spaan
Helder
Oldemeyer
Rutgers
D. J. Zylstra
Benjamin Zylstra
Bend
Oregon
Charles Evans
Lynn Brown
Merle
Sound Cities
Ray Smith
Mrs. Bayard Pyeatt
J. Elenbaas
G. W. Robertson
P. M. Serrurier
Lena Myrtle Spearin
Charles Philo
Bride
Twisp, WN
U.S
Lynden High School
William Follis
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