Tickets for Lynden's Chau Tauqua Week On Sale
Tickets for Lynden's Chau Tauqua Week July 21 to 27 go on sale this week at $2.50 for all performances with a $3 season pass after noon on opening day. Children under 14 pay $1 and camping sites with water are offered nearby to attract visitors from surrounding districts. Notable speakers include Sylvester A. Long and Lou Beauchamp with a varied musical program featuring Balmer's Kaffir Boy Choir and the New York City Marine Band among others.
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Lynden
W. H. Waples
Chautauqua
Sylvester A. Long
Te International Lyceum Association
America
Lou J. Beauchamp
Sunshine Man
The
Robert Parker Miles
Thomas E. Green
Diplomati
W. A Hunsberger
Douglas Mawson
Movine Pictures
Balmer’s
Kaffir Boy Choir
Riner Sisters
Wood Briggs
Cyprus Players
Independence Day Observed by Lynden Holland Community
Lynden planned a Fourth of July program and picnic at Whatcot County Fair Grounds with the Holland Band concert and Lynden Choral Club opera Pinafore at Jazzin son Hall. Stores closed all day. many open Monday evening for the holiday trade. The program featured prayers, scripture readings, songs, a reading of the Declaration of Independence, an oration, dinner at noon, Patriotism address by John De Jong, meditations, and a ball game with A Te Selle as marshal.
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Lynden
Whatcot County
Lynden’s
Jazzinson's
Lynden Choral Club
Roguest
Holland Band
Fair Grounds
J. Sotemaker
A. Breen
Singing Society
A. Te Selle
A. J. Brink
John de Jong
G. Kok
Bane
D. J. de Hoogh
Social Roundup in Lynden and Nearby Towns
Glenda de Reed and O E Reed with Will Hansen and wife visited friends in Sumas over the weekend. Kirchner of Bellingham visited W T Folls. Edith Jesson vacations at Concrete. Mattie Follis at F M Thompson home. Milton Reed and Irving Bostwick toured Bellingham. Eva Pearson stayed in Bellingham. Emory and Gertrude McGinnis visit uncle W E Preston. Roe’s public auction drew good attendance and broad sales. Roe family plans Lynden home. Helen, Clyde Wilson, Emory McGinnis and W E Preston visited Geo Abbott’s home. Katie Welch visited Mattie Follis.
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O. E. Reed
Will Hansen
Sumas
A. Matheson
Lynden
Kirchner
Bellingham
W. T. Folls
Edith Jes
Concrete
Mattie Follis
F. M. Thompson
Milton Reed
Irving Bostwick
Eva Pearson
Emory
Gertrude McGinnis
Blanchard
WE. Preston
Roe
Mr. Roe
Helen
Clyde Wilson
Emory McGinnis
W. E. Preston
Geo. Abbott
Katie Welch
Button Hunt Lets Lyndon Residents Win Free Season Tickets
Six free season tickets to the Chautauqua will be given away under a unique plan. Buyers receive a numbered Chautauqua button, and duplicates exist. If a wearer is found to have a duplicate, both the finder and the button owner win free season tickets, making Button, Button, Who's Got My Button? a popular Lyndon pastime.
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Lyndon
Giant Sale of Stock Planned by Dairymen
Whatcom County Dairymen's Association plans a large joint cattle sale this year to help members clear surplus stock before winter. The meeting at Ten Mile Grange Hall on July 8 will discuss the sale, possible county expert agriculturist, and a proposed three-way funding with federal state and county support. Professor Coghlan of Washington State College will speak on county agriculturist work. Skagit County dairymen may also join with a plan for Puget Sound cooperation.
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Whatcom County
P. Sorensen
Wilse
Expcense
Associaon
Coghlan
Washigton State College
Pulimat
Skasi County
Handbags for Girls Honor from Chautauqua Committee
Mark Hammond, chairman of the Chautauqua ticket committee, will distribute thirty handsome Indian head dresses to the first thirty little girls holding $1 season tickets. Get one from Mr. Hammond.
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Mark Hammond
Chautauqua
Mr. Hammnd
Lynden Defeated ³ To ³ At Deming Sunday
Lynden lost by a three to one margin at Deming on Sunday. Parish led a good crowd to the game and Lynden plans a return meeting with the Sumrrn Indians next Sunday. Oleson and Lusk form the local battery for Lynden in the planned July 8 game at Bellingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
Deming
Parish
Sumrrn Indians
Oleson
Lusk
Lynden Ball Club
Bellingham
Funeral rites for John M. Quimby veteran held in Bellingham
Services Saturday afternoon honored John M. Quimby, born 1847 in Illinois, who died after surgery at St. Luke's hospital. He served in Co K, 148th Infantry, married Lydia Berker in 1899, lived in Lynden since 1904, and survived by his wife, three stepsons, and two brothers. The Rev. Perry H. Davies led the ceremony.
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John M. Quimby
St. Luke's Hospital
Bellingham
Illinois
Co. K
Wine
Lit’e Falls
Minn
Lydia Berker
L Ynden
Edward
Andy
Frank Becker
Charles Quimby
Everett
Oscer
Ilinois
Perry H. Davies
Lynden Twelve Years Back Marital Notice
Ernest E. Meek of Wickershaw married Miss Olive Palmer of Lynden at noon in Bellingham by Judge Neterer. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs S L Palmer and well known in Lynden. A mass meeting urged building a water works and reservoir project with a committee to push council action. A socialist picnic is planned for July 4 at Slade's Park under an organizing committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest E. Meek
Wickershaw
Olive Palmer
Lynden
Bellingham
Neterer
S. L. Palmer
W. H. Waples
B W. Loring
A. L. Swim
Slade’s Park
E. Edson
J. O. Bussard
Henry Leagidus
J. F. Stark
William Pinnell
Local Farmer Displays Wounded Eagle on Plate
Monday John Tebrink exhibited a large eagle he wounded on his plate. The bird stretched 710 feet tip to tip as he traveled toward pasture. Tuesday Frank Hawley faced a bush of attacking weasels that swarmed his sheep and forced him to flee for help.
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John Tebrink
Hoff uen Hall Stockholders Elect Officers
The Hoff uen Hall stockholders elected P. O. Berthusen president, W. Rathman vice-president, Frank Weidkamay secretary, Mark Stone treasurer, and T. H. Tobiasser trustee on Saturday.
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Hoffuen Hall
P. O. Berthusen
Persident
W. Rathman
Frank Weidkamay
Mark Stone
T. H. Tobiasser
Handy Nelson wed at Handy home with close relatives
The marriage of Miss Elizabeth Handy and Mr. Alfred Nelson was solemnized last Thursday morning at the Handy home. Rev L C Shultz officiated. Only immediate relatives attended. After a brief honeymoon, the couple will reside at the Nelsons ranch near Lyndea.
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Elizabeth Handy
Alfred Nelson
Fred Handy
L. C. Shultz
Bappy
Lyndea
Lynden Roses Sweep Northwest Exhibitions
Lynden roses dominated the county rose show in Bellingham over Friday and Saturday defeating Bellingham Blaine Mt. Vernon and other Northwest cities. Dr C H McLeod earned the sweepstakes and a record fourteen prizes including Dickinson trophy Rosarians trophy Mason prize Collins prize Pride Bros prize Hadley prize Smith prize Blyke prize and Deming prize for a variety of rose types and collections.
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Bellingham
Blaine
Mt. Vernon
Northwest
C. H. McLeod
Dr. McLeod
Dickinson
Rosarians
Rophy
Mason
Pride Bros
Blyke
Deming
Local Community Notes From Northwood Area
Walter Handy spent Sunday at home. William Cotton is building a new house. Enery Teament and family spent Sunday with friends at Roy's mill. T. E. Cookman came home Saturday and left Monday for Bellingham. Willis Worthen returned to Ellensburg after visiting family. Lynden contractors finish a new barn on Dr Mounter's farm. John Bradley leased the farm for several years. Mr and Mrs C C Singer attended the Bellingham Bay Baptist Association in Bellingham Thursday and Friday. Venna Dey and Ethel Crabtree visited Miss Spencer at Meadowdale Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Ed Thomas and family visited the Holmes family Sunday. Roads in the area are being improved. The big engine along the work of ten teams has been on the job several days. Gertrude Ripperda resumed duties as bookkeeper for the Sessions Packing Co of Spokane after vacation in Seattle. A happy reunion of the Ripperda family was held Saturday. A delicious chicken dinner was enjoyed by all. Those from a distance who helped celebrate were Mrs E L Finch and son of San Francisco and Gertrude Ripperda of Spokane.
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Enery Teament
Frienegs
Roy’s Mail
T. E. Cookman
Morday
Bellingham
Willis Worthen
Elensburg
Lynden Contractors
Dr. Mounter
John Bradley
C. C. Singer
Bellingham Bay
Venna Dey
Ethel Crabtree
Spencer
Meadowdale
Ed Thomas
Holmes
Ten Texems
Gertrude Ripperda
H. Ripperda
E. L. Finch and Son
San Francisco
Spokane
Amphibion Club Hosts Casual Friday Spread at Hawley's Park
The Amphibion Club entertained husbands with a Friday evening spread at Hawley's Park. Baseball and outdoor games continued until dark. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Hemingway, Mr. and Mrs. Seat, and Mrs. De Long. Club will not meet in July and August.
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the Amphibion Club
Hawley's Park
Christian School Closes With Picnic and Program
The Lyndon Christian School closed for summer with a hearty picnic at the Fair Grounds. Diplomas were awarded to eight graders Dena Brink Alice Jager Nancy Van Diest Jennie Stuurmans Caci Stuurmans Herbert Berkes Gerrit Vanderkarp and Cernelius Slate maker. The morning program featured recitations songs drills and solos led by students and teachers.
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Lyndon Christian School
Fair Grounds
Dena Brink
Alice Jager
Nancy van Diest
Jennie Stuurmans
Caci Stuurmans
Herbert Berkes
Gerrit ‘Vanderkarp
Cernelius
J. Albers
Prinipal
Reka Dyk
Reka Brink
Nellie Hamstra
Adrianna Vander Griend
Anna Cordt
Farmer
Alice Jeger
Absolom
Little
Lynden Lodge Hosts Bellingham Masons For Initiation Ceremonies
Members of Bellingham Masonic Lodge No 4 will visit Lynden lodge on Thursday evening to confer degree work connected with the initiation of F Clarence Dahlquist. A banquet will follow in honor of the guests.
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Bellingham Masonic Lodge No. 4
Lynden Lodge
F. Clarence Dahlquist
Koert Returns Home For Summer Vacation
Jorn Koert, who has been attending a theological school in Grand Rapids Michigan, returned to Lynden last week to spend the summer vacation with his parents.
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Jorn Koert
Grand Rapids, Mich
Lynden
Sunshine School Library Friday Hours Open for Pastors
The Sunshine school library will be open every Friday from 2 to 4 p m during vacation. Pastors may use the books and resources available at the library during these hours.
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Sunshine School
Library Adopts Summer Evening Schedule
Beginning July 1 the library will be open Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons and evenings only. The summer hours will continue through September 1.
County News Hears of July Events and River Woes
Everson citizens visited Bellingham on Thursday to urge county commissioners to curb the river near the Hardin place after freshets washed away banks and threatened homes and a bridge. Nine hundred students are registered for the Normal summer session. A census shows Bellingham at 38,245 with 7,649 school age. A hot sulfur spring on Mount Baker is reported with plans for a hotel and baths.
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Everson
Bellingham
Hardin Place
Mount Baker
Craven of Bellingham to Run for Superior Judge
A. J. Craven of Bellingham is reported to enter the race as a candidate for superior judge, signaling another entrant in the forthcoming local judicial contests.
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A. J. Craven
Bellingham
Move to induce R L Kline to run for county commissioner
A campaign push seeks to induce R L Kline to seek the first district county commissioner's seat. Kline has previously served ten years as a county commissioner, and supporters argue he would bring experience to the role.
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R L. Kline
Kline
Marietta road project set to start July 5
County commissioners announce work will begin on Marietta road July 5 and be rushed to completion. On July 3 the Northwest Diagonal will open to traffic to the county farm, while the Guide Meridian road closes to replace a temporary bridge with a concrete culvert.
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Marietta Road
County Farm
Guide Meridian Road
Mrs Laura McLain Dies in Harrold Iowa
Laura McLain a former Lynden schoolteacher who taught there four years ago died at her Harrold Iowa home on June 19 word of her death came to Lynden this week Friends recall she made many warm acquaintances during her Lynden stay and were saddened by the news
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Laura McLain
Lynden
Harrold
Iowa
John Mulder Returns From Portland to Lynden
John Mulder came back to Lynden last week from Portland where he attends the North Pacific Center College.
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John Mulder
Lynden
Portland
Noth Pacific Center College
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Balmer
J. H. Balmer
South Africa
West
Africa
Glendale
Lynden Roses
Northwood
Walter Handy
William Cotton
Christian School
August Zoet
Tine A Ling
Hazel Harmelink
Mamma
Liberty and Union
Francis Nelson
Cornelius van Leeuwen
Grace Brunink
Brink
County News
Nooksack
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