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Newspaper
Lynden Tribune
Location
Lynden, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1922
Page
1
Frances Ingram contralto of the Metropolitan Opera and Chicago Operatic Association will headline Lynden Chautauqua on July 10 16. Tickets 250 for adults 100 for children no war tax. Critics hail her as a premier contralto with a storied career and strong stage presence.
Harry Beernink underwent an operation at St. Josephs Hospital in Bellingham last week. He is recovering rapidly now.
Mr. Weir from the U S Department of Agriculture visits Lynden to inspect crops for wheat diseases. The Weir party camps with the Bliss family on their farm while surveying local fields.
An accident occurred Sunday evening on the pavement between the Hannegan and the Guide when Bert Benson little son of Gus Benson of Bellingham was struck by a car. The boy was brought to Lynden for treatment.
About thirty Laurelites visited the Baptist parsonage Monday night for a surprise birthday party honoring Rev. Chas. Baker. The evening featured singing by Les Sorensen and Pearl Nessen and piano by Fay Durham of Bellingham.
The Mission Circle of the Baptist church hosted an entertainment for the ladies whose birthdays occurred in the last quarter. The gathering honored attendees with light refreshments and cheerful program items in a community fellowship setting.
Mrs Martin Elenbaas and her children have returned to their home in Granger, resuming family daily life after earlier absence.
The M. E. Church is being painted, plastered, and renovated to refresh interior and exterior areas.
Miss Ruth Williams and Miss Elsie Worthen visited sister Mrs. R. J. Leo in Portland and returned to Lynden on Sunday with the three Leo children to spend the school vacation at the C. F. Worthen home. The party traveled by auto and went as far south as Salem Oregon.
Albert Harlander led Sunday school class members from the Baptist Church on a two day hike Tuesday and Wednesday in a church outing that includedMr Bayes as part of the group.
Mr and Mrs R L Averill left Sunday for Tacoma to attend the Jewelers Convention. Miss Jessica DeLine is in the store in their absence.
Rev and Mrs Straks and their son Hubert returned to Maurice Iowa after spending a few weeks visiting Lynden and Bellingham.
The Womans Home Missionary Society of the M E Church will hold a regular meeting on July 6 at Mrs. William Lauckhart's home, with the gathering arranged as a picnic. The Home Economics club met at the G A R Hall on Wednesday afternoon and concentrated on millinery work.
San Juan County farmers travel to Lynden for better Jersey sires as county agents report three purebred sires placed in May. Shortley brothers Orcas and Masie Polo's Stoke Pegis lease to Deer Harbor. Dr Colin Sandwich sells Darling Prospector to Lopez Island. Dams carry records up to 141 pounds butterfat.
Charles Bartlett left Monday for Olympia to take the state bar exam. Accompanying him were Charles Sampley of Bellingham and other local residents. a Dairymen's picnic was held at Cornwall Park in Bellingham with Mr and Mrs J C Andersen and Miss Edna Andersen among attendees. Edward Coggins planned a summer stay in Ladner B C, and Gerlach secured a contract to build the Electric Co Sub Station at Lynden. Roy Alexander led a Lynden picnic at Birch Bay with a group of young people. Mildred Andersen spent the weekend with her family.
Delta continues with a complete eighth grade graduation this year. Numerous local families and guests attended social events including dinners and church activities. The community noted gifts and offerings for missions and welcomed visitors from nearby towns and Vancouver B C.
A woman driving a Ford attempted to move two buildings at once beside Tromp bookstore and the City Prug Store. She struck a pillar and cannot budge the structure. The car ended with all four wheels on the sidewalk.
Lynden school district reports 811 school age children this year, up from 770 last year. The increase includes 406 girls and 405 boys, with state and county funding totaling about 24 380 from the new four to twenty one provision.
The What-So-Evers meet at Mrs. Henry Hoksberge’s Sunshine home June 15 with a luncheon. An all day session at Mrs. Garret Verdu’s June 22 included noon dinner and afternoon millinery work. Another all day meeting is set for June 29 at Mrs. J Barfelds to finish millinery.
The Board of Equalization in Lynden Township will meet July 6 at the Township Hall to hear taxpayers grievances about taxation. Gerrit Velcke urges all affected farmers and other taxpayers to attend to ensure taxes are adjusted before the roll goes to the county board.
Crowds in Whatcom County will attend July 3 and 4 races at Lynden Fair Grounds under the International Racing Association. The program features Canadian horses from British Columbia and Northwest contenders with events including pace and trot races on both days, plus pony and mule races. A large brass band will entertain as families picnic under the trees, and a Burlington cancellation moves some horses to Lynden.
Mrs John Boerhave and child ren along with Rev J Pilon and daughter Johanna left Tuesday for a visit in the east. Mr Boerhave drove the group as far as Seattle.
Mr and Mrs Wm Fisher and son Billy and Mr and Mrs J Fisher began a motor trip to Illinois but wash outs in eastern Montana forced them to finish by train.
A First Christian Reformed church youth party held a weinie roast at Whatcom Falls last week Tuesday. Attendees included Adrian Breen Pete Geleynse John Jager Arthur Oordt Frank Mulder Maurice De Boer Rendit De Boer Bertha Mulder Alice Bauma Mary Bauma Alice Koetje Lena Geleynse and Jennie Vander Griend.
Knights of Pythias and the Pythian Sisters held a social evening Monday at the I O O F Hall with many guests present. Hosts included Mr and Mrs N Boerhave Mr and Mrs Ralph Baldwin Mrs W S Baldwin Jack Elliott Wm Eddy and Miss Ada Baldwin.
Here from Michigan Mr. Jerry Albers's mother arrived Monday from Holland Michigan and will spend the summer here.
State motorcycle officers visited Lynden yesterday issuing arrest complaints for violations from overloading trucks with milk and logs to overloading the driver with lager. The action targets enforcement of auto laws and licensing requirements.
A Lynden area report warns of a spreading chain letter epidemic rooted in a supposed directive from an American officer. The Tribune’s office mathematician analyzes exponential mailings, projecting enormous totals in weeks and months, then jokes about publishing a year end figure if counties can supply enough data.
The Epworth League will present a program and comedy play “Thanksgiving Ann” at M E Church on Friday June 30. Cast includes Thanks giving Ann Mrs E O Grimes Silas Mr F L Bostwick Dr Allen Elmer White Mrs Allen Lois Whited Mr Jones Leslie White Susie Grace Grimes Johnnie and Otho Bostwick. Readings and vocal and instrumental numbers will accompany the performance.
A home made candy and ice cream sale will be held at the community hall to raise funds for local projects. Proceeds support the youth league and neighborhood improvement efforts.
Friends of Pete Brune welcomed him back from Colorado with a surprise gathering at his home Friday evening. About fifty attendees joined the welcome event to celebrate his return.
Mrs. John Helder and her sons Willis and Albert along with Miss Rena Helder left Saturday for Seattle after a few weeks’ visit. Miss Rena Helder serves as night supervisor at City Emergency Hospital in Seattle.
Returns from East William Rutgers a Calvin College student Grand Rapids Michigan arrived in Lynden Friday evening and will spend his summer vacation with his parents. Eastern Star To Entertain The Eastern Star will this evening entertain members of the Chapter and their friends. Cards will be played and a luncheon will be served at the close of the evening.
A baby daughter arrived at the Howard Worthen home on Monday named Dorothy Elaine Worthen. Mrs Bert Vander Ploeg and Mrs Frank Otter are reported ill this week.
The Marietta Indians visit Lynden for a key Nooksack Valley League game. Lynden seeks to maintain first place while Marietta aims to upset the leaders after Lynden's 18 to 4 win at Edison. Beeman Olson Fullner Hatley are noted hitters and pitchers in the matchup.
W H Dobbs publisher of Lynden Pioneer Press visits Lynden this week. Dorothy and Florence Colby from Marysville visit their aunts Beatrice and Ruth Handy and other relatives. E W Bayes leads a class of Sunday school boys on a camp at the State Park Tuesday. Jessica De Line returns from teaching school east of the mountains.
Mrs Ned Anderson and baby boy have left for Bremerton. Mr and Mrs G Arlitt and daughter Frances visit C G Lund home in Olympia. Rev Grimes and family and Mrs Austin and Miss Austin spent last Wednesday with W H Jackman and Wm Kelly families. Eva Thompson entertained the Mothers Jewels at City Park. Elsie Troost, student at Bellingham Normal, weekend at home. George N Adams of South Dakota visited friends here Monday. Will Ashton family spent Sunday in Everett. Gerrit Veleke ill with pneumonia.
Mrs Will Meurer Mrs Albert Theel Mrs Ray Shumway Mrs Carl Reid and Mrs Rodell attended Tuesday afternoon. Dave and Augusta Dykstra and relatives hosted a party for Pete Brune Friday evening. Mabel and Earl Crosier traveled to Atala Washington to visit a brother. Buddie Veleke began an operation Monday and is improving. Guests included Mrs Ed Ashley and son Barry, and Mrs Roy Gornyon and baby Winifred. John Reid and Mr Longe from Los Angeles plan a few weeks at the Reid home.
A meeting to form a Whatcom County branch of the Tax Limit League of Washington will be held at Hawley's Hall Saturday at 1 30 PM. Representatives from all sections are invited to discuss reducing taxes to 40 mills on 50 percent valuation and reforming the tax system to favor land development and wealth-based burden.
Tickets on sale for a Lynden Athletic Association grand ball Friday night at Hawley's Hall. Imperial Five of Yakima has been engaged for this event with many other features planned. The hall will be decorated and refreshments served upstairs. Non dancers also welcome to hear the orchestra. tickets available from Association members or at the hall Friday evening.
Friday at the Fair Grounds the Dodgers meet the White Sox in a tight game after a 2 to 1 finish. The Giants hold first place after beating the Dodgers 7 to 4 last Friday and securing a 7 to ? Wednesday. A White Sox win Friday could tie Giants for top spot in the league standings.
The two weeks old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bailey died Monday night and was buried Tuesday.
Mary Friend youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Friend died Friday at home from heart failure. Funeral Sunday under Rev. Charles Baker. Burial at Lakeside cemetery. Survived by parents four brothers three sisters and a half brother Ernest Friend of Gray's Harbor. Mary was born March 26 1913 and lived in the Northwood district.
W J Baker of Bellingham will speak Sunday night at o o clock at Hawleys Hall. His topic is Where are the Dead. Admission is free and no collection will be taken. Baker is brought by N B S A O O The P N G Club met at the IOOF Hall Tuesday afternoon with Mrs W S Baldwin and Mrs W W Palmer as hostesses.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Claude Vander Kooi on Saturday evening in a quiet family greeting.
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