Merchants Hear of Heavy Losses and Hope for Better Times
Dr. W. J. Hindley told Whatcom County merchants at Lynden High School that Washington retailers charged off 100 million dollars in eight months last year. He argued for closer cooperation between retailers and farmers and noted signs of improving prosperity, including US gold reserves reaching 42 percent of world total and rising bank deposits. The Lynden gathering included a luncheon and a program with readings by P. B. Snashall.
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Washington
W. J. Hindley
Whatcom County
Lynden High School
United States
New York
Seattle
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Blaine
South Bend
Lynden Merchants
Arrive From Iowa H Stuurmans Family Move to Lynden
Mr H Stuurmans and family from Rock Valley Iowa arrived in Lynden Friday and will make their home here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
H. Stuurmans
Rock Valley
Lynden
Calif frost harms orange crop as Hoftiezer family returns
Return from California Mr. Ben Hoftiezer and sister Betsey who spent the winter in Redlands returned to Lynden Friday. Hoftiezer notes heavy frost in California caused much damage to the orange crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Ben Hoftiezer
Betsey
Redlands
Cal
Lynden
Misses Troosts Attend Normal Over Weekend
Misses Elsie and Minnie Troost who are attending the Normal were home over the weekend. Miss Almeda Booman spent the weekend with her parents in Lynden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie
Minnie Troost
Miss Almeda Booman
Lynden
Pythian Sisters Plan Social Evening at Hall
The Pythian Sisters will end a social evening Monday at the 229 O F Hall. John Rutgers and Theodore are ill. Mr. Lester Landaal spent the week end in Seattle.
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Pythian Sisters
John Rutgers
Theodore
Lester Landaal
Seattle
John Breen
Poultrymen Gather in Lynden for Lectures and Meeting
Lynden hosts two Saturday gatherings for poultrymen with lectures by Prof. W. D. Buchanan on Brooding and Incubation and a talk on incubation difficulties. H. E. Wills of the Washington Co-operative Egg and Poultry Association will discuss conditions in California. Four executive board members will be elected. Buchanan also speaks Saturday morning at 10 at the R. H. Farrand farm on the Clearbrook road.
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Lynden
Whatcom County Egg Producers Association
Lynden High School
W. D. Buchanan
H. E. Wills
Washington Co-operative Egg and Poultry Association
California
Buchanan
R. H. Farrand
Clearbrook Road
All Dressed Up with No Place to Go Lynden Team
The Lynden Athletic Association basketball team left for Westminster for a return game with the Mohawk club. A Mohawk player sent a note cancelling the game after they departed, prompting customs to stop remaining buses in Blaine and Westminster. Lynden had defeated Mohawk 38 to 32 on February 22 at home.
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Lynden Athletic Association
Westminister
Blaine
Lynden
Mohawk Club
Klatawa Club Elects Officers at Edith Jacobson Home
At a club meeting hosted by Miss Edith Jacobson, officers were elected with Edith Jacobson as president, Martha Knittle as secretary and treasurer, and Alma Ecker as corresponding secretary.
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Klatawa Club
Edith Jacobson
Martha Knittle
Alma Ecker
Emery Tennant Injured in Northwood Gravel Pit Incident
Emery Tennant sustained serious injuries last week while working in a gravel pit at Northwood. The accident prompted attention from local residents and noted visitors included G A Bruns of Stanwood and several Bruns family members from Acme Shaw Island Sunrise and Shaw Island, along with Alice Fowler of Bellingham. George Duffey of Seattle joined the Egg Association plant staff.
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Emery Tennant
Northwood
G. A. Bruns
Stanwood
O. J. Bruns
Oliver
Acme
J. E. Bruns
Eleanor
Lee
Shaw Island
Alice Fowler
Bellingham
L. E. Bruns
Edwin
Sunrise
Eber Bruns, Jr
A. H. Bruns
Seattle
George Duffey
Egg Association
Caton Family Heads to Seattle Home
Mr. and Mrs. H. Caton left Saturday morning for Seattle where they will make their home. Mr. and Mrs. John Van Wyhe moved to the ranch of Mr. Van Wyhe's father north of Lynden. Mr. and Mrs. Barney Altena are the parents of a baby boy born Saturday. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. Visser last Thursday.
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Caton
Mrs. H. Caton
Seattle
John van Wyhe
Mr. van Wyhe
Lynden
Barney Altena
Mrs. J. Visser
Sultan minister to give lecture here
Rev D H Muyskens of Sultan Washington will speak Wednesday at 8 pm at the Second Christian Reformed Church Lynden on The Eschatological Errors of Russellism The public is invited free Muyskens is brought to Lynden by the Church Mens Society which plans more speakers He will answer audience questions after the lecture
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D. H. Muyskens
Sultan, Wash
Second Christian Reformed Church
Front and
8Th Street
Rev
Muyskens
Lynden
Men's Society
Whatcom County Leads State in Livestock Tuberculosis Testing
Whatcom County again leads the state in testing more than 10,000 head of livestock for tuberculosis. The state inspector is conducting the tests within the county, underscoring its prominent role in the program.
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Whatcom County
Whatcom
Miss Tena Van Mersbergen Weds John Haak in Private Ceremony
Miss Tena Van Mersbergen and John Haak united in marriage at the bride’s home on March 2. Rev. P. Jonker officiated with immediate relatives and friends present. The couple will reside on Haak’s farm northeast of town. Attendants included Mr. and Mrs. E. Zweegman, Mr. and Mrs. B. Meenderin, H. Vander Wall, and others, plus Rev. and Mrs. P. Jonker.
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Tena van Mersbergen
John Haak
Rev. P. Jonker
Mr. Haak
E. Zweegman
B. Meenderin
H. Vander Wall
John Otter
M. van Mersbergen
Fred Bylsma
R. van Mersbergen
P. den Adel
J. Hoksbergen
Bovendam
P. Jonker
Miss Ada Alexander Visits Home From Bellingham Normal
Miss Ada Alexander, a student at the Normals in Bellingham, is spending the week at her home here.
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Ada Alexander
Bellingham
Let ’Er Buck Western Show to Lively Lynden
The Lynden Athletic Association presents a realistic Western Round-Up at Hawleys Hall on Friday evening March 24. Cowboys Indians side shows and frontier town scenes will entertain with a beauty contest and plenty of humorous moments. Everything will be sold at cost with no extra charges.
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Hawleys Hall
Lynden
Lynden Athletic Association
Home Economics Clubs Meet in Lynden Monday
An all day meeting of district Home Economics clubs will be held at the G A R Hall in Lynden starting at 10 o clock Monday. Miss Lawrence from the State College Extension Bureau will speak on Home Economics and Household Management and will lead the session. All ladies are invited to attend and bring lunch. The event is organized with the help of County Agent H B Carroll Jr.
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G. A. R. Hall
Lynden
Miss Lawrence
State College Extension Bureau
H. B. Carroll, Jr
Young Men Society Formed at 1st Christian Reformed Church
A young men’s society was organized last week under Rev. P. Jonker. Members will meet biweekly on Fridays in the church basement with the first meeting set for Friday March 10 at 8 p m.
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1St
Christian Reformed Church
Rev. P. Jonker
Fred Shea Injured at Roo's Mill Gravel Pit
Fred Shea sustained an injury last week while working at the gravel pit at Roo's Mill. No further details on the incident or condition are provided.
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Fred Shea
Roo’s Mill
Residents Depart for Canada After Winter Visit
Leave for Canada found Mr L Bode and family Mr J Matter and family T De Beeld and L De Beeld after spending the winter here with relatives they returned to their homes in Alberta this week.
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Canada
L. Bode
J. Matter
T. de Beeld
L. de Beeld
Alberta
S. O. 8 Club Meets at Miss Lindhout’s Home
The S. O. 8 Club will be entertained at the home of Miss Katherine Lindhout this evening.
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S. O. 8. Club
Katherine Lindhout
Governor Davis to Speak in Lynden Monday Night
Idaho governor D W Davis who rose from miner to governor will address Lynden high school at 8 p m as the final lyceum course event. Admission 25 50 cents. The piece portrays his rise from coal miner to chief executive and highlights his cabinet form reform enhancing Idaho government efficiency.
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D. W. Davis
State of
Idaho
Lynden High School
Davis
Miner
Lynden
American Falls
Senate
Lynden Library Sees 830 Patrons in February
Lynden Library reports 830 patrons used the facility in February with 585 adult and 75 juvenile book loans. Fines and memberships brought in 19 dollars and 37 cents. New books added include The Rough Road and To the Last Man among others. The annual library board meeting for officers is set for Monday at 8 o'clock.
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Lynden Library
W. J. Locke
Mary K. Maule
Ma Pettengill
Harry Leon Wilson
Girl of
Mrs D J De Hoog Hosts Birthday Tea Event
Mrs D J De Hoog entertained Thursday afternoon in honor of Mr De Hoogh birthday anniversary with friends and refreshments in a small social gathering.
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D. J. de Hoog
Mr. de Hoogh
Baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Bui zer Friday
A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs C Bui zer on Friday. The brief notice records the birth with limited details and no further identifiers.
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Mrs. C. Buizer Friday
Spuds That Won A Gold Eagle To Be Sold
Potatoes that won a gold piece for best exhibit at the Whatcom County Fair last year are offered this week for sale for seed purposes in the Tribune Want Ad Column. Wilson Brothers were the winners. Read the Want Ad Column on Page 7 for details. Tribune ads priced at 25 cents a week or less.
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Whatcom County Fair
Tribune
Wilson Brothers
Lynden and Delta Townships Elect Officials In Peaceful Vote
Lynden township approved an eight mill road and bridge levy with strong margins while Delta township voted 2600 for road and bridge work and 600 for current expenses. Election totals: Lynden 205 votes. Delta 87 votes. Officials elected include S W Worthen, W M Edwards, Conrad Axling, Nels Jacobson, Herman Oldemeyer, George Whipple, Frank Otter, C A Johnson, E A Bostwick, W H Jackman, John Axling, D Vander Griend, H Kuchenreuther, E R Bostwick, John Bierlink.
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Lynden
Delta Township
Lynden Township
S. W. Worthen
W. M. Edwards
Conrad Axling
Nels Jacobson
Herman Oldemeyer
George Whipple
Constable
Frank Otter
C. A. Johnson
E. A. Bostwick
W. H. Jackman
John Axling
D. Vander Griend
H. Kuchenreuther
E. R. Bostwick
John Bierlink
C. B. Bay Named Secretary of Fair
C B Bay elected secretary of the Whatcom County Fair succeeding George M Waples who served three years. Bay was chosen at a board meeting and has begun his duties. He brings broad business experience and is fitted for the secretarial role. The Fair Board to discuss Lynden representation in the Tulip Festival parade and promote Lynden district publicity.
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Co. B. Bay
Whatcom County
George M. Waples
Bay
Bellingham
Lynden
Pruning and Spraying Lessons Slated in Whatcom County
Horticultural specialist G F Woods will lead free pruning and spraying demonstrations across Whatcom County starting Friday. On Monday March 13 morning sessions occur at E W Bayes pear orchard Lynden and afternoon at J P Lawrence farm. E F Dingmars urges fruit growers to attend to gain expert guidance on pruning thinning spraying and disease control.
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G. F. Woods
Whatcom County Farm Bureau
E. W. Bayes
Lynden
J. P. Lawrence
E. F. Dingmars
Woods
Mrs Will Roberts Hosts Womans Home Missionary Society
Mrs Will Roberts entertained the Womans Home Missionary Society at her home last Thursday afternoon.
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Will Roberts
Womans Home
Misionary Society
Visit Ends As Edith Greenwalt Returns Home
Miss Edith Greenwalt, guest of Miss Tena Kampen, departed Sunday for her home in Pullman. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs C B Constant on Sunday.
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Edith Greenwalt
Tena Kampen
Pullman
Mrs. C
Constant Sunday
Build With the Birds Campaign Sparks Lynden Building
A Lynden movement titled Build with the Birds aims to boost spring building activity as cheap materials and abundant labor emerge. Local interest grows after lumber expert August Klocke notes prices are rising and Eastern shortages loom, urging immediate construction to save costs.
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Lynden
Dairy Association
Egg Association
August Klocke
Imperial Fir Lumber Company
Mr. Klocke
O. J. Olson
State to build paved Bellingham Ferndale road next year
The Washington state highway department plans a seven mile paved link between Bellingham and Ferndale to form part of the Pacific highway reducing distance by 1.8 miles. The project aims for completion next year with a 20 foot wide roadway and a new Nooksack river bridge. Preliminary surveys led by Richard H. Wilson, district engineer, are underway with costs estimate not yet final.
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State Highway Department
Bellingham
Ferndale
James Allen
Ferndale Road
Elm Street
Ferndale Bridge
Nooksack River
Allen
Vander Yacht Family Set for Eastern Washington Trip
Mr Jack Vander Yacht and family along with Albert Blow depart far east of the mountains today bound for Eastern Washington in a move noted by local readers.
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Washington
Jack Vander
Albert Blow
Elizabeth Louis Stays With Buizers at Home
Elizabeth Louis stays at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Buizer. She is reported to be visiting the household, with no further details on dates or purpose provided.
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Elizabeth Louis
Mrs. C. Buizer
Mrs Ray Slade Hosts Amphictyon Club Meeting
Mrs Ray Slade entertained the Amphictyon club at her home last Thursday afternoon, hosting members for a social gathering and discussion.
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Ray Slade
Amphictyon Club
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Retailers of
Congress
Hindley
War Finance Corporation
Prof. Buchanan
Sultan
Cief
Zane Grey
C. B. Bay
Board
Vors Tulip
Richard H. Wilson
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