Lynden Man Reports National Business Improvement
W H Waples president of Lynden Department Store toured the East, reporting a bottom reached and signs of improvement in many sectors. He cites relief in lumber demand, housing efforts in New York, wool market distress in the West, and rail rate burdens hindering recovery, with Akron, Ohio singled out as hardest hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Waples
Lynden Department Store
New York
Middle West
Boston
City of
Lind Is Awarded Lynden Sumas Road Contract
Lind formally wins the Lynden Sumas road paving contract for nine miles at 209038.56 dollars, about 23200 per mile, lower than estimates. Work to start soon with aim to finish early this summer. Skagit Construction Co. awarded 6 1/2 miles of state road from Allen to Blanchard for 192383 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Lind
Lynden
Sumas
Lind
Skagit Construction Company
Allen
Blanchard
Skagit County
Skagit Company
Easter Cantata Charms Lynden Church Crowd
A large Sunday night Easter cantata at the Reformed Church on Grover Avenue drew a crowded house with many tickets turned away due to no seats. The union service titled Redemption's Song featured the M. E. congregation and Baptists with G T Schuyleman directing and Mrs. R B Le Cocq as organist. Soloists included Miss Booman Miss Tachel Mrs J De Hoog Miss Fountain Miss Handy Mr Waddilove Rev Benadom and Mr Zevenbergen. The choir list and mixed solo numbers impressed the audience with refined Easter music.
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Reformed Church
Grover 81
M. E
The
Baptists
G. T. Schuyleman
R. B. le Cocq
Miss Booman
Miss Tachel
J. de .Hoog
Miss Fountain
Miss Handy
Mr. Waddilove
Benadom
Mr. Zevenbergen
Mabel Steffe
Mildred Fountain
Mertha Bostwick
Allie Vander Mey
Jennie van Wyhe
Hattie van Wyhe
Ruth Handy
Beatrice Handy
Almeda Booman
Hilda Straks
Maude Tachell
Lois Whited
Marie de Jonge
Sadiel
Ruth Bauman
Susie de Boer
Gladys den Adel
Ann Kampen
Joshanna
Gertrude Schuyleman
Jennie Hoffman
Adria Veleke
Joshanna Nyhoff
Clara Bauman
Maurice le Compte
Edward le Cocq
Wyand van de Kamp
Bostwick, Hatley and
Waddilove
Winter Aid Sought by District in Real Need
A district facing severe winter hardship seeks aid and relief measures. Officials urge assistance to support residents affected by economic strain and harsh conditions this season.
Marshal Arrests Ex-Convict in Lynden
Marshal Jake Le Compte arrested Samuel Lee an Irish ex convict with an international record in Lynden on Monday. Lee a former Walla Walla inmate has served time in Vancouver BC jail and was turned over to Federal Inspector Paul Dolstad for deportation. Canadian authorities refused entry and he will be deported to Ireland.
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Jake le Compte
Samuel Lee
Lynden
Lee
Walla Walla
Vancouver, B. C
Paul Dolstad
Canada
Ireland
First Bonus Checks Arrive in Lynden
The first soldier bonus checks are arriving in Lynden with expectations that all local men will have theirs within two weeks. Fred and Frank Hatley each received part of a $675 total, one bonus slightly larger due to a records error. Neil Taylor and Harry Tyrall were among Lynden’s early recipients, each receiving notable amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Ohio
United States
Lynden
Fred
Frank Hatley
Hatley Brothers
Neil Taylor
Harry Tyrall
Lynden Post Office Calls For Bids
The United States government seeks bids for a new Lynden post office. Inspector S. F. Pinkham announced a 1400 square foot facility to be ready by May 1, with bids due April 10. Bidders must provide space for five to ten years, including heat light water a safe and furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lynden
S. F. Pinkham
Waples Reappointed Secretary of Whatcom County Fair
George Waples was reappointed secretary of the Whatcom County Fair Association this week. Directors decided to tender the post again and he began preparations for the 1921 County Fair. Lynden joins the big fair circuit this year with hopes for increased attractions and a stronger racing program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Waples
Whatcom County Fair Association
Waples
Lynden
Plan to curb Nooksack River takes shape at Everson
A preliminary survey will begin and a drainage district from Deming to the river mouth is proposed to fund river improvement. A committee led by A. H. Frasier will raise about 10,000 dollars for the survey with pledges totaling over two thousand dollars already given and a one mill tax approved to support river improvement.
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Deming
A. H. Frasier
P. M. Serrurier
Herman Hoff
H. Graham
H. P. Johnson
C. Claud
C. W. Galbraith
B. W. Loring
G. E. Dyksterhuis
A. Grammers
Charles H. Schuyler
J. L. Michel
C. W. Ritter
J. C. Anderson
A. E. Rusco
S. Johnson
C.W. Henderson
George Fecher
E. S. Kale
A. G. Stierlen
A. Matthews
H. Iverson
J. H. Backer
Fire destroys Clarence Cavender farm chick brooding house
Fifteen hundred four week old chicks burned in a Tuesday afternoon fire that destroyed a brooder house at the Clarence Cavender farm. The blaze started about five o clock and destroyed the building, with no damage to other structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Cavender Farm
Clarence Cavender
Road Case Arguments Set For Friday In Bellingham
Judge Brawley of Skagit county heard the Lyndon Laurel road case in Bellingham Friday and Saturday. Attorneys Bixby and Nightingale will speak for the plaintiffs with Prosecuting Attorney Baldrey for the county on Friday this week.
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Lyndon- Laurel Road
Brawley
Skagit County
Bellingham
Bixby and
Nightingale
Baldrey
Bajema 20th Wedding Anniversary Celebrated Among Friends
Mr and Mrs Sam Bajema marked twenty years since their 1901 marriage at the Christian Reformed Church Lyndon with a large gathering Monday. The day also honored Mr Bajema on his forty fifth birthday with refreshments and merriment at the Bajema home. Relatives and friends including Rev A J Brink attended and recalled the ceremony while sharing good wishes for the couple.
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Sam Bajema
Christian Reformed Church
Lyndon
A. J. Brink
Mr. Bajema
Bajema
John Bajema
Charles Bajema
Barney Bajema
Ed Stegink
R. Nymeyer
John Post
Grandma Post
Tom Heeringa
Sam Stuurmans
Peter Stuurmans
Frank Otter
Harry Otter
Gerrit Assink
Ray C
Sheldon
John
Harry
Simon
Raymond John Bajema
Cecil Frank
Harry, Douwe
Gladys Stuurmans
Prof E J Klemme Speaks on Adolescent Period
Prof E J Klemme of the Bellingham Normal gave a lecture titled Adolescent Period of Childhood at a Monday PTA meeting in the high school. A large audience attended and heard the talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Klemme
The
Bellingham Normal
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Professor Klemme
Duiff and Vinup Wed in Bellingham Morning Ceremony
Miss Cora Cornelia Duiff and Edgar Ellsworth Vinup were married in Bellingham Tuesday morning by Judge W. P. Brown. The couple will establish their home in Lyndem.
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Cora Duiff and
Edgar Vinup
Bellingham
Cora Cornelia Duiff
Edgar Ellsworth Vinup
W. P. Brown
Lyndem
Lynden School Board Elects Shagren President
Henry Shagren was elected president of the Lynden school board this month and Ralph Le Cocq was chosen clerk.
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Henry Shagren
Lynden
Ralph le Cocq
Quirinus Breen Receives Call From Grand Rapids
Quirinus Breen of Lynden has received a call from the Christian Reformed Church on Twelfth Street in Grand Rapids Michigan.
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Quirinus Breen
Grand Rapids
Lynden
Christian Reformed Church
Twelfth St
Grand Rapids, Mich
Lynden Wrestler Set To Face North Dakota Champion Tonight
Art Boehringer will wrestle Louis Hiscomb the North Dakota champion tonight at Hawley's Hall. Boehringer defeated Hiscomb three weeks ago and hopes to repeat. Ladies admitted free for the event.
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Lynden Boy
North Dakota
Art Boehringer
Louis Hiscomb
Hawley’s Hall
Boehringer
Hiscomb
Poultry Group Adjourns Without Capital Action
Harry Beernink returned Wednesday from the Washington Cooperative Egg and Poultry Association meeting in Seattle. No action was taken on increasing capital stock and the session adjourned for two weeks. The Women’s Home Missionary Society will meet April 7 at Mrs. J. W. Stearnson’s Grover Street home. W. J. Bunton assists Mr. Harley in building a chicken house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Beernink
Washington Co-operative Egg and Poultry Association
Seattle
Women's Home Missionary Society
J. W. Stearnson
Grover St
Rev W A Cox Opens Evangelistic Services at M E Church
Reverend W A Cox of the Methodist Episcopal Church will begin a series of evangelistic services at the M E Church tonight with Rev W O Benadom leading the song service. The series continues through the next week and invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Cox
M. E. Church
W. O. Benadom
Free Program Postponed by Madame Glenn-Estill
The free concert and program at the high school tonight by Madame Glenn-Estill of Bellingham has been postponed to next Monday night. All are invited to attend. Mrs. W. C. Van Keuren underwent wrist surgery Monday evening.
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Madame Glenn- Estill
Bellingham
Lynden banker chairs China Famine Fund drive
W. B. Vander Griend of the First National Bank of Lynden is named chairman for the Lynden district of the China Famine Fund. He urges local donations of even three pennies to save a life amid mass starvation in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Vander Griend
First National Bank of
Lynden
China Famine Fund
China
Pacific
West
Zweegman Golden Wedding Celebrated At Lynden Home
Mr and Mrs E Zweegman marked their golden wedding with a Monday gathering near Lynden attended by a large group of relatives and friends. Prayers and congratulatory remarks were offered, poems read, Psalms sung, and six granddaughters served refreshments as gifts poured in from many family members.
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E. Zweegman
Lynden
Quirinus Breen
A. J. Brink
D. J. de Hoogh
J. Gunst
G. Vander Griend
John Spitemaker
J. Matters
K. Treffers
H. Oldemeyer
E. Breen
Q. Breen
Paul Breen
Herman Bowman
R. van Diest
J. Matter
G. Rutgers
John Rutgers
William Lauckhart
John Verduin
Lynden Community Club Meeting Tuesday at High School
The Lynden Community Club will gather Tuesday evening at Lynden High School to discuss several local questions and concerns.
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Lynden
Lynden High School
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