Lynden Plans Tulip Festival Float Parade in 1922
Lynden readies a parade float under H. Elenbaas R. I. Averill and Gale Edson for the Tulip Festival in Bellingham. Stores will close and schools dismiss at 12 30 as the festival schedule unfolds May 4 to 7 with coronations, concerts, balls, and multiple parades and events.
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Lynden
Bellingham
Lynden Schoors
H. Elenbaas
R. I. Averill
Gale Edson
D. W. Alverson
State Armory
Queen of Tulips
Danceland
Eagles Hall
Moose Hall
Liberty Hall
Government Bulb
Tulip Gardens
Country Club
Holly
Commercial
Railroad Ave
Golf Club
Forest
Holly Streets
Holly Street
Bay St
Bay Street
Champion Street
Dock Street
Virginia Street
Dock
Magnolia Street
Magnolia
Elk Street
Northwest Washington Baseball League
Battersby Field
Bellingham Elks
Mount Vernon
Royal State
Railroad Avenue
Elks Club
Danceland Eagles Hall
Waterfront
Bellingham State Normal
Whatcom High School
Commercial Street
Blaine
Knights of Columbus
Lynden Dog Wins Honors at Vancouver Show
Grayland June, the Lynden setter owned by D W Alverson, captured two prizes at the Vancouver Kennel Club Show in Vancouver B C Last week The Lynden entry took first limit and reserve to the best in show for all breeds George W Thomas of Massachusetts judged the Vancouver event after judging Westminster in New York
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Grayland
D. W. Alverson
Vancouver
Fisher entertains at dinner with Knapps and Green
Mr and Mrs William A Fisher entertained at dinner Tuesday evening for Mr and Mrs Frank Knapp Miss Frances Knapp and Miss Gwendolyn Green of Seattle.
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William A. Fisher
Frank Knapp
Frances Knapp
Gwendolyn Green
Seattle
Benson's Youthful Porkers Sold Quickly
Andrew Benson advertised a group of young pigs in The Tribune Want-Ads and sold them all by Friday. The Farmers Mutual Telephone line buzzed with inquiries as demand was high. Want-ads cost a quarter and are popular, supporting The Tribune’s weekly ad volume in Western Washington.
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Andrew Benson
The
Tribune
Farmers’ Mutual
Washington
Lynden Meets Everson Nine In Opening Nooksack Valley Clash
Lynden and Everson renew hostilities in the season opener at the Fair Grounds Sunday at 2:00 p m in the Nooksack Valley League. Everson seeks revenge after going winless versus Lynden in 1921. Coach Meurer vows a meritorious Lynden team though no lineup is set. Admission 10 and 25 cents.
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Lynden
Everson
Fair Grounds
Whatcom County
William Meurer
Statewide effort replaces scrub sires with purebreds
A totals 183 purebred sires and dams were placed in 23 counties during January to March with 81 dairy cattle 9 beef cattle and 72 swine. San Juan Adams Yakima Pend Oriello and Douglas counties show leadership in replacements and disbursements as extension director Dr. S B Nelson predicts 1922 could be a banner year for eliminating scrub sires through county agent cooperation.
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San Juan County
Adams County
Douglas
Yakima County
Pend Oriello
San Juan
S. B. Nelson
Extension Service
The
State College
Kensington Club Hosts Afternoon Social at Mrs Le Cocq Home
Kensington Club members enjoyed a Friday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Frank Le Cocq’s residence. Invited guests included Mrs. D. W. Alverson, Mrs. Gale M. Edson, and Mrs. Will Fisher.
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Kensington Club
Frank le Cocq
D. W. Alverson
Gale M. Edson
Will Fisher
Woman's Study Club Holds Annual Picnic at Dakota Creek
The Women’s Study Club will hold its annual picnic on Wednesday at Dakota Creek. Members are invited to participate in the community event and enjoy the outdoor gathering.
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Woman’s Study Club
Dakota Creek
Big Holstein Sale Set for May 11 at Lynden Fairgrounds
Whatcom County Holstein Breeders Association schedules its first Annual Quality Guarantee Sale of Purebred Holsteins on May 11 at Lynden County Fair Grounds. Sixty five head from P. P. Lee herd and others from H. Evans Claude Graham P Bergsma A Blankers A Benson N Sorensen will be offered. Tuberculin tested and most heifers with calf. Col A Gue to officiate.
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Lynden Wash
Whatcom County Holstein Breeders Association
Col. A. Gue
P. P. Lee
H. Evans
P. Bergsma
Claude Graham
Ferndale
A. Blankers
A. Benson
Lynden
N. P. Sorensen
Bellingham
Paul Rnaggie Oakhurst
Korndyke Pietertje Hartog
Pontiac
Johanna Delight Fayne
Bergsma
Claud Graham
Summer Boy Newman
Margie Newman
Newman
H. J. Evan
Pierre Segis
Belinda
King Segis
Mr. Evans
Benson
Victoria Polka Pompey
Greenbank
Johanna Pontiac
Tobe Milky Hartog
Mr. Sorensen
Blankers
Bawn Glenn
Pontiac Ormsby
Whatcom County
Mrs Gosch and Mrs Hawley Return From Yakima Visit
Mrs A Gosch and Mrs Frank Hawley returned home Tuesday morning after a weeklong visit in Yakima.
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A. Gosch
Frank Hawley
Yakima
Young Moves to Town as Knutzen Rents Farm
Mr. T. Young has rented the Oscar Knutzen farm and will move in once Knutzen locates a suitable house in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Knutzen
Mr. T. Young
Mr. Knutzen
P N G Club Meeting At I O O F Hall
The P N G Club met Friday afternoon at the I O O F Hall. Hostesses were Mrs George Palmer and Mrs Henry Shagren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. O. O. F. Hall
George Palmer
Henry Shagren
Amphictyon Club Members Entertained by Mrs Wood
The Amphictyon club members were entertained this afternoon by Mrs. I. L. Wood in a social gathering likely at a private residence. The event showcased the club’s literary or cultural activities and featured host Mrs. Wood’s hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amphictyon Club
I. L. Wood
Mrs A Naslund Becomes Pianist at Liberty Theatre
Mrs A Naslund has assumed the post of pianist at the Liberty Theatre. Her appointment marks a new musical chapter for the venue as it plans recitals and accompanying silent films this season.
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A. Naslund
Liberty Theatre
Championship Game Delayed by Rain in County Meet
Weather postpones the Lynden versus Nooksack county baseball final while Lynden shows strength after a 17 to 1 win over Harmony. The big field meet and a declamatory contest with Lynden's Karlma Rusco and a joint musical program from Lynden Ferndale Blaine are scheduled for Saturday May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
Nooksack
Harmony
Ferndale
Whatcom High School
Fair Grounds
Karlma Rusco
Sally Ann
Blaine
New Church Dedicated As City Plans Additions
The Christian Reformed Church was dedicated Sunday in a ceremony. A fifteen mill tax will be voted on Saturday to fund an addition to the present school building. The Lynden Telephone company seeks a local franchise for a Lynden exchange. W. H. Waples is conducting business in Whatcom today. F. M. Bloom of Northwood was in town Monday evening. The ladies reading circle meets tomorrow at Mrs. P. N. Judson's home. Dr. Walter Wilbur installed a one twelfth horsepower electric motor at Lynden Dental Parlors. A. W. Frost shows a fine new survey.
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Christian Reformed Church
Lynden
Walter Wilbur
Lynden Dental
A. W. Frost
Ten Years Ago May 2 1912 Local Block Transfer and Factory News
Ten years ago on May 2 1912 two city blocks between Grover Street and the railroad tracks were transferred by Mike Tierney to a new corporation. A window sash door and box factory will rise on the grounds costing at least $20 000 and employing 40 to 50 steady workers. J P Boerhave of Lynden Department Store visited Bellevue. David Feenhouse sold his Ford and bought a Jackson from Bauman Implement Co. Whatcom County Democrats backed Woodrow Wilson first and Bryan second. Fred Whipple opened a barber shop east of Lynden Department Store.
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Grover St
Mike Tierney
J. P. Boerhave
Lynden Department
Bellingham
David Feenhouse
Ford
Jackson
Bauman Implement Co
Whatcom County
Woodrow Wilson
W. J. Bryan
Fred Whipple Hass
Lynden Department Store
Autos collide at junction of Guide and Ferndale roads
Sunday morning at the corner of the Ferndale pavement and the Guide Meridian a Ferndale car and a Ford driven by Mrs B Hendricks of Lynden collided. The Ferndale car tipped onto its side into a ditch and the Ford sustained a badly smashed wheel. fortunately no serious injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferndale
Ford
B. Hendricks
Lynden
Shagren Named Field Man for County Dairymen
Henry Shagren appointed field man for Whatcom County Dairymen's Association and will start duties immediately. He serves on the association's board and will visit members across the county to discuss shipments and other matters. The association handles about 200 tons of dairy products at Lynden and Bellingham plants, a regional record. A Ford roadster was purchased from G W Robertson of Lynden for Shagren's use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Shagren
Whatcom County
Shagren
G. W. Robertson
Lynden
Charles Sprague Competes in W SC Meet
Charles Sprague of Lynden placed fourth in the mile at Washington State College tryouts for the relay carnival in Seattle. He is recognized as Lynden’s top long distance runner and is making a strong showing at Pullman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Stae College
Seattle
Charles Sprague
Lynden
Sprague
Pullman
Lynden Park Street land sale to L A Jones approved
Lynden Washington Town Council sold a small tract acquired to straighten Park Street for two hundred dollars to L A Jones. The ordinance authorized mayor and town clerk to convey the land described in Lynden’s Judson’s Northern Addition. The sale proceeds go to the city park fund.
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Park Street
L. A. Jones
Park Fund
Milwaukee Railroad
First Street
City Park
Lynden
Washington
Whatcom County
Judson
West Main St
Miss Haveman and John Berger Married Quietly
Miss Anna Haveman and Mr John Berger were quietly married at the bride's home on Seventh and Grover streets Friday evening in the presence of close friends and relatives. The couple will reside at the Blow home on Edison street.
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Anna Haveman
John Berger
Seventh and
Grover Streets
Rev. P. Jonker
Edison St
Mrs Roberta L Maryott Dies After Illness
Mrs Roberta L Maryott died Monday at her Northwood home from blood poisoning. Funeral services will be held in Seattle where she formerly lived. Born December 21 1861 she spent four years in Northwood and supported district betterment. She is survived by husband H L Margott a son Newton L two daughters Ruth and Sara a brother C C Strong of Seattle a sister C Mabel Badger of Orilla Wash a niece Alice Strong and nephew John M Strong of Seattle.
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Roberta L. Maryott
Northwood
Seattle
Maryott
H. L. Margott
Newton L
Visitors aboard Arakan loading lumber for Japan
Messrs G Vander Griend F Vander Griend M Vander Griend R B Le Cocq and Wm Lauckhart visited the Arakan which is loading lumber at the E P Wood Mill in Bellingham for Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Messrs
G. Vander Griend
F. Vander Griend
M. Vander Griend
R. B. le Cocq
Wm Lauckhart
Arakan
E. P. Wood Mill
Bellingham
Japan
Waples Visit Yakima This Week
Mr and Mrs W H Waples are visiting in Yakima this week according to local social notes.
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W. H. Waples
Yakima
Eight Lynden merchants install steel glass awnings
Lynden merchants work to modernize the town by adding steel and glass marquise awnings. Three shopkeepers George O Blonden Edson and Edson and W H Trump install attractive fronts this week.
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Lynden
George. O. Blonden
Edson
W. H. Trump
Lynden Cannery Aims for Strong Season Prospects
Lynden Producers' Canning Company eyes a full operation under manager C M Creamer with a carload of sugar received and plans to pack 5 000 cases of cherries all contracted and 20 000 cases of beans with two thirds sold. Demand for Whatcom County canned beans grows nationwide and local growers are urged to plant beans for steady returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
Whatcom County
Community Bee Planned in Lynden Park Cleanup
Lynden residents are urged to join a May 10 community bee at the city park. Superintendent T R Burns mobilizes workers to build roads clear brush haul rubbish and complete park preparations. Bring rakes axes hammers and saws for the workspace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden City Park
T. R. Burns
Jolly Crowd Enjoys Firemen's Poverty Ball
A Lynden Volunteer Fire Department fund event at Hawley's Hall drew a merry crowd Friday evening. Schirrmen's orchestra provided music while a court entertained between dances with Wm. Eddy as judge fining offenders. Lunch followed at Owen's Cafe.
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Lynden
Hawley's Hall
Schirrmen
Wm. Eddy
Owen's
Roy Clarke Improves After Alaska Logging Camp Accident
Roy Clarke is improving after an accident at a government experiment station logging camp in Kodiak Alaska. He has been moved to the government hospital in Anchorage.
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Ward
P. A. Clarke
Roy
Government
Kodiak
Alaska
Anchorage
City Announces Sprinkling Fees Cut For Season
Water Superintendent Harold Knapp says the seasonal sprinkling fee drops to four dollars this year. Hours remain 6 to 8 a.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
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Harold Knapp
Rineharts Take Six Month Skagway Position
Mr and Mrs Harry Rinehart left Lynden last Thursday for Skagway to be employed for six months. They were joined by Mr and Mrs J K Rinehart who rode to Everett to visit friends and stopped at Burlington to see their son Fred. They returned to Lynden Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Harry Rinehart
Lynden
Skagway
J. K. Rinehart
Everett
Burlington
Fred
Lynden Seeks New Rural Route to Improve Postal Service
A Lynden mass meeting at City Hall urged the post office to create a new sixteen mile rural route serving homes north of Lynden between North Prairie and Northwood. A committee led by Geo Worthen E Edson and P M Serrurier with Postmaster D L Beckes filed the petition, noting Route One extension is not feasible. Locals say Lynden has suffered from uneven rural route coverage versus nearby towns.
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Lynden
North Prairie
Northwood
Geo. Worthen
E. Edson
P. M. Serrurier
D. L. Beckes
Government to build road to Austin Meadows now
The federal government will start the Mount Baker Shuksan scenic highway extension to Austin Meadows with a $110 600 appropriation, contingent on a $55 000 county share. Construction could begin by July 1, opening the Austin Creek meadows by car next year with a 16 foot roadbed and a maximum 7 percent grade.
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Mount Baker-Shukshan
Austin Pass
Wallace
Federal
Department of Agriculture
Toews Run Onie
Austin Creek Meadows
Mount Shukshan
Mount Hermann
Bureau of Public Roads
Whatcom County
Glacier
Shukshan
Bagley Creek
Shuksan
Mount Baker
Hitchcock Purchases New Chevrolet Touring Car
C. E. Hitchcock buys a Chevrolet touring car from Lynden Motor Company. The auto features numerous improvements and refinements and is described as fully equipped with nothing to buy but the license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Hitchcock
Chevrolet Auto
C. E. Hitchcock
Lynden Motor Company
Chevrolet
They're Going Barefoot Now
George Boeringa returns from Yakima saying the warm weather has youngsters going barefoot. He notes excellent fruit prospects and upbeat local mood.
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George Boeringa
Yakima
Lyndon Ladies Attended Mt Vernon Women's Mission Convention
Mrs. E Grimes Eva Thompson E L Bartlett and Mrs Bradshaw from the Indian Mission attended the district convention of the Woman's Home Missionary Society at Mt. Vernon on Friday.
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Mt. Vernon
Lyndon
Woman’s Home Missionary Society
E. ©. Grimes
Eva Thompson
E L. Bartlett
Bradshaw
Indian Mission
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Whatcom Coun
Pacific Pilot
County Dairy Association
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Park ST
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Lynden Cannery
C. M. Creamer
Roy Clarke
North
Partment
Austin Meadows
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