Lynden Triumphs On Track And Platform In County Meet
Lynden dominates the Whatcom County High School Field Meet and Declamatory Contest. Coach Fred Rockey’s team leads with 63 points, followed by Blaine and Sumas at 26. Birch Bay wins Group 2 oratory, while Mary Lewis and Charles Kamm win speeches. Wickersham and Bowman highlight Group 3 track events with multiple firsts.
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Lynden
Whatcom County
Fred Rockey
Mary Lewis
Charles Kamm
Birch Bay
Lawrence
Lester Landaal
Landaal
Slade
Bayes
Blaine
Sumas
Glendale
Wilson
Pt. Roberts
Wickersham
Bowman
Leighton
Ferndale
Dash
Allen B
Cole
Hatley
Bardarson
Dodd
Allen
Thomas
Hall
Dash—Bayes
Michel
Maple Falls
Mile
Mitchell
Reed
Local Social Notes From Northwood and Nearby
Northwood report highlights illnesses and visits among residents including Olive Pangborn and Mrs Gardner. Local movements include the Stafford family moving to Mr Beach’s farm and multiple visits to and from Lynden and Bellingham. Frances Knapp of Lynden joins Phi Mu’s Washington chapter installed at the University of Washington. Phi Mu founded at Wesleyan in 1852.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Pangborn
Nettie Harvey
Lynden
Frances Knapp
Washington
Phi Mu
University of Washington
Wesleyan Universit
Madame Engberg to Perform Original Violin Recital
Madame Davenport Engberg showcases original violin compositions at Jamieson's Opera House on Friday with Wayland J. Cornish, cello. Mrs. J. Irving Cross on piano. Program features Grand Faust Fantasie and arrangements, Nocturne, Minuette, Perpetual Motion, Cradle Song duet, The Butterfly in harmonics, Indian Lament, Folk Song and Dance. Reserved seats at City Drug Store.
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Jamieson's Opera House
Madame Davenport- Engberg
Wayland J. Cornish
Madame Engberg
J. Irving Cross
Faust
Wieniawski
Paganini
Chopin-Sarasate
Mozart
Ries
Engberg
Doviak
Warren Hawley Sells W Main Street Residence
Warren Hawley sold his West Main Street residence and two lots for 1750 dollars cash to Nyhoff of Monarch Alberta. Nyhoff plans to move to Lynden in the fall with his family as an investment purchase. The deal was handled through Fauman Realty Co.
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Warren Hawley
West Main Street
Nyhoff
Monarch
Alberta
Lynden
T. Bode
Fauman Realty Co
Lynden School Census Underway to Count Pupils
Lynden district moves to determine growth as the school census is completed in the coming weeks under the supervision of Miss Fern Stuart.
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Lynden
Community Notes and Wedding at West Delta
Sunshine residents win first prize in a prize essay contest and receive a magazine subscription from the W C T U. A May 11 school exhibit and community meeting is planned in Sunshine. Several local visits and social events are noted, including a wedding at the Weidkamp home with Miss Bertha Arset and Edward Russ.
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Ruth Anderson
Sunshine
Nancy Bussard
Lynden
Herbert Day
Earl Anderson
Bellingham
Bulb Farm
Jack Jensen
Seattle
H. C. Berthuson
P. O. Berthuson
T. Tobiason
Mike Dermody
Barnhart Jr. and Jr
Peter
Chris Hanson
Frank Weidkamp
Bertha Arset
Edward Russ
E. A. Selander
Miss Arset
Theodore Weidkamp
Bruce Shippe
Virgil
Selander
Hoffman
Sylvan Weidkamp
Russ
van Anda
Texado Island
B. C
Milton Weidkamp
Ervin Bostwick
Nelse Henderson
Eva Pearson
Mary
Arthur Anderson
Thressa Holtrop
Willard
Harold Weidkamp
John Anderson
Henry Wampler
Vandermei
A. Harlander
Prank Knapp Buys A Studebaker Funeral Car
Frank Knapp of Lynden recently acquired a Studebaker funeral car imported with a black body plate glass side panels and back. He had the vehicle built to his own specifications and ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker Automobile
Lynden
Frank Knapp
Flax Seed Distributed to Whatcom County Farmers
The Whatcom County flax seed project begins this week under the rural development bureau of the Chamber of Commerce. Dr. A W Thornton flax specialist oversees the distribution of fifteen bushels to plant eight or ten acres. Farmers may obtain seed from Dr Thornton at Bellingham. success could shape the county flax industry.
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Whatcom County
Rural Developement Bureau of the
Chamber of Commerce
A. W. Thornton
Bierlink Imports Trio of Blue Blood Pigs
John Bierlink imported this week into the Lynden district a trio of swine from aristocratic families. The arrivals include a boar whose sire and dam were grand champion boar and son of the San Diego World's Fair, promising strong show quality.
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John Bierlink
Lynden
Boar
Soprano Air Finis Fragment in Chorus Text
A short musical finale fragment presents soprano and bass lines with lines about beauty of feet and a question on nations raging, followed by a chorus Hallelujah and the word Finis.
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Zion
Lamb of God
Lynden Auto Owners Protest High Tax
Lynden auto owners and merchants wired a protest to Representative Lin H. Hadley and Senator Miles Poindexter against a proposed five percent tax on the cost of all automobiles. They argue the levy would be unjust discrimination and add to what they already pay in taxes in this state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lin H. Hadley
Miles Poindexter
Lynden
Congress
Housekeepers Institute Annual Affair Sponsored
The Housekeepers Institute event at the high school led by Miss Mary Rausch of the University of Washington faculty drew forty six attendees and inspired plans to make it an annual affair. Agnes Downs hosted a luncheon in Rauschs honor after the sessions on food dress problems and other topics for household management.
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Housekeepers’ Institute
Mary Rausch
University of Washington
Rausch
Agnes Downs
Billingsley Released From Whatcom County Farm
Fred Billingsley was released from Whatcom County farm after sixteen days of a six month sentence for alleged conspiracy to violate liquor laws. He was freed after posting a $2,500 bail and a writ of error granted by Judge Neterer.
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Fred Billingsley
Seattle
Whatcom County
Billingsley
Neterer
Red Cross First Aid Classes to Organize Tuesday
Lyndon Red Cross Branch will organize first aid study sessions Tuesday evening at 8 at Dr. F. L. Wood’s office. Those preferring a day class should notify Miss Elsie Worthen, secretary of the Red Cross.
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RED Cross
Lyndon
High price paid for exceptionally high milk at Ferndale
Ferndale cond ensery reports paying $2.50 per hundred pounds for milk testing extremely high, a rate above the usual $2.25. The Tribune previously noted higher payments in some cases, but this rise is described as unusual.
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Ferndale
the Tribune
Social News From Ferndale and Nearby Areas
Weekend visits include Miss Beatrice Casebeer in Vancouver guest of Miss Alice Eby. Miss Rowena Timmerman hosted Miss Lucy Myers and Miss Kathleen Mount. Rev J C Harrison to speak at M E church district convention. Vincent Boucher joins navy. Mrs Bowler substitutes. Several birthday and farewell gatherings hosted by local families. Double wedding at Congregational Church in Bellingham followed by a Sound points trip.
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Beatrice Casebeer
Vancouver
B. C
Alice Eby
Rowena Timmerman
Lucy Myers
Bellingham
Kathleen Mount
Anacortes
J. C. Harrison
Olympia
M. E. Church
Vincent Boucher
North Star School
Navy
Louis Bowler
John Marquette
Belle Ridgway
Mildred Smith
C. B. Legoe
T. W Lowe
Seattle
William Fell
Marguerite Morton
Helen Fell
C. D. Gaines
A. Saperstein
J. A. Metcalfe
F. King
C. 8. Hood
Victor Aitken
Nat Mount
San Francisco
Stanley Freeman
Tacoma
Alice Shields
Congregational Church
Bessie Hunter
Charles Connell
Elsie Huntter
J. S. Steele
Sound Points
William Fisher Named Lynden School Superintendent
William A. Fisher, two years head of Sumas public schools, was chosen to succeed P. A. Wright as Lynden schools superintendent. Fisher previously served at Lynden High School before moving to Sumas.
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William Fisher
Sumas
Lynden Board
P. A. Wright
William A. Fisher
Public Schools
Lynden
School board selects new instructor and coach hires
The board considered several candidates for the position before choosing a winner. Mr. Fisher has rented the Wright house and will move to Lynden when Wright goes to the University of Washington summer school in June.
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Fisher
Wright
University of Washington
Lynden
Alfred Knutzen Purchases 160-Acre Wendt Ranch Near Lynden
Alfred Knutzen buys the 160 acre Wendt ranch four miles southeast of Lynden from G. Wendt and son. The deal totals $8,900 with about thirty acres cleared. Lynden Pioneer Realty Company facilitated the sale this week.
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Alfred Knutzen
Lynden
G. Wendt and Son
Lynden Pioneer Realty” Company
Marshal Le Compte Schedules May 26 Pony Auction
Marshal Jake Le Compte announces another spring sale at the city pound behind City Hall. A bay pony arrived unattended and previous auctions drew spirited bidding, with a white horse netting three dollars. the next auction is set for 2 o'clock May 26 at the pound rear of city hall.
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Jake le Compte
le Compte
Lynden City Drops Extra Water Fees for May Sprinkling
May marks the first sprinkling month under Lynden water rules but Water Superintendent W. Pixley said the additional charge for extra water use would be overlooked this month due to rainy weather.
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Lynden
W. Pixley
Committee Purchases New Auto for Fire Department
The committee in charge of buying an auto truck for the Lynden Fire Department has completed its work. A Ford truck arrived this week and will be equipped with chemicals and other firefighting accessories. Roo and Van Leeuwen donated lumber for reflooring the fire department quarters where the machine will be kept. The Methodist Church plans a Mother’s Day observance with fitting music and a sermon. An evening talk, Some Reasons For Not Enlisting, is on the program. John Leming moves this week to Worthen residence at Second and Front Street. The Amphibion Club will meet May 18 at Mrs Frank Hawley’s home. attendees gather at Mrs Everett Hawley’s at two o’clock.
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Lynden
Roo
van Leeuwen
Methodist Church
Amphibion Club
Frank Hawley
Everett Hawley
Local residents host guests and return home after visits
Miss Olga Geving hosted her sister Miss Helen Geving of Bellingham for a week. Olga teaches at the Crow Valley school near East Sound. Mrs Peter Hagen has returned home after visiting her daughter.
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Olga Geving
Helen Geving
Bellingham
Olga
Crow Valley
East Sound
Peter Hagen
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Northwood
W. Main Street
Fern Stuart
West Delta
Ladies Aid Society
Nooksack
Maypole
Robin Hood
Glee Club
Queen
Louise Jackman
Alice Burns
Queen's
Marie Zweegman
Marion Bay
Mildred Waples
Ervin Rathman
Genevieve Abbott
Wanda Laxauer
Lemuel McDaniel
Gertrude Schuyleman
Cecil Urfer
Hilda Elder
Farmers Mutual Telephone Company
Tribune
Knapp
Whatcom CO
The
Lynden Choral Union
Bellingham Choral Union
Handel
Messiah
Red Cross Society
John A. van Pelt
Miss Stella Johnson
Jamieson’s Hall
Mark Hammond
Derk Mulder
Lynden Auto
Housekeepers' Institute
Whatcom County Farm
Martin Brown
Roy Roessel
Edgewick
Lynden High School
Marshal LE Compte
John Leming
Worthen
Second and
Front Street
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