Lynden Wins Meet by Splendid Margin
Lynden high school swept the county meet led by senior Douglas Slade with six firsts including the 100 yard dash in 10.1 seconds and wins by Lynden over Whatcom 63 to 40. Blaine and Ferndale placed next while Mt. Baker scored none. Coaches Fred Rockey and Orren Frye guided Lynden to multiple event victories.
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Douglas Slade
Lynden
Lynen
Whatcom High
Blaine
Ferndale
Mt. Baker
Slade
Wilson
Rathbone
Sprague
Fred Rockey
Orren Frye
Frank
Whatcom
Hatch
Felmley
Allen
Henson
le Cocq
Fisher
Hughes
Bareth
Burnette
Swenson
Mulhollin
Keyes
Lewis
Wwe
Mile
Ray Wilson
Clyde Wilson
Lynden Plans Centenary Fund Drive for World Recovery
The Lynden Methodist drive led by Rev. W O Benadom launches a campaign to raise part of a 105 million dollar centenary fund. Lynden pledges 1210 yearly for five years plus 144 for the Sunday School. Business leaders back the effort as 13,000 trained workers are pledged to aid war-devastated regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Benadom
Geo. W. Frick
F. L. Bostwick
Bayard Pyeatt
Benadom
Lynden
Byng
McConnell
War veteran Herbert Byers visits Lynden after front service
Herbert Byers brother of Mrs Harry Waiters recently discharged from the 1st division at Camp Lewis. He spent six months under fire in the Argonne as an ambulance driver. He recalls twenty five hour duties and dark nights without lights. He notes many soldiers returning after France battlefields. Byers served near Gale Edson for a period.
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Herbert Byers
Harry Waiters
Argonne
Lynden
Byers
Camp Lewis
France
Mr. Byers
Gale Edson
Ferndale Juniors Show Strong Track Versus Lynden Group
In a local meet Ferndale athletes compete in events including 220 yard dash and 100 yard dash with participants Wilms Smith Lynden Lindhout Fale and Henry. Ferndale entries dominate long jump and relay as Lynden and Ferndale vie for top spots.
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Burns
Lynden
Hanson
Ferndale
Oltman
Ruth Bauman
Dahlen
Cole
Conklin
Bauman
Fern
Wilms
Boyd
Talmage
Fale
Lindhout
Smith
Henry
How to Save Eggs by Preserving Them
The article explains two storage methods for eggs to bridge seasonal shortages. The water glass method uses a 15 dozen capacity with sodium silicate and boiled cooled water, preserving eggs for six to nine months. The lime water method uses three pounds of lime in five gallons of water, serving as an alternative when water glass is unavailable.
Organizing a County Farm Bureau Here
County Agent H B Carroll Jr advocates forming a County Farm Bureau in Whatcom County. The bureau aims to develop profitable, permanent agriculture and wholesome community life, coordinating with state and federal extension work through small, well defined committees led by local volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Carroll, Jr
Farm Bureau
Lynden Victors in Oratorical Contest
Edward Kamm of Lynden won first in the boys division with A Message to Garcia. Howard Nessen of Laurel took second with A Soldier of the Empire. Edith Hansen of Sumas won the girls title with The Going of the White Swan, and Helen Marshall of Meridian was second with Old Glory. Nooksack Lynden Ferndale were represented by Kale Boo man and Cramer. Musical numbers were presented by Louis Helder Helder and Irwin LeQocq.
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Edward Kamm
Lynden
Garcia
Howard Nessen
Laurel
Nooksack
Ferndale
Helen Kale
Almeda Booman
Una Cramer
Louis Helder
Miss Helder
Irwin LeQocq
Miss Nancy Meenderink weds Charles Bylsma
Miss Nancy Meenderink marries Charles Bylsma last Wednesday evening at the bride’s parents home. Rev Breen officiated. Bylsma recently discharged from Camp Lewis where he served in the motor transport corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Meenderink
Charles Bylsma
B. Meenderink
Breen
Bylsma
Camp Lewis
Motor Transport Corps
Lynden tops Victory Loan quota by 2100 dollars
Lynden surpassed its Fifth Victory Loan target with a subscription of 68350 dollars, 2100 dollars over the quota. Three hundred twenty four residents bought bonds, about half the Fourth Loan total, with few fifty dollar subscriptions. E Edson praises volunteers and thanks Miss Van Lycle’s department for town service flag work.
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Lynden
Treasury Department
Victory
Death of Mrs Clara Ellen Riddle in Lynden home
Mrs Clara Ellen Riddle died at her Lynden home Monday after a brief illness. Funeral at M E Church Sunday at 2 pm. Survived by six sons including Doyle and Newton in service, daughter Mrs Herman Harvey, four stepchildren, and spouse C W Riddle. Born June 7 1858 in West Virginia, she lived 42 years in the state before moving to Lynden in 1902.
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Clara Ellen Riddle
M. E
Doyle Riddle
Galveston
William Riddle
Fort Sill
Newton
Tracy
Roy
Roscoe Riddle
Herman Harvey
Northwood
C. W. Riddle
W. S. Kelly
P. J. Peppers
Bellingham
Alvy Riddle
West Virginia
Arthur Riddle
Lynden
Prettytown
The
Baptist Church
Gilmore County
Lynden Welcomes Its Warriors Home in Civic Gala
Hundreds gathered at Hawley's Hall to honor returning soldiers and sailors. The Kensington Amphictyon and Klatawa clubs hosted a program with solos, readings, duets, and a piano piece, followed by ice cream, cake, and dancing as the community saluted its heroes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
Hawley’s Hall
Kensington, Amphictyon
Klatawa
George Hall
Stars of Gold
Augusta Renfro
Harry Savings
Louis Helder
Clara Bauman
Sara Boice
Catherine Har
Solo
Marie Zweegman
Ernestina Zweegman
Harry Fountain
Mildred Fountain
Open House for Patrons' Day at Local High School
All parents of high school students are invited to visit the high school on Friday May 16. Patrons' Day encourages visits to classes while in session with tea served by the domestic science department in the afternoon.
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Domestic Science Department
Last Day for Lynden Tax Information Filing
The notice states today is the final deadline for Lynden to send in 1918 information returns listing names and addresses of individuals paid $1,000 or more. An extension to May 15 was granted by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue. Employers must file these returns, including corporations and partnerships.
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Lynden
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Williams
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Whatcom High School
Bureau
Lumas
Jake Dykeman
Lynden Red Cross
Farm Bureau News
Ris
al Te Selle
Tremain Trio
Spaan
Division of Rural Engineering
United States Department of Agriculture
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