Lynden High sweeps county field meet honors
Lynden High School caps a year of championships by winning the county high school field meet at Fair Fans, scoring 67 points to Blaine 57. Mount Baker girls win the girls meet, while Blaine tops many boys events led by Hanson with a county record in shot put. Mount Baker dominates group 2 in boys and girls events with Noah of West Mountain View scoring the most points overall.
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Hool
Fred Key
Lynden High School
Lynden
Blaine
Mount Baer
Mountain View
Blaine Prade
Mt. Baker
Hanson
Haveman
Wilson
Ferndale
Bentsen
Detschman
Boerhave
Shelton
Johnson
Ambrose
Mount Baker
Lindhout
Bruns
Johansen
Bostwick
Veryll
Meurer
Bartsch
Sprague
Weeda
Wilder
Fassett
Polo Aweek
Doeden
Perry
Coryll
Hall
Axling
Bowman
McPherson
Baake
Rosendahl
Palmer
Rosendale
Burns
Holstein
Lundstion
West Mountain View
Noah
Shagren
Lindsey
Toby
Elementa
Tool
Alemanta
Banks
Whited
Miller
Bern- Cale
Wilmus
Harrison
Franks
Church Sale Of Fancy Needlework Planned By Ladies Society
The Ladies Society of the Second Christian Reformed Church will hold a sale of art needlework and aprons dresses and more on Thursday evening May 25 in the church basement. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Society of the
Second Christian Reformed Church
Lynden High School graduation honors largest class to date
Thirty three seniors receive diplomas at Lynden High School auditorium in the largest class in the school’s history. Ten students made the honor roll. The program features a salutatorian and valedictorian with musical selections and diplomas presented by Mr Ralph Le Cocq. Baccalaureate services were held Sunday at the Methodist church with Rev Duncan McPhail delivering the address and a large choir performing.
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Lynden High School
Mildred Bay
Ruth Burns
Walter Daniels
Garretta de Boer
Margaret de Valois
Bella Dean Marie de Jonge
Margery de Line
Jeanette Finnell
Edward Gorzeman
William Gorzeman
Lero Handy
Alice Hatley
Albert Haveman Theodore Johnson
Harold Keller
John Kortlever
Marie le Compte
Irene Merritt
Elbert Meurer
Derk Omta
Reba Slade
Gladys Stuurman
Jennings Sturman
Cecil Stuurmans
Gertrude Schuyleman
Joan van Dyken
Allie Vander Mey
Jennie van Wyhe
Bert Weeda
Ary Weeda
Tom Young
Gladys Stuurmans
Bella Dean
H. K. Palma
Katherine Myers
John Roy Williams
Ralph le Cocq
Methodist Church
Duncan McPhail
The
Baptist Church of
Bellingham
Legion Dance At Hawley's Hall A Hit
American Legion Boys held a well attended dance at Haw ley s Hall with red white and blue decorations and music by the Synco Four. A second dance is announced for two weeks hence.
Brink Family Heads to Toppenish to Start New Home
Mr and Mrs Abel Brink and their young son Gordon left for Toppenish Monday to establish a home there. They were accompanied by Miss Hattie Dyk.
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Toppenish
Abel Brink
Little Son
Gordon
Hattie Dyk
Delegate to Convention Attends Knights of Pythias Session
George M. Waples left Lynden to attend the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias annual session in Spokane as Lynden lodge delegate. He expects to return Saturday.
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George M. Waples
Spokane
Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Lynden Lodge
Kensington Club Hosts Friday House Party
Mrs. B. W. Loring entertained the Kensington club at her home Friday afternoon while Mr. T. De Valois purchased a new Case automobile model.
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T. de Valois
B. W. Loring
Kensington Club
Knapp Family Travels to Seattle for Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Knapp and Miss Frances Knapp motored to Seattle Friday where they spent the week end.
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F. E. Knapp
Frances Knapp
Seattle
Worthen and Gustin Families Celebrate Grandfather’s 85th
Mr and Mrs George Worthen and daughter Mary of Lynden and Mr and Mrs George Gustin with two children Ralph and Ruth of Northwood spent Sunday evening with Grandpa Worthen whose eighty fifth birthday occurred that day.
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George Worthen
Mary
Lynden
George Gustin
Ralph
Ruth
Northwood
Grandpa Worthen
Local Resident Visits Lynden as H E Wills Spends Saturday
Mr H E Wills of Scattel spent Saturday in Lynden. William Zuidmeer, long ill, was moved to St Josephs Hospital Tuesday.
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H. E. Wills of
Scattel
Lynden
William Zuidmeer
St. Joseph's Hospital
Interest Aroused in Drainage Plan
A meeting is set for Tuesday at 8 o clock in Hawley's Hall to discuss forming one large drainage district north of Lynden. Farmers from hundreds of farms are expected to attend as supporters and critics weigh the advantages of comprehensive, district wide ditch maintenance and coordinated drainage.
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Lynden
Hawley’s Hall
Penny Wise and Pound Foolish Hen Sale Reminder
A Northwood farmer sold yearling hens by the pound at a low market price due to lack of buyers nearby. A neighbor nearby wanted hens and could have saved with a Tribune Want-Ad priced at 25 cents.
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Penny Wise
Pound
Northwood
Tribune
Holstein Men Hold First County Sale
A large crowd attended the inaugural Whatcom County Holstein-Friesian breeders sale at the Fair Grounds on Thursday. Stock came from A Benson P Bergsma A Blankers H J Evans Claude Graham P P Lee and N P Sorenson with A W Dahlquist as manager W B Van der Griend as clerk and George A Gue of Yakima as auctioneer. The sale produced steady results and is planned to become an annual event.
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Whatcom
Yakima
Lynden Declamatory Winners Lead Local Show
Lynden High School hosts a declamatory contest with Miss Earlma Rusco taking first in the main group for Sally Ann's Experience and Miss Catherine L. Randall second with Gentlemen, the King. In group two Victor Eaton of Ten Mile wins The Swan Song, Eleanor Roberts of Kendall second with The Aspiring Dishwasher. Cora May Squires of Blaine performs a violin solo as the Lynden orchestra plays.
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Lynden
Earlma Rusco
Sally Ann
Catherine L. Randall
Ferndale
Victor Eaton
Ten Mile
Eleanor Roberts
Kendall
Axtell
State Senate
Wiedman
Bellingham
Rashkops
Bellingham Normal
Cora May Squires
Blaine
Lynden High School
Lynden school bond sale yields threefold savings
Lynden voters cancelled 15,000 in 6 percent warrants and issued bonds at 5 percent. Six bids from Ferris and Hargrove of Seattle won the sale, providing an annual saving of 112.50 and a 157.50 cash premium to the district, plus the bond issuing costs paid by the buyers. Other districts study Lynden’s plan to improve finances.
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Lynden
Ferris and Hardgrove
Seattle
Ferris
Hargrove
Lynden Seniors Enjoy Birch Bay Outing
Sixteen Lynden High School seniors enjoyed a two day outing at Birch Bay with only Walter Daniels and Edward Gorseman joining from the group.
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Lynden High School
Birch Bay
Walter Daniels
Edward Gorseman
Kauffman Sells Lynden Liberty Theatre to Seattle Investor
Jack Kauffman, three years owner and manager, sells the Liberty Theatre in Lynden to Julius Hollenbeck of Seattle. He improved the building and programming, expanded to Ferndale and Sumas theatres, and also owns the Casino Theatre at Davenport. Kauffman will move to Davenport with wife and daughter Catherine to run the Casino.
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Jack Kauffman
Liberty Theatre
Julius Hollenbeck
Seattle
Lynden
Kauffman
Ebenezer School Closes Year With Picnic Program
The Ebenezer Christian School ended the year with a Wednesday picnic and a brief program.
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Ebenezer
Ebenezer Christian School
Purchases De Jager Home by Lynden Resident
Mr. Harry Stuurman recently arrived in Lynden has purchased the John De Jager home.
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de Jager
Harry Stuurman
Lynden
John de Jager
Elmer Lund Plans Attractive Modern Bungalow
Elmer Lund tore down his house to make way for a new bungalow designed along attractive modern lines.
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Elmer Lund
High School Alumni Banquet Planned for Friday Night
The annual Alumni Banquet will be held Friday evening at the High School. A large turnout of pirates is expected and the event is described as the most successful in years. Banquet service will be in the gymnasium with entertainment in the auditorium afterward.
John Muyskens Returns to Lynden After Navy Service
John Muyskens, recently in the United States navy, has returned to Lynden this week. Rev E Joling came back Wednesday from a trip to Canada. Mrs Jacobs Will Entertain Kensington Club at Northwood on Friday May 26 hosted by Mrs Ernest Jacobs.
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John Muyskens
United States Navy
Lynden
Canada
E. Joling
Mrs. Jacobs
Kensington Club
Ernest Jacobs
Northwood
Dance Invitations Issued for Hawley Hall Event
Invitations have been issued for a dance to be held Friday evening at Haw ley's Hall. The event invites attendees to enjoy an evening of music and dancing with refreshments provided.
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Hawley's Hall
Mr and Mrs J Stuurman Celebrate Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs J Stuurman celebrated their wedding anniversary with relatives on Tuesday, joined by family members and close friends in a small observance.
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Mrs. J. Stuurman
Re Union Trip Planned By Miss Kampen And Mrs Edson
Miss Tena Kampen and Mrs Gale M Edson will leave Saturday for Spokane to attend an Alpha Delta Pi reunion. They will also visit Pullman and other points along the way.
Amphictyon Club To Meet At Mrs Waples Home
Mrs George Waples will host the Amphictyon club gathering Friday afternoon at her residence. Members are expected to attend and discuss planned activities for the year.
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George Waples
Cheney Family to Move Into Gahan Home
The Fred Cheney family returning from Oregon will occupy the Charles Gahan home at the corner of 14th and Liberty, according to local notices.
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Gahan
Fred Cheney
Oregon
Charles Gahan
14Th and
Liberty
Colleys Move to Blaine For Mill Work
Mr and Mrs Orlando Colley relocate this week to Blaine where Mr Colley is employed in the mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Orlando Colley
Mr. Colley
Seattle visit by Mr and Mrs D W Alverson
Mr and Mrs D W Alverson spent a few days last week in Seattle, enjoying sights and hospitality during their stay.
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D. W. Alverson
Seattle
Minnesota man buys Hakannson tract near Lynden
Mike Witoski of Minnesota purchased the John Hakannson ten acre tract south of Lynden from administrator Frank E. Knapp. The price was $1,000. The farm lies on the pavement between the Guide Meridian and Hannegan roads.
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Mike Witoski
Minnesota
John Hakannson
Lynden
Frank E. Knapp
Hannegan Roads
Lynden Community League Opens Season With Cubs Dodgers
Lynden’s Community Baseball League opens Monday with Cubs vs Dodgers after a late Giants White Sox game. Schedule runs May 26 through July with 6:15 PM starts and 10 cent admission. teams include White Sox Giants Cubs Dodgers and a summary box score from Lynden’s latest victory.
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Lynden Community Baseball League
Cubs
Dodgers
Giants
White Sox
O. S&s. Hagen
M. Fullner
H. Gale
Tom Young
O. Sleesman
Cole
F. Rathbone
H. Fullner
W. Eddy
D. Slade
A. Haveman
Ed Olson
H. Hoffman
B. Courtney
H. White
H. Elsner
E. Dean
Dick Zylstra
Thos. Vander Mey
Abel Dyksterhuis
Wm. de Vries
Wette Neeberr
Marcus “Vander Griend
Jno
van Diest
Kryn Polinder
Ren de Boer
Marcus de Boer
Ray Bajema
Cecil van Dalfsen
de Valois
Stuurmans
Sheldon Bajema
Bert
Clarence Vander Griend
Lynden
Sumas
Olson
Dean
Meurer
Dr Samuel Rutherford to Speak on Unrest in India
Dr Samuel Rutherford of India will speak at the Baptist Church Monday evening at o'clock on Unrest in India and its effect upon world affairs. He will reference the Gandhi movement and the Muslim uprising as influenced by America’s attitude toward the League of Nations.
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India
Samuel Rutherford
Baptist Church
America
League of Nations
County banks of Whatcom County report deposit gains
A Tribune compilation shows deposits on May 5 at 1,850,026.85 with a $59,316.54 gain since March 10. Gains are spread across Blaine Custer Everson Ferndale Lynden Sumas Nooksack and First and Peoples banks, totaling 2,202,921.95 in resources.
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Whatcom County
the Tribune
Blaine
Custer
Everson
First National of
Ferndale
Citizens Bank of Ferndale
Lynden
Peoples State Bank of
Library acquires many splendid new volumes
Lynden's public library recently added numerous fine books to its collection. The list includes The Light in the Clearing by Bacheller and To the Last Man by Zane Grey among many titles and authors from Bacheller to Wiggin and Curwood. The annual library fee per family is only one dollar.
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Lynden’s Public Library
Bachelior
Gates
Wilson
van Vorst
Barclay
Burroughs
Richmond
M. Hutchinson
Irving Bacheller
George Weston
Samuel Merwin
James Oliver Curwood
Zane Grey
Westways
Weir Mitchell
Kate D. Wiggin
Ammpericanizesson
Edward Bok
Marian Fisher
California
Frost
Carleton
Ceylon
Baker
Gulliver
Swift
Pompeii
Lytton
Finley
Faith Gartner
Whitney
Roe
King Arthur
East Iowa Farmers Report Modest Gains and Prices
John Bloemendaal of Lynden transmits his Iowa crop conditions and prices in a Tribune submission. He notes rain delaying field work, oats at three inches, 40 acres of corn planted with 60 more to sow, a 160 head pig herd, and hog prices at 10 to 10.50 per cwt. Corn fed steers sold at 7.75 per cwt live, eggs 21 to 22 cents a dozen, cream 37 cents a pound, corn 48 cents per bushel, oats 28 cents, and land at 200 dollars per acre with some better parcels higher. He says farmers are in better spirits than a year ago, except those hurt by the land boom. He closes with greetings to Lynden friends and a note to M. Vander Griend about cigars.
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John Bloemendaal
Lynden
Iowa
Mr. Bloemendaal
the Tribune
Jno. H. Bloemendaal
Alton
M. Vander Griend
Fred Rockey Moves to Tacoma for Medical Care
Fred Rockey left Sunday for Tacoma where he will be under the care of Dr. Rich for a period.
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Fred Rockey
Tacoma
Rich
Local teachers take summer breaks at Delta school
Miss Hazel Ecker, who has taught at Delta school, is home for the summer while Miss Martha Kuittle suffers from an infection in a finger.
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Hazel Ecker
Delta School
Martha Kuittle
Wanda and Helen Laxauer weekend visit at G. W. Hall home
Wanda and Helen Laxauer spent the weekend at the home of G. W. Hall, enjoying a short stay and social visit.
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Wanda
Helen Laxauer
G. W. Hall
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