This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lynden Tribune
Location
Lynden, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
1
Lynden Town Council passes a new poolroom ordinance defining license fees and hours of operation. The measure licenses pool and billiard halls bowling alleys and card rooms within Lynden or within one mile, sets application rules and pro rata fees, and requires town clerk issuance and treasurer collection.
John P. Boerhave was named to fill the city council vacancy created by Ray H. Slade’s resignation to become city treasurer. He was appointed by May or Edson and took his seat on Friday evening.
The Lynden W. C. T. U. will conduct an all day patriotic institute in Lynden on June 6. A fine patriotic program is planned for the afternoon and evening.
The Lynden High School Student Association voted to hold the annual picnic in Lynden and donate the travel funds to the Red Cross. Twenty dollars will be given to the Red Cross. The picnic will be held at Hawley's Park.
The Lynden Lodge of Knights of Pythias voted on Monday night to donate twenty five dollars to the Lynden Red Cross. It was the first lodge to respond to Lynden's War Chest Fund Week charity appeal.
Twenty Lynden High School seniors will complete four years tonight in the auditorium as Dr. Leonard T. Koos of the University of Washington delivers the commencement address. Ruth Oakes is valedictorian and Theresa Richbau salutatorian. diplomas will be presented by Mrs. B. V. Mounter with a program including invocations, solos, and the diploma ceremony.
Doyle Riddle of Lynden has enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and will depart for Mare Island California on June 3. Kenneth Heun will leave with the same group.
Lynden marks Memorial Day with a refined program led by F F Handschy of Bellingham. Rev W O Benadom will deliver the Memorial Sermon at 11 AM Sunday at the M E Church. G A R and W R C members convene at 10 AM. decorations at 9 AM. An automobile drive for veterans is requested.
A reflective piece questions reconstruction after a city’s destruction by fire and collapse. It contrasts isolated memories with the enduring demand for rebuilding, asking readers to consider their role in restoration and the limits of human endurance.
A list of Lynden youths joins the U S Boys Working Reserve and Junior Boys Reserve, a movement auxiliary to the Public Service Reserve. The program aims to keep boys occupied with purposeful activity year round to aid the nation.
Walter Gaskill of Lynden works in a Seattle cafeteria Wing's that serves 1500 on weekdays and more than 3000 on weekends. He handles silverware tea pots napkins and glasses from trays arriving in the kitchen. He earns 2.00 a day plus board which is described as very good.
A Whatcom County committee finds Lynden district dairy production cannot profitably be under 3.29 a hundred pounds. The study, based on 79 herds with over 10 million pounds, notes profits vanish after costs. a large dairymen meeting in Seattle on June 1 aims to form a state dairy relief association.
Glendale girls defeated Lawrence 16 to 7 to win group two at the county tournament. The Tribune had reported Lawrence as the winner in error last week.
Lynden districts push a War Chest Fund to cover the National Red Cross local chapter Y M C A and other war charities totaling about 6000. Contributors vote for directors as envelopes seal ballots. subscriptions may be left at Lynden State Bank.
Walter G. Ronald Explosives Inspector announces federal rule requiring licenses for all fireworks sales and purchases above ten cents per package. Exemptions cover cheap Chinese and American fire crackers toys sparklers and caps under ten cents. He urges Lynden district residents to skip fireworks this Fourth of July and donate funds to thrift stamps to support the government and teach patriotism.
Lynden youths who have reached age 21 since June 5 1917 must register for military service on June 5. All males including non citizens must register. About 800000 men are expected to be called up, with future registrations planned about four times yearly. C B Bay and R B Le Cocq oversee the roster at Le Cocq's office, 7 am to 9 pm. Registrants should come early.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.