Lynden Second in Everett Track Meet Showdown
Lynden earned 2nd place with 26 points as Everett topped the big high school meet with 64. Slade led Lynden in the 220 yard dash and finished second in the 100 yard dash, while Sprague won the mile and Rathbone set a Lynden 440 yard record. Everett won the relay. Bellingham and Lynden shared other top finishes.
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Lynden
Everett
Rathbone
Slade
C. Wilson
Sprague
Burnette
Bellingham
Hatch
R. Wilson
Hanson
le Cocq
Michel
Lynden Farmers See Big Gains from Cow Testing
Lynden farmers praise the Whatcom County Cow Testing Association as the largest of its kind in the U S. Members report tripled net from 12 cows versus 18 and a one third reduction in feed costs. National data show dairy herds average 245 pounds butterfat, higher than the U S average.
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Lynden
Whatcom County
United States
Newaygo County
Michigan
Newaygo County Association
Europe
Saltzgaber Opens Acetylene Welding Plant in Lynden
Harry Saltzgaber opened a modern acetylene welding plant this week in Lynden. Located in the Pixley Building on Third near Front Street, the new shop offers welding and repairs of all kinds after his sale of Bellingham interests.
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Harry Saltzgaber
Lynden
Pixley
Third
Front Street
Saltzgaber
Bellingham
Junior Senior Banquet Charms Students At High School
The Monday junior senior banquet at the high school drew a large crowd with Edward Le Cocq as toastmaster. Toasts included The Colors, Dress Parade, Holding The Line, Over The Top, Under Rapid Fire, Great Guns, Y. M. I. A., Honorable Discharge, and Miss Sweet. Menu featured fruit cocktail, pork roast, jelly, creamed peas, mashed potatoes, rolls, tomato jelly salad, cheese sticks, Neapolitan ice cream, cake, and coffee.
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Edward le Cocq
Gladys Jacobs
Orren Fry
Oliver Ingersoll
Gretchen McDaniels
Jessica de Line
Mr. Fisher
Miss Gwinn
Mrs W O Benadom Dies in Bellingham
Mrs W O Benadom wife of Rev W O Benadom pastor of the M E Church died this morning at a hospital in Bellingham after illness. Rev J M Canse will conduct funeral services Saturday at 2 30 pm at the M E Church with interment in Seattle.
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W. O. Benadom
M. E. Church
Bellingham
Corporal Carl Reid Returns Home From War
Corporal Carl Reid arrived in Lynden Saturday from overseas service. He endured the Fields of Flanders the Argonne and near Belleau. A family reunion marked Grandmother Vander Griend's seventy fourth birthday at her home May 22 with relatives and friends. Dinner guests at local homes included William A. Fisher Fred Rockey and Orren Frye. George Hinckley has recently returned from Seattle after a week at school.
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Carl Reid
Lynden
Flanders
Argonne
Belleau
Reid
United States
Grandma Vander Griend
Messrs
Wiliam A. Fisher
Fred Rockey
Orren Frye
Will Mearer
Hinckley
George
Seattle
Lynden Cows Startle Willapa Valley Farmers
The Willapa Valley Testing Association report shows 474 cows tested yielding 786.6 pounds of milk per cow per month and 26.9 pounds of butterfat. Highest records include Nigger with 67.6 pounds butterfat in 30 days and Blacky with 66.8 pounds. Notable cows aged 21 and 15 produced 51.7 and 51.1 pounds butterfat respectively. Mrs Finnell and daughter plan Seattle visit. Walter Miller's setter was poisoned.
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Lynden
Whatcom
Blacky
D. B. Looney
Mr. Wann
R. W. Schultz
Joe Bosch
Schultz
Mr. Shultz
Clever Senior Play Delights Hawley's Hall Audience
The annual high school senior production The Importance of Being Earnest drew a large crowd at Hawley's Hall. Clever casting and brisk pacing sparked much laughter with Floyd Rathbone as John Worthing and Douglas Slade as Algernon Moncrieff leading a strong ensemble including Barbara Philips as Lady Bracknell and Jessica De Line as Gwendoline. Edna MacKinnon directed with Edward Le Cocq as manager.
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Hawley’s Hall
Floyd Rathbone
John Worthing
Douglas Slade
Algernon Moncrief
Jessica de Line
Elsie Oltman
Barbara Philips
Hazel Ecker
Lady Bracknell
Miss Prism
Charles le Cocq
Canon Chasuble
Ogle Heaton
Edna MacKinnon
Edward le Cocq
Algernon Moncrieff
Gwendoline Fairfax
Johanna Oltman
Kryn Polinder
David Stauffer
Johanna Schuyleman
John Stap
Tena Vander Griend
Amber Whitman
Clyde Wilson
Marie Zwe
Gman
Emma Zylstra
Ask Lynden for Aid for Stricken Serbia
Lynden urged to contribute to a campaign raising 3500 dollars in Washington for medical aid to Serbia and the Near East. The American Women's Hospitals seek 250000 nationwide to fund two mobile hospitals and a fully equipped hospital, aiding civilians and soldiers through epidemics and shortages. Donations may be left at City Drug Store. one dollar grants Auxiliary membership.
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Lynden
Washington
Serbia
Near East
United States
Armenia
Syria
American Women's Hospitals Auxiliary
City
Montana Man Purchases 40 Acre Lynden Farm
H. A. Van Os sold his 40 acre Lynden farm to Roy Smith of Montana for 11500. Smith recently moved to Lynden.
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Montana
Lynden Farm
H. A. van Os
Roy Smith
Mont
Ana
Mr. Smith
Lynden
Lynden High School Alumni Meet Planned Friday Evening
Lynden High School alumni group schedules its annual meeting Friday evening with a program games and refreshments. The event features entertainment diversions and social time for former students and faculty.
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Lynden High School
Lynden High grants record class diplomas this night
Lynden High School awards a record graduation with twenty seven seniors in the class. Commencement will feature a program including music, speeches by salutatorian Emma Zylstra and others, and diploma presentations by Mrs. B. V. Mounter. Memorial Day observances follow in Lynden with store closings and afternoon exercises at the I O O F Hall.
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Lynden
Lynden High School
Lyndon
Odd Fellows Hall
Lynden Opens Season With Home Game Versus Custer
Lynden will host Custer Sunday at Hawley's Park for the first home contest of the season. Dean or Meurer will pitch and Ralph Baldwin will catch. Local fans expect a lively game and several county games to follow.
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Lynden
Custer
Hawley’s Park
Dean Or Meurer
Ralph Baldwin
Community Mourns Passing of Mrs. Adolph Klocke
The community mourns the death of Mrs. Betsy Lindseth Klocke who died at home after a brief illness. A funeral was held Monday with Rev. W. O. Benadom officiating. She was born May 16, 1895 in British Columbia and left husband Adolph Klocke and three children Aubin Adeline and August along with her parents three sisters and two brothers.
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Adolph Klocke
Betsy Lindseth Klocke
British Columbia
Aubin
Adeline
August
Bert Lindseth
August Klocke
Helen Lindseth
Frank Ross
Vancouver
B. C
John
Alias Lindseth
Berry Growers To Hold Important Meeting Monday
Berry growers will hold an important meeting Monday evening at Nooksack to discuss key issues including the price to be paid pickers.
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Nooksack
Company E Guard Camp at Lynden June 15
Washington National Guard Company E will arrive in Lynden in heavy marching order on Sunday June 15 to camp for the day. Plans for their entertainment will be discussed this week. Miss Marie Bauman spent the weekend visiting friends in Everett Mt. Vernon and Bellingham.
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Lynden
Washington National Guard
Marie Bauman
Everett
Mt. Vernon
Bellingham
Country Banks Of Whatcom County Prosper Amid War Bonds Push
Deposits in Whatcom County country banks reach 1 655 840 04 as of May 12 1919 up from 1 459 321 91 a year earlier and 1 135 100 01 in 1917. Banks show steady gains with Everson 196 543 98 Sumas 186 544 08 Blaine 292 001 96 Ferndale 307 849 26 Custer 101 092 08 Lynden 471 808 68.
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Whatcom County
Everson
Sumas
Blaine
Ferndale
Custer
Lynden
Thief Steals Eggs From Frick Basement
A case of eggs was stolen from the basement of George Frick's residence Tuesday night. When Mr Frick checked for the eggs Wednesday morning they were missing and investigators have no leads.
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OUT OF Frick
George Frick
Mr. Frick
Lynden commissioners approve two major road projects
The Lynden area sees two key actions by county officials. Bids are invited for Glendale road paving from Lynden city limits to the river road end, about 5.75 miles, with openings set for June 11. Redecking of the Guide Meridian river bridge approaches has begun after months of deterioration.
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Lynden
Glendale Road
Meridian River
Burns Purchases Home Near New Standard Oil Station
T R Burns bought a bungalow and three lots near the new Standard Oil Station from E Jewell for 850 dollars. Taylor and Riddie handled the deal. Nick Boerhave and Mr and Mrs Pilon returned from Friday Harbor after attending the funeral of Mr Boerhave and Mrs Pilon’s brother. Nellie McDonnell and baby and Mrs Mary Collins left for Alberta Canada after months with the Steffe and Storrey homes.
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T. R. Burns
New Oil Station
Standard Oil Station
E. Jewell
Taylor and
Riddie
Nick Boerhave
Steffe and
Storrey
Nellie McDonnell
Baby
Mary Collins
Alberta
Canada
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Willapa Valley
F. Finnell
Walter Miller
Merriman
Mr. Worthing
Lane
Mr. Moncrieff
Cecily Cardew
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Methodist Church
H. K. Pasma
Hermina Haveman
John Roy
Wil
Liams
Miss Sweet
J. R. Williams
B. V. Mounter
Ing
Wilma Adkison
Paul Breen
Irene Cheney
Louise Cusin
Lucie Cusin
Marius de Boer
Helena de Valois
Haz] Ecker
America
Myron Cooley
Booman
Messrs. Helder
Spean
Rutgers
Oldemeyer
Tina Vander Griend
Ernestina
Marie Zweegman
Jeanette Rutgers
Rev. E. Breen
Karlma Rusco
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