Magrath Store News (October 11, 1979)

• Main Author: Magrath Trading Store
• Format: Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: J. A. Ririe 1979
• Subjects: Magrath (Alta.) > Newsletters; Alta; Canada; Indian; Coleman; Rasmussen; Lever; Blair; Burgess; Stripe; Weaver; Caldwell; Elva; Tyrrell; Thornton; Morley; Bushnell; Nyal; Roper; Ojala; Rae; Canada Goose; Pink salmon
• Online Access: http://digitallibrary.uleth.ca/cdm/ref/collection/sanl/id/1014

An archive of the Magrath Trading Store News. The University of Lethbridge Library received permission from the Wes Balderson to digitize and display this content. MAGRATH TRADING CO STORE NEWS OFFICE 758-3033 GROCERIES 758-3535 DRY GOODS 758-3252 HARDWARE 758-3065 STORE HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11th, 1979 .MAGRATH, ALBERTA ************************************************************************************** • < READY-TO-WEAR New for Skirts & Slacks Blouses & Tops Blazers We have a good display and Cardigans in Acrylic and Blends. Co-Ordinates Be sure to see our handsome new Co-Ordinates in fashions designed by:. Paris Star Golden Crown Wyndham Beautiful new shades. FALL AND WIMTER JACKETS FULL LENGTH FABRIC COATS Ladies 1 We have a nice selection of Coats in Fall & Winter Fashions. Fun Furs, Quilted Nylons & Polyesters in Down and Fibrefils. Mohairs, All Wools, Blends, in long coat styles. SWEATERS Sweaters are so popular for the new Fall & Winter Season. ’ “ ‘ of Pullovers Knits, Wools 1 RACK OF MESSES & LADIES DRESSES IN ONE AND TWO PIECE FASHIONS. ASSORTED SIZES, STYLES, SHALES. PRICE F«IL FEST|«L COAT SALE! 1 RACK OF MISSES & LADIES COATS INCLUDING ALL WEATHER, LEATHERS, NYLONS, FABRICS. OFF HUNTING EQUIPMENT SCOPES BINOCULARS BUSHNELL 7x35 Ensign. BUSHNELL Insta Focus 7x35 TASCO 7x35 . TASCO 10x50 . We have a good selection of Rifel Scopes RIFLES MODEL 70-A WINCHESTER RIFIE: .222 or 243 calibre. .$309,95 MODEL 7A XRT 270, 30.06. List Price $334.95. OURS $329.95 WINCHESTER MODEL 670: Bolt action repeater, 243, 30.06 cal, with 3 to 9 variable Scope. pRIOED M. jjjggj MARLIN 30.30: Lever Action . $234.95 GOOSE & DUCK DECOYS WOODSTREAM CANADA GOOSE DECOYS.$7,95 MAMMOTH CANADA GOOSE DECOYS.$19,95 INFLATABLE MALLARD DUCK DECOYS $6,95 CARDBOARD SILHOUETTE GOOSE. $4,98 HUNTING KNIVES See our large folding Hunting Knives A choice of styles. : PRICED FROM.$19.95 - $29.95 1 $34.95 $62.95 $54.95 $63.95 for Hunters: TASCO 4x40 POWER DUEL X . .$ 99.95 BUSHNELL 3x9 . . $119,95 WEAVER K4 DUEL X. . $ 99.95 WEAVER 4 POWER. $ 59,95 STOCK UP MOW! I GET THE BEST zx All Purpose Tacks Screens, Ceiling Tile, etc. 13" PROTECTION ANO Staple Gun tatoue LINK t'OMt You get a $3.00 refund by^ mail from the manufacturer when you buy 2 jugs of Prestone II ana the Prestone Anti-Freeze Tester. Men’s Robes Men’s Brushed Nylon Bath Robes, softly textured, gives the look of Vslour. Colors: Wine/Grey, Beige/Brown. (Regular $25.95) DISTRICT AGRICULTURISTS NEWS Alberta Pork Production Course (Home Study) This course covers the full range of hog production including feeding, management, economics and disease prevention. Cost is $25 for 8 lessons mailed to you once a week through the November - January period. Registration deadline is November 12th. Call us for more information at 653-4461. Cattle Nutrition: An 8 week homestudy course coving all aspects of cattle feeding for both beef and dairy producers. Course begins early in January. Cost is $25.00. For further information call 653-4461. Del Steed, John Knapp, D. A’s. CaPs Men’s Socks Men's Cotton Dress Socks in assorted shades• reg. $1.95 pr Men's Fall & Winter Caps in popular shades. Wool Plaids, Drillers’ Drill and Velours. THANK YOU: We would sincerely like to thank everyone who helped in any way to make our wedding day so special. It’s great to have friends like we have in Magrath. Eva Marie & Ken Harker, Mrs. Anne Raus ch, Vince & Heather Harker. REMINDER: Magrath United Church Bazaar Table - Centre Village Mall, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, November 8th, 9th, 10th. All handicraft, baking, etc. donations will be greatly apprec­iated. They may be left at of Mrs. Grace Toomer. the home ATTENTION 2nd WARD — Annual Delicious Ward Supper October 26th, 6 p.m. Cultural Hall. Program - Games - Fish Pond - Bake Sale. Fun for all. Come enjoy an evening of friendship. Mr. and Mrs. Lindon Bone and family would like to invite their friends and relatives to an Open House and Dance in honor of their 50th Wedding Anniversary to be held REGULAR $1.99 Sheeps Wool Fleece Insoles for added warmth to feet when outdoors. Insoles WORK GLOVES Men's Roper style Work Gloves lined for Winter wearing. Comfortable fitting, REGULAR $6.95 pr. SAIE PRICE Ç.95 pair Saturday, October 20th, 7 p.m. in the L.D.S. Church, Brooks. No gifts Please. DISTRICT HOME ECONOMIST Developing Your Level: Is your basement a cold, dark, damp, subterranean chamber in need of a new use and a new look? Depending on the cond­ition of the basement, development of this space of livability is more economical than adding on to the home. Also it will be cheaper to heat in the long run. With good planning, proper heating, an exciting choice of finishing materials and ex­cellent artificial lighting, the basement can be a desirable place to use. Families enjoy bright, clean attract­ive surroundings. The lower level should be planned with the same comfort and good looks of the main floor. Once you have decided on the type of development, draw your plans to scale. Show the exact loca­tion if immovable objects such as pipes, furnace, hot water heater, window and stair locations. Zoning is also important keeping the layout and sleeping areas main floor. The important the lower level is Choose bright colors. of the living, working similar to that of the factor when decorating the finishing materials. This fall a Home Planning Course is being offered in Southern Alberta giving you the opportunity to study at your leisure the principals of house planning and remodelling. For further information and registration forms contact Kathy Bosse at 653-4461. MAGRATH LIBRARY NEWS The Magrath Library Board wishes to acknowledge their thanks and appreciation for the following books donated to the library: 1. The Way of the Master by Mark E. Peterson in memory of ■ Harriette Harker from Mayzie Toomer : and Payline Larson. ’ 2. A Picture History of Alberta - by • Tony Cashman in memory of Harriette ■ Harker from Elva Harker and her fam­ily Beth & Dale Toomer, Dean & Betty Harker and Connie Harker. 3. The Unknown God - by Mark E. Peterson in memory of Elzada Ririe from Mayzie Toomer and Pauline Larson. 4. An Open Door - by Richard L. Evans in memory of Lulella Harris from Stanley and Maysie Toomer. 5. A set of 14 Thornton W. Burgess Books - a replacement set again placed in memory of Adele Coleman from her children Brenda & Ross & Irene, Peggy & Blair, Paul & Gwen. 6. World Encyclopedia of Horses - in memory of Dawn Michele Anderson from her mother and father, 7. $50 cash Jessalyn & Woddy Anderson, for books from Leora Gurney. Men's Levi Checked Pants in Cotton and Polyester blend. Assorted shades. Boot rider cut. REGULAR $29.95 pr. A number LDS Conference in Salt Lake City past weekend and included Burns & Iola Harker, Cal and Doreen Alston, Tyler and Gloria Alston, Nyal & Fred Fletcher, Tom and Joan Karren, Lottie Harker, Heikki & Janet Ojala, Dr. Mark and Helen Dahl. The Dahls continued on Arizona. of Magrath residents attended during the to holiday in Mesa, Western Jackets Lee Denim Jackets in Western cut. Sizes: 2-40, 2-46, 2-48. 1-50. REGULAR $20.95 1495 , Mr. and Mrs. B.J. Rasmussen have just returned from a 2 week Moose Hunt in Northern Alberta where he acted as guide for Dr. and Mrs. R. W. King of Salt Lake City; also their daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Platt of Salt Lake City. Dr. King was a former mission companion of B. J. Rasmussens in the Northern Sates Mission 1939-41. He is a physician and surgeon in Salt Lake. Mr. Platt is a Utah State High­way Patrolman. • The Kings and Platts left Monday to return to Utah. Men’s “Doeskin” SENIOR CITIZENS' COMMUNITY RECREATION PROGRAMM­ING WORKSHOP - will be held Tuesday, October Shirts Plaid Doeskin Shirts , just in time for Fall wearing. Assorted colors. S. M. L. 23rd and Wednesday October 24th starting at 8:30 a.m. each day in the County Central . High School, Vulcan. Registration Fee is $6 and includes two lunches. Registration Deadline is Monday, October 15th. This is a unique opportunity for all interested senior citizens to participate in a regional workshop designed to learn about drop-in centre manage­ment; acquire program ideas for centres, plan programs to meet member needs, understand re­tirement lifestyles and myths of aging; introduce exercises for people over 60; ex­change your ideas and programs with each other; make use of your community resources. A full two days has been planned. For fur­ther information contact Fred Tyrrell at Boots Popul ar Lyndale Western Boots with fancy stitched uppers, western heel, tapered Western toe. REGULAR $59.95 485-2554 or Morley Roelofs at 329-5231. 20% OFF NCW IS THE TIME TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS FABRIC SALE FOR YOUR COMING CHRISTMAS SEWING NEEDS. Fabric Specials REGULAR $3.95 WANTED: Good watch dog for farm home. Phone [phone]. HARVEST SALE OF ALL OUR FABRICS INCLUDING DRESS FABRICS, SUITINGS, GINGHAMS, PRINTS, COTTONS, LINENS, ETC. IN A HOST OF FASHIONABLE PATTERNS AND COLORS. Large size Bath Tcwels in popular assorted stripe designs. SIZE: 27"x52'’. FOR SALE: Squash. Ph. 758-6576 FAREWELL PARTY - for Bob and Norma Arnold will be held Friday, October 12th at 7:30 p.m. in the Del Bonita School. Every­one is invited to attend. ATTENTION: If anyone in the Community is interested in sharing your talents, crafts, special story - with the Kindergarten Class either morning or afternoon please phone Donna Kearl, 758-3757, Sally Wilde, 758-6581 FOR SALE: Wurlitzer 2 key board Organ, $800; 1973 Station Wagon, good mechanical condition. Janet Bly. 758-6822 HELP WANTED: Second person to work shift at the Seed Cleaning Plant, apply at the Seed Cleaning Plant, Spring Coulee. C.N.I.B. NEWS The Magrath Lions Club is night Please again conducting the annual drive for funds for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. Please be generous when the canvasser calls so that we may help those less fortunate than ourselves. We have pledged ourselves to finish this drive by October 31st. A Special Notice to Residents of Rural Magrath, Spring Coulee and Del Bonita - a request letter asking for your help has been sent to you by the C.N.I.B. from Calgary. We sincerely trust you will Toys Soft, cuddly Plush Toys in shapes of Rabbits, Ducks. Assorted colors. REGULAR $4.95 3.95 W each UCES respond to this appeal and that your contribution will be forthcoming very soon. ■ An official recepit will be sent you for each contribution. Charlie Caldwell, Chairman. HUNGARIAN SUPPER - Saturday, October 27/79 at 7 P.M. at the Matthew Halton High School at Pincher Creek sponsored by the Pincher Creek Ward of the LDS Church Building Committee. $7.00 per person. 1. Bartók Dancers from Calgary. 2. Hungarian Fashion Show. 3. Hungarian Food. 4. Hungarian Arts & Crafts on display. For tickets phone [phone] or see B.J. Rasmussen. Laces in Cottons, tty lens, Eyelet, assorted designs and widths. Also a choice of colors in many. PRICED FROM 39<7 up. 20% OFF WOODWORKING CLASS - October 23rd, Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:30 Beginning and Advanced. 8 weeks. $7 fee. No supplies from school. Call W. Ririe to have project approved. Phone [phone] NOTICE: All ladies who have taken first class in Salish Weaving and would like to continue, phone S. Dahl, 758-3685 to register for Weaving II. CAKE DECORATING - Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. starting October 30th. $5 fee. At the High School. NOTICE: Will babysit in my home Monday - Friday days. Ph. 758-3646. Hallowecners 25C - $3.95 See our display. We have a good selection of Masks and Costumes in a choice of designs. KIDS'. IT'S TIME TO THINK ABOUT YOUR HALLOWEEN COSTUME, COMFORTERS Paisley patterned Cotton/Polyester Comforters in attractive shades. SIZE: 72x84. 1995 (REGULAR $24.95) PILLOWCASES 100% Cotton, floral printed Pillcw Cases. Assorted shades. $3.95 ST. JOSEPH"S C.W.L. NEWS The October 3rd meeting was held at the home of Elizabeth Stanek with 12 members present. The Fall Executive meeting will be held in Brooks on October 13th at St. Mary's Parish Hall. A workshop on resolutions will be included with the Fall meeting. The Fall Bazaar will be held on November 3rd. Ladies remember to get your craft items and bake items ready for this time. Lydia Tricsli and Marie Sabey are in charge. The time will be 2 o'clock in the Magrath Trad­ing Co. Hall. The Annual Fall Supper will be held in the United Church Hall on November 9th. Linda Galling will contact you for what items of food to bring. Also please bring one adult and one child present for the bingo to be held afterwards. The Adult Christmas party will be held Saturday, December 22nd at 8 P.M. Remember to bring a gift for a man and a lady to be exchanged there. The Children's Christmas Party will be held December 23rd at 4 p.m. at the United Church Hall. Parents, it is asked you get something for your children to perform and let Linda Gailing know what they will be doing. St. Joseph’s Parishioners - please remember to be at church at least 15 minutes early for the month of October for the say­ing of the Rosary. The first card party for the new season will be held at the home of Marvin and Lou-ellen Lee on Saturday, November 17th at 7 o' clock. The next meeting will be at the home of Louellen Lee on November 7th. Please be there by 7 p.m. so we can start the meeting on time. Secretary, V.J. Takacs. (REGULAR BLANKETS Here is your chance stock up on Winter Bedding. Lovely Blended Blankets in solid shades of Blue, Green, Gold, Cinnamon satin binding. OR to PIED PIPER The Missoula Children's Theatre, in conjunction with the Magrath Elementary School, is presenting the Pied Piper, Saturday, October 13th at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the School Gym. from students or at the door, tickets are $1.00 and Adults are Tickets are available Children's $2.00 NOTICE: Will do concrete patios, sidewalks, basement floors, Alan Indian designs. etc. at 758-3646 or 752-3153 for information. drivewasy, Call further (REGULAR $15.95 - $18.95) Friends will be interested in hearing Mr. and Mrs. Mac Russell of Diamond City will leave shortly to begin Mission work at San Antonio, 24“ Bath Mat Sets 4 piece Bath Mat Set which includes Tank Top, Tank Jacket, Lid Cover and Oval Rug. Texas. Prior to their going, a Testimonial farewell service was held in the Diamond City LDS Ward followed by a family deinner with relatives from Magrath and district in attendance. Ron Rice and Jim Blumell visited with relatives and friends in Provo Utah, during the holiday weekend. Cross Rib Roast » 1” 23360910 Ground Beef REGULAR QUALITY LB Beef Liver SLICED LB 129 139 Pork Spareribs meaty.J69 BOLOGNA . , l1’ **************************************************************************************** The wedding of Vince Harker & Heather Rausch was solemnized in the Alberta Temple on September 27.79 with Patriarch Nyal Fletcher performing the ceremony and many close relatives and friends attending. Directly after, a Calling Reception was held in the Magrath Cultural Hall. The bride chose blue and white for her wedding line with the bridesmaids wearing white eyelet trimmed with blue; the best men wearing white tuxedos trimmed in blue. Standing in line with the bride and groom were the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Harker; the bride's mother, Mrs. Anne Rausch of Calgary. Attending the groom were his brothers Neil and Randy Harker, and the bride's brother Spencer Rausch. Bridesmaids were Bev Crone, friend of the bride from Calgary, Shaunna Webster, niece of the bride, and sister of the bride Lanny Rausch. Ring bearer was Daniel Webster and Betsy Ridge was flower girl. Mrs. Patti Harker attended the guest book and greeting the guests at the door were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Webster and Mr. and Mrs. Cal Alston. Seating the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Harker and Mrs. Rhenn Griffen, cousin of the groom. The hall was beautifully adorned in blue and white, while in the centre of the floor was their wedding cake, a beautiful replica of the Cardston temple, made by a friend of the bride from Calgary. Those assisting in the kitchen were Donna Beazer, Ruth Johnson, Darlene Miller, Barbara Ririe, Mary Baker, Jean Bolokoski, Elizabeth Davies, Marie Steven­son, Jolayne Harrison, Joan Karren, Hazel Dudley, Clair Bogdon. Myrna Law played the organ during the evening. Helping with the decorations were Barbara Ririe, Darlene Miller, Donna Beazer and Terry Robinson. A light lunch was served to the guests by Donna Jean Beazer, Deanne Lawlor, Karen Lawlor, Kelly Bogdon and Heather Rasmussen. On Friday, September 28th the wedding party motored to Calgary where a delicious wedding dinner was served to the guests by Mrs. Rae Marie Kunkel. The hall was again beautifully decorated in an array of blue and white. The bride and groom received many guests. Following the dinner, the evening was climaxed with a short program. Randy Rausch brother of the groom, was Master of Ceremonies and introduced the program consisting of the groom's brother Neil Harker and his wife singing a duet "The Circle of Our Love"; Betsy Bridge singing "Animal Crackers" and a Wedding Song; Charlotte Webster, sister of the bride, giving a recitation written by doreen Alston about the bride and groom. The concluding number was cousins of the groom, David, Wuinn and Mark Perry playing their bells with their mother Sylvia Perry assisting in song. The happy couple will make their home in Calgary where he is attending universi ty and she is employed as a hair dresser. FOR SALE: 3 young Guinea Pigs, medium to long hair. Phone [phone]. WANTED: Used refrigerator in working condition Phone [phone] and ask for John. The easiest way to get back on your feet is to sell your car. NEW FALL ARRIVALS - Fall & Winter Coats, Jackets in becoming styles and fabrics. Dresses, Suits, Pant Suits. Upstairs. NOTICE: Waterusers of Magrath Irrigation District - water will be turned out of the ditches on October 15th. M.I.D. Board. r E COOKING ONIONS 3# BAGS ,. A m PRICE SPLITTER DAYS vOrn WESTERN FAMILY CREAM OR KERNEL . . . . 2i79‘ Peas WESTERN FAMILY 14 OZ .,. . . . 2i79c Tomato Juice campbells 48 oz. 79' Orange Juice concentrate boz. . 99' STRAWBERRIES west™ family m oz. . 75' Facial Tissue KLEENEX 200 . . 69' PINK SALMON «ldseal 2206. .4» Macaroni 0R Spaghetti 907. 95' Spaghetti Sauce MI. . 79' BREAKFAST' CEREAL crackle bran kellogs 550 g . 139 -PRODUCE­APPLES B.C. fancy . . 2188' 69' Cauliflower NO. 1 „58« CARROTS 3#bags., 53' Grapes RED EMPEROR CALIFORNIA 59'