Magrath Store News (June 3, 1938)

• Main Author: Magrath Trading Store
• Format: Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: J. A. Ririe 1938
• Subjects: Magrath (Alta.) > Newsletters; Alta; Austin; Canada; Maurice; Seymour; Saunders; Evelyn; Briggs; Buttons; McIntyre; Whit; Meade; Cutler; Nyal; Myra; Satis; Ramona; Zeigler; Rae; Pink salmon
• Online Access: http://digitallibrary.uleth.ca/cdm/ref/collection/sanl/id/1115

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. Ç i Dresser $43.00 J . v ■ i i pulls have dull Finished in nut bright. ii \ \ I Ï gold end caps, brown walnut, 40” X 18” Plain Venetian Mirror. Chiffonier : j r. MAGRATH. ALBERTA, FRIDAY i 'äQHHÜ" 'Î3Ï Highly figured Butt Walnut is used at ^each end of O'-, ~ ” -j-- •» ”■ — ed Sliced Walnut ed Walnut. the front with a centre panel of V-match- The top is three-piece match- Equipped with Lane’s automatic tray. Unusually well constructed "A good place to trade HOURS 8 to 9 Its trim lines and beautifully figured Piano Walnut fronts have made this suite a "best seller”. Waterfall tops, are of 5 ply Sliced Walnut and ends 3 ply birch, wood guides. Striped Oriontalwood on mirror backs. Shaped Centre drawer rubbed semi- Bed A VX » . __ _ .30” X 17” $37 0 50 Height 44” — beautifully designed — artistically upholstered. Double-dowelled seat, back and spring cushions. Thick and plushyl The new Crushed Mohair upholstering is velvety to the touch and pract­ical for any living-room. You’ll breathe a sigh of contentment as you settle down in the deep comofrt 'of this big, roomy suite. Rich wine color. Set consists of Chesterfield, 2 Chairs and Foot Stool. $119.00 Made of solid Walnut -- with book rack. $10.95. --- --- M.——- With warm summer days ahead you will need refrigeration. Why not get the New FRIGIDAIRE in the Kitchenette Model? large enough for the average size family. The simplest refrigerating mechanism ever built. It has the lowest operating cost. And they cost only $99.50 with a one-year 'guarantee. ' For a five-year guarantee you pay ;$8,00 extra. Call in and see it - tomorrow i : i Deep set-in covers. Double Boilers. :È $1.45, $1 » 85 and $2.45 $2.25 sheet. j and two pilloW Same 1 ware. . I v o r y- w-i-t-h- ■ -Re d T-r-im. Silverware., lady Hamilton Design Sugar Shells --- Butter Knives --- Pickle’Forks' --- — Cold Meat Forks --- --- Salad Forks, set of 6 Teaspoons, set of 6 --- $1.25. $1.25. $1.00.' $ 1'. 50. $6.25. $3.50. Open Saucepans«. 'Ideal, pudding . pans . 300, 400 and 500. Potato Kettles --- $1.75. Dish Pans - 17” -■— --- -850. 21" — — — $1.25. Uniform Nut Meat Choppers The kitchen's handiest gadget. 650. :X Soon the guests will have departed — the honeymoon will be over — and the JUNE BRIDE will be ready to settle down to the fascinating task But just now you s "What to give as ! thing useful, of will express your thing that will contribute to the comfdrt of your friends in.their new hone. Let us offer a few suggestions, of home-making. are faced with the question a wedding present?” Some-course. Something that ■ thoughtfulness. Some- Pyrex Latched Sets» Eight pieces consisting of Casserole and six custard cups. Thin as-. table glass Br eak fast Sui t e A lovely finished kitchen. set of five — two-tone ivory in red. Would enhance any bride's . ;. . '.$24.95.:.'. . . 8-pc. Dinner Sets. Made of an attractive, well-glazed semi­porcelain ware finished- in a floral pat­tern. Very smart and dainty Hemstitched Pillow Cases with blue stitch ing. ’ 500 pr Pillow Cases with color ed borders $1.00 pr Plain White Hemstitched Pillow Cases 800 pr. Hemstitched Sheets Wabasso Set - 1 sheet cases - matching colors. Regular $4.25. Now selling $3.95. Whether you and your friends are planning a shower for the Bride or whether you wish to seleot some personal tokenof your own good wishes, you will'find here gift-- ideas as happy as they are appropriate. Call in and see them. The Magrath Trading Co. Ltd.-, "A good place to frode. / 5 Tom sweat Peanut Straws, Compressed paper pulp Cool and rainproof. Adjustable leatherette head band. Eyelet ventilators. Regular African'jungle hats Values up to $2»25, President Baldorson, Dr.'M, Schreiber and Mr. E. Aquilon attended the Lions Club in Taber Monday evening. < i J \ i Painted, Twelve eyelet ventilators. Leather Regular value $1.50. Mr, & Mr6. R. C, Duffield of Turner Vailoy are visiting at th© Ira C, Fletcher home, | --- g Mrs. J, C, Robinson returned home Friday i night from Spokane. \ i i tI Ii th© exact cloth to taste and f; The New Elm Spring Colony have worked 4000 aores with their Caterpillar tractor. They have seeded 2500 acres to wheat with horses and 500 aores to feed (oats and barley). In drilling they commenced at 4 o’clock in the morning and worked until 9 P, M. They ran three shifts and changed horses three times. a day. It looks like the the Rockport behind They drilled 200 acres New Elm is leaving Youths f l fI \ «! i Men of good taste wear Made-To-Measure Suits. Choos© style and suit your J be assured of satis' --- -—.faction and a perfect^ fit at the Magrath Trading Co, Ltd, --- --- . M --- --- . --- Funeral Services for th© lat© E, Seymour Heninger Were held Sunday at 11 o’clock in the Raymond Tabernacle. A large orowd was in attendance. The choir sang "I Need Thee Every Hour", "Through Deepening Trials", "Nearer My God to Thee"j Invocation was offered by C, R. Wing and the benediction by Melvin King; speakers were A. R. Briggs, Clarence Allred^ Bishop Ira Fletcher, Myron Holmes, Earl u Harker and remarks by Bishop J. 0. Hickon; | other musicals numbers included a violin solo 1 by Nyal Fletcher, a vocal solo by Mrs. B. \ j Scoville, a vocal solo by Byron Tanner and \ I a quartette by Frank Taylor and company. Myron Holmes had been closely associated\ I with the deceased, having delivered hay to \ [ the Heninger feed yards for the past three \ I years. Personally depressed in nature he | I said "no matter how rough the road, how cold I the day, how hard the pull" he always look-: : ed forward 4o his talks with Seymour. His | reasoning and philosophical talks always buoyed him up and gave him renewed interest. —.— M --- 1 i Î OXFORD 3 Th© shoes that ell the m©n-folks wear ALL Summeri Because they look so smart they FEEL so comfortable . soft uppers of ilk leathers in brown with leather insole and composition sole for foot protection. : Shirts I j f I t I ifI j i i « lasted with Tailored from stout ootton Chambray, Roomy and well . made. Î Trading Oo Frio©à 90 9 : i ' wôw 'Smart Rayon •SATf, JWS B, »688, ” Mg« ♦ Just the thing you have been waiting ford Triangular Nets - indispensable for water waving, finger waving and night wear. And they are priced at 15/. --- --- --- M --- DRESSES FOR TOTS.AND THE YOUNG HISSI Wether'she's just "cradle-roll" or whether she's a pert .young school Miss, i you can be sure these frocks will pleasj Made of entrancing summor cottons that are plain or gaily printed . . . with skirts that flare, or fall in tailored lines, and with trims of buttons, bind1 ings, contrasts. Sizes 2 to 14 yrs. : : « i Many women have a pair for ovory costume. , . . but don’t bnvy them, for you can too, .’at this low pricing! They’re gloves that ’are oool . . that look cool, too. . . made jfrom an attractive knitted rayon and cotton \mixture in smart button style. i . - Per pair Russel Lamb and-Mrs, Ed. Hock­ing loft by motor Sunday.for Seattle, --- --- m -. . . Mr, & Mrs. Wilford Brerdley of Stir! ing left Monday evening for Provo, Utah They were accompanied by Mr, & Mrs, Dennis Fletcher. Mrs, E. L. Inman and Mrs, Kabeary of Spring Coulee were Magrath shoppers Friday i; Crocheted String G L 0 V A Y T are always fashion­gloves with the new they’ll Crocheted Cool as a Sumer's breeze, and wash as easily as a handkerchief, in the newest 3tyl© with fancy open-work de­sign on back. A real joy for Sunnier wear. Per pair Chamo-Su ed. 9 Fabric G L 0 V and richness fancy fabric R 0 Simplicity able — these cleverly styled detailing on backs and smartly flared cuffs is sure to win popularity. 75/ 95/. . lowMinigs s gMueasrtjso riSea.,t Huradraky e r ewveansi.nhgo satet ssh etro htohmee : fol­Evelyn Naylor, Marjorie Blaxall, Meade Wood, Blaire Harker and Junior Turner. A dainty two-course lunch was served and the evening was spent in playing .card games, --- - --- --- M --- --- For that last touch to your bedroom get a lovely Rayon Bedspread. They cost only $2,95. CLOTHS ' Whit© and a variety of different colors with contrasting borders. '60/ - 69/ - 95/. Pure Linen Cloths Size 52X66. Tri-colored Borders. ;$1.45. The Magrath Trading Co. Ltd., A good place to trade. to ih H n U * 5 $1.3 Wat er Pitcher and 6 Glasses dosign. ' Pago 5 . x Sets spoons» Glass Tomato Pishes» 450. Footed Juice Glasses 2O0 each. 6” Sherbet Plates. 200 each. Jerry Sherbets --- 200 Short Goblets 2p0 each.____ Sets — Polka Green and Amber Water Sets - Morel shapes. Set of 8 $1*40 Green Ice Water j Sets with whit© I thistle design Set of 7 .0 Orange Juice Sets Set of j Footed Cake Dish — Footed Fruit Dish - Green Bon Bon Dish Green Footed Bon Bon Dish Handled Bon Bon Dish --- Amber Bon Bon Dishes 650, Amber Olive Tray --- --- - --- —M --- - 1 Part of the fifty head of young horses belonging to G. L. Stringham that passed through Town to the reserve a week ago are The horses Bays 3 Î i i ii fellowship, better com-to or sponsor and push any-which may bo a benefit an International Organ­secret society as some J? “-pr-~-y but is purely an organization to promote the closest bonds of good fellow­ship and to promote a closer business and social union among its members and to en­gage in worthwhile endeavors for the public welfare, (Continued above) i—: --- is Beverage Consist of a silver tray and six glasses Colored ship and polka dot designs — with small mixing a set.,. Made of rib glass with handles. Set of 7. 75£ set. Cream ' Pitcher and Sugar Bowl to* 1 match 60 çzf 600 500 500. 250. 7 50. 650. lodged in fields south of Town are trying to get back to Milk River and blacks and a fine lot they are. ___________ _________ M --- --- Magrath- Lions Club. May 31, 1938. A branch of the International Lions Club was organized in Magrath last week with G. V. Balderson slooted president and Hyrum Fromm as secrotary with a full line of of­ficers, mostly chosen from the business men of the Town. It is felt that an organization of this nature is much needed in Magrath for the fostering of good munity spirit and , thing of interest I to the community. | The Lions Club \ ization and is not a i may suppose, 1 Long Stem Goblets --- 250 each. Jelly Jars --- 350 each. Silver Tray with Relish Dish $1.98. — --- -——M --- —-—— Lions Club Organization - continued. Our club is non-politioal, non-sectarian is founded on the Golden Rule end our aim is to inspire new ideals, new hopes and new ambitions in our members and the citizens si our little City, and as suoh, we solicit tht good will of the community as a whole and business men in particular who have it in their power to make our club a success. Also wo would like very much to double our present membership. We are endeavoring to put on a banquet and danae on our Charter Hight June 9th, > | \ \ s f I f w v ~ -- — •'*•* — - — — (_> - * when many prominent members from the Calgary, Lethbridge and Taber Clubs as well as others will be present to take part in our program, and we earnestly ask all who are invited to come and enJSy our opening night, | G. V, Balderson, President. I —. .M --- FRANKLIN’S BLACKLEG SERUM 10-dose Bottle --- $1.00. • FRANKLIN’S BLACKING SYRINGE $3.50. --- M --- THE MAGNATE TRADING CO. LTD., f "A good place to trade.” 1 FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 1938. •Letter - continued. Page 6 THE MAGRATH STORE NEUS, -A birthday dinner was served Sunday at. the home of Mrs. A. R. Anderson honoring her) There will be the heaviest poll ever seen in| on her 74th b_Li_r t”h d‘ ay. FFoorrttyy rreellaattiivveess aanndd [this province. I am enclosing a copy of thq friends were present and an enjoyable after-:-cleverest oartocn (reproduced below) I have noon spent, \ yet seen in the campaign. Thursday afternoon the Sunshine Committee^ I have com© to realize more the richness of of the First Ward Relief Society held a t „ ._u4 ci­party in honor of her birthday. --- — M --- --- Mrs. Hephi Harker was hostess Monday afternoon at a miscellaneous shower given in honor of her daughter, Fern* More than one hundred and sixty guests were present and enjoyed a short programme} \ day \ our province since I came to this one which '^depends almost solely upon wheat for a liv­ing. I burn gas from Turner Valley, eat [vegetables from Taber, my shaving water is usually heated with coal from Erumheller or [Lethbridge and a lot of our sugar is used ihere with the consumption increasing every '. W export a lot of fat live stock ’c: a dainty plate lurich was served, after which[which seldom happens here for all the hay sisters of the bride-to-be LaMare and VivianJ and Miss Geraldine Bridge assisted in un­wrapping an array of beautiful gifts. She graciously thanked the ladies. Out-of-Town visitors include Mesdames Geo., Jim, Bob and Velv Reggie, Misses Ramona, Myra and Evelyn Heggio, Mrs. Dean Rae, Mrs, Murray Holt all of Raymond and Mrs. Ernest Bennion, Miss Shirley Bennion and Miss Jolaino Price of Picture Butte. Miss Fern Harker, daughter of Mr. & Mrs, Nephi Harker and Mr. Max Heggie, son of Mr. & Mrs. Velv Heggie of Raymond were uni­ted in marriage Wednesday, June 1, at the Cardston Temple, The young couple will make their home in raised hare is usually slough grass; I have \ not seen a field of Alfalfa yet and only a, [little Brome grass. I cannot at present [think of one farm commodity that Saskatchewan [sends to Alberta or anywhere else, unless [ it is wheat or hogs and some /‘unfinished [cattle and sheep. \ Yours truly, Clyde Spencer. I --- --- y --- --- SEEM AND' HEARD —• Around the Town, Gordon Zeigler demonstrating his new tractor which is a cross between a wheel­barrow and a Model T, . . Mr. Groundwater practicing his golf strokes out in thecem­etery. . • Lorin Crihfield looking for a • Henry Viney still talking hookey. . , A cheque from W. H, McIntyre for the Second Ward Chapel putting a big smile on Bishop Ira C. 'Fletcher. . , Gladstone Balderson - "Pretty tough this lions business and I’m not a'’lion* either". ■. . Junior Turner at the third hole "We can i find our balls better after the sun goes down." -• i Ä I • ■ i '<s I i Raymond and the best wishes of the community position, not a job accompany them in their future life. Mrs. John Gibb left Thursday morning \ for Salt Lake City. ! — --- --- M --- --- \ Rev. a» Thorpe returned Thursday from ^attending the United Church Convention in —.—■ \ Balmoral Hotel» Yorkton, Sask,, I May 29, 1938, \ Mr. J. A. Ririe, | Magrath Trading Co \ Magrath, Alberta, j Dear Alfs \ I am down here in the \ thick of the Saskat- \ chewan election, which \ is pretty warm even now \ Everybody thinks perhaps \ I’m one of the Social \ Creditors from Alberta \ and ask me plenty of \ questions. It looks \ like our hundred thous [ and is being spent down here with the hop© that it will help the cause Of Social Credit in the next Alberta election if Saskatchewan can be induced io take the step now. It 1« pos&ibls that many. < seats will go Social Credit as the people : are fed up and excited». [ (Continued above) Î i i \ \ t tI ! I J I Cure all : Social Credit Policy Pill Wit's wrong vzith him? OhJ He’s still trying to swallow it i z' I WANT . A D S . I , FOR RENT:- TvfS rooms -. partly furnished. Mrs. M. Linn. --- -.- M.-. - . PICKED UP-.- License No. 22974 - 1938. C. C. Bennett. - . M -.-.— . FOR SALE:- Baby buggy in good condition. Mrs. Steve Saunders. . There will bo a Golf Tournament held on the Magrath Course Sunday, June 12. Qualif­ying rounds commence at 9 A. M. There will also be a competition for ladies. A large attendance is expected as all the towns in the district have signified their intention to participate. , FOUND:- License plate No. 22443. Mick’s Service Station. . M --- . Your chance to get a gay figured CREPE DRESS. Dark grounds. Sizes 14, 16, 20 and 44. Values up to $3,95 — selling at $2.69 - . M --- . WANTED TO BUY;- New Born Calf ■ ■ Phone RIOS' --- M --- - --- | . WANTED:- Experienced girl for house work J L. R. Jensen. ri J\ ü Princess Pat Powder regular $1,00 FOR SALE:- Barley - 45p a bushel. C. M_, Ackroyd. ■ --- --- --- M —— --- I WANTED:- Six old Ewes. ’fellace Austin,, --- --- M --- --- --- | Southern Alberta Baseball League Schedule; 1938. b i June 8 Mag. at N. D. Card, at Ray, Stir • at • C » June 15 N. D. at S. C. Ray. at Stir. Card, at Lfeg. June 22 N. D. At Card, Mag. at Stir, S. C« at Ray. June 29 Stir, at N. D. S. C. at Card, Ray. at Mag» July 6 N. D. fct Raymond Magrath at S. C. Çardston at Stir July 13 N. D, At Mag. Ray. at Card. S. C. at July S. C. rt Stir, at Mag. at Card. July 27 Card, at N. D. Stir, at Mag. Ray. at s. C. Stir. 20 N. D. Ray. Natural with Orange and Blue, Orange with Brown or Red trim. Sizes 3, 5 and 6 yrs, REGULAR $1.60 REGULAR 55^ Per yd. DARK LINEN ,ler Towelling 17-i/l Taney -Buttons For trimming. 2 to 9 on a card. REGULAR 15^ a card. Special 2 cards 15£ Knitted Sport Blouses to wear with your slaak-s. White, Green, Maize and Tan, REGULAR VALUE $1.00 Special 69?. Misses' Shorts Extra fine G, W» G. Duro Twill Shorts. Colors: White, Delf.Blue, Black & Red. REGULAR VALUE --- 98^. Special --- 79/. Blue„Ribbon Tea 1 lb« Black 49/ 0 P. and (L Soap 10 bars - --- 41/. 6 White Caps -• 24/. Navy Blue Cotton Jerseys The Magrath. Trading .Co. Ltc "A good place to trade." FRIDAY, Rhubarb 10# for Asparagus : of having G-rapef ru i t "2 Oranges - large Lemons ‘—- 31# doz "What’s the idea a picture of only one of your twins?" "Well,‘they both look alike, so what’s tho.-differencei" JELLIES may look, alike, but only MEAT Sugar-cured Choice Lamb Tender Beef Ox Tongues 10## Chops 15#3 20## Ro J : Ì i f :t the Lunch Counter Pineapple Salad & Cheese .I Delicacies 10#, 4 for : has that exclusive pure-fruit flavour» Funeral services were held Thursday afterr noon in the Second Ward Chapel over the re- | mains of Mr. Chas. F. Nowlin, who passed away Tuesday morning, May 31, with pneumonia Mr. Nowlin was fifty-seven years of age and at the time of his death was janitor at the Public School, He and his wife and two sons moved hero a few years ago from.Olares­holm. He was a highly respected citizens and will be greatly missed._ He leaves to nourn his wife, a daughter j Mrs. Lawrenos Strong of Olaresholm, sons Bob and Arch of Magrath, Lloyd of Creston, | B. C. and Jabus of Spokane, and the follow- j ing brothers and sisters and relatives who «.re all here a* hia dwilso: firs. : Davies, Jabus Nowlin of Olaresholm, Tam ■ Nowlin of Turin, George Nowlin of Banff, Ernest Nowlin of Carmangay, Mrs. Joe Jordan and son Maurice of Idaho? Sills and Mrs, Katie Hansen and daughter .Winona of Idaho Faile, Mr.’Lawrence Strang and children of Olaresholm. The ehoir sang "My Father Knows" and «Sometime, We’ll Understand". Prayers were offered by Bishop Levi Harker and Chri3. Jensen. The speakers were Bishop A. Miller qf Olaresholm, Earl Harker and Bishop Ira Fletcher.,. .i.GptttjnuM.abqyeJ.-. -1 1 \ i J i TÈNNIS COURT TICKETS — Family $5,00. Adults - Men - $2.50, Ladies $2.00, High School Stud­ents $1.50, Public School Students $1.00, All tickets must be paid before'playing, Glen Miller. --- M --- . FOR SALE:- A rubber tire Wagon, J, Smola. Funoral services - continued. Musical numbers included Song by Irene Evans and Company, Song by John H. Bridge ►and Company, Song Nadine Dow and Company, violin solo by Nyal Fletcher and.a vocal solo by H. C» Poulsen, Interment v/as made in the Eagrath oem-etery. The sympathy of the entire community is ) extended to the bereaved. j --- ;. - m —— --- --- — I On Friday, June 3, between 7 and 9 in the [ evening there will be a display of shop \ ! work and home economics done during the year \ at the High School Gym. The public is in- \ vited and especially parents of students who have done the #ork. --- - --- M --- - --- Mr, & Mrs, Cutler of Maolood will be at the;Town Hall Monday, June 6 at 4 P. M. to meet.all porsqns who are interested in voice oulture, piano, violin and guitar. High class instruction guaranteed. $2.50 per month - one leseon every week. — M" , WANTED:- At once - 3 frasno teams. Apply at Town Hall. ___ M Demonstration of Cookshutt Hart Parr tractdr and machines will bs held at Bruoe Balderson farm Juno 4 at 10 A. M, R. Blaxall, Agent. --- - - i - GROCERY SPECIALS - FOR FRIDAY and SATURDAY, JUNE 3rd. and 4th. WHEN THINGS LOOK BLACKEST USE s. o. s. Per Pkt. 22c OLD DUTCH CLEANSER 2 Tins For. 19c PEARL WHITE SOAP 10 Bars For. 41 c BLUE RIBBON COFFEE 3 Lbs. For. 87c COCOANUT Per Lb . 22c Bottle. .2Oc FANCY PINK SALMON PRIDE of B. C. Per Tin. lOc 12 Oz. Tin. 25c BARCLAY’S PINEAPPLE SLICED Per Tin._. lOc •fl PURE PLUM JAM Per Tin. 39c GLYCERINE PUMICE SOAP Per Bar. 9c Ê COFFEE! CREAMETTES, 3 Lbs For _. . .43c SARDINES, 4 Cans For. . . J8c JELLY POWDERS, 6 Pkts. For. 25c KRUSCHEN SALTS, Per Pkt. : 65c MACARONI 5 lbs. F«r._. 29c BROWN SUGAR 3 Lbs. For. . 2Oc n.25c CORN FLAKES, KELLOGG’S 3 Pkgs. For._. . . 25c PEANUT BUTTER SNOW WHITE JARS Per Jar. 18c JELLY ROLL I CUP SUGAR 2 TSP. SALT 3 EGGS 1 TSP. CREAM of TARTAR 3 TBSPS. WATER i TSP. SODA 1 CUP and 1 TBSP. FLOUR lathers like magic in any water Per Tin.59c 10 Cakes. 47c Cream eggs and sugar together. Add water and then 1 cup flour. Mix the 1 Tbsp, flour with salt, soda and tartar and add. Bake in a moderate oven. Take from oven, turn out on a damp cloth and spread lemon filling, jam or jelly and roll. Sprinkle pulverized sugar over roll. Mrs. S. Ackroyd. Per Cake. .5c Per Pkt.I9c "A Good Place To Trade” MAGRATH - ALBERTA IZ