| Summary: | 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. HIES: OFFICE 758-3533 GROCERIES 758-3535 DRY GOODS 758-3252 HARDWARE 758-3065 J IE HOURS: MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. 8 AJf. to 6 PeM,? SATURDAY.8 AJf. to 7 PJ«-.- THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14th, 1972 . MAGRATH, ALBERTA. MEN'S-BOYS WEAR DEPARTMENT JANTZEN Men’s Forsyth Dress Shirts in plain? and patterns. Perma Press fabrics that need little carei Handseme r-xQC colors* reguLAR $12.00 .,.y BOYS PANTS Ilw Contour Action Pants ■?. eye-catching checks and 1’aidsa New wide cuff. SIZES: 8 to 16. ' MEN’S KNIT SHIRTS IN FLORAL/STRIEE PATTERBS IN SHADES OF NAVY, BROWN, GREEN. "7 9 0 Regu.1ar $12*00 .*•••••.•••. / Men’s Western 11 Imports" Shirts with Western cut yoke, pearl snap button trim. Plain and checks. r— Q A REGULAR $6.95 to $7*95 . □ I DRESS TIES | I Handsome Ties-in new patterns and colors | including white. ^oo /Joo I . .milllllHUIIHtll.lllillllllHII . .' I SHOE SALE I ALL DRESS SHOES INCLUDING ?M.„,JHEulN^,ol"GHDNKiIES1ull.un,.,. §95 & 699 '• a th5 s Corduroy, Uncut ■.'d and "Leather look” i R-Go $12.95«."79^ M E N S • PA N TS -rtrel Knit Dress Pants in lain and figured styles. a . $18=00 I 00 1 t t Give HIM an handsome Jantzen Sweater - choose a Pullover or Cardigan. A nice selection of plain and fancy knits 00 TO JACKETS MEN’S WINTER JACKETS & PARKA ■ COATS CLEARING. ASSORTED STYLES AND COLORS MAGRATH GRADING COMPANY LTD A GOOD PLACE TOTRA^E A resolution signed by some 275 Mugruth and district residents was presented to Magrath Town Council at a regular council meeting Monday evening December 11 by a group of concerned citizens. It read as follows: WE, the undersigned, as citizens of Magrath and District, and more especially as Descendants of the People who gave their all to pioneer and settle MAGRaTH are OBJECTING to the changing of MAGRATH'S BAY, JULY 24TH, to another day. JULY 24TH has always been and always will be the Day that FAMILIES congregate and get together to celebrate and WE wish this TRADITION for July 24th to remain as in the past. CHRISTMAS FUDGE 42 cups of sugar 1/3 lb. of b utter or margarine 1 large tin of Carnation milk 1 lb. of miniature marshmallows 24 oz. chocolate chips 1 tsp. vanilla. 2 cups chopped nuts. METHOD: Boil sugar, butter and milk together until it forms a soft ball in cold water. Remove from stove and while hot, stir in the chips and marshmallows until dissolved, then add vanilla and nuts. Stir well, pour into buttered tin. Let cool and cut in squares. This makes 5 pounds of fudge. Submitted by.Fern Cook. Ladies of St. Joseph1 s C. W. L. treated their husbands to a night out on Saturday. The evening started at Capri Bowl where some tremendous bowling took place. Over twenty members later went to the Golden Bridge to enjoy a Chinese Supper. DON’T MISS THE TaBLE OF LmDIES AND CHILDREN'S SLACKS ON SaLE FOR $3.95 - Upstairs. Mr. and Mrs. Fred (Rick) Strate Jr. are receiving congratulations on the birth of a son born Wednesday, December 6th, Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Fred Strate Sr. of Magrath and Mr. and Mrs. Stanford of the Cardston district. • * ■ i • • * • • Mrs. Irene Strang and Mrs. Margaret Hindley left Monday to spend Christmas in Salt Lake City, Utah with relatives and friends. Mrs. Jolayne Anderson and daughter of Kamloops, B.C. are visiting at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gibb. Mrs. Elizabeth Brown has as her guest her sister Mrs, Pawluk of Fairview, Alberta, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Locknitz and Mr. and Mrs. Blair Sabey have returned from a three week holiday with friends and relatives in San Francisco, San Diego California, and Mesa, Arizona, Mr. and Mrs. Brice Gurney and family arrived from Othelo, Washington and are visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs, Waldon Gurney, LOOKING FOR a GIFT "MOM" WILL APPRECIATE - fret her a Maytag "Food ’Waste Disposer" - the nest for the price. Will do anything the $159.^0 Äarberators do. ONLY $99,95 Magrath United Church Momen held their annual Christmas "Pot Luck" Supper and party Tuesday evening in the United Church Hall'. President Norma Owens extended a welcome to the ladies present, and offered grace. A most delicious supper was enjoyed with a number of the husbands in charge of the kitchen and serving. Following the supper Mrs, Irene Ririe gave the devotional. Singing of Christmas carols was enjoyed with Miss Sharon Whitt accompanying at the piano. Sharon also played a medley of Christmas favorites. A skit " Selling the Family Farm" was presented by Mrsi Faye Bort, Mrs. Phyllis Stearns and Mrs. Eleanor Harrison. Concluding the program was the reading of Christmas favorites by Norma Owens, The 1973 Executive was presented - Mrs. Faye Bort, president; Mrs. Irene Ririe — 1st Vice President, Mrs. Marjorie Tomlinson 2nd Vice President. Mrs, Virginia Hillmer Secretary, Mrs. Phyllis Stearns - Treasurer, Mrs. Margaret Rarick and Mrs. Eleanor Harrison, program. The evening was climaxed with the exchange of gifts distributed by Mrs. Rarick and Mrs. Stearns. In charge of the setting of tables were Mrs. Harick, Mrs, Harrison, Mrs. Dick and Mrs. Nishikawa. CHRISTMAS Christmas is your faith in all that is good in the world.Christmas is the selfless spirit of doing for others.Christmas is laughter and friendship.and the spreading of cheer.And it is the guiless wonder of childhood.Christmas is the sweet joy of families united.it is the tender knowledge that you're loved by someone., and that you have someone to love. .Christmas is believing in prayer.and the Power that answers it. Ihristmas is all the things free men fight for,.Let us keep it shining for all the world,MAGRATH GRADING COMPANY LI D, A GOOD PLACE TOTRAut Several Senior Citizens met in the lions Club Room last Wednesday and voted to form a Senior Citizen's Club for the Senior Citizens of Magrath and District, and organizing is ’just about completed. The membership fee is $2.00 per person per year, . It is planned to contact all the Senior Citizens in the near future but it would help if you would call at the Civic Building and sign the membership form which we received from the organizer Mr. Paul Rocke. Please indicate your name, address and phone number. An invitation to all Senior Citizens has been extended by the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Club to attend their Christmas Party on December 18th at 2 P.M. at the Golden Mile Drop-In Centre, basement of Southminster Church. There is strength in numbers - it is hoped that the Magrath and District Club will have a membership in excess of 100. We are infoimed that Nobleford, Pincher Creek and Taber have just organized Senior Citizens Clubs. Friends were sorry to hear of the death of a former Magrath resident, Mrs. rtlta Irene Harker, who passed away at Kimberley, B.C. Wednesday, December ¿th. Born August 1st, 1926, in Raymond, she was the daughter of Joseph and Grace Hancock. She is survived by her loving husband Robert, sens Gordon and Russell of Kitimat, B. C., Clayton at home; daughters Joanne Standell of Calgary, Betty Jean Krottner of Kimberley and Susan, Cathy and Karen at home; her father Joseph Hancock of Raymond; sisters Fern Cook of Magrath, Zella Crawford of Calgary, Betty Coyle of Lethbridge and Tamili a Brown »£ Raymond; one stepsister Ethel Beeler of Salmon Aim, B.C. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 9th in the L.D.S. Chapel in Kimberley with President W. M. Campbell conduct— ing. Relatives and friends from Magrath and district attending the funeral were her father Mr. Joseph Hancock of Raymond, her sister Mrs. Fern Ccok of Magrath, Mrs. Norma Ruth ZuBell of Vauxhall, Mr. John Cook and Mr, and Mrs. Ves Sabey of Magrath. C. -uRD OF THaNKS: A sincere "Thank You" for the many cards and expressions *f sympathy received, the acts of kindness shown in the loss of my sister Alta. Mrs. Fern Cook and family. Guy in Warber’s chair to beautiful manicurist doing his nails: "How about you and I having a date topight, dearie?" MANICURIST: "Better ask my husband, he’s shaving you." Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Nelson had as their guest their granddaughter Deanna Nelson and fiance of Great Falls, who came t# be with them Thursday, December 7th on the .•ccasion of their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Owing to illness in the family, no party was held but Mr. and Mrs. Nelson received lovely presents, fliwers, and phone calls from their families, cards and good wishes from friends to make it a wonderful day for them. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Hansen of Spring Coulee happily announce the birth cf a daughter, Veronica Jane, bom Wednesday, December 6th in the Magrath Municipal Hospital. ' Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Earl Tomi1nson and Mr. and Mrs. Hans Hansen all of Magrath. . MAGRaTH ROD AND GUN CLUB NEWS The Turkey Shoot is open daily, the same rulings as in previous years.• TURKEY BINGO DAYS - Mondays - December 18th, Fridays — December 15th and December 22nd. 20 games each night starting at 7:30 P.M. PRICES: 20 games - $3.00; 10 games 6» $1.5®; 1 game — 150, AH activities at the Lions Hall. CaRD OF THaNKS: The family of the late Mr. Lloyd Wi11i am Hillmer wish to express their gratitude to all the wonderful people who share in their grief at the loss of their loved one by their many acts of kindness, flowers, letters, cards and money. A special thanks to the people who brought food to the homes as well as the church. We sincerely thank Rev. Zimmerman for the lovely burial service and his many kind words, Donations will be spent on a worthy cause. Mrs. Sadie Hillmer, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hillmer and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Toth and family. ARTS & CRAFTS CHILDREN'S PARTY - for Junior Ceramic and Pottery Children will be held at the Arts & Crafts Building Saturday, December 16th at 2 P.M. Any older girls who would like to help serve, etc, are most welcome to come. Kiddies wishing to contribute a donation for the ."Helping Hand" fund sponsored by the Lethbridge Herald, please bring your money Saturday afternoon. DON'T MISS OUT ON THE SALE OF MEN’S winter jackets and parka's.2®$ off.n MAGRATH TRADING COMPANY LTD. HARDWARE DEPT ?/ (? GF$ Í 's Smartly styled Kitchen Sets with Walnut Arborite Top, brass trimmed legs. Chairs are well padded and upholstered in bronze tone Vinyl. High backed for added comfort. 5 PIECE SET - Table, 4 Chairs. Table " ®Xtends 7 PIECE SET - Table, 6 Chairs. Table - 36"x48" Extends to 60" and 72" (2 leaves). ¿i.ilu.iiuu . , - See the shelf of 1/2 /Price /Joys. JPodels, /Paintsets RECLINER J^ST ARRIVED: Packs of straight colored Indoor and Outdoor T.i ght Bulbs — Green, Blue, Red and new Viol ELECTRIKBROOMS - Regina Brand, 2 speed, super power, adjustable from Shag Carpet to Linoleum. Rated Na. 1 Makes cleaning that much easier.$46,95 Other models available as low as $29.95 OUTDOOR CHRISTMAS LIGHTS - 25 lights. $6.47 1 20$ OFF WALL MIRRORS - 18x54; 24x48. I REGULAR $25.88 and $38,88. . S. HANDSOME 3 POSITION RECLINER CHAIRS IN COMBINATION NAGnHIDE & NYLON UPHOLSTERY REGULAR $149.95 . rxLL NAGnHIDE UPHOLSTERED 3 POSITION RECLINER CHAIRS REHULaR $109.35 . TASCO 7:50 - TASCO 1^:50 - tasco 8:30 - for the REGULAR Hunter, Sportsman, etc $46.95 . RE GUIAR $49.95 BUSHNET.T, - powerful, shockproof, fiberglass, 'floatable, ~ for the coated. REGULAR $24,95 . Big Game Hunter, fully REGULAR $99.95 . I995 7995 3995 3495 TASCO 8;30 - REGUIaR $34.95 . MAGRATH TRADING COMPANY jjp. UPSTAIRS DEPT. D Be fea^r for holiday entertalflaflg la a Mart ow Drtts frta «ff M ______ 8a3kvrt a mucbIm® kartaaa Omni or Um ootwwrtioBai Afternoon Drees« You *111 find a nice sl^rtlon« r. .«■*•*.-. . . . I CHRISTMAS BARGAINS t PICK UP SOME OF THESE BARGAINS FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS I SEE THE HALF PRICE DRESS 1 RACK, SNOW BOOTS 3 £ QIRTS “M^S KAUFMAN" SNQW BOOT WITH WARM PI4E JJNING» HIGH STYLE WITH ATTRACTIVE CRISS-CROSS. LACE DESIGN. . 98 \ Ladies Purses and Hand Bags / in handsome Urethane, Leather-like Vinyls, etc. See the Suede Purses for Miss Teenager. 795 Ty |295 / SLIPPERS FOR MOM, DAUGHTER & CHILD. COATS AND SLACKS 3 DRESS COaTS - TWO MIDI LENGTH, 2 JACKETS 1 Table of slacks i / d n i r T SHIRTS New T Shirts for the Tips’- Folk, i 9 5 Plain colors. 12 —24 months.• SLACKS "Pert" Stretch Denim Slacks in popular shades of Navy and Red, • . • . Mtrtfc iJACKETS | i ladies, Misses and Kids | I Winter Jackets in assort^- jstyle2O% OFF I ' iHHHItlllliinHIlllflHHHIIIIHlfDlltlHIflHdlHhltltnflHlnnnfilfHinfhHh PLAYTEX. BRA’S & GIRDLES v A MUST FOR THAT NEW CHRISTMAS DRESS. p-95 SIZES s 12 to 24 months. SWEATERS Rib knit Turtle Neck Sweaters with zii> per back opening. White, Red, Navy, Black. S • M. L. 595 MAGRATH GRADING COMPANY LTD. DRY GOODS DE.’T. $3.98 349 t*’ Kits with all the Cones in neat go!i d state Transister Radios the son & daughter. REGULAR $8.88 . .Atan ¿cure Sets : Smart fitted in neat zipper case. Rocket Radios-. Pocket size. An ideal gift for Sewing Rats-. Purse size Sewing necessary accessories for hasty repairs, zipper case0 REGULAR $2.50 ••••• purse size Manicure Sets completely REGULAR Qold Locket Beautiful engraved Gold Locket in Channing case. REGULAR $13.00 . Qewetry Sets Necklace and Earrings in assorted designs and sets. REGULAR $4.95 Stationery Gift boxed Stationery in a nice of designs and colors. Truly a gift itemo.•••••«.•••.»o. 490 REGULAR 20 % OFF 990 790 selection lovely Cologne Traveler "Spray Mist" Cologne in pleasant scents of "Wind Song" and "Beloved". 1 ozo REGULAR $2,25 »• 'Jooled SPurses . .Necklaces |98 SPtns Novelty "Beatle" Pins — shaped "bjigs". .NYLON Ladies "Fascination” Nylon Hose. 3 pair per box. "Beloved” and Tqupe. 1 BOX REG. q ! 3/$2.59 O pr. I PANTY HOSE "Whisper" and "Bell Boutique" Nylon Sheer Panty Hose. Popular colors. REGULAR 994 pr. ETC. Brushed Nylon Dusters in lovely shades of Green, Purple, BJ.ue, Fuschia. SHORT STILES - REGULAR $9.95«. LONG STYLES - REGULAR $11.95 .auiiHiitHUHuuiiHuiiUiBiumiiniiiHHinuHinuuiUHumniHliinni I FABRICS ALL OUR FABRICS $with the exception of Nylon Tricot) NOW CLEARING - DRESS FABRICS, SUITINGS, CORDUROYS, VELVETEENS, ETC. ^>z-> n/ I— F“‘ i MAGRATH TRADING COMPANY LTD. Ulllllll IHIIHI l-> . •Illi ‘ COTTAGE ROLLS i SMOKED • • • * »Bums •<••••••••• lb • : RING BOLOGNA 790. GARLIC OR PLAIN ••••••••••• ©ach «IHUMHI I > H ' • 'll HIM .•■•HitlMUlllliHHlWlMHlHUtUHMMIIUtWHUlWrtHlUlUWHUUllllUIUMHIIHIMHIIIUIHIIHIimilllllllUIIIMinillHMIlllilHIM«; NOTICE: The Brownies Christmas Program will ] e held Thursday, tonight, December 14th at 7"3^ P.M* in the Assembly Hall. Draws will be made for the $25.00 Pull Board and Nativity Scene* A goud attendance weald be most appreciated. SNOWMOBILE CLUB MEETING - Room 5, lower fl" nr of High School, Monday, December 18th, 8 P.M, Election of new officers, financial report, discussion of new legislation. Everyone welcome, bring your idea's*. FOR SALE: Yamaha Skidoo 433» Bart Meldrum. Ph. 758-3550 REMINDER: Everyone is invited to attend the Band Concert and Bake Sale to be held in the Big Gym Wednesday, December 20th commencing at 7:30 P.M. FOR SaLE: 4 month old purebred Chihuahua male pup. Phone 758-3059« LOST: "Literature of England" - Volume 1, Finder please contact Marjorie Balderson. Margaret Hindley. STAKE NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE - will be held in the Raymond Cultural Hall, December 30th with the Raymond Canadians supplying the music. Everyone welcome, TO GIVE AWAY: 6 week old pups - 2 male, 2 female. Ideal kiddy’s Christmas presents. Janeen Barley. Most women are not so young as they are nte<^c _ Beerbohm. WANTED: Girins white skates size 4} Bbys’ skates size 5 and 4. Have for sale Boys’ skates - 5 pr, from sizes 9 to 3« Contact Carol Passey, or phone 758-3058 NOTICE: St, Joseph’s Parish Children’s Christmas Party will be held December 17th following 12:00 o’clock Mass. A "Pot Luck" Dinner will be held at the United Church Hall at 1 P.M. with program to follow. Parents are asked to have their children prepare something for the program. NOTICE: Magrath United Church Sunday School Children are collecting for the "Handful of Barley" fund in of Korfcan children Sunday, December 17th. Donations from any of the oongregatiun will also be welcome, NOTICE: The annual Christmas program of the Magrath United Church Sunday School for children and parents will be held in the Church Hall Tuesday December 19th at 7 P«M. A CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR THE FAMILY - "Airequipt" Slide Projector - 35 m.m,, automatic. Complete with 1 carrousel slide holder. REGULAR $79.95 - CHRISTMAS SALE $69.95 ALSO - Super 8 - or 8 m.m. MOVIE PROJECTOR REGULAR $159.95. $129.95 Hardware Department. THE MAGRATH TRADING COMPANY WILL REMAIN OPEN ALL DAY, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER flflth FOR CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS. DON’T MISS THE CHRISTMAS SALE ON DRESSES, JACKETS, SLACKS AND SHOES - Upstairs. \. X ! \ RADING COMPANY LTD POTATO CHIPS 5901 •2/990: OLD DUTCH tri pack """. .H«»l,l»l» -, .tHlfllttllMHHHlIIHHl» > . • 1111>. I > 111 ■ I > li n 111. UI ■>.«•» U. I.I >|»»l»|ll. . >».(>>) H *1II .III-IllU <>>1111111 IM.HI IIIHUIIH •H »«»!< ". . 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