Magrath Store News (March 7, 1968)

• Main Author: Magrath Trading Store
• Format: Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: J. A. Ririe 1968
• Subjects: Magrath (Alta.) > Newsletters; Alta; Austin; Canada; Coleman; Rasmussen; Christensen; Petersen; Edith; Blair; Evelyn; Esther; Dee; Lester; Stripe; Briggs; Parka; Stirling; Orville; Rath; Orion; Two Brothers; Browns; Shelton; Great Falls; Three Sisters; Currie; Niblets; Rainbow Lake
• Online Access: http://digitallibrary.uleth.ca/cdm/ref/collection/sanl/id/1343

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. PHONES: OFFICE 758-3033 GROCERIES 758-3535 DRY GOODS 758-3252 HARDWARE 758-3065 STORE HOURS: MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY.8 A.M. to 6 P.M. WEDNESDAY.8 A.M* to.l P*M* . SATURDAY. 8 A.M. to 7 P.M. THURSDAY, MARCH 7th, 1968 MAGRATH, ALBERTA. SQUALL ladies Nylon Tricot Panties with plain elastic leg. Pink, White, Blue. REG. |BATH SETS | f Two piece Chenil i Assorted colors. GIRLS 100% NYLON SQUALL JACKETS WITH ATTACHED PARKA HOOD, DRAW STRING AT WhIST, ELASTIC CUFF, ZIPPER FRONT. YELLOW, BLaCK, ORANGE BLUE, PINK. I ,ßj I „ LADIES DUSTERS I COTTON MUU MUU’S in gay floral patterns, large puff sleeves 1 scoop neck. Just~slip on over your head. Assorted colors I PRINTED SILK MANDARINS; Oriental collar, zipper front. I Wrinkle free. Assorted colors, | S. M. L. PYJAMAS Infant’s Terry Stretch Sleepers in one and two piece styles. Novelty trim. White, Blue, Pink and Turqu­oise, DIAPER SETS Two piece Diaper Sets for Boys and Girls in stnnning stylos for the "New Arrival”,. . . SLIMS Little Boys and Girls ST i m.q in Corduroy and Cotton Sheen. REGULAR $2.95 and $2.98. SIZES; 2 - 61/. DIPPITY DO hair setting gel. I $1.25 and $2.00 MAGRATH i'RADING COMPANY LTD • • • 4 • • YOUNG MEN’S V NECK T » ___ ~ Smart new Cotton Sport Shirts for Spring and Summer Exciting designs in colors that are the "swingingest"* SIZES; 6 to 18 yrs 4 • « • • • 1 BASKET OF MEN’S LANCER SPORT SHIRTS CLEARING AT 20# OFF* YOUNG MEN’S SPORTY "SWEAT" SHIRTS WITH MOCK TURTIE NECK, LONG. SLEEVES, FLEECE LINED FORTJUtL. Loden) Royal Blue) S, M, L.u. ________ SHIRTS j Fine interlock cotton Rib knit featuring short sleeves, V neck, banded waist trimmed with Navy and tfemon stripes Another successful Mixed Bonspiel was «oncluded last Friday at the Magrath Curling Rink, Winners — and unbeaten in the "A" event was the Shig Nakagawa Rink, second was the P, Sheer Rink, third — the Lloyd Sabey Rink and fourth the Stan Brown foursome First in the "B" Event was the Dean Anderson Rink and second was the Doug Mikado foursome. The closing Bonspiel is now in progress so come and enjoy the action ftfegrath Curling Club Executive Mr. and Mrs. Jay Christensen and family of Calgary were visitors- dur­ing the weekend, guests of their parents Mr. and Mrs. Vem Bennett and Mr. and Mrs, Eiden Christensen. CHOOSE • GWG WORK 1 CLOTHES MEN'S G.W.G. COVERALLS IN POPULAR EXPRESS STRIPE DENIM. FULL ZIPPER FRONT, DOUBIE SEAMS FOR STRONGER WEAR WITH THE APPROACH OF SPRINQ MEN WILL BEGIN OVERHAUL­ING AND COVERALLS PROTECT TOUR CLOTHES AND PROVIDE WARMTH. Stanfields Wool and Nylon Work Socks — Grey with white tops. Good quality, long wearing. PRICED AT . 25 • ••••• A woman is a member of the weaker sex who talks 20 minutes at the door be­cause she hasn't time to come in. MAGRATH TRAD I NG COMPANY LTD. hardware dept ■ TWO PIECE SET ■' Two piece Chesterfield and Chair in handsome Heather Blue Tweed uphostery. Hew modem ' styling with high deeply moulded back, neatly shaped arms with Walnut show wood topsP four ' seater with removable zipper-- : on cushion coverso Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nogard and family of Claresholm were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mrs. Jen­nie Bone on the occasion of her birthday. Mr. and Mrs. David Taylor have as their guest her sister-in-law Mrs. Bill Longbotham of Calgary. Mr. and Mrs. E. T. law had as their guests during the weekend their daughters Mrs. Geneva Ogden and four daughters and Miss Melba Law of Lethbridgeo Mrs. Denzil Coleman and daughter Betty Jane of Medicine Hat visited with friends and rela­tives in Magrath during the weekend. FOR SaLE; Holstein Milk Cow to freshen soon. Evelyn Bourne. 758-3501 PLhCK & I CZ BLACK à DE5KER UTILITY FINISHER SANDER „ ”2195 UTILITY SaNDER KIT Qq88 (g95 1/4" DELUXE DRIJJ) — with variable 2688 1988 .•5298 4245 2695 .•-2488 . 3995 4288 .5988 1/4" B & D UTILITY DRILL ce 1/4" DELUXE DRILL . 1/4" DRILL KIT o « c o O DECKER 1/2" DELUXE UTILITY DRILL . MANNING BOWMAN 1/2" UTILITY DRILL o. MC GRAW EDISON 3/8" UTILITY DRILL BLACK & DECKER 3/8" DRILL KIT . MC CRAW EDISON UTILITY SAW Q a o © BJACK & DECKER 7^" UTILITY CIRCULAR SAW BLaCK & DECKER 7^" DELUXE CIRCULAR SAW .WWS«« W,W,W',', WilllilltlT'flI», . . ROYALOOM CARPETING Foam backed runner rugs in Dusty Tweeds. Solution dyed Viscose, moth proof, allergy free, easy to care fore. COLORS: Greys, Browns, Greens. 24"x66". ¿j95 27"x61. P)95 f e © o 0 649 FaBRIMATS Cotton Scatter Rugs with luxurious, durable foam rubber base. Safe, skid-resistant, ideal at? carpet protectors. Decorative patterns, wont stain, washable and colourfast. Can be vacuumed or swept clean with a broom. . SIZE 18" x 30" . I 4y □ ••no MAGRATH TRADING CuMPANY LTD. SPRING NEW ARRIVALS IN LADIES SPRING DRESSES INCLUDING BONDED KNITS, CRIMP SILK KNITS, ALJEANS, PRINTED ARNELS, LINENS, PRINTED SILKS AND COTTON'S IN ONE aND TWO PTF.CF. STYLES - SO SMaRT FOR THE NEW SPRING SEASON. LADIES NEW SPRING SWEATERS IN PULLOVERS AND CARDIGANS - FINE KNITS, BUIKY KNITS - WOOIS OR ORLONS IN BECOMING STYLES FOR SPRING. ASSORTED SHADES INCLUDING WHITE, SHOCK­ING PINK, TURQUOISE, AS 'WELL AS BaSIC BLACK, BROWN. TAN. ’ Mrs. Orville Hillmer, Mr. Lester Hi" 1 msr and Mr. and Mrs. Terry Graham of Lethbridge were weekend visitors to Calgary where they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cook and family and Mr. and Mrs. ALoyd Hillmer and infant son. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hillmer. are leaving Calgary to make their home at Rainbow Lake., OCCASIONAL PILLOW SLIPS $3.25 $4.98 $3.50 BABY BLANKETS — Esmond DIAPER BaGS — Vinyl . ^ = ^.$3^98 CARDS BOXED CARDS INCLUDING "GET WF.LT.ii ALL OCCASION, BIRTHDaY - A nice variety - handy to ¡MB,.„.Boxed,«. Smart Utility Coats for Spring. Choose a full or three quarter length revers­ible or full length rayon lined weather proof Coat in becoming styles, espec­ially nice for casual wear as well as in wet weather LUNCH CLOTHS. New Spring Shoes in White and Black Fhtent Slings featuring the chisel toe, little heels — Black Patent Pumps with illusion heel, ladies Foamtread House Shoes in assorted styles. MAGRATH TRADING COMPANY LTD Ladies Golf Club GDI'S & ENDS IN COrSRS LATEX PdR6H AND FLOúR YdUNG MEN'S "HOPSAGK" SLIMS IN GOLD à BRdNZE NOTICE; The is holding a pantry sale at the Lions Hall Saturday, March 30th at 1 P.M. Meat pies, homemade chocolates, bread, pies, cakes, pop corn balls, etc. will be sold. A 5 lb. box of homemade chocolates will be raffled. Tickets 25$ each or 5 for $1.00, HARDWARE DEPT REG. $10.95. REGULAR $3.05 qt. n49 FOR SaLE; Used 21" Gas range in good condition. Dean Wilde, Wai ling. Phone [phone] Í REGULAR $9.95. // S iiiniHiiHitlii~ J HUM I If Iftll I Hill lliltll I Illi 11 llllllIHlli lililí IIIIIHIII HI I 11 I Hill II III I II II IH III HI 111JI IHlHI II II II II 111II HI A FEW Dark COLORS n IN BaPCO SEMI - L --- GLOSS. L HllllItltllItllIKtlttlllllllllllllllllll* GEORGETTE HEAD SQUARES IN ASSORT­ED COLORS, ROLLED HEMS. I DRY GOODS DEPT. ~ilini|llHnH||ilf|lHllllHHIlinilHIIHIItlililllUlHillhtlU)HlT¡rriTnTlllllllllllHIHHlll|IIIIUHIIHlhlHI(f 'll liHlil IHlIllllhIH 11 III HIHI FlIIIIHf Illi FJ 11 III FU IIIIHilll II IJ II I j Iflj III |J Hill H IHil H fl H II HH IFIFIIII i I NOTICE: The regular monthly meeting of the Magrath U.C.W. will be held Wednesday March 13th at the home of Mrs. Pariel Tomiinson at 8 P.M. Mrs. Elsie Wock-nitz is co-hostess. Please note change of date. NOTICE; The 3rd Magrath Cubs and Scouts are conduct­ing a Giant Bottle Drive Saturday, March 9th, Please assist the boys with this project. SEE THE NEW HF. A CH RaNOE. Hardware Dept. i u h iiiiui ii r tin h 11 Hirfi m ni i U i n 111 h 11 n hi 111< « n Him ni h r i h i < 11 nuiniu ni h i h 1111111111 nui i H H n I ni i h h 1 Ml r hi i n i WEN’S & BOYS WEAR Fi (l/Srt’WETT© 1 BENCH AND STOOL COVERS, CHAIR SEATS IN BEAUTI­? FUL PATTERNS. LIMITED NUMBER OF FALL AND WINTER JACKETS REDUCED TO CrsAR. PILES, WOOLS, CORDUROYS. s I //o vy¿/lrir . .UllMHlHIHItHIIIIHHlIlllHH JIII>IIUUllllU»IIIUlilllliHllU)NllliUllliniltllllUtlHllllllilt||lilft|IUiUtti*lllini|llii<IU)HlllHimil|lltUNfttlHII|l|llll«l1ltU* l||lj D) D GIRLS, MISSES & LADIES NYLON STRETCH LEOTARDS. ASSORTED COLORS. NOTICE: The 3rd Magrath Boy Scout Group Committee Meeting will be held tonight, Thursday, March 7th at 7 P.M. SHARP at the United Church Hall, to attend. This is ALL parents are urged an important meeting. INVITATION; You are Calling Shower for Edith Araki at Sherba’s Cafe, Saturday, March 16th from 7 to 9 P.M, cordially invited to a D) D r Ln: MAGRATH PaRK THEaTRE NEWS; Friday and Sat­urday March Sth and 9th "AFRICA-TEXAS STYLE” with Hugh O’Brian and John Millso A family movie in color, cinemascope,, FOR SALE; Two bedroom house (also could be used as 3 bedroom home) with garage. Close to school. A good garden spot. Phone [phone]. NOTICE; The annual meeting of Lehi Mutual Telephone Co, has been postponed to Friday, March 15th at 2 P.M. in the Magrath Town Hall. Mrs. Betty Briggs, Sec. Treas, MAGRATH TRADING COMPANY LTD. Mrs. Esther (ihssey) McVey passed away Saturday in the Magrath Municipal Hospital fol­lowing a lengthy illness. She was 66 years of age. Bom in Stirling, the former Esther Nate, she married Alva Passey in 1921 who pre­deceased her in 1938. She later married W. H. McVey. She is survived by four sons William of Salmon Arm, B.C. Collin of Magrath, Darrell of Calgary and John of Lethbridge; one daughter Mrs. Bill (LaVonna) Ririe of Magrath; one brother Glen Nate of Taber, a half brother Alvin Nate of Lethbridge; three sisters Mrs. Ethel Seely of Alderflats, Mrs. Phyllis Petersen of Stirling and Mrs. Ards!la Bennett of Magrath. She was also predeceased by one son Clemen who passed away February 6th of this year, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services for the late Mrs. McVey were held in the Magrath LDS Chapel Tuesday afternoon with Bishop L. B. Tanner officiating. Elder Grant Wheeler conducted the serv­ice which was preceeded by friends and relatives meeting with the fami l,y in the Church. LaMar Bennett offered the family prayer, . Mrs, Vinessa Hamilton was organist and accompanied the choir when they sang the open­ing hymn "Abide With Me" with Byng Beazer as chorister. Invocation was offered by Leon­. ard McKee. Cal Alston was speaker for the funeral service! Bishop Tanner sang as a special rendition "That Wonderful Mother of MLne11 and the closing hymn by the choir was "Sometime We’ll Understand". Blair Sabey offered the benediction. Pallbearers were Dick Toomer, Bert Toomer, Howard Toomer, Dale Toomer, Floyd Toomer and Stan Toomer. Interment took place in the Ifegrath Cemetery with Bums Harker giving the graveside prayer* Mrs. Vera Fowler has returned home from Calgary were she has been a hospital patient» Mrs. Winnifred Stevens of Orion was a visitor during the weekend at the home of her mother Mrs. Winnie Bourne. Mr. and Mrs. Dee Leishman and fanrily were visitors to Great Falls Montana where they were accompanied by their son Greg who continued on to Salt Lake City, Utah and entered the Mission Home in preparation for his depature Monday, March 11th on a two year LDS Mission in South Australia. Mr. Dick Sabey of Milk River was a Mag- rath visitor during the weekend when he attended the L.D.S, College Basketball Tourn­ament held in the Big Gym Friday and Satur­day. ‘ 9 Patients in the Ifegrath Municipal Hosp­ital during the past week include Mr. Hugo Hillmer, Mrs. Pearl Austin, Const. Fred Hayner, Mr. Ray Bennett, Mr. John J. Waldner, Mrs. Verna Currie, Mrs. .Tamndma. Davies, Mrs. Sharlene Walburger, Mrs. Verla Wilde, Mrs. Ruth J.S, Entz, Bradley Sabey, Brent Austin, Mrs. Annie J. Entz and sen, Mrs. Irene Blumel and daughter, Mrs. Cheryl Hansen, Mrs. Mary Amrbosi and Miss Alice Ifee Allen. Mr. and Mrs, Shelton Ririe and fami~Ly, Mr. and Mrs. Blair Sabey, Mrs. Elizabeth James and Beverly were Calgary visitors during the weekend when they joined Mr. and Mrs. DeVar Coleman and Patricia of Devon, Mr. and Mrs. Doug James and fanri ly, Mr. and Mrs. Reg James and family, Mr. and Mrs, Roger Holladay all of Calgary at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Miller for a family get-to—gether on the occasion of Mrs. Elizabeth James and Mrs. Ririe’s birthdays. The town is all a whisper About a party soon to come, It’s a birthday of Relief Society With program, supper and fun. We know the ladies are waiting To wear that gingham frock - The men will enjoy the social, The gaiety and the talk. 126 years have come and gone With memories O’ so sweet We think back on our parties held For they were a special treat. Let’s plan, prepare to come and share The joy of this special day, Thursday, March 21st at 7 P.M. Look for posters to point the way. Mrs. Jane McKendry, son Murray Scott and Mr. Otto Wilcinsky have returned from Eston, Sask, where they visited Mrs, McKendry’s brother Mr, Jim Croshaw who is ill. They were joined in Abbey, Sask, by a sister Mrs. Ethel Linder, Wesley Balderson and Greg Anderson, University students at Calgary were home for the weekend and visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. Ken Balderson and Mr. and Mrs. Ken Anderson. Mr. and Mrs, J. H. Bridge have returned from a visit to Tacoma Wash, and Enumclaw Wash, where they visited friends and rela­tives including three of Mrs, Bridge’s brothers. Mr. Ludwig Brunner jassed away suddenly He was 72 years of age. Survivors include his widow Mrs. Rosie Brunner, three sons Ludwig, John and Wi11i and two daughters Mrs. Charles (Anne) Wessle- man of Lethbridge and Miss Rosie Brunner at home. Admission (All married folks invited) $1.0« Tuesday evening Place - Big Qym. Cpl Merlin Miller, C.F.B, Moose Jaw, Sask, is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Miller.MAGRATH TRADING COMPANY LTD. - VAC pak &****•: NOTICE; The Del Bonita Girl Guides Tea and Fhntry Sale will be held in the Del Bonita United Church Hall Friday, March 15th from 3 to 5:3O P»M, (Please note change of Date) Adults 35Under 12 - 25$O NOTICE; The Women’s Hospital Auxiliary will­hold its regular meeting Friday afternoon, Mh.rch Sth at 2:30 P,M, at the home of Mrs, Twila Steedc NOTICE; Wednesday and Thursday, March 13th and 14th Sewing Lessons will be on "Zippers” at. Primrose Fabri&s from 7 to 9 P.M, Garda Law, Ph, 758-6587= NOTICE; I am sei .Ung License plates in my home again this year, Mrs, Emma Coleman. NOTICE: Anyone having dishes, tablecloths, tea towels, pots and kettles belonging to the Magrath United Church kitchen please return them as soon as possible. They are needed for coming banquets, NOTICE: March is Red Cross Month and onve again residents of Magrath and area will be canvassed for donations to this very worthy organization, Ono benefit to Magrath residents is the free blood transfusion service provided by the Red Cross made possible through contributions to the ann­ual campaign for funds. We ask you io be generous when the canvasser calls on yon during the month of March, CaRD OF THANKS: We wish to thank everyone who helped us in our recent bereavement. We will ever remember those who sent cards, flowers, donations and food and all others who helped in all other wayso Mrs, Nedra Williams and family, THANK YOU; We would like to thank the doctors, nurses and all the hospital sta.f^ for their care, love, and kindness during our dear sister Esther’s long illness. Thank you friends, neighbors and relatives for cards, words of sympathy, flowers, and food brought to our homes. This was grate­fully appreciated, Ardella, Ethel, Phyllis and Glen, THANK YOU; On behalf of Zone 31 Executive, we wish to thank all citizens of the Town of Magrath and area for their devoted sup­port to our Basketball Tournament, We want you to know that we appreciate your pat­ronage. Cal Alston. FOR SALE; 1952 Ford three ton truck in good condition. Also Ford tractor only worked 1100 hours, J, M, Rasmussen, WANTED; Someone to repair fence on my lot-j Mrs, Irene Strang, NOTICE: Are you interested in ToO,P.S.? (Take tff Pounds Sensibly), Nancy Scott, Phone [phone], . . . titilli IIIIIIHIIHI«I»< I PORK.,,<<s beans r - . in¿ 14 oz. TOP VALU 3/390 NIBLETS CORN WHOLE KERNEL 4/890 = I • tintili* wHuMttimuhiiliiiiiiiHiMHiiiitiiiiituiHiiiimiiuttuittnilinmiiitiiHiiiiHmiHiuiiiiiiuiiiimHiiftiiiiHiiHiHNttw**** . • . . TOMATO JUICE MAZOLA OIL HEINZ 2 / 79 0 oz. • ■«iUliMllilHUiMHItUUimilltHOtKHltlllliilltllHIHIilillllUIHililllluUiitlUiUMMUIlUHuiUllKUtiMIUtKtUlllllWtlfihtmHHIttHG CHEESE SPREAD 9901 APPLE PIE FILLING = : INGERSOL SUNRYPE t 16 oz. 6901 1OOI pRESH [Produce tubes.290 GRAPEFRUIT.^.6/590 TOMATOES - tubes.290 LETTUCE - fresh. eaeh 250 CARROTS . Cello Bags 2 ibs. 490