Magrath Store News (April 30, 1981)

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. STORE NEWS OFFICE 758-3033 GROCERIES 758-3535 DRY GOODS 758-3252 HARDWARE 758-3065 I STORE HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday &...

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Main Author: Magrath Trading Store
Format: Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: J. A. Ririe 1981
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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. STORE NEWS OFFICE 758-3033 GROCERIES 758-3535 DRY GOODS 758-3252 HARDWARE 758-3065 I STORE HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m . Wednesday . . 8 a.m. — 1 p.m THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1981.MAGRATH, ALBERTA ************************************************************************* : LADIES READY-TO-WEAR ****************************************************************** ******* S,M,L. Infants’ and Children’s Wear New Spring Arrivals in Nannette & L’il Angel Dresses, Little Boys' Suits & Rompers, Misses Slacks. Fashion Tops for Ladies New Spring Tops for Milady in becoming Acrylic and Terry. Stripes & plain pastel shades. PRICED FROM 1615 * Ladies’ Coat • - _ ■ • • . . • Ì Mi More new Spring Handbags have just arrived including smart Canvas, Vinyl, Terry and Leathers. PRICED FROM Spring Handbags UP PRICED FROM 1 RACK NOW CLEAR­ING Dusters, Housecoats New Polyester and Terry Housecoats in glamorous styles and shades. Wear New Tops for Mom-to- Be. Plains and patterns in poly­esters , Ladies Velour Co* Ordinates DON’T MISS OUT ON OUR COAT SALE. A few Winter & Sp~re­styles. Values to $156.00. Coats and Jackets. CLEARIN JACKETS, COATS, CHILDREN’S COAT SETS. I LAWN AND GARDEN TIME drive. » Gas Lawn Mower Garden Tiller 3 h.p. Garden Tiller, compact, light weight easy to maneuver in confined space, fold down deluxe handle, efficient chain and sprocket PRICED AT Stratton controls. Link 3.5. h.p. Briggs & engine. Handy finger-tip cutting width, 6" wheels. * PRICED AT . | Rear Bagger Lawn Mower 3.5 h.p. B & S 4 cylce recoil start engine, automatic choke. [LINK 1 For killing weeds Weed-No-More Liquid Weed killer. Kills dandelions, plantains and other broad leaf weeds in lawns. 8 fl. oz. $2.49 to 32 fl oz $6.99 Broadleaf Weed Killer Kills dandelions and plantains and emits no vapours or fumes. Can be safely used close to /oses, annuals and vegetables, Easy to use. Coverage: 10,000 square feet. $9.95 : i . i Weedex Dandelion Bar LATER'S DANDELION WEEDKILLER Solution with 24-D - a selective con­trol of susceptible broadleaf weeds for lawns. 16 fl. oz. $2.88 LIQUID NEED - ALL by later's Contains Mecoprop & 2,4-D - controls Dandelion, ^idver, Chickweed, Buttercup, Plantain, Ragweed, Shepherd’s Purse, Black Medic. 16 fl. oz. $3.59 GREEK CORSS LIQUID VEGETATION KILLER . Soil Sterilant - kills weeds and grasses in drive­ways , paths and patios. 32 fl. oz. $8,99* MelnorHand Fan Sprayer Light weight 5 litre Plastic ■ Tank with oz. & litre measure, attached sprayer with.adj ustable spray nozzle for fine mist or jet stream. $5,49 GREEN CROSS WEED SPRAYER Plastic tank for use with Killex, Weed-No-More, etc. Nozzle spray. $3.59 GARDEN SEEDS GARDEN SEED SPECIAL VEGETABLE SEEDS QQC Regular 59C.VV FLOWER SEEDS Regular 69C ."Tv Gladiolus CHOICE VARIETY . /Z9 i //y/r 1 •<*•** »row, V --- Garden Hose ONION SETS per lb MAKE YOUR QUARTERS. THE HARDWARE GARDEN HEAD- . COUGH & COLD REMEDY CENTRE Cough Syrup BUCKLEY'S MIXTURE For coughs, colds, bronchitis. REGULAR $1.98 . Rub ABSORBENE JUNIOR Anticeptic linament for sore aching muscles. Scientific treat­ment for Ath­letes feet. REGULAR $3.25' Easy care two-piece coordinate suits Little Girls 2 piece Play Sets, long sleeve to_ p _z_i pper front. ?q_ ua with peach trim, Peach with aqua trim. SIZES: 1 to 3 yrs. REGULAR $19.95 A lovely Spring wedding took place in the Magrath L.D.S. Church Saturday, April 25th, 1981, when June Hrefria Andersen, daughter of Mrs. Gunnild Andersen, and James Rodney Ririe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Shelton Ririe, were united in marriage. Pres. Tyler Alston performed the ceremony. Mrs. Vinnessa Hamilton presided at the organ for the wedding music. Given in marriage by her uncle, Borge Andersen, the bride was attended by her friend Sue Groesbeck from Wyoming as maid of honor. Lindsey Ririe, niece of the groom, was flower girl. Bruce Ririe attend­ed his brother as best man and ring bearer was nephew Darren Ehlert. During the sign­ing of the register, Lise—Lotte Andersen rendered a flute solo accompanied by Mrs. Vinessa Hamilton. A wedding dinner followed in the Drop In Centre with Mrs. Ruth Rice in charge. Master of Ceremonies for the occasion was Blair Sabey. The Sweet Adelines Quartette sang "0 You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby"; Sue Groesbeck played a piano solo; Saradel Ririe sang two lovely vocal solos; Joanne Ririe recited the poem "Love". The toast to the bride was given by Reed Cole­man with the groom responding. A reception honoring the happy couple was held in the Cultural Hall Saturday evening. Ilena Andersen attended the guest register. Greeting the guests were Tom Alston and Kristine Cook and receiv­ing guests with the bride and groom were parents Gunnild Andersen, Shelton and Audrey Ririe. Lise Lotte Andersen, assist­ed by Jason and Chad Coleman received the many"beautiful and useful presents. Mrs. Donna Beazer was in charge of kitchen arrangements and decorations were done by Mrs. Myrna Coleman. The bride and groom are back to work meaning that Rodney has about four days to train his new bride as a farmwife be fore she returns to her regular job at Woodward's. ********************* The Alberta,Rose Chapter of Sweet « '„Unes presents "Hooray For Holly­wood". A delicious roast beef dinner and program to follow, saluting Acad­emy Award Winning songs, Wednesday, May 20th, 7:30 p.m. Raymond Cultural Hall. Tickets available from Chapter members at $8.50 per person. For tickets phone Jenie Marsden, 758­3245, Marie Stevenson 758-3540, Gunn-ild Andersen 758-6435 or Lynne Tanner 758-3107 . e d LADIES GOLF LEAGUE - begins Tuesday, May 12th. Ladies wishing to golf in' the league, please have your names at the Club House by May 1st. TOWN COUNCIL NOTICE ON RECREATION: s a result of very heavy soccer, -,and, baseball and softball schedules :his year., it is necessary to book limes on --- _ . iny organization wishing to use an irea at the park for games or pract­ices must submit a proposed time sch-idule to Rod Bly in the Town Office .mmediately. Failure to do so may .^±ude you from using the park when -Ou desire to have it because of pre­vious bookings. Thank you. in The Soccer Association will .pay referees $5 per game. If interested lease contact DeVar Dahl. PPLICATIONS - for Swimming Pool taff are now being accepted. Apply own Office. the town park far in advance.years of healthful Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Spencer were honor­ed at a Calling Reception Thursday evening at the Drop In Center when friends and relatives offered best wishes and congrat­ulations upon their celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Greeting the guests were their sons Dr. Lloyd and Mr. Campbell Spencer while daughter Mrs. Elizabeth Davies was in charge of the arrangements for the celebration. The community wishes them many more - - - - , happy married life. In attendance were Dr. Lloyd Spencer of Ottawa, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell Spencer and family, Mr. and Mrs. Arlan Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Davies and Randy Davies of Edmonton together with a host of family friends and relatives from South Alberta points. SOCCER SEASON HAS OFFICIALLY ARRIVED'. We urge you to support your children involved in minor soccer, attend games and give support if necessary. We welcome The Magrath Trading Co. aboard as a new sponsor. Diane Karren will be the coach. We also welcome the Beefeater Steak House in Leth­bridge as another team sponsor. $19.95 - $28 Stanfields' Polyester & Cotton. Long leeves. Blue, White, Green Brown. $10.50 Cash’s Casual Ælt- Shirts Men.' s Sport Shirts in Knits and Polyesters. Stripes and plains, in assorted colors. A nice assort­ment for the coming se as on. Shop early to get your fav­orite style. Men’s Turtlenecks regular Ties 1 counter of Men's Dress Pa: in Polyester & Cotton & Wool. Assorted styles and shades. New Spring Ties in an assortment of pleasing patterns and shades. $6.50 - $10 ******************** Our M.L.A., Mr. John Thompson was invited by Premier Peter Lougheed to accompany him to the Four Western Provinces Convent ion now being held in Tompkins, Manitoba. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWS We remind you of the two forthcoming events May 15th and May 29th. A number of tickets for' the Banquet and Program May 15th have been sold. We expect and will be disappointed, if all 70 available tick­ets are not ourchased before May 10th, the cut-off date. By attending this ban­quet, not only will you be supporting the Band Parents who are catering, you will hear an excellent program, but perhaps most of all, we can show by our presence that we also appreciate this new building which adds so much to our Main Street. May 29th: Youth Talent Contest - to date our response to the Youth Talent Contest has not been too good. In sponsoring this project we wish to promote the talents of our young peiple and also tell and show the people of Alberta that we have as good or better talent in this Magrath area as anywhere in the province. This program is for the youth of the area in­cluding Del Bonita, Spring Coulee and Welling. If the 18 applications we hope for are not received by May 10th, we will ask for contestants outside the area. ST. J_O__S_E_P_ _H__'S__ __C_._W__._L_._ __N_E__WS Installation ceremonies for the 1981-82 Executive were held Sunday, April 26th at the 12 Noon Mass in St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Past President Irene Kusz, Pres. Luellen Lee, Vice Pres. Lydia Tricsli, Secretary Lydia Brunner and Treasurer Jo­Ann Takacs were instructed by Father 0’ Reilly as to their responsibilities and duties, giving each his blessing. They, along with four other members will attend the C.W.L. Convention at the Marlborough Inn in Calgary May 1,2,3. The May C.W.L. meeting will be held Wed. May of Pres. Mr . 5th at 7:30 p.m. at the home Luellen Lee. Lydia Brunner, Reporter. ___ Steve Gruninger requests the pleasure of your company at a Calling Reception honoring his son Bryan Ross and Elaine Alice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Petty of Toronto, Ontario on Saturday, May 2nd, from 6 pm to 8 pm. The wedding took place December 20, 1980 in Toronto. Friends and relatives are invited to attend the Wedding Reception of Margo Robinson, daughter of Cliff & Florence Roninson of Quinelle, B.C. and Allan Wilson, son of Ed Wilson and Eve Wilson in Sacred Heart School, Raymond^ Satur­day, May 2nd from 7 to 9 p.m. follow. Dance to Mr. and Mrs. Grant Holman of La Grande Oregon are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Elizabeth Marie, 9 lb. 14 oz., April 20, 1981, a sister for Victoria, Kimberly and Annette. Glen & Carole Passey recently return­ed from a very enjoyable holiday visit­ing relatives in Rigby, Idaho, Almo, Idaho and Irwin Falls. On their return home they brought their daughter Leanne who has been attending Rick's College at Rexburg, home for the summer months. WANTED TO RENT: 3 bedroom house by mid June. Ph. 758-6879. --.MEN'S Western Hats DtNIM Denim; Stetsons or Brown. Well a very popular hat for the Western-minded. shapsd- f Arvid John Larson, beloved hus- Larson of Magrath, April 21, 1981 at Mr . band of Mrs. Doris : passed away Tuesday the age of 73 years Born, raised and bridge, he attended Calgary. He first later i anc --- -- Shankslake. of Twin Rivers purchased the Bourne where 1 . ing to Magrath. member of the Del Bonita United chu^h as well as L _ unity organizations. 9 educated in Leth- Normal School in taught in Twin Rivers, teaching in Newlands, Blindloss d returning to Twin Rivers and finally He married Doris Robinson in 1930 and in 1936 he ___ farm in Twin Rivers they lived until 1979 when retir-late Mr. Larson was an active being involved in many comm-he Pajamas Men’s Travel Cases Handsome Leather Cases with vinyl lining. Zipper opening across top, some with zipped side pockets. $8 TO $28.50 REG. $7.50 JEWELLERY CUFF LINK SETS "Riviera" Sets in handsome designs. s5 Boys 1 Polo Pyjamas in & polyester. REGULAR $9.95 ’ to $11.95 Besides his loving wife Doris, is survived by one l and one daughter Mrs Victoria; seven grandchildren, style predeceased by one brother and cotton sisters. Funeral services were held Killop United Church, Mr. Ross White officiating. Mr.' Ed Newton gave the biography of the late Mr. Mrs . Newton Registers. Honorary Althen, Foggin, Train, Elmer Kenzie, --- Hoyt and Bob Arnold. Active Pallbearers Robinson, Althen, Gary Light, Jim Jr. and Bob Larson. Interment took place in Archmount Memorial Gardens. son Jack of Calgary . Nadine Kenney of He was two * 1 in Me , Lethbridge with Olive pres- Larson. j Train and Mrs. Verna ided at the Memorial Pallbearers were Roy Carl Jorgensen, Powell Ken Newton, Scottie ■ • Qsr tet , Colin Ms. c Mark Stringam, Bill were Bill Bob Robinson, Don Freel ********************************* "Abide JJith Me Alston, Eldon Coleman, and Byng'Beazer. Alston < --- Coleen Coppieters memorial register. were Tyler Alston, Ceasar Coppieters, , Eldon Coleman, " by quartette Cal L.B. Tanner . Pres. Tyler offered the benediction. attended the Pallbearers Leonard Bondy, Kay Bennett, Tanner. Interment took place in the L.B. Magrath Cemetery with Lloyd Sabey Alberta Maude Mercer passed away in^the the age of 78 years. Magrath in 1902, she had remain­town all of her lifetime. She was child of Sarah and Southern Alberta to her j voice lessons for f increasing ill health on - and few years < , Elizabeth Irene (Mercer) ___ (Tollestrup) Du- Ruth (Coleman) Sahm of other nieces and and Canada. the Magrath Mr. at^d Mrs. Shelton Ririe h their guests during the week and daughter Bruce & as son-in-lew Ann Ehlert and family of Minne'apo lis and Las , son & daughter-in-lawBruce Saradel Ririe ’ * ~ ' 1 ” ~ Vegas , Nev. , and family of __ , _____ , daughter Cheryl Holladay and friend Susan Walker □f Racine, attendance ige to June Wise. They were all in at brother Rod’s marri- Andersen. Magrath Municipal Hospital Saturday 25 , 1981 at ' Born ed in the the Ammon Mercer, in 1897. mus i c, t manv years. Because she'had to leave her where her father £-- fined to the She has one Emma Coleman of Magrath; Anderson of Taber, p r e e Lethbridge, Puyallup, Wash.; numerous nephews i- --- Funeral Services L.D.S. Chapel Tuesday Bob West officiating, offered by Cal Dupree. Davies who played„the prelude Opening hymn was - to Go" sung by L.B. Vinessa Hami11on. ■ Alston. Nyal and Freda Fletcher ren mental "Somewhere My Love . service was 1 , marks by Cal Alston. “ --- 1 , she had remain-all “ seventh and youngest c„ pioneers into . Berta devoted her life taking piano and o £ little home first settled, Magrath Hospital.a surviving sister ’ nieces Patricia in the land was con­ago. of Lethbridge , in United States were held in , April 28th with Bishop ’ The family prayer was Organist was Danny - ’ i and postlude. 'I’ll Go Where You Want Me ~ . Tanner accompanied by Invocation was by Doreen Arthur Anderson gave instru-for the Nyal Fletcher with closing re- The closing hymn was Interfacing for the Home Dressmaker Iron application fusilene Interfacing that firms fabric. 16x36”. Eyelets and Snap Fasteners Easy way to put on eyelets and snap fasteners. Complete with plyers & AJA fasteners. <49 REGULAR $4.00 kit Sewing Accessories NOTICE: The 12th Annual "Spring Sing" 81 sponsored by Anne Campbell Singers will be held in Southminster United Church Sanctuary Friday, May 8th at 8 p.m. Featured will be the Southminster Jr. Girls' Choir, The Anne Campbell Singers and the Grads with guest artists The Powell River Girls Choir from Powell River, B.C. Tickets are $2.50. Everyone is invited to attend. NEEDED: Carpenter for minor renovation of 1st,2nd,3rd Scout Troup Hall, immediately. Approx­imately 1 week’s work. Please contact John Balders, 758-6392 or Tai Hancock, 758-6445. WANTED: Ride to Ogden/Salt Lake City area as soon as possible. Phone 758-6374. Nola Brandley. FOR SALE: Seed Barley, grown from foundation Galt. $4.50 bu. cleaned. Phone 758-3077 TRACING WHEEL SET Wheel and 4 tracing papers. Makes your sew­ing easier. REGULAR $1.00 79* 1 Ttacing Kit ” ' 1 ’• se ft '¡tacer Rockport Colony. ATTENTION: Will do babysitting Monday through Friday. Vai Kubassek, Ph. 758-6341. LOST: Golf Cart tarp, orange color, between Town & Golf Course or Car Wash. Ph. 758-3291 WANTED TO RENT: 2 bedroom home. 758-3136 after 6 p.m. Sue Kado. Ph. Satin binding , in colors Green, White. 43j yards. REGULAR $2.98 FOR 4MP TOV Blanket binding 6" wide Mauve, 2" ' A B E. A D.^S Decorative Beads trim. Assorted sizes & colors. REGULAR 39C,49<: for 25« SALE: 1 Semmintal Bull. Ph. 758-3465. SALE: Several hundred bales SNIPPYS The Little People’s Safety Scissors Cartoon characters Woody Woodpecker or Sylvester. No need tp worry about your child getting cut. REGULAR $1.50 FOR each of barley stray and alfalfa hay. Ph. 758-3442. FOR SALE: 1975 Kawasaki Road Bike. $700. Ph. 758-3442. Bob Rasmussen. ANNUAL FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE TEA, BAKE SALE & QUILT RAFFLE - spon­sored by the Hospital Auxiliary will be held Saturday, May 9th in the Magrath Trading Co. Hall from 2 to 5 p.m. There will be a Plant table also. Anyone with any perennials, plant slips etc. wishing to donate they will be gratefully accepted. Items for the Bake Table will also be appreciated. Tickets on the quilt are available from any member or the Dry Goods Dept. Upstairs Dept of the Trading Co. U.C.W. will hold their regular ________Tuesday, May 5th at 7:30 p.m. The Cardston U.C.W. will be special guests. Hostesses are Corey Beres and Linda Maynard. All interested ladies welcome. FOR SALE: 5 bedroom house on large lot. 4 years old. Ph. 758 — 3692. MAGRATH meeting ********* #r. and Mrs. Rodney Arndt are home from a three week vacation in Hawaii. W E MADE IT i SIRLOIN *STEAK 329 ai beef Pork Loin Chops I Minute Steak TENDER BEEF . c 2” Bulk Wieners SWIFTS BULK . LB 1” Sausage BURNS . ., 1« ************************************* *************************************** CAPITAL REPORT - John Thompson M.L.A. This report is written in response to several phone calls and Ie“®” have received fro» concerned citizens in the Cardston constituency regarding tie relaxation of the provisions of the Lord's Day Act. The Lord s Day Ac Jas Men “ force for »any years and the attitude of society over time has changed with regard to its observance. I can remember when it was not all cnangea wil 5 . __ Now many sporting events are held on Sunday and paid admission is we have always felt that Sunday should be a day We who live close to the U.S. border have to charge spectators at sporting events on Sunday such as hockey and baseball games u-- ~ c"" allowed . Traditionally, in Alberta of rest and religious observation, a firsthand opportunity to observe the and, personally, I am not very impressed as the wdek. Groups c_ --- asked for changes in the Act to Inpqq on Sunday, mere nave aj.su uccn - --- - . changes in the’ Act and they make a strong case on straight econo i g ’ " Obviously some businesses - drug stores, gas stations, to acc_’ motels hotels and eating establishments - must remain open on Sunday to ac years ago. There are more opportunities co shop and the necessity for a wide open Sunday in Alberta are not valid. _ ___ „ T a •B from all It is amazing to me the number over the province have received on those^n^he'cardston^onititu^n^y’are opposed to any amendments Day Act at this time. . ' DISTRICT AGRICULTURIST REPORT Market Garden Grant Continued - for the 6th-consecutive year. To -f--o--r- ---a-- --g---r--a--n--t-- --<.i.>.o.u.u. fr-o r. tt-wTTorh norr "err. ac--.-i--a--s- - t-o­be used to buy seed, equipment, etc.) a market gar from a minimum of two acres. atoies , < --- . . tables and fruits must be grown under no afnodr ma umsti xibmeu ms oioof connliyv uStwH o a. years, anybody who has aallrrPe3atdlyv rreecceeiviveed two years under the Market ( Vgreogweetarsb lew hoI ncaeren tievleig iPbrolegr afmo r isg ruaonut s emixu6sxt uf^il e‘ ''a2n “ jppHliccaattiioon byy July> 1 withd Alberta Horticultural Research Center ‘ ti , Ilberta Hort-application forms can be obtained from Dist ‘ ® TOj QJ0 or the icultural Research Center, Bag Service 200, , A^dmonton> Alberta.’ T5B 4K3 effects of the so-called "open Sunday am uuu x»,,—- -- it: becomes just another day in of businessmen have approached the Attorney Genera an es ill uhe Avu broaden the opportunities for opening for bus­. There have also been groups of retailers who opposed any of letters the various M.L.A.'s from all u Vi, this subject that are strongly opposed to 1 that the people of Alberta and especillay ' - -- to the Lora s be eligible - „ _ fertilizer, dener~must’produce and market all of his produce mimuu ui . . The grant covers all vegetable crops except pot :“abert-be sold through a recognised marketing channel^. . ears, anybody wuv has amcn_y --- 4: Prpqh .• Garden Development Grant Program or the former Fresh Vcweog eyteaabrles Iunuuceexn tivv»<e= .P.-.g.r.a.?. uiasiu en ot^eligib£l e^ for^a^gran^thhi^ yy^e ar. Ve±getable growers who are eligible tor c . „ , alberta m Brooks Entitled to a grant a grant for Vegetable Bag Service 200, Brooks, Alta. TOJ 0J0 or the - * 0 tj n A T5J—A 1 her t" A . Alberta Tree Nursery & Horticultural Centre R-R- ~7'turists D.L. Steed and John Knapp, District Agriculturists. Flour FIVE ROSES 10 KG . I I Illi 599 Coffee NABOB 454 G . Margarine w, F. 1.35 kg Fish & Chips HIGHLINER 907 G Heinz Ketchup 1.25 l. Cookies dads 450 g. Tomato Juice heinz 1.36 2" Pickles BREAD & BUTTER HEINZ 1 L I [lakes of Turkey isq g. D E T E R G E N T 6 L . Oranges PRODUCE NAVEL 4# BAGS . Cucumbers LONG ENGLISH . 88c Green Onions FRESH 2i49e Carrots 2 LB. BAGS 68' Strawberries 12 OZ. BASKET . 78e