| 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. MAGRATH TRADING CO. S HiONES: OFFICE 758-3033 ®OCERIES 758-3535 DRY GOODS 758-3252 HARDWARE 758-3065, STOKE HOURS: HONDA!, TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. 8 AUi. t4 6 P.M. WEDNESDAY.8 A.M. t. 1 P.M.SATURDAY.8 A.M. to 7 P.mI THURSDAY, MAY 2nd, 1968 .MAGRATH, ALBERTA. DRY GOODS f A f BEDDING SPECIAL . SHEETS ’’SLUMBER” Sheets Of luxury Muslinj fine combed cotton. Flain hems. SIZE: 80 x 100. REGULAR $4.95.ea«h3^^ REGUIAR $4.50 ea. PILLOW SLIPS ’’WABASSO" Cotton Pillow Slips, plain hems. Fine combed cotton. REGULaR $2.25 pr. 195 TOWELS BATH TOWELS Thick Terry Bath Towels with attractive screen printed floral designs in QQA assorted colors. REGULAR $1.25 FACE CLOTHS Terry Face Cloths in assorted colors. SBGULiK 39* each. 3/99C DISH TOWELS All Cotton Dish Towels in large alee. Assorted colored checks. zlQA REGULaR 690 . i s 25o| h»»umi*: iiDPHnutM . • ii GO GO BELTS Plastic Link Belts in assorted colors. UIHlIIIIIHHIItlfriHIIIIHtllMHINIHIIIIIirilHIlItl |i SCARFS CLUTCH.PURSES. ) I Tougher than leather material, large pock- | i ets, handy carrying handle. | Safety tab, dome cl* a- 05 NYLON 1 rn BOX OF 12 PANTIES 3/990 Seamless sheer Nylon hose in fashionable shades i ’S z == If Nyl»n Tricot Pa .ties, plain ii P.lAfit.lA 1act_ _ MAGRATE' TRADING COÍ FAHY LTD. GARDEN TILLER 4 hi,p. horizontal Briggs & Stratten 4 cycle engine with rewind starter0 Extra heavy gear case with 4 adjustable timkin roller bearings. Throttle control conveniently located on handle. For-ward^ neutral, reverse. 16 unbreakable heat— - - treated self sharpening hoe type 14" diameter / tines. Extra heavy tubular steel handle. /___ ELECTRIC MOWER Rugged 18" stamped steel deck with deep throat side chute. 14 h.p. 3450 r.p.m. motor. Single blade turbo lift design. Push button starting, easy to operate. Big power. Bright Red finish. ” SPECIAL PRICE . .HininumuiiHunhiii.i.r.ui.umiinHuinuunHuKiumiilmiHiuiuilyMQQXuiitlhfê •.«.HU.u. WHEEL BARROW Handy Garden Barrow of 1 piece trawn tray with x—< q q baked enamel finish. 2g c, ft, capacity. Mounted i JOO on 1" tubular steel frame. Semi-pneumatic puncture . . | EXTENSION LADDER I 24 ft. sturdily built ladder of heavy gauge i channel aluminum. Strong locking device for { extending to 24 feet. Non slip Q / ft ft I floor grips. vJ^—r FOLDING FENCE j I 18" hightby 10’ long. Protects your plants! jI and shrubs etc. against pets and children I Ij Green enamel finish. ,*t*J,*,ih*.*,MX*i*.*,*.*.*.*.*,*.*.*. SPECIAL 149 LAYAWAY SUGGESTIONS CHINA SET 53 piece set of English china by the world’s leading craftmen. Dishwasher proof. Comes in several di f— ferent patterns. requj^ $49.95. 23 PC. SET MELMAC Four plate settings plus cream and sugar in attract Blueleaf Rainbow washer proof. pattern. Unbreakable and dish REGULAR $15.95. 34 PC. FLATWARE Deluxe finish stainless Flatware in appealing engraved design. Mirror polished with new deluxe electrolysis finish. SEECIaL PRICE I MEMO CADDY i Helps organize the mail, i memos, grocery lists, etc. Hang on wall in kitchen, den ! or office. 3 hooks at base I for key chain, etc. c a 1 Shelf for pen, etc. ¿7 Q “n. 1 . . r - LAWN CHAIRS Folding Lawn Chairs of sturdy aluminum tubing. Plastic aims. Saran plastic webbing in bright attractive colors REGULAR $6.95 ? BATH SCALE COMPLETE WITH MATCHING- TOWEL RING. EASY TO READ DIAL. POSITIVE RETURN TO ZERO ELIMINATES RESETTING AFTER EACH _ USE. (^ob MAGRATH TRADING COMPANY LTD. There are fifteen or more Dry Cleaners and Iaunderers in Lethbridge and by the panel trucks on our streets they are well represented in Magrath, The Town's license is $1.25 a month or 300 a week. It will be a day or two, with that kind of competition, before we get another Hans Pfeffel, ehl .* The Magrath Lion3 Club presented a very enjoyable Talent Night and Band Concert in the Magrath Big Gym Thursday evening, April 25th. Lian President Cal Alston welcomed those presente and expressed the wish ef the Club to make this event an annual affair, lion Ken Balderson; who was in charge of the evening's entertainment, acted as Master of Ceremonies! The Migrath High School Bandj under the baton of Band Director Grant Erickson of Lethbridge presented five numbers at the beginning of the program and included "Wings of Peace" by K.L. King, "Adagio Cantabile" By Beethoven^ "Midrilene" by Ifessenet; "Blue Tango" by Leroy Anderson and "Diamond Jubilee" by Ki Li King. Numbers were then presented from contestants of the recent Lethbridge Music & Speech Arts Festival. Carolyn Ririe recited "Chuckle Head'*. Joy Harker sang "Wishes"! Sandra Scout presented a hand puppet play "Little Red Riding Hood"; Johnny Baldersin *• pianb solo "Ihntusia", Kim Christensen - Speech Dialect; Sharon Sqm sang "Climl Every Mountain'* accompanied by Jane Kadonaga. Pupils of Janice Gurney - Loma Scott, Virginia Bennett) Sharon Meldrum danced the Charleston. Tom Carter - piano solo "Jig in G "; Gordon Hihm - Accordion Medley "Happy Wanderer" and "When the Saints Come Marching In". Terry Wolsey sang a Folk song "John Riley" and was accompanied by her brother Tom on the guitar. Ireta Dahl - ballet dance, Nola Dahl - Finnish National Dance. A dramatic speech number "Patterns" was presented by Melanie Harker. Young Ladies Vocal Quartette — Janice Rice, Marilyn Harris, Peggy and Janet Tanner sang "Goblins". Jane Kadonaga - piano solo - "Seguidilla". Mrs. Beatrice Harker directed her Grade 4 pupils in a one act drama "Brahman and the Tiger" with the cast including Randy Arndt, Arlin Bennett, Vicki Bohnet, Teddy Hains, Ronald Balderson, Steven Triska, Scott Robinson and Courtney Brewerton with Narrator Laura Ponomar, Cindy Rice, prompter and background music was played by Kenneth Dahl. Assisting with the staging were Michael Oka, Scott Robinsen and Allan Wilson. Concluding numbers were heard from the High School Band and included "Slavonic Pageant" by Ernest 0. Ganeve, "Before the Wind" by Sammy Nestico, "When Love is Kind" by James Ployhar, "Abend Lied" by Lloyd Conley and Pageant of Bands" by Ted Peterson. Person nel of the Band included - Clarinets - Patti Mikado, Bob Leishman, Bums Alston, Carol Wheeler, Gary Kay, Christine Harker, Christal Harker and Neil Wheeler. Saxophones - Debbie Karren, Dennis Dahl. Trumpets - Alan Dahl, Glen Bennett, Dennis Wheeler, Dexter Archibald (Lethbridge); Homs - Lorraine Boughen (Lethbridge and Lyle Pennington also of Lethbridge. Trombones - DeVar Dahl, Wade Alston, Bruce Schoultze (Leth.) Flute - Patsy Harker. Baritone - Shane Gurney. Tuba - Keith Dudley and Lee Speelman (Leth.) Drums - Kim Taylor and Bruce Ririe. A family reunion was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Borley on the occasion of the 25th wedding anniversary of her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. Perry of Del Bonita. A very delicious buffet lunch was served to about 32 relatives and friends. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Jim Taylor and family of Coaldale, Mr. and Mrs. W. H, Figgin and family of Del Bonita, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Perry of Calgary, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Finch and son of Picture Butte, Mr. and Mrs. R, Perry and family of Del Bonita, Mr. and Mrs. Syl Rarick and family, Mir. and Mrs. Jim Foggin, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bort and Robert Borley. Mr. and Mrs. Perry were the recipients of some lovely cards and gifts. Mrs, Annie Johns and Mrs. Iydia Triscli were hostesses at a lovely surprise birthday party for Mrs. Lfe.rie Triscli. ladies calling at her home were Mrs. Steve Gruninger, Mrs. Popp, Mrs. Mary Bauer, Mrs. Bibo, Mrs. Kosma, Mrs. Johns, Mrs, G. Gruninger, Mrs. Dobra from Lethbridge and grandsons Brian and Bruce. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Ririe have returned from a visit to Utah where they attended Conference in Salt Lake City and in California where they visited sons and daughters- in-law Mr. and Mrs. Ron Ririe and Mr. and Mrs. David Ririe, Mr. Walt Pashuk and daughter Wendy were Edmonton visitors during the weekend. Mr. and Mrs, Roger Holladay of Calgary visited with relatives and friends during the weekend including their parents Mr. and Mrs. Shelton Ririe and Mr. and Mrs, Allan Holladay, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Miller were recent visitors to Forrestburg where they visited their son Wayne,MAGRATH' TRADING COMPANY LTD. . Rev. Leslie Kawamura officiated at a lovely wedding Saturday, April 13th when he united in marriage Edith Araki, daughter of Mr, and Mrs, Roy Araki of Magrath and Haru^ ohigehiro, son of Mr. and Nirs, 0, Shigehiro of Lethbridge. The double ring ceremony was performed in the Polish Ball, The bride, given in marriage by her father, was gowned in a tradit?.nal white floor length wedding dress with lily point sleeves, lace ever bodice and train attached co empire style gown. Her tiered vejl wis held by a crown featuring Pc--ls and she carried a crescent bouquet of red roses0 Attending the bride as maid of honor was Peggyann Coleman with June Ito as bridesmaid and Wanda and Kendy Sasaki, nieces of'the gror-m were flower girls. Ring Bearers were Davie and Wesley Araki, nephews of the brideo Pry Adachi was best man and Yos Adachi was usher, ~ Following uhe wedding a reception was held at the El Rancho Motor Hotel with some 17. guests attending. Master of Ceremonies for the evening was George Kirmira. Tribute to the bride was paid by Harry Johnston, A programme and wedding dance concluded the • -.cast -n with music by the Cameo Orchestra;, The wedding cake was decorated by Bertha Bennett, " _ . Guests.were present from Vancouver, Steveston, Golden, Peace River, Edmonton, Keg.na, Winfield, Calgary, Foremost, Taber, Blairmore, Coaldale, Coutts. Lethbridge and Magrath. ' ' Following a wedding trip to the West Coast, the happy couple will make their home in Calgary, ” . Make a Special point of visiting Crafts of Alberta - an exhibition of the finest hand crafts Alberta has to ^ffer and brought to your doorstep in a beautifu~l ~ly designed colorful tractor trailer unit. The work cf craftsmen from, all points in the province will be on display and includes Ceramics, Weaving, Basketry, Fhotography, Metal Work, Sou. pture, etc,, over 210 unique items. A stqff cf friendly craftsmen will be on hand to make your visit enjoyable and informative, Don't fail to visit this special touring trailer (you may see the work of a friend or neighbor),, See it in Magrath Sunday, May 5th from 1 P„M, t-> 9 P.M. on Nhin Street, Free of charge. Town of Magrath, Patients in the Magrath Municipal Hospital during the past week include Mr, Hans Hansen, Mr, John Althen, Mrs., Isabella King, Mrs, Sadie Taylor, Mrs, Frances Manzke Mr, Merritt Potter, Mr, Arthur Wilde, Mr. Hugo Hillmer, Mr, tin, J, Anderson, Mrs, Maude Rasmussen, Mrs; Dorothy Secretan, Mrs, Rebecca Mandel, Mrs, Margaret Hindley, Ron Harker, Tony Kearns Jr,, Mrs, Jack McClain and daughter, Mrs, Blanche■ Merkley, Mr, Jake Tschetter and Mrs, Fanny Nelson, Greg Gibb, son of Mr, and Mrs, Bert Gibb, returned from a two and a half year L,D«Se Mission to Finland and was guest speaker at services in the Magrath First Ward Sunday afternoon, A wise old country judge, noted for his Modern views, was sentencing the defendant, "I'm going to give you the maximum punishment,'" he said, "I'm not going to put you in cur nice, comfortable jail, I'm going to let you go free and worry about taxes, politics; high prices and then atom bombs - just like the rest of us," SELECT YOUR ROSE BUSHES FOR MOTHER'S DaY NOW, Hardware Dept- Mr, and Mrs, Floyd Cook of Calgary were visitors in Magrath during the weekend guests of their parents Nir. and Mrs. Dcug Bourne and Mr, and Mrs» Norman Cock, Mr, and Mrs, Jay Christensen and sons visited in Magrath during the weekend with their parents Mr, and Mrs. Vern Bennett and Mr, and Mrs. Elden Christensen, They were enroute to their home in Calgary following a holiday in the United States where they visited their daughter Kathy wh^ is attending B,YaU, in Provo, and in Los Angeles they visited with Mr, Christensen1 s brother and sister-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Ted Christensen, also visiting Disneyland, Cpl and Mrs, Peter Chyzyk, daughter Gail and son Grant left Monday to make their home in CLaresholm where he has been transferred with the R, C. M„ P, Miss Rr.se Rarick and Mr, Dallas Rarick of Calgary were weekend guests at the home cf their parents Mr, and Mrs, Syl Rarick, While .here they attended the anniversary celebration of their uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs, R, Perry of Del Bonita, Mr, and Mrs, Varge Iandy and family have been visiting from Texas, guests of their parents Mr, and Nirs, Steve Landy and Mrs, Vada James, Mrs, Vern Wakefield and baby of Taber were recent visitors at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs, Blaine Harker, Mr. and Mrs, W. J, Rice of Lethbridge were "Store" visitors Tuesday, 3 • • • O i» 9 At the end cf the examination the teacher in a certain school told her pupils to write a pledge that they hadn't received or given any help,. One gangling youth, who had suffered through the test, wrote: "I ain’t received no help. And I sure can't give n'ne.MAGRATH TRADING COMPANY LTD. MEN'S BOYS' WEAR. WORK g95 BOYS GoWrG, "Cowboy Kings" in new slim fitting, tapered styles. Fully washableo New exciting colors of Green, Gold, Loden. SIZES; 2 - 6X,. SIZES; 7 to 16 . YOUTHJS NEVER PRESS by G.^.G. Slim Cuto Brown and Cactus. MEN’S MEN *6 NEVkrt PRESS by G.W.G. in popular sheen in Tan, Brown and Loden« Also new Never Press Twill in Loden . G.W*G* "Texas Cotton TwiTl» Tan« Ranger" in Grey or Regular Button q95 595 695 "BASKET MASTERS" in Black or White cut - off style* Full size range» G.W.G. Coveralls with front, roomy pockets. ONLY Safety steel box toe, 8" Mock turtle Necks in new exciting V neck and bold stripe creationsn SIZES; 8 to 18 yrs WORK full zipper Wall stitched "BIG JOHN" - as strong as they sound. High pressure vulcanized soles "Army I processa 6" . \ (— 8" high, Moccasin vamp. 1595 MAGRATH TRADING COf 'PANY LTD. 3 » LADIES SIZES & MISSES SIZES. SIZES: 2 - ÓX • Select-includes Slims, Shorts or Burmudas in assorted colors. Select your children’s summer playwear now while our stock is at its best. PEIGNIOR SETS Filmy lace Peignior with matching nylon tricot nightgown with matching lace sleevesi Black, Fink, Aqua 795 Gay and colorful are the new Spring styles in 100% Cotton Prints Amels, Ginghams, Printed Terylenes, Silks and Crepes as well as silk and crimpset knits and fashionable colors. G. W. G. Never Press Slims, tapered, well tailored in new shades bf Brown and Gold! AlSO BLUE. ' SIZES UP TO 34 LADIES G.W.G. STRETCH DENIFS in the popular blue shade. PYJAMAS logicare Cotton two piece Fyjamas in B aby Doll and Capri style s; Mini gown vi th matching panties in beautiful Apricot shade with stripe trim. Nylon Tricot two piece Baby Doll pyjama sets in assorted colors. 298 & 395 Fine cotton interlock knit T Shirts in styles for both Boys and Girls. Assorted designs and colors to co-ordinate with Slims, etc. 980 IK \ \ Vf 1 It » •» S.'-JL. SLIMS G.W.G. Boxer Slims in new colors Q95 of Green, Orange, Turquoise. 2-6X.O SETS Two piece Sets for Girls and Boys in knitted tops, figured and striped Cotton Tops, assorted styles and colors ion to MAGRAT1' TRADING CGMPANY LTD. THANK YOU; I would like to express my thanks and appreciation to the doc'ors, nurses and staff of the Magrath Hospital for their kindness to me while a patient. For gifts, flowers and cards I received and those who visited me, your thoughtfulness was most appreciated, Mrs. Grace McCormick. THANK YOU; I would like to thank .the doctors nurses and staff of the Magrath Hospital for the care and attention given me, for the gifts and cards I received, my grateful thanks. Gloria Maxwell. NOTICE: The annual drive for funds by the Cancer Society will be completed by this weekend. Anyone wishing to contribute and who has not already been contacted, please call Sue Kado at the Bank of Montreal. NOTICE: The United Church Ladies Aid will hold its regular meeting Srturday.afternoon May 4th at 2:30 P.M. at the home of Mrs. Elsie Owens. NOTICE; The Nomen's Hospital Auxiliary will hold its aiinual Florence Nightengale Tea and Bike Sale Saturday afternoon, Miy 11th in the Lions Club Rooms. FOR SALE; 1961 Pontiac "La-’rentian". Arnest Briggs, Ph. 758-6573. FOR SALE; 3 heavy producing Milk Cows - 1 registered Guernsey. All to freshen soon. H. Frenzelo Ph. 758-3538 • •0Q«»O00* The boss was exasperated with his new secretary, She ignored the telephone when it rang. Finally he said irritably, "You really must answer the phone." "O.K." she replied. "But it seems so silly. Nine times out of 10 it's for you". NOTICE; There will be a Saddle Club Meeting at the Town Hall Tuesday, May 7th at & P.M. Anyone interested is invited to attend. NOTICE; During the week Miy 6th - May 10th registration of Grade 1 students for the coming term will take place at the Mhgrath Elementary School. Please register your child. L. C. Nelson, Prin. STANDING AT STUD - Welch Pony. 48" high. Sorrel. Return in season. Fee $15,00. Mirk Passey. Ph. 758-3572. FOR SaLE: 2 year old 3^ h.p. Farmcrest Garden Tiller. Well taken care of, J.A. Thiessen. Ph. 758-3036 NOTICE; The Magrath U.G.W. will hold a Spring Tea and Pantry Sale in the Lions Club Rooms FRIDaY, May 17th from 2 to 5 P.M. Meat Pies (no pre sale orders please) will be a special feature of the bake table. LOST — at the Talent Night at the Big Gym Thursday, April 25th - pink nylon oblong scarf with one side gathered for hood effecti Finder please contact Hattie Harker Ph. 758-3086 Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Miller of Calgary were visitors during the weekend at the home of his pirents Mr. and Mrs. Ken Miller. Wes Balderson and Greg Anderson have returned home from attending the University of Alberta, Calgary. SEE THE LOVELY aRRaY OF DUSTERS FOR MOTHER'S DAY GIFTS, Upstairs, MIRACLE WHIP s CREAM CORN LIBBY'S 14-®z. 5/990 KRAFT 32 oz. 590 ihi > !«>«< APPLE JUICE r : X| OO SUN RIFE 48 oz 3 fer TLLL TINS 5/890 - I SPRAY STARCH S i E Ï E 590 s. GLIDE 24 oz. KING SIZE 990 48 J»z. 09 Nabob i * pRESH [Produce CELERY HEARTS - jumbo. 490 COOKING ONIONS 3#w. 590 ORANGES. 4# ceii<>. 090 CARROTS. 2#E1RS. 350
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