| 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. o PHONES s OFFICE 21 DRY GOODS 124 GROCERIES 364 HARDWARE 34 Friday, Ifcy 12th, 1961 ,. .Ifegrath, Alberta, UPSTAIRS DEPT hans. Now arrivals added, /| Q5 to |Q)00 ■■ SLIPPERS0 Foanitread Slippers in a number of pleasing styles, A gift Mother is sure to appreciate, Qfi v SWEATERS . ’A\ EAN LONS •« Pullovers and Cardigans, FINE ENGLISH WOOIS ~ Pullovers and Cardigans, BULKY KNITS - Cardigans, Popular colors and styles, nr EXERCISE TOCSIN 1961 MAGRATH, AIBERTA. The ifcgrath Civil Defense Or{ ization, under the supervi >n of Mr. Vic Bohnei^ controller and Mr. Charles Ifetkin, deputy, took part in exercise Toosin on Friday Tfey 5th. The alert was sounded at 8:10 and the control room located'Tn the Lions Club Rooms was operatioral at 8:17, the exeroise to continue for 10 hours. Corimunications, in charge of Wayne Robinson, had direct contact with Sone Headquarters In Lethbridge, Also assisting in this section whs Stan Ford, Ed Evans and Wally'Smith. All communications to and from the local control room had to pass through this department. "* Operations was under the supervision of Shelton Ririe with Brenda Coleman and Leitha Leishman as recorders".' All outgoing messages had to have the approval of thii officer before being processed. A complete record of all incoming and outgoing messages was recorded here. " Distribution was supervised by Arthur Spencer with Jerry Leishman as assistant. All incoming messages were processed by them and directed to the proper departments for action. The intelligence department, headed by Stan Morris had Stu Van Horn ad assistant with Bernice Anderson as clerk, and floug Harker as plotter. They had control of all messages and compiled a situation report for transmission to Zone Headquarters eveiy three hours. These important happenings were also charted on a blackboard in the control room. The following departments came under the heading of Services and were capably handled by the following: Police — Const. Norman Stearns; Fire - Syl Rariokj Rescue — Walt Pashuk; Health — Dr. Dahl and Barbara Davies; Utilities - Wally Smith; Welfare - Cal Alston assisted by Lucille Gurney, Emra Coleman, Jean Dudley, Blanche Merkley, Miry Dudley and Melva Hocking. Jack Bridge"co~ ordinated Warden services and the following acted'as runners during the day: Blair Meldrum, Greg Anderson, Dickson Morris, Bernie Norton, Norman Robinson, Blair Harker and Richard Blu- m.ell. In the opinion of the controller the operation at this point proved very successful With few difficulties experienced. At a conference following the exercise "suggestions were made to the controller by the various departments for improvements to be made in any future exercises. It was mainly thought that a much Metter warning signal should be given as even some of the staff, who were «waiting the call, did not hear the fire engine siren. Patients in the Magrath Municipal Hospital during the past week included Mrs. Ruth Taylor, Mr. Gerald Wenaas, Mr. Floyd Dennett, Mr. Fred Reil, Mrs. Garda Law, Mrs. Ada Leishman, Mrs. Lillian Minor, Mrs. Louisa Bird and daughter, Johnnie and Susie Cutowski, Mrs. Eva Jensen and son, Kyle Secretan, Mr. Bert Gibb, Rebecca Wijhf, Mr. Luke Muriknmi, Mrs. Christie Harker, Mrs. Muriel Schneidt, Judith Ann Bullock, Mrs. M?.ry Minyfeathere, Mrs, Annie Corliss, Richard Trex- el, Miss Rebecca Wurtz, Mrs. Susie J K Entz and Mrs. Twila Steed. Friend's1 will be sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Kathryn Scott, wife of Rev. Stanley Scott formerly of Magrath. She passed away last week in Ottawa Civic Hospital, The Scotts resided in Migrath from 1954 to 1957 during which time Rev. Scott was minister for the Nhgrath United Church charge. During the latter part of their stay Mrs. Scott was on the staff of the Magrath Municipal Hospital, She spent 18 years in teaching and administrative duties at the Toronto General Hospital prior to coming to Alb^ta. Elaine Sabey of Champaiyn, Ill, end Sau* Lou Driggs of Calgary were honored guests at a pleasant ”get-to-gether" Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Gloria Alston. "A social evening was enjoyed and tasty refreshments werved to the following ladies: Mesdanes Miry Lou Minor, Darlene Miller, M'.ureen Rasmussen, Tess Gruninger, Shirley Neilson,' Nola Madge of Milk River, Hazel Gorham, Betty Briggs, Jean Passey, Karma Harker and Joyce Campbell all of Lethbridge, Lucille Blaxr.ll, Ruth Johnson, Eva Marie Harker, Doreen Alston and Gloria Alston. NOTICE: Anyone having ba. s eball equipment for use by Little, Pony, or Juvenille Teams, please contact Jim Cook or Stan Morris, FOR SALE: Wooden land leveller - 9ft. x 22 ft. House 16 ft, x 22 ft. Burns Harker. CARD OF THANKS: We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to the Lutheran Indies Aid and all those who were so wonderful in giving their help at Alma’s and Mike’s wedding. Especially ltrs. Annie Johns, Mrs. Luc 111 p. Christ1 ianson, Mrs, Annie Hillmer, Mrs. Louise Dow, Mrs. Jay Meldrum, Mrs. Clara Salberg, Mrs, Marie Minor and Mrs. Ardella Bennett. Also the girls and boys. You were all just* wonderful, thanks again. Art and Jennie^ Nelmann. FOR SALE: 80 base Hohmer piano accordian with case. Also slat spring for full size bed, Jane McKendry. NOTICE: The Brownie and Guide door to door Cookie Sale (which was to have been held last Saturday) will be held this Saturday, Miy 13th, weather permitting. THEATRE NEWS: Wednesday & Thursday NAKED EARTH cinnerascope, with Richard Tood, Juil- iette Ger co. Friday &. Saturday ROOTS OF HEAVEN, cinnemascope, color with Errol Flynn and Juliette Gerco. Wed. & Thurs, ANNA ID- CASTA with Earths Kitt & Seamy Davis Jr. " The Evening W. A. held it’s regular monthly meeting at the home of "Mrs. Al«a Whitt Tuesday night with 23 members in attendance. Following the business portion , Pres. Ifcrjorie Tomlinson presented Mrs, June Matkin of Milk River, a former resident of Magrath and member of the organization, with two beautiful pictures on behalf of the Evening and Senior W. A.’s. Contests were conducted by Norma Owens following which the'liostesses, Mrs, Whitt and Mrs, Veia Hillmer served a delicious lunch. GREETINGS TQ ALL MOTHERS ON MOTHERS DAY. No better time than Mother’s Day To greet you with a grateful thought, And thank you fondly Mothers dear . For eveiy happiness you’ve broughtISEMINARY GRADUA TI0N;Exercises will be held this Friday at 8 P.M. in the First Ward ’x Chapel. Following the graduation program a dance will be held in the Assembly Hall. Fort Macleod Orchestra in attendance. NOTICE: The Women1s Hospital Auxiliary will hold the annual Florence Nightingale Tea and Pantry Sale in Shorbe's Cafe, Saturday, May 13th from 3 to 6 P.M, LAMB LEG ROASTS TEI© ER .per lb ,8 590 '•MKIIIIHiniHIIMHIIHIHHUIIIIIHIIIHIlllllKiniHIIIIIIKIIIHIHIIIIIIHUIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIHHIdlHIilHHtir) SAU SAG EME AT - fork Fresh ground .per lb. 390 Jubilee PORK SAUSAGE 1# trays MA.GRATH GOLF CLUB: Our opening party has been set for Saturday ne±t, Ifey 13th at 7:30 P.M. in the Club House. All members and partners are invited to attend. Dress oasual. Refresh-« ments optional. Tombstone Tournament scheduled for'last weekend and cancelled because of inclement weather will be held Sunday May 14th starting at 1:30 P.M. Golfers are reminded that memberships’"Were due on My 1st and that all non members must now pay green fees. ATTENTION PINE TREE GROWERS: Anyone wanting pine trees phone 173 or see Wayne Robinson by Saturday, Trees will be here Thursday night. Price $1,50 each, Vic Gruninger, BEEF ROUND STEAKS or ROASTS, lean, tasty, per lb 690 COTTAGE ROLLS HALF OR WHOLE. ,per lb. 630 BOLOGNA By the piece .per lb 33 Swift's CANNED CHICKEN 2#2oz. tins.eaoh 89C FOR SALE: 8 ft. propane refrigerator and propane bottle. Mrs. J, Erickson. Ph, 179 HAIRDRESSING DONE AT HOME: Ferms, sets, cuts, and shampoos done at the Ton Dudley residence. Diane Dudley, Ph. 377, . FOR SALE: Spring fryers - dressed or live' weight. Also pullets. Jim Cook. HOME MADE CHOCOLATES - $1,50 lb. Olive James FOR SALE: Saddle horse - "5 yr, old bay mare. Well broke. Terry Zimmerman, Ph. 128r5. FOR SALE: Used Westinghouse automatic washer. Very reasonable price. Clarence G Jensen,* Ph.- 369. WANTED: Baby sitting. Beverly Baxter, F6R SALE: 1 - 3yr, old Holstein heifer. Due to freshen soon, Fred Reil, Ph. 184. FOR for NOTICE: Anyone travelling to work in Lethbridge from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. please contact me. I am interested in sharing a car or talcing turns with mine. Ph, 272, Ed Evans, FOR SALE: McClary cook stove, has been converted to gas. Complete with grafles, Martha Miller, FOR FOR SALE: seed. SALE: SALE: 400 bushel Campana Earley suitable Ernest Driggs, Ph. R810 Ponflac seed potatoes. Ruth Hovey.’ Ph. R513. 2 good Durham miUc cows, Ph. R713 Lester Hillmer, SETS: We have a nice is stone settings. Nicely gift boxed. sure tp please Mother 495 to 695 DRY GOODS DEPT well as colorful J^lightLes • PLASTICS : Mother COTTON NIGHTIES: New floral prints lac trim. g q HAND BAGS would be so pleased With a new haifdbagV See the colorful assortment of soft marshmallow |9St0398 CINDERELLA PIN & EARRING SET: Gold filled, with Aurora BorealA very beautiful set ALASKA DIACK DIAMOND SET: Pendant and ear1 ring set, daintily styled in tiny drop settings. Attractively boxed. AURORA BOREALIS SETS: See the necklace and earring sets in Aurora Borealis settings Styles that áre Nicely boxed. COSTUME JEWEIRY selection of Necklace and Earring sets in any number of styles and colors NYLON TRICOTS: In p3flstics the j^test shades regtLLGr 3nd Snorij** ie styles - and oh C01°rS* HAND TOOLED: Beautiful han |98 to 025 tooled patterns. ip9g to 2S8 NYLON TRICOT LONGS: Smart styling combined with top fashion make this an ideal gift item. lace trim on collar and pockets. t0 420 NYLON TRICOT SHORTIE PYJAMAS - in two very popular styles, baby doll and capri. Lovely colors. Lace trim. Slips • NYLON TRICOTS: We have a“ large assortment of Nylon Slips, all trimmed in 3noe ar tricot. 225 io 450 COTTON SLIPS - eyelet trim« to Miss Jean Steele, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Steele, graduated from the Lethbridge Junior College Monday last. She is now employed with Northern Asbestos Co, in Lethbridge. Congratulations Jean GLOVE SETS Nylon Simple« Gloves with matching nylon scarf. Lilac, Melon, Olive, Blue, Rose,0^ White, etc.lt GLOVES See the array of Gloves, an ideal gift for "Mom". Available in all the popular shades. 794 to 2^5 •SCARVES You will find a good assortment of scarves in oblong style as headsquares. t [19 JEWEIRY.e, NYLON HOSE. DEEP PILE ORLON RUGS CUSHIONS . CUSHION TOPS,.velvets, satins DRESS FABRICS .L A gentle Quaker, hearing a noise in the house, rose from his bed and investigated. With his gun, he stood quietly in the doorway and confronted a burglar*.""Friend, " he said, "I would do thee no harm for the world, but thee standest where I am about to shoot." K.cN'S^ BOYB WEAR - ~Mrs, Emma Clark.Jias returned to her home in Burdett after spending a'week visiting with her sister-in-law Mrs, Emma Judd, ARRIVED Fisher accompanied by Boots Brown Leather Work Boot - Kodiak by Grebb, Soft leather upper. Has new V I L I T sole - cushion walk, durable, light weight, extromely flexible, slip resistant, oil . A new shipment of resistant, heat and cold resistant, Menrs Dress Slacks in the latest styles and shades. Soe the new shadow stripes. Mrs. Elaine Sa bey of Champa iyn, Hl, has been visiting with friends and relatives in Jfegrath. At the weekend"Er, Orson Bingham, Mr, Francis Bingham, Mrs, Mary Gurney, Mrs. Mildred Peterson, Mrs. Ruth Nalder and Ltrs. Sabey motored to Spokane, Wash, to visit with ltrs, Grace Peterson, Elaine left Wednesday morning to return to her hone in Illinois' TO 95 Mr. and Mrs Mrs. Dienna Meeks and daughter Debra and Mrsi Geraldine Anderson and Denise and Ronald all of Salt'lake City have been visitors at the hone of Mr, and Mrs. Duane Harker. All have returned 'to their hones except Mrs. Fisher who renained to visit with her parents er sole and heel. Expertly made. Drip Dry Cotton Diend |O50 J^ew Continentals DROWN LOAFER STYLE DRESS SHOEs Goodyear welt, continent— , - • < al styling with pointed toe. Neolito sole and trouscrs 1x1 grey or greep. Slim leg, regular hool. |Q5Q — ’ DIACK IGAFek DRESS SHOEs Goodyear welt, leather sole, semi pointed toe. Very plain and neat looking, Corn/’ortableCasuals-. Biack Eik Leather Oxfords, plain toe with thick crepe rubber sole, Q Jdand made Oxfords : The Cavendish hand made oxford, expert craftsmanship. Double leather sole, plain tow, 2 eyelet tic. Leather sole and heel, 2^) 0™?D CONTINENTALS: Drip Dry Cotton Blond Slacks that need little or no ironing, wrinkle and soil resistant. Mint, Tan, Brown, CORDUROYb t Comfortably ‘Styled corduroy I belt loops. — - SATEEN SPORT CHECKS. 4 very ular Casual slack. Drip dry fabric in small check pattern. Grey, Green, Brown. ^)95 HARDWARE DF PLANTERS WALL PLAQUES .Copper, gift boxed KROMEXWARE Crome with wood trim. Sandwich, ceke, serving trays. FIGURINES : Assorted. Variety of styles CANISTER SETS: Brass, Crone and enamel sets ' Miss MJrra Elumell is visiting with her'parents, Mr. and Mrs. Russel Elunell following completion of the University term in Edmonton where she was studying Education. END TAELES. .Regular $5.95 MAGAZINE RACKS.Regular $4.50 MAGAZINE RACKS «.Regular $2.98 NESTING CHA 1RS.Regular $4.25 . STOOLS .Regular $13.50.« Sngiish Jione Ckma Please Mother this Mother’s Day by starting her in a set of fine English Done Chine. WE HAVE OPEN STOCK DINNERWARE IN THE FOLLOWING PATTERNS: Petite Point, Silver Birch.American Beauty'.'.Silver Maple. Tea Rose,.Blossom Time.»lSrgurite 3'9 IO15 Mrs. Emna Ova rd of Taber is a Itegrath visitor, the guest of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs, Less Cook. Mr, and Mrs, Hugh Passey of Vancouver are visiting friends and relatives in N&grath and district. BEDDING PLANTS WILL EE ARRIVINO FOR MOTHER’S DAY, Baskets of Bedding Plants . 490 each PEONY ROOTS, BLEADING HEARTS . | 00 each POTTED PIANTS FOR MOTHERS DAY WILL EE ON HAND TOO. Wayne Robinson was the lucky winner of the Lions "Suit of the Month", Anyone interested in nbta Trying tickets for the next "suit of the month" draw, may contact any member of the Lions club. They urge your support in'Tihis project for the proceeds from It' go towards community projects, especially the swimming pool and the skating rink. ELECTRIC SANDWICH TOASTERS EIECTRIC SANDWICH TOASTERS “ ELECTRIC IRONS ( Dry & Steam) ELECTRIC KETTLES ELECTRIC MIXERS f TOASTERS ELECTRIC HAIR DRYERS. FLOWER CORSAGES : See the lovely corsages for Mother, Roses and other artificial flowers in pleasing arrangements. Assorted colors, 290 to 9S0 each. HANDKERCHIEFS : Embroidered nylon, linen, fine cotton and lawn, Assorted patterns and delicate colors, 19£ to 790 Jer-geiis Hand Lotion in decorative container complete with dispenser, REGUIAR $1,50 each . oa. WOODBURY HAND AND BODY LOTION. Moisturizing. REGULAR $1.10 bottle .690 eDecorative Bell stand with sweet smelling perfume in dainty bottle attached. REGULAR 790 . UPSTAIRS. DEPT WOMEN*S SPRING AND SUMMER DRESS COATS WOMEN’S SPRING AND SUMMER DRESS HATS GIFT SUGGESTIONS HUDSON’S BAY BLANKETS.CAR COATS.CADET CASUAL SHOES. .APRONS.CRINOLINES.LINGERIE SETS.SHOES.CORDUROY RUNNERS.,.DRESSES. COATS.HATS.SLIPPERS.HOUSE COATS. JEWEIRY.DUSTERS.SWEATERS., JEWEL CASES. HARDWARE DEP1 Drip Dry Cotton”Kriskay for Mother for making Dusters, etc. REGULAR 85ç yd MEN’S BOYS'WEAR c 1 I ••••••• llltlllllUilltlHillUlllllUllllhi ZENITH SEWING MACHINES: Electric Zenith Sowing Machines - See the handy portable - $64.95, Console - $229.95 cm dtc e w ■ul I [i ri I : Assorted sytlos in Boys Shirts including Cottons and Flannels. HALF PRICE, BOYs PANTS. Dross Pants in stripes and plains. Bolted styles in blended fabrics. HALF PRICE, $ piece Breakfast $8.95. .$24.95 BREAlfeFAST SETS: sots - pleasing patterns. S. pinco Breakfast Sets • END TAELES. MAGAZINE RACKS.NESTING I STOOLS.STOOLS.BOUDOUIR CHAIRS, I TOO STRAIGHT. Insurance salesman: "Now, that will bo a premium of $16.37 a month on a straight life, that’s what you want, isn’t it?" CLIENT: "Well, I would like to piny around a little on Saturday nights." imniiiiiiHmmiiiHiitniiuiiiiiiHiniinititiiibii NABOB ERAI© PURE STRAWBERRY 2 pound >>HiiiHuiiiHihiiHiluiihi|HHutitHUlÚHiriniTiH)itiiinifiiiiiiiihiiiiiihiiHnHiiiiiiiii .mitmimi ¡POTATO CH IPS ROLY POIY 100 puck . 530 PIE FILLINGÄoz 290 JIFFY CHOCOLATE DRINK. ,2pOTld. 990 FRUIT COCKTAIL.^:,-13.15m.2 tinB 530 . . HiiifiinummniHHimimmmrïn “Peso TOMATOES. ORANGES. CELERY. CABBAGE. CANTELOUPE Droduce fï*esh collo crisp rijje bags & tender .stock solid green heads .per tube.,.». . dozen . 230 or 2 for per lb. each 250 790 450 150 290 WE HAVE A GOOD SUPPLY OF CHOCOLATES - FAVORITE BRANDS - ESPECIALLY NICE FOR MOTHER’S DAY
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