| 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. THE MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD. STORE NEWS STORE HOURS: 8 am. to 6 pm. SATURDAY; 8 am. to 7 pm. WEDNESDAY:'- 8 am. to 1 pm. TELEPHONES: Office 21$ Dry Goods Dept, 124; Groceries 4; Hardware Dept. 34. MAGRATH, ALBERTA.Friday, Sept. 11, 1953. smartly styled UPSTAIRS IN THE LADIES READY LITTLE GIRL r U JUST STARTING TO SCHOOLl ’ I WOOL FRINGE AND ' COLLAR TRIM Asst, colors of blue & white with red design, brown and J yellow, & wine and grey. R SIZES 4, 6, and 6x. PRICED AT $4.25. . SCOTTY TWEED IN EVERGIAZE, multicolored red, green and brown. DO 1—1 c" o' o VJ SOMETHING ! "NEW FOR THE CORDUROY SKIRT AND CHECKED'.' COR WESKIT SETS. FOR THE YOUNG MISS SIZES 4, 6, & 6x<gg PRICED AT $4.50. SEE UPSTAIRS DEPT! WE HAVE ANOTHER STYLE with brown and yellow stripe, blue and red stripe and green and gold stripe.,. PENMAN “T" SHIRTS . Size small to fit Boys 6 yrs.$1.39 Just ' the thing to 'complete your back toW chool outfityV SIZES 8 and 12 Priced at$3.85 S3.30 1 lb. can - $1.20 3 lb. can' Messrs Cal Alston, Don Harker, 0 ” HJllmer, Glen Passey, Mark Passe; u.ic . Harker are combining and swathing f >i ' Pick Development Co., north of Bass ti There are 40 men althgether. . Mr, Claude Peterson and daughtei ' Vonne left Thursday morning for Edm i. ■ ? where she will be employed. DEAUTIFUL TISH-U KNIT SWEATER SETS 7m i JUST ARRIVED UPSTAIRS. 09.95 for th-» Mr, & Mrs, Gary James and son Rix of Calgary were week-end guests of v ents, Mr, & Mrs. Harry James. HOSPITAL PATIENTS; Bryan Meldrum, 115 ka Eliza Rich, Detty Hillmer, Yvonne W<>< Avilda Matson, Mrs. Beth Wilde, Mrs. 5: mel, Mrs. Leta Overn, Mrs. Wm. Vandris Daniel Wipf and Daby Dill Minor. JL eases• 1 lb. tin .35 5 lb. tin.41.70 OUTSTANDING COMBINATION OF CHEMICALS KNOWN FOR THE CONTOL OF WIRE B U M K C LJR 3 pound tin .$2.65 Contains no mercury dduusstt. For treat-rOR. MAWÊrTffi WORM & 1 poujad can.:.o.#1.35 5 pound can.'.$5.50 10 pound can . . . $10.50 FREE WITH EACH 5# PURCHASE OF LEYTOSAN, 1 DUST REPIRATOR. Mr. & Mrs.’ Jack Turner of Calgary visited, relatives and friends in Magrath last week. They were here for the huptials of her nephew, Ro,bert Lee Mercer of Darnwell. Mrs. Sadie Taylor returned to Calgary with them. MODERNIZE YOUR KITCHEN WITH THl^ / ATTRACTIVE CHROME SETHI Hard plastic cover.Red color TABLE AND FOUR CHAIRS, shining chome finish on both table & cha.: priced at.fEN - f PACK UP FOR COtLF^ with Travelgard •SUITCASE •••••• oo.o- ;1 Spy^ljl^y AfiE•».••.o.9o.c> u BETTER QUALITY prices ' SUITCASE. . ;i6.t 44RGER SUITCASE .____ $29. fC i WE HAVE OBERNIGHT CASES TC . THESE» SETS••,*••••••••••.$.ip WE HAVE ALSO ANJJ ASSORTMENT , TRUNKS AND OCCASIONAL LUGGAGE "THE MAGBaTH TRADING CO. J'ri '' i FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SEPT. H & 12. KELLOGG'S CORKFLAKES. family size.2/49/ WESTERN PURE CIDER.VINEGAR.,24 oz.25/ 5 lbs. CORN MEAL. 520 CORNED BEEF. Boston brand.,.12 oz.35/ .CAMPBELLS CHI CKEN SOUP. 3 tins^. 590 5 lbs. CROW BRAND SYRUP.92/ MILD.CANADIAN CHEESE.45/ lb. 4 lb. tins qooOooqooooo ooqooooooqq ' BEVERLEY PEANUT BUTTER, i., 16. o z. 37/ PINK SALMON.».,,tall tins.39/ \ V I / t 1 3 for ®2/ oodoooooooo ooQooooooq —», ,16.oz. tall tins. LIBBY'S CATCHUP 2 - 13 oz, bottles . 45/ MEAT SPREAD- 2 tins <••*•*•2 5/ JELLO- 5.asst, pkgs* .49/ MY YEAST «n mv t r»n 4 for 17/ MILD CANADIAN CHEESE. 2 lbs. Tenderized PRUNES GIANT SIZE VEL. SUNLIGHT SOAP. 0 0 I • 4 * 2 for ,45/ lb. . .55/ .760 .250 FREgB. FRUI TO. VEGETABLES PRUNES.Italian. .B. C. on now. CORN. .fresh cobs. .32/ dz. PEACHES. . . .B, C. Hale.$2.60 cse TOMATOES. . .B. C . Field. .17/ It- GREEN PEPPER,. 25/ lb. GRAPES. .jred and blue. .19/ lb. BANANAS. . ,golden yellow.2#/49/ CANTALOUPES. 36c.,.25/ ea. CAULIFLOWER.,. 19/ lb. CANDY. .35/ lb. . . . - - - • > PORK CHOPS. tasty.'. 630 lb. COTTAGS.ROLLS.tender made.680 lb. MEAT & CHEESE LOAF.sliced.470 lb. PORK SAUSAGES. home-brand. .450 lb. MINUTE STEAKS.tenderized.670 lb. COTTAGE CHEESE.creamed. 250 pkg. BEEF CHUCK ROASTS.lean.450 lb. The Semi-Annual Sunshine Party of the Relief Society was held at the farm home of Mr. St Mrs. Lolavee Jensen Thursday afternoon, with 33 ladies present. The following ladies enjoyed a lovely social afternoon: Mesdames Eleanor Spencer, Annie Gibb, Matilda Phillips, Bernice Dudley, Winnie Bourne, Vinnie Poulsen, Rose Card, Lillian Naylor, Dora Coleman, Afton Anderson, Irene Strang, Laura Bridge, Melis^Thomson, O^ive Heap, Eliza Rich, Margaret Fletcher, Emma Judd, Nellie Matkin, Leah Hamilton, Margaret Meldrum, Let~ itita Critchfield, Minnie Cook, Ila Poulsen, Avilda Harker, Lillian Taylor, Genevieve Sabey, Geneva Neilson, Lydia Anderson, Lasca Jensen, Allie Robinson, Gladys Coleman, Allie Robinson and Miss Letitia Hall. Mrs. Allie Robinson was in charge of the entertainment with Mrs. Margaret Fletcher conducting Community Singing-followed by a talk on . "Lord Mintc- Came To Town" by Mrs. Laura Bridge. Reminiscent Games were played, and pictures taken, A delightful plate lunch was served and prepared by the 1st Ward Relief Society Presidency, assisted by the Sunshine Committee. The following is a handy Recipe for unexpected callers: UNBAKED COOKIES by Mrt. Adele Coleman Boil 3 minutes: 2 Cups White Sugar o 2 Tablespoons Bitter \ °UPS Oat"ieal 4 cup Milk 3 Tablespoons * 1 Cocoa METHOD: Mould quickly t “up Nuts!““4 into shapes as the mix- P W • tures sets very quickly. Additional fruit, i. e. dates or raisins, may be added. Mr. St Mrs. Frank Sabey, their son Ralph and daughter Erva Dean, Mr. Dennis Dudley and Miss Dixie Toomer enjoyed a trip to Vancouver and other West Coast points, returning Sunday evening. Dennis remained there, where he has found employment. Saturday, Sept. 5that 4 o’clock the home of Mr. St Mrs. Steve Szabo was the scene of a pretty wedding when their daughter Margaret exchanged marriage vows with David Ott, son of Mrs. John Ott and the late Mr. Ott of Calgary. The young couple were united in marriage by Mr. Wolfe Johnson, an ordained minister of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Miss Lois Dyck of Lethbridge was bridefemaid and Steve Szabo Jr. was best man. Following the ceremony a wedding supper was served to those present. After a short honeymoon at Banff, the young couple will make their home in Calgary. The best wishes of the community ate extended to them. . Mrs. J. Bozajeski recently visited in Edmonton where^was the guest of her sonin- law and daughter, Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Hewko and family. ‘ TISH-U KNIT SWEATERS $4.95 & 5.00 UPSTAIRS’ Sunday evening the farm-home of Mr* & Mrs» Wallace Dudley was the scene of a Family of the Elder Family, when nine sisters, Vo brothers (3 were unable to attend) and their father, Mr. John Elder, aged 87 years, of Salt Lake City gathered together for a very enjoyable time. Those present were: Mrs, Della Wolsey of Deaver Lodge, Saskatchewan; Mrs. La Verle Sears of Connell, Washington; Mrs. Lois Roy of Palm Dessert, California; Mrs. Beth Mac Dowell and Mrs. Clare Miller of Spokane, Washington; Mr. Austin Elder of Trail, D.Ci Mr. & Mrs. Moral Elder and family of Coaldale; Mr. & Mrs. Leo Miller ( a niece) and baby of Coaldale; Mr. & Mrs. Bert Gibb, Mr. Sc Mrs. Wallace Dudley, Mr. & Mrs. George T. Dudley and Mr. & Mrs. Ted Hocking of Magrath; and Mr. John Elder of Salt Lake City. Two sisters, Mrs. Della Wolsey and Mrs. Lois Roy hadn’t seen each other for 30 years. Moses Fromm of Raymond took pictures of the family group. On Monday the group attended a Darbecue Steak Fry at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Geo. T. Dudley. Square Dancing was much enjoyed with Mr. Elder (the girl’s father) both dancing and calling the Squares simultaneously. Mr. Elder has 14 living children. WANT ads FDR SAIE OR RENT: The Fulwood House. John Bozajeski. NOTICE: Anyone wishing to entertlâ .the Rod and Gun Pheasant or Duck Derbies, have your birds weighed at Donnalee Cafe, ie sure to get a bird entered so you’ll be eligible for Consolation Prize. Lyman N. Turner. FOR SALE: Baby Buggy. Mrs. Adele Colemar. WANTED TO RENT: A Fann. Joe Muzer. NOTICE: The Magrath Second Ward Genealogical Society is putting on a Pageant, Sunday Evening, Sept. 13th at 7 o’clock in the Second Ward Church. Everyone is invited to attend. FOR SALE: Karkov Winter Wheat. $1.40 a bushel, out of bin. A. Wiloinsky. A CARD OF THANKS: I wish to thank all my friends who showed me so much kindness while I was in the hospital, especially the boys from Me Intyre’s. Collin Passey. FDR RENT: 2 Rooms. Joe Muzer. FOUND: A. Picnic Lunch Box containing Salt & Pepper Shakers, Cabbage, Carrots, Dish Towel, etc. was left at Soren Sorensen’s back-door step on Saturday, Aug. 29£h. The owner may have it, if called for. FOR SALE: 1 doz, Qt. Bottles and 1 doz. Pt. Dotties, Improved Gem. Maizie Lawlor. LOT FOR SALE: Ideal Location in a good neighbourhood. Franklin Smith. NOTICE: The Hospital Auxiliary Meeting will be held at the hospital at K P.M. on Friday, Sept. 11th. A good attendance is requested. Mrs. Louise James. DON’T FORGET the Annual Meeting of the M.A.A.A, at the Town Hall, Friday, Sept. 1 11th at & o’clock sharp. 0. Hendersen. STRAY: Young Day Saddle Horse with White Legs, Dranded/5 Right Jaw. Rockport Colony Miss Winona Balderson- aid Mish Beth Ridley of CAlgary spent the holiday week-end at the home of Mr. & Mrs. F. F. Balderson. TOWN OF MAGRATH As all money appropriated for building sidewalks for the year 1953 has been spent, the Town is not prepared to coopprate in holding any additional conorete walks this year. - Dy order of the Town Council. — A taxpayer commented: Pingree Tanner and family on a Wednesday afternoon, built a cement side-walk at their home, which would have taken the town weeks to build. All rate payers please take notice that the 4% discount period for the payment of current taxes will expire on the 14th of September. TOTAL TAXES PAID to Aug. 31, /53. Current $23, 400.98 Arrears $',074.67 Payment in lieu of taxes , 1,400.00 (Prov.) Municipal Assistance Act 9,621.54 Picking reapberries at their farm-home Mrs. Afton Keeler saw a large man, comp- lletely stripped of all his clothing approach her. Thinking it may be an escaped Doukhobor from Dritish Columbia, she was ready to call the police. As the man came closer, she discovered to’ her surprise that it was her husband, David, who had had all' his clothes ripped from him by the combine, PARK THEATRE NEWS; THURS. "BITTER RICE" with Silvano Mangano and Doris Dowling. FRI. & SAT. You’ll Thoroughly Enjoy James Stewart in "CARBINE WILLIAMS". MON. & TUES. Ann Sheridan & John Lund in "STEEL TOWN." In Color. (Adults.) WED. & THURS. "THE FAR FRONTIER" with Roy Rogers & "RAINBOW ROUND MY SHOULDER" The following ladies attended a Country Club Tea at Lethbridge Wednesday afternoon: Mesdames. Marjorie Tomlinson, Martha Rusler, Irene Sellens, Gwen Harker, Ina Dlaxall, Flora Austin and Signe Jorgensen, Tuesday evening Mrs. Della Wolsey gave a very interesting talk to the 2nd Ward Gleaners on the intriguing life of Uranium City (Deaver Lodge), Sask, where she, her husband and family have resided for the past two years. I A hail storm damaged crops in the Twin River district, Tuesday evening. BEAUTIFUL FALL COATS & DRESSES ARRIVING DAILY!THE WEEKEND FRIDAY & SAT. Ê Irtó 94 X 100 ins. 1 pair to a customer SPECIAL. $4,98» CHILDRENS SIZES 11 - 5. Neolite soles. Zipper or elastic, for sport or house wear. REGULAR. SPECIAL. .$4.50 $2 .'98 OS' WATER PITCHERS.REG, $1,10 SPECIAL. 85/ MIXING BOWLS.,large size,. .,$1 .65 .$1.15 REG S PECIAL PLASTIC FLOWER VASES REG. . SPECIAL.,,.,. • •00 • 0 . 0 0 0 0 .75/ .4«/ G1RL5 DRÊ55E5 Äj JUST TH • ' ' \\\\ z --- J ALSO KRISKATS IN blue, T Í yellow and agua E THING FOR SCHOOL. GIRLS DRESSES IN SCOTTY TWEED WITH ANGORA TRIM. z, ? * J RAION PIAID WIffi ■' 'IT.WHITE PIQUE |RIM. r u o • • • • a • • • • y Mr, & Mrs, Leo Coleman, Mrs« H, S, Taylor, Miss Alberta Mercer, Mr. Tom Dud» . ley and Mr. & Mrs, Jack Turner of Calgary attended the wedding reception of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lee Mercer, son of Mr. & Mrs. James L. Mercer of Darnwell, Wednesday, Sept. 2nd in, the L.D.S. Church Lounge in Lethbridge, They were married in the Alberta Temple at Carftston. Mr. James Mercer is a former Magrath resident and is very well known here. Mr. & Mrs, John Dozajeskl spent the holiday week-end at Milk River, visiting their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. & Mrs, Charles Beresnak arid family. Miss Elizabeth Spencer left Wednesday morning for Edmonton where she will teach school at Me Kernon School. . DIG SHOE SAINTS STILL ON UPSTAIRS’ SIZES 4 to 14 --- BARGAIN PRICED ' at ~ 1/3 OFF Fridnds will be sorry \to hear of the death of Dert Parkinson, fbrmer Magrath, resident, at Kelowna, D.C, Cancer was considered to be the major cause. He left Magrath a few years ago to make his home at Wingfield, D.C, Mrs. Rita Gibb is visiting her son, Dale in Salt Lake City. Her daughter, Mrs. Lois Larson and two children of Cardston are staying at their home in wagrath.nc . •i MAGRATH TRADING CC. LTD." Mr. & Mrs. B. G. Kirkham and family of Edmonton, Mr. & Mrs. E. J. Karren and daughter, Charmaine of picture Butte and Mr. & Mrs. Percy Poulsen of Taber have been recent visitors of their mother, Mrs. La Vinia Poulsen. . X 54. white, 0 e 9 <9 a a 9 green, blue. Size 54 Colors: rose, yellow & --- $1,19 ea. Mr. & Mrs. Dan Rusler have as their guests her parents, Mr. S Mrs. Drinnan of Stettler. WIDE SELECTION--COME IN NOW --- FIRST QUALITY TEX MADE COTTON PRINT. GUARANTEED FAST TO WASHING. Included in shipment is 40 different patterns to afcoose from. PACKAGED IN 4 yard LENGTHS.,.width. $2.49 & $2.19 pk. Mrs. J. Niwa of Acadia Valley, Alberta tecently visited with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. & Mrs. A. P, Devlin. Mrs. Devlin returned home with her mother. Mr. & Mrs. J. F. Spring had as their guests last week-end, their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. & Mrs. Grant Campbell of Calgary. On Sunday they motored to Glacier Park. NEW "GOODY" CURLERS IDEAL FOR HOME PERMANENTS. MADE OF VENYLITE-— FLEXIBLE, SMOOTH and SOFT. 8 on a card --- - --- 25$ card. Mr. Adolf Ruzas arrived by plane from Toronto Thursday. The women there fried eggs on the sidewalks, which were done in 20 minutes. It was 110’ in Toronto when he left and 44 degrees in Lethbridge when he arrived.,. . Mrs. Eleanor Hofer is teaching school at Coalhurst this year. SUBSTANDARDS IN LADIES COTTON LISLE SIZES 9- 10i Priced, at 69/ ■ WABASSO PRINTED FLANNELETTE --- 12 bolts of lovely . pieces. 75/ --- 79/ yard. Harold Tanner left on Friday for his holidays. He was accompanied by his sister, Melba and son Ricky to their home in Burley, Idaho. From there he motored to Salt Lake ©ity and Monticello, Utah where he will be joined by his wife, Norma and her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Barton, They expect to leave on an extended tour of Mexico and other southern points. A determined soul will do more with a rusty monkey wrench than a loafer will accomplish with all the tools in a machine S^°P’ — Rupert Hughes. COY/BOY KINGS $4.25 Miss Jessie Dohnet left last week for Edmonton where she will take a business course. STOCK UP FOR SCHOOL THIS FAIL.,. sizes 11 - 16 PRICED AT iiENS pure . wool dress, socks. KROY WOOL. .WILL NOT SHRINK.PIAIN DIAMOND WEAVE or TWO COLOR DIAMOND WEAVE. $1.95 pi !. WE HAVE AISO MENS COTTON WORK SOCKS. NYLON REINFORCED HEEL AND TOE. 790 pr; Mr. & Mrs. Harlan Thompson of Los Angeles, California, were Magrath shoppers Tuesday. Their Spring Coulee crop is very good. Mrs. Thompson says Bob’s meat prices are much lower than in the U.S. Mr. & Mrs. Kay Bennett, daughters Debra and Cheryl, Miss Thelma Miller, Mrs. Marinda Bradshaw and Miss Dorothy Bradshaw spent the holiday week-end at Kalispell, Montana. They motored over Logan Pass, $2.95, $2.35 & $1.95 9® / a bargain: for to cl ear men and * I ,1 1 f’ 1 JACKETS to match priced at $4.65 SMART OXFORDS FOR SCHOOL OPENING, neollte soles, braided vamps, moccassin welts, U toe, mud welt. $9.95 pr Mrs. Ruth Blumel is a patient in the Magrath Municipal Hospital. Her condition is still considered critical. "MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD."
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