| 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 NEWS Published Weekly since 1932 by The Magrath Trading Company 30 cents CRIME STOPPERS Sometime Friday night May 3 or Saturday morning May 4, we had a break in at our Quonset. Several T.V.'s, several lawnmowers, one dishwasher and clothe's dryer were taken. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2,000.00 for any information leading to the arrest of the suspects. sk st jk st Canadian Cancer Society Thank You sincerely for the support shown for the volunteer canvassers from the communites of Magrath and Welling. Your response was overwhelming again this year, as over $2400.00 has been raised so far this year. Also please be aware that some areas were not canvassed due to various reasons and the inclement weather but canvassers well be out in the next few weeks. Thanks again Co-ordinators Canadian Cancer Society. Mary Sallenbach Tina Crowder. & A & & & & HEY MAGRATH Did you know that there is only 3 months until the 4th annual NO - COST CLOTHING DAY. JULY 30, 1996 We are accepting all donations of clean clothing Just for your convenience this year there is an EARLY BIRD DROPOFF AT THE ' BLUE GOOSE" Sponsored by the Women of Magrath's Churches? Questions?? Call Judyth Stewart @ 758-3701. & A & A 5*c A This Friday May 10 remember is Magrath Hospital Auxiliary "Florence Nightingale Annual Luncheon & Bake Sale" at the Seniors Centre. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Luncheon is hosted by the United Church Women this year. Door Prizes - Tickets on Hand Quilted Tricot Bedspread will be available and drawn for. Please come & support us. & A A & Jc & - New Books at the Library "Knights" by Linda Lael Miller, "Hotel Paradise" by Martha Grimes, "The Enemy Within" by Larry Bond, "In Heaven As On Earth" by M.Scott Peck, M.D. (a novel) "Alistair MacLean’s Rendezvous", "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman, "The Prophetess" by Barbara Wood, "Requiem for a Glass Heart" by David Lindsey, "The Stone Diaries" by Carol Shields" "Buried in Stone" by Eric Wright, "Full Stop" by Joan Smith, "Rose" by Martin Cruz Smith. NON-FICTION: "Conversations with Anne Rice", "Living with Prostate Cancer" "The Breast Book", "The Shelter of Each other" "Rebuilding Our Families", "The American Family, Discovering the Values that Make Us Strong" by Dan Quayle, "Talking Straight" by lee Iococca, "Family Matters" by Judith Timson. NEW VIDEOS: "Pocahontas", "Cinderella", "Babe", "Blue Collar", "Naked Hills", "Baseball Card Collector", "The Making of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Behind the Shells". Having trouble seeing the print in books? We just have received a Chinook Arch rotating collection of Large Print books by popular authors that will be in our library for the next 3 months. Come and browse to see if there are any that you enjoy. A A A A A A BINGO - BINGO - BINGO - BINGO - BINGO All members of the community are welcome to play Bingo at the Seniors' Centre every 2nd Thursday. Next Bingo is May 9th, 1996 A A A A A A THANK YOU so very much for all your support in our wedding. We love and appreciate You. Alan & Patricia Dudley Kirk & Peggy Sorley Mark & Shawna Dudley. A A A A A A Quick fix for eyeglasses If you lose a screw in your eyeglasses, insert a wooden toothpick through the hinge as a temporary replacement until you can get the glasses properly repaired. Break off the toothpick and it will hardly show. Magrath Council Council has decided to go ahead with the necessary upgrade to the computer and to add more valves & piping at the water plant. Total cost is $7,000.00. The Town has $2,500 and will be able to come up with the difference. The Lions Club has donated the sod, shrubs, flowers and the labor to get the work done for the landscaping at the new Library. Magrath citizens would like to see a wading pool added to the pool facilities. Under the "Vitalize for Life" Program - we may be able to get the grants necessary for this. A A A A A A Baseball Updates Senior League Baseball (14 & 15 yr olds) Magrath lost 4-1 against Lethbridge. Junior League: Magrath lost to Coaldale 12 - 7, but they came back with a 13 - 3 win against Lethbridge. The Magrath Zeniths won 16-8 against Claresholm. A A A A A A » The Churches of Magrath, Raymond and surrounding communities will be combining to produce Handel's "Messiah" this December. Those who would like to participate in the choir, orchestra, or production staff are invited to attend an informative meeting. Date: Sunday, June 2 Time: 7:00 PM Place: Raymond High School Auditorium H I Purchase the Score $10.00 Meet the Conductors Rehearsal Schedule Sign Up to Audition for Solo Parts Choir Committees Organized For more information contact: Cam Atwood 758-6438 Irene Grunnmger 758-3135 Scott Wolsey 758-3992 ‘J i The Friends of the Library have received more donations from Bill Tracy, Willy & Norma Wocknitz, Ron & Tammy Low, Barbara & Bruno Brandt, Renee & Neil Nordquist and Tessa & Richard Wilde. Joe & Pauline Critchfield have donated in memory of Loren Critchfield. Norm & Melva Christensen have donated in memory of Jeff Heninger. ) TOM KARREN GYM THURSDAY, MAY 9th 7. EVERYONE WELCOME Come sea and hear us perform our festival numbers Box 1942 TU 4K5 Lethbridge, Aiberta Res/Fax: (403) 758-6339 • aohicul?u*»a. 'CoMwr ici*; KANcr*r««cc E»timatl's*24 Hou»«* DALE GREAVES 24 HOUR SERVICE (329-0965) •7ccc*»'O««c tM»TAui_Ar»o»*t.*AiA»»« & 5ccu»rr» S**rc««s• Coupure» SvtvRMt & C*e-ts* ¿A' - .■■ ■ • ■ . ■ -■ CARRIAGE HOUSE THEATRE . : ' . ■ ' . ’ ■. -Presents- May 9 « ■A .¿A .¿/Ai? ■ ■ FOR RENT 2 bedroom home with oversize single garage. Renovated and painted in and out. For details call John at 758-6060 or 758-3131. FOR RENT 1 bedroom suite available. $250 per month including utilities. FOR LEASE Industrial/commercial building in Town Centre 8,500 sq. ft including 1,500 sq. ft of office space. Call John at 758-6060 NoticetoGrade 12.Students Entering Nursing Magrath Hospital Auxiliary presents eaoh year a "Margaret Long" Scholarship to the student with the highest marks entering nursing. To apply send letter & copy of final marks to: Magrath Hospital Auxiliary. Attention Mrs. Alma Whitt Box 639 Magrath, AB. TOK UO 'k'k'k-k-k'k Dr. Alan & Patricia Dudley are leaving May 17th for a mission to Romania. We will miss you. Prettier shelving Before you line your kitchen drawers and closet shelves, measure the space to be covered. Then, cut a piece of cardboard to size, and cover the cutout with a pretty liner paper. The cardboard piece pops into place and is easily removable for quick, no-fuss clean-ups. Teach kids to lend a hand Teach young children to help out on laundry day by putting away their own clean clothes. Just tape a picture of the individual pieces (socks, T-shirts, pajamas, etc.) on the outside of their dresser drawers. e how much you card TO MOM Thanks,mom,for being what you are, For all the dear & thoughtful things that you have done so far. For showing so much patience and such understanding too, Today and everyday, mom This loving wish to you. "Happy Mother's Day!" WITH LOVE. ****** Only one men in a thousand is a leader of men—the other 999 follow women - — Groucho Marx $&'Who ran to help me * when 1 fell, And would some pretty story tell, Or kiss the place to make it well? My mother.” Anne Taylor, “My Mother" “All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother’ attributed to Abe Lincoln EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Alberta Treasury Branches Magrath Opening for casual part-time teller. Must be available throughout year to cover for holidays/illness. Drop off resume at ATB Magrath. Phone (403) 758-3345. Closing May 10th, 1996. ****** Multi-Family Garage Sale Lots of good things, toys, kids clothes, bikes, household good, 2 twin comforters & sheet sets, "Dinaurs" pattern and much more!! Trading Company Hall 9-2 p.m Saturday May 11th. ****** GARAGE SALE UNITED CHURCH MAY 25, 1996 Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. If you have any good old stuff you don't know what to do with DONATION'S to this sale will be gratefully accepted. Phone Virginia Hillmer 758-3129, Eve Lee 758-6862 Betty Twitchen 758-3240 for delivery to the Church or pick up by Thur. May 23. Thank You. ****** WESTWIND REGIONAL DIVISION NO. 9 Invites applications for the following position: HUTTER VILLE COLONY One Temporary Full-time Teacher Assistant to work with handicapped children at the Hutterville Colony. This position will commence on May 13, 1996. Please forward application & resume to: Dr. Mel Cottle Superintendent of Schools Westwind Regional Division No. 9 P.O. Box 10, 445 Main Street Cardston, AB. TOK OKO ****** The "Great Pack-Rat" Sale Multi-family - household items, furniture, craft items, toys, renovation items, dishwasher, doors, mirrors, lites etc. 9-3 Sat. Mayllth (*if raining we will hold it the 18th of May*) Regehr's 136-3 Ave. S.W. 1 block S.W. of tennis courts. * * * * Multi Family Garage and Bake Sale Saturday May 11th 9 a.m. till 4 p.m. 169 East Harker Ave. For your Carpet & Upholstery steam cleaning & general cleaning needs. Call Wayne Bourelle 758-6414 REMEMBER TO. CALL TAI Foe AppSance Repair Furnace & Hot Water Healing Refrigeration & - Air Conditioning, etc. Tai Hancock Raymond 752-3866 Fully Licensed Technician CLASSIFIED ADS DEADLINE: TUESDAY 12 NOON PHONE 758-6377 Wanted: part-time work- Wanted: Clean landfill. GARDEN ROTOTILLING Less than 30 words—$1.07 1/4 page— --- -.——$7.49 Full Page—Copy Ready—$25.00 Small ad (2.5"X 3.5")-$5.35 1/3 page --- --- $8.56 Full Page—We do—.—$37.45 1/2 page --- —.$10.70 Flyer insertion (your paper) spring & summer. Call 758-6675 & ask for Barry. M.15. A A A A A A Needed: riders or a ride to Utah leaving May 18. Call Renee Nordquist 758-6659. A A A A A A Family from Edmonton looking for a home to rent for July & Aug. For more info call Lori @ 758-3325. A A A A A A Wanted: used anorak hiking coat, also one pair of size 10 rollerblades. Call 758-6894. A A A A A A For Sale: 1 pr. size 10 all leather wolverine brand dress shoes $10, o.b.o. 1 pr. of 501 Levis jeans, waist 29, 30"length, never been worn! $20 o.b.o. 1 Crash Fest Dummies tape (God shuffled his feet) $3 o.b.o. Call 758-6894. M.8 A A A A A A Wanted: Pasture for 14 longhorns with no calves. Call Larry or Trevor 758-6294. A A A A A A Wanted a good gas lawn mower. For sale or trade a Black & Decker electric mower. Call 758-3830. A A A A A A Call 758-3994. J. 5. A A A A A A Baby Bunnies for sale - $2.00 each. *lots of variety - all different colors. Call 758-3827. M.23 A A A A A A To sell - Sears electronic radial arm saw. Call 758-6414. A A A A A A Computer for sale. Call Self Service Direct. 758-3577. M.15 A A A A A A 1977 tent trailer, sleeps 6, offers. Call Elizabeth Olsen @ 758-3156. A.24 A A A A A A For sale:cut & split firewood. Avilda Coleman 758-3084. M.22 A A A A A A Wanted to rent: Summer pasture for 6-10 cows. Lorenzo Davies 752-4192.M.8. A A A A A A Now's the time to get your lawn mower serviced and blades sharpened. Rototillers, small engines & farm machinery also repaired. Free pickup & delivery in Magrath for lawn mowers & rototillers. Call 758-3750, Cell # 308-2207. M.8. A A A A A A Normally same day service. Call LOWELL KENDRICK, 758-3620. Please leave message if no answer. $20.00 per garden. Hint: if fistfull of soil crumbles when taken from 6 in. deep, soil is ready to rototill. Wet soil gives lumpy garden base. M.l. A A A A A A WOLSEY WORKS For all your renovations this Spring. Call 758-3992. J.26 A A A A A A SPRING GARDEN WORK -Ro to tilling -Plowing -Yard levelling for grass planting Call: MIKE HARKER @ 758-6664 Thank you for your support in 1995. J.26. A A A A A A I will be offering a pre-school program in my home in the fall. $40.00 per month Runs till May. Anyone interested call Karen Chipman 758-3675. M.S. Only the Best For momJEANIE'S HAIR FASHION Professional Haircare at pleasing prices Open from 9 am to 5 pm Tues, thru Sat. For appointment call 758-3379 A A A A I will be offering a once a week Play School Program at my new home beginning in Sept. Thur, mornings or afternoons. 4 yr old & 3 yr old (out of diapers) If interested phone Dana Bruce @ 758-3729. M.8. A A A A A A COUNTRY LANE SALON 758-3339 Your Family Hair Care Centre & Tanning Salon CUTS * PERMS* COLORS* Seniors Specials at all times Open Monday thru Saturday 7 a. m. to 9 p. m. By Appointment Only. A A A A A A Standard First Aid Course First Aid, infant, child & adult CPR. $55.00 per person, fee includes manual and certification. Friday May 18 from 6 to 9 Saturday May 19 from 8 to 5 Times & dates subject to change. To register or for more information, please contact Brenda Stringham 758-6374. M. 15 A A A A A A For rent: Older 3 bedroom home in Magrath, large lot & close to schools. Kitchen appliances, washer & dryer available for use. Contact Carol @ 758-6822 after 6. A A A A A A For rent: Large 2 bedroom basement apartment. Available June 1st. Jacuzzi tub & laudry facilities available. Phone 545-6146 or 758-6725. A A A A A A For rent: 3 bedroom older home, 1 block from church & downtown. Quiet neighborhood & big yard. Abstainers only. Call 758-3700. M.29 A A A A A A For rent or sale: 2 bedroom home between hospital & school. Great beginner home. Call 758-3209 after 4 p.m. A A A A A A For Sale: New 1600 sq. ft. bug. 3 beds, 2 bath, washer & dryer on main floor. 75 x 130 lot. Call 758-6835. A A A A A A Character home for sale Recently renovated, located on a large corner lot. 1100 sq. ft. 3 main floor bedrooms main floor laundry. And what's more, you can supplement your payments by renting out the upstairs suite. Appraisal completed & selling for appraised value. $64,000.00 Contact Scott or Falene 758-3992 M.S RENOVATING? NEW CONSTRUCTION? Come See Us at WINDOWS Sc DOORS Quality you can count on!! Located in Magrath fin the Tanco Bldg ] 758-3233 Pb-one 758-6206 Fax “Holdup? I prefer to think of it as fund raising.” great idea I carry along a folding TV tray table while I'm dusting. It's handy for holding items as I move them from tables and shelves Pat Habinger, Spearville, Kansas MORE GROCERY SPECIALS MAY 6 - 11 Western Family Orange or Grapefruit Juice 1 liter $1.18 each Western Family Apple Juice 1 liter .98 each Delmonte Juice 3 pk $1.28 each Western Classic Cookies 400g $2.68 each Western Family Flour 10 kg $4.98 each Western Family Evaporated Milk 385 ml .88 each Western Family Coffee 300g $2.68 each Kelloggs Mini Wheats 725g $3.98 each Western Family Granola Bars 190-225g $1.88 each Western Family Pickles 1 liter $1.98 each Western Family Mustard 250 ml .78 each Western Family Ketchup 1 liter $1.48 each Western Family BBQ Sauce 455 ml $1.78 each Value Priced Complete Dry Dog Food 8 kg $4.98 each Western Family Dog Food 640g $1.18 each Value Priced Complete Cat Food 8 kg $7.98 each Western Family Bathroom Tissue 24 pk $7.48 each Western Family Jumbo Paper Towels 2 pk $2.28 each Value Priced Bleach 3.6 liter $1.48 each Western Family Orange Juice 1.89 liter $2.68 each Western Family Margarine 454g .98 each Western Family Cheese Slices 500g $3.48 each Western Family Cream Cheese 250g $1.98 each Western Family Frozen Vegetables 1 kg $2.28 each Western Family Ice Cream 2 liter $2.28 each Western Family Orange Juice 355 ml .98 eachMEAT SPECIALS may 6 - 11 Outside Round Roast Sirloin Tip Steak Pork Shoulder Butt Roast (Boneless) Western Classics Smoked Ham Western Classics Bacon Western Classics Light Turkey $2.28/lb $2.98/lb $1.98/lb $5.03/kg $6.57/kg $4.37/kg $1.98 each $2.28 each Maple Leaf Sliced Meats Maple Leaf Devon Ham $1.68 each Maple Leaf Devon Bacon An Extra Special Selection! $1.48 each $2.49 each HOME HARDWARE WILL HAVE LOTS OF FLOWERS FOR MOTHER S DAY > RICK’S WELDING PORTABLE To use the last drops of bottled salad dressing, add a few teaspoons of vinegar and 'A cup of ’ mayonnaise. Shake and serve! M.T.M. GARBAGE DISPOSAL Dependable! Reliable! Pick-up every Saturday Only $7.00 per month takes al! the worry out of trash disposal. give us a call today 758-3463 ■ ' OWNER RICK BERES WE. WELD EVERYTHING FROM CHAIRS TO TRACTORS ' PLEASE CALL ME FOR ALL YOUR WELDING NEEDS "8" PRESSURE QUALIFIED 758-6427 PRODUCE SPECIALS MAY 6 - 11 McIntosh Apples 3 lbs. $1.68 each Red Grapefruit 3 for .98 Valencia Oranges .58 /lb $1.28 /kg Anjou Pears .68 /lb $1.50 /lb Tomatoes .98 /lb $2.16 /kg Celery Hearts 24 oz. $1.59 each Fresh Express Garden Salad 1 lb $1.48 each New White Potatoes .49 /lb $1.08 /kg SENIORS NEWS: Our Wed. suppers for May is tonight May 8, May 15 May 27th. Our Friday Potluck Supper will be on Friday, May 24th. These suppers are at 5 p.m. at the Senior's Centre. Bookings for the Senior's Centre should be made through Joe or Lois Czech. Ruth Rollingson received an early Mother's Day Gift when she got a phone call Saturday night telling her that her 17 year old grandson, James, son of Roy and Nesa of St. Albert, successfully competed in the Canadian National Tae Kwon Do Finals in Edmonton. He won the Call them at 758-6308. TRAVEL NEWS: We are now booking for a trip to "Rosebud Theatre" for a dinner and the play"Mousetrap" well known mystery by Agatha Christie. This will be on Sat. May 25th. Cost is $35.00 each for the play, dinner & bus fare. If interested call the travel committee: Baker's 758-3207, Doreen Alston 758-3281, Hazel Rasmussen 758-3545, or Margaret Leishman 758-3241. SENIORS GAMES NITE Alternate thurs night to the Bingo. Next game nite is Thur. May 16th at the Seniors Centre. Canadian Championship for the heavy weight category for 19 years old & under. In July he will represent Canada at the World Tournament in Spain. Congratulations from everyone in Magrath! KEN JENSEN 758-3669 MAGRATH, ALBERTA For all your roofing & siding estimates! HOME HARDWARE HOME OF THE HANDY MAN” *COME IN ANDREE OUR NEW R.C.A. TELEVISIONS: 13 INCH, 20 INCH, 25 INCH, 27 INCH AND 31 INCH. LARGER SETS ARE AVAILABLE. THESE T.V.'S HAVE THREE YEARS PARTS & LABOR WARRANTY. *WE HAVE BONUS CANS OF TREMCLAD WHITE & BLACK SPRAY PAINT. THERE IS 25% MORE PAINT IN THESE CANS. *WE HAVE LARGE PEAT MOSS BAGS, SELLING FOR $6.99 EACH. ^NORTHERN TELECOM REFURBISHED TELEPHONE REGULAR LOW PRICE OF $19.99 NOW ON FOR $9.97. *BEAUTI-TONE LATEX PRIMER UNDERCOATER. REG $25.99, ON SALE $18.97. *BEAUTI-TONE LATEX ACRYLIC SEMI-GLOSS PAINT. REG $30.99. ON SALE FOR THE SUM OF $24.97. Fertilizer Stakes • Slow release formula feeds the roofs for vigorous growth. • Easy to use ¡ust insert them in the soil around the plant • Lasts for 60 days • 10-10-10 EVERGREEN • 16-10-6 TREES & SHRUBS • 8-16-6 FRUIT & ORNAMENTALS *IT WILL GET WARMER SO WHY NOT DROP IN A CHECK OUT OUR POTATOES SEEDS, WE ALSO HAVE LOTS OF GARDEN SEEDS FOR YOUR GARDEN. *DON’T FORGET THE WE STOCK DIESEL FUEL CONDITIONER. Concentrated Fertilizers 15-30-15 Flowering Plant • Increases blooming and encourages large, long-lastinq blooms. 30-10-10 Ever-Acid • Specially formulated for evergreens, cedars and other acid-loving plants WHAT THE NUMBERS MEAN The ^irs> number mcons nitrogen *yhrch. mokes the plant g'o* UP apd green The scco-xi number means phosphorus which mokos the plant grow DOWN >o develop c oooa strong roc’ syslcm third numbs means polcsh which ••akes ‘be p’a~ ALL AROUND to help ’ stay healthy o»?d hardy. GROCERY SPECIALS MAY 6 - 11 Legend Ice Cream 2 liter $3.98 each Legend Frozen Yogurt 2 liter $3.98 each Dairyland Yogurt 750g $2.19each Shape Cottage Cheese 1% 500g $2.19 each Shape Light Sour Cream 500 ml $1.59 each Revels, Creamsicles, Fudgesicles 6 pk $2.49 each Old Dutch Chips 200g $1.49 each Breyers AU Natural Ice Cream 2 liter $4.99 each Beatrice Florida Premium Orange Juice 1.89 liter $3.29 each Beatrice Sour Cream 500 ml $1.39 each Western Family Bread 567g .88 each Western Family Soup, Chicken Noodle, Cream of Mushroom, or Vegetable 284 ml .58 each Western Family Tomato Soup 284 ml 2 for .88 Western Family Jam 375 ml $2.28 each Western Family Peanut Butter 1 kg $3.48 each Western Family Pink Salmon 213 g $1.28 each Western Family Pineapple 398 ml .98 each Western Family Fruit Cocktail 398 ml $1.18 each Western Family Tomatoes 540 ml $.88 each Western Family Mushroom Pieces & Stems 284 ml .78 each Western Family Beans 398 ml .68 each Western Family Macaroni & Cheese 225g 2 for .98 Western Family Pudding 4 pk $1.78 each Western Classic Pop 2 liter .88 each Scope Mouthwash 1.06 Uter $3.98 each
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