Magrath Store News (November 15, 1946)

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. KIDDIES HOUSECOATS RAYON QUILTED Pink Blue Sizes: 2, 3, 5 yrs. $3.50 $4.95 CHENILLE Just like Mother’s. So cosy and warm. So smart and....

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Main Author: Magrath Trading Store
Format: Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: J. A.�Ririe 1946
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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. KIDDIES HOUSECOATS RAYON QUILTED Pink Blue Sizes: 2, 3, 5 yrs. $3.50 $4.95 CHENILLE Just like Mother’s. So cosy and warm. So smart and. practical. American Beauty Coral Rose, Blue, White Sizes: 4 to 10. $4.95 Ladies Ready to Wear Dept. Magrath Trading Co. Ltd. Mews for Ladies THEY'RE NEW THEY'RE SMART THU'RE DIFFERENT. White Sheared Lamb with comfy padded sole. Featured in the leading fashion books. Small, Medium and Large. $2.95. Kiddies. Slippers CHILD'S WHITE FUR SLIPPERS.$1,50 Sizes 6 to 11 BROCADED T-STRAP SLIPPER, assorted colors. Sizes 50 to 10. Priced: 75^ CAVALIER BOOT in Red and Blue Fislt. Sizes 5 to 10. .$1.10 JUNIOR IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS H* "KIDS KLOZ" OVERALLS A light grey fleck bib overall* Sizes' 2, 4 and -6 yrs. $1.39 / ) fa " DOESKIN OVERALLS Wine Blue Pearlgrey Sixess 2 to 8 $1.89 y COTTON PULLOVERS JS-/-S Striped sweaters in medium antPELarge sizes. Short, and long sleeves. Knitted neck band, 65j£, 89$* and $1.35 GENUINE DOESKIN FABRIC JACKETS with belt adjustments. Green, Brown and Navy in sizes 4 and 6 years. Suitable for play and school. Priced at $1,95 BRUSHED WOOL JACKETS v/ith knitted backs, sleeves and band. Sizes 30, 32 and 34 in Brown, Green and Wine with contrasting colors. Smart and Dressy. Priced.'.$4,45 BOY’S SCHOOL S EVERYDAY BOOTS . Steel hooks and eyes. Toe cap. Stitc,hed sole. Rubber heels. Lined, "Heweston” in Wide and Narrow widths. Black only. Sizes: 1 to 5| $4.25 Mrs. M, Bradshaw, Mrs. Elsie Murray and son Blair are visiting relatives in Leth­bridge this week.,,,.,. Misses Ione Clifton and Annie Moll spent the weekend at home after attending Teach­er’s Convention at Lethbridge.,.,,. BLACK CALF OXFOEJl-a "best for growing feet" u Toe Cap, Blucher cut. Rubber heel lift. "Eclipse” Oxfords In sizes 10 to 13f. Gene McCarty, Marvin Godfrey, Grant Crookston and' Ray Harker each got a deer. Snow was waist-deep until the two day Chinook arrived. Hundreds of elk, but they stay in the park, they know where the line is. A number of teachers attended the Teacher’s convention in Lethbridge last week,, George Gygi of Lethbridge was a re­cent visitor, ^/?z/7y ■i-t Uil (fa 1 STAND /it e e ? c yotrt Ja/'I I E L D S •J N 0 l R W £ A R .We have an_orcLar in,,Transit,^. Ask._forL Jbhem, Mrs. Marie Bevans and daughters of Cardston are guests of her parents, Mr, & Mrs. George Thomson,. . . ■ Melvin Bingham had the misfortune to break his leg, last Friday,.,, Miss Joanne Coleman of Barnwell was a weekend visitor.,,,,, CORDURuY JACKETS with knitted sleeves, backs and waist bands. Smart Wines and Blue, Sizes: 28, 30, 32, 34, Priced $4,25 Born to Mr. & Mrs. Roy Rollingson, a daughter November 12th at Moose Jaw, Roy phoned his grand^ mother, Mrs, Nellie Fellger that mother and daughter are fine,,,,•,, Mr, & Mrs. John Loxton and family, Mr, Warren Loxton, Mr. Garth Loxton of Coalhurst, and Miss Nelda Loxton of Raymond were weekend guests at the home of Mr. & Mrs, George Loxton,,,,,,,••• JUST ARRIVED TODAY, THURSDAYt BOYS WINTER UNDERJEAR AND BOYS OVERSHOES, at the lion’s Department, Magrath Trading Company Ltd, Phone Dry Goods, 4r3, ."This is ths day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice ana be glad in it" Psalm 118:24. Mr. & Mrs. Bill Harker of Calgary were weekend visitors. Mrs. John Filiak and daughter Patsy spent the weekend in Raymond.,,., ' Mr. & Mrs. Fictor Deglow were re­cent visitors from Chin. MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD. HARDWARE DEPT. phone 34. 12 KEY PIANC That will win the heart of any little Miss. $3,25 XYLOPHONE $1.00 DRW S All metal* A boy’s heart desire. 700 WOODEN BLOCKS Alphabetical design. Hours of pleasure for Kiddies is derived from a set of blocks, 300 to 950 d frv /j OVERSTUFFED DOLL CHAIRS Pink and Rose covers. $1.75 ■. '"7" .■ ' ■ Fireside Chat Sunday evening was held at the home of Mr. & Mrs, Lynn Harker, Mr. Horace Ririe entertained the guests with some very interesting moving pictures taked in.California, Utah and Magrath. Guests present were: Mr. & Mrs. Reed Bennett, Mr. • & king. Horace Ririe, Mr, & Mrs. Austin Bennett, Mr, & Mrs. Lynn Harker, Mrs. Burns Harker, Misses Jill Gibb, Martha Harker, Jean Ririe, Hermine Briggs, Dawn Robinson, Lucille Matkin, Pearl Ehlert, Barbara Riri = Helen Harker, Doreen Harker, Marianne Riri Joan Ririe and Messrs, Robert Balderson, C. J. McClain, Morgan Ririe, Tom Karren, Allan Anderson, Gordon Coleman and Malcolm Bridge.• Mr. & Mrs, J. Bozajeski have as their-guests their daughter, Mrs, Jessie Beres-nak and son of Bow Island. Mrs. Gwen Olsen and daughter Linda of Aetna are visiting with her parents, Mr. & ' Mrs. H. Jensen. Mr. & Mrs. James Anderson have at their guest his sister, Mrs. David Wall-work of Salt Lake City, Utah. Mr. & Mrs. R. D, Bradshaw of Cald­well were Magrath visitors last week. i Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Ririe are the par­ents of & daughter, born Nov. 11th.,. "SUNNY SUZY" BAKING SET. Reai ovenware. $1.50 SEWING MACHINES, that feeally sew. What little girl wouldn't love a Sevang machine of her own? $3.75 KIDDLES ALUMINUM WARE, a pure aluminum pro­duct; 4 saucepans, a frying pan, a pie tin and 3 spoons. $1.00 TEATIME PLASTIC DISHES 4 cupp 4 saucers 4 tea plates. $1.10 LITTLE MISS LAUNDRY SET consisting of a metal tub, metal x /i\w\ wash board and a wring- ) i< er with i / rollers. ••--'I / // /y $1.50 METAL CONSTRUCTION SETS Educational for the young engineers* $1,95 to $8,95 * / ' ROCKET BLOW GUN, shoots 50 / feet. 3 rocket bullets, 5r J/ .^jjd animal'targets. I !_«. r/lS^ | fj $1.20 JIG SAW PUZZLES.,.200 to $1.00 HEAVY DUTY TANK TRACTOR.$2.10 DUMP TRUCKS, metal. 600 to $2.35 MINIATURE DRAG-LINE, meTa.1. Will pick up objects and dump them in piles. $4.25 AUTOMATIC PLASTIC PISTOL with whigtle.400 DOUBLE GUN HOLSTER.850 SINGLE GUN HOLSTER.500 SKILL BALL GAME.600 FORTY-FIVE GAME. $2.60 MAGIC DARTS, fun for all. $1,75 "TOTO", THE BALANCING ROBOT.650 RUBBER BALLS, .,.700 and .,.800 SPONGE BALLS, 100, 150 and .250 ROIiY POLY CLOWN. \ . .$1.00 RING TOSS. »$l,00 IE xi! u 51 VrU f i'll Pyu-' d'S ! i & Don’t consider your­self a full-fledged Shnta until you’ve gilded your gifts with lovely wrappings. Allover pattern S sheets, 20 x 30 100 Tissue Paper, red^ white, groefa^ / 9 shoots.50 I ' Mr. & Mrs. George Heathershw spent a few days here from Banff. They are both feeling fine, (George still swears by MoKonzie King),.,.,,,,. Misses Ann Trofenanko and Norma Tennant of Lethbridge were weekend visitors.,.,, Mrs. Thelma Turner and daughter Janet of Raymond spent the weekend with relatives. GRENIER BANDEAUS In White or Tearose. Good uplift style in sizes 32, 34, 36, 38. 850 to $1.15. Nursing Brassieres in sizes 38, 38 & 40., $1.50 Cellophane, plain, per sheet, ,40 SEALS* Valupak, 50 asst'd,.seals, tagB and cards. .100 PAPER RIBBON, 12 ft. Red, Blue, Green 100 a bdl. Greeting Cards 12 cards to a box.•••••■•■••.».,750 15 '• ” " "• .550 12 ” " ” " .690 12 rt *" '* 390 The regular meeting of the Magrath Lions Club was held at the Assembly Hall, 1 Monday evening, Nov. 11th a good attendance. , Mrs. Annie Steele assisted by Mrs. Hazel Woolley and daughter, served a very delio- ' ious chicken supper. An Armistice program was enjoyed with 1.1, Elmer Ririe as guest speaker and Miss Ethel Gibb as soloist. Plans were discussed for the forthcoming Lions Carnival. George Coleman, Sr, of Lewiston, Mont, caught a ride to Magrath, The throe other j occupants of the car, (women) on their way to Calgary, to do some shopping (Art Weid-erman’s mother, a banker’s wife and a rich widow), Ono of the ladies, said George, ' purchased a $1700.00 fur coat in Groat [ Falls, on their way up. George travels in fast company. They called at Magrath on their way home. Mrs. Grace Peterson-of Calgary spent the weekend here with relatives. TWO PIECES OF TARTAN PLAIDS HAVE ARRIVED. 27 inches wide, red predomin- - ating. Priced at 490 a yard. Mr. & Mrs, Calvin Merkley and son of Cardston wore recent visitors,.,.,,. Mr, Alan Paulson is a business visitor in Great Falls, Mont,,,,,, PENDANTS 750 CROSSES 600 w CO STUMS JRWRLRY EAR-RINGS 390, 500 and 650 /•.? ,1 $ *>* V HEART BRACELETS 750 V7* X - V ■/ I - t ' ? . CHATELAINESs- Assorted styles. Priced., ,750 NOVELTY PINSj- Assorted styles. Priced•»••••••,650 SOMETHING NEW IN CHINA ORNAMENTS "Skunks”, 890 each. CHILDREN* 5 Christmas slippers BROCADE SILK SLIPPER^ button strap. Sizes: 5 to 10.,,750 BROWN or BLUE OPERA STYLE SLIPPERS Sizes: 10 to 13. . .,,,950 CAVALIER FELT BOOT. Red and Blue, Sizes 5 to 10,,,,,,$1,10 Hiss Shirley Stevenson is at home with her mother, Mrs. Reva Stevenson, Shirley has been employed at ffcterton this summer,.*•••.,» Mrs, Velma Godfrey of Cardston is the guest of her mother, Mrs, Julia E. Ririe. tea towels and tea, towelling PIGTEX WEDGIES, Red and Blue, Sizes 11 to 2. ,.,$1.29' John Sklenak, Raymond, farms for the Knight Sugar Co., had 24 tons of beets to the acre. Manure 14 loads to the acr©,,(manure spreader). Planted the middle of April (85^ stand),., frost. We inspected the field ourselves, Mr, Ellis Piepgrass, fieldman, told us that E, M, Francais, Barnwell, had 63 acres .a 20 ton to the acre. Mrs. Neew&na Sorenson of Ogden, Utah was a recent guest at the homes of her , aunts, Mrs. Sadie Taylor, Mrs, Enma V Coleman and Miss Alberta Mercer, Mrs, Sorenson was accompanied by her aunt, Mrs. Mae Turner of Calgary,,. . Mr. Lawerence Hawkey of Calgary spent the holidays with &is family*, Mrs. Leona Palmer and son of Raymond visited relatives here this week.,,,. GIFT PACKAGES FOR MEN. ON YOUR LIST, A nationally advertised set contains:- after shave lotion, and shaving cream, large size,,.,,,,,,,,»,,.,,,,»,,,$l,00 "WOODBURY* S" a popular brand that needs no introduction. Set consists of Brill-iantine, facial soap, shaving stick, after shave lotiSn, Right for the well-groomed man,, „.•••••• "AYWON" GIFT SETS, Very , popular. Shaving Stick, ■ Toothpaste, hair tonic, J " shaving lotion and talc, Smartly boxed, i I - $1.00 !’- Notion Counter, Dry Good£._ Dept. phone 4r3, Magrath Trading Co, Ltd, L ( Mrs. Cecilia Dudley has as her guest, her daughter, Arvilla of Edmonton,.,., Mr, & Mrs, 0. R. Blumel visited Sun­day in Lethbridge, guests of their dau- . ghter and son-in-law, Mr, & Mrs. Wendell Davies,•«,,,. LINEN TEA T,0WELS, Red or green border . 9853: each LINEN GLASS TOWELS, Red borders' only. 750. each, RED & BLUE CHECK TOWELS 590 each. FANCY PATTERNS:- Fruit designs, blue, red, green 750 each. Geometric designs with floral centre 650 each. SMART DINETTE SUITE In rich walnut shade. Set consists of 4 leather covered seated chairs with open fretwork backs, well braced legs for durance, A smart extension table with closed pedestal. The buffet takes the place of a china Gabinet with the centre glass door, with closed side compartments with shelves. A full-width linen drawer, A cutlery draw also, 1)210.00 Remembrance Day was observed in Magrath with a number of Veterans meeting at the Legion Hall at 9:15 a,m. to march to the Second Ward Chapel for the Sefvice of Public Worship which was well attended by the citizens of Magrath and district. Opening hymn ”0 God, Our Help in Ages Past", Scripture by Bishop M, ELmer Ririe, Prayer by Bishop C. C. Spencer, Vocal trio by Mrs, Cleo Ririe, Mrs, Gean Wheeler and Miss Ruth Keeler, Address was given by Major A. E, Larke, with Roll Call of Honoured Dead by L. B, Tanner, president of the Canadian Legion, Prayer for bereaved by Major A. E. Larke. Beb-sdicition by Elder J. T. Steele. The congregation proceeded to the Cenotaph where services under the direction of Major .4, E, Larke was opened with "O’ CaneLda", after which the ceremony of the laying of the Wreaths was followed by the Last Post, Reveille and the National Anthem, Silence was observed. Benedict­ion was gi-ven, A dance sponsored by the Legion was well attended with John Gruninger winning the door prize, TEA TOWELLING by the yard, 490, 590, 700 and 890 a yd. N, W. Peterson, Welling, Reeve of Sugar City Municipality, "brought his Indians to ,town to equip then vdth rubber boots, clothing, etc. Efels still had 30 acres of beets in the ground. Speaking of highways Mr, Peterson says the Magrath to Lethbridge road will event-! ually go north by Ross Baker’s and then west of the Airport, The hard-surfaced road from Coutts will come to Raymond and then north, **My own opinion” he added. That is b. bad coulee north of Baker’s, We have our "doots" about thiB I trail. Anyway they intend to gravel it soon. ■ GKANTIC . - , S B 1 © 0 o o 0 S cl 1 6 O o o o A table of Ladies Blouses, Kiddies Sweaters, Knitted . Rompers, Pullovers, 99/ each. Mrs. Ulricka Jensen, age 92 years the 26th of August, after a lengthy ill­ness, passed away Wednesday, November 13 at the home of her daughter, Mrd. Dora Coleman. She is survived by the follow­ing, Mrs. Dora Coleman, Magrath; Erastus N,'Jensen of Star Valley, Wyo.j Mrs, Esther Anderson of Raymond; Mrs, Sana Hogenson of Stirling and Mr, -Alma Jensen of Pooatella, Idaho, Christenson Bros, are in charge of arrangements. v ’’Happy the man, whose wish and care A few paternal acres bound, Content to breath his native air In his own ground. Whose herds with milk, whose fields with bread, Whose flocks supply him with attire; Whose trees in summer yield him shade, In winter, fire". . .M. The Lethbridge Herald is beginning to harp again 'about the "Smoot-Hawley Tar­iff of the Hoover Republican Administ­ration prior to 1983", At present every­thing the Canadian farmer produces is tied up by the present Kingite Administ­ration. Wheat, hogs, beef, lambs and wool sell for double in the U.S. for what they do in Canada. Nothing can be shipped to the U.S, because of the King Sabargo.Gan a Saoot-Hawley Tariff com­pare with this, and two years after the war ended. The Herald has never heal’d about the King Bnbargo on livestock. OUR NEW BUTTERICK PATTERN BOOKS HAVE ARRIVED, WINTER FASHIONS, 350 a copy. NEW PLAID RIBBONS that will add beauty to that gift parcel or will make cute hair bows. Suitable for dress tfimmings. Assorted colors. Dry OoodB Dept, Magrath Trading Co, Ltd. Phone 4r3 " A good place to Trade". AH ROMANCE’ (Advertisement in an English newspaper). Owner of tractor wishes to corres­pond with widow who owns a modern thrasher; object matrimony; send photograph of machine. • CHROME KITCHEN OR PORCH CHAIRS Leather seats and backs. Two styles. Black or Red or Blue, $11,75 each. Always listen to the opinion of others; . it probably won’t do you any good, but' it * will them, A boaster may be described as a person with whom it is no sooner done than said. LOST: a black wallet containing important ipapers and a sum of money. Reward, Miss Herta Iioll, LOST: FOUND: A pair of green wool gloves. News Office, o Roan mare, vdth halter. Branded left thigh. Reward for return or please advise, LaMar Bennett. TiTO CHOICE LAMBS WILL BE SOLD OVER THE MEAT COUNTER THIS WEEK. ASK FOR LAMB. LEG OF LAMB ROAST, per. lb. 38d LOIN ROAST or CHOPS, per lb.420 LAMB STEW, per lb,,,•••••••••••.150 FOR SALE: Baby carriage. Baby Walker, Mrs, Verda Dudley. NOTICE: A short program of Novelty i dancing will be held at the Assembly Hall, Sat. Nov, 16th starting at 7:80. A ' matinee will be held in the afternoon at 3:00 for children under 16 years of age. Dora Woolf, Friends will be sorry to learn of the passing of Mrs. Mabel Price Gibb, age 61 years, wife of Ma, Henry Gibb, The deceased succumbed to a heart attack, early Thursday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. ELodie Ehlert, She was born in Newport, Wales and was a war-bride* coming here shortly after the First World j War. She leaves to mourn her passing her , huBband, William Henry; and six children Price of Edmonton, Mrs, ELodie Ehlert, William, Jezhell and Ethel of Magrath and Mrs. Mabel Wilde of Welling, Christen­son Bros, are in charge of arrangements, .,.,M,. . Mrs. Jill Harker and Mrs, Vinessa Hamilton were joint hostesses at the former’s home, Wednesday evening at a shower honoring Mrs, Blanche Anderson, Those present included: Mesdames Vada Brown, Maizie Toomer, Gladys Coleman, Lydia Anderson, Estella Karren, Hazel Cook, Eva Toomer, Nellie Ririe, Reah Bennett, Margaret Hindiey, Lottie Harker, Iola Harker, Winnie Ehlert, Vinessa Ham­ilton, Sarah Ehlert, Hazel Woolley, Cleo Ririe, Dorothy Balderson, Effie Bennett and Miss Ruth Anderson, A pleasant soc­ial evening was spent and lunch was ser­ved by the hostess^sj after which the guest of honor was presented with gifts in novelty form. Patients in the Magrath Municipal Hospital this week include Melvin Bing­ham, Fred Myatt, J. H. Moffat of Edmonton Mrs. Christie Harker, Mrs, Victor Grun­inger and Mrs, W, Veale and baby,,,., .,M. Only a few milch cows left and the Council are right after them. Can you imagine advertising for a pound-keeper in November? —■« •• •• ♦•M, MAGRATH TRADING COMPANY LTD, " A good place to Trade.” NOTICE: Chicken Supper and Bazaar at the United Church, Wednesday Nov. 27th Time 5:30 to 8 p.m. Adults 500, Children 250. A Pantry Table will be connected with the Bazaar, FOR SALE: 20 nice Hampshire Pullets, 5 months old, Lloyd Sahey LOST: 1 pair of Glasses, 2 sheets of mu sic, Ethel Gibb FOUND: between Mrs. Gean Wheelers and D. H. Keeler’s, a change purse with silver trimming. Ruth Keeler, Ain’t no use, as I can see In sitting underneath a tree And growlin' that your luck is bad An’ that your life is extra saAJ v Your life ain't sadder than your neighbors’ Nor any harder are your labors; It rains on him the same as you, An’ he has work he hates to do; An' he gets tired and he gets cross, An' he has troubles with the boss; You take his whole life through and through —— Why he's no better off than you, .Edgar Guest. LADIES DRESS PUMPS:- Blaok Suede Pumps with gold studded platform sole. High heel. Sizes 4 to 8 $3.95 Rust Plastic Sling Pumps with military heel. Nailhead t&im. Sizes 4 to 8, $3,95 . Blaok Calf Pump with epen toe, cubam heel, small dressy bow trim, $4,95 1^- (' K. ,, W A I ' X Friday, . at the Magrath Trading Go • 15 th Saturday, Nov, SPRITE CLEANER • 370 , MATCHES, per ctn. 310 ' MrSo StewartTs t ! NEUTRAL CLEAN Bluing P©r bottle 21f\ 830 SA.VAG-R GYTT?tlg 19/ KURLY KAmR PAN GLUANSR 23/ NUTMEG, Purs Blue-Ribbon, % lb,.,350 FAK10US FOODS, Delicious Sphaghetti 210 1 THUNDERBOLT POPCORN.150 ■ CANADIAN I-IONEI, 2 lb, otne,,. 410 CAMPBELL*S TOMATOE SOUP, 2 tins,,, 270 i ORANGE JUICE, 20 oz. tin. 210J. CRISPIE SOUR KIXSD BICKLES. 350 . WOOL FOAM Large,., Snail.,, Two KRAFT DINNER, per pkg. CANADIAN CHEESE, per lb. MACARONI, Ready cut.,. NAVY MITE BEhNS, 3 lb,. MoIviURRAY SALT, 5 lb. PRUNES, 2 lbs. (40-50) lunch counter Sat. 16th sizes ,180 330 390 250 140 310 SPEC I IL POTATOES, 100 lbs. .,.$1.75 8£ lb. bag. .20 PARSNIP, per lb.••••••••,05 CARROTS, 3 lbs.,.,.,.,. .07 CABBAGE, 2 lbs. .05 i CELERY, per lb.,.10 DELICIOUS APPLES* Gee Grade per box. " " " lb. $3.00 .09 BANANAS, per lb.150 ORANGES, 252*3, per doz.•■•»•••• 430 MAC INTOSH APPLES; Fancy per box.,.$3.20 Gee Grade per box.$2.70 GRAPEFRUIT; Texas. Pink 80's 2/230