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. *• I I ' I’ * 'flEiijlM =1 i, i I s . 1 -nninti^ hi1 i eLiuto STORE HOURS:- 8 a.m. to 6 p»m. Wed. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. "EL1 A (l f \ i J\ 1 1 >1 .i MAGRATH TRADING COMPANY LIMITED MAGRATH, ALDERTA. Friday, October 24th, 1947. TELEPHONE NO.s Office 21, Hardware 34, Dry Goode Dept. 4r3, Grocery Dept. 4r2 ££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££ KIDDIES FLANNELETTE SLEEPERS: Sizes 4 and 6 years. Pink only @ $1.29 KIDDIES, 2-FIECE PYJAMAS Striped Flannelette, sizes 2, 4 and 6 yra. @ $1.59 FLANNELETTE NIGHTGOWNS FOR MATRONS. White Flannelette in Medium and large. Long sleeges with cuffs to give plenty of. warmth on cold winter ■ nights. $2.95 GIRLS flannelett: PYJAMAS In assorted colors. Sizes: 8, 10, 12 and 14 yrs. LADIES FLANNELETTE PYJAMAS. *'Dutcher Boy” Style. In sizes Small, Medium and Large. Assorted printed patterns in V pastel shades. $2.98 & $2.95 Dry Goods Dept. Phone 4r3. MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD. £££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££ MISCELLANEOUS ITEM: 0 0 0 CROCHET COTTON, White only Sizes: 10, 30 40 and 50. 150 & 350 TWO PIECES OF REPP DRAPERY HAVE JUST DEEN UNPACKED. KINCAP SEED DEADS For making of ear-rings, etc. Blue, Amber, Coral Black, Royal Blue, Turquoise. 190 a vial. PLAID HEADSCARVES 5 NECK-SCARVES to match. Red and Blue pre dominating. $2.49 and $2.15 MAGR3STH- TRADING COMPANY LTD. "A good place to Trade.” BLANKETS, from the Golden Fleece Woollen Mills. Trade at home. Satin bound or Whipp’d ends. All colors. Various weights. Miss J411 Gibb, after an extended visit to Butte, Montana returned with the third finger on her left hand decorated with diamonds, Jill is wearing an extra smile,.i Mrs, Wanda Nate and son are guests at the home of her mother, Mrs. Gladys Harris 1 Mrs. Emily Lindwall of Lethbridge is visiting relatives and friends. Misa Thelma Miller of Lethbridge spent thfe weekend with her parents, Mr. & Mrs. A, Miller,,. W- I CHARMINGLY CHIC FRANKLY FEMININE TRIMLY TAILORED They’re all here now —- ready for YOUR choosing! MAGEATH TRADING CO. LTD. 2nd Floor Ladies Ready-to-Wear. Cz r Mr. & Mrs. Harold Murray and daughter of Lethbridge spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. Elsie Murray. On Sunday, Mr. & Mrs. Murray accompanied by his mother, and his brother Blair, Mrs, Marinda Bradshaw and daughter Dorothy, motored to Del Bonita, where they visit&d relatives. At the recent meeting of the local Lions Club District Govennor Ray Welters of Great Falls, Mont, accompanied by Deputy District* Governor Neddows of Macleod and Zone Chairman Grover Thomas of Hillspring were in attendance. A BROKEN RANGE OF SHELLS 45-90 Winchester ,32 Remington by Dominion 38-40 adapted to the Colt, Winchester, Remington and Marlin, .35 Winchester 38 Colt automatic .32 Short Colt 32 Remington,high velocity .303 British copper point .303 British soft point .30 U.S. Army soft point. Hunters call and get your Shells. Hardware Dept, Phone 34. Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Briggs are the parents of a daughter, born, Thursday, October 16th. NEW YARDAGE Wool Check: Brown & White, Black & White 54” wide @ $3.95 a yd. WOOL PLAIDS: Black & White, 54" @ $3.35 a yd. Houndstooth, Black & White, 54 @ $3,95 a yd. Blue & Gold predominating, 54" @ $3.65 Lt. Blue & Green ” 54" @ $3.25 PLAIN WOOLS: 36" @ $1.95 a yard. Colors: Red, green & Brown. PLAID RAYON TAFFETA: 36" wide @ $1.75 a yd. Navy, Red, Green and Brown predominating. CHINCHILLA: 54" wide @ $3.45 a yd. Smart for kiddies outfits. Pink, Blue and White. Dan Brown has returned home after completing a mission for the L.D.S. Church on the west coast. . NEW. ”JIVE JEANS”.for Girls. Navy Blue jeans with ”hep-cat talk" and printed designs, in red, yellow and white on the front of the legs, $3.5® Hurry girls.be the first to have them,. That keep the winter winds out. Fur trimmed. Zipper fronts. All sizes. Priced: $18.95 to $27.50 G.W.G. HORESHIBE VESTS @ $22.50 Sizes 36 to 44. CARIBOU Metal and GASKET WEATHER STRIPPING, "Eskimo" , 5$ a ft ’’IDEAL" extra heavy felt WEATHERSTRIP, wide-, 39 ft. pkg.45$ "RIDEAU" WEATHERSTRIP finest quality hair felt.10 ft.15$ Larger size package. 22ft. .30$ STRIP SEAL a Tremco preparation, like putty. $1.69 felt weather strip Door and Window Sets. Price per set.$1.75 HARDWARE DEPT. Phone 34. Saturday, Oct, 18th at 12:30 p.m. at the Church of England in Lethbridge Mrs. Esther) Passey *f Magrath and Mr. William MacDey cf Vancouver, E.C. exchanged marriage vows. Ths Rev. H. Mutchmor efficiated, Mrs, Ida Anderson of Magrath and W. G. Nate, of Lethbridgs the bride’s brother, were the attendants. A turkey supper was given in their honor, Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. Mary Leeworthy with about twenty-give guests In attendance. Mrs, Dorothy Jessop and sen Duane, of Cutbank, Mont, were weekend guests at the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Soran Anderson. G.S.W. HOT BLAST HEATER. Small size with brown finish. $5.50 "ELECTRIC HEATER" that will heat bedroom, bathroom, etc $11.50 "QUEBEC" HEATERS, A smart coal heater that will give plenty of heat. Comes in two sizes: Small size. $28. Large size. $36.50 STOVE BOARDS: two sizes, 26" square. . $1.95 28" square.$2.25 POKER LANGUAGE A minister told his flock that he had a "call"‘to go to another church. One of the deacons asked how much more he was offered, "Three hundred dollars," was the reply. "Well, I don’t blame you for going", remarked the deacon, "but you should be more exact in your language, parson. That isn’t a "call", that’s a raise." WHEN CHOOSING GIFTS FOR THE HOME ASK TO SEE THE "PYREX GIFT SET", consisting of 1 Casserole (qt. size)5 1 Utility Dish (qt. size); Lpaf Pan (qt. size); 8" Fie Plate; Round Cake Dish (qt. size), 6 Custard Cups, All for $3.65, in an attractive box. Mrs. W. J. Anderson of Hillspring is visiting friends in town. Mrs. Anderson was the former Mrs. Margaret McAdam. Miss Herta M»ll attended the school Convention in Calgary last weekend. ' r T' I1'1) w-tj t • ’t visitor it > I • • • • Two blades, spear and spcying, Joather borer. Patent handle, brass lined, nickel bolsters and shield. Weight per dozeiv£ See our Show Case displaying the many Pocket Knives we have in stock. A good selection. One for every need. Hardware Dept, Phone 34. Mrs. Ruth Purnell is a hospital patient Mrs. Garth Loxton is visiting friends in Lethbridge. Mr. & Mrs, Don Meldrum of Wrentham are ^guests at the Bryon Meldrum home. When the color has been taken out of black goods, it may be restored by the application of liquid ammonia. Use lukewarm water on varnished floors. Wash a small area and dry immediately. I I Mrs. Lee Dickson ente: ined a number of small friends Saturday afternoon at her home complimenting her son Bruce on his birthday. Bruce received many gifts from his playmates, and a birthday lunch was served. . Mr. C. V. Harris returned from Lethbridge where he visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Holman. Mr. & Mrs. J.oyd Meldrum and son of Logan, Utah are guests at the home of his mother, Mrs. Bessie Meldrum, Lloyd will return to Logan on Saturday to continue his studies, but Mrs. Meldrum will remain here. Mr. & Mrs. Byron Tanner of Lethbridge were in town on Saturday. . Forget Foot Fatique .BUYu YOUR SHOES AT THE MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD. Smart business like Oxfords that are a general favorite with men who value foot comfort. You can appreciate their style by looking at them, but you’ve got to wear Foot Comfort, good wear and excellent value ’them to appreciate the full comfort of are typical of the Boots illustrated on this the RITCHIE ” Os ter-path-ik1’ foot fitter, page, Men whose work requires them to be at $10,95 Comes in either Blain Brown or much on their feet will appreciate the smooth \a Black Patent, comfort and good appearance of "GREB" and — --- "WILLIAMS" WORK SHOES. These are priced at $6.00 and $7.95 respectively. (The new shipments of Shoes will be priced considerably higher, opportunity.) Take advantage of this Mrs. Dorothy Moffatt has returned to her home in Winnipeg, her mother Mrs. H. Tilt-son- Jones accompanied her. Mr. & Mrs. Chris Anderson and Mr. Jim Anderson of Claresholm were weekend visitors at the home of Mrs. Laura Anderson. Mrs, Julia E. Gagan and Mrs. L. Parkinson returned home on Friday. Mr. & Mrs, Kay Bennett are receiving congratulations oifi the birth of a daughter, Monday, Oct. 20th. Miss Ann Trofenanko of Leth bridge spent the weekend at the home of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr, fit Mrs. Lee Dickson. Priced at $1.59. " A good place to Trade." MEN’S HORSEHIDE LEATHER VESTS by G. W. G. Call and see them, they're ideal for the out-of-door fellows. Sizes 36 to 44. PRICED: $22.50 Mr. & Mrs. Armand Sabey left Friday for their home at Lehi, Utah, They were accompanied as far as Great Falls, Mont, by Mrs. Winnie Ehlert and Mrs, Lillian Sabey, who returned Sunday. Mrs, Herman Felger and son Freddie left Thursday for Maple Creek, Sask. where she was, called because of the illness of her THEY'RE HERE,. A complete line of IRRIGATION BOOTS for Men. Priced at $3.0®. WORK RUBBERS with a heavy rolled Protect your health by keeping your feet dry and warm’s Get your Footwear from the MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD. »ll PLAID WOOL SKIRTS with Blue, Red and Yellow predominating colors.$8.75 & $9.95. HOUNDSTOOTH SKIRTS, button front, draped at waist. Black & white. $6.95 Mr. & Mrs. Paul Plourd of Granum (the former Haroldeane Sorenson) are receiving congratulations on the birth of a son, bom Monday, October 20th. LADIES YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE. CLEARANCE SALE:::at BARGAIN PRICES. Lastex Girlies. .98# Garter Belts.50^ 2nd Floor, Magrath Trading Co. Ltd. Sciene is very resourceful. It couldn't open a Pullman window, so it air-conditioned the train. Mr. Tom Pe y, Mr. Bleckrt and Mr. J. Rasmussen and Miss Deanne Rasmussen are patients in the Magrath Municipal Hospital. ASK TO SEE OUR WIDE VARIETY OF "JANTZEN" and "BALLANTYNE" Coat and Pullover Sweaters for Misses 14 to 20o Mr. & Mrs. Dean Gibb and family of Calgary were weekend visitors in town, Mrs. Myrle Blaxall returned with them. Mr. & Mrs. Jay Christenson accompanied by Mr. & Mrs. Fred Briggs left Thursday by car for Salt Lake ^ity, Utah. Mr. & Mrs. R, M. Matson, Mr. Dick Matson and Mrs. Floyd Toomer motored to Raley, Sunday where they were dinner guests at the W. G. Matson home, honoring Mrs. D. Warwick Yellow and White. Comes in sizes: 12 to 20. PRICED: $2.98 to $4.75 Mrs. Pete Anderson has as her guest her daughter, Mrs. Annie Kerr of Claresholm. Mr. Kerr will arrive for the weekend. Mrs. Bernice Woolley *nnd sons have arrived from Toronto to take up residence here. Mrs. Jerry Darling and two children of Pointe a Pierre, Trinidad, her parents Mr. & Mrs. McClaren of Calgary, and her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Betz of Owendale were weekend guests of Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Balderson. .that's the right"headline" for the smartest group of compliment-provoking hats we've ever unpacked. Come see them.,.you'll adore them. .each and every one*. Ladies Ready to Wear Department 2nd Floor MAGRATH TRADING COMPANY LTD. FOR SALEs 3 roomed house. 4 acres land, with beet aontract,out-buildings. .Matt Schneyder, • • • LOST: Hand Saw. Will finder kindly return to the Town Hall. 0. R. Blumel FOR SALE: Sussex and Rhode Island Red Spring roosters, 25$ a lb. live. Vic Larson NOTICE TO M Men & Gleaners of the 1st & 2nd Wards. FIRESIDE CHAT will be held Sunday, ,0ct. 26th at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Nephi Harker. Dan Brown will be the guest speaker. • ««■•»•••«•••• • • ■ i • »•••••••• NOTICE: Water will be turned out of the ditch, Oct. 25th. All these wishing to fill reservoirs, etc, de so now. J. 0. Bridge, Waterma3ter. ::::::::::::::: NOTICE: Baseball players please turn in your suits. Floyd Toomer LOST: Between the Woollen Mill and my home a No. 5 Crochet hook. Mrs. Elva Harker. FOUND: At the matinee, Monday, a red change purse. Call at the News Office. FOR RENT house. /: until the end of March, a J room Wm. Jasman FOR SALE: One Empire Coal Heater goed and lining. Soren Anderson The Sunshine Club members met at the home Mrs. Harriet Palmer to honor her on her birthday. Those present were Mesdames Annie Miller, Lavina Poulsen, Winnie Bourne, Flora Palmer, Alvira Bridge, Julia E. Ririe, Emma Judd, Margaret anderson, Dora Coleman, Bessie Meldrum, Rose Card, Agnes Turner, / Margaret Meldrum, Je hze 11 G. Merkley, Y Laura Bridge, Hattie Harker, Maysie Toomer, Lottie Harker, Hazel Cook, Bertha Benne tt, Lillian Naylor and Miss Letitia Hall, A pleasant afternoon was enjoyed and delicious lunch was enjoyed. FANCY PATTERNS IN WOOL GLOVES AND MITTS for KIDDIES. All sizes. Priced at 750, 950 for the Mitts, and 900 and $1.25 for the Gloves. CHILDREN'S LEATHER MITTS with knitted Cuffs. Priced at 650, 900 and $1.25 Dry Goods Dept. Phone 4r3. NOTICE: . .J ex-servicemembers of the Magrath Legion are requested to attend a »re-organization meeting at the Legion Hall, at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26th, HOME & SCHOOL .Please remember the Home & School meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 29th, 3 o'clock at the Magrath High School. Come and face the problems that confront us.all. A short film will be shown. FOR SALE: 1 good milch cow. Wm. French. FOR RENT: Apartment. Lewis Stevenson. AT THE PARK THEATRE: Tonight: "The Corpse Came C.O.D," with George Brent. Friday & Saturday: "NORA PRENTISS" starring Ann Sheridan. Monday & Tuesday: "The Desert Fury" in Technicolor. Wednesday & Thursday: "Marjorie" in Technicolor. LOST: Tan and Blue Flaid Headscarf. Joyce Spring. A very pretty wedding took place October 15th at the Alberta Temple, Cardston; President E. J. Wood officiated; marriage vows were exchanged between Miss Flora PAlraer gratessecon£j daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J. F. Palmer of Magrath and Mr. Myrle J. Gull of Woods pross, Utah. The bride looking charming in a floor length gown of white crepe sheer with silk embroidery at the ndck-line, waist and cuffs. After the wedding the bridal party returned to the home of the bride's parents where a hot chicken dinner was Served to the relatives and a few friends. The house was decorated with vases of lowers—gladioli, snapdragons, asters, etunias and flocks. The three tiered dding cake graced the long table. The bride wore a floor length veil with silk embroidery. The toast to the bride was proposed by Dan Lybbert and the groom 'graciously replied. I Mr. & Mrs. Gull left to spend their honeymoon at Calgary, Hanff and Lake Louise, The bride travelling in a blue-grey gabardine suit with pink blouse, and black accessories and corsage of gladiola. Upon their return the bride and groom will make their home in Wood's Cross, Utah. Out-of-town guests at the Palmer and Gull wedding were Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Palmer of Raymond, Mr. & Mrs. Dan Lybbert and daughter Jolane of Glenwood, Mr. & Mrs. Ellis Webster of Mountain View. Mrs. Dean Bennett and children are visiting friends and relatives in Raymond. A man who cannot mind his own business is not to be trusted with another's. • ■ . * * a « MAGRATH TRADING COMPANY LIMITED. "A good place to Trade."I NOTICE; Thera will be a ^ecial Thanksgiving Service at the Magrath United Church, Sunday, Oct. 26th at 7:30 p.m. Everybody welcome, FOR SALE: Slazenger Badminton Racquet and press. Almost new. Mrs. T. A. Carter. Whether on the road or Jn an argument — when you see RED — stop. HOUSEH^D HINTS, Water Rings On Your Coffee Tabla? Wipe the surface thoroughly, dry and rub in vaseline or petroleum jelly. Camphorated oil will also do the trick. No Shiny Ties. To eliminate all shine or marks from the iron, press ties between two pieces of heavy wrapping paper. Sprinkling Clothes. Clothes dampen more quickly when sprinkled with warm water instead of cold. We also have CREAM and MILK. STEW RIBS, per lb. SOUR MEAT, per. lb. ROT ROAST, per lb.280 RIB ROAST, per lb.290 PRIME RIB, short trim, per lb.320 YORK BRAND BOLO per tin 250 UNION'S Chopped Ham per tin 380 BURNS Beef dinner, per tin. .220 LUNCH COUNTER SPECIAL, Chop Suey R Roll 25b 9. plate SAT. OCT. 25th IN A FRIENDLY SORT O' WAY THREE Only When a man ain't got a cent, and he's feeling kind o' blue, And the clouds hang dark and heavy, an' won't let the sunshine through. It's a great taring, 0 my brethren, for a feller just to lay His hand upon your shoulder in a friendly sorto' way! It makes a man feel curious, it makes the teardrop start, An' you sort o’ feel a flutter in the region of the heart: You can look up and meet his eyes: you don't know what to say / When his hand is on your shoulder in a friendly sort o' way. Oh, the world's a curious compound, with its honey and its gall, With its cares and bitter crosses, but a good world, after all. An' a good God must have made it—leastways, that is what I say, When a hand is on my shofllder in a friendly sort o' way, .James Whitcomb Riley. SKI JACKETS for Ladies in q, heavy Satin finish. Warm-ly lined. Zipper front. £19.95 Mrs. Jim Green and daughter, left today, Thursday, for Utah. PROTECT YOUR EYES WITH GOOD LIGHTS. It doean't matter if you don't have the Electric Lights. JUST ASK FOR THE ULTRAMODERN COLEMAN LAMPS,- They give a bright non-glaring white light that is easy to read or sew by. We have the Coleman Lamps priced at £6.50.______________ ____________________ ) mind,Ask him? "Ask him yourself" she replied, Close shave: A corporal back from furlough told about visiting his local barber shop, only to find a new barbar had taken over. There was also a pretty manicurist whopi he had never seen before. So he asked for a manicure. During the course of the clipping he suggested a dinner and a show to the manicurtBt."I don't think I ought to" I'm married." "I'm sure your husband wouldn't "He's shaving you.". jn9Wufnru^ytrnTTnTTTriTTr7rTrTTTrnuTfnK1T1TjTunTnTnnKTrTrKunTfnKTTi[7rnTrnTrTrTT7rnnTrffTt^TrTTwnninnniinfnnn HEDLUND'S POTTED MEATS, 2 tins. 250 MINCE MEAT, per lb.250 HERRING IN TOMATOE SAUCE, per tin. 190 OWL MATCHES, per ctn. 310 ALMOND NUTS, | lb. bag. 290 PITTED DATES, 2 lb. 680 WALNUT PIECES, £ lb.490 LIGHT FRUIT CAKES, 1 lb.590 ICING FILLED LEMON PUFFS, per pkg.250 CEREAL POSTUM, per pkg. 470 IODIZED SALT, 2 cartons. 190 Do your own Baking with the Fast Rising ROYAL YEAST per pkg. 140 Grocery Counter Phone 4r2 KRAFT CHEESE, £ lb. 270 HEINZ TOMATO KETCHUP, per bottle. 350 DRUG COUNTER GILLETE BLUE BLADES, Special offer One Extra Blade FREE Price per package.250 FRESH FRUITS and VEGETABLES. EATING GRAPES: 2 lbs.250 CRANBERRIES, per lb. 430 Can them now for Halloween or why not for Christmas. ORANGES, per doz.410 Medium size. ABSORBINE, Jr. per bottle.$1.25 IPANA TOOTH PASTE, a tube.290 HALO SHAMPOO, a bottle.470 SWEET POTATOES 2 lbs. .290 PUREX, 2 rolls. CARROTS, DREFT, a pkg. per lb. .30 MACK'S NO RUB FLAKES. . FRESH TOMATOES per lb. .120 230 330 350
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