| 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. Shoulder Roast . a lb.300 Leg Roast. . ” " *.350 Pork Chops." .320 Pork Sausage." .200 2 "s .350 Fresh Side Pork.,.,.,,. " ,,250 Salt Side Pork,.,.,.,, ,.250 CHOICE BEEF ROASTSj- Rolled Prime Rib.,380 Rolled Pot Roast.270 Round Roast.,.,.•••.••,.•••.•350 Blade Roast.,280 Kfl, A nnr. birin fl1Ldargbnt __ as±. Sgt. E.L. Coleman scores 17 out of possible 18 points. Aldershot, June 23, Paced by team captain Sgt. E, L. Coleman, Magrath, Alta. Mo 4. Canadian Coiivalesoent Depot Team carried off top honors in the tabloid sports championship for the Alder'shot-Cove-Blackdown area in a threeway competition held Wednesday a.t the stadium here. The winning team and the runners up, No.l CASCRUf qualified to represent the area in the Canadian Army England championships next Wednesday at Aldershot. No. 4 CCD'S victory was a decisive one. They scored 123 points out of a possible 183 to earn a 29 point margin over their closest rivals. No 1 trailed with 65 points and were ■Eliminated from the army finals. Sgt, Coleman was the outstanding performer on the field, scoring 17 points out of a possible 18, Some of his times and distances were highly crdditable. With the exception of the standing broad jump, won by No. 1 CAoCRU, -the winning team topped their opponents in everyevent, Most exciting number on the day's program was the shuttle relay. No. 4 CCD won by -a. comfortable margin, but interest centered aroung the battle between the other two teams for seoond spot. They wound up in a dead heat and divided four points. Each team was composed of 10 men, and two points per event was the maximum to be won by any competitor. The events run off were: The 100 yards dash, shot put, shot heave, standing broad, hop*»stap-and-jump, high jump, softball throw, broad jump and the shuttle relay. At the conclusion of the meet prizes were presented the qualifying teams by Col, H.L. Pease, OBE Calgary. Col Pease is chairman of the "A" Group sports oommittee. Following is the lineup of the vanning No, 4 Canadian Convalescent Depot teams (cont’d above) STEAKS:- T-3one.,,,,.,a lb.,.,400 Sirloin Steak.,,,,,,." ",.400 Round.". 350 Rib Steak. " ”,.,330 Shoulder,. "•••.••.330 FOR LUNCHEON, MEATS CREAMERY BUTTER call at the Meat Counter, (No, 4 CCD cont'd) Sgts. E. I.-. Coleman, Magrath, Alta; H.J. Barker, Edmonton; E, Stafford, Montreal; R. W. Brown, Toronto; L.R. Burney, Boissevain, Man; H.H. McDonald, Toronto; G,R. Rounds, Gananoquo, Ont; E. Johnstone, Iroquois, Ont; R. J. Lanouettc, Edmonton; W. Blankenship-^ Memphis, Tenn; W. A. Wark, Toronto, C. Griffinstan, Toronto, C, R, Deakin, Niagara Falls (coach); Ca.pt, J. L. Wilson, Winnipeg, (manager.),,. (By Louis Fusk) The building of the Spur to the Canning Factory was much different than when (ve?) built the main line in 1902. This week a crew spread the ties, then the rails, then the cinders wore thrown on top and packed and presto.,, there is your old railway already for Trade and Commerce,,. The closing High School Party was held in the local gymnasium Friday evening with the school President, Miss Ramona Clarke, in charge of tho following programme, Community Singing led by G. G, Woolley, Address by G.A,Taylor, Principal^ Vocal duets, Mesdames Gean.Wheeler and Margarette Low. Talk by W. E. Brown, Novelty Number — Six Bathing Beauties, Talks by Jim Hamilton, R.C.A.Fj and Max Hamilton, R.C.A.F. who recently returned from overseas. Vocal Solo by Miss Melba Wilde. Toast to tho Service Mon by Gwen Thompson, followed by "For They are Jolly Good Follows”. Gazette by Nola Matkin. Closing song "Auld Lang Syne". A good time was reported by all. Mr. 3: Mrs. S, Sorenson have as their guest, Mr. Poter Dawgaard of Aklavik, Yukon, Mr. Dawgaard is employed on the pipo line that is boing laid in that dist ri ct Mr. F, Petors of Winnipeg is tho guest of Bishop and Mrs. C.C, Spencer. Mr, Poters served in the same Canadian Army regiment as Goorge Spencer, Both have seen many years of action together in Italy,.*»• <1 I The Welcome-Home Celebration for Magrath’s Returned Service Men took place Wednesday evening in the Assembly Hall* j A huge banquet held in the Assembly Hall dining-room was the first feature. About 140 sat down to a most delicious meal, with bouquets going to the > Second Ward Relief Society for their splendid catering. A most fitting and interesting program with Rev. H.P. Marston as Master of Ceremonies followed: 0 Canada;"Speech of Welcome," Mayor E. P. Tanner; One Minute Silence in Memory"} Invocation, Bishop Elmer Ririe; Vocal duet, Rita Robinson and Marian Austin; accompanied by Mrs. H. P. Marston; Cornet . Rendition, Mrs. Virginia Helton with Mrs, Emma Dahl of Raymond accompanying; Comic Duet (in costume) Mesdames Margarette Low and Gean Wheeler, accompanied by Mrs, D. H. Keeler} 2 Vocal Solos, James E. Harker, of Raymond, Mrs. Burna Dahl, accompanist. One of the highlights was the introduction by Rev, Marston of all the Returned ServiceMen, Cpl, Jean Lafferty of the C.W.A.C., end Mrs, Dorothy Minion, English war-bride, to the audience. The audience then fittingly reciprocated with"For He's a Jolly Good Fellow", The dance following, with Ted's Melody Men furnishing the Rhythm, was exceptionally well attended. Last week three men with a plow were gouging the streets here and there, with most all culverts plugged. According to Wm. Gorham, head utility man, drains are full of ashes and rubbish. He says most citizens think that the roads were built for that purpose. --- V --- Most of the sloughs in front of people's home were made by the town, We don't think we are far off when we say that 90/£ of the taxpayer's money is wasted! Ja.ck Rasmussen speaking of flee beetles (black bugs) said the Field Superintendent, Rayond, told him (early) a good rain would rid them from'the fields. Later he said a few warm days would do the trick. The warm days only thawed them out and they worked faster and ate oloser. Then the Sea Gulls came and gorged themselves for a few days and gave up in despair. Some farmers disced and while with other fields it is still a death struggle between the beets and the beetles. The Red Cross is vory desirous to finish up their sewing quota, so that it can be sent out this month. This clothing is urgently needed, but owing to circumstances beyond our control, we find we will have to keep the Sewing rooms open every Thursday and Friday afternoon throughout July, in order to finish up this work, THIS IS YOUR NOTICE. PLkASE COmE! Mary Nelson We think it was Meade Wood at the Second Ward Churoh who told the congregation that Joe Alston had the best garden he had seen between Winnipeg and Magrath, If mine isn't ad good as Joe's I’ll eat it. "He simply told Schultz that when he didn't want to do any work, he’d open a grooery store". • .Progressive Grocor — I—WTf-— i-rr- — TTf-n—r*»W Vw-*—»■-r-r r. At the Park Theatres Friday u Saturdays "BROADWAY RHYTHM" Mon. Tugs. Wed. "TOMORROW TrtE WURLD", with Betty Field and Fredrick March, LOST: j. small blaok & whit© heifer calf betwoon canal and crook bridges. Glen Gurney r.>. iOR SALEj 5-year old Jersey Cow, Will freshen soon.Dick Clarke. WANTED: 3 weiner pigs. Win. Mcndelkow, Found in front of my home, Child’s Tricycle. Owner please call. Mrs, E. Spenaer. ••••••••ft* For Sale: -A baby stroller, price $15.00 Mrs, W, Tollestrup Thfi LXfl1 nphonfl Fnnt-aay 21 rings, and what a ringJ Operator: "Number please." 21: "u-u-u- say, say, hello, is this central? Say, charge;this call to 59. Now this man up around Card-ston. Oh no, no, no, say he must be closer to Glenwood. Say now he’s a good sheepherder, I don't know his name, but I want you to find him, I don't think he'll have a telephone, but someone up up there In his neighborhood probably has. The operator up there will know who it is." Two seconds elapse and anothor vicious ring on 21, Operator: "Number please", 21: " Say u-u-u Central, canttcha got him?" No wonder central doesn't have enough circuits when a circus like this is going on. . .(Garden City Times) Come out at 3 o'clock Friday, July 6th and attend the opening celebration of the Canning Faotory. Outside-speakers, Band Selections, Musical Numbers, etc. Govt, men from Edmonton & United States officials. EVERYBODY WELCOME!. r FRIDAY. JULY 6/45 MAGRATH TRADING COMPANY LTD, SATURDAY* JULY 7/45, MAGRATHf ALBERTA. KELLOGG‘3 CORNFLAKES 2 pkgs PORK AND BEANS* 2 tins 230 RICE KRISPIES* 2 pkgs,■•••••••«••••••••270 LYNN VALLEY SAUERKRAUT* per tin.190 MAPLE SYRUP* 32 fl.oz.720 (2 coupons) HOUSEHOLD STARCHES Canada Corn Starch, 2 pkgs.,,.•.••.••230 Silver Gloss Starch, 2 pkgs,•••••••••••270 Celluoid Starch, per pkg. . . 150 MAGIC BAKING POWDER :- 5 lb. tin. $1.32 Sg- lb, tin.,.••••••«. *65 1 lb, tin,••••••••••••••••• *33 PAULA* Sugar Substitute, a bottle.,»-»560 RAWLEIGH'S ORANGE NECTAR* n fi. oz.,,.630 BAKER'S Unsweetened CHOCOLATE,,,,,,,,,,2O0j CHEESES-Velvetta or Kraft, lb.200 EGG NOODLES* 2 pkgs».•••♦•.••«••••230 DAN DEE PUDDINGS* 3 okg□••••.,,.••,.• 80 CSRTO CRYSTALS 2 for 230 CERTO* per bottle 260 I Wyandotte GLL.X. MAKES WATER "WETTER" SUDS WITHOUT SOAP SOFTENS HARD WATER. A new kind of cleaner and water softener fors ,,.Washing Milk Utensils and Equipment. .Washing glasses and silvdr. .Cleaning utensils In which foods are prepared or served. (Directions printed on each package). Mrs. Jean Wyman left Friday for Los Angel where she will meet her husband, Harry, who is returning from overseas,.,» Miss Sharlone Lash is a hospital patient. Miss Audrey Neilson of Vancouver, B.C, is visiting relatives and friends. Martin Malone3 . R.C.A.F. at Vancouver, B.C. is visiting friends,. NOVELTY CHINA ORNAMENTS guitable for any room. Terriers, Puppies,ri’Elephants i or a Cat. All finished in attractive natural colorings. $1.95 c $2.50 A large number of friends and relatives called at the home of i rs. Emma. Coleman, Friday evening honoring Miss Mary Dudley, at a. pre-nuptial calling shower. The hr.’de-to- be graciously thanked everyone for the many beautiful and useful gifts that she receivedl Miss Bernice Dudley, cousin of the guest of honor, assisted in receiving e guests, while Mrs. Thomas Dudley, the bride-to-be's aunt presided over the gift room. A delicious plate lunch was served. Mr. Jack Hocking is a patient in Lothbridg|3 vh ere he is reoeiuing treatments on his eyesL the result of lime burns. NOVELTY PINS in either gay flower designs or tropical birds. Generous size, gold colored outlines 3et with imitation rhinestones and brilliants. $1,50 eaoh. Golfers are looking for a hand of sheep to eat the sage on the Golf Course for the coming tournament. With over fifty head of dry stock nowlin tha pasture the milk erows are going to find it tough picking. Anyway sheep won’t eat sage this time of the year. Misses Thelma Miller and Joyce Minion of Lethbridge were wookond visitors,,,,,. SATIN CARRIAGE COVERS with Pink or Blue Satin binding, dainty quilted patterns, with wool embroidery and applique design. Generous size. $4,95 each. After all these yea.rs why is the Mayor and Council insisting that the Woollen Mill warehouse be stuccoed? Why not last year? ;S Miss Annie Moll who ha.s boon teaching at Bergen, Alta is home,,.,,, Mrs. Annie Linn and family loft Wednesday for Calgary whero they vzill spend tho holidays. Miss Aloha O’Bray of Innisfail, has been visiting at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Jonnio Johnson. Mr. w Mrs. F. N. Robinson havo been holidaying at Waterton Lakes Park. Mrs. Margaret Oliver and son of Lethbridge are the guests of her mother, Mrs. L. Minor. Mrs. Ted Christenson and family left Tuesday for Salt Lake City, Utah where they vail reside. BOY'S SHIRTS by A R R 0 W "Golden Arrow Quality" in Tan, Green or Blue. Sizes 1, 2, 3 and 4. Sports styles. Tile 1st and 2nd Ward Sunday Schools are sponsoring the Annual Celebration on July 84th. It is to he Bigger t: Better than over beforel There will bo the Magrath Band in attendance, A Street ParadeC floats* etc.) Programme at the Assembly Hall. Sports at tho local Park, featuring all kinds of races, a tug-of-war, rodeo, etc. Refreshments will bo sold at the grounds. Remember there will be better prizes than ever. So it is the desire of the Sponsors to have a. larger attendance, and make this year a bigger success than ever before. Work is boing done on the grounds and grandstand. Wednesday Earl Thomson sold 15 spring lambs for $205.80. Thoy averaged 98 lbs.,, Whilo school was in session several hoys wanted to thin hoots. Now where are they??? aprons FOR MILADI In a recent shipment we received a generous supply of Ladies large size Front apronst in gay colorful prints of assorted colors. There is also a number of half-aprons that are suitable for afternoon teas. 89$2 and 690 eaoh. About 20 children and grandchildron attondod a Birthday party at Waterton, on June 24th honoring R. W. 3radshaw on his 78th birthday. Mrs. Olivo Bradshaw and daughter Jane made and beautifully decorated a 3-ticr birthday cake, of which tho top layer was taken off and packed, so that Mr. Bradshaw could tako it to Sa.lt Lako City with him. He loft Wodnosday by piano.Il' You’ll love one of these enchanting, colorful STRAW HATS . felt dutch hats. FELT CLOCHES■••••••. FLOWER HATS,. BERETS. NOVELTY SHAPES. FABRICS. Mr, Alex Poulsen is commencing construction of a residence on the brow of the hill noxt to Nyal Fletcher’s, The house will probably face the West when it should face East, A distinguished visitor a few years ago pointod out that the town should construct a boulevard commencing at the foot of the hill at Charlie Naylor’s and continuing in a South-Westerly direction to Free Clifton's residence. An estimated 50 homos could be built over-looking the creek below. Very valuable residential property! Apparently our City Fathers have no civic improvements under consideration! No Post-War PlansJ Mr. & Mrs. Leo Cook, Mr. & Mrs. Burns Harker, Hr. & Mrs. Frank Sabey, Mrs. Blanohe Anderson and Clifford Merkley were Waterton visitors over the weekend.«,,,», Misses Helen and Doroen Harker are visiting in Raymond, the guests of Helen's brother and family, Mr, & Mrs. G. Harker.,, Nyal Fletcher of tho Army was homo for the weekend.,, Mr, Hollis Bingham of Tooele, Utah is visiting his father, Judge D. H, Bingham. Mr, c« Mrs. Peroy Perrott and daughter Doroen af Nanaimo, B.C, are visiting friends in Magrath.,,,, . Mrs. Don Harker and sonfarrived Monday evening from Los Angeles, Calif. . you’ll enjoy wearing them too. Ladies Ready-to-Wear Dept. (Upstairs) Mrs. LeVaun Christenson was guest of honor at her home when Mrs. Leora Christenson entertained tho following friends last Thursday evening, Mesdames Violet Coleman, Pearl Austin, Lillian Taylor, Luella Harris, Margaret Clifton, Vinessa Tanner, Genevieve Sabey, Delores Bennett, Ruth Shelton, Mary Jenson and Adele Coleman. A pleasant social evening was spent after which refreshments wero served,.,. GIRLS RAINCOATS with colorful plaid lining. Sizes : 8 and 10 yrs. A practical ooat for all- around wear. Beige only. Hats to matoh, A vacation necessity $9,95 I FRIDAY, JULY gth, 1945. STORE HOURS: g a,m, to 6 p.m. 'Jed.j 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat.i 8 a.m, to 7 9 TELEPHONE NUMBERS:- Office 21. Hardware 34, Dry Goode Dept. 4r3, Groceries 4r2. MAGRATH TRADING COMPANY LTD. MAGRATH. ALBERTA. zn e.r L^Tn c/er)^ PRETTY NIGHT GOWNS WITH LACE AND SHIRRING TRIM. DAINTY COOL NIGHTIES IN PASTEL ICE BLUE AND TEAR03E. POPULAR CAP SLEEVE. SMALL. MED. & LARGE, $4.75 ,,.$3,75 TfiAROSE OHLY. SUPS THAT ARE TAILORED TO FIT. DAINTY EMBROIDERY TRIM. SIZES 33 to 40. $2,95 SLEEK, SLIM-FITTING PANTIES WITH A FROTH OF CREAMY IaCE ARE VERY IMPORTANT LINGERIE ITEMS THIS SEASON. THE TREND TO FUSSIER FROCKS AND FEMININE FRIPPERIES MAKES WOMEN YEARN FOR PLENTY OF LOVELY UNDIES. WHITE ONLY flry Goods Department. MAGftATHTRADING COMPANY LTD. ” A good place to trade". $1.50 Mr. & Mrs, E. L. Hudson and family of Claresholm wero holiday visitors in L Magrath,.,.,,,, Miss Wanda Lybbert of Glenwood was a recent visitor of Miss Ione Clifton.,.,. Mrs, Ella Bennett and sons left Wednesday for Lethbridge where they will spend a tvizQ-week holiday. '’Jim" Green was a business visitor to Calgary, Friday. DINNER SETS 65 piece set,.$28,50 65 pieoe set.«,»,*»,$27.50 BREAKFAST SETS 32 piece sets. $8,45 . $8.95 WE HAVE A LARGE VARIETY OF BEAUTIFUL DAINTY CUPS AND SAUCERS IN THE WIDELY NOTED ROYAL ALBERT CHINA. OTHER NEW ARRIVALS INCLUDES CREAM A'iD SUGARS GLAoS FRUIT BOWLS BUD VASESj etc. AMONG OUR NEW ARRIVALS SEVERAL SETS OF SILVER IN COMMUNITY PLATE TUDOR PLATE, UM. ROGERS AND SON, AND 1947 ROGERS. Some are attractively arranged in smart walnut cases, that prevent tarnishing. For Bridal gifts, Shower gifts or Anniversary gifts. Call at our China ft Silver Sections in the Hardware Dept. —Even when things are at their worst, W6 □an take consolation in tho thought that they are no worse than we think they are,. -—-Worrying takes up just as much timo as work, but work pays better dividends,. Tho marriage of Miss Gortude Francis daughter of Frank Davis of B.C, to Harry Fred Magoleo, son of Henry Magoleo also of B.C. was solemnized at the homo of Bishop Elmer Ririe, Monday Juno 25th, with Bishop Ririe performing tho ceremony. Tho happy couple loft for a short honoymoon in Loth-bridge.,••• ■ Mr. ft. Mrs. Johnny Perley and Mr, ft Mrs. Dan Mai spent a few days at Waterton Lakes P ar k, t BARRYMORE FREIZE CARPETS mde by skilled workmen from carefully selected materials. All have wine background with assorted patterns in contrasting colors. Approx 9* x 10*6",,$82.50 7* x 9* .,$39.00 l*6x 7*6'*.,$24,50 Mr. Jack Spring who is working at Taber home for the weekend.,,.* Miss Nelda Loxton of Raymond spent the kend with her parents, Mr. ft Mrs. Goorge Cpl. Jim Hamilton of tho R, C. A. F. 1b spending a leave at the home of his parents, Mr. ft Mrs. J. F. Hamilton, Jim is stationed at the west coast,,.,,.,. Mr. ft Mrs. Roy Matson had as their guests, his sisters, Mrs. Vilda Tait of j__ Chicago, Ill; Ars. Maude Irvine of Bearcreek, Mont.; Mrs. Nellie Bergman of Billings, Mont; and Mrs. Ada Osborne of Vancouver, B.C. Mr, ft Mrs, Matson and guests motored to Waterton, Wednesday to .attend a family gathering. . . Spr, Ross Steed, husband of Mrs. Twilla Steed, returned home Monday, after 3^- years overseas with the Engineers.*.,, Mrs, Mae Turner of Calgary is visiting friends and relatives in town. MC GREGOR DRESS SOCKS THAT ARE OO^LEUy. ' ENTARY TO THOSE NEW SPORT OXFORDS . GAVE A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF COLORS AND PATTERNS. 590 *750 Mrs. Jessalyn Anderson and daughter, Sharon are visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. ft Mrs. M. Salmon of Granum, she will also visit in Calgary where she will be the guest of her sister, Jean.,,,, Born to Mr. ft Mrs, William Wocknitz, a son, Thursday, June 28th.,,., SWIMMING TRUNKS WE HAVE A WIDE VARIETY OF COLURS. INCLUDING TUS, BLJESt GREY. BLACK, SPBRQUOISE RED*ana BROW. BOYS,.,$i,00 to $1.95 KENS.,,.$1.95 to $2.95 Now that the Swimming Pool is again ready for use. Get your suit and join the crowd in the Fun. Get your Sun Vitamins now. Kenneth Neilson is a hospital patient,,.,. MEN'S G. W. G. TEXAS RANGER WORK SKIRTS In the popular Texas Ranger Green and Tan shades. Complete range of sizes. Suitable for Summer Outings and Camping Trips. Get yours now and be ready for former. hr. ft Mrs. Bill Christenson and family of Calgary were holiday visitors at the home of her parents, Mr. A Mrs. Soren Sorenson, prior to Bill’s departure for 'Winnipeg, where he io .in the employee of the C. P, R.,,,,,,,, Miss Hope Alston who recently returned from Calgary, has aocepted a position on the local Bank of Montreal Staff, She will be replacing Miss Jean Blumel who has been transferred to the Bank of Montreal, Calgary.,,,.,, Howard Deglow of the R»0.A.F. returned home from overseas, "Monday, \
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