| 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. FRIDAY JULY 2nd. 1954 MAGRATH TRADING COMPANY LTD. --- "A GOOD PLACE TO TRADE" ——MAGRATH, ALBERTA Store hours i- 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ~ Wed. 8 a.m, to 1 p.m. --Sat. 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. PHQNES —Office 21 — dry goods — 124 — Groceries 4 —Hardware Department. ££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££ COOeOCXCOSCCCCC OS! W ffi&W gWWM® NECK SCARVES in ass't. colors with gold clasps.69$ VELVET BOW TIES in black St red to be worn with that plain white or colored blouse. 49$ ANGEL SKIN LOTION to protect that precious skin. In two sizes.37$ and 65$ DRENE SHAMPOO to keep your hair in good condition.1,25 HOLLYWOOD PREPARED WAVE SET AND WILD ROOT CREAM OIL . BOTH GOOD TO KEEP YOUR HAIR LOOKING WELL GROOMED. WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED SOME SOUVENIR APRONS OF CANADA. Very colorful. Sizes small & large . Prices 89$ and $1.35 ©CCUCGcXeV7'' ’GJGOO ©.X?XC'XCLCCCCC CO© ^LOS In curtain sets we have pretty cottage sets in white with red and green trim. per pair .$2.75 XCGCL© SEE OUR SHOE COUNTER ON THE MAIN FLOOR. ASSORTMENT OF LADIE’S AND CHILDRENS SHOES ON SALE AT REDUCED PRICES. eCaWXGGGCCGt CDJQGGC G WE HAVE A NEW ASSORTMENT OF LUNCH CLOTHS IN COLORFUL DESIGNS AND PATTERNS. Just what your kitchen or breakfast nook needs to give it that summery look. ASSORTED STYLES, SIZES and PRICES QA'XGXXXLLCCC DOMINION DAY JULY 1st. ©3© GGGGCGCf CCGGGU SEE OUR ASSORTMENT OF NOVELTY EAR RINGS. GG X XOSGCCX: JGADL UCXCf I;©©©©©© The yard goods department are showing prints in ass’t patterns and colors at 55$ and 79$ a yard. DENIM in multi stripe. Blue, rose & yellow per yd? 98$ NYLON TRICOT in white, green, lime & pink 50 inches wide .$1.98 NYLON SHEER . 44" wide. $1.65 •3OS©3 49/ CORNED BEEF LOAF . 39/ CLUB HOUSE BRAND STUFFED OLIVES per btle.49/ KRAFT CHEESE WHIZ ,.8oz.39/ CLOVER LEAF PINK SALMON, ,£s. ' ' 2 tins for .49/ KELLOGGS CORNFLAKES . 2 pkgs. for .49/ NEILSON’S COCOA —1 lb. tin.81/ CHRISTIES SODA BISCUITS . . 1 lb. . .35a Also in handy i packages. 2 lbs, YELLOW SUGAR .27/ LIBBY’S KETCHUP . 2 bottles for BEVERLEY BRAND PEANUT BUTTER . 16 oz. jar . . .45/ LIBBY'S TOMATO JUICE . 20 oz. tins.,. 3 tins for ,51/ Chore Girls 40/ S.O.S. PADS . 15a uuti ,i TTti * 7, . 77 77 JT/vT. . ,, . 77*. u . . 7T7» ». >• •• iftt ft ■/ ?• 7r >• it ft *• •• r* •• »• «»*• *t <. ti 7J Tt •• t* SHOP EARLY FOR YOUR FRESH FRUITS « VEGETABLES - & CANDIES Tfmrtrrt rr,ir;n~.r.~ r. r;- ttt. rr;. i.nrun .itt SPECIAL WATERMELON. 10 lbs. & up .99/ each. CANTALOUPE .EACE 29/ ORANGES .cello bags. .99/ PLUMS .Santa Rosa .lb. 35/ LETTUCE .Vac-Pac.Large heads _,ach . 25a CAULIFLOWER .snowy white heads , .per lb. . . . .29/ CELERY .Green & crisp. 2 lbs. for .35a MARSHMALLOWS .1# pkg.45/ KURLY KUES . 2 pkgs.19/ UR - R i /A y J I E A V E'1;| E EA E. \ —/* .\ Y/.AYS r" r, i~' <y ! r / l y r . y r r Mrs. Gladys Broberg lost a huh cap from a Studebaker car between Flaman's garage and her homo on monday. Will any one finding this please return it to Mrs. Broberg. FOR SALE WST §3.00 between my Grandma Turner’s and the Post Office on Tuesday morning. Bernie Sabey Household furnishings including a bed, spring and matress-* Chest of drawers- Studio Couch - Congoleum rug 9 t 12 - Kitchen table and chairs - Dining room suite. Floor a nd table lamps. Child's cart. Lawn mower plus numerous other articles. Malcolm Bridge. What is it you want? The Congregations of Raymond, Spring Coulee and Magrath United Churches met in the Magrath Church Hall on Friday evening to pay their respects to the Reverend and Mrs, Howard Pentlnnd, who are leaving Wednesday by car for the west coast, and later for a pastorate in Hamilton, Ontario. The 150 guests were received by officials of the three Women’s Auxiliaries. Tommy Morrow acted as Master of Ceremonies for an enjoyable program,arranged by Mrs. Norma Owens, President of the Magrath Junior Auxiliary, as follows.—Community singing with Mrs. Ray Atwood at the piano; Vocal solos by Shirley Hillmer, accompanied by Judy Hamilton; Piano Solos by Diane Swedish of Raymond; Choruses by the C.G. girls;Readings by Mrs. Eric Hohm, Spring Coulee; Dances by Myma James accompanied wee^, Benson, by Floyd Harris at the piano. Gditar solo & a guitar and Harmonica solo by Cecil Takahashi. During the serving of lunch, R.S. Thompson, on behalf of the three charges presented Mr. & Mrs. Pentland with well filled hand tooled leather purses, with initials and name inscribed. Rodney Arndt and Geo. Barinuk, representing the young peoples groups presented Mr. Pentland with a leather brief case. ■ It is with deep regret that residents of this community bid farewell to the Pentlands, as their friends are legion. However the good wishes of all follow them and wish them well in their new home. GCIKCGOGGGGGGGGGGGCGC^GtC^ ©3£@£GC J33GC*&. i. CGGGGGG Guests at the home of Mrs. Julia Gagan aro Mr. & Mrs. F.L.Gagan of Colome, S. Dakota; and Mrs. Helen Sutton of North Platte. Mrs. Sutton is the daughter of Mrs. McCormick. qcggggggggccgcgggg^gggg©" g I will start Piano Classes the first week in July. Beginners .50^ — More advanced 750. If you are interested please contact my mother, Mrs. Vinessa Hamilton. Judy Hamilton. GGGGGGGCGGU GGGGQSGeG Many families from town and district spent the week end nt Waterton Park. CGGGCGGCGGGGGGSGGG Mr. & Mrs, Orrin Harker were Calgary visitors last week. GGGGGGGOGCCCG GCG J Here * s to the man who can live long enough to do everything his wife wants him to db. Mr. Wm. French passed away in the local Hospital on Sunday June 27th. after a lengthy illness. The funeral will be held in the first ward chapel on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Bishop Horace Ririe officiating. GGGGGGGGGGGGoGGCCGC-CC C CG© Hoosier :"It looks like rain." Native Son :"Not here in California." Hoosier; "Look at the clouds up there". Native Son "They do'nt mean anything, they’re just empties coming back from Florida. GCGGGGQGGGGGGGGGGGG MONDAY'S RAIN .55 inches. Tom Erickson ©GSOi XGGGGOX.G03CCGC G * STORE CLOSED ALL DAY THURSDAY . JULY 1ST. Also Wednesday afternoon. gg THOSE WHO CONTINUE TO SHRINK FROM RES/ POSSIBILITY - CONTINUE TO SHRINK. BOY’S LONG PANTS IN FINE COTTON GABARDINE. NAVY, BROWN & RUST. Sizes 6 and 7 Priced at $3.95 & $4.95 cxecGcycceccccc c c ccos ssg BOY’S FLANNEL AND LIGHT WEIGHT HERRING BONE TWEED EFFECT PANTS WITH ELASTIC AT WAIST FOR PROPER FIT. Sizes 4-6- & 8 Prices $3135 & $3.95 OGCCGeGCCCCSiGGGGA-GGGGDGCGG ROMPERS •* Make suitable gifts. Choose yours now from our selection. ©2GGGOOKS3SO GCG AGGG03G Mrs. A.F. Bullock was a tuesday visitor in town. A BLOUSE FOR EVERY OCCASION. LATEST STYLES AND COLORS. CHOOSE YOURS NOW. Mr. & Mrs. Burns Sabey of Aimes, Iowa are the rocent parents of a son. @G>3G:G’.A''03GG3CAGGSGSOG3 DENIMS FOR CASUAL WEAR. COME IN AND SEE OUR SELECTION OF FADED BLUES. THE MAGRATH TRADING CO. "A good place to tr GIFT ITEMS FOR BABY. Rubber toys, Rattles. Comb and Brush sets. Knitted sets. Fanci panti and diaper bags. SUMMER TIME IS PLAY TIME . PLAY SUITS. SWIM TRUNKS AND SHORTS. UP ""STAIRS. NAVY TWILL JODPHUR'S FOR GIRLS AND BOY'S. Smart and Practical. Preshrunk. Girls sizes 4-5-6 Boy's sizes 3 & 4.$3.75 each. Best of all it's a SKIPPY playtog. FOR FINER FIT AND LONGER WEAR GOA'S SSSoGojSGGOOSODGQSQDCCC GG©3 COATS-LONG AND SHORTIE MODELS- SMART STYLES AND PLEASING SHADES TO CHOOSE FROM. LADIE'S READY TO WEAR DEPARTMENT. ©33C 33(33 ^OGCGGOGGGAGOSCCCGCOSGG© Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Balderson and t children spent the week end at Waterton Park, the guests of Mr. & Mrs. Gladstone Ealderson. @ 33 •" 30-JGGGGGGOGCQ 3GCGGCG GOSS' PLAYTEX BABY NEEDS. KEEP YOUR EABY SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE ! CHINESE "COOLIE" STYLE Sun hats In heavy woven fibre. Fine for garden wear. Colorful trim in Blue, red & green. A bargain at .980 each. WHITE PIQUE PEAKED CAPS for the junior miss. 21 & 22 inch he^d size. PRICE.$1.25 "GALLANT" Play Togs - Fine quality combed yarn "T" shirts in attractive colors and designs. Reinforced nylonized necklines. Shoulder fastening. Sizes 2-3-4-5-& 6. Price each. $1.5* ROMPERS 1 MAKE SUITABLE GIFTS. CHOOSE YOURS NOW WHILE THE SELECTION IS GOOD. THURSDAY JULY 1ST. STORE WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY. AISO WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. To all the gentlemen who so willingly gave of their time and efforts to work on the Girl's Camp at Waterton, Sat. June 19th. may we say a sincere "Thank You". Your kindness is more than appreciated. Sincerely, TAYLOR STAKE Y.W.M.I.A. PER Atha Peterson. S.C.Director Mr. Lynn(Shelley) Coleman of Girnley, Mar, spent Father's day at the home of his parents Mr. & Mrs. Leo Coleman. He made the trip from Gimley by jet plane in 1-g- hours. A distance of nearly 800 miles. The plane was piloted by Lynn. He also came to see his sister Mrs. Pat Fi/liola who was here visiting from Washington and whom he had not seen for some years. Larsen funeral continued. Hillmer, J .Alfred, Lawrence.Elmer and Horace Ririe, The funeral of the late Riley Larsen was held from Martin Bros. Funeral Home in Lethbridge on Saturday June 26th. at 1.30 p.m. Reverend H. Pentland was in charge of the services. Members of the Elk's lodge, of which Mr. Larsen was a member acted as pallbearers. Musical numbers were rendered by Mr. Grant Woolley, Ruth Heninger,Howard Fletcher and Mrs. Mary Macmullen, who sang "I need Thee every hour", a solo "In the garden by Mr. Hall Poulsen, and a duet "We'll say goodnight here and good morning up there" by Ruth Heninger and Howard Fletcher, all accompanied by Mrs. Vinessa Hamilton. Mrs, Hamilton also played the Prelude & the Postlude. Honorary pallbearers : Ted Hocking. Tom & Wallace Dudley, Rice,Cliff Spence,Geo.Heather-shaw, Kewt Seward,Wm.Ellis,Vic & H>go ~ R?DCIAL LID for PICNIC HAMS week July 2nd.& 3rd * 6 to 8 lbs.■.lb. 52/ BDDF ROASTS Chuck. Lean. ■.lb.45/ ROUND ROASTS & STEAKS . . Tender, meaty. lb. 65/ FROSH GROUND BDDF . Lean. .lb.43/ WIDNDR3 cello casings .■.lb.45/ VARI TTY GOLD MJ ATS | lb, vacuum pkgs. ©ctCll 35 £ HOSPITAL PATIENTS AT THE LOCAL HOSPITAL THIS WEEK ARE Mrs. Sadie Rice - Mrs. Francis ManskE -Mrs. Violet Coleman- Mrs. Maude Rasmussen- Jehzell Merkley - Mary Chabay and baby - Mildred Harker and baby- Feank Hufnagel -Michalene Madison - Gary Light - Eva Jensen and baby - Richard Graveland, Del Bonita -Wm. M. Anderson - Beverley Robinson - Mrs. Kenneth Chapman. Exhorted by his friends to make a will, one of our local citizens did so. On his demise last week the will was opened. All it said was:"Being of sound mind, I have spent all my money." Mrs. Oral Boychuck of Lethbridge has bfeen visiting her mother, Mrs. Reva Stevenson, FLUFFY ICING FOR ANGEL CAKE Mrs. Kristina Anderson. 3/4 cup white sugar- 1/3 cup syrup 1/3 cup water - 1/8 Teaspoon cream tartar Bring to a boil and cook until it spins a thread. Pour over two stiffly beaten egg whites and beat until it stands in peaks. Then add 1 cup mashed fresh strawberries. Spread on cake. — Strawberry jam may be substituted for the fresh berries. TRY A PICNIC HAM FROM OUR MEAT COUNTER FOR YOUR DOMINION MY PICNIC. GOOD HOT OR COLD. DO'NT SEND YOUR CHILDREN TO CHURCH. TAKE THEM. FERTILIZE & INSECTICIDES Check your weeds - improve your growth of garden and lawn with tested - DERRIS DUST in 1 and 5 lb. cans. ±! kJKi'iL1 Z.j'-Ku) and T AT v^flTT PT FOLIUM PIANT 1 h J, J U i 1 Ul 0 FOOD Stocks now on hand, Paris green KRILLIUM SOIL CONDITIONER INSECT SPRAYERS ~35tf to $1.45 VIGORO FERTILIZER WE SELL ESTERON 2 4 D IN BULK. EFFECTIVE FOR THISTLSS and MORNING GLORY Mrs, Ted Christensen and children of Denver, Colorada are the guests of Mr, ■ and Mrs. El on Ck. ietensen • GARDEN HOSE 1 ply rubber hose 50 ft. length.$5.95 Transparent hose, If yr. guarantee 50 ft. length.68.25 Plain plastic, 6 yr. guarantee 50 ft. length. 66.75 Mr. & Mrs. George Mackay and son Allan of Hartell were week end guests at the Earl Seward home. IF YOU HAVE’NT DEEN IN TO SEE OUR NEW STOCK OF CHINA AND FIGURINES, BS SURE AND DO SO BEFORE THEY ARE ALL PICKED OVER. Miss Arvilla Dudley h.N. who has been visiting her mother, Mre. Cecelia Dudley for the past two months has accepted a position in the University Hospital,Edmonton She expects to leave Thursday for her new position. Joe Passey and daughter Lorraine of Edmonton are visiting in Magrath & district Mr. & Mrs. Tom Adams of New Dayton have ■been the1 -guests of Mr.&Mra-.-WiRobinson. --- QRASS CATCHERS TO ATTACH TO LAWN MOWERS. MADE OF CANVAS AND GALVANIZED IRON.$2,78 Mr. Wm. Jacobs left this week for Lehi, Utah to visit friends and relatives. Honoring Mr. & Mrs, Ralph Winterton of Provo, Utah, Mr. & Mrs. Dave Keeler entertained Mr. a Mrs. Clyde-Mr. & Mrs. Orson Bridge - and Mr. & Mrs. Richard Bradshaw at their farm home on monday evening. NORCROSS ROTARY CULTIVATOR A real help to get rid of those weeds. Has cutting blades, mulching wheel and cultivator shovels. Complete --- 612.50 OUR STOCK OF HARDWARE IS ALWAYS COMPLETE. SHOP AND SAVE AT THE MASRATH TRADING CO. Mr. & Mrs. Gus Carlson (Kathleen Holman) and children of Seattle were Magrath visitor last week. They are the guests of Mrs. Grae$ Peterson at Cardston. WE HAVE WATER BAGS IN 1 and 2 gallon sizes. Made of heavy canvas. 1 ga.,$1.00 2 gal.61.35 • • “ - w • ■ • • ■“ Rev. & Mrs.Howard Pentland are leaving on Wednesday for Hamilton, Ont. where they will reside. LARGE VICTOR SPRAYER equipped with hose nozzle and plunger --- 68.55 MJ N JON DA \ also Wednesday afternoon June 30th. BOY’S THURSDAY JULY 1 st. STORE CLOSED ALL DAY. e333ceoccG.?:G'-'c-?xc; -’ccrccc o< ggc gc©gcggg@s©@ FOR THE STAMPEDE SEASON WE HAVE SEVERAL MEN’S SUEDE JACKETS WITH FRINGE TRIMMING. ZIPPER CLOSING. Sizes 38 to 44 Price. $27.50 GCttC^GCeGG:-GCODGCG£G©GQJG©GCrAC?GG©G©33Gee HOLIDAY TOGS MEN’S WHITE "T” SHIRTS .$1.49 MEN’S SPORT "T" SHIRTS .colored.$1.95 MEN’S DRESS "T" SHIRTS,sport models.$3.95 GSO.DeGCCGQaj.'CtCCGGCOG., A CO'CC't eCQPCC© STRAW RODEO HATS-—cowboy style --- $1.00 MEN’S SUMMER WORK HATS, painted peanut straw -790 plain straw --- 590 COWBOY KING OVERALLS. zipper closingf l Price. $3.6$ SEE THE WESTERN BOOTS FOR JUNIOR ON OUR SHOE COUNTER 6 pairs only. Reduced to $4.49 Dr* & Mrs. Steele Brewerton and family have returned home after spending the last six months in Salt La\e City. Mrs. Max Harker left on monday morning for Victoria where she will visit her Mother and Father Mr. & Mrs. W.Stearne. —Her-mo-thor io n hoopital patient-thero. * men's and boy’s bathing trunks. , , Be ready for the opening of the swimming pool with a pair of these up to the minute I trunks. Jersey knit & satin. Men’s sizes $2.98 tg__ $3.50 Boy’s sizes --- $1.98 to $2.49 Small boy’s sizes made of lastex. Sizes 4 to 6 --- $1.49 MEN’S 100% NYLON WOOL WORK SOCK.$1.00 THE MAGRATH TRADING CO.”A good place to tracle. Mrs. Fred Rose- sister of Mr3. Ralph Thrall was a business visitor last week. WE SflLL HAVE MEN’S UNDERWEAR ON AT A SPECIAL SAVING. Summer weight. Ecru and white. --- $1.89 pr. A family party was.held at the farm home of George T.'Dudley on friday June 18th. Miss Arvilla Dudley who recently returned from a mission,showed slide* nf England and the Continent. MAGRATH TRADING COMPANY. SERVICE If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain: If I can ease one life the aching Or cool one pain, Or help one fainting robin into it’s nest again, I shall not live in vain. Emily Dickinson. A family party of five generations was held at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Leo Coleman on June 20th. Mr. Tollestrup of Raymond was the great great grandfa ther - Mrs. Emma Coleman of Magrath the great grandmother - Mrs. Pat Figliola of Washington the grandmother - Mrs. Barbara LeMarr the mother and Steven and Denise LeMarr of Washington the great grandchildren. Other guests included Mr. & Mrs. J. Turner of Calgary & Mr. & Mrs Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Winterton and son Jim and wife of Provo, Utah are visiting friends and relatives in Magrath. R.S. Winterton was a district farmer 27 years ago and was a former councilor in the Magrath 2nd. ward when the wards were divided. Jim Mercer of Barnwell. PAIL K JAVY GUAG3 NO 14 BUCKETS with wooden, h A.ntj *1 QS. ipl . 2Q — Mr, and Mrs. John Clarke of Lethbridge were Sunday visitors at the J.C.Robinson home . UP STATES LALOS COTTON BLCUS.e In plaids and plain. Sizes 12 to 20 . Regular prices $1.98 to $4.25. ‘1/3 off. Mr. Gladstone Balderson of Lethbridge & Waterton Lakes won the following prizes in the week end derby at Waterton. 1st. prize—Rocky Mt. Grayling—air matress 2nd.prize —Bike—Wool oar robe._________ CROTCHET COTTON IN ASSORTED COLORS AND 31 ZI n AjO □Beg.150 SPECIAL 2 forl50 BOY' 3 PRINTED PLASTIC COWBOY BELTS. LARGE BUCKLE .REG.98^ SPECIAL. .69sZ Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ellis visited friends in town on Sunday. Mrs. Mae Lash, wife of Neil Lash of Del Bonita passed away at the local hospital on Tuesday morning. She has been in ill health since November. Christensen Bros, are in charge of funeral arrangements. Right during a late roundup the owner of the ranch and a visiting cowman sat watching a young fellow handle four snorty old mules hitched to a chuck wagon. They approached the young fellow and the visiting cowman asked : Have any of these / \mules ever kicked you? 1 I "Not yet", replied the driver."But one / frequently kicks where I just was. Mrs. Winnie Elhert has returned from Salt Lake accompani Renee. Renee is a s I' by her daughter lent nurse in California.
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