Magrath Store News (December 1, 1944)

• Main Author: Magrath Trading Store
• Format: Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: J. A.�Ririe 1944
• Subjects: Magrath (Alta.) > Newsletters; Alta; Bingham; Buchan; Canada; Ferguson; Keeler; Mak; Marsden; McIntyre; Payne; Shelton; Skit; Steen; Stripe; Utes; Metis
• Online Access: http://digitallibrary.uleth.ca/cdm/ref/collection/sanl/id/464

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 GOULD WE OFFER AS and comfort too: _ _ gay satin house slippers New Arrivals in Royal Blue, Black and Red with open toe and heel. Leather soles. Very attractive Would make a welcome gift. Priced: $3.19 and $3.25 A pair of LADIES’ SLIPPERS is a wel­come gift in almost EVERY home. Don't wo.it stocks are limited.«.Get yours now and have the latest for Xmas. Also ask for Kiddies Plaid House-slippers in Red or Blue Plaid, Slack Oxford with open throat, and designed toe. $5.95 Black Suede Pump with open toe and large rosette bow, $4.45 Black Crushed Kid Pump with fancy stitch design on each, sidd of seam on toe. Medium heel. All sizes. $4.95 Magrath Trading Co. Ltd. "A Good Place to Trade." * « 1 !■', « I •/ ♦ .*4 • I Beef Roasts, per lb 2B0 (shoulder cuts) RIB BOILING BSER.a* 170 LION STEAK, a lb. .W ROUND STEAK, a lb. W SHOULDER StEAE, a lb2O0 fish Salmon. .7Q0 HaSlibut. . . 750 Codfish fillets.750 Kippered Herring.700 Spiced 7 Pickled Pish in gls.ss jsrs.BO0 Salted Herring in Gal­lon jars. „ . $1.^0 Pickled Pigs peet a. Mss Darlene Lash, who is to he married soon, was guest of honor at a I calling shower, held at the hone of jMr. & Mrs, Frank J, Miler, Wednesday jafternoon. The bride-to-be received •many lovely gifts including silver, linen, pyrex, kitchen ware and nany |ather useful articles. A delicious pla-te lunch was served. Before leaving leach guest signed the bride’s book. I HAMBJIRHER, 200 a lb or 2 far 350 Loose Sausage, 20o a lb ar 2 for 35o Link Sausage, 35o a lb. Loose Lard, per lb.<.«.lO Creamery Butter, per lb.3l0 All Kinds of Cooked Metis, We wll also have a goad supply of Christma-s Fowls, pOR ShLS: Hoae Conffat Range. Good con«mtion, $25.00. Large kitchen table with drawer, $8.00. Leather upholstered Rocker $10.00, 3 pre-war kitchen chairs $1.00 each. ALsi clothing. See Mrs. E. Rich, STILL LOST: 0ne white face steer (Horns). Branded 2 7 an left hip. Rewird. No.ify the Office, LOST* l paj.r of black leather fits. Kenny SMth, DON’T FORGET THE TEA AT THE TOWN HALL,, SATURDAY,, DECEMBER 2nd with the proceeds going to the Red Cross. Price per plate 250 (chop suey, roR and dri-nk.) Everybody welcome^ Do your Xmas Shopping naw. We have a lovely selection of dainty Satin Nightgowns in Pink or Whie. Sone with dainty eafboidery or lace trM. Priced: $2.75 . $3.25 A Naw Shipment of PiHows have just arrived. Price range: $3.95 a pair? $6.95 a pair and $9.95 a pair. See> our display of Coomstic including Apple Blossom Cologne at 890 a boOtle. .Are you looking for a Xmas Gift? Have you seen our Rayon Satin Cushions in Win?, Groan, Blue or GoPi. Beeaut-ifully shireed and styled. Round, aval or rectangular shapes. Pricad $2»95 We have Plastic edgings for finish­ing your cupboards, etc. in colors of red or ivory. Priced according to size. Ultra-modern. DEC^ BER 7th K< ~m nito pd J J J.! J' V // L BIGiG^D J: 1 THE MAGRAmR' ASSEMBLY ~ ' * HALL. Pridav Saturday December 7 & 8th p yrnm than ever. ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR bingoo• ••••.face horse CRcaN nND aNCHOR etc. Straight Shooting at all gams. Our Merchcoidise is of the best including BLANKETS, aLaRM CeOCKS^ DOaLU^ HaViS, and a large supply of CaMPY. REFRESHMENT BOOOH, .Hot Dogs, Pop, Hanhuuree^ss, etc. Actaiision 25f DANCING BOTH NIGHTS wth Tad’s Melody Mnn.»Thu^:ssc^^c^y DooWs R^hyt^h^erss .••Friday. Grand Prize: 1iCINTYre STEER, donated, by Mr. W. H. McIntyre or $100,00 cash, DOOP PPT ZPS? RudsomBBy u + 4 point Blankets and 8 Service Dinner Set. .Total proceeds for C^oraunn'ty Service.•. EVERYBODY W.ELCOM’ lUGRnTii LIONS’ CLUB. -J € aT THE PaRK THEATRE, Thursday, Friday & Saturday. "SONG OF RUSoIa" starring Robert Taylor. Monday and Tuesday. Red Skeleton in "BaTHING BEaUTTES." NOTICE: A.F.T; Meeting. A meeting of the Onion Local No. 388 Wll be held at the Legion Hll, Wed. Dec. 13th at 8 o’clock; Please bring card tables and cards as whhst Wll be played after the nieting. Coffee and hot dogs Wll be served by the Local, for the fee of 350, Everyone welcome. Doont forget the date, FRESHIE FROLIC IN THE FORM OF a SaDIE HejVCINS DaNCE, Friday, Dec. 1st at the High School Gym. Prizes and Nooetties. Atdiiision 50o a. couple. Ectra Me.;15o MaGRaTH trading co. ltd. . jaPPRuVED A^^(^J^t^i^<^jRIES FOR OUR MEN IN THE SERVICESt- Socks, SShrts, Ties, Gloves, Footwear and ,KerchTtfs. In Service colors. NEWaRRIVaLS LADIES VELVET OVERSHOES with fur trim and side dome fasteners. Medium heel. Black only. Sizes 5-g- to 7. Our supply is limited. Priced $4,95. NOTICE: Ba(minton is played every Monday and Wednesday in the Assembly Hal. All those interested please comel Season tickae. .3;«00 Leitha MilLer, Secretary, NOTICE: The 1st Wa'd Renef Society Ban!^is Wll be hold December 16th. A1 ladies who have articles, please turn thfm in as soon as possible. 1 st Ward Reeief Society Presidency. H a GOOD PLaCE TO TRADD." 4. -x. k smart set. w.-rm c mnbin.-'tion irs: Green, Tan, White and Fawn, $2*75 a set. BOY'S BELTER CoATS j_n sizos 28 and 30. AssoEted colors. Priced $3.95 and $4,25 WARM --- HrJWSiMS --- HmRDY-— WOOL SCitnVio a. GjjOVE LiTTi. SILK RiiYuM SCARVES in printed designs of assorted colors, some with fringed ends. $1,15 each, MEN S LINED OR UNLINED GLOVES, black or brown, some with fancy stitching, $1.59 to $2.25 The 2nd Ward Mutual presented two very fine skits under the direction of Mr. H. T. Jones at mutual Tuesday evening. Players I included: 1st Skit.,Norma. Thomson', Grace Johnson rand Elodie Ehlert, 2nd Skit. Mrs. Marjorie Dickson, Mrs. Mildred Harker,; James Ferguson and Dean Harker. We are having difficulty In getting lined gloves but ho.ve plenty of grey or brown jersey gloves that can be used for such. Household Hint: If you find it hard on your eyes to do.rn at night, try using a lighted flashlight as darning egg. After ribbons have been cleaned, roll them smoothly around a bottle to dry,.,. i Boys in the Services here on leave rincluded: Bert Jensen, Vester Heap, Earl iBoak, Leonard Hillmer, Douglas Mini an, Bob Htrker, Grart Harrison, Jim Me- Cells®, Jim -Anderson and Ed Bulduc. BOY'S KIPPERED FRuNT CuaT oTYLE oJBaTER Warm, dressy and serviceable. Colors mostly wine and royal blue. Sizes 24 to 30 inclusivo. $3.50 Patients in the Magrath Municipal Hospital this week includes: Kesdsnes R. Faulkner, Howard Fletcher, J. Popp, i D. Marsden of Spring Coulee and M. I Wilde of Jelling, Messrs, R, Payne of I Welling, George Ovr.rd, and Rolf Wenaas, Also Mrs. C, V. Harris, Dr. & Mrs. E. R. Poulsen of Leth­bridge of Lethbridge were Magrath visitors, Tuesday. Mrs. Shelton Ririe and son Eddie have returned home after spending the past few weeks at Arnprior, Man. where Shelton is stationed. nRR.0 ‘i I cc FUrtYSTH SHIRTS. •; j Wat is nicer than £l snowy white Shirt? Nothing is more ia.ppropria.te anywhere than 4a White Shirt. | We are well stocked with . ithem in any size, so make it a White Shirt If or His Christmas gift. | Priced: $2.00 Ask for our White Silk Shirts at $3.95 each. 4-Buckle Overshoes, Men's.$3.25 2—Buck1e•• 1 " .o. 2.35 Bey’s Overshoes.$1.95 -Get your ticket for the Lion's Carnival Dec. 7th end pth at the Assembly Hall. All kinds of fun for everyone. "Yes'n, the children's names all start with an haitch. There's ’Orace, ’Enry, 'Arold, ’Arriett --- all except the.last one , and we named ’er Halice. Do your Xmas Shopping Early! I ) A STENCIL it PAINT SE.1 nalstte w.th ' 4 different colors, a paintbrush, pictures ' and 24 letter stenccls,.25^ Mr. ft Mrs. Jack Duantt and daughter of Salt Lake City, Utah are visiting at the tone cf her father, Mr. Chteter Mno,. "MISs aaEaICa 11 j ji/EaVTNG qET, o ej-kg lovely baskets, skirts, and other designs Suutable for little girls, 900 a set. To keep th Junior Mss busy get her Pretty Things to UibroOieer. .500 \ NoOicex The 1st Ward MuUtual ’would like all the nemos 'nd addresses of all the 1st Ward Boys in the Services, handed in 1^0^110^ to either, Mrs. Melva C^i^rist^e^nE^on or Kiss Dorothy Brad- .shav, BEADS for making dolls-, iarionnltos, animaTs. These are educc.tional us well as amusing, 750 Snow shovel.,.350 r 7 Q L'DS DOLLS Asserted 3it 5 suitable for the b'-by or DUCK PlNo $1.25 SKID BOi.L.70 BINGO. 75 TI xzDLEDY- uINKS. 30 MODEL BUILDER. 55 big sister. Priced; 955, $1.10 $1.50, and $4.25 SEEING OUTFIT 300 BIMBO TOP • • • • • .20 TABLE TENNIS $4.95 complete with baO.1, rrcsots, not, clamps, etc. S^!D-BnLL (the game for all th. fap -y) 700 SARATOGA (Dog rac'.ng gamp).45 Mrs. Grant Whiter and daughter of Calgary are visiting at th. home of her parents, Mr. ft Mrs. D. H» Keeler. OCCASIONAL CHAIRo in vine or green taperstry; or wint velour. Figured patterns. Polished wooden arms and legs. Priced $29.95 to $31.50 A little boy's school essay read, "The j Arrmisiee was signed on NovirnToer 11th, 1918, and since then we have had two min- , utes' ptact every year." CHRISTMAS STOCKINGSf containing all sorts of playthings, toys, ltc.5C^5 Mrs. Mima Neilson of Calgary is the guest of her parents, Mr. ft Mrs. M. H. Gibb. Mrs. Buelah Boost. of Salt Lake City, Utah is visiting her panns, Mr. ft Mrs. J. W. Astonn. NEw aKREVAjS. .piate Glass Mirrors suitable for over the maanii, loungo, buffet, hall, etc. Various sizes and styles. BE SURE iD ATTEND the LIONS CARNIVAL DECEMBER 7-th and 8th. at the Assembly Han. Biggtr and better than ever. Addmision 250. Everybody welcome. Proceeds for Commmunty Service. I ■ I ' I I! For those winter qilts that you are mak- FOR SALE: Girl’s Skates, size 5. high ing be sure to got one of our 3# Wool Batts top black shoes.Doreen Harker* for the filling. Clean, well carded, easy --- to qqilt. Just $3,45 a batt. NOTICE: Them vw.ll bo a TER held at the TOW HALL, SATURDAYi, DEC.2nd, from 4 pm. to 9 pn. Proceeds going to the Red Cross. . EVERYBODY WELOMO. FOR SALE. Ina colored 3tu’io Lounge in g cd conddtion. Apply at Hotel. waANED; A Miking cow for -.■intu in return for its fud,.Sae John BibOo,*.* Lingerie In pink and ’white satin some vwth fancy lace trim. Sizes: 32 to 42, Priced: $1.95 2.95 Dai-ntiness st from the skin out. Everyone Wll be wearing Lisle Hose this year, VWiy not get yours now or choose then as gifts, A par 6? hose is always welcome. Latest shades, $1*00 a patr. FOR SALE: Old Heng and Spring Rooosers. (New Hcansbirr).mery Gurney. Found: Key on shoe ltCl,,.Ctll News Offici Found: Ladies Beige Pigtoi Gloves, 2 prs. " Kiddies !iits.(1 leather, 1 wooo). Call News Office, Are you making Pyjamas for Christmas? We have a good supply of Striped Flannelette for them. Assorted colors at 270 and 350 i a yard. f- NU'HGE: The Red Cross Blood Donors Clinic Wll start Mooday, Dec. 4th. Clinics will bo hold at the Magrath Mun­icipal Hoopiial Monday evenings from 7:00 p.n. to 8:15 p.m, Donors wll be noUf-ied one week in advance of their apyoint-m< eit, they will also llClivl a reminder (ednt’d below) When choosing your Gift for that special friend who ig hard to please, get her a pair of VELVET COVERED SHOE TREES in anyone of the following colors: Maroon, Naavy, Pink or Blue, _________ 75^ a Pair, ___________ card -a few days bef 're the d 'nation vwth instructions regarding food to be taken. R, P. Orern. ft1. M. R, Heap is a business visitor in Ecdmoonon, this weeltk .»••• .The years teach much which the days never know. We have a large variety of Laces, Trim your fancy work with it,,,.,. LADIES LEaTHER GLOVES Lined, Black or Brown, $1,79 a pr. " A-Good Place To Trade”. I 1 GST YO8.< . .o SPIRIT E.RLXj H ■ 1 Bui’S oHIRTS in assorted colors and styles. Priced $1,25 For we’ve everything that you could desire to givu on :ur Christmas shopping list. See our display of Men’s Shirts, Bathrobes, Lounging Robes, Socks, Shoes, and .ooco» CHRISTaa-S TILS a large assortment to choose from-, all colors and designs, plain ties for men in the services* Priced : 500, 690 and $1,00 TIE AND HaNDKERRHHEF SET Neatly boxed ready for giving. Assorted colors and designs, mostly figured. 750 a set. The Junior Relief Society wil be held December 6th at 8 P.M. at the home of Mrs, E;hel Clifton, The lesson Wll be given by Mrs, Jill Harker and the subject Wll be "Li'fc mature". . . Mr. * Mrs. Loo Steen of Corn Wallis , N. 3. arc visiting his mother, Are, J, H. Buchanan and Mr. Buchan.,,. Mrs. K, Bine of Lethbridge was a recent visitor at the homo of Ur. & Mrs. Coaaile DeeleulcHanee. . Blaine Neilson, Dick Sabay and Wealay Rica loft Wednesday for Calgary, where the former two Wll be employed at the packing plant. Mn. & Mrs. J.E. Harker and Mrs. Jim Bridge were visitors from Raymond*., "p^ FOR I'UTKh.R WIFE op H-dTeR One sf our New Ho^s^<^c^i^<^issas in either stripe or floral designs. Assorted colors. Sizes 14 ts 20. Priced $2.25 CHRISTMAS CaHDS« •.•••• 21 assorted cards •wth e nv 010 pe s . . . . . • 8 9 0 20 II II 11 11 • • • 0 • • • .890 10 It II 11 .250 12 II II II rt 5 If f fl .050 (Ba sure ts mail your cards early ts avoid delay and nisappsie■tmenn.) The Home Talent play, "Lttle Women" was well attended Friday evening. The proceeds arc ts be used ts send the Improvement Era ts tho boys in the Seericd.,,. Friends wil ba sorry t- boar that Rev, John Claxton of Meadcim Hat, formerly i of Moggr-th, passed away November 28-th at the aga of 75 y^ea3. 1 A New Shipment of . Cotton En:)roiddey Thread. 3 for 100 A l A^yy^^ for 100 NOTICE: With water settling in, the Boys Over Thera are going ts need warmer clothing. Thursday is still Red Cross Sawing Day. If you feel you can’t be gone from home fsr an aftcras-nn .CaM and, Mrs, Ruby R.rie or Mrs. Mary Nelson wil give , you an article ts work on at hame. Wo have different clubs doing this at present and there are 15 Japanese Girls who have taken out 30 pieces. It would ba greatly appreciated if more clubs and individuals did likewise. Red Cross frUicity Co-mltte. Mss. Melva CChisteesoe. WOOL BATTS in 3$ size batts, No lumps or thin spots. Clean, light and resil­ient. To ba sure the Batt you use fsr your handiwork is worthy of it, get one of those. $ 3.45 " A GOOD PLACE TO TRAD Mrs. Maararet Dickson and family of BnuWclaw, Wah. is visiting her father, Mr. Tom Bingham; and other relatives and friendas. 1 ► ml I » I I • • •0 lb.98 BRUNSWICK SaRDDNES, 9 tins.,. «n.|.ao.»7. .31 .5 SUNLIGHT ioOAP, 4 bars. ••••••••••••26 PEaRL SOaP, io bars.,.■ •.•. . «.•. sal soda, PURSX, 3 rolls. . . . . • • .« . . • • • • . » • • • • POSTHWl 0 Qg. In st 2b+, ,|, n * nt- •••.•••••« 48 V! TONE, 24 ex. tin.»••••••.•.»».•• IOniZilL SALT. 9 .19 pR-RrtlE BRAND . .15 ORaNGE kaREIaLaDE, Garden Gate, •••• .59 SYRUP, 2 lb. Crown Brrad.■••6 BRuuER‘3 PEaS,-2 tins.•••••••••.••••27 LIPTuNS NjODLE SOUP MIX, 1, foo. 23 HI DO QUICK YLaoT, fast rising, a pkg.O5 GElaTINE, Knox Brand, per pkg. » e • • 2. ENSIGN RASPSERiRES, 1 coupon,. a tin.».33 » PREM, r. Swifts Fredurt, per tin. .^ BRO|^I^K^TET.D CrHr'iEE-sE i lb __ . . 21 . BLUE RIBBON TEa, 1 lb.-. .72 . 73 ' RED PLUMS 20 oz tin. .«*.*.••. .16 I ’ ’ • -v- ' ''''' ty Iv SaTSUir.S ore GEo. Ib • 12 • • 38 .•5^0 Ca’BRaGL per lb • ,•**.•.04 YaMS, 3 lb . . . .35 APPLESj per box . $3.00 LUNCH COUNTER SPECIaL, SATURLaY, DECEMBER 2nd. "ICE CREAM aND CaKE.H PRICES 200 QjaKER MaCaRON, 1 lb. ctns. 2 pkgs. 290 ONTARIO WHITE BEaNS, 4 lbs. 270 j BOVIREL for flavoring soup, etc. 12 oz. bootls. 390 COCOa, Cowan's Brand, mtkes a delicious drink, 1 lb. tin 240 VaNILLa, Artificial, 150 6 oz bottle