| 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. ■iHingat I if 3 v ■*» FRIDAY, SEPT. 5, 1947. MAGRATH, ALBERTS. Office 21 The Magrath Trading Company Ltd., Hdwe. 34 Groceries 4r2, Dry Goods 4r3 "A good place to Trade. 8a.m, to 6 p.m. Wed, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m, Sat. 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. MEy, you can outfit yourself with all you need at the Magrath Trading Co, Shirts, Socks, Ties, Sweaters, Trousers, Underwear, Oxford, Loafers, Rubbers. Suits or Topcoats. ‘ Men’s Ready to Wear Dept. .1947 TROUSERS In Tans, Blues and Browns. Worsted or Corded. Waist sizes 24 to 30, PRICED: $3.25, $3.29, $3.95 SOCKS by "Caldwell" "B£W VALLEY”, Grey with wine heel and toe reinforced. Men’s sizes. 98<4 ’’Guide”, Grey with blue wool reinforcing the heSls and toe. $1.05 a pr. "NORTH PATROL”, Grey with black bands at the top. Reinforced heels and toes. #1.19 a pr. ”3 LB." Work Socks, Grey only. White toe, heel and top. 89tf METAL SOX DRIERS, for men and ladies 29(4 a pr. Members of the Ladies Golf Club entertained the men at a 2-ball foursome, playing 18 holes, Monday at the local course, ' There were 12 couples present, the losing ladies bought lunch for their respective foursome. Mr, & Mrs. Lee Meldrum of Brooks were weekend visitors in Magrath,.,,. "Puff-Cuff", "WedgiesJ "Indian Moccasins", "Printed or Plain Silks", Imitation Leathers" Sizes to fit kiddies as well as ladies, Ranfee, $2,25 a pr. _/________________________________________________ /Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr, & Mrs, Vern Bennett included: Mr, & Mrs, Hartt Diekson, Pocatella, Wash,; Mr, & Mrs, Herman Miller, Missoula, Montana; Mr, & Mrs, Enniss Bennett and children of Black Diamond, Alta; Rayfield, Roy and Rulon Rogers all of Utah (uncles of Vern), Mr* & Mrs* Jay Christenson and Mrs, Effie Bennett and children, Misses Ruth Anderson, Hope Alston, . Marilyn Dudley and LeVaun Matkin spent the weekend at Okotoks, the guestd of Mr, & Mrs,* Stewart Balderson, They went as far as Claresholm with Mr, A, S, Parsons who motored there to visit his wife and Infant son,,, Charles Aekroyd and Wallace Wilde re-' turned home Tuesday evening from Holbert-' son, Montana,,. . We now have a good rqnge of Stepwin Girffltes for the Junior Miss, Included in this assortment is: Pantie Girdles, Lastex One-Way Stretoh, Satin and Bro-eaded Cottons, Prices: $1.75 to $4,50 GARTER DELTS: 69$5 & 89^. Mr, & Mrs. flay Dickson and son Spence of Winnipeg are the guests of her parents Mr, & Mrs, Harry James, Jay left Sunday for Whitehorse, Yukon; Mrs. Dickson and son will follow at a later date, Mrs. / Dickson having undergone an operation ffiftgntly,. . JUST ARRIVED: A FEW CORDUROY SKIRTS FOR THE TINY SCHOOL GIRL Red and Brown shades in sizes 3 to 6 yrs. Priced at $2.15, Suspender style. NO EXTRAS WANTED. Old Jock McTavish told a friend he was running for an undertaker as his wife was seriously ill. "But", remonstrated the friend, "it's not an undertaker you want, it’s a doctor. "No, no," was the reply, " I canna afford to deal wi’ middlemen,." Mr. & Mrs. D. H, Keeler have as their guests their daughters, Mrs. Gean Wheeler1-, and daughter Kay, and Mrs. Marguerite Low and children of Edmonton. . I SPECIAL ATTRACTION: The Jantzen "TOTEM POLE SWEATER" Grey background with blue or red designs. $9.56 MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD. " A good place to Trade," O O O 5 □ 0 0 C J - o o O 0 ’J O O O J *» •> -1 O 0 '> □ o 0 O 0 Q a □ 0 Quo 0 00 for your s SCHOOL SUPPLIES csill at ■ • :MAGRATH TRADING.CO. : ° Hardware Dept.' • • 0 0 0 0 O O O O O O O Q o O O O O Q O 0 . O B • ooooaaoooooooooooooooe Phil Sheer was pleasantly surprised Friday evening, the occasion being his birthdayc Mr. & Mrs. Dale Toomer, Mr. & Mrs. Ervin Sabey, Mr. & Mrs. Keith Karren, j Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Christenson, Mr. & Mrs> Norman Christenson, Mr. &'Mrs. Lee Dickson, Mrs. Gladys Sheer and Miss Martha Sheer were present, A bon-fire party was enjoy- j ed with refreshments served by Mrs. Gladys ! Sheer assisted by her sister-in-law, Miss j Martha Sheer,. j- Mr. & Mrs. Ben Matkin accompanied their' daughter and son-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Frank . Brown of Lethbridge on a motor trip to the, coast via Logan Pass, Kalispiel, Spokane, Seattle and then to Vancouver. From there they took the boat to Salt Springs Island where they stayed for 10 days. They returned home via Kingsgate after a pleasant I tripo oi . Mr. & Mrs. Jim Green and daughter Kaye accompanied Mr. & Mrs. Green of Lethbridge to Waterton Lakes for the holiday weekend. SHINE YOUR FLOORS WITH THE NEW, EASY TO APPLY "GLO COAT" A Johnson Product. Pints.650 Quarts.$1.15 We also carry a complete line of Floor Paste Wax. The Teaching Staff and grades: Grade l.Mrs, B. W,. Dow • Grades 1 & 2.Mrs, Doris Jensen Grade 2.Miss Pauline Bridge, j/ Grade 3.Miss Myrtle Parkinson Grade 3 & A .Mrs. Ruth Bennett Grade 4 & 5.Miss Josephine Litchfield Grades 5 & 6 .George Hamilton Grade 6.B-.W. Dow, Principal. BATHROOM SCALES: White enamel finish with an easy to read scale. Keep an accurate account of your family’s weight for Health’s Sake, $8.95 j Miss Leora Gurney accompanied'by Mrs. Irene Holladay of Raymond left Saturday for Spokane, Wash, for a holiday. COLEMAN SINGLE " * ! BURNER ' $7.95 Hardware Dept. Phone 34. Ideal for camping, etc, . Evoxycne shonl have one.______ are you?" It’s just a salutation, And common sense nhould bar you From lengthy explanation. Here is a well-known, reliable make - of gasoline’ stove, built to give you years of trouble-free service, The tank is equipped with a built-in pump, and the two burners are the instant light type. A sturdy, dependable hot plate of many different uses. Attractively finished in ivory with green trim, PRICE: $15.25 ARE YOU C-OING TO COLLEGE??????? SEE THE MAGRATH TRADING COMPANY FOR LUGGAGE. We have attractive sets, single bags, trunks, etc. Hardware Dept. Phone 34. An angler just returning from a fishing trip has discovered that there' are two periods when fishing is good. --- before you get there and after you leave. Get your Fishing Needs from the Magrath Trading Co. Ltd. Mrs. Verna Ackroyd enterv _ned at a , Farewell party Friday afternoon complim-i enting her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Yore Ackroyd who left Tuesday by plane for her home in Hollywood, Calif, Refreshments were served to the following guests: Mesdames Afton Anderson, Bertha Bennett, Irene Strang, Yore Ackroyd and Norah Ackroyd, . Miss Pauline Bridge returned last week from Summer School at the B.Y.U. Provo. Utah. . SEE US Graveside services were held Sunday afternoon at the local cemetery for the infant son of Mr. & Mrs, Robert Gorham, born Saturday at the Magrath Municipal Hospital, Elder George T* Dudley was in charge of the services* .«<<« Mrs. George Ovard visited her daughter and son-in-law, Mr* & Mrs. H. Hughes at Innisfaili Mrs. G« Ovard says Mrs. Hughes and baby son are doing nicely. . Mrs. Verona Merkley and son of Card-ston were recent guests at the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs* Orin Harker. FOR ALL YOUR TIRE REQUIREMENTS. WE CAN SUPPLY YOU, Hardware Dept, Phone 34. ~ Magrath Trading Co, Ltd, About twenty small friends and relatives were pre-sent Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Earl Neilson in honor of her grand-daughter, Joan Christenson's second birthday, A delicious lunch was served forty-three guests by Mrs. N. B. Christenson assisted by Mrs. Mae Chipman and Mrs. Beth Toomer. Joan was the re- - cipient of many lovely gifts. Mrs. Harriet Palmer returned home a£ter visiting her daughter, Mrs. E. Webster at Mountain View. FOR THOSE NEW FALL PRINTS, See our selection of "WABASSO” Prints, Our Lawn and Printed Dimity. All 36" wide. Priced: 350 to 980 a yd. A TIRED WOMAN'S EPITAPH Here lies a poor woman who always was tired For she lived in a house where help wasn't hired; Her last words on earth were :"Dear friends I am going Where washing ain't done, nor sweeping, nor sewing. be And everything there will/just to my wishes For there they don't eat, there's no washing dishes; I’ll be where loud anthems will always be ringing, But having no voice HJJ. get clear of the singing. . Don't mourn for me now, don't mourn for me never, For I'm going to do nothing for ever and ever." "A good place to Trade." Patients in the Magrath Municipal Hospital this week include; Mrs, R. Munroe, Spring Coulee; Mr. Ken Harker, Mesdames: James Blumel, Gordon Deglow. Robert Gorham and Mike Kosma. "KLEEN-E-ZY" BRUSHES . A bnush for every household use. Scouring Brush.300 Vegetable Brush.,250 Clothes Brush,.750 Pastry Brush.,,400 Bowl Brush.500 Bath Brush.^1,75 Whisk Brooig.,.350 Nail Brush,.600 Dish Mop.300 Tumbler, Milk Bottle or Separator Brush 500 Percolator or Separator Brush.,.,,. 250 Baby Bottle or Separator Brush. ,350 See them displayed in the Hardware Department, Magrath Trading Company Ltd. "A good place to Trade." GET YOUR SCHOOL SUPPLIES FROM THE MAGRATH TRADING COMPANY LTD. Hardware Dept. phone 34» \ Mr. & Mrs. Jess Dudley and ' 'lghter of Calif, 'were recent guests at _ e home of his aunt, Mrs. John Gibb. • Mrs, Mildred Anderson of Turner Valley was a recent visitor at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. M. Culp. ' Mr, Thos. Stepht >n and "Mr, Ralph Thrall of Lethbridge were Magrath visitors on Thursday, . • Mrs* Cleo Allen spent the past weekend in Raymond/. . HEADLINES FOR FA^L FLANNELETTE BLANKETS, White with blue and pink borders. Be ready "When the winds of early fall start blowing. " Assorted sines and quality, PRICED: $3.95 $4.65 $4.95 TOWN’ OF MAGRATH At the meeting of the Town Council held on Tuesday evening, September 2nd Town utility foreman Blumel reported that the Town sewer system was being menaced by people depositing into the sewer all kinds of rubbish such as old dish rags, old combs, broken dishes, and various other artioles, Children playing in the streets 1/ near man holes have been in the habit of dropping sticks through the holes in the man-hole covers. This practice as stated above is menace to the sewer system and has already cost the Town huhdreds of dollars to clean out the sewer mains, and it must be stopped. Signed.J. T. Steele< CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank all those who kindly came out and helped fight our stubble fire. H. R, Lamb Mr. & Mrs. Dan Lybbert are the parents of a daughter?born, Sunday, Aug, 31st at Cardston. Mrs. Lybbert was the former Grace Palmer. Mr. Bill Stearn of Swift Current spent the holiday weekend with his sister and brother-in- law, Mr. & Mrs. Max Harker. While he was here they visited Waterton Lakes Park. PRINTED COTTON each.40^ WHITE with lace edge,.each 25^ WHITE LAWN, each. 15^ LINEN, all pure white,,. 25^ Mrs. June Gough and daughter of Raymond were recent visitors at the M, H. Gibb home, Mothers, we have attractively boxed Hankies, and Silk Hankies, or Dainty Embroidered trimmed ones for special occasions. Dry Goods Dept, Phone 4r3 WOOL: Plaid or plain in assorted colors and patterns $2.15 & $2.95 PRINTED SILK A variety of colors and patterns to add zest to your School Outfit. $3.25 PRINTED COTTON For young and old. For one and all. $1.95. PLASTUC For rainy days or the early fall snow storms that are so wet. All shades. 29(t Mr, & Mrs. Earl Wocknitz are the parents of a daughter, born Aug. 23rd. Friends will be sorry to learn that Bob Minion had 100$ hail damage 1st part of August. Bob and family live at Scandia. Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Stevenson were guests at the Minion home over the holiday. Mr. Wallace Dudley has returned to his home from Edmonton. He was accompanied by his niece Miss Arvilla Dudley, R.N. ATTENTION LADIES. We have: Simplicity & Butterick Style Books Vogart & Simplicity Transfer Patterns Knitting Books Tatting, Crochet Patterns. All reasonably priced, FASHION SHEETS.FREE. Dry Goods Dept. phone 4r3 Two Irishmen, one accompanied by his wife, met on the street. Said Pat to Mike, "Let me present me woife to yez." "No, thanks," replied Mike, "Oi got wan o’ me own." Blessed are they who have nothing to say and who cannot be persuaded to say it. THE PARK THEATRE NEWS:/ Tonight: "Dear Ruth". Friday & baturday: "Guilt of Janet Ames',1 Monday & Tuesday: "Lady in the Lake". Wednesday & Thursday: "Framed". NOTICE: The Magrath Golf Club Is holding a post season open tournament Sunday, Sept. 7th. All qualifying scores must be in by 11:30 fast time. Entry fees will be &1.50 for men and $1.00 for ladies; Attractive prizes will be given for both winner and runner-up of each flight of four. There will also be a consolation round. Invitations have been sent to Cardston, Lethbridge, Raymond, Waterton, Milk River, New Dayton and Wrentham. So let’ s have a good turnout from Magrath. Remember the date, next Sunday, Sept. 7th, FOR SALE: Baby Carriage.Mrs. Mary Sera. WANTED: farm work for 2 Polish Men. Rulon Harker. --- . --- FOR SEPT $th. Some material left for overalls, and special sewing to be done at the Assembly* 1 Hall, Second Ward Relief Society. Mrs. Louise James. FOR SALEi "Masterton" Everbearing Strawberry Plants. $4.00 per 100 . Steve Szabo FOR SALE: An electric "Sunbeam " Raoor, Nearly new. .Morgan Ririe. FOR SALE: Purebred cockrels, New Hampshire, Wynndots, Barred-rocks, and Black Giant, Mrs. Clara Lamb, FOR SALE: Car Radio.Denzil Coleman. FOUND: Child’s streamlined wagon. Bill Gorham FOR BEET PLOWING THIS FALL see Vic Ehlert. FOUND: Doll’s white shoe and sock. News Office. FOR SALE: A John Deere Combine, No. 9, 12’ cut. A-l condition. .Ben Gagan. WANTED: Fresh Milk Cow, Phone R114, J. Lang, Cardston. FOR SALE: I5- acre lot with 4 room house and outBuildings.D. Shipman, FOR SALE: 2 acres, raspberries and alfalfa,- good building lot. Very easy to Irrigate. Eee Wm. M. Blumel. CARD OF THANKS: I wish to thank, Bishop C. Spencer, Dr. Magid and the Hospital Staff, and I appreciate every kindness that was shown me, by the way of candy, flowers, cards and the many other ways- Mrs. Luella Gurney. NOTICE: Ladies Aid I meet at the home of Mrs. Soren Anderson, Friday, Sept. 5th with Mesdames S. Anderson, F, N. Robinson and J. C. Robinson as hostesses. The Helping Hand Club met at the home 'of Mrs. Harriet Palmer, Wednesday afternoon Sept, 3rd in honor of her Slst birthday, A delicious lunch was served and Grandma Palmer received many lovely gifts. Those present were Mesdames: F. p. Miller, Geo. Ovard, Bryan Meldrum, Walter Blumell, Ed Lacquement, Gerald James, Marion Aekroyd, M. Bradshaw, Oscar Blumell, and Mr. & Mrs. Fred Palmer and Floraj Mrs. Emma Webster and Mr. Harry Eveson of Raymond. Mr. Allan Cuthbertson of Raymond was the weekend guest of Miss Jean Webber of the Hospital Nursing Staff. Mrs. Ruby Ririe and daughter Marianne spent the weekend at Great Falls, Mont. Mr, Jack Bourne arrived Tuesday evening from Rocky Mountain House, to visit his parents, Mr, & Mrs. E. Bourne. Miss Kaye Green was honored at a birthday party Tuesday afternoon when many small friends and relatives were in attendance, Kaye received many nice gifts.-.-. Miss Ann Trofenanko of Lethbridge was the holiday guest of her sister and brother-!n^-law, Mr. & Mrs. Lee Dickson.,, Mrs. DeVar Coleman and Mrs. Ted James accompanied Ted to Eastern Montana. ’ 7 ) .Charles Ack-»oyd's combine was trucked back., Mrs, Kay Mathewson and daughters have returned from Eastern Canada where they visited relatives,,.,. Mrs. Blanche Breckenbridge and son Jimmy of Lethbridge were Magrath visitors Thur dday. Mrs, Keith Karren was a guest of her parents, Mr. & Mrs, Fairbanks of Raymond. Mr. & Mrs, Bill Carter and family left Wednesday for their home at Springville, Utah, Mr. Carter will return in a few days to the Canning Factory. Mrse Nellie Fellger returned Monday evening after visiting her son, Dallas his wife and family at Warner, and her son Roy and family at Raymond. CONSIDER THE HAMMER It keeps its head. It doesn't fly off the handle. It keeps pounding away. It finds the point, then drives it home. It looks at the other side, too, then clinches the matter. It makes mistakes, but it straightens them out and starts all over. It's the only knocker in the world that does any good. If you are inclined to lose your head and fly off the handle —- CONSIDER THE HAMMER. ,. Newf England News WANTEDj to buy Immediately: one sturdy used trunk.,.Mrs. Myrtle Passey, Phone 70s REMEMBER THE DANCE, SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE ASSEMBLY HALL, 1SPEAKING OF BRIDGES Said Horace Ririe: The Oakland Bay Bridge is 8 miles long. Nine lanes of traffic, four train tracks. Cost $77,000,000.00. Is now paid for out of a 250 toll. The automobile driver must pay the 250 while on the go. He is fined if he stops. Mis, Newton and E. B. Dalton and yours truly discussing the recent ball game out there. Del Bonita won from Magrath 11 to 5. Said Ernie, " we waited 40 years for that game." SPECIALS FRIDAY, Sent 5th SATURDAY, Sept. 6th YOUR AS SUHAIL Op GOOD HEALTH QUALITY MEATS from the MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD, At Shelby, bankers discoutif Canadian money 12% says Charles Ackroyd. In fact, they offered $ll2.00 of Canadian money for $100.00 American. Canadian money isn’t held in very high esteem over there. Same as Mexican* , The U. S. really looks after the agriculturist, says Charles. Here he is the victim of order-in-council’s embargos, restrictions and controls. He is the last consideration. . Mrs. M. Wolsey is visiting relatives and friends in Magrath., n-1 '<7_ J Photo Grocery Counter 4r2 PORK ROASTS Shoulder, per lb.-.280 Round, per lb.420 BEEF ROASTS Chuck Rsts. per lb.280 Round Steak, per lb.350 T-Bone Steak, per lb,.430 We have a complete line of Tinned Meats for School Lunches. COHOE SALMON Sliced or in'-& piece. - Pei* lb-. 380 Halibut, a lb, 380 ? K tc SC HOO.L w u h 7 6 1 "EVERSHARP" REPEATER PENCILS, Aach ’’SCRIPTS" Mechanical Pencils, each MUSIC DICATION BOOKS, each. LEATHERETTE COVERED EXERCISE BOOKS:- 2 for.i .250 or 150 each 3 for. 250 or 100 each and some for 200 each. 9 6 -$2.5ff .400 .100 LEDGER BOOKS, hard backs.400 ZIPPER COVERED L.L< BOOKS with refill $3.,40 COIL BOUND: three price ranges: 10, 15 & 250 eachc We have a complete grange of Exercise Books and Scribblers of prewar thicknesso SCHOOL BAGS. .600 Cleaning Gloves-— After you’ve washed your doeskin, or fabric globes put a clothespin in each finger. The gloves will slip on easily when dry. LIME IN TEAKETTLE—-— The nuisance of lime deposits on the inside of your teakettle can be overcome by keeping a marble in it. The marble collects the lime and prevents depositso See us for your Inks, Drawing Pencils, Pen Nibs and Holders, Erasers, Pencil Boxes, Et®a Magrath Trading Coo Ltd. Hardware Dept. phone 34. ££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££<'££££££££££f^^££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££ Household Hints: WE ARE STILL OFFERING A CLEARANCE SALE ON: Housecoats Spring Coats and Suits. Blouses Houseslippers Dresses. . Ladies Ready to Wear Dept. Magrath Trading Company Ltd. 1 JANTZEN TOTEM POLE SWEATERS, Men’s 36 to 42. Grey with red or blue. FROM THE MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD. CWING FRUITS Pears, $4,95 a box Peaches a case . Hales. ^2 » 4:5 Elberta’s. C^p SPECIALS: Friday, Sept. 5th Saturday, Sept. 6th, CANNED GOODS PEAS, No. 5. 2 tins for.290 SAUERKRAUT, per tin. 230 "AYLMER’S” BOILED DINNER. 250 DICED CARROTS, "Broders", 2 tins . 290 FAMOUS FOODS SPAGHETTI, a jar. 230 SARDINES, 2 tins. 170 Prunes . Italian blue $1,95 Garden fresh Vegetables Celery aXb. 12jf Onions alb. 6/ Cukes (slicing) a lb. 4/ Cabbage 2 #s for 9< Pickling Onions 33^ (2 lbs. for 330) CLAMS, a tin. 330 GRAPEFRUIT JUICE, a tin. 310 POSTUM, 8 os. "Instant". @ LUNCH COUNTER SPECIAL @ SATURDAY, Sept. 6th. "Set Frhit Salad with Roll." 300 a plate. 0 RAN GV S Med. z Bananas Ripe - @ Grapefruit.■ * @ Cant eloupe. T emo ns CANADA CORN STARCH, a pkg.160 TOOTHPICKS, "Silver Birch". 2 pkgs 130 KRAFT CANADIAN CHEESE, | lb. ;.260 YOUR Grapes Rad and Blue, FAVORITE 39)6 a 35£ 2 lbs.- 1 5)6 for 2 w each _u55d a do^ 24< a lb. G - 1lb JEWS LOGANBERRY 950 a tin APRICOT 820 a tin PURE STRAWBERRY $1.13 a tin 00000000000000000000000000000000000^0000(^,0^0^^^,4^0^^0^^^0^^^^ WHITE VINEGAR, Heinz per gnUon 920 CERTO, a bottle.,.,.,,.240 PARAWAX,'per lb.,.,.r. 170 SHOP AT THE MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD "A good place to Trade."
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