| 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. MAGRATH TRADING COMPANY LTD Friday, June 20th, 194-7. STORE HOURS: Telephone No.s 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. "A good place to Office 21 Wed. 8 a.m. to 1. pjji. Trade." Hardware 34. Sat. 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ■ Dry Goods 4r3 Groceries 4r2 Coleman iXk • in Camp, Cabin, On Tour ® Lights Instantly* Just like gas. At once it's ready to cook anything—from “ham and’ to ■ngel food cake. Assures youappetizing meals —anywhere, anytime—easier and quicknc. Look for These Features: e Speedy new Hi-Power, Wind-Proof Burners, e Metal Fuel Tank cannot rust or corrode; easily removed for filling. e Opens up ready to cook in a jiffy. O Folds up like a suitcase. Come in for «. demonstration ***** t »' WE CARRY A COMPLETE STOCK OF "COLEMANS. SUPPLIES Hardware Department, Magrath Trading Co. "A good place to Trade'J phone 34. he wonT'c say * JARN IT if you give him GAY COLORED DIAMOND SOCKS: of assorted combinations including yellows, blues, greens, tans, etc. of wool and priced at $2.25 SILK ANKLE SOCKS in navy and black with snug fitting top. at 39$ a pr. COTTON ANKLE SOCKS with assorted stripes. Cool for summer and so economical. 59$ Mrs. Margaret McAdam of Lethbridge, formerly of Magrath, and W. J, Anderson of Hillspring were united in marriage, Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Tom McAdam in Lethbridge with Bishop Asplund officiating. They will reside at Hillspring II, Sunday t. .nine Tyler and Douglas Alston jointly entertained at their home in honor of Miss Gaylia Woolley who has moved to Lethbridge, Those present were Misses Shirley Clarke, Gaylia Woolley, Josephine Litchfield, Gloria Harker, Messrs. Meade Coleman, ' Reade Coleman, Bill Morrow, Roy Bly and Lester Henderson, Games were played and a delicious lunch was served. Mr, F. A. Swanson of Twin Rivers was in town on Tuesday. Crops are late and there will be little grass for hay. Much of it winter killed and the ice and snow destroyed the old grass. People from Spring Coulee, Del Bonita and Magrath were X-rayed by the T, B. Mobile Unit during its stay in town. Mr. ft Mrs. W. J. Rice spent a couple of days in Calgary, on business. HERE ARE THE SIMPLY STYLED, RUGGED SPORTSTOGS THAT YOU CAN PUT ON AND FORGET ABOUT——AND "REST ASSURED, NO ONE ELSE WILL FORGET ABOUT THEM. THEY'RE SO CORRECTLY CASUAL, SO SMART, WHETHER THE SCENE IS THE COUNTRY CLUB, "HE OFFICE, or YOUR OWN FRONT PORCH. at the MAGRATH TRADING COMPANY LTD. "A good place to Trade.” For golfing, fishing and general wear. A Bruck I on_ Fabric. "Muskox”. Zipper front, two generous size patch pockets and a breast zipper pocket to ensure safe keeping. Beige shade only in sizes 38, 40 and 42. Priced: $18.95 WHITE POLO SHIRKS in a sjnart \ waffle knit. Long sleeved with kni cuff. Small, medium and large with neck. PRICED at $2.0« each ( Will be suitable for the ever - popular Sweat Shirt.) TPOUSGPS . of brown Alpine with zipper fly. Excellent tailoring. At home, at work or at play, they’re just the thing. Sizes 32, 34 and 36. PRICE: $9.95 An old cowboy went to the city and registered at a hotel for the first time in his life. The clerk asked him if he wanted a room with running water. "Heck, nol" the cowboy yelled. "What do you think I am, a trout?” Miss Nola Matkin returned home Wednesday evening from Provo, Utah, where she has been attending school. Mesdames Ina Blaxall, Marjorie Tomlinson and sons, Myrle Blaxall and daughter, Kay motored 'to Macleod on Friday to visit Mrs. Annie Blaxall on her birthday. • Mrs. Afton Anderson was hostess Thursday evening to the Literary Class at the Nephi Harker home, Lunch was served and Shakespeare’s works were studied. Miss Kathaleen James spent Friday , evening with her parents, Mr. ft Mrs. r Harry James. Kathaleen is employed in Lethbridge. Mr. ft Mrs. Frank Sabey and children of Cardston spent Sunday in town visiting friends and relatives. J. Bernard Critchfield and Beverly Ruoff of (Sioux City, Iowa) were married in the Salt Lake Temple, June 6th. They will reside In Provo until' Bernard finishes his Pre-Med at the Brigham Young University. Mr. & Mrs. Arvid Andersson and daughter Mae are business visitors in Calgary. Friday, Mr. & Mrs. E. Crabtree and grand-daughter of Cardston were dinner guests at the R. M, Matson home. CANNON" TOWELS ASSORTED PASTEL SHADES. SOME WITH CONTRASTING STRIPE BORDERS 4 $1.45 to $2.50 •Friday afternoon at the home oS Mr. & Mrs. 0, T. Jensen, Cardston, Miss Joyce Davies daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ivan Davies of Hillspring, became the bride of Howard Holladay, son of Mr. & Mrs. D. W. Holladay of Magrath. President L. D. Cahoon, performed the teremony witji immediate members of families present. Mr. & Mrs. David Bingham of Woolford attended the bride and groom. Lunch was served after the ceremony with Mrs, 0. J. Jensen as hostess. The newlyweds left for a honeymoon to Waterton Lakes Park. ON THE SHELVES MONDAY, JUNE 23rd "A GOOD PLACE TO TRADE." MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD. Mrs. Melva Christenson was hostess at two tables of bridge, Friday evening. Prizes were won by Mrs. Esther Toomer and Mrs. Beth Toomer. Refreshments were served to Mesdames Verda Dudley, Mae Chipman, Kay Mathewson, - Myrle Blaxall, Marjorie Tomlinson, Beth and Esther Toomer. Mr. & Mrs. Bert Oliver and son of Lethbridge were Sunday guests at the home of her mother, Mrs.’L. Minor. Mr, & Mrs. Arnold Garrett of Raymond were Sunday visitors. KEEP KEEPSAKES THAT KEEP MEMORIES FRESH. Clifford Spence, Jack Harker and Dick Sabey were recent visitors in Calgary. Ron Miller returned home with Mr. & Mrs. John Head from Utah. SOUVENIR CUSHION TOPS Plastic cushion tops with cloth back in green, rust, black, light blue and navy, with contrasting silk cord fringe. Map of the four western provinces with colorful designs illustrating the kind of product each locality is noted for. Suitable for gifts or for the home. $1.35 each. KODAK FILMS: 127.,270 620, 120.320 616, 116. 370 each. Dry Goods Counter, or phone 4r3. Magrath Trading Co. Ltd. HAPPINESS. Happy the man, and happy he alone, He who can call today his very ownj He who, secure within, can say, Tomorrow, do thyu worst, for I have liv'd today. An old Chinese adage: "It takes a year to make a friend, but you can lose one in an hour." Mrs. Cleo Ririe, Mrs. Rondo Robinson, Mr. C. Jensen, Mr. & Mrs. L. R. Jensen were Calgary visitors, Monday. . Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Harrold and daughter, Donna, of Edmonton are visiting at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Toomer. Miss Erva Dean Sabey of Cardston is a guest at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Dean Benn-, ett. Miss Nelda Loxton of Raymond spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. & Mrs. G• Loxton• • •,. Patients in tne Magrath Municipal Hospital this week includes: Mr. Jaities Andersoh, Mrs. Spence, Miss Annie Nav* ratil, Mrs. Ken Gibb and son, Mrs. Ken Anderson and son,. Mrs. Vada DeGinnus of Taber is visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Berald James. JUST BETWEEN YOU & THE SUH i j ® • STRAW GARDEN HATS for Mother and Daughter. Assorted styles and sizes, PRICED: 390 to 790 SUNBONNETS FOR CHILDREN: Cloth head pieces with a braided-straw brim bound with fabric to match the bonnet. 390 eight”subjects he-received an "A" in five Garth W, Passey returned home this week after attending the University of Alberta in Edmonton. He has been _ _ majoring in Agriculture, Of Only eight showed up at the Band Practice, Tuesday evening. Not enough. Be there TONIGHT at 8 p.m. Town Hall. Prospective Band Members:- Kay Dow, Roy Dow, Robert Balderson, Dawn Robinson, Duane Harker, H. S. Taylor, Dick Clarke, Charles / Harker, Lamar Bennett, Howard Fletcher, y : Walter Blumell, William Blumell, Ted Johnson, Elaine Dow, Nadine Dow, Don Bennett, Warren Harris, Reed Bennett, Bert Dow, George A. Fletcher, Grant Blumell, Ron Miller and Ray Harker. If your name is not among the above. Show up anyway. Ervin Harris has been appointed manager, Mrs. Mabie Pack and children of Wellin spent Wednesday afternoon at the home of her parents, Mr, & Mrs. Nephi Harker. m/ ' Lj Born to Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Gibb, June 15th, a son at the Magrath Municipal Hospital. Good NewsI Here’s '/another big shipment Qf Drill Slack Suits. Styled of closely woven fabric that’s "Tough but not Rough". Sizes 8 to 14 years. Brown with green trim. ' Blue with red trim. ' $3.25 a suit. We have just received a New Shipment of Running Shoes for Children, Misses and Women, Also included in this shipment is a Canvas open toe with wedgie heel. Also a pump with strip trim. See them-, Thuy are suitable for the holiday season THEY’RE NEW.THEY'RE SMART. PEDDLE-PUSHERS. Green,-Red and Blue in sizes 10 to 16 yrs. Priced at $5.69 Born to Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Anderson, a son, at the Magrath Municipal Hospital, on Thursday, June 19th. SMALL BOYS STRIPE SWEATERS Navy blue, Wine and Brown with contrasting colors. $1.00 each. W - B (None-Better) SPORT SHIRTS Full cut, quality guaranteed. Cowboy, Indians and etc. all-over designs. Small breast pocket, tailored collar. Sizes 2, 4 and 6 yrs . 790 each A new Lutheran Church is under construction. Being built by the local members. If you want a church, build it. That is the spirit of the hive. There is no other way. Jack Morton reports a good calf crop at the McIntyre Ranch. Up to Saturday they had vaccinated some fourteen hundred, branded, ear-marked and dehorned. Tailored by experts; their immaculate appearance adds classic style to any costume for all seasons. Choose yours from "THE MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD." Priced: 790 to $3.75 Mr. & Mrs. Max Bradshaw of Bird’s Eye were town visitors. Max told the boys j it cost him $35.00 a head to winter his four hundred cattle. LIGHTNING COPHER POISON 500 a bottle in the Hardware. Said Elmer Bennett, "Tuesday I counted 37 dead gophers in one place." THIS WEEK IS ENROLMENT WEEK for Blood Donors for the Red Cross. Your help would be appreciated. news from the HARDWARE DSPT. LADIES BIKES- by C.C.M. @.$50.00 Tires and Tubes for bikes Tubes. $1.25, Tires 1.50 to 2.25 DELAVAL CREAM SEPARATORS No. 3.'.#51.00, No. 4.$62.50 CEDAR CHESTS.$52.50 SINGLE HOT PLATE, tan, grey or brown finish. $2.25 ELECTRIC BOTTLE WARMER, for baby, elimates fires in the hot summer months. $3.95 ELECTRIC irons . $7.95 ELECTRIC TOASTERS.$4.95 to 8.75 A new shipment of Afternoon Frocks have just arrived. See them and you’ll buy them. They're smart and serviceable. We had our milch cow tested on Thursday for Bangs Disease. A good heifer. We are keeping our fingers crossed. Only a few cows left. It looks like the only way out is to vaccinate the calves. Some communities go into convulsions about it, other don’t,_______________ Johnny Alton, Twin River, told us at the Stringham Ranch, from 400 cows they branded 360 calves. _Very good. Lion*. Bob Matson accompanied by his mother, left Thursday morning for Great Falls, Mrs. Matson will visit relatives while Bob attends the convention. Many out-of-town relatives and friends attended the funeral services of the late Mrs. FJorilla Workentine, Wednesday. ’.ng with Hall Poulsc office manager o. Jolden Fleece Woollen Mills, Hall expects lower prices for wool, but the wool ■ growers want more for their wool and lambs* The U. S. Congress and Senate recently- passed a bill approving of a 34 cent tariff against Australian wool. "We can’t allow a few Australian Wool Barons to ruin tens of thousands of small sheep owners in this country", they said. (100, 000 sheep in Australia is a small flock.) All under fence. No winters and no coyotes. As far as 0t,tawa is concerned it is Root, Hog or Die for the small sheep owners of Canada. No protection whatever, --- M --- Mrs. Florilla Burgess Workentine, age 23 passec away at t e local hospital early Sunday morning. She leaves to mourn -her passing her husband, John, three small sonsj her parents, Mr. & Mrs. M. L. Burgess, 3 brothers Leo, / Horace and Ralphj five sisters Mrs. Maralda Hancock, Mrs, Irene Gross, Mrs. Ella Pittman, Fontella and Julia. Funeral services were held Wednesday after* noon at two p.m. in the First Ward Chapel with Bishop Elmer Ririe in charge. Opening prayer was offered by Elder Smith Ackroyd and the opening song by the choir "How Firm A Foundation" was led by Mrs. Lottie Harker with Mrs. Afton Keeler accompanist. Nyal Fletcher played a violin solo accompanied by Mrs. Afton Keeler. Mrs. Marion Ackroyd spoke words of comfort, followed by a vocal duet by Mrs. J.J, Strang and Mr. Rulon Harker. The closing hymn was "Abide With Me", after which D. H. Keeler offered the benediction. Seth Nelson of Cardston dedicated the grave, Christenson Bros, were in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were David Workentine, Hugo Ardnt, Leo Hancock, Arnold Pittman, George Gross, and David Hauge. Interment took place at the local cem®t«ry. --- M --- WANTED: 400 Blood Donors for the Red| Cross. The week of June 15 to 21st is Enrolment Week in Magrath and district. There will be a house to house canvas and other means to enrol donors. Mrs. S. J. Toomer is chairman of Enrolment with the Relief Societies canvasing Magrath. Leo Spencer is organizer for the Lease and Mrs. Wren Holladay for Spring Coulee. It maybe July or August before the Mobile Unit will visit our town, but donors will be notified by mail 2 to 3 weeks prior to the date that he or she is to donate blood. You will only be asked to donate your blood twice a year. If, you are not at home when the can** vassers call, you may fill in a form at the Town Hall if you desire to donate blood. — --- M --- Ben Gagan sold his wool clip to the Golden Fleece Woollen Mill, He was very pleased with the sale. Price 250 a pound. --- M --- Cut worms said Owen Owens are the worst in years. From a piece of ground 3 foot square he found eleven, and in good clean summer- fallow, --- M --- Why do the Magrath Base-ball Team want' to pick on Cardston all the time? Why not z the Lethbridge Miners? --- M --- Said Mr. A. Walters of Spring Coulee to the office staff, holding up a wrench "Went to-.all the Hardware Stores in Lethbridge and got it here." .M. Smith Ackroyd while in Great Falls listened in on a conversation at his hotel between a farmer from Manitoba and one from Montana. The man from Canada sold his wheat for $1.20 a bushel while the man from Great Falls sold his for $2.40 a bushel, just double. Said Smith $21,50 tires here sell for $14.00 over there with from $2.00 to $6.00 trade-in for an old tite- and refrigerators about half the price. Most goods there cost less, he says. We get It going and coming with no relief in sight. .M. Chester Minor is very lonesome. All six camps of Indians pulled out. k Left three pups. .M. OPPORTUNITY They do me wrong who say I come no more when once I knock and fail to find you inj for every day I stand outside your door, and bid you wake, and rise to fight and win. Weep not for precious chances passed awayl Weep not for goldenqges on the wane! S Each night I burn the records of the day. At sunrise every soul is born again. 1 .M. Money in U, S. Hoes. St. Paul Pioneer-Press .Leon Oliver, a Winnebago farmer, received $33,747,33 for a shipment of 427 hogs sold there recently. This was an average of $79 a head. The George A. Hormel & Co., purchaser, said it was the largest check ever paid for one shipment of livestock. Budget. .M. Householder: "What’s the idea of turning off my lights?"- Collector: "Why, If we don’t get the currency, you don’t get the current. See?" .M. HOUSEHOLD HINTS: Furniture that hss lost its polish may be renovated by rubbing with a linseed oil or paraffin, or by washing with equal parts of vinegar and warm water. Wipe with a damp cloth, dry and polish off with a good furniture polish or cream. Give a final" rubbing with a piece of chamois leather. Rub sewing machine oil stains with lard, let stand for several hours, and then wash with cold water and soap. Table salt and cream of tartar, equal parts, will remove rust, stains. Wet the spot and spread the mixture on thickly, then place the material in the sun.Speak: \i ut'eu -Qi ASSURANCE O.F. CHOICE-MEATS. The Magrath.'Trading Co. Ltd. SHOP AT FOR BABY BEEF EXTRA SPECIAL QUALITY. ROASTS: per lb. Prime Rib ’’Bone in" . .32$ Rolled Prime Rib STEAKS: per lb. 1 Round Steak, any size 35$ (boneless). .42$ Sirloin Tip.40$ Shoulder Roast,.29$ T-Bone. 45$ Loin.45$ Sirloin, any size. 45$ FISH:- per lb. "Salmon Cohoe".35$ Halibut.40$ Kippers. .35$ Salmon Fillets. 45$ Cod Fillets. 38$ LOST: Brown wallet containing pictures. Elaine Harrison please leave at Telephone Office. LOST: 1 green Sweater at Magrath vs. Spring Coulee game on Sunday. Russell Bishop FOUND: Black zipper wallet News Office. LARD "All Brands".27$ SHORTENING, a lb.30$ NOTICE: An A.F.U. Sub-district Convention will be held in Magrath on Saturday, June 21 at the United Church, beginning at 2:30, Speakers from Central Office will be present. There will be musical numbers, resolutions, discussions. All farmers and families are welcome. The Ladies Aid will serve between meetings. A sub-director will be elected and a committee of five to assist in organization. It is essential that you attend this meeting, to give direction to the Policies of the Union. Mrs. Mary B. Phafis, Sec'y. Dist 12 ___________________________________________A.F.U. LOST: White faced yearling Heifer branded ZL on left hip. 7ZZI__________________________ J. E. Hocking.__ ___ LOST: White Sow, ftkle in ear. Finder please notify Duane Leishman (town). FOR SALE: 50 ll^week old extra quality White Leghorn Cockerels at 60$ each. R. 0. Wenaas. NOTICE: Sunday next, June 22nd will be the occasion for the celebration of Holy Communion at the United Church a$ 8 a.m. A good attendance is expected since this will be the only Communion until after the holiday season. Rev. A, E. Larke • GRADUATION EXERCISES: The Graduation Exercises of the Magrath High School will be held in the First Ward Chapel Friday evening, June 20th @ 8:30 p.m. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. R. E. Blumel, Principal. FOR SALE: 8 piece Dining Room Suite. A chesterfield and chair. In good condition. Mrs. J. C. Robinson NOTICE: Pupils of Mrs. Mildred Sandham, A.T.C.M. will be heard in a piano recital in the United Church Hall, Magrath Thursday, June 19th at 7:30. FOR SALE: Potatoes. E. K. Brown. LOST: 1 black zipper wallet. Reward. Ken Cfteeseworth. FOR SALE: A good Jersey cow. ~Wm. Mandlekow. WANTED: Cook to relieve at Hospital, 2 days I every 2 weeks, Salary $3.50 per day. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. j 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Anyone interested please apply to Matron as soon as possible. Magrath Municipal Hospital. TAKEN FROM OUR FRONT STEP: Child’s red wagon. Please notify us and we will call for it, Mrs. Melva Christenson NOTICE: Anyone desiring to register for the Blood Donors Clinic, call at the Town Hall. NOTICE: Anyone interested in continuing or beginning lessons through the summer months please contact Mrs. George Fellger and register with her. I am also interested in beginning a Kindergarten Class composed of youngsters under school age or little older interested in music. When registering please state age, grade and music requirements. Thank you. Please have registrations in by ^une 21st. Elayne Hollingsworth. ATTENTION PARENTS: Home & School Program Time, Wed, June 25th, Place, High School Gym. Program Variety by Public School. Speakers Topic "Propoflei Nejfr Cirriculum". Your presence very necessary. Last j meeting until Fall. Mrs. Lucile Gurney. CARD OF THANKS: We wish to thank all those who so kindly helped in any way during our recent bereavement, John Workentine & family SEE OUR ARROW DRESS & SPORT SHIRTS in all sizes, colors and patterns. Priced: $2.65 to $6.95 GROCERY DEPARTMENT at the MAGRATH TRADING COMPANY LTD. Telephone 4r2 Magrath, Alberta. niiiiiitiitniiniimm nil Ilium. ‘"I HI' II mm II It. ini IIIIIIIIII mt II t. J. Alpha Milk 2 tins. 250 $5.,75 a case. RICE, per lb 190 CHEESE, "Flag Brand" Mild & Mellow a lb 470 "GARDEN BRAND " ASPARAGUS TIPS, a tin 290 "FRY'S COCOA", 1 lb. tin 350 "CROSBY'S" COOKING MOLASSES, $ lb. tin 450 DICED BEETS, 2 tins for 270 FRESH FRUITS:- STRAWBERRIES for Canning 36.97 a case. BANANAS, per lb.180 i PLUMS, per lb.280 ORANGES, 344's, a dozen.190 ORANGES, med. a dozen.270 LEMONS, per dozen. 400 GRAPEFRUIT, 3 for. 220 "CLARKS" TOMATOE SOUP 2 tins 230 "CLARKS" MUSHROOM SOUP 2 tins 230 special offer 1 bottle of Depons Artificial Vanilla and an 8" Mixing Bowl Offer. 1 CRABAPPLE JELLY, per jar PEANUT BUTTER, a jar MACARONI, 5 lbs. 430 420 390 FRESH VEGETABLES: ONIONS, 2 lbs. . 170 CARROTS, per lb. . 070 OLD SPUDS, 11 lbs. 100 lbs. . 250 .$2,00 NEW SPUDS, 4 lbs. . 250 CELERY, per lb. . 180 LETTUCE, per head. . 150 : Q a# SATURDAY SPECIAL : ' 7 ' June 21st. : "SET VEGETABLE SALAD 0^^ :::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ROLL" "QUAKER" CORNFLAKES, Giant size, 2 for 290 "QUAKER" PUFFED, Giant size, 150 "HEINZ" 57 MEAT SAUCE, a bottle 270 BROCK’S BIRD SEED & TREAT CHLORIDE OF LIME, 2 for BULK EPSON SALTS, per lb. "COLGATE" TOOTH PASTE, giant size Check Th©se IT-cleans gently_ IT- easy to apply IT-hard to rub off IT-kind to leather WE HAVE "IT" 230 a bottle
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