Magrath Store News (April 11, 1947)
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, ALBERTA Store Hours; Telephone Numbers: 8 a;m. to 6 p.m. Office 21 Hardware 34. SHOWERPROOF SPORTSWEAR JACKETS Zipper front, 2...
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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, ALBERTA Store Hours; Telephone Numbers: 8 a;m. to 6 p.m. Office 21 Hardware 34. SHOWERPROOF SPORTSWEAR JACKETS Zipper front, 2 patch pockets that button and button cuffs. Sizes 3& to 44. $7.50 Sleeveless Pullovers, white and maize. $4.95 Sunday evening after church Lester Henderson entertained at the home of his parents Mr. & Mrs. O.C. Henderson. Games were played after which refreshments were served to the following friends: Misses Janet Turner of Raymond, Shirley Clarke, Gaylia Woolley, Gloria Harker, Martha and Betty Hendersan. Messrs: Douglas and Tyler Alstan, Meade and Reed Colewan, Hyrum, Waldo and Lester Henderson. i»._. Mr. & Mrs. Ben Matkin returned from Lethbridge Friday after spending a week with their daughter and son. . . Mrs. Emma Clarke of Lethbridge is the guest of Mrs. Emma Judd. SLIPS:- Straight cut in sizes 34» and 38, 3" lace trim on the skirt hem and around the neck. $4.50 Bias Cut in sizes 32 to 38. Pink only. $1.35 Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Bourne had as their guest her mother, Mrs. Fox of Pincher Creek. Mrs. Bourne returned home with her mother, Tuesday. . I. Mr. & Mrs. Allen Coleman of Calgary spent the holidays with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Leo Coleman. . -. . . Dinner Guests at the home of Miss Dorothy Bradshaw Sunday werei Mr, & Mrs. Harold Murray and daughter Shirley of Lethbridge; Mrs. Elsie Murray and son Blair; Mrs. George Loxton, Mrs. Zelma / Strong and sons Randall and Kendall; Miss Nelda Loxton, Miss Ladean Cook and Mr. Lee Bullock of Raymond. --- Misses Margeruite, Florence and Ruth Graham of Raymond spent a few days here, the guests of Mr. & Mrs. E. Bourne. . Mr. Frank Cook has returned home after spending the winter in the States. NEWS AND VIEWS NIGHTGOWNS —- Small, Medium, Large. Floral on white backgrounds $2.-95 Sheer, pink and blue, wide waistband with shirred-on skirt, $5.95 White Satin, with aap sleeves and fagot trim. $3.75 PANTIES —— Small, Medium, Large. White Satin with embroidery trim. Elastic in waistband. $1.95 Peach Satin with wide lace trim. Button side fastening, $2.95 White Rayon with narrow lace trim and embroidery design. Elastic baek . $1.49 iI • White Rayon with extra wide lace on legs. Elastic back. $.2.35 BRIDAL SET consisting of panties, slip and nightgown beautiful white satin with lace and fagot trim. Medium only. $16.5* The world is full af cactus, but we don't have to sit on it. .Will Foley. 10 NSW 3TYLSS for\ Spring SHOES. l.t . BLACK PLASTIC SANDALS, »pen weave. Wedge heels. Smart for day or night. $4.25 . WHITE SLING HEEL SANDALS with open toe, military heel. Gold nailhead trim. $4.25 . WHITE LEATHER LOAFERETTE with sling heel. Wedge style. $4.50 RED or BROWN SUEDINE with either high or military heel. Nailhead trim. $4.95 PLASTIC ALLIGATOR in RED or BROWN, walking heel. Smart for sportswear.' $5.75 Guests at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Roy Overn include his brother, Mr. & Mrs. Chris Overn and family of Beaver Lodge, Peace River Dist., also his sister and her husband,. Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Grant and son of Medicine Hat. . Miss Nancy Makarowski and Pete Makar-owski of Vernon, B.C. are visiting with their sister, Mrs. Steve Landy. --- Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Fletcher had as their guest Miss Helen Peterson of Raymond. . . „. Mr. & Mrs. Frank Brown of Lethbridge were visitors at the Ben Matkin home Sunday Mr. & Mrs. George Wellman of Nanton were holiday visitors. Mrs. Wellman recently arrived from England,. . - Most folks have presence of mind. The trouble is absence of thought. 6. BLACK SUEDE LOAFERS, flat heel; open side. $4.95 (Also in brown suede). ■'^7. BROWN SUEDE BALLERINOS, 4| to 8. $4.50 8. BLACK SUEDE PONY LOAFERS with flat heel. $4-45 9. RED LEATHER LOAFERS with walking heel $4.25 10. WHITE SANDALS wide straps forming the smart uppers. Walking heel. $4.25 Saturday evening, Misses Janet Turner, Shirley Clarke, Gloria Harker, Gaylia Woolley, and Josephine Litchfield. Messrs. Douglas / Alston, Tyler Alston, Lester Henderson, K Meade and Reed Coleman motored to the Coleman farm. Games were played and a delicious lunch.was prepared by Mrs. Garth Coleman.— Messrs. Harland Boyer, Bill Carter, Lynn Williams and Harry Buttenoff officials of the Alberta Canning Co. have arrived from Utah. WHITE DRILL SHORTS STRIPE COTTON BLOUSES In Blues, Greens and Red predominating. Sizes 8 to 12. $1.00 smartly tailored Have che small waist pocket. Sizes: 7 to 10 $1.45 10 to 14x $1.50 DRILL SLAC KS in brown or navy blue. Sizes 8 yrs. to 20. $1.98 Mr. & Mrs. Shelton Ririe are receiving congratulations on the birth of a daughter Thursday, April 3rd, __________ Mr. & Mrs. Vere Hamilton are here from Calgary. --- We have a new shipment of clear plastic Front Aprons, bound with gay print. Also Cotton Print front aprons of vatious sizes. A surprise party was he at the J, M. Rasmussen home, Wednesday evening, complimentary to Mrs. Rasmussen. The following were present: Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Stevenson, Mr . & Mrs. Wm. Passey, Mr. & Mrs. Wallace Dudley, Mr. & Mrs. Austin Bennett, Mr. & Mrs, Lloyd Woodruff, Mr. & Mrs. John Boehme, Mr. & Mrs. Freeman Clifton, Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Bennett and Varge, Mrs, M. Bradshaw, Mrs. Dorothy Chipman, and Mr. Steele Blumel. Games were played after which delicious refreshments were served. --- Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Merkley of Cardston are visiting relatives and friends. --- Mr. & Mrs. P.A. McCormick had as their guest during the holidays, their daughter June of Calgary. --- r—- Mr. Darrel Miller has gone to Salt Lake City, Utah. THEY'RE THE LATEST THING IN BELTS Dull or shiny plastic. Plastic Alligator in red, brown and green. 2i" wide with buckle clasp $1.39 l-J" wide with buckle clasp 95tf During the month of March the 57 pupils of the New Elm Colony School had a percent- ! age of attendance of 99.31%. So George A. I Spencer, School Principal told us. _________ | Mr, & Mrs. Hugh Passey, Mr. & Mrs. Elmer | Bennett and family motored to Lewistown, Monti where they will visit relatives. <______ Patients in .e Magrath Municipal Hospital this week include: Mr. Lyman Turner, Mrs. Grace Kadanaga and daughter, Mrs. Mary Jensen and Mrs. Pearl Walefield. --- Miss Arvilla Dudley, R.N. of Edmonton arrived home Friday to attend the wedding of her sister, Marjorie to Mr. Eldon Coleman. _________ Mr. & Mrs. W. S, Clifton and son of Del Bonita were recent Magrath visitors. they’re new and so smart for gifts GOLDEN FLEECE WOOLLEN MILL BLANKETS 3## White with whipped ends $7.95 3^# Blue with whipped ends $7.55 3-f# Peach with satin binding $7,95 3 # Mauve with satin binding $6.00 Mrs. Eldon Christenson was hostess Friday afternoon to the foilswing friends: Mesdames Ireta Matkin, Genera Neilson,** Genevieve Sabey, Estella Karren, Elva Passey, Grace Toomer of Lethbridge, and Miss Idell Toomer. A delicious lunch was served. » Mrs• Lydia Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Ray Olmstead spent the weekend at Claresholm with relatives. ——. Mr. R. Rainbow has returned home after visiting with Mr. & 1-irs. Bob Rainbow and baby at Brooks. 2nd Floor. LITTLE TOTS PRINT DRESSES $1.00 to $3.95 Assorted styles and colors with plain or contrasting trim. Buy several at these saving prices. . The practical man is the adventurer, the investigator, the believer of research, the asker of questions, the man who refuses to believe that perfection has been attained. There is no thrill or joy in merely doing / that which any one can do. It is always y' safe to assume, not that the old way is wrong but that there may be a better way. - --- - --- Henry R. Harrower Ron Lloyd of Coaldale is the house-guest of his grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. M.F, R. Llcyd. Tuesday, Mr. & Mrs. George Heathershaw were in the store, they are both feeling fine. They will attend to several business matters here Before returning to Banff --- Mrs. James Hyde of Raymond spent Tuesday visiting her parents, Mr. & Mrs. A. B. Critchfield. --- Miss Ida Johnson of Taber spent the week end with her mother, Mrs. Jennie Sohnson.— Mrs. Ardeth Walker and family of Cardston are visiting with her mother, Mrs. Agnes j/ Turner. --- Mr. & Mrs, Marlin Wilde of Welling were recent visitors. --- GARDEN TRACTOR With rubber tires. Six cultivatdr shovels. $195’00 A very pretty wedding was solemnized at 3 p.m. Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Bernice Dudley, when Miss Marjorie Dudley, daughter of Mrs. Cecilia Dudley and the late George Dudley, and Eldon Coleman youngest son of Mrs, Dora Coleman, were united in holy wedlock. President T. George Wood of Raymond performed the ceremony in the presence of relatives and friends. The bride, was given in marriage by her uncle, Mr. / Wallace Dudley, and was attended by her V sister, Miss Marilyn. DeVar Coleman was his brother’s attendant, A reception was held immediately following the ceremony when the bride and.groom were presented with many lovely gifts. Refresh- ' ments were served to about 50 guests. A calling shower was held in the evening for the newly-weds when many friends called to offer congratulations. Mrs. Dora Coleman and Mrs. Cecilia Dudley assisted the bride and groom in receiving the guests. Friends and cousing of the bride served a dainty plate lunch. REMINGTON ELECTRIC SHAVERS Its precision workmanship is the marvel of engineers everywhere, and its efficiency the delight of all men who shave. A delicious "Good Friday" supper was served at the home of Mr. & Mrs. C. S, Matkin, April 4th, with the following couples present: Mr. & Mrs. A. J. Sabey, Mr. & Mrs. Eldon Christenson, Mr. & Mrs. Earl Neilson, Mr. & Mrs. Ross Whitehead, Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Sabey, Mr, & Mrs. Reed Bennett. Court Whist was played with high prizes going to Mrs. A. J. Sabey and Mr. Eldon Christenson; Mrs. Theta Sabey and Mr. Reed Bennett won consolation prizes. --- Mr. Dick Matson is visiting relatives at Raley. --- Mr. & Mrs. Jimmie McDonald and daughter of Sicamous, B.C, are guests of Mrs. Julia Gagan. --- Mrs. Dorothy Sorenson and daughters left Wednesday for Claresholm where they will visit relatives.__________________ The Way to BETTER Grain Yields. Ceresan can be applied as directed to well-cured seed months before planting. The seed can be stored iM a dry building without injury or loss in effectiveness of the disinfectant. 1 lb. --- $1.10 4 lbs. --- ■ --- $3.50 8 lbs. --- $6.80 LEYOSTAN:- Foursome --- $24.50 Triple — --- $23.75 Dual_____________ $19.95 1 lb____________________$1.10 5 lb____________________ $4.40 10 lbs__________________ $8.80 The Literary Class met at the home of Mrs. Margaret Sabey with Mrs. E. E. James as hostess. Mrs. Marjorie Coleman gave an i_ interesting review of "The Hucksters". A dainty lunch was served by the hostess. On Easter Sunday, the Rev. A. E, Larke preached on Resurrection. The Ladies' Aid had decorated the church with spring flowers, and two Easter anthems were sung by the choir. i STEAK KNIVES, with white bone handles. Serrated edge for cutting meats, 6 knives for $5.95 DINNER KNIVES, with white tone handles. Shorter than the steak knives. 6 knives for $6.95 BREAD KNIVES, with white bone handle each --- $1.50 -- We also have Formaldehyde by the pints, quarts and half-gallon. The First and Second Ward M.I.A. Executive sponsored a closing party, Tuesday evening at the Assembly Hall. The following program was opened with a prayer by Warren Harris; an Indian Raid was enacted. The prize winning quadrille with Mr.& Mrs. Emerson Blumel, Mr. & Mrs. Jack Bridge, Mr. & Mrs. J. W, Alston and Mr. / & Mrs. D. H. Keeler. A vocal trie was V rendered by Jack Bridgef Orson Bridge and Grant Crookston. A pioneer trek featuring hand carts, etc. was the concluding number. Joe Critchfield led the community singsong with Mrs. Vinessa Hamilton accompanist. D. H. Keeler offered the closing prayer. Old time dancing was enjoyed, by the large crowd that attended. The majority were dressed in pioneer costumes. MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD. " A good place to Trade." MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD. MEAT COUNTER Friday, April 11th , • and Saturday, April 12th. HAM, T.M. 450 per lb. FISH: BONE ROLLED HAM 600 per lb. Salmon 350 a lb COTTAGE ROLL 500 per lb. Cod Fillets 380 a lb BACK BACON 640 per lb. Halibut 400 a lb Kippers 350 a lb CHICKENS, per lb. 290 Link Sausage, s.c. 350 a lb Hamburger 270 a lb Cooked Ham 750 a lb Cheese Loaf . 350 a lb Spiced Ham 450 a lb Chicken Roll 450 a lb Mr. & Mrs. J. H. Turner and Mrs. / Caroline Heal of Calgary were recent Mag^z/__ rath visitors. --- Mr. & Mrs. James E. Harker, Mrs. Vonna Henderstrom and children of Raymond spent Easter Monday visiting relatives and friends Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Bennett had as their holiday guests, their son, Rich, his wife and family. --- Miss Shirley Metcalfe of Lethbridge spent the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Robinson. . . , Mr. & Mrs. Fred Briggs arrived Saturday from Williams Lake, B.C. --- Mr. & Mrs. Nephi Harker had as their guests, Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Jensen and daughter of Raymond. --- — - Misses Ione Clifton and Ann Moll are spending the Easter holidays at their respective homes, --- . Mr. & Mrs. Tom Carter had as their holiday guest, their- daughter, Eva of Cal— gary --- , --- --- A large crowd attended the supper sponsored by the Magrath High School "A" Basketball Team, after which many attended the exhibition ball-game, tumbling acts, — champion foul-shooting contest, etc. The proceeds will be used to finance a trip to Montana where the team will play exhibition games. The boys left Wednesday by car. Mr. & Mrs. Harry James had as their / holiday guests, their son Larry and wife / of Edmonton. Larry has returned to Edmonton but Mrs. James will remain here for awhile. Mrs. Juliadean Smith left Today (Thursday) for Arizona. --- Mrs. Dorothy Neilson and infant son of Raymond are guests at the Jay Hamilton home. Mrs. Thelma Turner and children of Ray-1 mond were recent guests at the home of hezj parents, Mr, & Mrs. A. C. Naylor.——. --- Mr. & Mrs. Dean Bly of Lethbridge were weekend visitors. —— __ _ " Mr. & Mrs. Thos. Dudley, Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Dudley returned home last week. Mr. & Mrs. Bob Dudley accompanied them home.— We don’t make ourselves always clear. For instance in this morning’s mail from a traveller is the following: "As you know all cottons have advanced 25 to 35% and they wish to know if you will accept your quota at the increased prices.” Thus, if the farm woman has to pay 35% more for print and everything else she buys why shouldn’t she get more for eggs, milk, hogs, calves, wool, sugar beets, wheat, ete, Why not? . # The voting for a Magrath Irrigation trustee to replace Dave Whitt whoselterm expired was, Mike Schneider 25, L. E. Pharis 22, Horace Ririe returning officer. The election followed immediately after the annual meeting. Mr. C. Jensen, chairman, R. S. Thompson and Dave Whitt, board members were all present and received a hearty vote of thanks for their past years’ services. $25,536.87 collections for 1946. It is the intention of the board to levy a similar amount for 1947 to pay off the remaining $22,000.00 indebtness, the balance owing at the Hank of Montreal, This loan was made to pay off the C.P.R. The Chairman stated that immediately the ice melted, work would commence, cleaning the ditches. The old D. ^.R. was ready to go. This was good news to the would-be water users on the tail-end of the ditch. About 50 mem^ bers were present. COURTESY There's shortages most everywhere, The Dealer'8 shelves are often bare, But is that cause why courtesy Should Sometimes, too, be rare? For it's not rationed, hard to get, There's unlimited supply Available for you to use On the man who comes to buy. Remember, tho’ you may not have Just what he wants to-day, Be courteous, kind, attentive And*I’ll be back'." he(ll say. F.B. Thought for the Day.The fellow who leaves his job as if he were escaping from a burning building won't set the world on fire. To the Editor-in-Chief of vhe Magrath Store News. Kindly print the following in your next week’s issue. If it is too hard for you to handle, kindly hand it to the Editor of Garden City Times* You can sure dish it out* Can you take It and smile? Would have handed it in in person biit had tb leave for Ottawa* L* E* PhariS* TO THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF "In answer to an article in last week's issue* You nearer know or will you? just how much I.appreeiate being kept -informed about i the company my wife keeps. So,nice to keep 1 the neighbors informed also* You, of doursej _____________________ know all of these ladies and the family ske-j FOtJND: Blue’baby Sweater and two pairs of the imagination, can It be related to the mission of the House Wives League, In conclusion I hereby challenge you to meet a delegation of these "Bad Company Women" on the public platform at any time and any place and I am prophesying they will be just that "Bad Company" fob you; Just a husband of one of these notorious females* Nanie supplied on revest, it begins with P and ends with S and isn’t Parisi" FQR SALE: Kitchen range, Oil Burning heater, Dining Room Suite, Kitchen Chairs*. Bench Cream Separated and numerous other items* Phone 61 or see Mrs* Hasel Woolley, letons of the one hundred thousand housewives who were backing them* Their submiss ion may have been somewhat wide of the mark) j p0R ^LE, Baby Carriage in g00d condition* but oh Brotherl are you off the beam* Your ’ argument is all screwy and holds water like a sieve. | poR SALE: Full bee equipment for 2 colonies j Are you sure your sage judgment was_based 6ft! ^h teeSi Simon Moll. socks< Mrs. Vera Fowler, Mrs* Norman Christenson facts? Or was it inspired by the selfish _ motives that governs the practice of all big,^ANTED. Good coW. Must be tested. business interests? Which is to entirely disregard the cotosumer. All you are interested in is to fill your coffers with the hard earned returns of farmer and labor* What you want is to have all controls and restrictions removed so you can fleece all these, whom you call, "wealthy consumers" in the shortest possible time. The trouble with your reasoning here is that these ladles were not representing these "wealthy consumers" but the great masses whoSe incomes are barsly sufficient to clothe and feed their families. What you want is to scrap all controls so you can continue to up your prices to the consumer. Every time you receive a shipment NOTICE: The. Ladies’ Aid will meet at the of goods now youf clerks must run and advancefthurCh on Friday, April 11th* the prices on your merchandise* Just hoW ____________________________________ Mrs. A. Pashuk. FOR SALE: White enamel Gurney Range, with reservoir, warming closet. Used very little. Can be seen at Geo* Ovard's. Dale Clifton.' WANTED: Baby Calf* Glen Gurney. NOTICE: The Young Adult's Group of the United Church will meet at 8 o'clock Thursday evening at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Stevenson* Silver heart shape locket. Reward. Marie Smith. long do you think this one-sided process can LOST continue? Certainly if the cost of consumer goods is to continue to increase by leaps and bounds, them make no mistake both farmer and labor must have more for their products and services, and there goes the merry-go- round, the old spiral of inflation that will probably land us back where we were in'the thirties. • What farmers want is not increased prices fob their products, but a fair relationship between the price they receive for their products and the price they pay for their farm supplies. Either the rising prices of consumer goods must be halted, yes and reduced or the consuming public are going to kick the lid clear off and bring about what every think- N0TICE: TOWN GRAVEL DAY to be had WEDNESDAY, ing person should realize, chaos and dis- APRIL 16th. A gravel loader will be at aster such as followed the first World War. |the gra^ plt to hel load> A11 trucks That is what these whom you term "bad women":and wagons come. are in their small way' trying to prevent, [ __________*_______________________ They have sworn to go back and increase their number to half a million, then all I can say is, - I hope they don't all light on your neck at once. Your comparison of Toronto and Chicago prices was interesting, but by no stretch of FOR SALE: Cream and green Baby's Crib, High ehair, Baby stroller, Clothes Baskets, Quilting Frames, Gem qt. bottles ($1.00 a doz.)j Fruit & vegetables, 4 gal. Crock Jar, Bottle capper, Kitchen stool, Crokinole board and checkers, Folding cot and mattress. Mrs. E. T. Law. TAKEN BY MISTAKE, Monday night at the Chicken Supper. An Army-style Raincoat, tan. Will the party having my coat please get in toueh with Harold Tanner. Thank you. LAw^rence Turner. Don't wait for something to turn up. Get a spade and dig for it. More Summer Play Shoes have arrived. Assorted styles.^ Phone 4rjL, FROM THE MAGRATH TRADING COMPANY LTD. Friday, April 11th and Saturday, April 12th. BRODER’S PEAS, #5. per case.$3.35 NIBLET CORN, 2 tins___________________.37 BRODER’S PUMPKIN, per tin --- — .13 KING OSCAR SARDINES, per tin --- - .25 HEINZ VINEGAR, 33 oz. --- --- .32 HUNT'S TOMATO SAUCE, per tin__ , __ - .25 MINCED CLAMS per tin — --- --- _ .32 BABY STRAINED FRUITS &. VEGETABLES 4/ .35 BEEF NOODLE SOUP, 2 tins --- —- .29 BAKER'S CHOCOLATE, £ lb. cake --- .20 A.M.B. Brand PEACHES, packed in syrup 45$ sugar, per tin . ___________ .26 Maple Leaf CAKE FLOUR, per pkg. --- .31 McColl’s PEANUT BUTTER, per jar —.42 PITTED BULK DATES, per lb.33 MUFFETS, 2 pkgs. --- .21 SWIFT'S CLEANSER, in the Polka Dot package. 2 for --- .23 MAGIC SODA, 1 lb. pkg. - --- .11 CATELLI ALFABET SOUP MIX, cello bag - .15 MAPLE SYRUP _ __________ _______________ _ .52 CHAMP, the household cleanser in the yellow package. Has over a thousand uses. Use it without soap. Per package __ .______________. .13 FANCY WINESAP APPLES, a bon ____________ $3.90 a lb. _____________ .11 BANANAS a lb. --- .18 ORANGES, large size, a doz,_ .69 PINEAPPLES, Fresh, each --- .32 OLD CARROTS, 2 lbs. ________ ,5 LUNCH COUNTER SPECIAL' "Hot Fudge Sirjdae" . --- 20$ COOKING ONIONS: 8# bag --- .40 per lb. --- .07 NEW GREEN CABBAGE, 2 lbs. ______.18 LETTUCE, per lb.__________ — .14 CELERY, per lb. --- --- - --- .16 RIPE TOMATOES, per lb. --- .39 Saturday, April 12th, 1947 |
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ftunlethbridgedc:oai:digitallibrary.uleth.ca:sanl/552 2023-05-15T17:54:52+02:00 Magrath Store News (April 11, 1947) Magrath Trading Store Canada; Alberta; Magrath 1947-04-11 PDF http://digitallibrary.uleth.ca/cdm/ref/collection/sanl/id/552 eng eng J. A.�Ririe Southern Alberta Community News Collection Yes http://digitallibrary.uleth.ca/cdm/ref/collection/sanl/id/552 Magrath Museum scanned images Magrath (Alta.) -- Newsletters Newsletter 1947 ftunlethbridgedc 2018-11-01T19:01:26Z 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, ALBERTA Store Hours; Telephone Numbers: 8 a;m. to 6 p.m. Office 21 Hardware 34. SHOWERPROOF SPORTSWEAR JACKETS Zipper front, 2 patch pockets that button and button cuffs. Sizes 3& to 44. $7.50 Sleeveless Pullovers, white and maize. $4.95 Sunday evening after church Lester Henderson entertained at the home of his parents Mr. & Mrs. O.C. Henderson. Games were played after which refreshments were served to the following friends: Misses Janet Turner of Raymond, Shirley Clarke, Gaylia Woolley, Gloria Harker, Martha and Betty Hendersan. Messrs: Douglas and Tyler Alstan, Meade and Reed Colewan, Hyrum, Waldo and Lester Henderson. i»._. Mr. & Mrs. Ben Matkin returned from Lethbridge Friday after spending a week with their daughter and son. . . Mrs. Emma Clarke of Lethbridge is the guest of Mrs. Emma Judd. SLIPS:- Straight cut in sizes 34» and 38, 3" lace trim on the skirt hem and around the neck. $4.50 Bias Cut in sizes 32 to 38. Pink only. $1.35 Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Bourne had as their guest her mother, Mrs. Fox of Pincher Creek. Mrs. Bourne returned home with her mother, Tuesday. . I. Mr. & Mrs. Allen Coleman of Calgary spent the holidays with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Leo Coleman. . -. . . Dinner Guests at the home of Miss Dorothy Bradshaw Sunday werei Mr, & Mrs. Harold Murray and daughter Shirley of Lethbridge; Mrs. Elsie Murray and son Blair; Mrs. George Loxton, Mrs. Zelma / Strong and sons Randall and Kendall; Miss Nelda Loxton, Miss Ladean Cook and Mr. Lee Bullock of Raymond. --- Misses Margeruite, Florence and Ruth Graham of Raymond spent a few days here, the guests of Mr. & Mrs. E. Bourne. . Mr. Frank Cook has returned home after spending the winter in the States. NEWS AND VIEWS NIGHTGOWNS —- Small, Medium, Large. Floral on white backgrounds $2.-95 Sheer, pink and blue, wide waistband with shirred-on skirt, $5.95 White Satin, with aap sleeves and fagot trim. $3.75 PANTIES —— Small, Medium, Large. White Satin with embroidery trim. Elastic in waistband. $1.95 Peach Satin with wide lace trim. Button side fastening, $2.95 White Rayon with narrow lace trim and embroidery design. Elastic baek . $1.49 iI • White Rayon with extra wide lace on legs. Elastic back. $.2.35 BRIDAL SET consisting of panties, slip and nightgown beautiful white satin with lace and fagot trim. Medium only. $16.5* The world is full af cactus, but we don't have to sit on it. .Will Foley. 10 NSW 3TYLSS for\ Spring SHOES. l.t . BLACK PLASTIC SANDALS, »pen weave. Wedge heels. Smart for day or night. $4.25 . WHITE SLING HEEL SANDALS with open toe, military heel. Gold nailhead trim. $4.25 . WHITE LEATHER LOAFERETTE with sling heel. Wedge style. $4.50 RED or BROWN SUEDINE with either high or military heel. Nailhead trim. $4.95 PLASTIC ALLIGATOR in RED or BROWN, walking heel. Smart for sportswear.' $5.75 Guests at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Roy Overn include his brother, Mr. & Mrs. Chris Overn and family of Beaver Lodge, Peace River Dist., also his sister and her husband,. Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Grant and son of Medicine Hat. . Miss Nancy Makarowski and Pete Makar-owski of Vernon, B.C. are visiting with their sister, Mrs. Steve Landy. --- Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Fletcher had as their guest Miss Helen Peterson of Raymond. . . „. Mr. & Mrs. Frank Brown of Lethbridge were visitors at the Ben Matkin home Sunday Mr. & Mrs. George Wellman of Nanton were holiday visitors. Mrs. Wellman recently arrived from England,. . - Most folks have presence of mind. The trouble is absence of thought. 6. BLACK SUEDE LOAFERS, flat heel; open side. $4.95 (Also in brown suede). ■'^7. BROWN SUEDE BALLERINOS, 4| to 8. $4.50 8. BLACK SUEDE PONY LOAFERS with flat heel. $4-45 9. RED LEATHER LOAFERS with walking heel $4.25 10. WHITE SANDALS wide straps forming the smart uppers. Walking heel. $4.25 Saturday evening, Misses Janet Turner, Shirley Clarke, Gloria Harker, Gaylia Woolley, and Josephine Litchfield. Messrs. Douglas / Alston, Tyler Alston, Lester Henderson, K Meade and Reed Coleman motored to the Coleman farm. Games were played and a delicious lunch.was prepared by Mrs. Garth Coleman.— Messrs. Harland Boyer, Bill Carter, Lynn Williams and Harry Buttenoff officials of the Alberta Canning Co. have arrived from Utah. WHITE DRILL SHORTS STRIPE COTTON BLOUSES In Blues, Greens and Red predominating. Sizes 8 to 12. $1.00 smartly tailored Have che small waist pocket. Sizes: 7 to 10 $1.45 10 to 14x $1.50 DRILL SLAC KS in brown or navy blue. Sizes 8 yrs. to 20. $1.98 Mr. & Mrs. Shelton Ririe are receiving congratulations on the birth of a daughter Thursday, April 3rd, __________ Mr. & Mrs. Vere Hamilton are here from Calgary. --- We have a new shipment of clear plastic Front Aprons, bound with gay print. Also Cotton Print front aprons of vatious sizes. A surprise party was he at the J, M. Rasmussen home, Wednesday evening, complimentary to Mrs. Rasmussen. The following were present: Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Stevenson, Mr . & Mrs. Wm. Passey, Mr. & Mrs. Wallace Dudley, Mr. & Mrs. Austin Bennett, Mr. & Mrs, Lloyd Woodruff, Mr. & Mrs. John Boehme, Mr. & Mrs. Freeman Clifton, Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Bennett and Varge, Mrs, M. Bradshaw, Mrs. Dorothy Chipman, and Mr. Steele Blumel. Games were played after which delicious refreshments were served. --- Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Merkley of Cardston are visiting relatives and friends. --- Mr. & Mrs. P.A. McCormick had as their guest during the holidays, their daughter June of Calgary. --- r—- Mr. Darrel Miller has gone to Salt Lake City, Utah. THEY'RE THE LATEST THING IN BELTS Dull or shiny plastic. Plastic Alligator in red, brown and green. 2i" wide with buckle clasp $1.39 l-J" wide with buckle clasp 95tf During the month of March the 57 pupils of the New Elm Colony School had a percent- ! age of attendance of 99.31%. So George A. I Spencer, School Principal told us. _________ | Mr, & Mrs. Hugh Passey, Mr. & Mrs. Elmer | Bennett and family motored to Lewistown, Monti where they will visit relatives. <______ Patients in .e Magrath Municipal Hospital this week include: Mr. Lyman Turner, Mrs. Grace Kadanaga and daughter, Mrs. Mary Jensen and Mrs. Pearl Walefield. --- Miss Arvilla Dudley, R.N. of Edmonton arrived home Friday to attend the wedding of her sister, Marjorie to Mr. Eldon Coleman. _________ Mr. & Mrs. W. S, Clifton and son of Del Bonita were recent Magrath visitors. they’re new and so smart for gifts GOLDEN FLEECE WOOLLEN MILL BLANKETS 3## White with whipped ends $7.95 3^# Blue with whipped ends $7.55 3-f# Peach with satin binding $7,95 3 # Mauve with satin binding $6.00 Mrs. Eldon Christenson was hostess Friday afternoon to the foilswing friends: Mesdames Ireta Matkin, Genera Neilson,** Genevieve Sabey, Estella Karren, Elva Passey, Grace Toomer of Lethbridge, and Miss Idell Toomer. A delicious lunch was served. » Mrs• Lydia Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Ray Olmstead spent the weekend at Claresholm with relatives. ——. Mr. R. Rainbow has returned home after visiting with Mr. & 1-irs. Bob Rainbow and baby at Brooks. 2nd Floor. LITTLE TOTS PRINT DRESSES $1.00 to $3.95 Assorted styles and colors with plain or contrasting trim. Buy several at these saving prices. . The practical man is the adventurer, the investigator, the believer of research, the asker of questions, the man who refuses to believe that perfection has been attained. There is no thrill or joy in merely doing / that which any one can do. It is always y' safe to assume, not that the old way is wrong but that there may be a better way. - --- - --- Henry R. Harrower Ron Lloyd of Coaldale is the house-guest of his grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. M.F, R. Llcyd. Tuesday, Mr. & Mrs. George Heathershaw were in the store, they are both feeling fine. They will attend to several business matters here Before returning to Banff --- Mrs. James Hyde of Raymond spent Tuesday visiting her parents, Mr. & Mrs. A. B. Critchfield. --- Miss Ida Johnson of Taber spent the week end with her mother, Mrs. Jennie Sohnson.— Mrs. Ardeth Walker and family of Cardston are visiting with her mother, Mrs. Agnes j/ Turner. --- Mr. & Mrs, Marlin Wilde of Welling were recent visitors. --- GARDEN TRACTOR With rubber tires. Six cultivatdr shovels. $195’00 A very pretty wedding was solemnized at 3 p.m. Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Bernice Dudley, when Miss Marjorie Dudley, daughter of Mrs. Cecilia Dudley and the late George Dudley, and Eldon Coleman youngest son of Mrs, Dora Coleman, were united in holy wedlock. President T. George Wood of Raymond performed the ceremony in the presence of relatives and friends. The bride, was given in marriage by her uncle, Mr. / Wallace Dudley, and was attended by her V sister, Miss Marilyn. DeVar Coleman was his brother’s attendant, A reception was held immediately following the ceremony when the bride and.groom were presented with many lovely gifts. Refresh- ' ments were served to about 50 guests. A calling shower was held in the evening for the newly-weds when many friends called to offer congratulations. Mrs. Dora Coleman and Mrs. Cecilia Dudley assisted the bride and groom in receiving the guests. Friends and cousing of the bride served a dainty plate lunch. REMINGTON ELECTRIC SHAVERS Its precision workmanship is the marvel of engineers everywhere, and its efficiency the delight of all men who shave. A delicious "Good Friday" supper was served at the home of Mr. & Mrs. C. S, Matkin, April 4th, with the following couples present: Mr. & Mrs. A. J. Sabey, Mr. & Mrs. Eldon Christenson, Mr. & Mrs. Earl Neilson, Mr. & Mrs. Ross Whitehead, Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Sabey, Mr, & Mrs. Reed Bennett. Court Whist was played with high prizes going to Mrs. A. J. Sabey and Mr. Eldon Christenson; Mrs. Theta Sabey and Mr. Reed Bennett won consolation prizes. --- Mr. Dick Matson is visiting relatives at Raley. --- Mr. & Mrs. Jimmie McDonald and daughter of Sicamous, B.C, are guests of Mrs. Julia Gagan. --- Mrs. Dorothy Sorenson and daughters left Wednesday for Claresholm where they will visit relatives.__________________ The Way to BETTER Grain Yields. Ceresan can be applied as directed to well-cured seed months before planting. The seed can be stored iM a dry building without injury or loss in effectiveness of the disinfectant. 1 lb. --- $1.10 4 lbs. --- ■ --- $3.50 8 lbs. --- $6.80 LEYOSTAN:- Foursome --- $24.50 Triple — --- $23.75 Dual_____________ $19.95 1 lb____________________$1.10 5 lb____________________ $4.40 10 lbs__________________ $8.80 The Literary Class met at the home of Mrs. Margaret Sabey with Mrs. E. E. James as hostess. Mrs. Marjorie Coleman gave an i_ interesting review of "The Hucksters". A dainty lunch was served by the hostess. On Easter Sunday, the Rev. A. E, Larke preached on Resurrection. The Ladies' Aid had decorated the church with spring flowers, and two Easter anthems were sung by the choir. i STEAK KNIVES, with white bone handles. Serrated edge for cutting meats, 6 knives for $5.95 DINNER KNIVES, with white tone handles. Shorter than the steak knives. 6 knives for $6.95 BREAD KNIVES, with white bone handle each --- $1.50 -- We also have Formaldehyde by the pints, quarts and half-gallon. The First and Second Ward M.I.A. Executive sponsored a closing party, Tuesday evening at the Assembly Hall. The following program was opened with a prayer by Warren Harris; an Indian Raid was enacted. The prize winning quadrille with Mr.& Mrs. Emerson Blumel, Mr. & Mrs. Jack Bridge, Mr. & Mrs. J. W, Alston and Mr. / & Mrs. D. H. Keeler. A vocal trie was V rendered by Jack Bridgef Orson Bridge and Grant Crookston. A pioneer trek featuring hand carts, etc. was the concluding number. Joe Critchfield led the community singsong with Mrs. Vinessa Hamilton accompanist. D. H. Keeler offered the closing prayer. Old time dancing was enjoyed, by the large crowd that attended. The majority were dressed in pioneer costumes. MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD. " A good place to Trade." MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD. MEAT COUNTER Friday, April 11th , • and Saturday, April 12th. HAM, T.M. 450 per lb. FISH: BONE ROLLED HAM 600 per lb. Salmon 350 a lb COTTAGE ROLL 500 per lb. Cod Fillets 380 a lb BACK BACON 640 per lb. Halibut 400 a lb Kippers 350 a lb CHICKENS, per lb. 290 Link Sausage, s.c. 350 a lb Hamburger 270 a lb Cooked Ham 750 a lb Cheese Loaf . 350 a lb Spiced Ham 450 a lb Chicken Roll 450 a lb Mr. & Mrs. J. H. Turner and Mrs. / Caroline Heal of Calgary were recent Mag^z/__ rath visitors. --- Mr. & Mrs. James E. Harker, Mrs. Vonna Henderstrom and children of Raymond spent Easter Monday visiting relatives and friends Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Bennett had as their holiday guests, their son, Rich, his wife and family. --- Miss Shirley Metcalfe of Lethbridge spent the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Robinson. . . , Mr. & Mrs. Fred Briggs arrived Saturday from Williams Lake, B.C. --- Mr. & Mrs. Nephi Harker had as their guests, Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Jensen and daughter of Raymond. --- — - Misses Ione Clifton and Ann Moll are spending the Easter holidays at their respective homes, --- . Mr. & Mrs. Tom Carter had as their holiday guest, their- daughter, Eva of Cal— gary --- , --- --- A large crowd attended the supper sponsored by the Magrath High School "A" Basketball Team, after which many attended the exhibition ball-game, tumbling acts, — champion foul-shooting contest, etc. The proceeds will be used to finance a trip to Montana where the team will play exhibition games. The boys left Wednesday by car. Mr. & Mrs. Harry James had as their / holiday guests, their son Larry and wife / of Edmonton. Larry has returned to Edmonton but Mrs. James will remain here for awhile. Mrs. Juliadean Smith left Today (Thursday) for Arizona. --- Mrs. Dorothy Neilson and infant son of Raymond are guests at the Jay Hamilton home. Mrs. Thelma Turner and children of Ray-1 mond were recent guests at the home of hezj parents, Mr, & Mrs. A. C. Naylor.——. --- Mr. & Mrs. Dean Bly of Lethbridge were weekend visitors. —— __ _ " Mr. & Mrs. Thos. Dudley, Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Dudley returned home last week. Mr. & Mrs. Bob Dudley accompanied them home.— We don’t make ourselves always clear. For instance in this morning’s mail from a traveller is the following: "As you know all cottons have advanced 25 to 35% and they wish to know if you will accept your quota at the increased prices.” Thus, if the farm woman has to pay 35% more for print and everything else she buys why shouldn’t she get more for eggs, milk, hogs, calves, wool, sugar beets, wheat, ete, Why not? . # The voting for a Magrath Irrigation trustee to replace Dave Whitt whoselterm expired was, Mike Schneider 25, L. E. Pharis 22, Horace Ririe returning officer. The election followed immediately after the annual meeting. Mr. C. Jensen, chairman, R. S. Thompson and Dave Whitt, board members were all present and received a hearty vote of thanks for their past years’ services. $25,536.87 collections for 1946. It is the intention of the board to levy a similar amount for 1947 to pay off the remaining $22,000.00 indebtness, the balance owing at the Hank of Montreal, This loan was made to pay off the C.P.R. The Chairman stated that immediately the ice melted, work would commence, cleaning the ditches. The old D. ^.R. was ready to go. This was good news to the would-be water users on the tail-end of the ditch. About 50 mem^ bers were present. COURTESY There's shortages most everywhere, The Dealer'8 shelves are often bare, But is that cause why courtesy Should Sometimes, too, be rare? For it's not rationed, hard to get, There's unlimited supply Available for you to use On the man who comes to buy. Remember, tho’ you may not have Just what he wants to-day, Be courteous, kind, attentive And*I’ll be back'." he(ll say. F.B. Thought for the Day.The fellow who leaves his job as if he were escaping from a burning building won't set the world on fire. To the Editor-in-Chief of vhe Magrath Store News. Kindly print the following in your next week’s issue. If it is too hard for you to handle, kindly hand it to the Editor of Garden City Times* You can sure dish it out* Can you take It and smile? Would have handed it in in person biit had tb leave for Ottawa* L* E* PhariS* TO THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF "In answer to an article in last week's issue* You nearer know or will you? just how much I.appreeiate being kept -informed about i the company my wife keeps. So,nice to keep 1 the neighbors informed also* You, of doursej _____________________ know all of these ladies and the family ske-j FOtJND: Blue’baby Sweater and two pairs of the imagination, can It be related to the mission of the House Wives League, In conclusion I hereby challenge you to meet a delegation of these "Bad Company Women" on the public platform at any time and any place and I am prophesying they will be just that "Bad Company" fob you; Just a husband of one of these notorious females* Nanie supplied on revest, it begins with P and ends with S and isn’t Parisi" FQR SALE: Kitchen range, Oil Burning heater, Dining Room Suite, Kitchen Chairs*. Bench Cream Separated and numerous other items* Phone 61 or see Mrs* Hasel Woolley, letons of the one hundred thousand housewives who were backing them* Their submiss ion may have been somewhat wide of the mark) j p0R ^LE, Baby Carriage in g00d condition* but oh Brotherl are you off the beam* Your ’ argument is all screwy and holds water like a sieve. | poR SALE: Full bee equipment for 2 colonies j Are you sure your sage judgment was_based 6ft! ^h teeSi Simon Moll. socks< Mrs. Vera Fowler, Mrs* Norman Christenson facts? Or was it inspired by the selfish _ motives that governs the practice of all big,^ANTED. Good coW. Must be tested. business interests? Which is to entirely disregard the cotosumer. All you are interested in is to fill your coffers with the hard earned returns of farmer and labor* What you want is to have all controls and restrictions removed so you can fleece all these, whom you call, "wealthy consumers" in the shortest possible time. The trouble with your reasoning here is that these ladles were not representing these "wealthy consumers" but the great masses whoSe incomes are barsly sufficient to clothe and feed their families. What you want is to scrap all controls so you can continue to up your prices to the consumer. Every time you receive a shipment NOTICE: The. Ladies’ Aid will meet at the of goods now youf clerks must run and advancefthurCh on Friday, April 11th* the prices on your merchandise* Just hoW ____________________________________ Mrs. A. Pashuk. FOR SALE: White enamel Gurney Range, with reservoir, warming closet. Used very little. Can be seen at Geo* Ovard's. Dale Clifton.' WANTED: Baby Calf* Glen Gurney. NOTICE: The Young Adult's Group of the United Church will meet at 8 o'clock Thursday evening at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Stevenson* Silver heart shape locket. Reward. Marie Smith. long do you think this one-sided process can LOST continue? Certainly if the cost of consumer goods is to continue to increase by leaps and bounds, them make no mistake both farmer and labor must have more for their products and services, and there goes the merry-go- round, the old spiral of inflation that will probably land us back where we were in'the thirties. • What farmers want is not increased prices fob their products, but a fair relationship between the price they receive for their products and the price they pay for their farm supplies. Either the rising prices of consumer goods must be halted, yes and reduced or the consuming public are going to kick the lid clear off and bring about what every think- N0TICE: TOWN GRAVEL DAY to be had WEDNESDAY, ing person should realize, chaos and dis- APRIL 16th. A gravel loader will be at aster such as followed the first World War. |the gra^ plt to hel load> A11 trucks That is what these whom you term "bad women":and wagons come. are in their small way' trying to prevent, [ __________*_______________________ They have sworn to go back and increase their number to half a million, then all I can say is, - I hope they don't all light on your neck at once. Your comparison of Toronto and Chicago prices was interesting, but by no stretch of FOR SALE: Cream and green Baby's Crib, High ehair, Baby stroller, Clothes Baskets, Quilting Frames, Gem qt. bottles ($1.00 a doz.)j Fruit & vegetables, 4 gal. Crock Jar, Bottle capper, Kitchen stool, Crokinole board and checkers, Folding cot and mattress. Mrs. E. T. Law. TAKEN BY MISTAKE, Monday night at the Chicken Supper. An Army-style Raincoat, tan. Will the party having my coat please get in toueh with Harold Tanner. Thank you. LAw^rence Turner. Don't wait for something to turn up. Get a spade and dig for it. More Summer Play Shoes have arrived. Assorted styles.^ Phone 4rjL, FROM THE MAGRATH TRADING COMPANY LTD. Friday, April 11th and Saturday, April 12th. BRODER’S PEAS, #5. per case.$3.35 NIBLET CORN, 2 tins___________________.37 BRODER’S PUMPKIN, per tin --- — .13 KING OSCAR SARDINES, per tin --- - .25 HEINZ VINEGAR, 33 oz. --- --- .32 HUNT'S TOMATO SAUCE, per tin__ , __ - .25 MINCED CLAMS per tin — --- --- _ .32 BABY STRAINED FRUITS &. VEGETABLES 4/ .35 BEEF NOODLE SOUP, 2 tins --- —- .29 BAKER'S CHOCOLATE, £ lb. cake --- .20 A.M.B. Brand PEACHES, packed in syrup 45$ sugar, per tin . ___________ .26 Maple Leaf CAKE FLOUR, per pkg. --- .31 McColl’s PEANUT BUTTER, per jar —.42 PITTED BULK DATES, per lb.33 MUFFETS, 2 pkgs. --- .21 SWIFT'S CLEANSER, in the Polka Dot package. 2 for --- .23 MAGIC SODA, 1 lb. pkg. - --- .11 CATELLI ALFABET SOUP MIX, cello bag - .15 MAPLE SYRUP _ __________ _______________ _ .52 CHAMP, the household cleanser in the yellow package. Has over a thousand uses. Use it without soap. Per package __ .______________. .13 FANCY WINESAP APPLES, a bon ____________ $3.90 a lb. _____________ .11 BANANAS a lb. --- .18 ORANGES, large size, a doz,_ .69 PINEAPPLES, Fresh, each --- .32 OLD CARROTS, 2 lbs. ________ ,5 LUNCH COUNTER SPECIAL' "Hot Fudge Sirjdae" . --- 20$ COOKING ONIONS: 8# bag --- .40 per lb. --- .07 NEW GREEN CABBAGE, 2 lbs. ______.18 LETTUCE, per lb.__________ — .14 CELERY, per lb. --- --- - --- .16 RIPE TOMATOES, per lb. --- .39 Saturday, April 12th, 1947 Journal/Newspaper Peace River University of Lethbridge Digitized Collections Alta Austin Canada Indian Coleman ENVELOPE(163.400,163.400,-77.533,-77.533) Rasmussen ENVELOPE(-64.084,-64.084,-65.248,-65.248) Ida ENVELOPE(170.483,170.483,-83.583,-83.583) Kendall ENVELOPE(-59.828,-59.828,-63.497,-63.497) Blair ENVELOPE(160.817,160.817,-72.533,-72.533) Lester ENVELOPE(-62.583,-62.583,-64.900,-64.900) Calvin ENVELOPE(165.100,165.100,-71.283,-71.283) Stripe ENVELOPE(9.914,9.914,63.019,63.019) Steele ENVELOPE(-60.710,-60.710,-70.980,-70.980) Josephine ENVELOPE(-152.800,-152.800,-77.550,-77.550) Briggs ENVELOPE(-63.017,-63.017,-64.517,-64.517) Emerson ENVELOPE(168.733,168.733,-71.583,-71.583) Randall ENVELOPE(167.667,167.667,-72.800,-72.800) Levy ENVELOPE(-66.567,-66.567,-66.320,-66.320) Traveller ENVELOPE(-48.533,-48.533,61.133,61.133) Elva ENVELOPE(15.661,15.661,67.546,67.546) McCormick ENVELOPE(170.967,170.967,-71.833,-71.833) Bradshaw ENVELOPE(163.867,163.867,-71.467,-71.467) Rath ENVELOPE(-62.461,-62.461,-74.320,-74.320) Monti ENVELOPE(162.495,162.495,-74.983,-74.983) Marvel ENVELOPE(159.367,159.367,-78.750,-78.750) Meade ENVELOPE(-60.068,-60.068,-62.450,-62.450) Shelton ENVELOPE(166.800,166.800,-71.683,-71.683) Keeler ENVELOPE(-63.217,-63.217,-68.850,-68.850) Judd ENVELOPE(170.433,170.433,-85.067,-85.067) Wellman ENVELOPE(-61.400,-61.400,-64.483,-64.483) Metcalfe ENVELOPE(-66.942,-66.942,-67.976,-67.976) Litchfield ENVELOPE(-64.100,-64.100,-64.783,-64.783) Williams Lake ENVELOPE(78.156,78.156,-68.481,-68.481) Boyer ENVELOPE(-116.086,-116.086,58.467,58.467) |