| 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. - V STORE HOURS 8 a.m. to Wed. 3 a.m. Sat. 8 a.m. MAGRATH TRADING COMPANY LTD. FRIDAY, AUG. 27, 194 MAGRATH, ALBERTA. Office phone 21 6 p.m, to 1 p.id. to 7 p.m. "A good place to Trade." TELEPHONE NO.S. Dry Goods Dept. 4r3 Grocery Dept. 4r2 Hardware Dept. 34 The, attractive feature in this heavy weight absorbent Teirj Towel id the all-over Rainbow striped design with matching border. Lovely and soft yet durable. Assorted colors. 28 x 19 - --- 59$ each 40 x 22 - --- 85$ each. Good weight Towelling with close loop surface; very absorbent. Suitable for roller Towels. 59$ a yd. OUTFIT YOUR KIDDIES WITH STOCKINGS from the Dry Goods Department, phone 4r3 MAGRATH TRADING CO. "A good place to Trade." TEA TOWELLINGS: - 18” and very closely woven Linen with an inch green stripe.79$ a yd, 18" Linen with wide red border on white background, @ $1.00 a yd. with narrow stripe of dark red on background of White Linen 98$ a yd,' LINEN with a navy border, 18" wide. 70^ a yd. A red and nile green stripe border on a good quality Linen. 59$ a yd. COTTON with a blue stripe line in inch squares. 49$ a yard. TRANSFER FOR DISH TOWELS "Days of Weeks", "Happy Pots & Pans", "Sunbonnet Sally & Sue", "Mexican Motifs", "French Chef" 15$ and 25$ a pkg, DISH CLOTHS an absorbent cloth by Curity.15$ each. fc/id JM3PECT the 15 smart N2W ARRIVALS SINGLE BREASTED ALL-WOOL TWEEDS .$37.50 DOUBLE BREASTED WORSTED --- $49.50 I Mr. Bei't JsHocma aged 62 yearn, I Wue-Httfid. of Mrs. Ida of i Twin River, passed away, August 24th. I Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 28th at Milk River with 1 Rev. Fr. Dorion officiating. Inter' ment will be at Milk River with Martin Bros, directors of funeral i service. Mr. & Mrs. August Wilcinsky left Friday for a holiday at Creston, B.C. They will visit at the home of Mr. & Mrs. H. C. Hillmer. Mr. & Mrs, Hector Baines and family of Calgary, and Mrs. Nora Tiller and children of Lethbridge were in town Friday. They were dinner guests at the Verd Bennett home. GLENDALE CHECKS in DOUBLE BREASTED STYLE . $47.50 "CAMBRIDGE" FALL SUIT SAMPLES for MEN arrived yesterday. For your Tailor-made suit.——choose from these smart new samples. i i Choose your New Fall Suit (Coat, Vest and 1 pair trousers) from these smart new patterns. Mrs. Gertude Hawkey and children left Monday via train for Montreal where they will make their home. Mr. Hawkey has been transferred there. Miss June McCormick of Calgary spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. & Mrs. P. A. McCormicg,. 1. A knitted Sweater with corduroy front, with zipper closing. .--$4.25 2. Fancy assorted colors in all-over pattern. A wide variety to choose from. —-—-—$4.89 3. STRIPE PULLOVERS WITH short or long sleeves, in assorted stripes in colors and widths. When young men’s wardrobes need renewing, these good-looking pants win on every count — on material, style, womkmanship and economy. Reasonably priced at $2.85 to $4.85 BOYS IRON MAN PANTS in sizes 11 to 16, A real sturdy garment that will wear well into the school term and look smart. PRICES $4.15 BOYS 3i OBS by "DurabiltY --- 13.35 HERE’S A SHOE THAT WILL DO DOUBLE --- SCHOOL OR DRESS 1 A sturdy upper with smart toe cap for added wear. Rubber heel lift. Standard screw construction. 4 metal eyes and steel hooks. A real saver for parents. THINGS TO DO --- BUT WELL! Learn to like people. Have a friendly smile. Talk in terms of you ——not I, Don’t argue-—if you win, you lose. Use showmanship in your selling. Don’t knock it destroys confidence. Use observation in selling. FOR YOUR ANKLE SOX.See us. We have an assortment that will please any Boy. Various stripes and colors. A complete range of sizes. PRICED: 39^ to 45tf a pr. I Mr. Douglas Cooper of Spokane, Wash is visiting here, he is the son-in-law of Mr. & Mrs. Wallace Dudley. Mrs. Cooper is a hospital patient at Lethbridge. Wednesday, Mrs. Clifford Whitt and son Rad left for a holiday in Montana, where they will visit relatives. Mr. & Mrs. Grant Wheeler and Joe Keeler, returned Monday after a holiday at Banff, Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, Kicking Horse Pass and Cranbrook. Miss Kathaleen Allen of Raymond accompanying them. Mrs. Rex Miller and son hrrived Monday evening from Calgary. Mrs. Miller has spent the past few months in England with her parents. GIRLS SCHOOL DRESSES, age 7 to 12 in fancy patterns in spun, feather flannel and prints. 2nd floor.Magrath Trading Co. Ltd. Mr. & Mrs. A. R. Briggs have as their guest, their son-in-law, W. G. Hackney of Mesa, Arizona. Mrs. Hackney and children are also here. Friends will be glad to learn that Miss Marlene Cook’s condition is improving. Marlene had the misfortune to loose the use of an arm, caused by polio. She is a Lethbridge hospital patient. Mrs. Bill Carter and son have returned to their home at Springville, Utah. "WONDERFUL" you’ll say when you see our new Fall Fashions. (Frequent shipments of Winter Coats arriving.) Mr. & Mrs. Bill Minor are receiving congratulations on the birth of a son, on Wednesday, Aug. 25th. Dennis Fletcher and family are holidaying at Kalispiel, Mont, THAT AKH, —JSUUWUM1UAL—SMAK'iy-PRACTICAL. Trickily styled with the newest inovations and trims in swing or tailored models. Gay new sun-drenched patterns include --- Mexican stripes — Scatter-Spot Permanent Dots — Nosegay and large floral and geometric multi-colored designs. A complete range of sizes. ANOTHER NEWS ITEM::::::: COTTON PRINT DRESSES FOR "Mother’s-to-be". A smart style with fresh colored prints in sizes 12 to 20. Ask to see them. Ladies Ready-to-Wear Dept. CHOOSE A FLATTERING BLOUSE to wear with your Suit. Our newest arrivals include:- A Shirtwaist "New Yorker", white only at $2.75. A lace-yoke Blouse with small black bow white only, at $3.98 A full-length eyelet panel with ruffle at neck, at $3.98. Sizes 14 to 20. CORRECTION: Mrs. A. Navratil's name was accidentally ommitted among the guests at the party held at the home of Mrs. Violet Coleman. The reason a lot of people do not recognize opportunity when they see it is , because it goes ■ around wearing overalls and looking like hard work. Vi. i . THE BEST SELECTION OF WINTER UNDERWEAR. Our stock is now complete. Boys1* and Men’s sizes. Judge D. H. Bingham -celebrated his 91st. birthday, Aug. 19th. On Sunday, August 22nd his children met at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Nephi Harker in his honor. Those present were; Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Toomer, ' Mr. & Mrs, Dave Bingham of Stirling, Tom ' and Francis Bingham, Mr. & Mrs. Dan Holladay. Lunch was served and a pleasant afternoon enjoyed. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SPECIAL REDUCED PRICES OF OUR PLAID WOOL SKIRTS. We are also offering a few Blouses at $2.98 and $3.98. OUR SELECTION OF SWEATERS i8 T-O-P-S. Pastel shades or dark shades to suit your taste. Ladies Ready to Wear Dept. MAGRATH TRADING COMPANY LTD. THE MAGRATH SCHOOLS WILL OPEN ON WED. SEPTEMBER 1st. Will students going into grades 1C, 11 & 12 please bring their reports when they come to register HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS are requested to come in and REGISTER even if they intend to remain out of school to work for awhile. R. E. Blumell, B. W. Dow. Principals. PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHING STAFF; B. W. Dow, Principal; George Hamilton, Burns Sabey, Mrs. Zelpha Dow, Mrs. Ruth Bennett, Miss Myrtle Parkinson, Miss Pauline Bridge, and Miss Swenson. JUNIOR & SENIOR TEACHING STAFF: R. E. Blumell, Principal; Dean Cnok, V. E. Bohnet, W. E. Brown, G. L. Wheeler, Miss Herta Moll, Mr. Landeen, Kenneth Gibb and Max Sabey. Z^r. & Mrs. Harold Anderson of Brant were 1/weekend guests at the Soren Anderson home. FOR £K$tTS Fine Houndstooth , 42" wide | $1.95 a yd. @ 2.75 a yd. i! overt Light brown & blue. 36" wide 73£ ,a yd.^ Twill Shirtin^g^' Z ' $1.69 a yd. In /' Mrs. Lottie H. Knight of Raymond was a recent guest of her sister, Miss Pearl Heninger. HOOVER CLEANERS THREE MODELS Alpine in various shades $1.75 a yd. (Chambrays A IGinghams, / 1Taffetta j (Crepes / for Dresses. Striped Broadcloth for Dress Shirts 65(4 a yd. Plain White @ $1.00 a yd. Blue & Red PLAIDS for sportswear 65^4 a yd. Upright @ $109.50 Small Tank Model with attachments at $87.50 Large Tank Model @ $104.50 Ask for a demonstration and for further particulars call at the / Hardware Dept. MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD. Words like eggs should be handled with care; / For words once spoken, and eggs oncey broken, Are hard to repair. - --- -C. Blandin Mrs. Emily Lindwall of Lethbridge is here visiting friends. Mrs. Minnie Olmstead is home after a month's visit at Claresholm with relatives NEW BEDROOM SUITES HAVE JUST arrived: Mr. & Mrs. Earl Thomson are the parents 1 of a son born, Friday, August 20th. Mr. & Mrs. Mike Kosma left Tuesday for Medicine Hat to attend the funeral of her brother.4, Royce Wyman of Stockton, Calif is visiting relatives and friends. / Exercise Books:- (FOR INK) Packaged:- PICTURE COVERS 9 for --- 250 LEATHERETTE COVERS 2 for --- 250 LEATHERETTE COVERS 3 for --- 250 Bulkj- COILBOUND, F. & M. ruled --- 100 " n ii --- ____________ 11 " --- --- 250 Newsprint Scribblers (FOR PENCIL) ■ Bulk J-BOW WOW, plain, 7| x i— --- 050 " ” ruled, " ———050 MAMMOTH, plain, lOj x 9| 100 " ruled " --—100 EXAMINATION TABLETS —. 100 BLOTTING PAPER.050 PRACTISE PADS (for Penoil> #56, 7i x plain #56 " " ruled Special Books: 'MUSIC DIC.TATION BOOKS — Graphic Work Books --- Empire Typewriter Pads — s ■50 ■50 -100 -150 -250 Pen Holders & Inks •.— 100 ■.100 Fingerfit Wood -— Cork & Rubber Grip- WATERMAN'S INK Blue Black. 150 Washable Blue.150 PARKER’S QUINK Blue Black. 250 RELIANCE: ' Blue Black.100 Red. Green. .150 .150 Washable Blue 25 India Ink.100 CARTERS INDIA INK.200 PEN POINTS:- Sprotts #2 Medium. .2 for 50 RULERS: Varhished Hardwood.50 Metal edge. . 150 ERASERSl- Pencil Red Bevel.50 Combination Bevel.50 Art Gum lxlxl. 50 Wedge Pencil Cap style 2 for 50 .Loose Leaf Books: Ring (20 sheet Filler & Blotter) #2# Banner Stiffboard — --- 200 Extra rings l-g” — --- —050 2-Hole Refills for above 36(s ruled or plain. --- 100 LOOSE LEAF BOOKS :- 3 ring Black Stiff Cover with refill— --- 750 Blue " " ” " --- $1.00 ZIPPER BINDERS Brantford Fabrikoid with refill $3.40 3-Hole Refills for Above:- 80 Sheet ruled or plain - --- — 250 50 Sheet ruled or plain --- - 150 INDEX DIVIDER SHEETS, 5 Sheet pkg. tabbed - --- 150 DRAWING PAPER WESTLINE DRAWING EADS: In Envelopes 6x9 - --- 50 In Envelopes 9 x 12 . --- 100 PAINTS & BRUSHES Asco 8s a Brush --- 500 Reeves 5s & Brush —- --- 650 Refills for above -—50 CRAYONS Coloring a Marking Peacock 8s --- -100 S argents Gothic, 8’s ——100 Asco, 8’s small —>—- --- 10# Venus Craytone 8’s --- 250 Hygieia White Chalk — --- $1.00 DRAWING PENCILS, 3B to 6H --- 100 Empire HB --- 50 Velvet ——- --- 50 Venus Supercolor - --- 100 Blaisdell Glass a Cello Black --- 200 ii H H Red --- 200 MECHANICAL PENCILS: Scripto --- - --- 400 Scripto 4" Leads— --- 100 Scripto Erasers - --- 100 Venus Refill Leads, a pkg. 50 Longs Superthin, per pkg.100 PENCIL SHARPENERS.$3.25 PAPER CLIPS --- —100 THUMB TACKSr --- 200 PRIMARY SCISSORS—. 350 CRITERION #1 MATH SETS --- 750 GEOMETRY COMPASS --- 200 GEOMETRY DIVIDER --- 150 AVOID OFF FLAVOR IN FROZEN PEAS. Green peas are.the moat popular of ull frozen vegetables and the annual pack Is larger than that of any other vegetable. Nevertheless, some frozen peas have an off-flavour, A study showed that most of the trouble came from the delay between harvesting 1 in the field and processing. The longer the peas wait after they are harvested and removed from the pods, the more pronounced is othe off-flavour which they develop. Leaving the peas in the pod until just before blanching helps considerably in preventing the trouble, scientists found. NEW CURTAINS HAVE ARRIVED IN THE Dry Goods Dept. Various styles and colors. Brighten up your rooms with new Curtains or Drapes. A pat on the back develops character— if administered young enough, often enough and low enough. THE SPARROW.Rock© Savage. * Impudent^ che®ryr resouroeful, Perched on a log in the light, Head cocked aside as though puzzled, Ready for mischief or flight, Sparrow, pugnacious, aggressive Known to the veriest child, Proving survival of fittest Here in the heart of the wild. Pleasant your prattle of matins Outside the window at dawn, Cheerful your chirping in autumn, After the songsters have gone, Cheerier though is your twitt’ring 'Midst of the winter and snow, Perched where the sunlight is strongest, Heedless of thirty below. Dauntless and volatile spirit, Cheerfully facing distress, Frost, snow and buffeting blizzards Out in the bleak wilderness; Truly you set us example, Teach us the spirit to bear, Now in the days that are darkened When we are prone to despair VDAL c per lb* RIB STEAK --- 55$ SHOULDER --- 55$ round bone ROUND STEAK (any size) 63$ RIB ROAST (short trim) 50$ PORK; LEG ROAST, any size 55$ PORK CHOPS 58$ SHOULDER STEAKS 48$ SHOULDER ROAST 48$ LARDo 2p# PAIL (Swifts) 06.90 1 lb. pkg. Lard @ 35$ SALMON HALIBUT, fresh frozen 50$ a lb. 40$ a lb. COD FILLETS, smoked 40$ a lb. PICNIC HAMS, 5-7 lbs.45$ a lb. SHORTENING.45$ BEEF FAT FOR COOKING.20$ RENDERED BEEF FAT FOR SOAP.13$ $ J FIRST TO THE MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD. £ then J TO SCHOOL. PORK FAT unrendered, fresh.25$ % Mary had a little lamp She filled it with beniine, She went to light her little lamp And hasn’t since been seen. We have clothing.,., footwear. school books, etc., lunch boxes. bicycles. Everything you needl FOR SALE; Winnipeg- Couch with mattress, "Spic and Span11 Vacuum Cleaner, Rocking chair. Mrs. Cleo Ririe. FOR SALE: Ladies Clack Hudson Seal coat, size 16, in good condition. Also a child's 3-piece winter outfit, beige (will fit a 3 or 4 F girl)* .Mrs. Ollen Henderson. LOST: 6 yr. old ohild's wine colored winter ooat with grey on collar. Mrs. Lucille Gurney. ——— --- WANTED TO BUY: A used Trunk. See Shirley Clarke. LOST: 2 keys on rabbit's foot key chain. Mrs. Garth Coleman. FOR QUICK SALE: M.H, 10 ft. power binder on rubberj 2 yrs. old, excellent condition. See John Austin or Cockshutt dealer. WANTED: Girl or woman for general housework. Work for at least three months to satisfactory person. Mrs. Georgia Rice, Spring Coulee FOR SALE: Cream & green McClary coal stove (new grates & linings). Mrs. J. C. Robinson. STRAYED TO MY PLACE: A black-face lamh. FOR SALE: 2 rubber tired Beet wagons (l with combination grain & beet box)j a 1936 2-ton Truck. Ernest Briggs. NOTICE: I will be teaching music in Magrath this year. Mrs. Thetis Barnett (L.R.S.M.) / Mrs. Jessalyn Anderson, Mrs, Verda Dudley /and Mrs. Vada James and their children mot- \/ ored to Cutbank, Mont, to visit at the J. Jessop home,. Mr. & Mrs. Smith Ackroyd left Tuesday for Logan, Utah, Mrs. E. Ehlert and grandson Dari Evans accompanied them. Saturday the Lions Club sponsored an Aquacade at the local Swimming Pool. Mr. Ritzen/Bennett and party of Calgary were in attendance to demonstrate Life Saving, Diving and many other swimming feats. Races and novelty races were enjoyed. ::::::::: ATTENTION STUDENTS: The Magrath High School Year Books are here now. Get your copy from Barbara Ririe. Extra copies $1,50 :::::::::: A NEW SHIPMENT OF "GOLD STRIPE" Nylon Hose has arrived. Adjustable tops, the latest shades. Miss Barbara Lamb and Ethel Gibb are / home after attending the School of Fine 1/1 Arts at Banff. Mr. & Mrs. John Twa & Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Wakefield of Coranation were recent visitors at the homes of Mr. & Mrs. J. 0. Salberg of Magrath, and Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Wakefield of Spring Coulee. Martin Meincizinger was married April 3 to Miss Gladys V. McFadden at Christ Church Cathedral, Vancouver, B.C. SHOWS at the PARK THEATRE. FRIDAY & SATURDAY: Randolph Scott in "WESTERN UNION". MON. & TUES, "Big Town Scandal" Wed. & Thurs. "APRIL SHOWERS" starring JACK CARSON. COMING: "Cass Timberlane" with Spencer Tracey, j Patients in the Magrath Municipal Hosp- 'ital this week include: Mrs. A. Navatril land Mrs. R. Rainbow. Mrs. Arnold Zakariasen of Delia, has returned home. She motored down from Delia with Mr. & Mrs. John Clarke, Mrs. Arvid Anderson of Scramento, Calif, and Mr, & Mrs. Glen Salberg of Magrath. Mrs. Arvid Anderson will spend a few days at the home of Mr. ft Mrs. Glen T. Salberg, before returning to California. Mr. & Mrs. Deacon left today for their home at Brandon, Man. They have been visiting their daughter, Mrs. Max Sabey, her husband and family. Mr. & Mrs. Rondo Robinson are enjoying a holiday at Waterton and Glacier. Mrs. Louise Johnson and 3 sons, Felger and his wife, Elmer and Louis of Logan, Utah arrived Saturday evening at the home of her sister, Mrs. Annie Hillmer. They left on Monday for Banff, Mr. & Mrs. Orville Hillmer and son ^red, Mrs. Vic Hillmer and son Lester accompanied them. Mr. & Mrs. Eldon Christensen have as their guests his brother Elrey, his wife and family of Fairview, Utah. Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Cooper are the parents of twin boys, bom Thursday, Aug. 26th at Lethbridge. IPST: BETWEEN NORMAN CHRISTENSON'S and | L.R. JENSEN FARM. A binder brace about ! 5 ft. long. Freshly welded. REWARD ! FOR IMMEDIATE RETURN TO Magrath Trading Co. Ltd. HOUSEHOLD HINTS: When washing rayon dresses, add 3 tablespoons of Vinegar to rinse water — it will remove all soap scum as well as leave the colors bright and clear. Lard rubbed into big black grease spots on material before laundering will wash out clean. Ink spots can be removed from colored washable material by soaking in sweet milk. Moisten white washable fabrics stained by ink with a mixture of salt and lemon juice and hang in sunshine to dry. Berry Stains—Spread washable material stained by fruit over a bowl and pour boiling water thru the fabric until the stain disappears. A "HOTPOINT" ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR ARRIVED IN THE HARDWARE DEPT. TODAY. Call and inspect it.Phone 4r2 Grocery Dept. FRIDAY, AUG. 27th/48 and SATURDAY, AUG. 28th/48. MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD. SATURDAY'S LUNCH COUNTER SPECIAL: "Hot Deef Sandwicji with Vegetables".350 School Children's Special at the Lunch Counter 350, Drink Extra. YORK POTTED MEAT (asst'd) 3 tins.270 HARRY HORNE'S DOUBLE CREAM CUSTARD.430 £fw4jffit\ooKlielD f- %* 23* (M facta/i 2 0, f] My ft i / ■/ "Market day special raisins, 2 ib. pkg. 430 MINIT TAPIOCA, per pkg. 230 FAIRHAVEN SARDINES, 2 tins.190 PUHEX TISSUE, 3 rolls.350 SPIC & SPAN, a pkg.230 OLD DUTCH CLEANSER, 2 tins.210 CHORE GIRLS 2 for.170 PEACHES Rochesters $2.60 a case. FREESTONE Valiant Veterans Vidette $2.75 a case BARTLETT PEARS $5.40 a case PEACH PLUMS $2.40 a case Do your Preserving now, don't wait until the choicest Fruits are gone. ':3s TOMATOES: 2 lbs.250 CUKES: 2 lbs.130 CELERY: 1 lb.110 CABBAGE: 2 lbs.130 CARROTS: 2 lbs.110 PEPPERS: Green 250 a lb. OVALTINE, a tin. 970 CANADA CORN STARCH. .'.190 CERTO: CERTO CRYSTALS per bottle.270 2 pkgs.2 50 Red 320 a lb. CAULIFLOUR, per head.250 ONIONS: Cooking --- 1 lb. 080 Pickling— --- 1 lb,,,.250
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