Magrath Store News (September 3, 1948)

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. "A good place to Trade." COTTON with printed centers, 54" Bq.$4.50 PLAIEED RAYON, 52" x...

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Main Author: Magrath Trading Store
Format: Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: J. A.�Ririe 1948
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Online Access:http://digitallibrary.uleth.ca/cdm/ref/collection/sanl/id/566
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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. "A good place to Trade." COTTON with printed centers, 54" Bq.$4.50 PLAIEED RAYON, 52" x 54", asst’d colors. $5.75 --- -. SUPERIOR DAMASK 54" x 76", cream,- green and pastel pink.$4.95 ALL PURE LINEN, 54" x 54", white with green or blue borders. .$6.95 RED & WHITE PLAID, 54 square. .$3.95 WHITE COTTON & LINEN, 6t x 81. $11.95 LINEN SET.all linen cloth 66 x 102 "Ross of Sharon" pattern. .Napkin.3 19" square. $29.95 GIVE A GARD—-FOR ANY OCCASION We carry a complete line of fiarleton Cards: Birthday, Gift, Shower, Baby, Con­valescent, Get-Well, Wedding, Congratul­ations, Anniversary, Sympathy, Thank Ycu,- Thank You for your Hospitality, and Friendship Cards. Complete with envelope 50 and 1*0 each. MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD. (jjhsn cvind? of /©// star! blcw/ng1 Uc& .—vcrifJ nee cL -—- — /• --- With the coming of cold weather House-wives viH~be taking stock of their winter I bedding. We offer you:- "OTTAWA VALLEY, 72- x pr. "IROQUOIS". $19<95 a pr. "HUDSON BAY", 3£ pt.$29.50 a pr, 4 pt. .$35.00 a pr. "GOLDEN FLEECE", each $6.50 & $7.45 The above blankets are of a rainbow of colors, and have whipp'd ends. "KINGCOT" BLANKETTES.Flannelette. TO x 90. Grey with white stripes. White with rose stripes. $4.75 a pr. BACK—TO—SCHOOL FAVORITES for TEACHERS OR STUDENTS BOYS JACKETS in sizes 6 to 16 yrs. Plaids, Melton Cloth, or Brushed Wool in various colors and combin­ations. $3.95 to $8.95. Leather Weather Ahead. GENUINE HORSEHIDE JACKETS by G, W. G. made with a zipper closing and roomy pockets. Soft, pliable leather in browns, black, green or tan. Dressy and durable. Sizes 38 to 44. $22.50 Patients in the Mag-rath Municipal Hosp­ital this week includet Mr. A. Navratil, Mrs, Tom Beswick and son of Spring Coulee, Mrs. Bob Harker and son, Miss Julia Bone, Mrs. R. Rainbow and Mrs. Minnie Culp. R. D. Bradshaw, Cald­well, reports the loss of his timothy seed by wing* Timothy seed is worth 500 a lb. he says. Mr. & Mrs. H. 0. Rollog and daughters Gladys and Thelma of Leth­bridge and Mr. & Mrs. Ben Leckness of Oak­land, Calif, (cousins of Mrs. Vic Hillmer) were weekend guests at the V. Hillmer home. Be ready for Back-To- School with a pair of DRESS CORDUROY PANTS Mostly tans @ $11.95 GABARDINES in greya and brown. .$7.95 to $12.95 TWEEDS in various colors and weaves. $7.50 & $9.35 ENGLISH WORSTED, Blues, grey and browns @ $8,95 A complete range of sizes. Clean cut styling, well-made and priced to attract one and all. Men's Ready to Wear Dept. TEE SHIRTS» Suitable for everyday wear at school or for Basketball wear. All sizes. White only. 890 each, Mr. & Mrs. Martin Miller of Provo, Utah announce the birth of a son, August 20th. Mr. & Mrs. W. J. Rice were recent visitors at Calgary. 15 NEW FALL SUITS HAVE JUST ARRIVED IN OUE STORE. Assorted materials colors and styles. $37.50 & $4-7.50 " C0I5LETE THE OUTFTT JITII A SMART PAIR OF - DRESSY OXFORDS. BROGUE OXFORDS with uppers cut from sel­ected side leather, in neat Balmoral style. Their streamlined styling is an outstanding feature. Note the attractive perforation design on toes and vamp. Black made by "Ritchie's" @ $11.50 £ pr. BALMORAL OXFORDS in brown Calf leather. They’re made on a snug-fitting, comfortable last, A plain Oxford, with a narrow band on toe cap. Made by "Williams". Priced at $10.50 Mrs. Jean Coleman^ Miss Pauline Bri- \ dge and Miss Ida Swenson were re- •cent visitors at Waterton . If you are one of the "hard-t0-fit" fellows, See our FALL SMAPLES FROM CAMBRIDGE for mdde to measure suits. Mary had a little lamb, A cocktail, soup and pie; And everywhere that Mary went, The prices Bur© were high. FOR BETTER VALUE AND SUPERIOR QUALITY SHOP AT THE MAGRATH TRADING COMPANY LTD. Sizes 3 to 12„7rs. proud parade. Proud, ’cause the styles are right, the colors bright and so practical they take a busy child through all the day. ALPINE, CORDUROY, PLEATED WOOL SKIRTS' and JUMPERS. PRINTED COTTONS and FEATHER FLANNEL FROCKS Mrs. Maizie Toomer entertained Thursday evening, those present were Mesdames Rea3 Bennett, Lisadore Crookston, Sara Ehlert, Lottie Harker, Winnie Ehlert, Nellie Ririe, Cleo Ririe, Stella Cook, Lucille Gurney, Lyda Poulsen and Iola Harker. A daihty was served by the hostess. Mr, & Mrs. S. Jensen arrived Satur­day from Denmark, they have taken up re­sidence on the L. R. Jensen farm, Mrs. Sven Jensen at the D. H. Keeler farm, ia a twin sister to Mrs. S. Jensen. ARE YOU GOING AWAY TO COLLEGE???? If you are you’ll want a pair of WHITE LEATHER MOCCASINS with beaded trim. A must for your B.Y.U. wardrobe! Sizes 4 to 8. (no half sizes) S3.6O STORE CLOSED all day MONDAY, SEPT. 6th LABOR DAY. Also Wednesday after noon, Sept. 8 th Summer Ends HOOL BEGINS Joannie Christensen celebrated her 3rd birthday Tuesday, many small friends and relatives enjoyed the lawn party held at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Earl Neilson. A delicious lunch was served by Mrs. Melva Christensen and all kiddies -were. -given party favors to take home-, n— Oft ^eir "WIGGLE TOES" BLACK PATENT SLIPPERS with buckle strap. So shiny, so easy to clean. A must for the little miss. $5.25 BROWN LOAFERS, a smart step-in style in top quality. Some with moccasin vamp, others with draw strings for snug fitting Rubber composition soles or leather soles 02.95 to 03.95 BROWN OXFORDS.A smart dependable style for growing kiddies. A complete range of sizes from 8| to 3’s. Priced 02.98 to 04.95. GROWING GIRLS CROSS-STRAP LOAFERS with buckle. Brown only with a flattie heel. A. and C. widths. 4£ to Tjv—@ 07.95 CHOCOLATE BROWN OXFORDS with fancy per­forated design. Fill in your school en­semble with a collegiate styled oxford. 4’s to 8, and priced at 06,75 GIRLS SLING BACK JESTERS, closed toe, sling back, simulated leather sole. A classy number for the modern miss! Sizes 4 to 8. Priced 05.25 BLACK HIGH FRONT FLATTIE LOAFERETTE with buckle strap for snug fitting. Sizes % to 6^-. Adorable with sportswear. 06.50 Mrs, Barbara VanNorman left Wednesday for her home in Cal­gary after a visit here with her sister., Mrs, Helen Parsons: iuring her stay here they mot­ored to Waterton & Glacier.,. Miss Buelah Bennett left for Wrentham to teach school, Darlene Sabey is at Spring Coulee, Ione Clifton at Taber, and Doreen Harker at Coaldale. Miss Peggy Bullock has re­turned from a month's holiday touring the States and Eastern Canada, She has taken up her duties as Matron of the local Hospital,,,.,. After holidaying at Diamond City at the home of her aunt and uncle, Mr. & Mrs. Merlin Shields, Miss Maurine Brown has returned home. Mr. & Mrs. M. K. Bridge of Salt Lake City, Utah are visit­ing their cousins, J. 0. and J. H. Bridge. FOUNTAIN PENS AND PENCILS mercury for everyone. Waterman's Parker all Eclipse well-known makes. See them at the School i Supplies Counter. 1 IT TAKES PLENTY OF SOCKS FOR SCHOOL DAZE Plain or multi-stripe Ankle Socks In a bevy of colors and sizes range from 6 to lOj-. A price range to suit every purse. 25tf to 75^ a pair. KNEE SOCKS in fancy knit red or green. 75# a pair. Mrs. Jennie Johnson returned Saturday after a 3-week holiday at the coast with her daughters, Mrs. Ella Bennett and Mrs. LeVaun Judd,. Mrs. Minnie Culp, Mrs. Wm. Wood, Mrs. Petter, Mrs. Mae Sherman and Mrs. Presley were guests of Mrs. Julia Gagan, Saturday afternoon.— --- Merlin Sorensen is home after attending the Rodeos this summer. Merlin won several prizes. Wm. McDougall and family have taken up residence at Bradshaw, he will run the Pool Elevator. The Alberta Wheat Pool has renovated the old Bradshaw School House. Misses Pauline Bridge and Myrtle Parkinsor are home after attending Summer School at Provo. H arveSt NeEDS HYDRAULIC BUMPER JACK.$13.95 CANADA BUMPER JACK. $5.75 3-TON HYDRAULIC JACK.$16.95 3-TON SCREW JACK. $5.75 Don't be without a Jack . Save yourself endless troubles. Get one todayI Mr. & Mrs. W. Hackney and children left Wednesday morn­ing via bus for their home at Mesa, Arizona. Ron Eassey left Monday for Salt Lake City, Utah. CARBORUNDIM STONE for putting a sharp edge on mower sections, sickles, hose, spades, corn knives, scythes.$1.20 MOUNTED GRINDSTONE roller­bearing mounted. 20" sandstone $26.50 Extra Sandstones 40#.$5.75 THE STORE WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY, MONDAY, LABOR DAY, SEPT.’ 6th. and WEDNE3- PAY AFTFRNOON, September 8th. Shop early for the Long week-end^P-____________ ARE YOU TIRED OF TRYING TO SLEEP ON A LUMPY MATTRESS??? We have just receiv­ed an addit­ion to our present stock. Hardware Dept. Mr. & Mrs. B. W. Dow and Mr. & Mrs. George Hamilton and Jimmie returned Sunday / from Salt Lake City. They came home via J Yellowstone Park, where they visited Kay and Elaine Dow. Mr. & Mrs. Darrel Nelson and Rae, and Aileen Ferguson were recent Waterto# visit­ors . Mrs. J. C. Robinson and Donna spent a few days at Pincher Creek at the home of Mr; & Mrs. Fred G nske. -iW r' I -r-‘ c/l 'hb \l SPEAKING CF set KS are B0M able to give you your choice of best­sellers of L.D.S. CHURCH BOOKS. Why not come in soon and take your pick. Included are picture books for Sunday School teach­ers. STORE OLCSED ALL DAY LABOR BAY, Monday, Sept. 6th, Also Wednesday after noon, September 8th. Mrs, Winnifred Smith met jwith her . death Tuesday aftemonn when she fell from the back steps of her home. She had stepped outside to shake a rug when she fell over the bannister; she succumbed to the fall. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, Jim, and a son Allen who is living in England; and a brother and sister also reside in England. Christensoa Bros, are in charge of arrangements. The deceased was 70 years of age and had been in good health. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.me at the First Ward Chapel„ Mrs. Elva Harker arrived home last week after a holiday in Wyoming. c. Mrs, Mae Sherman and friend Mrs. Preiley of Waterton Lakes spent the weekend with Mrs. Julia Gagan.„.,, Joe Alston and Fell Balder-son read in the papers where Gladstone was catching 20# trout, so they went to Water-ton on Saturday looking for bi ones. They returned, Sunday, with a dozen or more --- not sc big0 The gladiolis on display in the store were brought in by Lewis Stevensen and Roberta Robinson. Mrs. Mary Leeworthy has sold her home (the old Ben -/ Matkin house) to J. M. Mc­Corkle, the Beaver Lumber Agent. A LUGGAGE SELECTION TO SUIT EVERY TRAVELER’S NEEDS. Whether you are staying home or goinp away to school or to teach you’ll want a set of this matched Luggage. Metal Suitcases, Gladstone Bags, Trunks all. reasonably priced at the Hardware Dept. MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD. A good com­plete line of TIRES for Truck or Car. at the Hardware Department. Mrs.Wm. Scott is in Ontario, while there she will attend the Toronto Fair, She has a number of relatives in Toronto and distrie b, she plans to stay about six weeks. Mrs. J. J. Gibb returned from Salt Lake City, her sister Mrs. Ida Green, accompanied her. On Monday Mr. & Mrs. Frank Cook accompanied them to Waterton. Mr. & Mrs, A. Hovey have as their guests her mother, Mrs. M, Sheen of Jefferson and a niece, Ellen Summerfeldt of Vancouver B.C. Miss Summerfeldt visited the F. N. Robinson’s and D. H. Keeler's while here. Mrs. Winnifred Stevens of Orion and her daughter are staying at the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. E. Bourne. RADIOS -“battery or electric. PRICES REDUO' ED -- Tax Removed. • COMBINATION SETS.RECORD PLAYERS & RECORDS "The Music You Want When You Want It." Hardware Dept. Phone 34 MAGRATH TRADING COMPANY LTD. Saturday, Geo, Spencer told us that he had taken in $500.00 worth of honey in the past week. He sold the honey to the Co-Op at Edmonton. Last year they paid 21# and this year they advanced 10#. An- /other year like this says, George and he will be out cf the red. At the beginning of the season he had rheumatism so badly he couldn't raise his arm to put on his shirt, now since being stung over 2000 times by the bees his rheumatism is gone. Saturday noon, Gordon Coleman, Jim Greene and Kay Bennett motored to Spring­ville.-, Utah to get more machinery for canning corn. All employees (80) are laid off for one week, that is until the corn run starts. It is reported 30,000 cases of peas were packed this season. I,. Shewchuck, Highway Inspector for the Department of Public Works, on August 7th concluded a deal for the purchase of 7,700 yards of gravel from J. A. Ririe at 5# per cu, yard. This is for gravelling the road from Welling to the Joe Popp farm west of to™. J. A. is to get 1-^- miles of r?ad gravelled (from the river west to the Highway). So far the con­tractors are bogged do™ in Welling. Said W.l~liam Blumell "The wind shelled 20 bushels an acre of my winter wheat". C. V. Harris thinks Earl Holman had as big a loss. Corporal Robinson tells us Ralph Bros, of Raymond lost a good 3000 bushelso D. Richards is combining spring wheat (Marquis). D. says Marquis doesn’t shell like other spring wheat, ■ John T. Spencer,, pioneer of Magtath, is a Magrath visitor. Mr, & Mrs, Thomas Beswick of Spring Coulee are the parents of a son born Aug. 27th at the Magrath Municipal Hosp­ital. Mr. & Mrs. Bob Harker are receiv­ing congratulations on the birth of a son at the Magrath Municipal Hospital on August 27th. Frank' Langworthy of Creston, B.C. is visiting with Mr, & Mrs. Roy Langworthy. In Creston, Harry Boyd, his son-in-law, lives across the road. Strawberries are plentiful, $4.50 a case. The apple growers used a Government spray. Result —no apples all scabby, (and you can't sue the government). We attended the National Ram Sale in Salt Lake City, where we saw the $3350.00 ram sold. The Telephone girls we know missed us. They are listening again with both ears, glad to say. At Logan we met Emily Dudley Squires, and at Clearfield, Clarence Searle, son of John Searle. He is the owner of a restaurant (got a free dinner, very nice). Blanche Hymas, daughter of Fred Howes, we saw at "This is the Place" Monument. Hal Meldrum works at Sears Roebuck De­partment store, Vern Neilson is full / grown, very plump, sells diamonds but isn't sporting one. At Kaysville there are 107 new homes in the course of con­struction; we spent a day there with Frank Morgan, a cousin. He has 10,000 chickens and 12,000 turkeys, (anything you want to know about turkeys give us a ring). At Ogden, Ralph WInterton Jr. is Manager of Buches Market. A .$150,000,01 building. The locker return --- a $500.00 month profit. Ralph Is doing an excellent job. Jennie Bone refreshed our memory about the apricot crop in Utah. Hundreds of acres of apricots were never picked. Jen saya the canneries refused to buy apricots this year. She intends to stay here she says until all the weeds are cut around the fences adjoining her farm. Mrs. Bone should have a talk with our school teachers at the Town Hall. The council seem to en­joy looking at the thistle along the roads and ditches. LADY ROSS RELISH Cut the following vegetables finej- 1 qt. cucumbers 1 bunch celery 1 qt. onions 3 red peppers 1 large cauliflower 3 large apples Cover all with a brine and leave overnight, then drain. Now adds- 8 cups Brown Sugar 1 qt. vinegar f lb. white mustard seed Let come to a boil and stir in slowly a paste made of 2/3 cup flour, lb. mustard (I use less than called for), -j- oz. tumeric. Boil together a few minutes and bottle while hot in hot sterilized jars. Mrs. R. M. Matson. There will be another Blood Donors Clinic held here in the near future. Be ready to be a donor. Watch for further announcements. STORE CLOSED LABOR DAY. ALL DAY, MONDAY, SEPT. 6th Also WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, s ptember 8th„ Do your Holiday hopping early.,, at the MAGRATH TRADING CO, LTD. V"A good place to Trade." Start>'here Clothes vot-most likely to sue-ed -— to bring you A - rating in any class-room or office. MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD. Wor;f_has''beerur^oeive{L^>f^the. :£*<£' Jiugh Griffiths, age 60 yrs. at 'Sibnmous, B.C. on August 22nd, Hugh spent £* number years in Magrath, but a few years :’-,ack he went to Sicamous to live with his daughter Mrs. Annie McDonald. Mrs. McDonald was here when she received word of her father's ill­ness. The funeral services were held Aug, 25th and interment took place in the sold­iers cemetery, Salmon Arm, a • ■ o a • • s • • OBaeeooa bbbsbBbbbb>b«< * • • • « • b « FOR SALE: Bundle rack, beet box and a grain box. See Mr. A. G. Farsons. HOME FOR SALE: Apply A. G. Parsons, at the Bank of Montreal. HUTTERVILLE COLONY have 2 milk cows for Sale. WANTED TO BUY: Good milk cow.John Bibo FOUNDsA cream can lid.G. W. Fossey. MUSIC LESSONS will be given at the home of Mrs. V. Gruninger starting Sept. 18th. Those wish­ing to take lessons please phone R620 or write Mrs. Mildred San-dham, (A.T.C.M) Spring Coulee. FOR SALE: Baby Buggy, Mrs. Robt. Hillmer. ••••••■•>• FOR SALE: Fox pen panels. Also net wire panels suitable for chicken run. See Jr. Turner. • •••••««■■■ LADIES AID MEETING, Sept. 3rd at the United Church at 2:30, Hostesses will be Mesdames Marie Minor, Louise Dow, Mamie Bourg­eois, . FOR SALE: Full size bed, mattress and springs.P. A. McCormick WANTED: Spring Chickens. Sherba's Cafe. We understand that Mr. Myron Harker and Mrs. Dicks were marr­ied last Tuesday in Lethbridge on their way to Edmonton. Mr. & Mrs. Fred Palmer have as their guest their daughter Mrs. Archie Knowlen and 3 children of Kamloops, B.C. They expect their son Grant, his wife and baby to arrive this week from Kamloops. Mr. & Mrs, Earl Holman of Lethbridge were Magrath visitors, Saturday,. A. M. Merkley left this week for Vernal,, Utah to attend a Merkley reunion. FOR SALE: 1 Beet Rack. Ollen Henderson. DANCE, SATURDAY at the ASSEMBLY HALL, ALL NEGRO ORCH­ESTRA from EDMONTON. Every­body come. Mr. & Mrs. Ervin Harris have as their guest their daughter, Mrs. Edith Greene and Kay of Lethbridge. . '.A big chokecherry crop this year. The Hutterville Colony girls were west of town cm the river, Wednesday., Rita Robinson and Roberta Robinson left Thursday for Calgary where they will attend business school. Mrs. Berman, sister of Jim Smith, arriv­ed Tuesday afternoon from Cardston.„. B E E F Rib Steak, juicy. 58$ Shoulder, lean.58$ Round Steak, any size. 65$ Shoulder Roast with fat added.50$ Blade Roast cut for your specification. 48$ ££££££££££££££ COTTAGE ROLL, lean 65$ a lb. REG. HAM, sliced £ lb. 33$ PORK, per j.o,, Chops, short trim.«55$ Shoulder steak, lean., 50$: Leg Roast. 55$ Shoulder Roast. 50$ SHOWING THIS WEEK AT THE PARK THEATRE:- Tonight: Friday & Saturday: "APRIL SHOWERS "CASS TIMBERLANE" .Spencer Tracy Mon. & Tues. Sept. 6th & 7th "COCKEYED MIRACLE". Wednesday & Thursday, Sept. 8th & 9th. "CAPTAIN KID", with Randolph Scott & Chas. Laughson STORE CLOSED, Monday, LABOR DAY, Sept. 6th. Also Wednesday afternoon, S ep t. 8 th. _______________ Mr. & Mrs. Genor Neilson and family of Raymo'ui were recent guests at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Earl Tanner PEACHES, large.$2.70 , PRUNES due this 72 & smaller. $2.60 weekend. $2.50 $3.25 APPLES: Healthy Rob-Roy GRAPEFRUIT, 6 for 320 LEMONS, 1 doz.590 BANANAS, per lb.210 CELERY CABBAGE CARROTS SPUDS CUKES VEGETABLE MARROW a lb a lb. a lb. 9#s 2#s a lb. 110 50 50 250 130 030 RED & GREEN PEPPERS .PICKLING ONIONS LUNCH COUNTER SPECIAL, Saturday are now available "KRAFT DINNER with Bacon. .300 LUX HAND SOAP, 2 bars.210 TIDE FOR WASHING NEEDS. . ,370 BON AMI, powder. .160 CHORE GIRLS, 2 for. .190 School Children’s Dinner Mon. to Fri. 350. All drinks and ice cream extra. PLANTER’S COCKTAIL PEANUTS for parties 430 a tin. NEILSON COCOA, a lb.390 DATES, pitted, per lb.270 Serve Soup for Nutritious meals. CAMPBELLIS DWIGHT’S BAKING SODA, 1 lb. pkg.110 NABISCO SHREDDED WHEAT, 2 pkgs.,280 OGILVIE GINGER BREAD MIX.320 SALT: 50 lb, White Block.,850 50 lb. Red. Block.900 DYSON’S DILLS, 2£. . .290 LISTERINE TOOTH PASTE, .230 Now that pickles are In the making you will need VINEGAR. Western White Vinegar 180 a bottle. ROGER’S SYRUP 10 lbs. $1.29 SWEETENED COCONUT i lb. pkg. --- --- 280 MACARONI or SPAGHETTI, 5 lbs. 590 SWANSDOWN CAKE FLOUR, .370 BLUE RIBBON JELLY POWDER, 4 pkgs. .290 STORE WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY MONDAY, LABOR DAY, SEPTEMBER 6th. and WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, SEPTEMBER 8th Do your shopping early to avoid the rush. Take advantage of the weekend specials. MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD