| 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. STORE HOURS? 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wed. 8 a.in. to 1 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD. MAGRATH, ALBERTA. Phone 21 TELEPHONES Groceries 4r2 Dry Goods 4^3 Hardware 34 FALL 0VLR0GAT3 for IRAN For a smart dress SHIRT buy a STETSON in plain shades of grey, blue or tab. Sizes? 14g- to 17. / U-Complete your ensemble with a TIE from our racks, we have a bevy of designs and colors, »ne to blend with any suit, one to wear for any occasion. ACCESSARIES --- that win top honors’. MEN’S pliable rubber BOOTS that take the place of Rubbers and Overshoes. Easy to pack. Priced $3.50 THE SMARTEST ASSORTMENT of Men's Fall TOPCOATS in Town. [1 AN ALL-WOOL FABRIC $43.95 GENUINE IRISH ALLPURE WOOL TWEEDS $41.95 HAND WOVEN HARRIS TWEEDS $43.95 WOOL POLO $34.95 "TROPAL" warmth without weight, Fur trim. $45.00 all sizes. Try them «n. DON’T MISS IT —— if you love HATS (and who doesn’t Love a PREMIER STETSON), at $8.50 HAVE _.,U THE TIME? ? We have. "WESTCLOX" Stax POCKET WATCHES. $2.75 "WESTCLOX" America Alarm Clock at $2.65, and the "WESTCLOX" Bell Boy at $2.95. J. Bernard ^i-itchfield and wife will return to Salt Lake City this week. Bernard will enroll at the University of Utah. - Miss Tillie DuBois and Phillip Grun-inger were married Saturday, Sept, 18th at Cutbank, Mont. Hardware Dept. phone 34. Mr. & Mrs. C. R. Howes of Dutois, Idaho spent last week visiting at the home of Mr. <v Hrs. George Gurney. They travelled by train, by way of Spokane. --- Miss Peggy Bullock spent the weekend at Foremost where she was bridesmaid at a wedding. - --- BRIGHTEN UP YOUR KITCHEN WITH A NEW RANGE of gleaming white finish with black trim. See our: McClary Royal Charm for only $193.00 McClary Escort @ $129.50 and the Royal Crest for $105.00 all superior quality and workmanship, complete with reservoirs, lined ovens, etc. Various sizes to suit any size kitchen. BOLTING ALONG THE HIGHWAY to Health and Fun, If youfre in the market for a new bike this fall --- here's just the value viv.'ro been waiting fori A gimi.l i,.icy v. GENTS or LADIES Models. --- $52.50 Yes, and a JUVENILLE MODEL also f»r the Small Fry, moderately priced. Be sure to see these splendid Bikes and choose yours early1 MAGRATH TRADING COMPANY LTD. One youngster tells ’s he got a zero the ether day when he told his teacher the world revolved on its taxes. But we’re wondering if maybe the kid doesn’t have the right idea at that? SHOP AT THE MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD. Mrs. Bonnie Passey was pleasantly !surprised Friday afternoon, the occasion l wing her birthday. A delicious lunch was enjoyed by Mesdames Annie Killmer, Grace Sheridan, Fern Cook, May Passey, Esther McVey, Ardella Bennett, Marjorie Coleman, Elsie Felger and Rena Hillmsr, The ladies presented Bonnie with lovely dishes. --- Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Strong of Kaysville, Utah are guests of her sister, Mrs. J. A, Ririe, They arrived Saturday evening via car, and Mrs. Strong says they had difficulty finding Magrath because of the lack of road signs. --- Mrs. All.ie Hendrickson (sister of Henry Shaffer) of Lagrande, Oregon is visiting friends and relatives, --- Mrs. Alex Poulsen was a recent hospital patient. ——- Mr. & Mrs. Alex Poul__n are leaving this week for a holiday, they will attend Conference at Salt Lake City after which they will go to San Francisco, and return via Seattle and Spokane. --- Cl__ and so reasonably oriced:$23.95 to 48.95 Sizes 14 and up. WHAT ABOUT BANANAS? "First and foremost," said the doctor, "you must eat more fruit, and particularly the skin of the Fruit. The skin contains nost of the vitamins. What by the way, are your favorite fruits?" The patients sadly replied: "Coconuts and pineapples." Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Jensen (Hope Harker) of Raymond are receiving congratulations »n the birth of son, Sept. 18th NOSEBAG NEEDED The family and the dinner guest had seated themselves at the table. "Betty," said the mother, "why on eairth didn’t you put a knife and fork at Mr. Wiite’s place?" "He doesn't need them," replied Betty. "Daddy says he eats like a horse." A NEW SHIPMENT OF BLOUSES IS HERE. White with lace trim. Fellow with embroidery design on collar. Smartly styled to wear in or out. Sizes 14 to 42. 2nd Floor. Grant Sabey, son of Mr. & Mrs. Frank Sabey, left Tuesday for Provo, to attend B.Y.U. prior to that he had worked at Floyd Godfrey’s store in Cardston. --- Mr. & Mrs. Rulon Harker left the first part of the week for a holiday in the States. —-— KIDDIES OXFORDS vt Lth. > ho_r A - S k L n toe S . Stitched on NEOLITE SOLES that will last indefinitely. Rubber heel lifts. Brown only. Comes in C. and E widths. Sizes: 5 to 7i a::::::::$3.5O 8 to lOj- : s:: s: s 44.15 2nd Floor MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD. Members of the Ririe families m&t at the J. 01 Bridge home Monday evening bo honor Lloyd Ririe. Lloyd is leaving next week f«r Utah. --- Friday evening, Mrs. Maxine Bisziel entertained at the L. McClain home, complimenting Martha Harker who left Saturday for Prov? where she will attend N. Y. U. Friends in attendance were Mrs. Ruby Ririe, Mrs. Marion Rice, Misses Edna Mae Harris, Alice Murakami, Dorothy Bradshaw, and Kathaleen James. A social time was enjoyed and a delicious lunch was served. --- Mrs. Mildred Anderson of Turner Valley is visit ing her sister, Mrs. Lillian James. — --- at the 2ND FLOOR MAGRATH TRADING CO. A color to match or to contrast with your New Fall Coat. Our Hats are $2.95 to $6.50. The smartest Fall Shades in an assortment of styles and some with contrasting plaid trim. Included in our stock is a "Climatizer" with a zippered in lining. FASHION LEADERS of the New Season, MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD. .429.95 to $48.95 FUT.TOVERfa pill'KJ' SLrffiVE/l i.'H-lj shripe? $4.25 LONG SLEEVED with stripes $5.35 FANCY KNIT PATTERN $5.35 PLAIN KNIT PULLOVERS $4.95 JERKINS $4.25 J & Mrs. Ben Matkin returned home from a visit to Salt Lake City, after a very enjoyable visit with their folks. --- Mr. & Mrs. Grant Crookston are accompanying the Alex Poul-ssn's on their trip. --- KIDDIES TOGS. ■ ''-s'-:: ■■■?»>"- CARDIGANS Plain knit with button front $5.95 & $6.50 FANCY knitted, button front $6.50 Size ranges from 14 ta 40. In pastel shades or dark fall colors. Long sleeve Striped COTTON SWEATER in sizes 2, 4, 6 yrs. Assorted colors. Takes the place of Shirts. 89^ Warm Doeskin Windbreakers with plaid contrasting colors. Sizes 2, 4, 6 yrs. Brown, Navy and Green. $1.95 MORE NEW PLAID SKIRTS HAVE JUST BEEN UNPACKED. Be sure ta see themI Radio Stryps by "Mercury" in S. M. L and O.S. in white or tearose $1.19 a pr. Stanfield’s Novasilk Panties, S. M. L. $1.00 a pr. Rayon Knit, Bloomer ® $1.25 and Briefs at 79£ ' Cotton Snuggies in S. M. L. for S90 "for Goodness sake wear SKINTEES". Mr. Milo Clouse showed movie pictures in technicolor, Monday evening on the lawn at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Toomer, to Mr. & Mrs. A. J. Sabey, Mr. & Mrs. J. Grant, Mr. & Mrs. Dale Toomer, Mr. & Mrs. Roy Overn, Messrs, H. C. Poulsen, Douglas Harker, M. R. Heap, Dick Sabey, Gordon Blumel, DenzTl c oleman, Jr. Turner and Bert Jensen. ‘ These films were of fishing, boating, wild ij animal life, and scenic views of Alaska, Mr. f Clouse gsv. interesting comments as the pic-ures were being shown. Mr. & Mrs. Clouse plan to spend a l-g to 2 years touring the U.S. showing movie pictures <-,f Alaska and I lecturing. They are travelling in a Jeep Station Wagon, —— Mrs. George Loxton and grandsons Randall and Kendall Strong accompanied Mr. & Mrs. Lee Bullock of Raymond to Stirling an Sunday. - J . 4; A3 The Ellison Milling Ca. built the first elevator in Magrath. On the south side of the railroad. The early settlers didn't think much of the land to the north of the, track. No one thought of it as good farm / land. To-day it is another story. Elevators and granaries are fast filling. Never was there more wheat and af a better quality. Wonderful harvest weather. SHOP at the MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD. BUT - --- We WaH first shap at the MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD. for our Shot Gun Shells, Duck Decoys, 22 Rifles, All Ammunitions, Hunting Coats and etc. AIRFORCE SUN GLASSES, tone-ray Small size $2.95 & large size $3.95 Mr. & Mrs. Milo Clous and Roy arrived Saturday evening from Juneau, Alaska, while here they are guests of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. R. M. Matson. On Bunday evening Mr. Clouse showed colored movie pictures at the Floyd Toomer home, when Mr. & Mrs. George Matson of Victoria, B.C.j Mr. & Mrs. Wm. G. Matson of Cardston, and Mr. & Mrs. R. M. Matson and family were present. A plate lunch was served. - --- lee Carter is back from Oklahoma. The Carter family homesteaded 25 miles from Oklahoma City 59 years ago. It was then only a cow-town. To-day 350 thousand population. Oil did it. Lee thinks the depression will start immediately after the U. S. election. He says Dewey will be the next president. If Lee's guess is no setter now than when he sold his cattle anc kept his horses, then there is nothing to j worry about. --- — j ow - / : Ecru background with colored stripes for the Harvester. White with colored borders. All white guest One for every dpy. TOWELLING by the yard. Ecru with stripes, 15^-" wide at 590 a yard. White only, 21" wide @ 95 a yd. PATIENTS IN THE MAGRATH MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL THIS WEEK includes: Mr. Earl Lee, Elmer Deglow, Mrs. Lola Wurzer, Mrs. Lynn Harker, Mrs. Marilyn Neilson and son, Mrs. F. N. Robinson and son. --- A RRAND HEW YAREYGE "Chesterlaine" Rose or Dark Green. 54" wide @ $2.95 a yd. CONTENTMENT ■ A little hous' with Jow-flung eaves, An old stone wall, a tree, & autumn leaves, A desk and books, a child in pinafore, A shining hearth, and lilac by the door, A wide west window that makes a frame Tor roll-ing storm and sunset flame, A garden pool where robins drink, Clouds And fragrance — time to think, Simple varieties, honest, true, A fearless heart, and work to do. .Rowena Bridgers. Lion Pros! t Eldon Christensen, Past- President Lion Jay Hamilton, Lion. Pingree Tanner and Lion Bill Harker represented the Lions Club at the High School last Thursday when Alan Anderson was presented with the Lions Scholarship and Mitchie Nakane was given a $50.00 cheque from the club. --- - Bishop & Mrs. Horace Ririe, Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Fletcher, Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Ririe, Mrs. Bertha Bennett and Mrs. Maizie Toomer plan to attend Conference next week at Salt Lake City. — --- - — Mrs. Oneta Hodges of Macleod was a weekend visitor at the Soren Anderson home. — LU CmJlrtA SEW AND SAVE. FLANNELETTE by the YARD. "Wincyette" peach or blue . 890 a yd. Fancy Floral Design. 600 a yd. STRIPES »f assorted shades and i Father and Son. 36" wide PRICES? 390 to 650 a KIDDIES printed pattern 630 a yd. weights for yd. Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Ivans and family of Beazer, and Mrs. Maggie Jessop and children of Raymond spent the weekend with Mrs. Sore'’ Anderson. —— - Emma Lou Briggs is leaving this week for B. Y. University. —— FOR YOUR FALL FANCY WORK finish it off with CROCHETING. All shades including varigated in sizes 30 and 50. at 150 a ball. Ecru and White in the large balls. 350 each. Some bright youth could make a name for himself by perfecting a beet seed that would not produce a dozen tails in a wet season. Our crop this year is as big as carrots with a dozen prongs,. --- Correction: Miss Norm.' Thomson’s name was omitted from the gut. at Mrs,-Maxine Bisziel's party Friday evening. Round Nose om the reserve wanted to buy foui’ worm horses. The Indians are either getting short on horses or they are too lazy to break them. Mrs. Gwen Harker entertained at a tea Wednesday afternoon. Those present were : Avilda Harker, Alice Stevensen, Joyce Miller and cousin Marge, from England; Jean McCorkle, Flora Austin, Marion Lawlor, Ina Blaxall, Marjorie Tomlinson, June Harker and Ethel Henderson, A dainty lunch was served by the hostess. Most hospitals have well kept grounds. The Idaho Falls hospital for instance. Pays big dividends, Mrs. Ray Olmstead ia visiing at Woodhouse, A1 ca. 32A FOODS Irrigation water is out of the canal. Filling the Pot Hole Coulee reservoir. We never need the water until it is turned out. A hen is the ohly. creature on earth' ' that'can sit still'ahd»produce dividends,. i \ rib roast beef,,,.aib. 55t 7 inch rib rump roast beef.aib. 48c: Round or square end round steak . a ib. 60p for pan frying ground beef . a ib. 45^ Leah RED SPRING SALMON sliced FILLETS OF COD, smoked 500 a lb. 400 a lb. PORK Loin chops Fresh Picnics Boston Butts SMOKED KIPPERS, Eastern 350 a lb. SOLE FILLETS, fresh, cell® wrapp'd 450 a lb. 600 a lb. 480 a lb. 480 a lb. VEAL LOIN CHOPS a lb. 600 This summer at the Banff. School of Fine Arts, Drama and Speech were directed by Prof. Joseph F, Smith who left his home in Hawaii to holiday and teach" in Banff. During the five week course SMOKED MEATS HAM Picnic style. 520 a lb. COTTAGE ROLLS Lean 700 a lb. he directed "Journey to Jerusalem" a play \ SLICED BACON with a large cast. After almost continuous cello rehearsing it was presented in -the school auditorium on August 20. At an L.D.S. "fireside", at which"-^ he was the guest speaker Prof. Smith expressed his keen interest in the play he was to direct. The theme of his talk was "Know the truth and the truth shall make you free". During the summer Prof. Smith entertained the entire school with his reading "The Flying Yorkshireman" and proved to his audience that he was a master of Speech, He was formerly Director of Dramatics, University of Illinois, Member of Department of Speech, University of Wisconsin, and until recently head of the Department of Speech, University of Utah, and how head of the Department of Speech and Drama, University of Hawaii. Prof. Smith has studied education at King’s College in London, and English phonetics with Daniel Jones at King's College, London. He has been a member of the Banff School of Fine Arts1 staff every year since 1935 with the exception of 1947. .Ethel Gibb, Pkg. 450 i lb. Arthur Spencer brought in u pear, l't is a Tait Drop-more variety, quite late but did well this year, he has along side of it a wild pear, makes lovely jelly. Eating places in the school afford a wonderful opportunity for insLrucbion in good nutrition and development of good eating habits. By relie ving mothers of some of their work, to the ultimate benefit of the «hildren, school lunches may prove to be a substantial contribution to better family life. ttxssst: AT THE PARK THEATRE: Tonite: "The Song of the Thin Man". FRI. & SAT.: "BLACK BART" in technicolor (Jeffrey Lynn), Matinee 2:30 Saturday. COMING: "Escape Me Never" 11 HTU. — TO xo -P TO n i I FOR SUEi Modern Home. Pingree Tanner. FOR SALE: 1 registered Jersey cow milking; 1-2 yr. '.Id and two yearlings. Lloyd Ririe, FOR RENT: 3 rooms with water. Mrs. Kinakin FOR SALE: 1 small wooden crib & mattress, 1 iron crib and Mattress.Mrs. Emery Gurney. NOTICE: Re Magazine. Will all ladies of 1st Ward whose Relief Society Magazine expires in Nov. pleas- get their money to me by the 25th of Sept. Mrs. Lucille Gurney. FF'ND: Boy's Work Gloves. See Lavoy Bossiert. Evaks beat .uber 18 - 9 & 15-8 in finals. The Magrath Evaks baseball team came through in spectacular fashion to take both ends of a double header from ! the highly rated Taber nine last Sunday. These important victories won the championship flag for the Evaks. This was the first flag won by the up & coming Evaks team in two years of organized league play. After an early 6 run lead in the first inning, Magrath coasted to an easy 18-9 victory in the opener. Magrath batsmen hit hard and often as they collected 16 hits off 3 Taber pitchers. Two of the hitw were grandslam homers by Joe Takahashi & Mas Fukumoto. Mas Takahashi led Magrath bat* ters with 4 hits and a walk in 5 trips to the plate. M. Yabe again starred on the mound for Magrath. He gav up 9 scattered hits as he registered his 4th consecutive victory. In the thrill packed second game the Magrath Evaks overcame a 4 run Taber lead till the seventh framt to go on to win by a 15-8 score, S. Kunimoto led the 11 hit assault for Magrath. He collected 3 safeties in 5 tries. S. Saga started on the hill for Magrath. He was lifted in the 3rd for Mas Takahashi and them Magrath had to fall back on their old reliable, M, Yabe in the , 7th. Yabe performed brilliantly to gain credit for his / 2nd win of the day and his fifth in a row. i/ SUMMERTFS: FOUND: 2 keys for padlock. News Office. FREE,.for Good home. A splendid watch dog for farmer ci- heme. J. R.ixon at Ed Tacqncincuhs. 1st game R H Taber: 104 004 000 9 9 Magrath 724 023 OOx 18116 I Battery: R. Kaga, T. Kaga, Mi sbimm-a, Y. Kaga ! A. Yabe, T. Takahashi 2nd game R. H, 302 ’ 101 100 3 6 000 210 i57 15 11 ' T. Kaga, Y. Nishimura, Y. Kaga. S. Saga, M. Takahashi M. Yabe, J. Takahashi. FOR SALE: Large oil burner with fan. See Dee Ipishman, .B.M. LOST ?r MISLAID: A "B-A" account book. Return to L. A. S eridan for reward. FOR SALE: 12 weiner pigs; 1 house 14 x 24 feet can be moved. Garth Coleman. One can hardly believe that men will try to persuade the Government to move the Post Office in the hope of increasing their business or enhancing the value of their own property. Any Councilman who would endorse such a resolution whould be booted out of tiwn. Most j citizens will agree with the Manager of the Bahk of ‘Montreal that the Post Office is we.1.1 -located where it , is to serve all the community. 1 FOUND: 1 large yellow dog. Dianne Rasmussen. EXCHANGED a sofa pillow (tan with blue leaves) at the Father's & Sons Outing at Whoop-up. RetOrn to Alan Dudley. The last link of the New HigjJWay is near compl o hi on. 1 Deep drains on both sides. They will connect up with ' the new drain ditch to the Pot Hole. The town is now I on the spot. All water flooding the town can now be ’ easily diverted with a little efforu, 99 44/100 % of the work done id thin the town limits is now wasted. 'Of what use are culverts big enough only for a muskrat i to crawl through. FOUND: Pin and bushing purchased from Mechanics Sales Limited, Jo Hhl’L-idge. Invoice price $4.35 LOST: Bicycle pump, for girl's English bike. Dianne Rasmussen. LOST: CHILD'S brown & white saddle; oxford. Leave at Telephone Oi'i’Jer-. . Friends will be sorry to learn of the parsing of I Mrs. Minnie Culp, today, Sept. 23rd at the Magrath ;Municipal Hospital. Deceased has been in failing •health for sometime. She leaves to mourn her passing: ■two grand-daughters, Mrs. Mildred Anderson of Turner Valley, and Mrs. Billjan James of Magrath, and a nephew W. J. Rice of Magrath. Funeral services will be held Monday at Spring Coulee, M.I.A. OPENING, Sat. Sept. 25th program at 8:30 followed by dancing. Let's start the Mutual season right. Everyone come foi* a g"od time. Mrs. Ruth Bennett. Relief Society in 1st Ward will cl niuierieo the 2nd Tuesday in Oct. Mr, .& Mrs. H, C. Hillmer of Creston, B.C. are here. . The Magrath 2nd Ward Relief Society will hold an ! opening social Tuesday, Sept. 28th at 2:30 at the I church. Mrs. C. S. Johnson i BIRTHS: at the Magrath Municipal Hospital, ' Mr. & Mrs. E. T. Law are the parents of a daughter, 'born Tkurs. Sept. l6ch. A son was born to Cpl. & Mrs. iF. N. Robinson on Sept. l6th. Mr. & Mrs. Blaine Neilson ‘ are receiving congratulations on the birth of son, born 'Saturday, Sept. 18th, * .FOUND: 6 pieces of Bologna between C, P. R. station , and town. Call at News Office.FRIDAY, SEPT. 34th SATURDAY, SEPT. 25th, 194-8. MAGRATH TRADING COMPANY LTD. HOWLING SUCCESS PANCAKE FLOUR.63 ELLISON'S GERMADE, 7# bag. 43 ROGER'S SYRUP, 10#.$1.32 ALPHA MILK, 2 tins. 35 QUAKER Quick Cooking ROLLED OATS, 5#.39 COCONUT DECIffTED, pgr lb. 50 PAULINS Fig Bars and Raisin Bars.430 QUAKER Cornflakes, family size 2 for 35<£ 1 lb. PAULINS CREAM SANDWICH BISCUIT.37 MINIT GELATINE. 190 PARAWAX. 270 MIGHTY MAMMOTH PEAS, 2 tins.39 RAISINS, 2 lb. pkgs.420 PHILLIP'S MILK OF MAGNESIA. . 47 CLARKTOMATOE SOUP, per tin . .100 CARROTS ONIONS 2#s.70 2#s. 150 LETTUCE a head.150 SPUDS (Netted Gems) 8#.250 Red & Green Peppers, Pickling Onions. PRUNES, a case.$2.4* APPLES, Wealthy; wrapped.$3.00 Comb. Fancy S Cee 2.50 PEACHES: Elberta's. $2.98 GRAPES, Ontario's, a basket $1.15 ORANGES: 252's.a doz.380 Grapefruit 2 for.190 ■Red Plums, local, a lb.150 PEARS, a lb.180 We have a wide variety of Bulk Candy. Boxes of Chocolates, Gum, Life-Savers, etc. TEA-BISK for Biscuits, Dumplings, Pancakes or Puddings. 390 a pkg. Saturday, Sept. 25th LUNCH COUNTER SPECIAL : MEAT PIES & Salad.350 JELLO- - any flavor of PUDDING 3 for 290 KRAFT SALAD MUSTARp, a jar,.09 FANCY PINK SALMON, tall tins,,490 NOTICE: Anyone having fruit jars for Sail, Please notify us. Jars are very scarce. MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD. WHOLE FLAXSEED, 1 lb.370
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