| 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, Alberta. "A good place to Trade,” STORE HOURS 3 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wed, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. TELEPHONE NO.S Office .21 Hardware. .34 Dry Goods 4r3 Groceries 4r2 ELECTED FOR HONORS AT GRADUATION Yardage: (FROSTED NYLON: 39" wide, pink, blue, white, V yellow @ $2.98 a yard. x NYLON NETi 36" .Black, white & aqua @ $1.60 a yard. NYLON SHEER; 36” Orchid, Blue, white. @ $2.00 ft $2.25 a yard. WHITE LACE, 36" wide, All-over pattern; $2.25 a yard. ____ fNYUM SATIN? wide. Pink and \ blue. $2.00 a yard. EMBRODIERED ORGANDY imported - from Switzerland. 36" wide. White only. @ $2.75 a yd. NYLON HOS:;e 51 gaage, 45 gauge, 42 gauge. $2.25, $1.85, $1.65 & $1.40 Gold Stripe.$1.75 & $1.50 / Crepe-back SATIN, 45" white only, @ $1.65 a yd. WHITE RAYON for Slips and lingerie needs. $1.65 a yard. BUY YOUR GRADUATION PATTERNS at the MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD. Butterick or Simplicity ~l Butterick No. 4525 PLAID TAFFETA, blue and red 1" squares @ $3.35 GRADUATION CARDS complete with envelopes 5<t & IO9S GRADUATION ACCESSORIES: Hankies, compacts, stimulated pearls, etc. Choose her gift from the MAGRATH TRADING CO. L Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. Norman Christenson and Mrs. Earl Neilson were joint . hostesses complimenting Mrs. Vera Lathrope. Those present were: Mesdames Reah Bennett, Winnie Ehlert, Iola Harker, Genieve Sabey, Lydia Anderson, Effie Bennett, Annie Hill-mer, Arvilla Passey, Misses Ilene Stocking, Idell Toomer, Ruth Anderson and Pearldene Neilson and Mrs. Laree Dahl of Raymond. Refreshments were enjoyed. Weekend visitors from Calgary included: Mrs. Grace Peterson, Mr. Elias Stout, Miss Dola McPhee, Mr. & Mrs, Neilson, Mrs. Kurtz and daughter, Mrs. Grassick and daughter. Mr. & Mrs. Harold Anderson and daughter Wendy of Milk River spent Sunday at the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. C. S. Matkin. "WONDERFUL”, you’ll say when you see our new Spring Fashions. Unusal designs and exceptionally lovely flower prints sprinkle our SPRING DRESSES. They'll start more conversation than the weather! All this flattery is yours for a low price. SPUN SHANS SANFORIZED COTTONS SEERSUCKERS Smart for Housewife, College, busine or School Girl. At« our prices you can afford at a least a couple! Sizes 14 to 46. Mr, & Mrs. Wm. Jaaman returned home Friday after attending the funeral of his mother, Mrs. Christina Jasman,(age 82 yrs.') at Grassy Lake on Thursday. . WE HAVE RUNNING SHOES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! Kiddies Oxfords and Straps Ladies Oxfords or Moccasin Vamp All colors and sizes. During the tense interval after Pearl Harbor, a milk bottle containing a piece of water-soaked paper was fished ont. nf the Pacific Ocean. The writing was too faint to be deciphered, but it was plainly a case for the FBI. Various tests were made and various acids applied. At.last six words stood out clearly. They read: and "Two quarts of milk, Be ready for Holiday Hikes with a new pair of Running Shoes. Childrens' Ladies. 2nd Floor. no cream. n Boys' and Mens' 1st Floor Men's Dept. MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD. Mr. & Mrs. 0. R. Blume1 had as their guest their daughter, Mrs. Alice Davies and twins of Lethbridge. Mr. & Mrs. Hubert McRit-chie and daughter Carol of Moose Jaw are guests at the Bert•Toomer home. GET OUT FROM UNDER THE SUN. with a smart STETSON HAT. Premier.$8.50 Royal.$10.00 Men’s Dept.Phone 4r3 Mr. & Mrs. Lee Harker and daughter of Raymond were in Magrath over the holiday, while here they attended the wedding anniversary of his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Earl Harker. Lowell Babcock, of Salt Lake City, formerly of Magrath, and Marguerite Bushman of Salt Lake City will be married at the L.D.S, Temple, June 2nd. Funeral services for the late Ed. Woods, 82 yrs. were held Saturday in Lethbridge.,_______,__________________ NEW ARRIVALS.,.Kiddies Cotton Pullover Sweaters. Sharkskin or Plaid Windbreakers for Kiddies. WORRY Worry? Why Worry? What can worry do? It never keeps trouble from over-taking you. It gives you indigestion, and wakeful / hours at night, V ! And fills with gloom the day, however fair| and bright. It puts a frown upon the face, and sharpness in the tone. We’re unfit to live with others, and unfit to live alone. Worry? Why worry? What can worry do? It never keeps a trouble from over-taking you. Mr. & Mrs. L. Duncombe and children of Raymond were holiday guests at the Lloyd Sabey home. Mrs. Helen Stamp-Vincent and son of Ocean Falls, B. C, arrived Sunday to visit at the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs, J. F. Spring. Mr. Reed Stewart of Calgary was a holiday guest, at, the home of Mr. & Mrs. Lynn Harker.■* . Mr. & Mrs. T. G. Swihart and Ricky of Macleod spent the weekend at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Ollen Henderson. FISHING SEASON IS See ud for yoi needs. Snelled hooks Fly assortment Streamer Flies Flies & Spinners Gio-Hooks Lines, etc. Hardware Dept. Phone Remember the Golf Tournament is just around the corner.,. We have a full stock of Golf Needs (balls, tees, clubs, covers, bags, etc.) Miss Shirley Stevenson visited her mother, Mrs. Reva Stevenson over the / weekend. Shirley was en route to Deth-bridge to attend the graduation exercises of her sister Oral from the Galt Hospital. Miss Jean Blumel of Calgary was a recent guest at the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. 0. R. Blumel. --- GIRLS WE ARE NOW SHOWING THE LATE, THING IN SLACKS "Ad^usto" Zipper plackets. STRIPED PULLOVERS Tish-u-knit. BLACK BALLERINO SKIRTS with white trim on flounce. GIBSON GIRL BLOUSES in small checks or plaids, f sleeve "JANE RUSSEL" SUN DRESSES (off the shoulder, gathered at the waist, etc.) A Community Calling Shower was held Friday at the Recreational Hall of the United Church in hbnor of Mrs. Floyd Derick (Mae Hood)• Miss Martha Houston of High River assisted in receiving the guests. Friends from Spring Coulee, Raymond and Magrath called to congratulate the bride and to wish her happiness, A dainty plate lunch was served on card tables which were attractively decorated with tulips. Mrs. Derick was the recipient of many lovely gifts for which she expressed her sincere thanks. Word has been received that Mrs, Tom Morrow (Nora Carter) graduated at the University Hospital, Edmonton. She received her Bachelor of Science degree. Miss Arlene Passey and friend Dale Lowry of Jefferson were holiday visitors at the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. W, T. Passey. DRILL SHDfiTS in brown for the festival suitable for Brownies' Costumes. $1.60 HINTS FOR THE HOME To set green, blue, lavender and pink colors in wash goods, before washing soak in alum water — two ounces to a tub of water. Black, dark blue and gray should be soaked in a strong solution of salted water,. Salt and water will prevent the red borders in towels, etc. from running if the towels are steeped in it for twenty-four hours,. To clean cocoanut matting scrub with soapy water, rinse with salty water and dry out-of-doors,. PROTECTION FROM THE SUMMER SUN in Cool STRAW HATS . Peanut & Wheat Straws, We have a complete stock, don't fail to call on us. MAGRATH TRADING COMPANY LTD. A HIGffl WAY AND A LON "To every man there opensth A way, and ways, and a way, And the high soul climbs the high way, And the low soul gropes the low; And in between, on the misty flats The rest drift to and fro. But to every man there openeth A high way and a low, And every man decideth The way his soul shall go." COMFORT IN SHOES OF LAST I NG Crepe Sole Sport Oxford to give you fobt smartness and complete oomfort. Ideal for casual wear. Trading Co, oan fit you well. FOR SPORTS or CASUAL WEAR choose a "Jantxen" SWEATER in Brown, Wine or Blue, Sizes 36 to 44, from the MAGRATH TRADING COMPANY LTD. A sweater every man will want. Just ask us, we have itl Boys. Mens. $5.95 $7.35 Life is so brief. There really isn't room for bitterness—or time to give it attention. Mrs. Vera (Passey) Lathrop, her son Lou, and friend Miss Ilene Stocking of Seattle arrived Saturday to visit relatives, Monday evening her sister, Mrs. Earl Neilson entertained in her honor. Forty-three relatives were present to re-new acquaintances Cards were enjoyed after which a delicious plate lunch was served. Out-of town guests were Mr. & Mrs. Carl Dahl of Haymond, Mrs. Drucilla Connor of Lethbridge, Mrs. Joyce Waucoup and daughter of Cranbrook. It had been about twenty years since Mrs. Lathrop had visited friends and relatives here. /'y/ SALE of PAINTS t price Fast drying Inside Enamel --- -Outside House Paint Medusa - Lite Flat Wall Paint. Hardware Dept. We have a new Paitt Mixing Machine will mix these "odds & ends" of old paint stock like new. Nomination of new officers was the main business at the meeting of the Lions Club Monday evening, with Pres. Jay Hamilton In charge. Those electid by acclamation for the coming term were: President Eldon Christenson, 1st Vice/Pres. C. S. Matkin, 2nd ViqePres. Ken Balderson, 3rd Vice-Preb Max Sabey, Sec. J. T. Steele, Lion Tamer' i/ Geo. Hamiltonj Treas. G. Parsons, Kenneth ' Gibb: Tail Twister Floyd Toomer, Di-ek Sabey. 3 Directors will be elected from the 4 nominated:' jBpence,’ Jln/GrantT’ S." VanHome and J. C. Robinson. A "very delicious supper was served by the Ladies Aid. GARDEN in MAGRATH & GRASS SEEDS stock at TRADING CO/ Phone us at the HARDWARE DEPT No. 34. ZJ77 Misses Hope Alston and Ruth Anderson spent the holiday weekend at Okotokos guestfc of Mr. & Mrs. Stewart Balderson. Mr. & Mrs. Orson Mayfield of Salt Lake City, Utah spent a couple of days at the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. A. M. Merkley. Mrs. Dora Coleman is a patient in the Magrath Municipal Hospital. S-Z-WAY WAXER The new easier applier and polisher. Complete with handle. SI.95 x Billy Jacobs: Telling of two feet of water, mud and muck (from Dave Keeler*® corral) in their house during Friday’s storm. Mother, he said, was wondering if it was a slight punishment for celebrating too freely on their Golden Wedding Anniversary, (The Juices were blendtd,somewhat, and the barometer rose and fell at times.) However we don't think that cawed the flood, , Ladies & Children’s Summer Hats are now on display. Summer is just around the corner. COOK WITH A HOT PLATE SINGLE BURNER. PRICE., SPECIAL REDUCED The man bought a eigap4 and then left. Five min* utes later he dashed back to the store. "That cigar," he should® wis simply awful." "It's all very well for you to complain," said the storekeeper, "you've only got one, I've got hundreds of them," * Eves dropping again? said Adam as his wife fell out of the tree REDUCED TO CIEAR You can’t rise with the lark if you've been on one the night before. A woman spends'.the first part of her life looking for a husband and the last part wondering where he is. ATTENTION FARMERS. Engineer Goggles @ 65^ a pr. or All Purpose Goggles at $2.25 will save your eyes from the wind and dust. Don't be without a pair of Goggles, we can supply your needs. Phone 34. one rack MISSES SWIM SUITS by ROSE MARIE REID Magrath Trading Co. 2nd floor. Mr.& Mrs, L. E. Pharis ±^eeived a letter from their son Bob of the Dominion Experimental Station at Beaverlodge, Peace River saying "I am using a rod-row seeder (like a garden cultivator it has no Dobbin however, so the operator is the source of power), I pushed one for 7 hours today so J feel sort of tuckered out. We have put in plots at different places, Fairview, etc. I like my job. Travelling is interesting though meals have been both good and bad, and extremely expensive. Thank goodness McKenzie King is footing the bill'l' The population fif Falher is largely French)/ and you get your change in sous and francs (counted as such). ATTENTION FARMERS: If during the re-ftent flood any C.P.R. ties were washed onto your land kindly notify Joe Kaskino, section foreman of Bradshaw. These ties were to be used in the repairing of the track. CHOOSE QUALITY FROM THE MEAT COUNTER Magrath Trading Company Ltd. The C.P.R, Tree Planting Car will be at the CP.R. Station in Magrath on Monday May 31st to encourage planting of trees on the prairie. Films will be shown at a meeting for adults at 8 p.m., and school pupils are invited to come to the car and raee the show during school hours by arrangement with their teachers. A good attendance is requested. The beneficial affect of trees when properly located is being more and more conceded. Remember the the place "At the Tree Planting Car, C.P.R. Station", and the £ime 8 p.m. Rib Steak Shoulder Stk. s® LEAN PER LB. - w 40p' Rolled Pot Rst. ua» 35b Shoulder Roast meaty 35b Rump Roast --- 38b FISH NOTICE: DECORATION DAY, SUNDAY MAY 30th You, The Town and Your Neighbors have spent condiderable time, money and manpower hours in an endeavor to make possible the Beautification of your and our cemetery. We have noted cemeteries in other communities to be the Beauty Spots of their communities. Water for irrigation purposes is available in ours Let’s make use of it'. Plant a bush, flowers, a tree and Beautify. Harry Hillmer. Salmon 50 b per lb. H ali but 40 b FOUND: Ladles Black gloves. News Office. LEFT IN THE STORE: A green Sweater. FOR SALE: chairs. 4 chairs, including 2 rocking See Mrs. Marion Lawlor. LADIES AID MEETING will be held Friday, June 2nd at 2:30 at the United Church. LOST: A regulation pair of Horseshoes used only for playing horseshoe . Mrs. fi. P. Ovem. WANTED: A; girl to help with housework. Earl Wocknitz, phone Rllf FOR RENT: 3 modem furnished housekeeping rooms. Apply at Mrs. Soren Anderson’s. Speaking of the new Highway and the rain out W§et. Said Geo. Ford. "The water was right on top on it for a half mile. The worst storm I ever saw." Kipperines ■ 40b Fillet 40 b PORK Shoulder Chops Loin' Leg Roast LARD. . ,. SHORTENING 25b 35b 45jz 52p 50 b THE GOLF TOURNAMENT at the local cours; will start at 12 noon, Sunday May 30th. Qualifying rounds start at 8 a.m. All enteries must be in by 11:30 a.m, A good assortment of prizes. N. E. Blaxall. AT THE PARK THEATRE: Tonite "No Leave, No Love." FRI. & SAT. Double Feature: "DEEP VALLEY" & "GOD’S COUNTRY". On Sat. a Special Matinee at 2:30 "GOD'S COUNTRY" Wallace Beery in "THE MIGHTY MCGURK", Mon & Tuesday. Wed. & Thurs. "Gun-Fighters". The greatest of all rules for Human happiness is talking things over. Half the - * trouble in life comes from not understanding each other, and the other half from not ■trying to understand; THE BANKRUPTCY AC, In the matter of the Bankruptcy of Golden Fleece Woollen Mills Limited, of the Town of Magrath, in the Province of Alberta. -——Debtor, TO THE CREDITORS: Dear Sirs: At the Statutory Meeting of creditors held at the Court House, Calgary, on May 13th, The Canadian Credit Men's Trust Association Limited was appointed Trustee of the Estate and the following were appointed Inspectors: H. C. Poulsen, Thos. Carter and W. G. May of Wilkinson & Me- / Clean Limited. / Statement. Assets .$168,509.11; Liabilities.$157,599.19. The matter of disposition of the Assets was left to the discretion of the Trustee and the Inspectors. Billy Jacobs says that the flood forced the door of their house open and articles were washed outside. One article recovered was a GREB SHOE, floating on a . lake 200 yards away; the shoe was still. / high and dry. (P.S. Why not get yourself a pair of GREB SHOES from the MAGRATH TRADING CO. we carry a full stock, and be assured of a good fit.) Harold Parries, Del Bonita, was in town Thursday. He reports rain Wednesday night. All work on land held up. He has 20 acres of barley yet to seed. IATEST SEEDING IN HISTORY. "Only 8% of the intended wheat acreage in Alberta was seeded on May 15th, making this the latest seeding season in the history of the province." Home Owners should think twice before they pull down their garden fences. The best of cows will stray. Gates are sometimes not securely fastened. Boys will visit while driving the cows home. Gardens can be ruined in a few minutes by eovs owned by* the best of regulated families. Keep the fences intact as a precautionary measure. No fine can recompense for the loss of a flower garden. Reported . over 2" rain at Crystal Spring Colony and Wallace Austin's Wednesday night. BASE BALL SCHEDULE July 7th Picture Butte © Magrath 11th Magrath © Wrentham 14 no game ' 18th no game 21st Lethbridge © Magrath 25th Wrentham © Magrath 28th Magrath @ Picture Butte Aug, 1st New Dayton © Magrath 4th Magrath © Lethbridge. May 30th Magrath © Picture Butte June 2nd Wrentham © Magrath. IT*- OPENED Yes, at last the "Teen ftlub" has opened and really proved a success. Two weeks ago 65 were out but last Friday only 40 turned out because of the storm. The "Teen Club" has really proved what the "Teens" of Magrath needed. Games and Dancing were enjoyed and lunch was sold throughout the night. Tickets can be bought for $1.00 from Ruth McClain, Tommy Karren and Ruth Keeler. Non-ticket holders must pay 30^ at the door. The age limit is from 13 to 19, (inclusive). The next dapoe will be held next Friday, May 28th. Games will start at 8 o'clock and Dancing at 9:30. Everyone is welcome and let's everyone come and make this a real success. Ruth Gorham. A number of local folks motored to Wat* erton for the holiday weekend, while others enjoyed fishing at Kheo Lake., FOR SALE: 1 wooden stock pump, 7 ft, suitable for well or other similar pus* poses. Price $15*00. Ray Olmstead. 4*33 5^2 V4 3^7 7.16 HARD EARNED WAGES An artist who was employed to retoueh a large painting infold ehurbh in Belgium tendered a bill for $67.30. The church trustee, however, required an itemised bill, and the following was duly present® ed, audited and paid. Decorating Noah's Ark and putting head on Sham --- Correcting the Ten Commandments --- Renewing Heaven, adjusting stars — Touching up Purgatory and restoring lost souls . Brightening up the flames of Hell, putting new tail on Devil, and doing several odd jobs for the dammed --- Putting a new stone in David's sling, enlarging the head of Goliath — --- 6,13 Mending the shirt of the Prodigal Son & cleaning his ear . — 3^39 Embellishing Pontius Pilate: and putting new ribbons in his bonnet — 3 • 02 Putting new tail on the rooster df St. Peter and mending his comb. 2.20 Re-pluming and re-gilding left wing of Guardian Ange! ■—. . — ■ 5.18 Washing the servant of the high priest and putting the carmine on his cheek-5.02 Taking the spots off the Son of Tob- las . .-. ■ - . ' —. 10.30 Putting ear-rings in Sarah’s ears — 5.26 $67.30 NEW MERCHANDISE JUST ARRIVED Kiddles "Skippy* Overalls. Garden Hats. "Stampede" Slacks. Overboots Plaid Windbreakers.• Sharkskin Windbreakers.•. "Peter Punpkin" Sweaters "Congo" Shirts. Peddle Pushers & Slack Suits. 2nd Floor.Phone 4 r 2 from THE MAGRATH TRADING GO. LTD. SPECIALS: Friday, May 28th, Saturday, May 29th. uuHHinunuuuuiuniHHiuinuinHiwiiHUiHihiiiiutHHumi PETER PAN PUFFED WHEAT 230 FRESH VEGETABLES & FRUIT KELLOGGS CORNFLAKES Family size 2 for. 390 APPLES, Winesaps $4.25 a box BANANAS, firm 2#s. 350 GRAPEFRUIT, 4 for . .250 PEANUTS IN THE SHELL 2#s.550 "HOWLING SUCCESS" Pancake Flour 7 lb. 630 LOCALLY GROWN Aspargus, a lb. Parsnips, washed, a lb. 230 40 Rhubarb, 60 a lb. "CEREAL POSTUM" a tin 350 $ ONIONS (Texas), 2 #s.270 ( NEW CABBAGE, 2#s.l70 FOR BETTER MEAL S • a o a j DICED BEETS 2 tins 210 KRAFT DINNER a pkg. 19^ CREAMETTESr aits. 590 Spaghetti 5 ibS. Yellow Cheese aib. 460 Velveeta CHEESE - Eagle Brand Milk 260 Baker's Chocolate Swansdown Cake Flour 370 AYLMER'S Pork & B 11 tins SI. 31 ean Roger? s Syrup 5 ibS. 690___________________ LUNCH’ COUNTER SPECIAL, SAT. 29th ’’Hot Pork Sandwiches'1 300 Oxydol .Dog. 230____Lux Hand Soap 2/forl70 S.O.S. Scouring Pads per package.130 Owl Matches a ctn- 320 Sweetened Coconut, a lb. .980 BOXES OF CHOCOLATES: $1.00, $1.35 $1.55
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