| 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. . . HOURS MAGRATH, ALBERTA, FRIDAY, July 16/48 to 6. Wed. 8 to 1 Sat. 8 to 7 TELEPHONES: Office 21, Hardware 34, Dry Goods Dept. 4r3, Groceries 4r2 V PRI OS CLEARANCE SALE ONE TABLE ONLY Men’s Department. Phone 4r3 S — — S™ I * ! ™ — 5 • KIDDIES COVERALLS ih Blue only, some with red binding trim. Sizes 4 and 5 years. Reg. $1.50 Sale pr$ce 75tf T I o o don’t miss these values. CARPENTER OVERALLS: WHITE only. Regular $2.65 We have a complete range of sizes. Carpenters, opportubity is knocking. 31.35 ::: YOUTHS' WAIST PANTS Black Denim or Blue Drill We have one for every size. See them now, while the range is complete. Summer Values, Reg. 31.85 to $2.95 W.SI’ SUITS of two-color-combinations ih sizes 4, 5 and 6 years. Smart, cool .1 serviceable. Reg. $1.15 & $1.50. LI A J BOYS’ OVERALLS of corduroy, drill, twill and striped cotton. Bargains galore. Priced: $1,00 to $3.25 • NEW ARRIVALS fdr MEN; SUMMER WEIGHT STRAW HATS White or Natural Shades in all sizes. Priced: $1,15 to $2.95 Also a few Fabric Hats : $2.95 ' JZDL tX' Lc CRIB SHEETS, rubber. Reg. $1.50 Sale Price 75$ TABLECLOTHS: All-sver lace patterns, Reg. Value $4.25 and $5.50 (54" and 50" squares) MESH TABLE COVERS Reg. $1.50 each. GLOVES: Silk, pigtex, and other fabrics. Reg. Values 79$ to $2.00 PLASTIC, both plain and printed. $1.25 to $3.25 PLACE MAT SETS 9 piece. $5.95 reg. 13 Piece Set Reg. $19.95 BRIDGE SETS Reg. $3.65 up to $11.95 LUNCH CLOTHS with napkins attractive linens. and many other LADIES BLACK SLIPS in all sizes. Reg Value $3.75 SALE PRICE: $1.90 SATIN TEAROSE SLIPS Reg. Value up to $4.45 SATIN PANTIES with wide lace trim. Mostly large siaes. Reg. $2.35. H iiii ii it tt ii ,i ti ii ti ii ii it tin n ii ii it it itii tin nit n n ii n tiit ti n«it iin Monday evening Miss Idell Toomer and Mrs. A. J, Sabey were Joint hostesses at the Sabey home. Those present were Mesdames Margaret Smith of Vancouver, Lydia Anderson, Geneva Neilson, Estella Karren, Afton Anderson, Esther Toomer, Luella Turner, Norma Alston, Leera Christensen, June Harker, Ina Blaxall, Phyllis Sabey and daughter Carolyn. A delicious plate lunch was served,. Mrs. Max Anderson has as her guests her sister and brother, Barbara and Ross Metcalfe of Lethbridge. Ben Olstead was a Magrath visitor, Mrs Olstead, who has been visiting her father Freeman Cook, returned home with him on Monday. ——The man who wakes up to find himself famous ____ hasn’t been asleep. RUNNERS . Reg. price 69$ up to $2.25 each Lace Centre pieces 49$ each. DRY GOODS DEPT. Phone 4r3 MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD. min v hi it ii ii ii ii ii i, it ii it tt ti ii ii ii ii nit ti ii ii it ii ii n n mi ii ii mi n ii n mi mi n Son (after lecture from father) "You say the early bird catches the worm. How about the worm? Wasn’t he foolish to get up so early?" Father (solemnly): "That worm hadn't been to bed at all. He was on his way Home," Miss Roxy Cook left via plane for Nanaimo, B.8, for a holiday. CORTICELLI ARGYLE SOCK PACKAGE --- — Contains enough wool to make 1 pair of Regulation length Men’s Argyle Socks up to size 12. Directions included. Shrink resist finish, Asst’d colors. $1.25 a pkg. Dr. B. Wayne Matkin has gone to Salt Lake City to attend a Dental Convention. Ed Jensen returned home Monday evening via plane. FOR THAT "Let’s Go" FEELING oose Crepe Soles -- P.S. We as sin vamp 0repe Sole LOAFER with buckle trim $7.50 Mocassin Vamp OXFORD in brown only. $5.95 "KIKS", the sport shoe with crepe solo $7.35 "RUFFIES", plain upper with smart finish. $6.50 also carry a CREPE SOLE WORK BOOT, moc- . Brown Only. Mens* sizes. Priced $6.95 Mrs, Lloyd Sutton and son Robert, and Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Sutton and baby girl of North Platte, Nebraska departed for their homes Friday morning via Yellowstone Park after a 10-day visit with the former’s parents, Mr. & Mrs. P. A. McCormick. Miss June McCormick of Calgary also holidayed with them. While here they visited Waterton Lakes and the Calgary Stampede. Bom to Mr. & Mrs. T. D. Morrow, a son, July 8th at Edmonton. Mr. & Mrs. Jay Christensen of Salt Lake City arrived via car on Sunday evening. They were accompanied by Mrs. Leora Christensen and Mrs. Mae Bennett who have been visiting relatives in Utah. Mr. & Mrs. Monte Turner of Calif» orina called at the home of Mrs. Agne« Turner and Mrs. Luella Turner last week. Mrs. E. Webster af Raymond and Miss C. H. Eveson of Salt Lake City, Utah are visiting with Mrs. H. Palmer,., SUMMER TIME i s SWIMMING TIMEI MEN’S BENGALINE SWIMMING TRUNKS Wine, Blue, Tan, Brown Sizes: 30, 32, 34, 36, 38. $2.25 BOYS’ WOOL TRUNKS with wide white fancy belts and buckles. Wine, Blue, Black. Sizes: 26 28 and 30 @ $2.69 AND LADIES SPLASH N E W SI We have BATHING SUITS to make you the prettiest pebble on the beachl Call 2nd Floor. MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD. c 0 N N 0 R WASHERS. A Washer for every need. The Most BEAUTIFUL Washer ever created. HOURS FOR SWIMMING CLASSES f 6, 7, 8 yrs. - --- 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.ra.' 9 to 11,yrs. —— 9:30 a.m. to It a.m. over 12 yrs. — — 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m, Private instructions in evenings by request. D. Duggan, Instructor. LIONS’ SWIMMING POOL. Magrath, Words like egg, should be handled with care; For words once spoken, and eggs once broken, Are hard to repair, —— C. Blandin. Mr. & Mrs. Jay Dickson and family of Whitehorse, are visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Harry James; and at the home of his brother Lee Dick son. . Mrs. Belle Harker is visiting relatj in Cardston. MOTHER-IN-WAITING ? ? ? ? ? "Curity" DIAPERS.$4.95 a doz. "Birdseye" DIAPERS.$3.95 a doz. FLANNELETTE, 36" wide @ 45# a yd. CANTON FUNNEL, 36" @ 600 a yd. Dry Goods Dept. MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD. Phone 4r3 On Sunday, July 11th, ths Magrath * EvakS «BVfH vie CVS* the Fi*» •• ture Bwt&e Bluebirds affcer * vwy haad ■ foughg game. Starting pitcher S. Saga " w is relieved by M, Yabe In the 6th. Yabe" w- s then relieved In the 6th by M. Taka-" hishi gave up the -only hit to the B.B. « Ii 3 1/3 innings he struck out 8 battehst Sludger Doug Mikado contributed greatly « bj getting 4 of the 11 hits aoquired by"' mix the team. Final score 11 - 9.Y .N. Miss Bertha Mendlekow of Salt Lake Cuty is visiting with her mother and iT brother William. em or match'em a /~L I SHORT OR LONG SLEEVE/ STYLES. Inalude< is / a long sleeve blouse/ / with black tie 0 / \ 12.95 er A smart Alluracel (hand-washable) with diagonal tuoka/. White \ n Priced fit $5.75. ii H ii ii iiM II ,1nn ii n ii H II n it n nt CHECK BALLERINA SKIRTS 0 $3.25 in sizes 14 te 18. BLACK CIRCULAR SKIRTS in crepe or bengaline* Sizes 14 to 20. $5.95 See these and many others. Inspection welcomed. Ladles Raady-to-Wear Dept. 2nd floor. n it n nn ii n it nn n « mi ii it u n n imn it n n n n mi ii nn ii |i n« it nit n ii Mrs. Luella Gurney, age 56 years, passed away Saturday morning at tfce local hospital, she had been in failing health for sometime. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the 2id Ward Chapel with Bishop C. C. Spencer in charge. The choir, led by Joseph Critehfleld and accompanied by Mrs. Maude Ririe opened the services by singing "Home Eternal”. Elder Geo. T. Dudley offered the opening prayer. A vocal duet "Whispering Hope" was beautifully rang by Mrs. Elva Harker and J. 0, Bridge with Mrs. Maude Ririe aooompanist. Elder A. R. Briggs spoke, after which Ny .1 Fletcher accompanied by Mrs. N. Fletcher played a violin solo "Flee As A Bird". Bishop C. C. Spencer gave the closing remarks. "God Be With You »Till W© Meet Again" was rendered by the choir. Elder B. W. Dow offered the closing prayer. The mahy beautiful floral tributes were carried by members We have a gpmplete range |f Canvas Upper Orfords with wedge heels and subber^eles Wheat and tan trim) er White with rea triift of the Relief Society. Christensen Bros, Open er closed toes. Priced at: $3,50 WHITE IOAFER with brown Btrap raid silver colored buckle. A. And C. widths. Flattie heel. Priced at $5.35 WHITE MOCASSIN VAMP WITH TIB with A. and G. width and flat heel. $5.50 were in charge of arrangements and interment took place at the local cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe and Dean Bone, Kenneth Coleman, Wren Holladay, Earl and Emery Gurney. She was predeceased by her husband a few years ago. Those left to mourn her passing; two daughters, Mrs. Desmonfl Harris and Mrs. Adelle Coleman, two sons Waldon Gurney and Lindon Bone) and a number of grandchildren and many friends. « » OWE TABLE ONLY ef Infants Oxford, a few Straps 0 $1.49 a pr. Mrs. Bob Nirschl and son Jimmie of Pe d-leton, Oregon are guests of her sistc. , Mrs. J. C, Robinson., Saturday evening, Mesdames Elva Passey, Betty Harris, Laveda Harker, Nellie Bly, Ruth Johnson, Fern Olmstead, Leitha Le-ishman, Ethel Henderson, Eleanor Porter, Elodie Ehlert, Darlene Miller, Misses Vilda Matson, Martha Harker, Norma Thomson, Kathleen James, Buelah Bennett, met at the home of Mrs, Minnie Olmstead to honor Miss Jill Gibb, who left Tuesday for Victoria where she will be married to Walter Wonnacott, Jill was the recipient of many lovely gifts, which were brought into the room by Little Miss Nancy Henderson and Master Warren Ehlert, (dressed as a bride and groom). Lunch was served by Mrs, Olmstead and friends, , About 100 M Men and Gleaners, Missionaries who had labored in Eastern Canada attended the party Tuesday evening at the "Raymond" bridge. An interesting program was enjoyed with returned missionaries giving talks, and musical numbers, A large bon-fire was built, hot dogs and pop were served. Mr, & Mrs, George Sindlinger left Monday for their home in California, They were honored Sunday at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Ardnt, Guests included Mr. & Mrs, Chris Anderson, Mr. & Mrs. C, Kerr and Jim Anderson of Claresholm; Clarence and Lloyd Christensen, Mr. & Mrs. Laggett and 3 children of Peace River, Mr, Jim Christensen and friend Bill of Spokane (Mr, Christensen is a brother of Mrs. Pete Anderson), Mr. & Mrs. Max Anderson and her parents, Mr. & Mrs. W. J. Metcalfe and children of Lethbridge, Mr. & Mfs. Norman Christensen and Joan, and Mrs. Pite Anderson. A very enjoyable reunion was had. Mr, & Mrs. Garth Loxton of’Shaughnessy are the parents of a daughter born, July 9th,. Mrs. Nellie Fellger is visiting friends and relatives,. Mr. & Mrs. Eldon Edwards of Edmonton and Mrs. Wayne Gough of Raymond visit* ed relatives on Sunday.,, hot PLATE « Uses “Home-made” Gas. • Lights Instantly. * High Speed Band-A-Bta r*yners. This table stove verts oroiwMY gasoline into 'Cooking gas — taKhmUy automatically . Anyone anywhere can now1* xojoy the pleasure of cookint y ’• COMl --- Cream finish. 2 burner. Makes work easier. Cool kitchens are "Ifi 114.95 Misses Joan Harker and Renee Ehlert reg turned home after holidaying in Calgary at the home of Barbara Mathewson. Barbara is now visiting here with friends. Mr, & Mrs. E. L, Hudson and family of - Cltrosholm were weekend visitors in Magrath, Mr. St Mrs. J, J. Strang were recent Clar-oslholm visitors where they called on Mr. i Mrs, Weatherhead, the former Dorothy Evins,,,.,, . Mr, & Mrs, Horace Ririe and family returned Tuesday after attending the Calgary St impede,, Saturday. They also visited DUSTERS FOR APPLYING SPRAY. Small size 65# Large size.$1.75 Control the Flies with freqn ± spraying of 5% Household D.D.T. 75# a tin-. 2-4-D WEED NO MORE controls t’ weeds. We have all sizes inclr/’- ing the 5 gal. c r l^jdware Dept, Jlj Deliah, Grace and Ida Johnson huv_s returnsd home from Calgary. Now Maxine Is gone we can tell this n . In the Hardware,,,Customer: "I would 1 fo some 22 shorts#" , Maxine: - "The underwear is in the Dry Goods Department," "Help me to be a sport in this little game of life. I don’t ask for any easy place in the lineup; play me anywhere you need me. I only ask for the stuff to give 100% of what I’ve got. If all the hard drives seem to come my way I should feel complimented that I was the one thought strong enough to take them. Help me to understand that the game is full of knots and knocks and trouble, and make me thankful for them, A diamond cannot be polished without friction neither can I be perfected without trials* Help me to play1square no matter what the other fellows do." FOR cjaLE: Baby’s Crib, compl te with mattress. Good condition. $4.00 Mrs. Glen Holman. WANTED TO RENT: A house in M - rath. Phone 4238 Lethbridge, Collect, (Agent for Beaver Lumber Co.) FOR SALE* A Winnipeg Couch end a single bed. Mrs. W. G, Lawlor. (Taken from "The Game Guy’s Prayer")* .V*.* The Lions Club held their closing meeting for the summer Monday evening at the United Church Recreational Hall. Only fifteen members were present to enjoy the delicious supper prepared by members of the Ladies Aid, President Eldon Christensen was in charge of the meeting and a great deal of business was attended to, including the decision to put up road signs for the swimming pool, and also the painting of the name of the Pool, Life!-guard and swimming 'teacher Dennis Duggan was the club’s guest. The next meeting will be held in October* .V. Magrath Eagles went to Wrentham, Sunday afternoon where they collected 17 hits to win by an 11-5 count over the Wrentham Red Sox. Blumell hurled 6 hit ball for the winners while Pashuk paced them at the plate with 3 hits in 5 trips to the plate. Eliason went the route for the Red Sox, In the night game the Eagles won over the Red Sox , final soore 3-0. The Eagles jumped Into a 2 - 0 lead in the first inning on the strength FOR SALE: An Ice box. Cheap. Mrs* Maty Leeworthy. ***M.w. LOST: Spate tire for Model A Ford 4 50 * 21 . Reward. Lee Dickson LOSTi Glasses with dark rimSt Fihder please return to R* W* Bradshaw* EXCHANGED at Primary or Sunday School a Child's Rubber Overs'. ;e size 12 or 1 for the right f t, Mrs. ArdathTBiy. FOR SALE 300 LBS OF BEEF FALLOW for SOAP MAKING. Don’t overlook this Buy’ Meat Counter. LOSTx John Deere Toy Tractor. Mrs. A. S. Parsons. of 3 safe blows. They added their 3rd run in the third frame. Wrentham: 200 003 000 5 6 2 Magrath: 132 002 03x 11 17 2 Eliason & Huckabyj Blumell & R. Rice. Wrentham: 000 000 000 0 3 4 Magrath: 201 000 OOx 3 5 1 FOUND: Dog Collar with licens tag No. 50, Call at the Town ' ill. FOR RENT: Basement Apartment. Lewis Stevensen. Rosser & Huckabyj Pashuk & R. Rice. .V. Saturday evening Mrs. Jay Hamilton was hostess at a "Going-Away" party complimentary to Miss Ethel Gibb, Those present were Mcsdames: A. M. Markley, Jill Harker, Rita Gibb, Myrle Blaxall, Maud Ririe, Lyda Poulsen, Misses Lavina Keeler, Michie Nakane, Amy Spencer, Shirley Clarke, Keren and Barbara Ririe, Ethel received many lovely gifts. She left Monday morning for Banff where she will attend the School of Fine Arts, having won a scholarship. .'.V. Mr. & Mrs. Roy Overn had as their weekend guests four of his brothers, Chris of Hobleford, Russel and Elmer of Wetaskawin, Hymie of San Francisco, Calif, Miss Martha Owen of San Francisco was also a guest. Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. R. M. Matson and Mrs. Riley Larson were joint hostesses at the L'ormer’s home at a Lawn Party. About thirty-five ladies were present to enjoy a delicious plate lunoh. Miss Vilda Matson and Mrs. Esther Toomer assisted with the serving. Mrs. Emily Hudson had as her guests, Mrs. Ruth Kessler and children of Raymond. FOR SALE: Oil Burning Heater, Earl Tomlinson. . FOR SALE: A. heater Furnacett . Ken Hindiey. LOST or LEFT at someone’s heir, a pair of dark gold rimmed V r - - ray glasses. Mrs. Mildred Rio . FOR SALE: Fresh Milch Cow. G. A. Gurney. NOTICE: The 2nd Ward will hcl; Primary, Thursday afternoons t 2:30, .Mrs. Annie Steele. FOR SALE: Modern home, 5 roorc I bath downstairs. 3 rooms pait? finished upstairs, that would suitable for an apartmsnt. Hugh Passey. FOUND: Blue Fountain Pen. Call News Office, SWIMMING CLASSES at the Liens Swimming Pool. See D. Dugg r instructor.ATTHE PARK THEATRE ToNighti- “GINGER" a dog picture, and "SONG OF THE SIERRAS" Friday & Saturday: "THE FOXES OF HARROW". Matinee Saturday afternoon. Monday & Tuesday: "THE CALIFORNIAN" Wed. & Thurs. {"DISHONORED LADY". GARD OF THANKS: We wish to sincerely thank everyone for their acts of kiAd-n ress given us in every way during our recent and sad bereavement. The Gurney Family. The McIntyre Ranching Co. sold two ears of bulls to Geo. Ross.(shipped on Tm?sday* s freight). Thursday, Chas. Ackroyd and Geo. Thomson were branding 100 head of 2 year-old steers, purchased in Saskatchewan. Patients in the Magrath Municipal Hospital this week includes: Mrs. Mervin Thomson, Morris Nishi, Douglas Bourne, Hyde Taylor, Mrs. Alice Stevensen and daughter, Mrs. Grant Blume11 and son. Mr. & Mrs. Roby Faulkner are visiting at the R. P. Ovem home. Mr. Roy Matson is a business visitor at Calgary. Magrath Golfers at the Cardston Tournament Sunday did very well. Prize winners included Miss Marjorie Harker, Lawerence / Ehlert, Jr. Turner, N. E. Blaxall, ken Balderson, Earl Tomlinson & B, Bayley. 24th JULY CELEBRATION, Pioneer Day Magrath*s Birthday. Sponsored by 2 Magrath Wards, STREET PARADE: 9:30 a.m. generous prises PROGRAM: 10:30 a.m. Assembly Hall DINNER: 12 Noon Assembly Hall served by the Relief Societies. SPORTS: 2 p.m, at Park. Races.Children. Horse Events.Pony, Trophy, Novelty* -j- mile, Stake, f mile, (Prizes up to $20.00 for one win). BASEBALL GaME: 4:30 Magrath vs Wrentham DANCE at NIGHT. Proceeds of Day will be used to buy new seaife for Assembly Hall. Committee not responsible for accidents. BECAUSE OF THESE These things make life worth while to meg A sunset sky, a maple tree, A mountain standing grim and gray Against the sky line far away; A baby's laugh, a summer breeze, A roadway winding 'neath the trees; A friend to trust, a book to read, And work which meets some human need. And through it all a sense of God Lifting my soul above the sod, The Hope and peace that HE can give -• These make it worth my while to live. .Alice A. Burgess, Mr. & Mrs. George Hamilton and Jimmie left today, Thursday, for Provo, where George will attend Summer School, Mr. Simon Moll of Blackie was a Magrath visitor, Thursday. CHOICE VEAL FROM McIntyre Ranch:- Shoulder Roast. 400 Rib Roast, any size.450 Leg Roast, tender. 550 Rump Roast, trimmed.450 Rib Steak, lean. 450 Shoulder Cutlets. 450 Loin Cutlets.600 Liver "young beef".350 Cooking Fat.200 Lard, any brand. 270 per lb. PORK: Chops, short trim.520 Shoulder Steaks. 450 Roast. 450 Leg roast, any size. 520 per lfe. SHORTENING Jewel, Bakeasy Domestic 350 each. Hamburger, made daily 350 a lb. Link Sausage, fresh 400 a lb. OR Prices Effective Friday & Saturday, July 16th & 17th MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD. Phone 4r2 LUNCH COUNTER SPECIAL Saturday, July 17th McLAREN’S FREEZ-EASY (ice-cream mix) 2 pkgs.250 JELL-O, 3 pkgs.290 JIFFY POPPING CORN.230 COCONUT, £ lb. 290 CANADA CORN STARCH. 180 FRUIT SALAD and Cinnamon Toast Sticks 350 a plate. SQUIRREL PEANUT BUTTER, per jar.450 EAGLE BRAND MILK, per tin.270 POTATOE FLOUR, per pkg. 2$0 r'OT’S SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE.460 HUNT’S TOMATOE SAUCE, per tin.150 RITZ, Christies, per pkg.,.170 WELCH’S GRAPE JUICE, quart size per bottle. ,690 OLD SALT SARDINES, 2 tins.450 Tide. e o c o Dref t . 0.290 OSS. 31 d We have a complete stock of Canning Needs, and Canning Season is at hand. Phone 4r2.Grocery Dept. Quaker Puffed Wheat.250 Muffets, 2 pkgs. --- 290 R . A S P ■, B E R . R I E S $7.75 C H E RRI ananas, 2 iba<_».370 ORANGES, med. a do«.390 LEMONS, a doz.550 FRESH COCONUTS.370 ea. PEANUTS, POP CORN, CHEWING GUM CANDIES all at the MAGRATH TRADING COMPANY LTD. "A good plade to shop and save. Fur Everything you need." ’ NEW CARROTS, 2#s.190 CABBAGE, 2#.:.,150 ONIONS, 2)0.290 Cukes, 250 a # New Spuds 3 lbs. 230 $5.95 rr-— .LETTUCE, 120 per head. TOMATOES, 650 a lb. CEIERY, washed , 200 a lb.
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