Magrath Trading Co. Ltd. Store News (April 17, 1954)

• Main Author: Magrath Trading Store
• Format: Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: J. A.�Ririe 1954
• Subjects: Magrath (Alta.) > Newsletters; Alta; Arctic; Austin; Bradshaw; Briggs; Canada; Christensen; Coleman; Esther; Fairbanks; Gorham; Granum; Marguerite; Myers; Percy; Rasmussen; Rath; Rene; Ronan; Solberg; Steele; Theodore; Tomlinson; Wilbur; ren
• Online Access: http://digitallibrary.uleth.ca/cdm/ref/collection/sanl/id/647

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. THE MAG RATH TRADING CO. LTD. STORE NEWS. STOKE HOURS: 8 am. to 6 pm. WEDNESDAY: 8 am. to 1 pm. SATURDAY: 8 am to 7 pm. TELEPHONESt Office 21; Dry Goods Dept. 124; Groceries 4; Hardware Dept. 34. MAGRATH, ALBERTA. SATURDAY, April 17/5A. >• * BEAUTIFUL FIGURES. NEAT AND TRIM JACKETS, WELL-TAILORED SKIRTS, TAILORED FROM RAYON OR BLENDED FABRICS IN PLAIN, CHECK, or NOVELTY WEAVES.$24.50 to $39.95. SET YOUR SIGHTS ON A TRIM COAT FOR EASTER TOO. CHECKS OR NOVELTY WEAVES IN THE LaTEST COLORS.039^5 to $43^95, CHARMING LITTLE COAT AND BONNET SETS FOR THE WEE MISS, PINK SILK CREPE WITH BONNET TO MATCH. Size 2.05.50 BLUE GABARDINE COAT AND ' " BONNET WITH WHITE LACE TRIM. X Size 2.$7.50 PINK GABARDINE COAT AND QCl BONNET, SIZE «.<. .07.50^o ■ '< C.\i_ CHENILLE HOB-NAILED BEDSPREADS. FITS ANY FULL SIZE BEDS. REGULARILY PRICED AT 09.95 SATURDAY ONLY SFRINC- FILLED MATTRESSES. FULL SIZE. HIGH QUALITY BOYS WOVEN STRIPED TICKING. RAYON JERSEY AND COTTON TAPED ROLLED EDGE JERSEY "I" SHIRTS REGULARILY PRICED AT 01.25 SATURDAY ONLY uinlMUMuitlWK .—Vrj1 ■“■'tV^lVtHlllfHMH-imWl.rurr tt Mrs. Cliff Whitt has been in Ronan, Montana for two-weeks due to illness and passing of her father. He was 83 years old. KEEP THURSDAY EVENING, April 22nd open. Big Closing Western Dance in Magrath Assembly Hall. Gordon Dudley calling. 50tl per person. Garth Coleman. Mrs. Shirley Karren kturned home Sunday evening from Salt Lake City. She accompanied her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Czar Fairbanks of Raymond. Her brother, Max who was returning from the L.D.S. Mission Fiield also accomp­anied them. f STORE CLOSED”— "GOOD FRIDAY", April l6th. DO YOUR SHOPPING THURSDAY, to avoid dis­appointment. ? ’’MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD." Mrs. Ralph Murray and children of Yel­lowknife, N.W.T. are visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Spencer. Anne is here for the nuptials of her broth­er, Jeoffrey which take place, Thursday, April 15th. Dorn to Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Miller, a son, Friday April 9th at the local hospit­al. ORDER YOUR SEED POTATOES WOW. WE WILL HAVE GOVERNMENT CERTIFIED AND TREATED SEED POT­ATOES. WE WILL HAVE IRISH COBBLERS, WETTED GEMS, RED WARBA. AVAILABLE IN 100's, 50's, and 25’s. PRICE PER 100 .about $4.50. Mrs. Afton Anderson and Mrs. Irene Strang returned Tuesday evening from Mesa, Arizona where they have spent the winter months. Mrs. Strang is spending a few days in Taber visiting her son-in­law and daughter, Mr. & Mrs. Percy Poul-sen before returning to Magrath, A HOLIDAY Friday, "GOOD FRIDAY" April 16th STORE CLOSED. SHOP EARLY! WHEEL TYPE GARDEN CULTIVATORS WITH DIGGERS, WEEDING BLADES AND DITCHING SHOVEL.£5.50 F/0 and Mrs. William Harker, R.C.A.F. and two sons of Claresholm were the week-end guests of his mother, Mrs. Christie Harker. IN THE HARDWARE DEPT. - SIREN HI-SPEED AUGER SEED TREATER. SIMPLY ATTACH TO YOUR GRAIN AUGER.$31.50 > Mr. & Mrs. M. H. Gibb had as their guests last week, their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. &. Mrs. Roy Neilson of Calgary SATURDAY, the 17th there will be a JR.- TEEN AGE EASTER DANCE at the Assembly Hall at 8 P.M. Also a TEEN AGE DANCE at 9:30 P.M, Two Instructors in Jiving will be Present. Novelty Dances and Door Prize. glg.IjA.^^ GIASS CASTING RODS. $3.95, $4.95, 07.95 TWO PIECE GLASS SPINNING .£7.50 TWO PIECE SPUN GLASS SPINNING ROD.$12.50 GOOD ASSORTMENT OF CASTING REELS.£3.75 to $18.95. REELS FOR BOYS. 950each. MITCHELL SPINNING REEL WITH FULL BAIL. .$29.95. LIVE MINNOW BUCKETS.$1.40, and $3.95. PLUGS .RED AND WHITE.300 SEE OUR ASSORTMENT OF FLAT FISH, LAZY IKES, H'JLA DIVERS AND OTHER PLUGS TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION. AIEO CREELS, LANDING NETS, MINNOW TRAPS, LEADERS, FILLETING KNIVES, WEIGHTS OF ALL KINDS, CASTING LINES, FLY LINES. Mrs. Mark Dahl and three sons returned home last week from Salt Lake City where they visited her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Nephi Head. Mr. & Mrs. Bob Gorham have as their company, his sister, Mrs. Kavaleen Bailey of Calgary.___________________ wore j isAierrnen get your ftyKinq angle permits ui the Hard- Department. Miss La Vonne Peterson of Edmonton ar­rived home Wednesday to spend the Easter holidays with her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Claude Peterson. While here she will be the bride's maid of her friend, Miss Nola Nelson of Welling. Mr. & Mrs. R. D. Bradshaw, who have spent the winter in Mesa, Arizona haVe returned home WE HAVE A FINE SELECTION OF GARDEN SEEDS AND FLOWER SEEDS. GET YOUR SUPPLY NOW. Mrs. Mabie Schmunk and two children of Lethbridge spent the week-end at the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Herb Coleman. — Patient: (just coming out of the ether) "Why are all the shades down?" Doctor: "There's a fire across the street and I didn't want you to think the operat^ou^was HOSPITAL PATIENTS THIS WociK) Baby Dale Jorgensen, Twih Rivers; Jesse Lane, Spring Goulce; Mr, John Solberg, Mrs* Elisa Rich, Mrs. Sadie Ries, Mrs. E. L. Potter, Spring Qoulee; Lou Ganske, Hyrum Clifton, Del Bonita) fhusSSt* Ehlert* Christie Harker, and Linda May* Seeretan of Bal Bonita. SHOP EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT—"GOOD FRIDAY" April 16th. SPRING UNDERWEAR IN WHITE OR ECRU, BAUJRIGGAN KNIT, ARE SHORT SLEEVE, ANKLE LENGTH. **.$2,75 a suit, KNEE LENGTH UNDEfirfEAR WITH SHORT SLEAVE* RAYON KNIT* . .• •*,,. *. ,»$3»45 a suit. 3Wi?i E ® MVX SHIRTS ARD SHORTS,rtTVIOS T® WEAR AND TWIGS THS lOMltRT IN sTAh* F3XAS SQUBIS SfcAT SHORTS* Iituu,$1*85 each***.* An afternoon social honoring the birthdays of Mrs, Fran­ces Fellger and Mrs, Dorothy Dennett wa| held at ths farm­er’s home Friday afternoon. Those present lnoludedt Mas-dames Olara Ruins, Luoille Balderson, Hilda Razsolinl, Dor­othy Wonknlti, Luellla Seward, Elisabeth Hooking, Mltta Arndt, Elsie Woeknitl, Doreen Balderson, Maxine Gast, Violet Klnohe-loe, Annie Johns, Julia Karoos, Annie Hlllmer, Nellie Reward, Marjorie Baldersonj Margaret Arndt and Misses Barbara atd Marlene Fellger, Xastessst were MosdameS Nellie SewaH* Marjorie Daldsrsdft M»d Margaret Arndt, Mrs, Fannie Nelson from Walling waA gfcssent to denote* strata textile painting* THANKYou NOTE I The Women* s Hospital Auxiliar*y7 'wish to thank everyone who donated to the travelling food basket during the last two months. It was VBlfr faeces aft^y ** Mrs* Sills Owens* Iheniaa ofcuroh service in the Magrath 6»«o»d ward l^day, featwsd Merlin Harris gen, recently returned Missionary from Australia, Merlin talked of his many "ine experlofises in the mission field* Talks were also given by Misses Gloria Flatoher and Marguerite Spencer, represent* lag the M,I,A, Mr, & Mrs, Bert Gibb, who attended L,D.S, Conference In Salt Lake City give interesting reports. The ahoir was under the direction of J> 0, Bridge With Mrs,/J, A. Ririe accompanying. WELT CONSTRUCTION WORK BOOT. HAS HEAVY BOX TOE, RElrxN IPPffi WHICH IS WAT­ER PROOF. GBD-CORD NaJLED SOLE. THIS CAN BE HAU SOIZD WHEN NECESSARY, A SHOE WELL WORTH THE MONEY. WATflOHM PRY TAX HORflKiXDE WORE ELtKLLANT FOR WEAR* $1,85. WAM0MJS BEST wqu GLOVE, DPI TAN « tUfe ARCO TAN, RQRB STtI£, I/-i R |N US F3SU3 OF MffK GIOVBS, $1.60 B0N*T FORGET KIDDIES: A Lovely "BISTER DANCE" for you on Saturdays Appil 16th at 4 P*M. (Assembly- Hall.) The Eastsr Bunny will be there with Treats! AU Kiddies 1 to _____________________________________________________________10 BOSS ITHEtCL-E.3 DRESS SOCKS**.$1.00 Mr, & Mrs* Boh Woolley will leave shortly for Logan, Utah where Don frill take up his studies is Agriculture to bb-tain his Master*a Degree-* AFIENTlONj Mdgroth ,1st Wa^d Suadeiy School arc having a iouph^ut Sal°wi wilwdsy morn­ing, April 17th. Srmtoiie will call at your house. Gal AlstonJ ■ " • Z" t" " * • • • - - - - _, MENS WORK SOGKS FEATok ' r Nflf l HEELS aMD TOES. A GOOD QUALITY WORK SOCK. $ .79 &U5&, $1*55* Over 70 relatives and friends na11ed at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Blaine Harker, Sunday afternoon to congra^ulage Mrs. Hark­er’s mother, Mrs. Jehzell Merkley on her 80th birthday. Relatives were present from Hillspring and Cardston. Entertainment con­sisted of numbers from her grandchildren and Mrs. Bertha Gregson. Mrs. Merkley re­ceived many nice gifts and was in seeming­ly fine health for the occasion. Dainty re­freshments were served. NAIL CLIPS SAFE, HANDY, COMPACT* «•••••35$••••• .TRIPLE CUT PURSE SIZE.*. 20$ Mrs. Wilbur Matthews of Granum was the weekpend guest of her sisters, Mrs, Connie Harker and Miss Avilda Rasmussen. Mr. & Mrs. Albert Robinson qf Twin Rivers are.the parents of a daughter, born Tuesday, April 13th at the local hospital. Lr» Theodore Ehlert unljrw’jnt a major ope rat tion *ut the local hospit­al this w^ok. he is re­ported in-favorable cond­ition, > - . * WIND TOWEIS - COLORFUL STRIPES ON NATURAL AND ECRU BACKGROUND.45$ BEST QUALITY.89$ Mrs. June Harker was hostess at three tables of bridge when she entertain­ed the following: Mesdames Mildred Rice, Belle Harker, Flora Austin, Marjorie Tom­linson, Rene Sellens, Marth­a Rnsler, Jean Dudley, Greta MaJ., Gwen Harker, Shirley Pehtland, Jean Robinson, Leta Overn and Ina Blax-aljL. Prizes were won by Mrs. Marjorie Tomlinson and Mrs. Leta Qvem. REMEMBER STOi®‘ CLOSED ’•GOOD FRIDAY." PASTEL BATH TOWELS. IN SHADES OF YELLOW, BLUE, PINK LIME GREEN, ROSE, GOLD, CORAL, .*85$ and $1.00 ATTRACTIVE HAND PAINTED BATH - TOWEIS. HAVE BUTTERFLY OR RED POPPY DESIGN PAINTED ON, T0WEIS.$1.19 each, FaCE CLOTHS TO MATCH.25$ WE HAVE LOVELY PRINTS TO CHOOSE FROM. ? A VARIETY OF SPRING COLORS AND DESIGNS MAKES UP INTO DAINTY PRINT DRESSES, AERONS, SQUARE DANCE SKIRTS, KIDDIES CLOTHES, etc. .55$ to 89$ per yard. NYLON TRICOT.IN WHITE, PINK, and YELLOW.54" wide.$1.98 yd. BROADCLOTH INA VARIETY OF SPRING SHADES. .sand, navy, grey, mauve, green blue, yellow, red, pink, etc.65$ - 79$ yd. SILK BROADCLOTH i» Bkades of red, blue, green and purple.$1.50 yd. Mrs. Carol Redford and daughter Sharon of Cardston were Magrath visitors Thurs^ day. Mr. & Mrs. Ffed Trasch of Edmonton, former Magrath residents, are visiting in Magrath. NYLON PERMA-PLEAT NECK SCARVES in PINK, YELLOW, BLUE, RED, MAUVE, and WHITE.*.,.$1.49 100% NYLON SCARVES in WHITE, WHITE WITH RED, RED, BLUE, and YELLOW*.**. *95$ Miss Judy Harker, daught er of Mr. & Mrs. Max Harker, had her sixth birthday party Monday afternoon when IS little friends gathered. Games were played and a del­icious lunch enjoyed. She received many lovely presents. — If you would have long friendships, cultivate a short memory. IN the clo&jjig bonspiel at the local curling rink the four victorious teams were as fol­lows! FIRST! Dan Mai, skip, Dob Owens, third Walter Pashuk> second^ Delilia Johnson, lead. SECONDi William Scott, skip, Len-ard Whitt, third, Elden Christensen, sec­ond, Sue Saga, lead, THIRD: Jimmie Anderson^ skip, Kenneth Owens, third, Marvin Hill that, second, Bev­erley Austin, lead. Individual trophies were presented to members of the winning rinks as prizes. Much fun and merriment was had during the mimd-L '» bonspiel, bringing a fitting climax to a successful season of £ N P curling. t SEEDS NOW ON DISPLAY Wednesday Soren Sorensen was thumbing through the cabinets for his favorite var­iety of "Copenhagen Daldhead Cabbage." 10£ a pkg. _______________ At Monday night’s Luncheon the Lions entertained the victorious Lions Basket Ball Team* Jimmy Blaxall, manager and George Hamilton, coach, thanked the club for the suits add support received. George eulogized the players, told of their good qualities and omitted their shortcomings which were few. Lions Mayor Tanner, Ralph Thompson and C. S. Matkin reported trips to Mexico, the Arctic Circle and most states in the union. Lion President Johnny Robinson presid­ed and Mrs. Annie Steele served a delicious lunch. WANT ADS FOR RENT: 3 room Apartment with bath, up­stairs in H. T. Passey’s House. See Elmer Bennett. MAKE A DATE FOR APRIL 28th—"ANNIVERSARY, SUPPER and PROGRAM" in U.C. Hall. Supper and Program. Adults—$1.00. Children under 12— 50£. Program only—50$;. Supper from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. Program includes local pictures by Fel Balderson. Everyone Welcome’. "EASTER PROM" at the Magrath High School at 8:30 P.M. Admission: 75$; & 50$;. Everyone Comej GOOD FRIDAY—Friday, April 16th, the congreg­ation of Magrath, Raymond and Spring Coulee United Church will hold a special service in the U.C. in Magrath at 11:00 A’.M. The ministe: Rev. Pentland will preach on the subject: "Wanted: Great Gamblers." EASTER SUNDAY—Service of Worship. ' Spring Coulee—11:00 P.M., Raymond—2:00 P.M. Magrath- 7:30 P.M. Subject: The Most THRILLING THING IN THE WORLD." FOR PWUGHING GARDENS— See Steve Landy. FOR SALE: Car Garage and Chicken House. May be moved. See Joe Popp. FOR SALE: A. W. Passey’s House. 4 rooms with built-in cupboards. Cheap for cash. Mrs. Esther Me'Vey. ATTENTION MOTHERS: De sure to Send Your Children to our "DIG EASTER DANCE" on Sat. April 17th at 4 P.M, in the Assembly Hall. The Easter Dunny will be there with a Gift for each child. A Good Time for ALL CHILD' ren 1 to 10. •Children’s Dance Committee. IN APPRECIATION! I wish to thank all those who assisted in my recent bereavement. William H. Ford. FOR SALE: Cheap for cashj 1 stock Saddle, 1 set of Work Harness, a few pieces of Household Furniture. At the Spring Coulee ———————————— Hotel. NOTICE: The Evening Auxiliary will meet at the home of Marjorie Tomlinson, Friday, Ap­ril 23rd at 8 P*M* Lucille Seward, Assist­ant Hostess. Roll Call—Your Favorite Flow­er. Evening of records. Norma Owens, President. WST: Long sleeved v/neck Sweater. Tan flee*. Jimmy Hamilton. and help me outJ" At Lions meeting Monday night the Mayor re­ported his recent our of 23 states which in­cluded Florida* There were.terrific dust sorms in Oklahoma, and Texasi Pictured above is the new Plymoutn and a synopsis of the Mayor’s speech; 700 miles a day.____________ _ _____________ _ — BS3F CHUCK R0A3T3.w.per ».430 VEAL ROASTS. shoulder. .per lb. .450 . . . . .u. .r.n'lfwmtinm tnrfiiiiiiwmrBiiinfjffrfffnrffHfrifHi itt-(itninuiinutiiiiiinnn PI ONI C HAMS. SHANKLESS. per lb.530 . Ml. . .-r. —fr^frfrJfrt„TJ||)|n|f GOTTAGS ROLLS. .BY THE PIECE.per lb. .750 BACON. . FIRST GRADE. per lb. .790 MEAT & CHEESE LCAE. sliced.perib. FRESH WHIPPING CREAM.per pint. 490 600 $#######$! ft##### jt ####£##$#&• The Funeral of the late George Ford was held in the Magrath United Church on Thursday, April 8th, at 2 P.M. with the minister Rev. Pentland in charge of the service. Mrs. J. A. Ririe accompanied I the congregation in singing the hymns "Abide With Me" and "Sweet Hour of Prayer." Reverend Pentland spoke on Man’s Depend­ance on God and God’s special keep to ud during times of death. He explained that Mr. Ford had been a long time resident of the Magrath area and would be remembered especially by some of the early settlers of this vicinity. Mr. Ford was a member of the Methodist Church, and thereby a member of the United Church of Canada. He was 77 years of age. He is sur­vived by his brother, Mr. W. Ford of Magrath. THERE WILkDELA DANCE, Satvrdpy at 6v3OPfa. for'Jr.’s, 8 to 12 years. A good attend­ance is-desired. At Assembly Hall. L. Jgg- FOR SALE: Chesterfield and 2 overstuffed Chairs. $30.00. See at Jim Blu^ells. Don Woolley. LOST: Set of Keys—1 P.0. Key and 2 Door Keys. Please return to J. J. Bibb, Wellingi FOR RENT: 6 room House with 3 acres of land. Full Basement. - Kenneth Chipman, call at his mother’s. Wednesday afternoon at the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. J. L. Fellger, Miss Car­olyn Fellger was guest of honour at her eighth birthday-arty. Guests included: Carol Wocknitz, Robert Wocknitz, Linda Wock-nitz, Richard John, Billy ^riggs, Victoria Briggs, Cheryl Seward, Eloise Seward, Dianne Seward, Vincent Balderson, Wesley Balderson, Denny Arndt, Shirley Blumel, Marilyn Bennett, Ottolene Gast, La Donna Gast, Barbara Hillmer, Jean Myers and Helen Chabay. NOTICE TO WESTERN DANCERS: The Closing Dance of the season, with outside clubs cordially Invited will be held Thursday nite, April 22nd at the Assembly Hall, 8:30 P.M. N.B.— Note the Change in Lunch Arrange­ments: The Magrath and Spring Coulee lad­ies are asked to please bring 1 dozen sand­wiches (1 loaf) each, (except those ladies who have been asked for cakes.) A hot drink will be supplied. - The Committee. BASEBALL PRACTICE: this Sunday, April 18th at 3 P.M., For Little League,Juvenile, Jr., & Sr. Gene Valdndorf, Mgr., S. M. Ririe, Assistant. CARD OF THANKS: I would like to thank the nurses, the doctors and everyone who helped me during my illness in the hospital, Mr. Hyrum Clifton, Del Bonita. STORE CLOSED- "GOOD FRIDAY" April 16th. AYLMEHS PIE CHERRIES. . 370 PLUM JAM. a tin. .710 LILY WHITE SYRUP. . . 970 NEILSONS COCOA. ™e pound t±n. 760 FLEISCHMANN' S YSA8T.4 Pkgs. for.190 ROBINHOOD WHITE CKE MIX.a pkg. 280 POTATO CHIPS.a pkg. 230 7T TnQ JEjjIjZjI . Ri u.a pkg. 240 PUFFED WHEAT. . 8 quart size. 230 PURITAN MEAT SPREAD.3 tins for.470 TOMATO VEG STABLE SOUP MIX.save io t.z p^s. for. PORK & BEANS. ,. GOODNESS ME BRAND.2 tins for. 1-L." 390 MRS WILLMAN'S CAK DOUGHNUTS AND COOKIES r1 n G • rfewn fRUJ fane/ VEG r—‘' ~rAb. r-1 r .RD swet spuds ___ . green onions .,2# for.380 .2 bunches . 270 radi shes.eeiio. celery. a pkg. JL 8 0 . .2 # for.330 peanuts.,. •• marshmallows light roasted. 0 tomatoes.a Pkg. 320 .450