Magrath Store News (November 24, 1944)

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.I I MAG RATH, ALBERTA. FruDAY, NuV EMBER 24/44, STORE HOURS; e a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday 8 a.m. to 1 p,m Saturday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. TELEPHONES; Office,.,21; Hardware 34; Dry Goods Dept. 4 r3; Groceries 4r2. tfE HAVE JUST UNPACKED A NEW SHIPMENT OF GUPS aND SAUCERS. Priced 850 to $.95 PYREX MATCHED oETS..,.Flameware set, skillet bowl, 7"; saucepan bowl, 32 oz.; saucepan bowl, 48 oz»; snap-on handle that fits all 3 dishes., $3,60 MIXING BOWLS Set of 3. $1,40 We have all sizes of casseroles, either with the pio-plate top or knob cover. All all sizes of cake pans, bread pans, custard dishes, measuring cups and pitchers.,,,» White with rod t r us. • •, . Pails.... $1.50 each Bowls.,,., 400 and 250 each. Ladles,•«. 400 oach. Mugs....,, 300 oach. DANDY ENAMELWARE Teakettle.......... $2.40 each. Percolators.,,. $1.65 each. Saucepan....,,. $1.70 Dish Pan....... $1.35 Double Boiler... $1.75 MIENS OVEftSHOOS:/________ - 4- buckles*.. . . . . . . . . . . .............$3.25 2 bueklos....,..s.•••*•*•*•.$2.35 Last week Roy Matson had tho mis­fortune to slip on a piece of ice and sprain his anklo, he also cra-dod a bone; requiring nedical attention, and now his foot is in a cast*........... Mr. & Mrs. L.B. Tanner and daughter, Teona left Sundry for Calgary, L.B. is statooned theece..... Mr, ft Mrs* Gordon Dudley and family of Taber arc visiting at the hone of her par-enns, Mr. & Mrs. Horen Andeson, ,...»* Mrs. Jacl Moors left Wednesday for Paris, 0nt, where she Wll visit relatives,,,....*. BOYS SINS BROaDCLOTO HOISTS In assorted stripes, sizes 9 to 14^-. These would make ideal CCristmas Presents, Soo th® at once, whhle the range is TO.de* Price: $1.25 Misses Dorothy Tanner and Edna Mae Haaris are hone fron Calory....... We have plenty of whhte Dress Shirts for Men, White is really the smart dress shirt Give Oim one for Christmas* $2.00 each. Friends will be sorry to hear that Ssv. Claxton, formerly -if Mghr.th, is sar-usly ill in tho Medicine Bat hopptal*. Mr. & Mrs. S. 3. McMullin, Mr. & Mrs. John H.F. Greene and Mrs. J. Llewellyn of Lethbridge were Friday vid. tors................ Mr. & Mrs, S.S. Janes and Severely are visiting in Calgary.................. GOLDEN FLEECE 'VO MILL BLANKETS LLEN Warm, cornffotable blankets, that wash well* White with a red border. each. Mr. & Mrs. Armand Sabey were M^a^g^-fth visitors, Tueth^,.......... We have a good range of SERVICE TIES in Khaki or Black. Sen oh®br the Boy in the Armed Service with a new Tie to match his unif’om* 500 each* Mr. & Mrs. Albert Herring and son, and her mooheir, Mra. Nawattl of Raymond were Ma^r^’^’fch visitors, Saatu tidy a s..... Weekend, guests at the hone of Mr. ft Mrs. A. Miller were: their dauggher, Thelma of Lethbridge and Boyd Gibb of Hillspring......... Boys in the services here on leave in­cluded: Soyce Wyrnmn, Tony Ded..sa, Ted CChistenson and George Twiner...... "SKIPPY" PANTS for We have a dandy little overran for small boys in a Navy Dill. Suitable for everyday wear* Sizes 4 to 7, $1.19 Service Man: "Whafs wrong with your tires?" Mooriis:- "The air's begin­ning to show through",. Notices 'The Young People's Sooiety of the Mgrath United Church arc sp mooring a B"sket Social and Social Evening, to be hold in the touted Chnrcta, Friday, November 24th, at 8 P.I , Please note the change of date. The ennire proceeds -ill be donated to the building Fund of the M.arnth Urnted Church. 'He hope that you wll cone and make this a successs.... i. Some arc suitable for naming cuddly toys Tor children for Christmas, blouses, skirts a||_o_r_ -d--i-c--k--i-e--s--.-------_------ ------------------------------—----- Mr. £ Mrs. Harold Alderson and sens, Donnie and Bobbie of Hrant are guests this week at the Soren Anderson hoon.... We hive a large selection of novelty Jovlery; Braccenes, largo and small; Brooches Easriigs; Neeckaces, etc. We can natch or connra.st any cooio.......... .. SHEETS, 7-”' . ...........................................$4.75 PILLOW CmSES, Waabsso, Hemstitched ends. Fricd: $1,00 & $1.25 ft The 1st Ward,. Kuuual Presidency entertained [membbrs of the special interest group, Tugs, {evening. The following program was given: .Group singing under the direction of Mss. [Iola H-rker a.cconpo.nied it the piano by Mrs. 'Nona Burgess. Speech of Welcome by Mrs. Jay lHaniltoi; Quiz conducted by George Hamilton; Saxa-phone Silos by Ted Johnson; Piano select-lois by Mrs. Ray Boonnot. The rninlienr of the evening was spent in dancing* W. J. R.ce instructed the group in square dancing. A tasty lunch was sesveS,...... NOTICES Anyone interested in taking over the skating rink, and operating tho san^ this season get in touch vwth the Secret­ary- Treasurer, at the Town Hall, before the 4th od Descslier» Wanned: inmedii.Sely a piano in good con­dition. .....Bishop C, C. Spence..... GIFT SUGGESTION:...................- CChldrni’s Velvet Covered Horngofs, 6 for 690 Veevet Covered Shoe Trcee.......a pr....»750 Hootess Sees, for hot plates, etc........890 Diuting Powder.,............................................-....990 Perfume. .............................. .. • • • 390 CHtRoTMAS PAPER TABLECLOTHS vwth CChistmas'" designs, 54 x 72. Wiy use-your large linen cl-th when you can get one of those so econ-ioaical and save youuself time and eLe^i;rici1^y during the busy holiday season. Only 290 each. NOTICE: Hallowten’s^s loft a wgon-run-iiir- rnsr behind the store. Owner please call & get it. N^otice: Them wll be a Tea, December 2nd at the Town Bam. Proceeds going to the Red Cross. LINE TOWELLINGf wwhts wth red border. Make lovely Christmas gifts. - 590 a yd, Cologne............ .. ........................................ .. .........................390 Tangee Sees..............»•............$1.00 (Powder, rougS & lipstick.) > NOTICE: TOuN OF MaGRATH Notice to all tax payers who have not pnie their 1944 taxes; The 5% discount period will expire o& the 33th of Novenbbr, No discount 'wil be allowed after that date. A list of all delinquents is now being prepared to be presented to tho Town Cotuiil on the 4th of Denesi3e^, Pay your taxes now and your none wil not be included in tho del^.i^nq-uint list. J. T. Steele, Secretary-Treasurer..... We have just unpacked a Wine Studio Lounge and CChir. Parkkhil Mad,,,,, LINEN .TEA TOWELS' , 690 each. LINEN LUNCH CLOTHS* white only w,th leafy design.- $1,95 each. JUST LIKE HOME, "The oarth shook”, said the inn, describ ing his experiences in a New Zealand ' nsvthquskn,"cups .and saucers flew all over, caking a terrible crash.” "Great SccotJJ" exclaimed his friend, "that reminds, me. I forgot to mail ny wfee letter.” We have just received a shipment of a haf dozen ladies printed silk dresses. One and two-piece styyes...., Assorted .colors .and s^;^1l^Ss...... # Tho United Church Ladies Aid worn hostes­ses to the following friends who called Saturday afternoon at tho hono of Mrs, M. Culp in honor of her 75th birthday; Mesdanes C. Hays, C. McKennze, F, Brown, Sadie Rice all of Spring Cooln; M.L. Johnson and dauglrter, Roobrta, P.A, McCCoonck, O.R. Blunsl, J»F, Spring, F. Alderson, C. Spence,. MS, Dastin, hi, Scoot, F. N. Roobnscn, H, Tilst on-Jenas and .-—'lnio Blaxall. delciou3 lunch was served by MesA^es F. N. Robbason, ' « Scott and H,P« M.aston, The | guest of honor received many lovoly gifts and Cards..,,,,., Patients in the Magrath Muunicpal Hossital this week included: Miss Gail Fletcher, Mesi^i^, Rtaidd.1 Payne, 0, Wilcinsky and R. Maason; Mrs, Mellon Bourne and son, Mss. S, Cheeseworth and son, Mss, Philip Sheer and son; Mss C^iac^^l Beswick of Spring aoslsl•..,«,,.. Mr, George Ovard is also a P " t i— - ... ------- --- ——— SNUW BOOTS? BRudH only. Ladies.............. ,$3*95 misses..............$2,95 havo soft wool cooias. Snuffle for school or everyday. We have just unpacked a shipioit of Brassieres fron Genier & Conaapn.• .,,, HOD I CAY TOGS Ao A ( SUGGESI ■ ION JGIFT Ron Miler and Jack Bridge, Js, spent the weakenl in C.rl:ary.o., CRIB QUILTS in rose or blue floral dosigns3 Large enough for a crib or baby’s bod, WoU quilted and finished, $2.65 each. Garth Colman aid Bob Minor have report­ed to the Amy at aargarr•3.... Notice: I will be giving piano lessons ii Maggnth, Anyone interested see Mrs, Reah Boniilt3 Mrs. Ruth PurneH, NW ARelVoLS: WOOL JUMPERS i. assorted colors and sizes. Priced at $9,50 Wiese have built-up shoulder straps, button front with pleat, GIRLS AND lAtodES PARKAS some'w.th fur and embrridery trim, Assorted colors, Price $1,39 LITTLE BOYS HELMSETS,, red or ‘ ••-navy. 790 each, We have a good assortment of Kiddies Wool Winner Jittens and Gloves, to complete a warm w.nter oottit.*,-,,. In comietttton w.th others^-ilways gtve then the credit of being a little smarter than you are, Theflwork like the deuce to prove that they aren’t. Mrs, Kathaleen Ar.wen ts the guest of her parents, Mr. & Mr, C#S« Mrttin, Remember the Lions Cafnivat, Dec, 7th and 8th at the Assembly HaH, Everyone come and have a good tin,,,,,, Worth­while prizes given every night, LITTLE GIRL S all SKIRTS In nav, Brown or red. Have suspender straps to hold them. Warn and p^c^(^c3.c:^3-» Sizes 2 to 6, Priced at: $1,95 each. The latest fad for Sisli BEaNIES. felt in royal blue, brown, rust, black, forest green, copen, etc, 980 each. V, Mr. J, R, Farreii of Boundary Creek was a town visiter on Monday. Jin had a little business to transact and as a side line, politics. He milks eight cows when hone. Jin voted for Tanner, we "beat the C . C.F. three to one and had votes to spare", he said. "They had a lot of votes before the election but none after", he added. Jin is the guest of Bert Parkinson of the Citizen Lumber Co, His 'Id friend C.V. Harris, Kickoi over the traces in the last election .so Mr. Farren, forner Mayor of Bradshaw , is staying at the new _ __________________ Parkinson home. For Sale: Jersey Heifer, to freshen Dec, lst/44. M. Schneyd'er, For Sale:' Cream, Reed Bennett, For Sale: Renfrew Washer. Chester Minor. CORDON IvuCKaY has just sent us another shipnont of Men’s heavyweight brushed cotton Underwear, Fine ribbed wool, in sizes 38 to 44. Priced at.: $3.95 Let’s Make it A Date to See "Little Woman", at the Assembly Hall, Friday, November 24th, Presented by the 1st '.ford M.I.A. Cr3t includes: Mr. March...Ron Miller; Mrs. March......Miss Loitha Miller; :Aunt March,,,,Lavina Keeler; Jo,.Ruth Ririe; Mag.,,.Ers* Betty: Tanner; Beth..Doreen Harker; Any,,..Dorothy Miller; Laurie... Ajay Anderson; Mr. Law e r en c e ,. ,B ob Hamilton; Prof, Bhaor,..G. Russel;’ Mr, Brooke,,..Joe .Keeler The proceeds are to bo used-to supply the "Era" to all boys in the Service, Admission...50^ Matinee, Friday at 4:15. Still Lost: One white face stoer (Horns), Branded 2__ on left hip. Reward, Notify the Office, ( Wanted: Someone to sbreak two horses to work, Notify Store News, vJo have received a lot of new dishes, 32 pc. dinner set.......$8.75 & 9.25 51 pc. dinner set...........,....$18.75 66 pc. dinner set.......................$29.95 evening. Wanted: Rubber-tirod , buggy suitable for delivery rig,,.. Trading Co. Ltd, - Will the party who took my scoop shovel off the Ovard pond, Sunday Please return it. Mrs. Goo. Ovard, Found: Ladies Navy Gloves with white stitching. Also a child’s Red Wool Mitten, and a Blue Wool Mitt, Store News, Lost: "For-Get-Me-Not" Pin. Valued as a keepsake. Mrs, Annie P. Karren. For Salef Bed, complete with box springs and spring filled mattress. Also couch • and mattress.......Mrs. C. S. Johnson Notice: Free Dance. The opening of the Fam Hill Community Hall. November 2'lth, Everyone welcome, Ted’s Melody Men are furnishing the music..••••,► PYJAMAS. Men’s Broadcloth pyjamas in assorted stripes. $2.35, $2.50 Boy’s Flannelette pyjamas in assorted colors. $2,19. DREoBlNG GOuNS, (Men’s siz Bengaline in assorted colors with polka dot trim in contrast- - ing colors. •■•■ $11,95 All-Wool Flannel in assorted colors. $9.95 ' Eiderdown in assorted patterns and shades, $6.75 We have just unpacked a lot of sweaters for Kiddies, Misses and Women. 1 Assorted colors. Oh, li$s is full of ups and downs; it’s foolish to be tearful, so cha3e away the use “less frovjns——you might as well be cheerful. A { A. F. U. NOTICE A.F.U. Wil all members of -tbs Uni on please ex­amine their membership cards and notice the expiration datoj if expired please renew at once with the Secretary or one of the comnit-tee listed below. If you wil do this, it ill save time and expense of the membership drive to be put oirnext month. This is your Looal, 3000-strong, largest single’.unit of an* ed by Lion Matkkn. of. which the high light fam organization in Canada and let’s keep it so* The memiership fee is --amH and farm prices are good, joining, this organized farm Union will help to mantain, these prices now and after the war; so let the farmer be hon­oured in his calling, for they who labour in the earth arc the chosen people. Renew --­or join theUnion today. Time writs for no mean One for all---All for Onei Geo, B, Minion, WaHace DuUdey, Mrs. H.O. Bly, Harry Killmer Wi. Wookkniz. Q FUR THE tfiiEXxMD • NOVELL H'Pi 25th, 1944, BEEF ROASTS , shoulder cuts, par lb......260 RIB BOILING BEEF* per lb. .... ■'«'.■>... * •••170 LOIN STEAK, per lb...»■■■■•*.■■■■•■■■■••30 Round Steak, per lb.................•*■••.••••• 300 Shoulder Steak, per lb. ..,*•• ..250 HaMBURG ER, per lb 8Q0 or 2 lbs, fo^.,,,3 5^0 LOOSE SAUSaGE 2O0 or 2 lbs, foo.,.,.350 LINK SaUSaGE* per lb 25j0, ' ; FISHt- SaLmion9 per lb,3o<o' HALIBUT , per lb, ,350 COD FISH FILLETS, per lb...........««« ,350 KIPPERED HERRING, per lb....... , 300 Spiced and Pickled Fish in Glass.Jars 600 Salted Herring in Gallon Jars, $1.60 Pickled Pigs Feet, 300 per lb. LOOSE LaRD* cer lb.•••••••••180 CREAMERY - - . - Er,» per lb< »380 • • • • A1 Kinds of Cooked Meets._ Cured Huns, Cootage Rds, ShooUders BuUts, etc,,.. ■V- -NoCkce: The United Church Ladies Aid Meeting Hl be held in the Church, Fri­day, December 13t, As there ill be an election of officers, everyone please attend.«,,, Mrs. F. N. Robinson. Skates Sh,hrreeee,....,Mervin Thomson. . Rooeirt Hillmer reported, Tuesday to Calgary for miiitary call-up..,,... The Lions Club held another successful Ladies Night in the United Church last night. With the outer nan wen fortified by a very fine dinner provided by the Unnted Church Lr.dies.Aid, the Lions and their friends were in the-proper mood to appreciate a diversified prog^imr arrang-was a short, but felling appeal by L.E. FhEmis- f or a re'aistic approach by local people to the problem of rehalilikaticn f our soldier boys when they return from their war assignmeens. It is to be hoped that his words will result in sCibrlhlng concrete being done by Mr-amth citizens in the near future, Tho balance of the progamme • consisted of son-g, contributed by these young local artistes .Rta Robin­son and Marion Auutin who were' heard in two pleasing duets. Mrs. Alice Fowler, who gave much appreciated violin sol ’3' , the Misses Nadine and ELaine Dow who are nil known for their mmstery of the sax-aphone also added much to the evening's enjoyment by some fine selections. Be­fore closing let us remind you again of the carnival on 7th and 8th Docomor as this promises to excel all- past entertainments of this nature held by the Club. There is an exceelent selection of ierch:aidisr to be given away as nil as the valuable door prizes now on display and the Grand Prize of a Mecnnyre steer. Tickets may be obtained from any mgAsr of the Lions or R, H. Faaukkene,,.,,. z Officers Mess, RAF Station, Whaton Aston, Church Eaaoo,■ Staffs. Noveliirer 4th, 1944. Dear Mr. RrieJ-A few lines to thank you very much for sending me your Store New, Reading of people you know certainly brings your home closer to you. I always thought England -ns crowded but they can find some prettyy isolated spots to put the aero­dromes, so maybe that accounts for the delay. So far I've enjoyed being over and like my' work. The news we get is soo. and I hops the war is soon over, I want to thank you again for sending the News and look forward to getting more. Give my regards to the town people and I sincerely hope we can all be together soon.B est of luck. Yours sincerely, Rex Miiler, Mrs. R. D. Bradshaw and dn^ur, Jane of Caldwwll spent Thursday in Moarrah., Losts Cowboy Hat between B. B^uL;s],'i and John ^ibb's. |/ • Roo>brt Rasim u sen, Buy War Saving Stamps II The wedding of Miss HqIoo Ferguson, daughter of Mrs. Vote. Ferguson and the late Jim Ferg­uson, and Gilbert Shaffer son of Mr. ft Mrs. Shaffer of Cardston took olaoe Monday after­noon, at the homo of the trido, vith. Bishop C.C. Spancar officiating. Miss Helen Shhffer, sister of the groom, was bridesmaid and Hr. Fulton Bevans of Cardston acted as best man, Iameeia'tely following the wedding a recep­tion was held v.eth about twa'iCy-flve relatives and friends present, Ouu-of-toan guests in­cluded: Mr. ' Mrs. Shaffer and Helen, Mr. & Mrs. Fulton Beviaos of Cardston, and Mr. J. Trainer of J nyberrios. The groom is station­ed at Fernie, B,C, vdth the army. A surprise birthday party was held at the home of Mr. ft Mrs, S, J. Toomer honoring their son, J:m on his 17-th birthday. Guuets included Misses Elaine D v, Nola “atkin, Helen Harker, Doreen Harker, Ramona Clarke, Martha Harker, Maryin Ririe, Elaine Bingham, Mary Gibb, Buras Sabey, Alan Aiidrsm, Ajay AiOorson, 3ob Hnailton, Reado Coleman, Meade Coleman, Keeth Bsnnntt, Rulon GuH, Dean Harker, Kent Bindley, Bill Morrow and Ron Passey. The evening was spent playing games, after which a delicious luoch was served. The honor ed guest received many lovoly gifts......... Tuesday evening the frlOvviog young people motored to FRymond to celebrate the 65th birth­day of Bishop S. S. Heninger* Mr. & Mrs, J. J, Strang, Mr, ft Mrs, Ira C. Fletcher, Mr. ft Mss, J. A. Ririe, Mr, ft Mss. J. 0. Bridge, Mr. ft Mrs C. S. Mfkin, Mr. <fMrs. M, E. Ride, Mr. & Mss. J. W. Alston, Mr. ft Ms. A. R. Briggs and daugh ter Beth, Mr. Andrew Peterson and Mss Pearl Heeinger. Oher guests included: Mr. ft Ms. Wilford Heninger, and M. ft Mss. James E, Har­ker and members of his immtiate family. Many delightful gamos, stories and songs were enjoyed, after which a, very delicious luoch was served. The birthday cake contain­ed 65 ccaddes, and tho bishop Had plen^y'of - - steam to extinguish them. Ms dnugghers, Mira., M.rva a.nd Je^a^1^ete, and Ms, Ruth Heninger were hostesses. Me. ft Mrs. Tfcd CChistoosoo and fa.rn.ly of High Fiver are visiting relatives and trienCi..•». Mr. Wflaoe Aiul^in had tht'bistrrtuoe to braak his arm, Wddneddf,..••• At the Park Thee-fre: Three Days, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, "ANDY HFffiY' S BLONDE TRAJBBE". starring Mickey Rooney, :::::::::: Monday and Tuesday: '•TAKE IT BlG" starring Jack Haley, WEDNESDAY only, Basil Rathhont io "SHERLOCK HOMES aND THE SECRET WEAOG", Also added Feeature,..* 1 I ' ')> 1 J i i 1 1 . Don Gibb, son. of Mr, ft Mrs. Fred Gibb of Cardstoo, formerly of Del Bonita, called at the Store on Monday, Don has been overseas and is hrnt on leave uniil Dec, 3rd, He was mid-upper fir gunner on a Laioa-ser. He says the Lacocaters are made by Enlish and Can­adian fisaas, The best homier mvde-. He says that of the four boys who went to school together and graduated at the same time, the other three are missing or killed. The three boys were R^sss Van Horne and Don Redshaw both of Lethbridge, both missing and Ray Burks of Clartseolb, was killed. We asked him if the planes were now s-fcatronti in France, he says the • fighters are, but the homers fly from Eiglf.od. Laiocsters wll stay in the air 12 hours. They made one trip over Germany and were out 11 hours and 20 minutes. Don has made 35 trips over the coniinent, Fro.nkfuut, Hannover, Stutten, Stuttgart and many other «/ cities. There are 7 of thm and none have Avar been injured, A Lancaster carries 13 - 1000 pound hom^:3, or it will carry 1 - 4900 pound 'bomb and seven cases of incecdaries. The latter is used m^ottly over oil refineries and factories. He was flying over Normandy on "D" Day, Much of their time has hetc accompanying troops ic battle (clearing the way), Den says the rob t hrbbs wore m;-ot-ly located ic the lime caves ic France, No homh would peneera.tt these subterr­anean tunnels uniil the earthquake homt was iovtotti, With this they wore able to destroy the caves and tomb the hideouts, Don didn't seem to want to talk about the Ceacadian troops being tombed hy their own men. He says, "Cb, these things just can't be helped, mistakes mil happen", ' His father and mother live west of Car■dsnro about a mile. They are trinliol the wafer onto their land /the old Low Farm), His father and the hoys are now working on the ditch, Friday ho spent the day visiting with the Van Horns and Redshaw tamllLtSw Before going overseas he intends to visit the parents of Ray Burke near Clares-eolb. ::::::::::::: The thrte-ytar-rli boy had taken his b90het,s powder puff and was fixing his face as he had seen her do, when his five-year sister grab­bed it fr<m him: "You musn't do that," she said. Only ladies use powddr. Gentlemen wash themselves? We cannot safely leave politics to pontici-ns, or pcoitical tcon-omy to rollege professors. The people themselves must thick, hf oatst the people alrot can act,,... WRATH TRADING CO. LTD. 'F MAGRrTH , aLBERTa. NOV* 24, 1944 vIf—1 ■ / \ lr _ i . J p'l- C-Ipi' SPECIALS:— Friday, November 24th and Saturday, November 25tb, FrESH FRUITS ANd VEGETABLES - ------------------------------- - " <&} ilfc $’s‘9#r GRaPE FRUIT, pink centre, 80 each. '£>' "O' saajtiiws ^rMO'Xtr, " *■- ORaNGES, medium size, 380 a doz» - —- .•••250 • — .....030 YAMS 3 lbs.......