Magrath Store News (November 22, 1946)

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 STORE HOURS'. 8 a*n to 6 p.a, Wed, 8 a.a, to 1 p.n. Sat, 8 a,a, to 7 p,aa ✓ - J — — - Magrath Trading Co„ Ltd, b'agrath; Albertao TELEPHONE NO.S Office...21 Hardware 34 Groceries 4r2 Dry Goods 4r3 LADIES Welcome warm cosy CHENILLE HOUSECOATS in popular shades of American Beauty Turquoise Coral Yellow Powder Blue All sizes. Smart SCOTISH PLAIDS for the Modern Missy Sizes: 16 and 18 and 20, CHILDREN1S QUILTED SATIN ROBES in pastel blue and pink. Sizes 2 to 6, EIDERDOWN BATHROBES in dark patterns. Belted styles. CHENILLE HOUSECOATS "Just like Mother’s" In shades of Rose Aqua American Beauty FLORAL BENGALINE Sizes 4 to 14 in women’s sizes. GIVE HER PYREYEAn.Li THIS CHRIST SB LOAF PANS,,,.....740 & 960 UTILITY PANS.......... 740 & 960 TUBE CAKE DISHES.......... $1.75 COFFEE PERCOLATERS... $3.65 MEASURING CUPS...7 40 2 cup capacity CUSTaRD CUPS, each 80, 150 230 We carry a full stock of Lindon Bone of Brooks has come back to put up icc. Lindon says the reason he moved to Brooks was so ho cotild have pheasant every day#»«.»» CASSEROLES with pie plate covers: 340, 740, 960 $i;iO and $1,40 PIE PLATES: 300, 370 & 670 Pyrexware OPEN STOCK DINNERWARE "Mersey" pattern. Cream pitchers 750 Sugar bowls with cover,•..*•$1.30 Soup Bowls, each 400 Gravy Boat...$1.10 Cpps & Saucers 400 Pickle Dish 650 Sauce Dishes 200 each Porridge Bowls 300 each Plates ( 4 sizes)...250, 350, 40j' & 500 Platters, 2 sizes Vegetable Bowls 7 00 $1,00 and $1.65 The Magrath Branch of the Canadian Leg- i Patients in the Magrath Municipal Hosp-ion held their reorganization meeting lastj ital include Mrs, Betty Billingsley and Sunday, with a good representation of vet-; baby daughter, born Nov. 21st; Mrs. Velma, erans present to cast their ballots, Tho j Toovcy and daughter, born Nov. 19th; Mrs. following is the complete results: ■ J Vtfn. Veale and baby girl; Mrs. Christie P re si d ent..,Maj o r A. S. Larke. ; Vice-ProsH Harker ; Molvia Bingham and Clegen Smith,.. ident ...L.B. Tanner; Secretary-Treasurer ’ &ETAKCARD TABLE SETS: .T-jm Green; Executive.... Effidon Coleman, Harry Jarnos, Rox Miller, Roy Sheridan, Merlin Sorenson and Louis Stevenson.......... .. Mr. & Mrs. Bill Harker of Calgary are visiting relatives.•»••••••• Folding tabic and 4 chairs to maicn, $24.50 TEAPOTS GRASS VINIFY ORESTS 2 small drawers and 1 large drawer suitable for holding jewelry, notions etc. Cleverly designed from glass. Small mirror that stands at the back of the chest, . 26.95 & 07.25 Mr. & Mrs. Burns Harker and Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Morkley left Monday for Great Falls Mont........... Different styles and designs. Artistic in design and coloring, built to give long service. $2.25 , ^1,75, $1.65, 850 & 600 Don't stop trying. Remember it is usually the last key you try that turns the lock.,.,. Mrs. Volirta Godfrey of Cardston and her small daughter are visiting relatives..,. DRAYMAN'S APRON S CARPENTER APRONS khaki $2.70 PAINTERS.’ OVERALLS Heavy white.. good quality. $2.60 Thw W. H. Gibb family wish to ex­press their heartfelt thanks to their friends who assisted them in so many ways during their recent bereavement. Master Stephen Fowler has returned home af^er spending the past two months with his aunt Mrs. Virginia Wilde of Raymond. Miss Estelle Larson of Lethbridge spent the weekend at home,,,,,. HAS JUEM MAGRATH TRADING CO. LTD Hardware Dept, Phone 34, Funeral services for the late Mrs. Ulricka Jensen were held Sunday in the 1st Ward Chapel) with the opening prayer offer­ed by Clarence Allred of Raymond, Mrs, S, Ackroyd was the first speaker, followed by a vocal solo by Mrs. Tillock of Stirling, Bishop J.- H, Walker of Raymond and Bishop Elmer Ririe also spoke* Mesdames Olga Gull." /and Irene Strang rendered a vocal duet, Thcj ■' First Ward choir gave their numbers led by; J.O. Bridge and accompanied by Mrs. D, H. Keeler, Closing prayer was offered by Bis­hop Erickson of Stirling, Grandsons of th, deceased were pallbearers, DeVar and Eldon Coleman; Reed, Ken, William and Clel Holgen-son of Stirling, Interment took place at Stirling,,.......... Mr, & Mrs, Fred Trache and son moved to Edmonton where they will reside'* Dean NEW SHIPMENT OF GALT SHOES GROWING GIRLS OXFORDS Black with Bquare toes, military heel. Sizes 4 to 8 inclusive in A and C widths, $4.35 and $4,25 GIRLS CAMEL ELK OXFORDS, Ilf to 3 $3,50 TOBACCO BROW OXFORDS, Ilf to 3 $3.50 Mr, & Mrs, Ben Matkin returned home Wednesday from Lethbridge, after visiting with their daughter, Mrs, Mary Brown, for a week,,.,,,,, Mr, & Mrs, Ben Gagan have returned home this week from a visit: in the States GIFT SUGGESTIONS BATH SALTS, fancy bottle. Apple Blossom Gardenia $1,50 CfiNADA PINE- CONE SOAP 2 bars,....590 DU BARRY SOAP 4 bars,,.,$1.00 1 bar (large' size).,.650 FIVE YEAR DIARYj genuine leather cover...lock and key,...signs of the Zodiac, $4.50 WHITE BOOTS-(elk) with leather sole Sizes: 6 to lOf.....,,$2.98 WHITE T-STRAP SLIPPER, 6 to IQf, $2.85 I Christmas of perennial favorite}, these famous exquisite essences ... to tell your sentiments throughout the year. RICHARD H U D N U T tm es Yanky Clover, Three Flowers, and Violet Sec................. $1-10 ATTENTION BASKETBALL PLAYERS & FANS There will be a basketball film shown ’ in the High Sohool tonight, Thursday, Nov, I 21st, These pictures illustrate proper !. interpretations on different rules and also! how the game of basketball should be play- 1 ed. Remember the time. Tonight 8P.M. at the High School, Everybody Welcome, ------------------------------ I MALE TO MEASURE SUITS....ORDERS FOR NOV- ■ EMBER....SEE HORACE RIRIE. DRESSER SETS That will add glamour to Milady's Dressing Table, Rose and Blue with floral design. Set consists of Comb, Brush and Mirror, $7,75 LUCITE MIRRORS, genuine lucite frame and handle. Priced: $1,59 and $1.75 Mrs, Julia E, Ririe entertained Fri­day afternoon in honor of the following guests: Mesdames C, 3, Johnson, J, 0. Bridge J. A, Ririe, C, -A, Poulsen, Nephi Harker, /j. H, Bridge, C. C. Spencer, Melvin God- I z frey, Kenneth Hindley, Mervin Godfrey, Agnes Turner and Miss Betitia Hall, Lunch was served,,,.,,,,,.,,.. KIDDIEST* Write your letters to Santa Claus and Mail them in the Trading Co, Santa Claus Box (by the front door). Write early. Farewell Services will be held in the Magrath Second Ward, next Sunday evening, Nov. 24th at 7 p.m. Both Wards are invited to come out and make this a success. Soma of our people will have to attend the even­ing session of Stake Conference in Raymond but we trust the remainder will come to this service which has been made necessary by .the..fact that ^ermine must be in the Miss- Seventeen C. G. I. T. girls attended the Rally held in Leth­bridge on Saturday, November 16th0 The Senior Group . taken on Vocational Tours while the Inter­mediate Group wore instructed 4n Projects of Artificial flowers, vasos, Christmas decoration, etc. ' All girls wore served supper in the Southminster Hall, followed by an Ath letic meet. The con­clusion of the day's activities vas tho very impressive candle- | lighting service hold in the Southminster Church. Immediate friends and relatives were present Monday morning at the home of Mr, & Mrs, A, M. Merkley, when Mrs. Blanche Ander­son and Clifford Merkley were united in marriage, with Bihhop Elmer Ririe officiating. Mssdamos Verona Merkley of Cardston and Jill Harker presided at the wedd­ing breakfast where covers were laid for 15 guests. Mrs, after v Julia Gagan has returned home isiting relatives in the States..., 36” VOILE, green and blue figured. $1.00 a yd. 36” VOILE, pink and blue floral, 690 a yd. 27” SEERSUCKER, brown and white stripe 750 a yd. 42” HOPSACKING, white only, $1.45 a yd. 36" FLANNEL, red, $1,35 a yd. 36” FLANNELETTE, for pyjamas, pastel stripe. 390 a yd, 27" FEATHER TICKING good quality. Green stripe and floral design. 600 a yd. 27” TICKING, 'Kill Blue and white stripe, 11 is" 6" EIDERDOWN, for Bathrobes' Navy and Tan figured b vd- I MEN'S UNDERWEAR, Button Combinations "TIGER BRAND" i Wool v/ith cotton to reinforce it, and I to add extra strength*l Siz&s; 40, 4.2 and 44 . $3.65 "TIGER BRaND" ' >V / . Shirts & Drawers' of fine wool. 1 Not sold separate. Sizes: 38, 40., 42, - $4.00 BOYS' UNDERWEAR " and 26. Priced iger Brand"’ sizes 24 ......$1.39 jjr. & Hrs. Ed Woods finally sol'd their home in the East end .of-t-own. Hr. & Ilrs. Hnery .Gurney wit?9 the purchasers*. The one thing,that annoyed Hr* Woods,was of-tho many prospective buyers who com6 to in-, spoct the property practically none were interested in his twenty years work. One of the finest flower gardens in Southern Alberta. Host buyers after inspecting the home wanted to know how many rows of carrots or the number of cabbage on the lot. No one inquired about the roses, the peonies ~ or .the lupine*!, No: not one. • ' A NEW SHIPMENT OF IviEN AND BOYS OVERSHOES. Complete range of sizes. See them now while a full size range is here, . Tens of thousands of Canadian Dairy Cattle have been for months end still are . ’ being exported to the U.S. Farmers across the border receive $4.00 to $4.50 per cwt. for their milk against ours getting only $2.00 to $2.55 including subsidies, now discontinued, Canada’will never get back into a normal state until controls and obstacles dis­appear. The;sooner Donald Gordon is exported the . better. Canadians have almost quit producing milk, butter and cheese, A vacation wauld be ideal if the old pocketbook-could enjoy a rest, also. Hrs. Brown: "Whenever I'm in the dumps, get myself a new hat." Hrs. Jones: "I was wondering where you got them". MENS BEAVER LAMB CAPS The Jockey S~yle ... good appearance as well as being the acme of comfort. Cut deep for good ear protection. Cut from whole skins. . ■ $6.00 Pieced Caps of Beaver Lamb. Jockey style.' - $2.75. BEAVER LAMB MITTS with stout leather palm. Nicely lined and finished. Brown only. Meditfai and large. $5.75. NOTICE: Fireside Gathering will be hold at the home of Hr, fr. Hrs, Reed Bennett, Sunday December 1st. A fine program is planned and a good attendance is desired. BOYS LEATHER HELMETS warmly lined throughout to give real zero weather protection.' Chin strap assures a snug comfortable fit, Eur trim for added warmth, , $1.25 REMEMBER the Supper and Bazaar at the United Church, Wednesday, Nov. 27th Time 5:30 to .8 p.m, Adults 50^, Ghildren 25£.. Sponsored by the Ladies -Aid, ''-•Hrs, Verona Morkley and son returned to Cardston, Wednesday., "KING OF THE NORTH" A luxuriously warm short overcoat for cold weather wear. Finely tailored from heavy Cotton Twill, and lined with thick, Soft cosy Sheepskin, Big, Beaver Lam' collar. Length 33". Si z e s: 40 . L 5=5=1 I; ® •7 h«> WHEAT PRICES Searle Grain Company Letter: "A farmer has asked us to procure for him some seed of a new variety to sow in summerfallow, He wishes a variety which will produce ’class 2 wheat*, for he has heard, he tells us, that class 2 wheat today is being sold for export by the government of Canada at $2.15 a bushelj" The Budget, --------------y------------------ CARL oF THANKS: Mrs. Dora Coleman and family v/ould like to thank all those who ably assisted in the recent bereavement of her mother. It is greatly appreciated. I FOR THE WEEKEND NOV. BEEF:- per Roasts Sirloin Tip,, Prime Rib,.. Rolled Prime Rib.......... •••• Blade Roast,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Shoulder or Chuck,,,,,,,. Round Bone-In............... .. Rolled Pot Roast.,,,.,.,, Hamburger. LAMB:— Leg roast..............................38 Chop s,,,,40 Hutto n St ew, ....................,15 STEAKS:- T-Bone...,,42 Shoulder....................................32 Round ............ 35 A good variety of Fresh Cooked Heats, Spiced Beef, per tin, 12 oz size..,,27 Sausage Meat, per tin, 12 oz. size.,25 WANTED: Veal. Meat Counter .................. ..V.,-------------------- About 120 guests were seated at a "Wild Game Supper" Friday ©vening at the Recreation Hall in the United Church, sponsored by the Rod & Gun Club with Members of the Ladies Aid catering. Pres­ident F, F, Balderson presided over the evenings entertainment. Rev, A, E, Larke was guest speaker, after v/hich a number of prizes were presented to members of the club who won honors during the olub’s activities, Mr. Nyal Fletcher gave comical imitationsj followed by movie pictures shown by Mr. Clayton Bricker of the Nat­ional Film Board, Lethbridge, The pictures some which were in techincolor, were mostly of wild game, sports and scenic views and (co'nt'd above) were enjoyed very much by the audience. Miss Gaylia Woolleyffurnished the music during supper. Members attended from Spring Coulee and district, ............... V.............. Funeral services for the late Mrs. Mabel Price Gibb were held Saturday afternoon in the First Ward Chapel with Bishop Elmer Ririe in charge of the services. Elder A, R, Briggs offered the opening prayer. Speakers included Mrs, A, M, Merkley, sister-in­law of the deceased, Elder J, H, Bridge^ and Bishop Elmer Ririe, The First Ward Choir led by Orson Bridge and accomp­anied by Mrs. D, H, Keeler rendered the following numbers "Abide With Me", "Jesus Lover of My Soul" and "God Moves in a Mysterious Way", Other musicals included a v@cal duet "In the Garden" by Mrs. Irene Strang and Mr. Dewey Smith of Hillspring, and a vocal solo "The Lord is My Shepherd" by Miss Flora Helton of Cardston with Mrs, Verona Merkley of Cardston accompanist, Reece Gibb rendered "The End of a Perfect Day" with Mrs, D. H, Keeler at the piano. Closing prayer was offered by Elder A, Li. Merkley. Pallbearers were Duane Wynder, Marlin Wilde, Price, William, Kenneth and Joseph Gibb, Christenson Bros, were in charge of arrangements and in­terment took place in the local cemet­ery with Patriarch Ira C, Fletcher, dedicating the grave. Out-of-town relatives at the funeral included: Mr. & Mrs, Price Gibb of Edmonton, Mr. S Mrs. Marlin Wilde of Welling, Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Wynder, Mr. & Mrs, Dewey Smith and Miss Edith Merrill of Hillspring, Mrs. Myrtle 0-l$en, Misses Flora and Isabel Helton of Cardston. Mr. & Mrs, Fred Gibb, Mr, & Mrs, GeorgeMVibb -siso of Card- ;ston, ....................V.................. ENGLISH XMAS CAKE 2 cups sugar 6 eggs 1 cup blanched almonds cup candied pineapple 2 cups sultana raisins 1 tsp. mixed spices 2 tsp. almond essence cup orange jpice 2 cups butter 1 cup mixed peel 1 cup candied cherries 3 cups currants 4 cups flour 2 tsp, baking powder -)f tsp. salt Method: Cream butter and sugar together. Add uhbeaten eggs one at a time and beat well after each addition. Add raisins and currants which have been washed and dried over which 1 cup of flour has been sifted. Add the rest of the fruit, nuts and orange juice. Sift flour spices, baking powder & salt, mix well. Pour in to greased pan which has been lined with a double thickness of wax paper and bake in a moderate oven for 1 hr. then bake slowly (About 3 hours all together.) FOR SALE: Baby Carriage, Mrs, Dean Bennett, FOR SALE: 1 Congoleum Rug, Mrs, N. G, Neilson NOTICE: The 1st Ward Relief Society wi-11 hold a Bazaar , Supper & Dance on Friday Nov, 29th, There will he many beautiful hand-made articles for sale. This will be a really big event, Synopsis of 3 Act Comedy Act one: Morning, just before school. Act Two: Early evening, several days later Act Three: A little later the same evening. Stage Managers:- Grant Wheeler, Jim Green; Make-up ...Jay Hamilton; Music.,,Mrs, Vinessa Hamilton; Dances.,.Don Arue Girls, Director Beatrice Harker, -Admission: Non Budget Holders 400 AT THE PARK THEATRE#- Tonight only "STATE FAIR" , Friday and Saturday "Adventurer" with Clarke Gable, FOR SALE: Waxed Roses, Mrs, Fred Makarowski Miss Hermine Briggs is leaving soon for Salt Lake City, Utah to prepare for her mission to the SouthernStates. Hermine*s farewell will be Sunday, Nov, 24th at tho 2nd ’Ward. fNOTICE: tyn ryo rettanr ^nouires from B-C- <3 • •• < •• please got in contact with us. Meat Market,. FOR SALE: Rubber tired trailer Lorin Critchfield, FOR SALE: 1-5 gal, cream chunj pract­ically new $4,; 1-5 gal. Wood churn used very little $4,; 2-2 Volt A Batteries used 6 months $5.; 3-45 Volt B Batteries used 3 weeks $5, V, H. Deglow FOR SALE: 1 model A Ford 1928, good con­dition, 1 1925 Whippet, Leslie Jasman NOTICE: I will be at the home of Mrs, Soren Anderson (opposite the High School} every Saturday commencing Nov, 23 to give piano lessons. -Anyone interested please call, Sat, Nov. 23rd, Mrs. Sandorham Spring Coulee, FOR SALE: 20 fat Sussex and R.I.R. spring roosters, live or dressed, 250 a lb. live. Vic Larson FOR SALE: New Model large Spartan Mantle Type Radio. Standard and 4 short wave bands. $110, new, Mil sell for $70, N, C, Neilson A 3 Act Comedy "A CASE OF SPRINGTIME" in the Magrath .Assembly Hall, Friday, Nov, 22nd commencing at 8 p,m. (Doors will be locked at 8:15 and will be reopened during intermission). The cast of characters is as follows: Bob Parker...Alan Anderson; Mr, ( Parker...James Blaxallf^rs. Parker,..Gloria' Harker; Betty Parker...Barbara Ririe; Dickie Parker....Roger Ririe; Gwen Anderson...Dawn Robinson; Joan Abernaker.. .Joan Urie; sjdie ...Tommy Karrenj Louella...Ethel Gibb} Mr, Abernaker..Victor Pashuck; Mrs. Brunswick., ..Karen Ririe; Mrs. James., .Marianne Birie; lira. Hill,..Mary Doolitle; Plainsclothes ., ..Watson Ririe; Miss Bright,,.Lottie Talk. Pl ace...Lining room of the Parker home. Time...The present. Early Spring, (cont’d above). Mrs. Earl Tanner was a recent visitor GRAIN INTO HUMAN FOOD To produce 100 pounds of human food, it has been estimated: A steer requires 2,000 pounds of feed. A hen requires, 1,500 pounds of feed. A hog requires 800 pounds of feed, A dairy cow requires 500 pounds of feed. The above table provides farmers with the facts of the relative efficiency of various classes of livestock in the utilization ofcoarse grains, a matter to which western farmers must give more and more attention if the livestock industry is going to make it3 maximum contrib­ution to agricultural stability. eo.The Budget, NEW SHIPMENT OF SWEATERS: fancy nullovers Penguin and Rooster designs. Assorted colors. Misses sizes. plain pullovers . In bright and pastel shades. Assorted sizes, smart cardigans ■ In dark shades. Fancy knit. LADIES READY TO WEAR DEP.JWKENT, 2nd Floor, Magrath Trading Co, Ltd. Mrs, Wallace’.Wilde and daughter Christine of Raymond are visiting relatives, DO YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING NOW. For suggestions call at-. The Magrath Trading Go. Lid. - " A good place to Trade'*, • •••*•,MO a•RAYMOND SUGAR, 5 lb,...................... , Coupons 34 and 35 now Valid, DOLiOLCO I.I&LaSSES, per tin,,,,,,»«,,.330 BEEHIVE SYRUP, 5 lb....................................... 6 30 RED ARROW C REA-5 SOD^S, per pkg,».. •..,.220 COWAN'S COCOA, 1 lb, CANADIAN CHEESE GOLDEN YELLOW, a lb...320 MINCED CL^iUiSjper tin BOVRIL, 2 oz, bottles,, .................430 COYOTE PhNCAKE FLOUR, SANDWICH SPREAD (Beef) 3 tins.,........250 DATES, Calif, 8 oz,,, BREAKFAST FOODS I.I cLuREN1 S INVINCIBLJ 9 oz.......... i 390 ,5 30 3 pkgs. 270 "SOODNESS LE" Fancy quality #4 2 tins..,,,................. ,310 COW BRAND SODA, 1 lb............... .................. 110 Shredded Wheat 2 pkgs,.,.,...... 210 Pink Grapefruit,,.,, 3 for........... 330 Oranges, 344'@, a doz.,.,..............330 Lenons, 252’s, por doz.........580 Carrots, 2 lbs,,,.............................250 Parsnips, a lb,,,,050 APPLES:- Red Delicious, extra fancy....$3,70 cee,,.........,$3,00 PANSY BRjiND BROOMS 3 each $1,23 Phone 4r2, Grocery Dept. Magrath Trading Co, Ltd. Magrath, Alberta, "A good place to Trade". Mac's, Fancy...............,53.56 . IMf Ce€» wraPPGd........................... $3.10 LUNCH Gee.................................................$2.85 'COUNTER \ S P EC IAL \ ICE CREM.I SUNDji.ES 150 V / "POSTS" CORNFLAKES 3 packages 270 / - ----- - - / We have received a shipnent of Christnas Nuts, unshelled. We also have Cranberries Shop Early