Magrath Store News (September 29, 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.SEPTEMBER 29th, 1944 STORE 8 to 6...Wed. 8 to\l....Sat. 8 to 7. TELEPHONEi Office and Hardware 21; Grooeries 4r2j Dry Goods 4r3, MAGRATH, aLBERTa. -TJ-P-P-L-I-S-S EXERCSE. BOOKS LEATHERETTE CuVIERS, in bundles 50 each or 6 for 250 100 each or 3 for 250 150 each or 2 for 250 THE CANADA HIGH SCHOOL EXERCISE BOOK, with a herd cover 100 BOW WOW ROUGH SCRIBBLERS, wth or Wthout lines ......... 050 / i NK & 47 "v fcATErisciA'S PERRMaNENT BLUE BLACK FOUNTAIN PEN INK $ 1 Bottle 150 w J ll Parker quiik iini 150 REEVES SCHOOL INDIA 150 PENS PLAIN PENHOLDERS WITH EITHER A COIL R RUBBER OR CORK GRIP 50 oTaRY NOTE With the eoil backs, each 10i°» 150 8 250 LOOSE LEAF BOOKS, each 150 * 200 PPMC I L5 THE LARGE 8-g- x 11 HI SCHOOL LOOSELEAF BOOK, with a black imitation leather ^■ver, each 750 THE ZIPPER LOOJS&.LEAF BOOKS, 8g x 11 Imitation lea-fcher oover $2»25 ERASERS VICEROY ART GUL ERASERS RULERS TIN EDGED INK AND PENCIL RUlER PLAIN RULERS, each VENUS aLL RIGHT LEAD PENCILS WITH RUBBER ERASER, all colors 2 for 50 VENUS EMPIRE HEXAGON SHAPED PENCILS WITH RUBBER ERASERS 50 VENUS PERFECT PENCILS, made in 17 d(gerrees^~"“6B softest to 9H hardest. THE PENCIL FOR aRT & DRAFTING 100 50 CRAYONS CRAYOLA WAX CRAYONS, 8 pkjgi of most p°^i^].ar c°Lors 1°0 PEACOCK DRAWING CRAYONS, a pkg 50 PDAA^. fvaARWMw- U•• *P R- E—S SE•**D- CHALK CRAYON 2* 5h« per pkge» hi Last Saturday evening three German Prisoners-of-War attended the da.nce at the Assembly Hell* They were taken into custody! around midnight by Cpl, F, N. Robinson and j Night Watchman, O.R. Blumel, They were 4 later taken into Lethbridge............. Mr, & Mrs, Ted Christenson of High River are visiting relatives here,.......... II Mr. Jack MaArthur of Coaldale was the weekend guest of Mr, ft Mrs, Dan Mai.......... Miss Leola Bennett left Monday to attend, business school in Lethbridge,....,. BE PREPARED BEET HARVEST WE A GOLD SUPPLY OF MATTRESSES! Why sleep on a lumpy mattress, when you can get a new one at such reasonable, price. Assorted prices. Mrs, Dan Mei was hostess to the follow­ing dinner guests, Sunt day. The honored guests, Mr, ft: Mrs. E. Newmanj Mr. ft: Mrs. D. Shelton, Mr. ft Mrs. Wiggil, Mr. ft: Mrs. P, Hoefer, Messrs, Jack McArthur and Walter Hoefer. we have cur winter SKI SUITS on display now. Sizes to fit wee children and j grown misses,.... BEET KNIVES........................... BEET FORKS $1,50 each $2,75 each. Mrs, Jay Hamilton was hostess at a social evening Tuesday, honoring Mrs. Wands Gibb of Salt Lake City and Mrs. Freda Kenney of Calgary, The following ladies were present; Mesdames: Alice Fowler, Maurine Tanner, Liaadore Crook­ston, Iola Harker, Hazel Woolley, Eva Fie tcher, Ila Poulsdn, Rose Hudson, Lottie Harker, Blanche Anderson, Margaret Hindley, and Vinessa Tanner, A dainty lunch was served by the hostess,.......... P-R-I-O-E on CHESTERFTELD SUTTE Reg. NOW. Mrs. Beth Howes of Cardston is visiting relatives and friends in Magrath,,,... Mr. ft Mrs. Gordon Dudley and family are visiting rel­atives and friends here,........ Mr, ft Mrs. Nephi Harker, Martha, Gloria and Joan were dinner guests at the homo of Mr. & Mrs. Ben Bl^D.OO El 45 00 Matkin, Sunday,,.,. We ara making a special offer on this lovely wine velour Chester­field in deep wine upholstery. Three piece suite, two lovely, easy chairs and chesterfield of standard size. Wdoden trim, $145,00. We have received a large shipment of FLANN EL ET'i E assorted patterns and designs,.... Mrs. C. Binning is visiting here. A large crowd attended the Benefit Dance held Wednesday night at the Assembly Hall which wfs a fin­ancial success, Mr. Glover Purnell of Well -ing won the door prize, a flashlight, Miss Christie Miller drawing the tioket. The Grand Prize, a blanket, was drawn by Miss Dorothy Miller with Mr. Albert Ch«rvin-sky of Lethbridge, being the lucky winner... Mesdames Katie Horvath, Fern Chato, and Helen Pashuk were recent visitors at Calgary,,».... Miss Helen Low of guest of Miss Bernice Mr. J, J. Bowlin, and daughter, Mrs. M. Mooney visitors this week,,,..,. Edmonton is the Dudley.,,,.. ex M.L.A, of Calgary were business "An insurance man has just spent anr hour telling me how by saving through an insurance plan I can be independent at 65. He paints a glowing picture of loafing, fishing, playing golf, sailing around the world, "The idea of saving money for old age is a good one, but I think we must save more than money to make the later years truly rich. We should save our friends and make new ones, so we will have someone to go fishing with us when we retire! "Ft •will take more than a check each month to make an old man contented and hapoy." mill SKIRTS............. Plaid Pleated Skirts in red, blue and green. Suitable for dress or school. Herringbone wool skirts Mth flare skirrfc and suspenders. Navy Blue and Bright Red. Jumper Skirt for the older girl, buttons at the waist in the back. Airforce Blue only. LITTLE BOYS KNITTED BUTTS, i„ bright blue or red. Sizes 2 and 4 years. Priced $2.45 A large assortment of pleated, gored, flared, box-pleats and many others. Sizes 12 to 20, A large assortment of colors. ...Monday, a man told us he would rather be at the head of the ditch wth a shovel than at the tail-end with a w&aer right.....a.... SHARKSKIN OR CORDUROY BaCKeTS for the School Room or for Dress-up in boy's sizes. Priced $2,95 and up. Don Wooley and Bill Gibb left Sunday for Etdmnnon, where they Mil attend Unii•eesSiy,, Mr. Hyrum Clifton of Del Bonita was the weekend guest of Mrs. M. Bradshaw,,. Mr. Fred Ganske of Pincher Creek was a recent viiiirto».....,... Misses Grace and Winona Bslderson were hostesses at their farm houe, Friday evening, honoring CCaales Woknaiz, who is leaving soon to make his home in Lethbridge. Guuets included? Misses Sharlene Lash, Maajorie Baker, Jinona Balderson, B.tie Bullock, Delores Sumees, Clarissa Gui, Bsarbara B^loci, Jean Mehew, Alone Foote, Gloria Harker, Grace Balde^on, Edith Wilde, Joyce ^Mi^<^(e, Ruth Chipman, Fay StriIghim, . Gaalia lfannlay and Meesrs. James Biaxial, * Meevin Foooe, Bob Wiide, Foorist Balderson, Dick Chipman, Roobrt Owoes, Tommy Karren, Glen Stringham, Donald Baker, Lawe^anka Tuunee', Larry Cooliss, Gordon Hudson, Harold Tanner, Rooert Balde^on and Lee Bullock. A delicious lunch was seerse........ Born to Mr. & Mrs. James Bridge, a son, Friday, September 22 nd, at the Magm-th MuMnc-peO Hoooitil.l..... COTTON PRINTS 1 Miss Leile Taylor was guest .of honor at a Bonfire Party held at her home Friddy< evening, the oocasion being her 13th birth­day. Gueets present included: Misses Ruth Keeler, Ruth McClain, Mary Jane Blemel, Rooerta Rolbnson, Joyce Spring, E.izabeth Spenner, Messrs: Graft Bigelow, Tyler Alston, Gary James, Mee.vin Bingham, John Moios, and David Taylor. A delicious lunch was ser^r^eedi..*. BOY'S WOOL MELTON CuaTS A suitable coat for School or Dress. Zipper front with inside pockees, . Sizes: 24 to 34. looors: Green, Blue or Wi^e, Priced at; $3.95, ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A BaRGGANN??? BOY'S WOOL BELTERS A dandy School Jacket. Be ready for School when it opens. Get one of these sporty colored plaids w.th zipper front. All sizes. Jim Minor, son of Mr. llheter Minor, and Meelin Miiler, son of Mr. & Mrs. Frank P. Miler, who have been serving overseas with the Canadian Navy are home on leave., Mrs. George O'Connor returned to her home in Vancouver after visiting here wth her molhar, Mrs. Ausgist Wilcinsky,and her son who is staying *ith his ^randraothor... Mr. & Mrs. Don Kenney and family of Cal­gary, and Keith Koruny of Svwft Oirr.ent, Saek. were guests at the hone of Mr. & Mrs, G. G. Woolley...... REMEMBER ~THE STOrToFIre”- EaRLY bird? WLL,.. V/ v have a few sizes in Boys Unfdrweea, Ask NowJ Cpl. Lester Inman and Mss DDoothy Lannan were married, September 16th at Calgary. They spent a few days at Bsnnf, but are now visiting at his parents' home In Spring Ccjouee, prior to an eastern poottin......». Boys in the Services here on loave included; Martin Rich, Tom Morrow, Arthur Spenner, Joe Passey and Fred Hyattt.... NEW ARRIVALS IN THE MEN'S DEPARTMENT ARE: Men’s Oxfords with plain toe, solid leather heel, smaH lacing and perforated designs , ALso a black oxford, b^cher cut w.th heavy sole. Priced at $5,95, We have a compete range of sizes. Magrath Trading 1 A GOOD PLACE T The Teaching Staff at the Maarath Public School this term includes: B, W. Dow, Mrs. Z. Dow, kisses Nadine Dow, M Parkinson, M. Hood, S. Aderson and Misses Woolford and Cahoon of Cuddsc,.... J The High School Staff is: Geo. H. Taylor, Principal^ J, A. Hamiton, Vice Prin.j E. P. Tamer, V. E. BoHnd, George Hamiton and Mss Melba Wildee.. .«»♦ FOR SMALL BOYS As illustrated and made of strong navy denim for sizes 3 to 8. n.19 & 1.45 Says she to me: ”Sd I says to him, 'Go. An* the sooner I never sees your face no more the better it'll be for both of us when we meet J An' go he dLdi.” Mr. Harold Mee^ley of Winnipeg is visit­ing his parents, Mr, & Mss, A. M. Meek ley. Mrs. Lloyd Heppler and children of Leth­bridge wen Maarath Visitors, Min^j^n,., do. Ltd, O TRADE” 1 CHOICE J BEEF -PORK -VEaL BEEF : Beef roasts, per lb,, ..„..,.270 Rolled pot roasts, per lb 300 Loin steak, per lb,.,,.,.,,,, 350 Round steak, per lb,............... 350 PORK : Loin chops, per lb300 Leg of pprk, per lb.320 Side Pork, per lb............... .. 250 Spare ribs.per.lb.. 150 IxftJliB t Leg lamb, per lb350 Loin chops, per lb,.»............. 350 Stewing lamb, per lb..,.,,. 180 VEAL; Veal roasts, per lb,.,«•••• 270 Veal chops, per lb..,»••••• 300 Stewing lamb, per lb....... 180 FISH; Salmon, per lb.,, 300 Hallibut, per lb.,,...,,,., 350 Fillets, per lb................. 350 Sausage, 200 a lb or 2 lbs. for 350 Hamburger 200 " " 2 " " 350 Link Sause_ge per lb............... 300 Loose Lard, per lb..190 Creamery Butter, per lb...,,,.. 380 Coupons 74,75, ?6, 77, 78, and 79 valid, We have All Kinds of Cooked Meats for the School Lunches, B6Bt Worker's or Harvesters* Lunch. Why not get a variety for a tasty lunch? Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Orr and family of Orton are visiting her parents, Mr. & Mrs, A, Miller.......... Mrs. M. Jessop of Raymond was a. recdnt visitor at the home of her parents, Mr, & Mrs. Soren Anderson,...... Ron Passey, who has been employed in the shipyards at Vancouver, B,C, has re­turned home,.,... Mr. & Mrs, Harry Kurtz of Calgary are visiting at th6 home of Mr. & Mrs. J. H. Bridge.• «•••., Mrs, Smith Ackroyd left Sunday for Salt Lake City, Utah and other points south,••••»• Mrs. Ida Anderson visited at Banff and Calgary, last week...... Born to Mr. Ss Mrs. Earl Thomson, Sat­urday, September 23rd, a daughter,,,.,«• ATTENTION GIRLSi WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED A FEW MORE ALPINE SLACKS in sizes g> 1Q and 12, and the colors are Blue and Brown. Wile motoring from Del Bonita to Magrath Sunday night,. Garth Harker had the misfortune of striking a hay rake standing an the Milk Rivor bridge^ In the car were his mother, Mrs, Elva Harker, his sister, Mrs. Both Toomer and baby, and Dean. Yours truly came along and brought them to town. The car was trailed to town next day by Bert Jonsen, an employee of Roland Swallow. The machinery stalled on the bridge belonged to Bob Nelson, P.S, Had Garth been a,t church this wouldn't have happened. Miss Edna Mae Harris of Calgary is spending a few days here the guest of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. E. Harris,,,., MothersJ We have just received a bolt Tweed Coating, 54" wide in Tan only. Price,,........... ...$2,95 We have just received some more furniture, including beds, springs, mattresses, chesterfield and chair, and many other items. BOYS SCHOOL SHIRTS of serviceable pliin or khaki habitant. All sizes. Price; $1,00 and $1,19 Recent Arrivals, These Sweaters just came in colors of Powder Blue, Alpine Rose and Navy in sizes 6, 8, 12 and 14 , Prices; $1,59 and $1,95, Coat style. Look for the name MonarchJ Boss; "You say you want Tuesday off? Why, may I ask?" Boy: "Well, sir, it's my 25th wedding anniversary." Boss: "Are we going to have to put with this every 25 years?" We have BOY' S LEATHER HELMETS with Beaver lined trim. All sizes: Small, Medium and large. Priced; $1,95 each. f Mss Dorothy Miler returned ; from. Hillspring, and Orton, W^errSL-^ r\ D VLLv L_ she has been holidaying.......... Mr*. & Mrs., H. H. Alderson and daughter Rth, Mss. S. R. Toomer, Mss. J. W. Alston and daughher Hope left Friday for J/ Calgary, where the girls w.l]/zj attend schooo....... Mrs. Herman Johns re­ceived word of the dmOth of her father, et Sanday Lake, Manittba....».. FULL LML OF ACCESSORIESI We stock full assortments of everything you need for Home Sewing: threads, snaps, pins, zippers, taoe memures, thimbles, etc, i Prices, of course, are eoOeaanel Makes lovely winter dresses. Latest Fail shades, Landing Brown and Runaway Beige. $2.50 per yd. a l r i n t A popular eaaerial for Fell S^kjrts and Dresses. Dark Green, Blue Heaven, ChtooOatr Brown $1.95' Yd. Rose $2.50 a yd. PLAID RAYON 36" Very po^ullar for Misses School Skirts and Jackets. Green or Red. $1.29 per yd. F LOR A L C RE RE 4? ■' • v 6? Mss Mae Gajbiel and Pat Chipman, youngest son of Mrs, Ida Aidorson, were united in meani^'e, Monday, Sepp, 25th at Glace Bay, Pat is now stationed at Sidney Head­quarters. Mrs. Ethel Lloyd and " children of Cooldale and Mrs. Frank fBtton of Leth­bridge were recent visit­ors here,••.*• A soft drapery fabric for sopPtsticntrO Dresses. ' Moss Green or Cocoa Brown, / ]rf , $1.29 P&r yd, \ / P ° h' L I N approx. 50" Silk poplin in the follow­ing shades: Ice Blue and Dsty Rose. $1.75 per yd , F E A J H E R F L A. IN N £ MO'THERSi We have just received our Winner Parkas. Wiy not call and get your 0aughta^s, the next time you are uptown? NECKWEAR FROTHY WITE ACCENTS for a dress' or suit. No meater what type of collar or pretty neck­piece you have in mind to brighten your Fall frocks, you're sure to find it among these iovvrtir^| There are tailored dickies, lacev and fluf: Very popular for inexpensive afternoon Dresses. Choiaa of Beige with floral designs, also Disty Rose background with floral design. $1.00 per yd. Saturday evening the following boys and girls were guests at the farm home of Mr. £ Mrs. WW J. RLce in honor of their son, Gordon's birthday. Misses Lavina Kooeer, Holm Harker, Jom Ririe, Doreen Harker, Janet Tuner, Lillian Huuner, Marianne Mrie and Meesrs. James Slaxa.1, Waason Mrie, Donald Huuner, James Toomer, -• Lurry Coollss, Allan Ailorson, , and Lawwreice Timer. A delicious lunch was served. Misses Alice and Herminr Briggs left last week for IWite Horse, where they wil ho rmelny;aO by the U .S. Gomr^e^m^ Ms. Dean Bennne-t is visiting at Diamond City the guest of her father, Mr. Armand Sabey and Mrs. Sabey.•••••,, Some pieces have to matchi A manufacturers states that snake skins make the best Bhoes. toxem eki»s» ou the other hand, makes the best elippero* i 1/1 Patients in the Maarath Municinrl Hospital this week included: Mrs. Dice, Mrs. Free Clifton. Mrs, Janes Bridge aid son. Mr. B.A. Snith and Mr. George Ovaarl,....... Mrs. George Thomson returned home Saturday after spending the past month at Salt Lake City, Waa„..„ A wedding of interest took place Saturday, September 23rd at St. Joseph’s CChrch. Edmonton when Miss Rose Petacki of Edmonton became the bride of Cpl. Stanley B^z^E^aesk:! only son of Mr. Y Mrs. J. Boos^es^ of Maarath. Four bridesmaids and best men attended the bride and groom. Xmnoedate relatives and friends were present. The young oouule, immmdiately following the ceremony, left on a' honeymoon to Mo^rea] and Niagara Falls, Upon their return they will reside in Edmeston where Stanley is stationed. Mr. & Mrs. J. B^2^s^aesk:i and itughhers, Jennie of Winnnpeg, and Mrs. Jessie Beres- nak of Winnnfred attended the wedding at Edmonnon...... Mr. & Mrs. Grant Glen of Datnnilin, Man. were the g^s^s^'ts of Mrs. Jim Briddee.... CaRD OF THaNKS: . wish to sincerely thank everyone who so kindly loaned the use of their Cars, and for the lovely floral tributes during our recent bereav- emeet. Mrs. J. Ferguson and family. Lost: 2 Ration Books. Clifford Harrison No, CY 264070. Sheila Harrison CY264072 Bud Harrison lFor Sale: 5 pieces of Health Aluminum. Keetle. ConOinitioi Frying pan and Hot- cake griddle, and 2 smller vegetable Peltelp. Mrs. Jean Whtt. Wanned: A middle aged woman to take full ilPionsPnlity. Mrs. E. M. Weess, DE L BONITA Waned: Truck blet-boK.,.aiy size. Dan Mai. Loss: A square. Between Henry Gibb's farm and Steve Landd's. Please re­turn to Steve Landy. Notice: The Unaied Church Ladies Aid Meeting HLl be held in the church on Friday. October 6th. Mrs. F, N. Rotbnssn, Sec. Loos: Signet Ring with initial "E" set in ieaaiitl. Reward. Earl NHson. For Sale: Grade 12 Text Books. See Mrs. F. Palmer. Moid: Cow Herd Hl continue for the month of Occober. A.1 cows going in herd last month will have to be paid in advance, not later than Oct. 1st, 6 P.M. Lindon Bone. FOR SALEs 50 head of 5 and 6-ysar old ewe s . Rookport Colony. WANTED TO BUf OR RENT, i Rubber tired wagon for Hauling Beets. Steve Chabay or see Dan Fowler. LOST: Black Cowboy Hat with wliite leather band. Initials D.E.D. inside . Dennis Diddey. EQR RENT: 4 housekeeping room, See Rose Hudson FOR SALE: ]_ heater. Rose Hudson NOTICE: The 2nd Ward Relief Society Opening Sositl Hl be held conjointly with tho 1st Ward at the First Ward Church on Tuesday. Occ. 3rd at 2:30 PM. Everyone welcome. FOR SALE: 6 or 7 teams. "Cheap". Iiltl for Hauling Beete. etc. New Elm Colony. NoMce: The regular Unitii Church Services Hl be held in Spring Coulee at 11 A.M. and in Ma^ath at 7:30 P.M. Sunday, Occ. 1st. Everyone welcome. .....If the Secennists want to nally help the farmer. they could evolve a grasshopper that would nothing but mositgagiP and tax noStcee.......... "Silver Sunshhne'’. --------You can usually figure that the chip on a guy's shoulder came from his head. --------Fashion Note: There will be little change in men’s pockets this year. aT ThE PaRTK THEaTRE:-------- Tonight, Thursday, Soppt. 28th "The Immoral Sergeant" rn.th Henry Fonda. :::::::::::: FRIDAY aND SATURDAY, Sept. 29, & 30th. "GOING MY WAY” starring Bing Crosby. Monday and Tuesday, "NONE SHaLL ESCAAE",Saturday lunch counter special - MAGRATH IRANIWG CO. LTD. MaGRaTH aLBERTA. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 29 & SaNDiv-lCH and Drink (Tea, Coffee, or Hires) ..............................150 CORN, 2 tins.,,.•••••••••••••330 | i HONEY, 2 lb. oartons.••••«*■•••••••••«,4201 ALMONDS, Shelled, in cello bags,,.••••,350' MOLaSoES, ncr tin,,....•••••••»••••«•♦•310 BLUE RIBBON BaKING PONDER, 5 lbs............ 980 PRSu, a cooked meat for lunches, •••••290 CORNFLAKES, Kelloggs, Family size, 2 packages for....270 INSTaNI PObTUM, 8 oz. tins........................... 490 FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES-—------------ "Aye..a bountifuL Harvest is good cause for rejoicing!” COviAN'S COCUa, p8r lb,,,..25jj CATTELLI "EGG NOODLES", per pkg............... 13? KRAFT DINNER, 2 pkgs.........................................35j; CANaDa CORN STaRCH, 2 pkgs...,21^ OltfL MATCHES pgr carton.. OXYDOL (Reg VEGETABLES J—— ’ ONIONS, 4 lbs.............................180 SPUDS, io lbs............................. 250 a owt..........«$2,40 FRUITS:- GRaPEFRUIT 4 for......,,.,300 ORaNGES, mod. per doz,,..»350 LEJwUNS, per doz,..........480 APPLES, Macintosh or Wealthy 5 lbs........................... 250 JELLY JaRS, pgr doz. *••»•.....,,, „ , .690. PUMPKIN, 28 oz. tins, ..,,...,,...,,150 BLUEING, Mrs. Stewarts, a bottle,,,180 KRAFT CHEESE, A lb, pkg,....190 PEARL S0aP# io bars.,.530 size)•,••,,25