Magrath Store News (June 29, 1945)

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 STORE HOURS: 8 to 6 WEDNESDAY 8‘to 1 SATURDAY 8 to 7 O CANADA { CWR HOME NATIVE LAND* T^OtP'ATKiOT W* INAUTKY SONS COMfAAWO WITH GLOWING HEMJS WE SEE THEE RISE THE TF^E WORTH STB©NQ AW FREE AND WE STAMP ON GUAftP’O CANADA 5 WJE STAND ON GUA«yiiMIM£ O CAN A PA! o CANADA ‘ OCAIDACW WCSIANO ON CUARJ& FOATHtE, 0 CANADA! WE STAND ON CftSA|\Q FGftJHtE* /f ~fi’S'fah/ty Mei/* AAz VtA /WV •; f u» E- I WHITE SUPPER with button fasten­ing, Sizes Sir to 7-g. PKECEDs $1,59 WHTE T„ STRAP W.th buckle fasten­ing. Sizes 2-g- to 5ji PRICED: $1,79 WHITE OXFORD that gives added protection to the ankle. Sizes: 1 to 74- PRICED: $1.69 Hiss Maarorie Harker of Edmonton is spend­ing her holidays at the home of her parents, Hr. & Mrs. Lynn Haarer,. WHTE BOOTS *4a «,pl • 4 Easy to fit on the baby*s foot. A suitable sole for Baby’s first steps. INFANTS SLIPPER Dainty strap slipper. Sizes: 0 to 3, PRICED: $1,00 WHTE BOOTS fOr Summer Dys, Sizes to 7%, PRICED: $1>go to $2.25 The Sunday Softools of the Kagrath Past­oral Charge of the United Church of Canada held their Arnual Picnic on Saturday Juno 33rd at the farm of Mr. W. 3. Dalderson. I In the early afternoon the memOers of tho Sunday Schools and their parents began to arrive from Maagath, Raymond and Spring Coulee and by the t:me the programme for the afternoon began over 350 had gathered at the grounds. Three softball games were played; a men’s game, a g.rl’s game, and one for the boy's. Those who were not playing ball-spent the afternoon visiting under the by the creek or watching tho games. Just before the refrehments wore served races were held for all ages from the throe-year old children up to the ladies’ and oon’s evenns. Wile uo records were sot all en­joyed the friendly comoptition. Then camo the highlight of the picnic, at least so it seems to the children, the serving of t&e refroshoonis. Hot dogs, cookies aud ico cream wore served until oveu the boys were forcod to admit that they didn’t want any more aud that says a lot. The comOttee w.sh to express their thanks to all who worked to make the picnic a real success. The general Coimottee in charge of making tho arrangements were: I. P. Marston chairman; G. V. Baldorson, Mrs. 0. Owens aud Mrs. W. R. Soott all of Maag’athj L. E, McPPeo, J. D. Hell aud Mrs. F. E. Bell of Raymond; Mrs. X Wood, Mrs. H. Jolliffe and Mrs. E. Long o^ Spring Coulee, Rev. H. P. Marston Mr. & Ms. Ed. Ashton and sou of Lethbridge warn weekend guests at the home of hor parents, Mr. & Mrs. Nephi Haakeo.... Mr. & Mrs. Davo Bingham of Stirling were Sunday visiioos...... OUR BEST BARGAINS OF THE YEAR. Clearance of women's and Oss Mid-Spring and Summer Fashions Ou^to'ding reduct ions oxt. A*terrnoon Dresses. They c in Crepes, Sfteers, Printed Silks, Printed Cottons* etc. Z] IP I* S'ft*? rfQ W.C X ■ ^®PPINC Powder $2.95 The Standard "All-purpose" Sheep Dip of the World Destroy Scab, Ticks, Keds ard Lice. Improves the wool. Wards off Maggot Fly attack. Mr. £ Mrs. D. W. Holladay have as their guest Mr. HoHaday’s sister, Mrs. DeHa Moore of Sulligent, ALabama. She travelled alone meJking the trip in four days and nights. She had not seen her brother for 46 years. On her return trip home she wll visit their four sisters in Wymsninn. »»•••*.. Mrs. Arnie MacDonald and daughher, Marion returned home to SicamoQs, B.C, Her father, High Grrffith, who was re­cently rele^a^sed from the Magrath Muiniipal Hoospial accomm-paiied thorn..,., Mrs. Thelma Turner spent the weekend in Cardston where she visited relatives iZ and friends...... & For Delousing on hogs, cattle, horses. Ticks on Sheep. 900 NICOTINE-SUIPHATE simply paint Nicotine Sulphate in a thin strip on the roosts before the birds go to roost. Coonemts of the package wll paint about 300 ft. of roosts and cross-ams This is sufficient to kill the lice on from 450 to 500 birds, 950 and 300 Mrs. Ray Olmstead was 'guest of honor at a river party held Sunday afternoon, the occasion being her birthday. The after­noon was spent playing ball and swimming. Dinner was served to the following; Mr. £ Mrs. Ray Olmssead, Mr. & Mrs. C. A. Passey, Mr. & Mrs. Ken Miiler, Mr. £ Mrs. Arden Olmssead, Misses Maine Christen­son, Betty Hinnon,of Warner; Darlene Lash, Bob Owns, Kay Passey, Floyd Harrison and Terry SiJkatoh of C-aresholi, and Mr, £ Mrs. S. Sorenson and daughher Harolde^e.......... IT .sour home that our men are FIGHTNNG FOO.....GIVE THEM THE GUNS* PLANES, TANKS AND SHIPS THEY NEED,. BUY WAR BONDSJ STiRE CLOSED .MONDAY, JULY 2nd. also WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, JUhY 4th. Do your shopping early...«•«••» Screen doors durably constricted from seasoned fir. Securely braced, rust re­sisting grey wre screen. Heavy 1 l/8 Sizes: 2*8" x 6*8" 2-10,'x 6’10" SCREEN DOOR HARDWARE ...... .COIL SPRINGS, ' • each., ... .............. ....•••.•••10° .SPRING HINGES, eaccT «•»•••••••»•*••••••«•••250 .BUTTS, 3x3 a p^i»......•..•♦••••••»•••00 .AUTOMATIC CATCHES, each. ........ ..<•••••... i.ii55£ .HOOKS and EEEE... . . * . * . . . * . . « . •••••n. large. •.50 , suSI-l...^ •PATCIiES, that are easily attaohed Without any tools. Hies easily and ionnvtietitly ninded. a ...........................•11 Hdwe. Deep. I Patients in tho Magrath Mnici'pal Hosp­ital includei Mss kagjoric Ddley, Ers. Alice Bailey, Hr. Ernie Weishcpt (iMcntyr Ranch), and John Hofer (Rockpor't dlnny,.,. Word has b on received by Hr. 0 Mrs. George Heathershaw of the death os his sister, Hiss Nollio Hoathorahaw on Saturday, June 23 in Dos Peines, Iowa,»»••••.. liagrath’s twelve-man golf teem defeated Cardstm’s 12-man golf team, Sunday after­noon at the local golf course, the result being .... Cardston bought the liniieg...,<, Mr, & MiJ. Leo Burgess of Lethbridgo spent the weekend at the home of his parents, Mr. & Mrs. M. L. Brgg^s^,,.,,., that WILL complete an attractive first OF JULY ENSEMBLE. JACKETS THAT mAYBE MATCHED UP WITH THE TWEED PANTS THAT ARE DESCRIBED AMD IlLUSTATED RELOW. THESE JACKETS COME IN A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF COLORS AND SIZES. WE ARE ALSO SHOWING A SMRT TWO-TONE COAT 3'WEAIER * PLAIN WITH PLAID TRIM. THESE*jiRE PRICED AT $5.95 THERE ARE STILL A FEW CORDUROY JaCh.EES LEFT. Green Blue s A serviceable Pant for dress or Sports near. feed's Ready-to-Wear Deep. Mr. d Mrs. R. D« Bradshaw and daughter, Jane of CsaLdweei, were Thursday visitors f in to^,,,,.,, Mss Ivy Nelson of Glenwood is stay­ing at the home of Mrs. Nona B^ugess,...,, Mss Laura Jensen, who is working south of Cooldale, spent the weekend with her Ol^eeiss..,... r\ y/ JOHN b, STETSON ft? 50 * ** I Lr. £ Mrs, Orin Harkor have as their guests, hor sister, hrs. Dorothy Hangan and! daughters of Seattle; A nOicoT Uss Joan Lafferty of the C. W, A, C, find their son P/0 Jack Harker who returned homo from overseas Monay,..... r < * J • • PRINTED SILKS Black, Grey background vwth floral des­ign. 36” w.de. $1.59 a yd. feather flannel Strawberry Aqua, and Gold 36“ wide. '■liG0 a yd. SAfTN,.. .54" Gold, Blue, Black. $1.65 a yd, Oral Stephenson, who is training at the Holy Cross Hoopitel of Calgary, is spending her holidays with her mootier, Lite. Reva Stepienson...t,.,, Mr. Fred Turner of Raymond spent the wee'kend at the home of his moohor, Mns, -Agnes ITrnne..... / NOVELTY NOISE /.AKERS ........................... 2 for 1!'0 FLAG^.Canadiai, United States & Union Jack, 50, 100 .......... 250 PAPER SERVIETTES wth flag design or plain vWete,.150 Mrs, Hattie Hon0^icktrn of Satt Luko City, Utah is visiting her sister Hrs. Louise Aston, It has b-..en about 8 years since the two sisters have nppn each rthpr. Mrs. A-ston is S3 years of age and her sister 71. ?/ ! r. ft Mrs. Ira C. Fletcher, I.'rs. Alston and Irs. Hendrickson are visiting friends and relatives in Cardston -nd district lilts week....... LOS^JITO NETTING* green red or w^i-ip. 36" wide, 2 yds, ........250 essrs. Horace Rrie, g, G. Woolley. Earl H rker and Don Grruningier left Tres— day for Callery...... Mr. S : rs. Glen Rorinnrn have as their gu-.st, her 3i steer..... Mr. & Mrs. W. R. Bonnntt of Cardston visited in JJagrath this wePM,.,. ‘’RUNS" taHHDED IN HOSIERY. INqUIrE AT __,HE DRY GOODS GOUNTER. The G. P. R, reports the rain precipit­ation for Wdnnsday, June 27 as 1.27 inchs. Fitostdo was held on the lawn at the home of Hr. w hrs. E. P. Tenner, Sunday evening, ELder Smith Ackroyd spoko as did Rex tillor, who recently returned home from overseas. A vocal dUGt was rendered by I’dtdlidn Mpargrrrtte Low and Seen W..lor. Lunch was sorred to about 30, L-A-D-I-ZS We still have a few pairs of Hose left, caLl for yours if you haven’t already done so. 0 I rAWfi V -_£ W^e with Pink or Blue borders: 64 x 34 $11.50, $12.50 RQdep^Ibld Bed Throws Duonnet w.ne ...Tan Blu e... = . ..........Ro se Satin Bound, 60 X 80 . $1(0.50 Plain Colors with MApped Ends: Blue, Gold and Dlrornen............«•.$6,95 PLAIN GOLuRo Satin Bound: Mauve, Gold, Rose and DlUonnnd, 60 x 80* $7.25 I IW CHOICE BEEF ROASTS:------- ROLLED PRIME RIB ... ROLLED BOT ROAST.... PRIME RIB, Bone-in.• BLADE RO..ST.................... SHOULDER ROAST............... ROUND ROAST.................. BOILING laEAT, Shank., STEAK: T-BONE.............. SIRLOIN STEAK ROUND........... .. RIB STEhK.... SHOULDER*.... PORK: SHOULDER Rl>.*j.oT ... LEG ROAST................ PORK CHOPS............... PORK SAUSAGE.......... 2 for FRESH SIDE PORK.. □ALi SiuE PORK... per lb, ........ 380 ........270 .................320 ................280 .................300 *.......... '*350 ..............12^0 • *400 *•400 • • 350 • *330 ’•330 30/ 350 320 200 250 250 | LOOSE LaRD "BRING YOUR OWN PALL" 20 Uns,,,,,$3.40 FOR LUNCHEON MEETS or CAE.ii-.-ERY BUTLER call at the Meat Counter. AT THE PARK THEATRE:- Thursday, Friday and Saturday Allan Ladd in "SALTY 01ROURLE" with Gail Russel. The daring "Thriller of the Year". Monday and Tuesday with Maurice Rey­nolds, Charles Ruggles and Fay Banter starring in "THREE IS A FAiiLLY". Wednesday and Thursday "HERE COLES THE WAVES" -with Bing Crosby, Betty Hutton and Sonny Tufts, COMING ATTRuCTIONS: "National Velvet" with Miekey Rooney......... ."Music for Millions" co-starring Margaret O’Brien and June Allyson, ....................V................... Mr, & Mrs, Shelton Ririe and Marianne motored to Calgary Wednesday. Melnstn Ririe underwent a serious operation at the Holy Cross Hospital on Friday. His condition is still critical,.... ... Miss Vonda Smith of Cardston was a recent guest at the Lawerence Ririe home,,,,,. Misses Helen Spring and Teressa 2orko of Lethbridge were weekend visitors....... Notice: Tine Blood Donors Clinic is now closed for the Summer. Those in charge wish to sincerely thank all the donors, the total number being 249, Of these 101 were from Del Bonita. We think Del Bonita should be especially congratulated for its splendid support,,., Roy Overn, ....................V......... Notice: Price Gibb would like to thank the Town of Magrath for the box of enndy he received,.... .................. V............. .. Notice: Mrs. Veta Ferguson will take in sewing at her home, ..........V.................. Notice: There will bo no Ladies Aid Meet­ings during July and August..,, ....................V................. For Sale: Massey Harris Cream Separator, Good condition.,,..R. Olmstead. ....................V..................... For Sale: B. Flat Trumpet, excellent pi y-ing ; also Steel Snare Drum. B „ W. Dow. .................... V..................... For Sale: Cabbage Plants & Lettuce, Steve Landy, .................. V................... For Sale: 8 New Hampshire Canada approved banded yearling cockerels. A bargain at $2.00' each. Phone R309, Inez. R. Bennett, .............................V............................ Notice: Magrath United Church Camps will bo held as follows: Boys July 10 - 17. Girls 17 - 24, If you are going, plea.se give me your name at once. Rev. H.P, Marston. ................V............. .. Notiae: On July 4th at 7 P.k. in the Assembly Hall, the Welcome Home Committee, will put on a suppor for returned service­men, and next of kin, to be followed at 8 P.M. by an appropriate programme, after which a free dance will be given, Everyone is urged to attend the pro­gramme and dance, to help make the affair a success, and welcome home our young people, who have profSerrod their services to their country, E, Pingree Tanner, Chairman of the Committee, Leer, Germany, June 12, 1945, Dear Sir:- Would you kindly print this in. The Magrath Store News, The senders address beingj the Town of Magrath, I wish to send my sincerest thanks, to those concerned, for the very nice box of Smiles and Chuckles Chocolates received, while in Germany, Thanking you, I remain, M-606267 Tpr. Coleman D.G. R.H.Q. 8 Cdn. Reece Rcgt, (14C.H.) Cdn, Army Overseas, .................V,................ NOTICE............... .. .. .STORE CLOSED iSCKDAY J3LY DOMINION DAY HOLIDAY*. ALSO WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON JULY <TH STORE CLOSED. I Despite well grounded fears of tho commit­tee as to the success of the Aifal Charer Night of the Lions dub held in the Assembly Hall on the night of the 27th, the evening can be voted an agreeable surprise for there wore over 70 Lions, their wives and guos*fcs present. Among the guests of the club wore nine young service men recently returned from their arduous duties with the forces over­seas. They were accorded a very warm welcome from all and tribute was paid to them by Lion J. T. Steele — onthuusiasically seconde by the gathering. A well balanced and high class pI^c^j;amml had boen arranged by the commttee in charge and though some of the items had to bo can­celled owing to the nonnarrival of one or two of the artists - (who could blame them}'- the solos of Mrs, Bertha Gregson, Cardston; and Lion Joe McLom, Raymond; Won thoroughly enjoyed as were the two cornet solos by Mrs, V. Horton, The thanks of the club are due to them for braving the elements on such a night. S^oo^"t addresses were gjven by Lions Paul Moooland, Deputy District Governor .and Frank Sa.bey, Zone Chairman during the course of the ovening dealing with several aspects of Lionism, and of course Lions Spence and Sheridan on dock as official tail twisters there was plenty of what it takes to keep the ball rolling, A very excellent supper was provided by the ladies of the First Ward ReHef Society which contributed very mateer-ally to the enjoyment of those who partook. More power to them, and a very special vote of thanksl The gathering adjourned about 10:30 to spend an hour or two dancing to tho strains of Ted's Ocheesra and then to bed, . , . J ,H ,B , .........M........................... & Mrs. Ossum raid Mr. « Mrs. Lyons of Salt Lake City, Utah are guests of Mr. & Mrs, W, H. Mecntyn at their rt^(^l^-l^t^oil,,*,, Mr. Bill Da-v-ason of- Lethbridge spent Sunday in eo^,t**«^„, Mr. « Mrs, R. Milner and daughters of Lethbridge spent' Sunday at the home of Mr, & Mrs. Floyd T^oom-e,,,, F./Qo Bill Harkor, R.C.A.F. and L.A.C, Max Hcamltlo returned Monday night from owe- seas, They are home on a 30-day leareM,., ...........M.............................. NOTICE: ST0H.E CLOSED Monday, July 2nd. DDnmnion Day Holidayl Also Welntsday-aafer- noon, July 4th. ------------------y------------------ Romwn: "I wart to know how much money my husband drew out of this hank last wook" Tollers "Sorry madam. I ca^’t give you that information." Wommn: "WoII, aren’t you tho paying teller?" Tollors "Yes, madam, but I’M not the telling payor," The marriage of Lyla Kaaie, da ghtor of Mr. A Mrs, W. A. Beraett of Taber to Pilot Officer Francis Sopnner, R, C, A. F, eldest son of Mr. & Mrs. J, Arthur Spencer of Maarath, was solemnized in the Cardston Tempe, Weenosday, June 27th, President E. J, Wood of the Alberta Atake officiated over the ceremonies in the presence of a nurnmer of relatives and friends. Follow­ing the ceremony the bride and groom loft on a short blOlymoon. After which they wi.1 return to Tabor, where a reception given by the bride's parents will take place Friday evening. The groom is on a two-week furlough from the A.r Force, be­fore his departure for the South Pacific War Zone, The cornmnitf’s best W.shet and clnoratulttilot are extended to them. M Jack Hellion (61) wwile shoeing the sorrel team of J.B, Harker, between puffs, remarked eitt he had to do it to keep fit* ..................S..................... . Heavy hogs and sows are quoted at $12,50 to $1?^.»75, Calgary, Moanth & Lethbridge $10.50, A difference of $6,25 on a 2504 hog. Rai grading is a racket! If the system iecoies effective for cattle, it wll be a. "Stab in the Back" to the srmai stock raiser 1 "V • t * *a « ' »»»•t « »i The calf donated by Mr. W. H. McIntyre to the Lions Club Carnival in December was entered in the Carlton Club and fed by Vera Fialik (Fairgrounds), The calf doubled its weeght. It was the heaviest of the eiriey calves and sold for 27r'g- cents a lb. Weeght 1027 lbs, Mr. Wm. Gentlemen of P. Burns & Coo, Lethbridge, was the A simaier calf entered by Irene Powwaland, Del Bonnta, won first prine. ..............ii................ NOTICE: DOOMNION DAY DANCE f JULY Tod's Melody Men in attendance, NOTICE: STORE*CLOSEd‘‘MONDAYf JULY DOMINION DAY HOLIDAY! ALSO WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON f JULY 4-^. . .................M. . . . . . . A dinner was held at the home of Mr, & Mrs. L. Rrio, Sunday blnorlnr P/0 Arnold Rrio, Covers won laid for ton. ■An enjoyable time was iat..... •a......,M. DOMINION DAY CHILDRENS DANCE Saturday, June 30th from 2 to 5 P.M. Hot Dogs and Ico Cream for Sale, 50 Anmltiln. JUNIOR DANCE 7:30 to 9 P.M, Prizes and No^Hies and .... Lunch for Sale, Girls 100, Boys 20 a dance. Bovs in tho Scrv-ds hen on leave v OcOfo'D Earl Dcgl^, Fr^ Myyat and Gcorgo Tu^qo,.,,... ........M.«............. Busy farmors can't afford To fool vwth cows That don't pay bot^n.I I FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FOR JULY 1ST W A TERM ELON a lb. ,.70 ORANGES , mod. 0. doz.*450' CHERRIES. ....................................a lb . 330 PLUM S. ........................................aib, 3O0 LUNCH COUNTER SPECIAL for Saturday, Sot Salad and Sandwiches 150 c a b a .% G E. a lb... 1 l s t : u C E. a h^edft, C A li E A Y. . .a lb.,. .. C U C J . B E R 5, a ,1b. a< 150 200 2 50 NOTICE: STORE CLOSED MONDaY , JULY 2nd DOMINION DAY HOLIDAY ALSO WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, JULY 4th. PURITY RED PLUM JAM, 4 lb. tins 1i PRaLRlE l^ALD PEAS, on oz. tins* 2 tine. •••••••... .,20 BUSHELS PUFFED WHEAT. 30 ROYAL FaST RISING. ( 3 onvclopos in ono pcgg,,.......».i40 KNOX GELATNE.... ........ ..............230 MRS. LUKES SOUR MIXED PCCKLES........... ...330 BLUE RIBBON COiTFEE. 3 lb , ctn............... $1.23 ARTIFICIAL VANLLA. Dyyons •••«•••• • .190 1 Heavy good-sizo Tuabbor froo LYNN VALLEY BRAND, SAUER KRAUT,...............20y 21 0 a doz. DESbERT PIE FILLING POWDER, pincapplo . . ......... ................................ .. ..490 MUNCHES* 2 foo................... . . . . . . . . . . . ..40 PEaNUT SUITERpo jar,, «• • •»». . ,...,370 MELLOW CHLeSE. a lb ..320- AYLMERS VEGETABLE SOUP. 3 tins........250 CaTELLI SPAGHETTI. 1 lb. pkg................2/210 GAii RUBBeR RINGS. 2 doz......•••••••• .130 GEl: JaRS. a do o.«•»•••••♦•••••••••».$1»33 PUREX TISbUE...................................................3/250 1 NUGGET BLaCK SHOE POLISH. 2 tins.,,,.450 NOW 13 THE TIME TOKUT THAT FLY, OR .................... He’ll become a Thousand YLY TOX SPRAY Kills flies and nest ot&er flying and crawling insects. 16 02..••••250 32 OX.....450 ■i' g al •••••• 8 90 Grocery Counter