Magrath Ltd. Store News (February 17, 1954)

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.IHJ ISAGRATH TRADING. JO. LTD. STORE NEWS. STORE HOURS: Sam. to 6 pm. WEDNESDAY: Sam. to 1 pm. SATURDAY: 8 en. to 7 pm. TELEPHONES: Office 21; Dry Goods Dept. 124; Groceries 4j Hardware Dept. 34. MAGRATH. ALBERTA..........................................................................................................Friday, 5th, 1954. PLAID CUReING TAjEf aDORNED VitA'MlNlSTDRE BROOM DESIGN. THIS HEADGEAR IS INSULATED WITH INSUL-PACA INSULATION. "SO MUCH WARMTE WITH SO LITTLE WEIGHT"................. $3.95. spring shirts in the Priced at 'Texas Ranger" style have just arrived. A large . range - of ^colors. ,4.50 • 9 O JUST IN.. WATSON'S LEATHER GLOVES "BUCK-TEX" DRY TAN GLOVES EXCELLENT FOR WET WEATHER...$1.85 kangaroo leather gloves, excellent FOR WEAR AND FIT...................................... $3.60 •'••••••ilium, A NEW SHIP: ANT OF BOYS LONGS HAVE JUST ARRIVED. TRIAL FEATURE ELASTIC WAISTS. SIZES 6 to 16..................................$1.19 BOYS RUBBER "KNEE" BOOTS. JUST RIGHT FOR 7HE YOUNG FRY ON THESE SLUSHY DAYS. SI■ Z■ '■E■ S. ...7.W IWHt'o.. W1. 3.< •■.and 1 to 5..........$2.95 & $3.95 WE STILL, HAVE A RANGE OF YOUNG MENS DRESS OXFORDS. THESE WERE REGULARILY PRICED AT $9 -95n OFFERED TO YOU AT A SPECIAL $5.95. CURLING SWEATERS WE HAVE A CURLING SWEATER WITH A "PRAECER" DESIGN. WHITE BACKGROUND WITH BLACK AND RED HORSES. MADE BY MARY MAXIUM. SIZE 40 ..................................................... $27.59............................ WE ALSO HAVE A MOUNTAINEER JUMBO SWEATER MADE FROM 9-PLY WOOI« . HAND SHAPED COLLAR AND HAND FINISHED THROUGHOUT. JUST THE THING FOR CURLING, CAMPING TRIPS AND GENERAL SPROT WEAR. SPECIAL ORDERS FOR CLUBS IN ANY COLRS OR TRIMS WILL BE KNIT. 5.IV)........................... WE HAVE ADDED SOME NEW SUITS TO OUR SPECIAL RACK. THESE SUITS ARE SPOT RESISTANT AND CREASE RESISTANT. IN PLAIN SHADES, ATTRACTIVE COLORS. ST.xRT THINKING ABOUT THAT "NEW LOOK" FOR SPRING. REGULARILY PRICED AT $59.00 YOURS aT A SFECIAL OF 339.00 WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED A SHIPMENT OF 'HEW SHOES. THESE SHOES FEATURE A GRO-CORD SOLE, SOFT UPPER. THESE <iRE ESPECIALLY GOOD FOR WEAR AND EXCELLANT FOR COMFORT...............$7.95. ALSO FOR FOOT COMFORTI Nylon ankle socks made of 100% nylon yarns, $1.25 & $1.50 Long, full leng­th hose of nylon. Both of these socks are excel-ent for wear. Saturday night the Magrath Lions played Dick Sabey’s Milk River Intermed­iates at Milk River. The^Lions came home with a win after a veryTwon battle. Fin­al Score—76-60 for the Lions. Lineups—Milk River—Sabey 25, H, Thielen 18, Kittman 5, Schmitd 2, G. Schmitd 9, J. Thielen 1. Magrath—D. Russel 2, G. Rice 26, N. Hillmer 14, M. Hillmer 17, Gurney 1, D. Hark-r 10, K. Miller 6. - J, Blaxall, Mgr. Tuesday night the Lions played their last league game in Lethbridge winning ober the China. Clippers, 43-35. This gives them third place in the League Playoffs starting next Tuesday in Leth­bridge . - J. B. Mrs. Jean Robinson was guest of honor at a Surprise Birthday Party at the home of Mrs. Shirley Pentland Wednesday evening. Mrs. Greta Mai and Mrs. Pentland were joint hostesses when sixteen ladies including Mes-dames June Harker, Jean Dudley, Belle Harker, Irene Sellens, Martha Rusler, Leta Qvern, Mildred Rice, Flora Austin, Norah Laurie, Virginia Hillmer, Norma Owens, Gwen Harker, Marjorie Tomlinson.gathered together. Contests were much enjoyed and a delic­ious lunch was served to the assembled guests. A presentation of some silverware was made to Jean. — Pa: "It’s two o’clock—’bout time Sally’s boy friend went home.” Ma: "Now, now, John—just remember how we used to court." Pa: "That settles itj Out he goes." AT I HE 19th & 20th. f\/1 lAT BSBP PRIMS RIB ROASTS.........tender..................per ib.....................53R HOSPIT-iL PATIENTS THIS KEEK: Mrs. Sadie Rice, Mrs. Neal L-. sh, Mr. & Mrs. Neil Stevenson,/Mrs,. Sarah Jacobs, Mr. & Mrs. George Ovard,'Mrs. Eliza Rich, Mrs. J. V. Robinson, Twin Rivers? Mrs. Ambrosie, Mr. Wm. Vanderveldon, David James Hofer Jr., Spring Coulee; Kim Gruninger, Mrs. Mahlon Bourne and son. THE PERFECT CHANUE He appeared before the company Officer charged with using insulting language to his sergeant. "Please, sir," he protested, "I was only answering a question." "What question?" snapped the officer. "Well, sip, the sergeant said, "What do you think I am?’ and I told him." ITALIAN SPAGHETTI with SPaREKIBS 1 lb. Spare Ribs 1 tin Tomato Paste 1 tin of Toma.toes Mix 1 small tin of Tomato Paste, 1 chopped fine Onion and Tomatoes together. Brown Ribs and add -§■ of mixture—cook until tender. Then put the other half of mixture in frying pan and cook until thick (l hr.). Stir often. Cook Spaghetti, strain and then add in the above mixture to ribs. Sprinkle with Roman Cheese or grated Kraft Cheese. Mrs. Franoes Woolf.. SHOP AND SAVE at the MAGRATH TAiDING CO. LTD. Boys Shirts & . Shorts. ,f0ti s brand. Reg ai5p Made of pure Egyptian combed cotton.Rriday and Saturday only. Shoe Special UP sf AIRS GIRLS1 BROW 1 cTRAP & 2 STRAiP 3ANULR 11-3 BOYS1 BRON GIRORD 11 -.3 . 24 pairs. Sp. - „p2.95 and J3.90. Get yours while they last. THESE ARE EXCELLENT BARGAINS. Mr. Virs. J. T. Stiele, Mr. & Mrs. E. P. Tanner, Mr. -1 Mrs. K. K. Balderson, Mr. & Mrs. J. C. Robinson, Mr. & Mrs. Jay Hamilton, Mr. & Mrs. C. S. Matkin and Mrs. J. A. Ririe (Lions and Lionesses of the Magrath Club) attended Lion's Charter Night at the Social Centre in Cardston Wednesday evening. 150 were present to enjoy a lovely program and a delicious turkey supper. Mrs. Marjorie Balderson, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. J. 4. Ri­rie rendered two cello selections. M Men and Gleaner Fireside was held Sunday evening at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Ted Clifton. Mrs. Rae Attwood took charge and Mr. M. Elmer Ririe was guest speaker. Those present were: ilr. & Hrs. Gail Attwood Mr. Mrs. Dale Seward, Ma?. & Mrs. Ted Clif­ton, Misses Susie Saga and Elaine Harrison; Roy Toomer and Kay Miller. Mrs. Clifton and Mrs. Attwood served a dainty lunch. Mrs. Ralph Thrall and friend of Leth­bridge were Magrath shoppers 'Thursday. > JUST ARRIVE D—T 0 Q J A L CLOTH. FOR YOUR SPRING SEWING BE \ SURE AND SEE THESE NEW FABRICS. IN PLAIDS, CHECKS, AND FIGURED MATERIALS, LOVELY SHADES TO CHOOSE FROM. PRICES RANGE FROM $1.39, $1.49, $1.69 to $2.25. KRISKAY - THE FABRIC THAT TAKES LITTLE OR NO IRONING. JUST RIGHT TO MAKE THOSE SCHOOL DRESSES OUT OF FOR THE LITTLE MISS. IN SHADES OF BLUE, PINK, OR GREEN ON A WHITE BACKGROUND................................36" wide, $1.25 yd. Mr. & Mrs. Tom Beswick of Spring Cou­lee entertained their Sunday Night Club with slides and commentary of Trinidad given by Kenneth Balderson. About 35 people from Magrath and Spring Coulee at­tended. Lunch was served. linen tea toweling. Attractive blue or red borders.... "?1.00 per yard. LOST: Truck Chain between Earl Neilson’s norih corner and home. Elmer Bennett. HERE’S WHAT YOU’VE BEEN NYLON PLEATED NECK SCARVES THAT ARE FITTED ON A K VELVET "NECK BAND". ESPECIALLY TO FIT UNDER A COLLAR. SHADES OF REI WHITE, PINK, BLACK, BLUE, ETC..................690 » Mr. & Mrs. Earl Neilson returned home recently from a 5 week vacation spent at Utah, California, Arizona and Mexico. FOR BEAUTY TREATMENTS AND EVERYDAY BEAUTY CARE WE HAVE MAYBELLINE EYE BROW PENCIL. A SOFT SMOOTH MARKING PENCIL IN BUCK & BROWN. 290; MAYBELLINE MASCARA. BLACK & BROWN 350. Kitchen Aids For You, OVYN MITTS- No more . burns or scalds- 650 pr- BISH CLOTHS attractive colors-------190 & 250 Mr. & Mrs. Allan Holladay and Mrs. Lillian Taylor of Magrath attended the wedding of their brother, Lester Henderson to Miss Loa Johnson of Logan, Utah, on Friday, Feb. 12th in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Mrs. Taylor returned home Sunday while Mr. & Mrs. Holladay accompanied her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Oswald Hendersen of Rexburg, Id­aho and Mr, & Mrs. Lester Hendersen to Flor­ida. They plan to be gone about a month. fashion right jewelry for mila: WE HAVE A LOVELY ASSORTMENT OF COSTUME EARRINGS PRICED FROM 290 to 790 J NECK­LACES PRICED FROM 59$ to $1.05; BRACELETS, sets of earrings and necklaces g $2,915 AND $3.98; BROACHES FROM 290 to 590 BIRTHSTONE RINGS, AND OTHERS.......... 190 t, 590, Mr. & Mrs. J. L. Fellger had as their week-end guest, their daughter Barbara, nurse in training at the Calgary General Hospital. EVERYDAY HAND T0WEL3. COLORFUL STRIPES on a natural background, plenty of wear IN THESE ECONOMICAL TOWELS. PRICED AT 450 and 590 . ALSO BY THE YARD @ 690 Nominations which took place at the Town Hall Monday were as followss The Hospital Board—J. B. Bridge, Ping­ree Tanner and Tom Carter; the Town Coun­cil— Kenneth Hindley, E. T. Law, and Earl Tomlinson; School Board—H. H. Anderson, and V, A. Bennett, acclamation, Mayor E, P, Tanner was re-instated by acclam­ation. IN THE HARDWARE DEPT.i WE HAVE A GOOD SUPPLY OF POULTRY NBEDS - BROODER THERMOMETERS, BROODER WAFERS, STOCK PICKS, RENOSOL TABLETS, WATERING FOUNTAINS, SELF FEEDERS. Cyrus Card ordered Lamb Nipples at the Grocery Counter—We have a supply of "FAULTLESS" BRANjj SEAMLESS NIPPLES—15^ ea. For your lambing needs needs nowl "ACME" MADE CHROME SET MADE OF TRIPLE PIATED iHROME. TABLE TOP OF ATTRACTIVE RED ARBORITE RESITS SCALDING LIQUIDS, JflBNXk, ALKALIS, ALCOHOL, EJft, Reg. $89.5i SPECIAL $69.5t Mrs, Ruby Ririe of L;thbridge visited her s«n and daughter-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Shelton Ririe and family on Saturday. 'LEFT overs* from the silverware SALE-PRICES CUT AGAIN. 3 CORONATION SUGAR SHELLS, 2 MORNING STaR SUGAR SHELLS, 7 4 MORNING STAR BUTTER KNIVES, 5 MORNING STAR FORKS.. . ■. THE SUGaR SHELLS ARE REGULARITY $2»5*$i{jSEBtetAL.;£l.29 BUTTER KNIVESif.-Reg.- £.2458? Special 8la29« ©ItTNER FORKS. REG.- Si.65 $PE6IAL..v.'89£ WE ALSO HAVE .1.,CANTERBURY SaNDWICH TRuY Reg. $2.75 Sp. £1,19 1 PAIR DEVOWARE ANGEL FIGURINES. Reg. 34.00 pr. NOW 9Stf — Common sense in an uncommon degree i« what the world calls wisdom. Mr. & Mrs. Mahlon Bourne are the parents of a son bom Wednesday, Feb, 17th at the local hospital. AN EXCELLENT BARGAIN WHILE STOCKTAKING WE FOUND 10 QUARTS OF "K E M T 0 N E" REGULARILY $1.79........................... SPECIAL $1.29. FOUND: A Large Silk Headscarf in front of my house, Mrs. J. F. Hamilton. SEED AND SOIL SAVERS FOR FIELD Af® GAIDEN, V"i »If Y TOS AN leytosan, ®ergamma "C" uf oftaaldehyde | ceregafl, TREAT YOUR SEED AND PLAY SAFE FOR A GOOD CROP, VISIT US. •«« NEW IMPR8VED SPRING FILLED "SLUMBER KING" MATTRESS. NEW CONSTRUCTION FEATURES HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THIS NATIONAILY KNOWN FAVORITE. THE BORDER OF THIS MATTRESS IS PREBUILT uND NOW HAS THE FAMOUS INNER-ROLL CONSTRUCTION. "MORE COMFO..T THAN EVER BEFORE" REDUCED TO $59i5O. REMINGTON FOURSOME RAZOR //32 VOLT Reg; $26.75.......... Sp. $19.00 WE HAVE A QUARTER HORSE POWER 32 VOLT HEAVY DUTY MOTOR...Reg. $52.50.......... Sp. $39.58.... VISIT OUR HARDWARE DEPARTMENT FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS. WE CAN PLEasE YOU. WANT ADS NOTICE: The Lutheran Ladies Aid are hold­ing their first meeting at the home of Clara Ruzas, Friday, Fob. 26th at 2:3i P.M, (weather permitting.) All members please attend the meeting and bring your friendsi Mrs. J. L. Fellger* NOTICE TO PARENTS OF BEGINNERS: Registra­tion of beginners for school term commenc­ing Sept. 1954 will be hold in Room 1, Public School Friday, Feb. 26 at 2 P.M. Sharp. Beginners are eligible who will be 6 yrs. old by Dec. 3l/54» It is imperative that parents (only) attend. A School Read­iness Program will be outlined following the above date and we want ALL prospective beginners included. B. W. Dow. PaNTRY SALE: Saturday, Fob. 2# at Sherba’s Cafe at 1 P.M, Catholic Women’s League^ Mrs. F. Hufnagel, Mrs. J. Bozajeski. FOR SALE: Seed Oats, (Exeter.) No wild ones, Grown from registered seed. W. H. Foggin, Do3 Bonita. NOTICE: Tee monthly meeting of the Evening- Auxiliary will meet in the U.C. Hall Friday evening at 8 P.M. Miss Lila Enberg, dist­rict home economist will give a demonstra­tion on Copper Work. Esther Toomer, Sec. Por-liN/uN Ja/ind ip* O, u/e THU ST yo" ATTENTION KIDDIES: There will be a Children’s Dance, Sat­urday, Feb. 27th from 4 to 6 P.M. in the As­sembly Hall. All child­ren are invited to at­tend. Junior Orchestra in attendance. Free Admission, - Children’s Dance Committee,. DOUGHNUT SALE—The C. G. I. T. Girls are holding a Doughnut Sale on Sat., Feb. 20 at United Church. Phone Donna Robinson or Sandra James for delivery. "I am Mayor Tanner ef Magrath". Manager: "Where is Magrath?" GREEN AND GOLD BALI// From 9 to 12 in the Assembly Hall. Two Floor Shows at 10:30. Everybody Welcome. Good Orchestra* Magrath 1st & 2nd Ward M.I.A. FOR SALE NOW: Passenger Car License Plates and Driver’s Licenses. Farm Truck Licenses will be on sale March 8th. Gladys Coleman. CARD OF THANKS: We wish to express our sincere thanks to Dr. Dahl and nurses, to those who sent flowers, cards, loaned oars or helped in any way during our re­cent bereavement• The Bryan Meldrym Family. Remember JOHN DEERE DAY, Wednesday, Feb. 24th at 1:30 P.M* in the Park Theatre. Free Lunch after the show at our premises* Call for extra Free Tickets. Douglas Harker. FOR SALE: Washing Machine, $4f.Of, small Eleetile Stove (like new,) Oil Burnsr, En­amel China Cabinet, Frances Woolf,., Pho»e 267 BASKETBALL—On day, Feb. 20 th the Rock­ets will be at home to Raymond Union Jacks. This game is q must for Rockets and promises to be a thrillep. FOR SALE: Registered Hereford Bulls, 2 years old and Yearlings,- Earl Thomson. IKIED CHURCH NEWS: On Sunday, Feb, 21st, there will be the regul­ar services at Spring Coulee, Raymond and Mag* rath at 11:00 A*Mt; 2.^0 P»Mt; 7:30 P»M, respect* ively. The minister will include the series of ser-mond on Christianity and Cc®jmrunism(Subjeet: "The Policy of Christianity to Communism*") All Ladies of the Church-- are invited to sing in the choir, Choir practice is each Thursday night at 7:00 P.M, TOWN ELECTION, Monday March 2nd. LOST: Eye Glassed with Horn Rims. Leave at the Office. ANNUAL MAGRATH BO NSPIEL—Monday at 8 A.M. There will be 4 Events, 32 Rinks, 16 out of town—16 in. Harry Hillmer, Pres. LOST: 1 pr. Size 4 Boys Rubbers lost at the Saturday Valentine Dance. Please return to Reno Ray Perrons. FOR SaLE: S.M.R.D. Watermaster’s House at Spring Coulee. Its a bargain. Con­tact G.S, Brown, asst. Manager. Leth­bridge, Alta. Phone 2136, Lethbridge. We traded horses a month ago. Jim Frew, horse buyer, told us the one we got only had (one lamp.) We didn’t look the animal over at the time* Fifty years ago horse trading was big bus­iness, (a racket*) To-day the old horse trad­er Is in the used car business. ( Let the buyer be-ware.) Hal Meldrum told us a few days before leav­ing Salt Lake, 28 automobiles were auctioned off for $20.00 each. In Lethbridge the same cars would sell for $300.00 to $400.tO. - P.S. Used car dealers and soap manufact­urers should be forbidden the use of radio and television* February 19th & 20th. SunRipe Apple Sauce........a02. tins.........................................19b SunRipe APRICOT NRCTOR....... wnmaos....................17b SunRipe APPLY JUICY........ ...2B oz ti«s,,..,.3 tins for., ...,54b Murrays APPLY and RA3PB JRRY JAM.... ............75b KYLLOGGY CORNFLAK jS (family size) ..,.2pkg...,51b Buy a 3YA !# Sugay..,grated..:?!. 14 Howdy Boody Play Money inside. 39 b Bicycle vzith) Libby's Ketchup 25b Baby roll cheese J l#roll.......................................55b . H P Sauce..... 2# pkgs. of ' Christies or, l.B.C. craek1- ers ,35b 63b ittr nkgs. LONC- G Y.IA HOY................................ 49 b ® zr =r-s-7-—--1-------- ’■■AVt-S Hv mT -1 ------------------------------------ Puritan Potted id eats .........................3 tins............... . ............ PURjS TI33U .3 rolls,. 39 b LIFYBUOY HYALTH SOAP BARGAIN OFFZR 1 NYIGN NAIL BRUSH ONLY l»£-with 2 bars of LIFEBUOY HEALTH SOnP 2ib THIN GILL.jTT J RAZOR BLAB'jO .................8 blades for. r, Si 25b «>' Grajfefrui t ...96s Pir,k 3/ 33b TOMATOYS........ 1# otn.„. .. 39 £ YAMS.............a ib..................... 23b C 3L - 13Y CALIFORNL1... .a lb... 1 BY Radishes & green onions........2 bunches fOr...................27> N ew Spud S (Florida) ., or 39 [ Candy cello bag... 5p off ?•. ice