Magrath Store News (November 16, 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.)i iUGRATH TRADING COMPANY LTD. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1945. Eagrath, Alberta. STORE HOURS* 8,an. to 6 pm. Wednesday 8 an. to 1 pn. Saturday 8 an. to 7 pm, TELEPHON-ES; office 21, Hardware 34, Dry Goods 4r3, Groceries 4r2, I Kisses Ione Clifton, LaVern Bigelow and Grace Palmer, spent the weekend vi th their parents, prior to attending Teacher*s Con­vention in Lethbridge. Dean Cook, who is teaching at Milk River was also_home...».« A largo crowd attended the dance sponsorod by the i Local Legion Club, at the Assembly Hall, Monday even­ing, The door prize was won by Hyrum Henderson,—it was a White Woollen Mill Blanket^ tho prize waltz Was won by Mr. S: Mrs. L. B» Tannor, while Mr. & Mrs. Weal Billingsly won the jitterbug contest,-.....» Mrs. Sarah Sabcy cel­ebrated her 35th birthday Saturday, November 3rd, She recently returned from a trip to the States. Since her return, three weeks ago, she has made three quilt tops,.,.. Patients in the Mag-rath Municipal Hospital this week include: Mr. John Allen, Mr, Joe Holton, Misses Janora Jenks and Mary Yates. Mesdames C, A, Passey, Vern Bennett, J, L. Peterson, E, Lacquement and J. Bozajeski, HLss Bernice Wilde of Welling is the guest of her sister, Miss Melba Wilde at tho home of Mr, & Mrs. Smith Ackroyd... • This in the lovely Three ixifl set will put a sparkle eye of any girl. Seven items in the ever popular Flowers fragrance. By RICHARD HUDNUT evanishing cream FACE POWDER TOH.FT WATER TALCUM POWDER LIPSTICK ROUGE PERFUME FORMILADI’S CHRISTMAS GIFTS CHOOSE A WELL-KNOWN BRAND OB COSMETICS "THE THREE FLOWERS"* IS SURE TO PLEASE. ®E ILiVE ]_0 PIECE SETS © $.7,50. <■ -'7 PIECE SETS © $5,00 3 PIECE SETS © $4.15 3 PIECE SETS © $3.00 and 2 PIECE SETS © $2,00 ALsO SEPARATE PETCESj- Dustijig Powder $1.25 sy.so • Your friend will simply adore this ultra smart package of Three Flowers Thiletries . . . Cleansing and Vanishing Crec.m, Toilet Water and Cologne, Thlcuni. Brilliantine, Face Powder, Ronge, Lipstick and Perfume . . . And all in the ever popular Three Flowers Fragrance. A gift to be cherished. GIFT SET three flowers TOILETRIES By RICHARD HUDNUT Face Powder $.65 Rouge,.....65 Lipstiok.,,65 Talc .......35 Miss Jane Bradshaw spent the weekend at Caldwell, the guest of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. R. D. Bradshaw... Mr. co Mrs. Armand Sabey were recent visitors in town from Diamond City,.,,,,, Miss Betty Harris of Chin is visiting relatives and friends,,, I i I i l The First Ward Intermediates met at the home of Miss Maxine McClain, Wednes­day, Not, 7th for thair Halloweeen party. Twenty-two guests were prosont to enjoy games and singing, A real Halloween lunch was served.• Mr. & Mrs, Bob Minion and family, Tom McAdam and Roy Rollingson of Leth­bridge spent the weekend here,•••••• A NEW STOCK OF MEN'S 4-BUCKLE 2-BUCKLE AND ]-BUCKLE OVERSHOES HAS JUST ARRIVED. A SHIPMENT OF MEN'S STANFIELD UNDERWEAR IS DUE TO ARRIVE SHunTLY. ASK THE NEXT TIME YOU ARE IN. Friends will be sorry to learn of tho passing of Mrs. Herman W. Johnson, Sr,, of Lethbridge, formerly of Spring Coulee. Funeral services will be held today, Thurs­day at the Southminster Church.,..... Mrs. Ed. Woods had as her guests her daughter and children, Mrs, Supina, Avril and Nick,..,..*. Misses Julia Burgess, Mary Long, Max­ine McClain and Dorothy Deglow spent the weekend in Lethbridge,,.,., BOY’S "CARLETON" WITH ZIPPER FRONT....KNITTED CUFF-BAND NECK-BAND -nND WAISTBAND.......... IN.SIZES 28, * 30 32 34, IN MIXED SHARES OF NAVY GrIen ’b-ID MAROON. SUITABLE FOR SCHOOL OR DRESS.... Mr. Ra.y Anderson of Taber, . . Mr, c" Mrs, Bob Heggie and Mrs. Fairbanks of Raymond attended the funeral of the former's mother, Mrs, Anna Anderson,..,, Messrs, Weldon and Bert Keaney of Lethbridge a.re guests at the home of Lindon Bone.,.,., LADIESi...MISSES;t,e<OIRLS^.,, MINTER COATS have just” arrived, ALONG- WITH THESE WERE CHILDREN’S THREE-PIECE SETS. HURRY WHILE THEY LA5TJ Assorted colors, sizes and styles, The largest selection of coats this’ season. AN EARLY SHOPPER'S CHOICE FOR A LOVELY GIFT THAT IS SURE TO PLEASEJ ,r Members of the Helping Hand Club Wt. 'hostesseCat a Farewell Pal'ty honoring Mrs, M, McAdam j ' Wednesday afternoon at th© home of Mrs. Harriet Palmer^ Those present included: Mesdames: Margaret McAdam* Harriet Palmer, Irene"Bly, Jean Blumel, Kay Blumel, Leona Loxton, Elsie Murray, Marinda Bradshaw, Nora Ackroyd, Louise James, Lily Spring, Nellie Eelger, Olive Heap and Mary Nelson, The guest of honor re­ceived many lovely gifts from her friends, including a lovely tablecloth from the Club. a three flowers FOR AN UP-TO-D YOUNG LAD’ • A Gift Set that's sure to bring exclamations of joy from the lucky girl . . . smartly packaged and containing fragrant Three Flowers make up items Toilet Water, Face Powder, Rouge, Lip- . — - _ stick and Perfume............................... ' By RICHARD HUDNUT The Christmas Gift that is sure to Please. Knowledge is everything; a man cannot go very far wrong on a subjeot he knows a lot about and he can ways make an impression when he talks about it..,.. Tact is the judicious use of one's powers at the rifcht time. Talent is something; but tact is overy-thing.... A.very delicious lunch was served. Mrs. McAdain will leave this week for Lethbridge where she will make her home with her son Tom, who is employed there... GIVE FURNITURE THIS YEAR....WE HAVE FOOTSTOOLS COFFEE TABLES END TABLES OCCASIONAL CHAIRS. for Every Room including Bed­Rooms- BEDROOM SUITES LOUNGL SUITES, CHESTERFIELD SUITE". ETC. OR IF YOU PRE. FER ...ELECTRICAL LAMPS in various sizes and styles. Shop Early and Avoid the Rush! Magrath Trading Co. Ltd, Monday evening Miss Melba Wilds was | hostess to th© following at the hone of Mr. | & Mrs. Snith Ackroyd, Misses Marilyn Dudley Nadine Dow, Joan Ririe, Bernico Dudley, i Dorothy Miller, Marjorie Dudley and Bernice- Wilde. Messrs. Bernard Critchfield, Gordon, Colenan, Max Hamilton, and Reno Lizty, Delicious refreshments were served after | which the guests attended the dance at the | Assembly Hall..... ________ ________ —IHUKITiNG KRivTS WITH AN g»» BLADE OE HIGH GRADE CARBON STEEL....HEAVY LEATHER HANDLE....A WELL MADE SCABBARD OF SMOOTH HEAVY LEATHER. THE ANSWER TO THE HUNTER’ S KNIFE PROBLEM; ONLY................................................................................$5.25 Mr. & Mrs, E. J. Karran and family of : Picture Butte attended the funeral of his • grandmother, the late Mrs, Anna Anderson...; .LADIES.,..WE HAVE JUST UNPACKED a SHIPMENT OF MxiRTHA WASHINGTON HOUSE DRESSES. THERE ARE A WIDE VARIETY COLORS' ' ....STYLES AND SIZES. CaLL EeRLY AND HAVE A COMPLETE RANGE TO CHOCBSE FROM I z ** 4 ** Funeral services for the late Mrs, Anna Anderson, pioneer of the Magrath district, were hold In the First Ward Chapel, Thurs­day, November 8th with Bishop Elmer Ririe in charge of the following services. Elder Bail Ehlert offered the opening prayer, after which Elder A. R. Briggs gave an account of the life of the deceased. Bishop Elmer Ririe offered condolences to the bereaved family, A vocal duet, "The Old Rugged Cross" was beautifully rendered by Mrs, James B. Harker and Rulon Harker, A male quattetto, L.B. Tanner, J, H, Bridge J, Orson Bridge and Howard Fletcher, sang "Leading Me Home;1 The choir rendered "Sister, Thou ’Vast Mild and Lovely", and "Rest, Rest for the Weary Soul" with J, 0, Bridge conducting and Mrs. D, H, Keeler accompany . Grandsons of the de­ceased V/erc pallbearers, Alan and Blaine Anderson, Tommy Karren, AJay Anderson, Max end Robert Hamilton. Closing prayer was offered by Elder A.1 M, Merklcy. In­terment took place at the local cemetery with Christenson Brothers in charge of arrangements.,,•••••••,. A NjIRV SHIPMENT OF GUTTA PERCHA RUBBERS ARRIVED TODAY* THURSDAY MORNING IN SIZES 4 to 7-|- with a "Campus Heel", fits a Loafor, Priced at,,,.,»,,,«,850 a pr. IXTURES FOR EVERY JRGDM LIVING ROOM DROP LIGHT* scientifically de­signed for efficient light with no eye strain. You’ll admire the beauty of design. The 16" frosted glass bowl in a peach tone is sus­pended by link chain, $17.95 and $19.95 KITCHEN OR BATHROOM UNITS, Fitted with porcelain base. Opal glass globe with clear pressed glass bottom, giving wide diffusion of light. Two styles (round or square. $1,80 and $2,25 PORCH LANTERNS with Amber colored shades. With bronze colored receptacle. Each..••••••$1.85 IVORY ENhviEL DOUBLE SOCKET UNIT suitable for the fireplace, buffet or in the hall. $1.60 U.LQINIED FURNITURE About fifty veterans from World War X, To try too hard to make people good iB and World War 2 paraded from the Legion one Way to make them worse. The only way Hal] to the local Cenitaph to place wreaths to mako them good is to bo good, remenber-in remembrance of those who gave their ing well the beam and the note. lives, and to attend a special program under George McDonald. th© oopable direction of Douglas Harker, H. C, Poulsan led the audience in singing______________________________________________________ "O’ Canada". Miss Nadine Dow gave a reading whioh she composed in memory of her cousin, Klane Harris, who lost his life in battle, "To a Brave Lad",-she was accompanied by her brother Kay. Dishop ftlnor Ririe gave an address after which a Two-minut© Silence was observed. The closing song Was "God Save The King", Better be tactful than talented. Tact measures the difference between success and failure,,,,,, We have a large number of Water Tumblers, assorted styles and prices. * / 3„ I*' I I MaGRaTH LIONS CLUB MAGRATH ALBERTa November 9th, 1945, Dear Lions- Tho regular meeting of the Club will be held in the Assembly Hall on Monday, the 12th of November at 7:30 PA-., The speaker f&fr the evening will be Mr, George Spencor who has just returned from overseas, George has a. good st«<py to tell. It will bo interesting. There will also bo other numbers on tho program. It is also important that we have a full attendance at this meeting to make arrangements for the coning oamival. Yours truly, J. T. Steele, Secretary, Ney, 2/45, George gave a splendid talk; and the Carnival is well on its vayi IN ASSORTED STRIPES THAT WILL EASILY PLEASE THE MOST PARTICULAR OE xIEN, SHIRTS THAT WILL DO UP AND LOOK G00Do... SHIRTS THAI WILL "BE AT HOLE" AT ANY OCCASION COMPLETE RANGE OE SIZES, 'fl.95 Brighten up your old shirt, Set of the new shirt with a NEW TIE, „ye have a large stock, Uhfto Gifts early. Ties are priced from 50^ to $1,00 Moat-rationing and its Ill affects have not helped the cattle market across Canada,, Receipts continue to be heavy and no ono ' can imagine how any hope of fulfilling a commitment 3uch as was made for overseas could hope to be filled under normal supp­lies, Cur prisoners of war got lots of meat; our returning heroes will have to sing "0 Canada" with very little meat under their belts. Why arc our horses that we ' have such surpluses of not going to Europe” About three million taxpayers have a load to lift. Let us hope the implementing of meat rationing doesn't murder tho cattlo industry liko th© hog production has boon cut to ribbons. By 0, A, Brown. HUSBANDS TO BURN, BLANKETS FOR GIFTS Whito Ottawa Valley ,,,,,$11,50, 12,50 14.50 rtEVEASIBLESj Satin Bound, Maroon and Tan, Rose and Gold, Rose and green, each $9.95 WHIPP-ED ENDS, Roso & Blue................ $6.95 MOTOR RUGS( St ewart Plaid, fringed ends $7.95 IN TRJLNSIT A shipment of MEN'S THBUTT'S SHOES and nO E Conductor (to woman who is crying): Madam is there anything I can do for you? First Lady: No I’m on my way to Florida to cremaite my fifth husband. Later tho condudter returned to tho same car and found another woman crying. Conductor: And now, what is the natter ’with you madam? Second Lady: That woman has husbands to burn, and I haven't any. IF YOU HAVEN’T RECEIVED EXACTLY SHAT YOU ShNTED IN. THE PAST,...CALL -AND SEE THE 3 STYLES OF OXFORDS AND THE MEN*S SHOES. WE ARE SURE WE CAN PLEASE YOU WITH THIS SHIPMENT, AT THE PARK THEATRE: Friday and Saturday hMAKKIaGE IS A PRIVATE AFFAIR" Monday and TuBed&y " SEELIN' THROUGH". A LIONS CARNIVAL IS COMING- TO TOW! DEC­EMBER 6th and 7th. "BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER BEFORE"., NOTICES SENIOR BASKETBALL GAME# Friday, Not. 16th at the Mograth High School Gym. Kagrath "Lions" vs, Lethbridge "Murdocks", Tinas- 8 p.m, Admission, 25^, 15^ & 100- WANTED: Jersey Milch Cows (5), West Raley Colony, Phone . R106, FOR SALE: pair girls tube skates, white fehods size 2. $4,50 Mrs. A. Ley FOR SALE: Cream Separator, in good condit­ion. Cheap for cash. Mr, Nc C. Neilson. FOUND: Child’s Blue.Knitted Mittenj Child’s Leather Mitt initialed D.E.O.j Reading glasses with round lens with silver frane and howa. Call at News Office, FOR SALE: 2 Heifers (part Jersey) to freshen soon. ®ta. Bigelow. FOR SALE: j. hand, washer, enanel tub,... practically new, Mrs. Jill Harker. FOR SALE: 8 piece dining roon suite, Mrs. A, M. Merkley FOR SALE: one A-grade York boar. Ed Jensen FOR SALE: g Registered Yorkshire Boars, ready for service. McIntyre Ranch, FOR SALE: Modern, five-roomed Bungalow, Hardwood floors, full basenent. Phone 42, Write P.O. Box 147, Ike Sabey, THE OPTIMIST CREED. ' PROMISE YOURSELF___ TO be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind, TO talk,health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet, TO nake all your frfcends feel that there is something in than. ^0 look at thg sonny side of everything and make your optinjim ooms true, TO think only of the best, to work only for the best and to expect only the best, TO be just as enthusiatic about the success of others as you are about your own. TO forget the mistakes of the past and pres on to the greater achievements of the future, ....Christian D. Larson. VACCINES: Close to 5,000 dosjs or vaccine have already been handled this year by our Hardware Dept. This is real testimony to the fact that the vaccines handled by us are both fresh and dependable. Every calf 9hould be vaccinated Ggainst Blackleg and 1 Hemorrhagic Septicemia, We carry Franklins let us have your orders. WATSON GLOVES AND MITTS: t/q have dozens of pairs of those which sell for $1,75 and $1,95 HABACURE: We have a quantity of Habacure in the 5 lb. packages, which are selling at 980 SALT: just arrived a carload of Alberta Salt at $28,00 a ton. LEATHER GOODS: Bronco Halters, made of black double sewn harness leather at $4.95, BRIDLES: complete With reins, but minus bits $9,75, SPURSf one pair at $4.75 The question: "Who ought to be boss?” Is like asking "Who ought to be the tenor in the quartette?" Obviously, the man who can sing tenor, ••••••Henry Ford, for the Teekend.o..,, BEEFs­.- per.lb Sirloin Steak.. 0... 40 Round St eak.„«o....33 Blade Roast........ 27 Round Bone Roast...27 Rolled Pot Roast...2b VEAL:. Loin chops...... 40 Shoulder Roast..27 Stewing Veal.... 17 Shank >.... IRA-TENDER YOUNG- PORK" Leg Roast................39 Chops.. oocflaBCooo^c 30 Shoulder Roast, ,..2.7 Loin Chops.......40 Shoulder......... 25 Sausae—>e000000 oooeoeo 20 Stew............ 0 9 MILD HOMR CURSD BACON, □ •aaooooaoooooooooooooo OlcaocoooaoacooooOQoaco NOTICE: NOVEMBER 23 rd. A Big Day in Magrath. Supper at the'Assembly Hall. Relief Society Oatering. Soout Dance at 7 o’clock to 9. Novdlty Danes 9 to 12. Everybody Welcome. Watch for further advertising of this big event. ration time table Weok beginning Monday, Nov. 12/45. Bitter: Coupons Nos. 116 to 129 Sugar: Coupons Nos. 46 to 6Y Preserves: Coupons Nos. 33 to 57 and Pl to P 21. Meat: Coupons M 1 to M 11. per lb................... 45/ 0300000000000000000 o o o o □ o a ooooo«occaoooo©floa ACCOMPLISHMENT . _ .... It’s not what you’lldo when you’re older. Tomorrow, noxt week or next year, /'But what you accomplish of finish Before tonight's hhadows draw nearj For nothing is gained on the norrow, ' For work then no one draws pay, So earnestly strive to accomplish The task one should finish each day. ——Alonzo Newton Benn. TODAY’S ARRIVALS INCLUDED : WOOL DRESSES FOR THE MODERN MISS SPUN RAYONS FOR THE MATRONS BRUNCH COATS FOR THE HOUSEWIFE. PHONE 4r2 MAGRATH TRaDING COMPANY LTD. MaGRaTH aLBERTA, RAISINS* Austrailas, 1 lb. Unit, 15^ per lb. SALMON* Clover Leaf, Limit 1 tin.,.,..,,140 SARDINES* Brunswick, 2 for,,»•»»••.••»,».170 For a 'Quicker, Moro Tempting Break- Fast ♦,.»5ervQ Aunt Jemima’s Pan- Cakes, Per pkg........190 FOR a FaSTER3 , MORE EOONOi.'iIC^iL GLErAJSEii GET OLD DUTCH Weekend Special 2 ting for 180 lb. bag.... Golden,.... ....250 ....17^ for........ •••.230 FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FOR THE RASPBERRY JAM* per bottle, 2 coupons....460 GREENGAGE JAM ,,,,.................................................... 330 BEREX CEREAL,................................220 P®5, 2 pkgs.••••280 QUaKER PUFFED WHEAT* g for,,....,,......190 HANDY SOSAS,,,,,,,,,,,,................ 390 MACARONI* 5 lb.,».«390 TOMATO JUICE* 4 tins.,.530 APPLE JUICE* go . ............................. ......,,..180 , . LUNCH COUNTER SPECIAL SATURDAY* NOV. jjth •WINCMEAT PIE A LA MODE” 150 WEEKEND,.,.... GRAPES* 2 lbs................................................. 38jg ORANGES* medium, per doz............ $50 GRAPE FRUIT* Pink* 3 for,...........220 APPLES* 3 lbs................... 850 CABBAGE* per lb.....................030 MI SCETJ-JgjLBOUS NEEDS FOR THE HOME SOS PADS* g packages for 270 MOUSE TRAPS* 2 for 90 PROPHYLAC^TIC TOOTH BRUSHES 230 IP4.1NA TOOTH PASTE* large size tub© 47