Magrath Store News (April 6, 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.7, TELiiI’HONES:'5* Office 21, Hardware 34 Dry Goods 4r3, Grocery Dept, 4r3 — i S a.m. to 6 p, m. Weds 8 a.m, to 1 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday Appil 6, 1945 -- M«a?rath, Allerta. MIRACLE POULTRY FEED. Transforms for quart sealer 100' each. GALLON JAR Hth 24 boles for individual feeding, 30/ each. We have our comppete stock of s- CARDBOARD FEED TROUGHS with individual feeding places. 2 for 250 Pasture Mix., Afalfa, Grass Seeds, Covers, etc. comlf^'te with fount, 650 meeicine hat . » WHITS WAR E SseeiaLly priced — STOCK UP NOW.. Cups and saucers, •»»•,.*•••»....••.210 Cereal Dishes, .........•••••••••••150 Milk Jugs, 40 ozM ... .... *...<■• ...95o Mixing Bowls, large .750 KM.ng Bowl a, rimdidm......... ■■•■■«.50o Dinner Plates, large..♦,»...«*..,,,.2O0 SUMP PUMP for pumping out basements, cellars, etc. Price......$62.50. OPEN END WRENCHES* se-fc ?f Molybdenum. Prioed: $3.45 a set, WHISK Broom,.each 250 WOODEN HANDLE* suitable for large file or soldering iron.............. each lOjjj. WIRE BnU8HESreach 150 GASKET U iilEENT*. # o B . # t. . . a t # a . *00 GASKET kiAKER*t* 60^> RADXaTOR SOLDER SEAL.......................... ....350 CARPENTER RULES "RAYBONE” Lineman, 3 ft. large black letters.,........... ...$1.20 3 ft, rule, small lotters....,800 CARPENTER PENCILS*oach 100 carpenter _ n‘D-w.pmi j 1 j! . j nod. size only. $1.15 a■'A,.L j P”i <J ) Overheard at the Rod and Gun Banquetj- FredJTurner to an old school mate: "Do you r^meber the day Dan Brown was born? That was the only day we ever got a holiday In Mr. Brown's room’’,.....,. Monday we noticed irrigation orewe busy in the Welling district, replacing head- -■tes, "weirs", etc....... Hrs. C. Matkin was a recent visitor at Milk River, th8 gu^st of her daughter and son-in-law, Hr. £ Hrs. Harold Anderson..,, Mrs, J. H, Rasmussen loft Wednesday morn­ing for Olds, whurc she will attend the graduation of their daughter, Alico Faye, who is a student at the Olds Agricultural School...... Frank Sabey and Leonard Harris, Cardston Lions, stopped off here in their way to Raymond, for charter night....... LITl'LE GIRLS STRAW OR FELT HA S in assorted colors and shapes...., $1.05 t o 2.35 Easter visitors in Magfath included: Hisses Annie Moll, Grace Palmer, Ione Clifton, Gladys Baldorson, Roma Turner, Ruth Anderson, Hope Alston and June Mc­Cormick, Cal Lindwall, Doran Ingram and Bob Dudley all of Calgary....... Mesdames Christie Harker and Alvira Bridge returned home this week from the States where they have spent the past throe weeks.,..... Jay Passey of His Maj’estyjNavy returned home Monday morning to spend a 42-d^y Je ave. Jay has been gone 18 months''and has made several tripe across the Atlantic. Ocean, While away he produced a bearcP." x Even his mother didn’t know him,,.... JH1M S Pyjamas. In white, Blue and Pink, Sizes 8 to 14, Easy to launder and will give plenty of wear. We understand the reason the Jr. Relief Society didn’t cater to the 250 patrons of the ’’Rod and Gun Banquet” , was that they insisted on carrot pudding, while the oluh members wanted pie a la mode. Anyway it strikes us that the Juniors are more for "preaching" than serving roast turkey and slk. Mr. & Mrs. Bert Toomor, Kr. Gerald James, Mrs. Marjorie Dickson, Mifi&es Alice Blumel, Thelma Killer, Betty and Joyce Minion all of Lethbridge, wore Easter hol­iday visitors in Magrath....... Miss Marjorie Harker and Miss Arvilla Dudley were Easter Holiday visitors from Edmonton...,... & Mrs. William Jasman ontortai ed tho follow­ing at Court Whist: Mr. £ r Mrs. L. E, Pharis, Mr. S'. Mrs. Harry Hill; nor, Mr, ft Mrs. S. Sorenson, Mr £ Mrs, V. Dog-low, and Mr. £ Mrs. Glon Robin son. Prices were won by : Ladies first, Mrs. Mini nj ladies second, Mrs. Doglowj Mon's first and socond, Mr. G. R ibins ?n and D. Minion, respect ively. A daint plate lunch was served by the ho stoss...... ~ Mrs. Jean Jyman of Lcthbridg spent Easter at the hone of her father, Mr. C, R. Minor. Jean just returned from Salt Lake City, whore sh: visited her sist Mrs. Marilyn Duranto..... Jack Pstirs n is a patient in the Holy Cross Hospital, Cal­gary. Mrs, J. Peterson, and her sister, Mrs, Mildrod Peterson w..ro also in Cal gary. Mildrod returned home, by plane, Thurs­day........ Enid Coloman and friend of Wrenthaa are spending tho hoj. idays with Mr. £ Mrs. B. Gull and family,... 'Word has been received by Mrs , Ida Anderson, that hor son, Pat Chipman has arrived safely • overseas...... Mr. & Mrs. '.fci. Ellis and family of Lcth-bridgo, spent Saturday in town visiting friends...... : i | Fashion Portrait 0PC0AT3 s ’’Head" tho Parade in one of these Spring headliners by Stetson and Biltmore. 1945 season colorings in snap brim styles, rb A r\ (X Balmaccans Spring Shades Newest '3£.95 7 tweed PANTS For sportsv.Bar or general use. Tweed Pants in the newest colors and patterns. All sizes. Stop into Spring clad in one of our newest Tweeds, Fashionable shades and patterns make these an ideal buy. Herringbone* Duno-gals, Checks. Grgy, iluo, Green mixtures.____ Our selection of the latest patterns and col'-T9 make this store the neckwear centre. Informality is the fashion keynote for 1945. Versatile Sport Jackets that can do service with all your trousers are and integral pa □ale wardrobe this season, selection today. Sizes 34 t On Larch 28, the Alberta Termle was the scene of a pretty wedding when Lias Rachel Reva Rasaussen and Lloyd D. Woodruff were united in mariuLoge. Pres. Z, W, Jacobs, uncle of the groom, officiated. A reception was held in the afternoon at the home of the groom's nothor, Mrs. Aice Woodinff, Many friends and relatives were present at both the w^t^c^iing and reception.- A quiet reception was hold in the evening at tho hone of the brido's parents, Hr. & Mrs. JM, Rasrnuusen. Those present wore: Mr. ci Mrs. L.D, Woon^fif of Cardston, Mr, & Mrs. B. J, Raanussen of Picture BuUte, Mr. <£ Mrs, L. M. Rasmussen, Mr, ft Itos. J. H, Robert and DcJAne. Raacel's wedding dross was a floor length whhte crepe sheer, while her going way ouSfit was a freshwater green suit with contrasting coat and accos-orics, The happy young couple left for a shout honeymoon to CdLgary, Rosemary and. points north, Rachel will teach the rest of the sohool tern; tho groom is farming near Cardston........... Boys in the Services hero on leave in­cluded: Lee Clifton, George Turner, Fred ,/ Pyatt, L. B. Tamer, Neal Billingsly, and Jim Clifton,........... Mrs, Fern Hoggie end son of Raymond are the guests of her parents, Mr, ft Mrs, Nephi Boehme, Mrs, Ardath Bly, Mrs. Ella Bennett Harker....... ^cont'd above). MENDING CeTTON MENDING WOL HOOKS ft EYES per doz. 50 SHOE LACES Black, Brown, Wit i , 27" ft 36" 50 SE./ING uuiCil! i< NEEDLES (Sing 50 ea. EDLE EH READER 50 BARETTES 50 ea. BOUGLE, &gtd. colo : 2 for 350 ORANGE STICKS 50 ea. SKEEN WOOL grey only. Reg. 550 Now 390 A bridal shower was givon in honor of Mrs, Lloyd Woon^f:f (neo Rachel Rasims.'sen) Thursday afternoon at tho Assembly HaH, An onjoyablc progm was conducted by Miss Nadine Dow. A sing-song was conducted by Misses Nadine Dow and Melba Wildo. A piano duet was played by Nola and Lusclle Maakin. Vo&cal Solos by Bcv rley Austin, Tho mother of the brirt, Mrs, J, Rismui^eii, rendered a vocal solo, Mrs, Mildrod Hurker gavo a reading, Mstlt Madino Mchlltin and Darlcnc Saboy rtndcrtr a vocal duet, A vocal solo by Mdba Wildo was followed by a piano solo by Norma Rrio. A rltrlng was givon by Leila. Taylor, Mrs. Foneohlt Bochmo, titttr of the brirt, gave a humorous gazette con­cerning tho likos, dislikes and opinions of the brUo. Tho bri-do was assisted by Mrs, Maric Bevans, Mrs, Fontclla Boohrno and Mss Bornico Dudey, at tho g.ft table. Sho re­ceived many lovely gifts for vw.ich she grac­iously expressed her thanks. Lunch was serV' Mss Botty Hairis and friend were the holiday guosts of Mss Nadine Doo.,,. Ur. ft Mis, Ira Bourne and son, and Mss NoHa Lorton of Raymond worn holiday visitors,....,. Mr, Stoclc Blunol returned homo Mon­day from a four months L.D.S. Msdon, spent at Moose Jaw/, OLIs and EIaonton..,. Mr. ft Mrs, R. M. Matson had as thatr wllklnd guess, the latter's aunt, Mrs. B. Loohro of Cmesor, ^Moeaner......... Mss Francis Cooper spont tho Eastor weekend at C^oadIt.e, v-siting friends and relativees..!... Fri-oms wll bo sorry to hear of the passing of Carl Loose, WoOrotday, Appa.1 4th at Calgary. Mr, Loo so has boon in ill health for some time...... Cooifcmnce visitors to Seat Lake City include Bishop Ond Mrs. C, C. and Smith A^key!! ........ Friday evening a large crowd turned out to the MusiofOl and Vaarety Show, Which was held at the Assembly Hall, sponsored by the Amuemeent ConmLttte, .proceeds to buy a new piano for the, HU, Reed Bennett led 'the congregation in the opening soitt-'O'CEaiada", The ladies quart­ette from Sirling was unable to attend, so the Lions Qurteete, (Reece Gibb, Dean Ben-ett-, Ken Long and J, E. Harker) ably sub­stituted with two apprcoriate selections accompeanied at the piano by Mrs, Hana DHL, Misses Mona Mired and Dora Woolf of Card-ston, young toe-dancer:- artists oleverly en-tertanned the audience with a couple of numtees. After which Mss Kathleen Brewer­ton did two solo tap dancea, K<eidl.mei May-belle Alderson and Emma Dahl, talented Ray­mond pianists rendered a piano duet, The star of the evening, Elsie Person accomp­anied by Beaarice Livingstone played several violin selections which w.-re enjoyed exceed­ingly, Kathleen Brewerton again pleased the crowd \dth an­other solo , , dance, Beat­rice Living-' ston gave a piano solo, Rondo Dahl the '•Ditch Orator" of Raymond created the —(ennt'd bp.jow) I BEEJr Roosts Rolled Rons,, Rolled Prirao f gfeialtty. .Me ate vy Shoulder Cut, PORK Leg of Book...,............30 a lb. Shoulder Roast• ..*•..•»•••2O a lb, Pork CColSi,300 a lb, Pork Sansae,.«• ,• «*,,200 a lb ..............,.,«2 for 350 Spare &bs..,i,...,...,,,200 ^Tern^der,o^,ns*«.«450 a' lb, » big merriment of the evening mth his Ditch oration, Bertha Greg^n "the songbird of the South" beauH^Ey rendered two voeM. solos, Our own Virginia. Helton delighted with her usually fine renditions on the trump q), The Cardston danoers entertained with two cleverly arranged tap drncesj foil owed by a solo toe dance by Miss Brewerton, Joe McLeean, by special request, thrilled the audience aith "Old Man RLvor" and the "Lood's Prayer", Bmna Dan!, the accamranst, Mss Thelma Smith acclmteadied the Cardston stars,' The closing numbers were violin sel actions by Elsie Person, Beaarice Living­ston, accomipndit. Jay Hamlton, on behiaLf of the Am £^6)^ Comm dee thanked the people for their ratrongge. Reed Bennett led the audience in "God Save the King", the remainder o^- the evening was spent in f y „ • Three times, of late, hoodlums have ' broken into the elevators, Stolen stamps, etc. Every pane of glass in the scale - house was broken and parts of the soales thrown into a snow drift, , The Albbrta Pool Agent threatens to in­take the Law^ (Tdd) in his own hands to protect their property, These boys should be t^sken into custody at once for their own good, When boys -sart house-breaking and stealing it is time somebody did some­thing a'bout it,*„»,,, NOTICES RED CROSS Moonhly Useeing w.11 be held at the Town Ha.1, Tuesday, Appr.1 10-th at 8 o'clock, All officers please att end., NOTICE? The SMNG ROOMS for the Red Cross are now in the Hillmer Buulding, in the rooms previously occupied by the Denti^sj, A.1 ladies take note of the 0 ilQlg©* o o o » o o Steak: i 28o a lb, LoOm, • .••••••••••'•• • •.,.3■0 a lb 300 a lb, T-Bone •••.•,••,•••• a lb 27o a lb, Rib Sta!r,,•■•.,.••• •.,..ooo a lb 260 a lb, Round, ....... ..,.,3<0 a lb H AMB U RC jjR i ,20o a lb, *,2 for 350 A good variety of.cooked Meaas, Bring in your empity lard tins f«>a refill 160 a lb, • 20 lb. tins.,.of lardd,,.,,,.,,,,$3,00 wANTEDs Good Beef and VeM, * , Meat Maaret, NotTlCE's mhe Alberta Farmers Union No. 388 wll hold a meeting at the Town HaH, Weenneday, Aprrl'llth at 8:30 r«^m, There •w.11 be imppiotant business discussed,, A good attendance is requested, Tie Pres­ident of the Lethbridge Packing Co, (-FRlon ■ Dahl) wil be present to iralk.• There will also be muscat dlmters and added . lterloeiodi. Ladies are espaecMly invited WaMace DiHey, Pres, Mary B, Pharis, Sec, Treas, ,■11) ■■■MRlMWllH , NOTTCEx- There vwll be a Soocal at Reeief Soocoty, Tiesday, Arrl 10th, All ladies are invited to attend and bring yolrolwn • handiwork, Ereryrni welcome, Mrs, Smith Ackrojud, , Mrs, Florence Easton and sons are visiting at tho home of Mr, l-Mrs, Ervin Sabeyy*vn»»«» T\h,<k in sly OK; t/l6 z< lir. t: Mrs. Sorcn And­erson had as thoir hol­iday guosts, thoir daughters: Mrs. K. Jos-sop and ffsoijy of Ray­mond, Mrs. F. Ivans anc funily of Bcazor, and Mrs, D. Jos sop and family of CutBank, Miss Graoo Yager, R. 3pont tho past week at Clarosholm whoro sho was the guest of her brother and wife,... Miss Marion Hood Miss Martha Houston vistod friends at M icinc Hat....... Mrs. Hazel Hood io / visiting rcletivos and friends...... Mrs. Annio Kerr and daughter of Nobleford is tho guest if her mother, Mrs. Laura Anderson.....■ Mrs, Mario Bevans was a recent visitor from Cardston......... 7 £ j j j > j Rayon Crepe and B enib erg fashions that are an overture to Spring, colorfully expressing the fresh­ness of the new sea­son. Frilled or p ly peplumod styles. 04.Q5 to 15,95 zestful, tangy .............. BLOUSES New in their Spring-brilliant oolors and patterns. Dimitys, Sheers, Crepes, ared, ruffled, or stitched cardigan necklines. spring star..,,. sparkling......... SUITS' 1397, 50 H /\1 ii kJ Cardigans noted for their accessory-versatility ... Dress-makers that do equal­ly right by beloved berets and be-veiled bicycle bonn­ets. .. .doll-waist od, one-buttoned jackets, front and back pleats, many othor features. Colors aglov vd th Spring,,.. Hats of individuality.in luxury of felts or straws. the Mr, Mrs, Ross Whitehead had as their guests last wo ok, her sister and brother, Mrs, Edna Johnson and Floyd Anderson, also a faiccc, Miss Zelma Anderson all of Barnwell,...., Misses Norma Thom­son, Uarylou Ririe and Mr, Malcolm Bridge spent the weekend in Calgary... Mrs. Wallace Wildo and Mrs. W, W, Wildo of Welling were ro-cent visitors at tho J. A. Ririe Junier B.-rtortairmon't A Jitroy Darco under the heading of Jr. En- j terjFtiuaorri;, hold at the Assembly Hdl on Easter Monday, was a huge success. An almost j i equal number of boys and girls attended. FundenenicOL wcutz step was taught by Jay Ham- j I iltoh, vwth music by the High School Orchest-[ ra. The co-operation of the boys and girls was splendid. The boys were really "King Snoots'1 that night. The prise, a knife, was j won by Bobby RcharUson, This e]ntertao]meot j was sponsored by the Junior ReHef Society and there wll be another on Sat, Ar’! 14th 1 same tine, 7 till 9, the admission 10^. High School Orcheetra supplying the music. NOlTICEi The Mayor and the Town Coou.oUl have asked me to get up a choor for V-Day» We are asking all the singers from all the Kograth Chu^cIens and anyone else who would like to j join in the singing to come out for a rehear^ sal next Sunday at the First Ware Church at | 3 p.n, This is your invitctOonl Thank you, f .........Orson Bridge. NOTICE: Them as a poossiblity of the P.F.RA' establishing their headqq!aters in Mr^I^!fta & r the construction of the Pothole Dan and i the St. Mary’s project. If this is done these offices wll be icr.ntainnU for a period up to 7 years. These people will need six | or seven residences in Maagath for that per—i iod. To aid the P«E.R.xi, in establishing themselves here we ask anyone who would con-? sider renting their homes for that period; orj vho have a suite of rooms suitable as a res­idence to please leave this information at | the Town Had. The information required is 0 number of rooms, whether modern, price ex- f pecteU, period for which you wll rent your premises, etc.... “ * __________ ■OOTs Ladies yellow gold "Labra" wist witch, "Marie 1941" engraved on back. Rewwriu••♦»♦»•••••••Mrs. Marie Bevans. FOR SALE: 1 Summer Coat. G-oU uonOUtion. CoCo^.^orvy. Size 16, Price $7. Frances CCoopr. FOUND: Ladies Brown Leather Gloves at the Muri-col S^how...........iCCL News OOfice. NOTICE| The Red Cross Luncheon vn.ll bo_ hold at the Town HILL, Saturday, April 7t"h, from 4 to 8 p.n. Hot Plate Lunoh and Deesset, Atults 400, Chhldren 250 Sponsored by the Red Cross ExeuHTe. NO'TICE| Has anyone chairs M/t they wll lot us have for the Red Cross Sewing Rooms? Mrs, Mary Nelson. FOR SALE: Hon setter for 7 hons. Cistern. Pump rath 18 ft, I3- pipe, Post drill and bits. 1 ohoioe year-old AAshhm Hcefer. 20-30 Wilis Traccoor.. > V. H, HegiOw* Junior ReHef Society Tielogy lesson wll be given Weeiunsday, April 11 at tb# home Mrs, Mcarinda Bradshaw at 8i30 pm. LOST 1 1 Jorsey cow (light colored body, wth dark head and horns, no visible brand. Please notify Howard Fletcher. Reword, AT THE P.RK THEATRE: Thursday and Friday: A) i o3 « j j r M £0 r7'\_ with George Sanders & Linda Darnell tf'CCCf SATURDAY ONLY::s::DOU3LE FEATURE '’KfQJurian City Kitty" "Hands Across the Bonder". MONDaY* TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY DooHe Feature "Sing a Jingle" vath Allan Jones and ’iHeca'_t of the GolUon Weet” with Roy Rogers. Calgary Power Go, are working out some of their excess prooits, (Net Profits $342,000.00 if we r■onrnbor correctly). They have severd crows rebuilding their lines. From 290 owes Elden Chhistenscn hae 430 lambs. Fifteen more owwes to lamb. Big lambings are right down ELUoo’s rlley. Ken Hindloy, Eric Brown anU HulterrV.llc Colony are ds^o busy lamming...... TOR SALE: Marquis Seed What from 1st gen e^rOioo, 66 lbs to the bushel, J. M» Raamusen. FOR SALE: Baby Carriage in good uonoUtion. Mrs. Ruby Bnrumin0. LOST: Some keys in waiet.Henry Shaffer. LOST. Monday night near the Assembly Had, car keys cfOts.uheU to Black Key Hooder* Ervin Sabey, HEFT at the Rod & Gun Bcnquln, rack part 0 a large roaster. Ownser may have same by calling at J, F. H^anltcn, s» LEFT: At my plnee after Fireside, a red plfiU wool sua^fe..»»•Mm. Vada Brcwoo NOTICE: Fireside Chat is at Mr. & Mrs. C. S, Johnson's, Sunday, Aril 8th, Mss Haroldcm Sorenson spent the weekend in ClaaeeheOL..,.... * DaaviU Jensen has as his guest his nep-,1^ hew, DeUbert Olsen of Aeetn.a.., Mrs, M. L. Speers o^ Bow Island is the guest of her Ufug'neer and son-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Wn. Jasima.'.... Mr. & Mrs, E. J. Karren and f^ly are visiting relatives anU friends this w^ee.. .. Alan Paulson o^ Lethbridge is spend­ing the holidays at the home of his parents Mr. « Mrs, A. Paclsocn»..•.. Earl Cook of the U. S, Army visiteU wth friends anU relatives last Patients at the Maarifte MuuonCpal Hos­pital noollUel M^:sUa^ies R. Jorgenson, K. Nisid, G. V. Har>’.s, E. PyrUe, Fay Clifton, ELaine Mathews, Cardston, Baby Geraldine Ackroyd, Marlene Bder, John Tiscili and ,Jr’ocs A0un’^^,,„♦„SPECIALS AT THE MAGRATK TRADING COMPANY LTD., FRIDAY, APRIL 6th, SATURDAY APR. 7 Magrath, Alberta, Friday, Apr.6/45?" SWIFT PRIM, per "tin 290 Th FACTORY FILLED .SALT,,,...............130 D XU • I-IEDLUNDS POTTED MEATS, pBr tin........... .170 CHRISTIES RITZ, 2 pkgs......*......... . ROLLED OATS, 5 lbs. Quick or 93 TEa/BISK (Just add water or milk for Biscuitd or Dumplings), per pkg, tt n tl I T 5 & V KliETAaj*25- ORANGES, med. size 380 a doz. LEMONS, med. sjze 450 a doz» CARROTS, 5 lbs. ONIONS, 3 lbs. 280 170 LETTUCE, per head CELERY per ib. 150 170 i1 ROGERS SYRUP, 10 lbs, 8 coupons,..,^1,28 LIPTON’S SOUP MIX, 2 pkgs...........................230' I OLD SjaLT SARDINES, 2 for...........••2^ SLUE RIBBON BAKING POWDER, 5 lbs,.,...950 BLUE RIBBON COFFEE, 3 lbs..................... $1,29 DRIED PRUNES, 40-50, per lb.....................150 COLGATE SHAVING CAKE, 3 for.........250 PETROLATUM JEKLY, 1 lb otns,................380 PALM OLIVE SOAP, 4 bars,........... ............ 250 GEM LYE, 2 tins............................230 GILLETTE LYE, 2 tins.......................... .270 giant CHIPSO......................................................550 "A good place to eat”. Maple Leaf Cale Flour 33# a pkg