Magrath Store News (September 14, 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.I I w Store Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wed. 8 a.m| to 1 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. SEPTEMBER, FRIDAY 14, 1944. MAGRaTH, Alberta. Phong Wo. Office 21. Groceries 4r2 Dry Goods 4r3 MEN'S BROADCLOTH We have a good supply of Men’s Striped or plain white Broadcloth Shortsj in sizes 30, 32 and 34. PRICED: 650 750 BOYS SUSPENDERS the button-on style. Assorted colors. PRICE: 390 BOYS BELTS, in black only. you purchase a pair sturdy School PRICED: 590 390 Box-kip, has leather heels, hooks and steel eyes. Size 1 to 5. $3.25 for School All colors Priced or everday wear* Knee Length, and patterns. Sizes 8 to 10-g-. 290 to 500 I ' .111 The First Ward Relief Society net at the hone of J'rs. H. Palmer, Thursday, Sept, 7th, The guests included: Kesdora&s Olive Heap, Jliza Rich, Phoebe NeHie Matt in, Some. Judd, Julia Gagan, Grace Mc­Cormick, Sarah Stboy, Elizabeth Sillier, Bily Hudson, Verna Ackroyd, Martha Miller, Flora Palmer, Arnie Miler, Fanny 'Jfster, Ethel Braithwaite and May Coleman, A delicious lunch was served.,.... Saturday evening Ur, fi Mrs, Vern Bernintt entertained in honor of his sisters, Mrs. Hazel Philips, and Mr, & Mrs, Stanley Seedditz, But-of-t?wn guests included: Mr, ft Mrs, 'Milliard Beernntt and family of C.rdston,,.,,, Mr, ft Mrs, Million Breckenbridge of Lethbridge have been visiting heee.,..,, Mr, & Mrs, E. J, Karren and family of Picture Butte are visiting relatives and friends heer,,,,, Z&'-v 233^1 COTTON SLaCKS* Blue only* Sizes 8 to 14- years. Price *••••••,••••••••$li69 oLPINE SLx»CKSf Brown or Blue, Sizes 8 to 12 years. Price,••••$2,95 GIRLS "SWLng-N-Sway" Tish-U-Nit Pullover Sweeatrs, sixes 8 to 14, Short or l°ng el^TOs, Crew neck. Blue, YelUe, Rose or Scahet, Price,».$2,89 GIRLS Long-Torso Cotton Pullovers, sizes Smll, Medium and Large, MMso, Bisty Rose, and Secret, ••$lo89 GIRLS WHITE COTTON BLOUSES, sizes 8 to 14» Price................................. .•••••$li25 Many friends attended the bridal shower held Friday afternoon at the Assembly HalLl in honor of Mrs, Neal Billingsly, nee Betty Buiey, Misses Ruth R.rie .end LeVaun Maakin and Mrs, Audrey Ririe assist:ed-the bride at the gift table, A delicious plate lunch was served by cousins of the bride, Misses Bernice and Maailyn Dudey, (cont'd across) As the guests entered they signod a bridal shower book, There were many lovely gifts of china, ’inen and silvee Mss Eva Carter of Calgary is the gu^est of her parents, Mr. & Mrs, T. Carte,^,,,. Friends w.11 be glad to know that Mrs, Edna Christenson is home from the hospitil,., We have Two Bedroom Suites, 4-pioco Suites; Bed, vanity, stool, and chest of drawers Two prices: $129.50 and $159.50 Mr. & Mrs. Norman Ash of Coleman are the guests of her parenis, Mr. & Mrs. Allan Lei storm,........ ! Miss Mrriyn Ddley is employed at the office of the Golden Fleece WoOlen Mill,., j Mrs. Thelma May and fam.ly of Calgary are ■ visiting here....... fell Pictures with raised designs, ship: ! scenes, hunting scenes, animals and floral designs, finished with natural colored wood frame ..Price eacc.......................350 Mss Alice Ackroyd left Sunday for Salt Lake City, Uta.h. From there she vwll full-fil a mission for the L.D.S. Cun:h,»,.. Mr, & Mrs. Mr ray Holt and Mrs. Rulon Thomson were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr. & Mrs. George T^homs.n,,.^, Mrs^ Blythe Olstesid and daughter Maajorij returned to Steetler, Friday,,,.... Mr. £ Mrs. W. J. Rico entertained the foioowing at their fam hone, Saturday evening; Mr. & Mrs. Roy Ovvrn, Mr, & Mrs, Norman Christenson, Mr. £ Mrs, Floyd Toonor Mr. & Mrs, Orin Harker, Mr. & Mrs. J. C. Robinson and Mr. & Mrs. Owen Owens, A delicious buffet supper was eniooer,........... Mrs, H. Tiltson-Jones has returned from her holiday is.............. Mrs, Ella Bennntt has received w'jrd that her husband, F/0 Rex Bennntt has arrived safely ovvessts»•... > - if' \ PLAID FLaNNEL SHIRTS for everyday wear. Suitable for fall and Wnter tme. ^Si-zes 145- to 17. M’ice.................. • •...............$1.35 Boys in the services here on leave included: Kan Coleman, Carlos Haaris, Jim Clifton, Fred Myyat, George Tuner, Wayne Rooinson, Jim Haamlton, Lee Dickson, / Alvin Hmmiton, Royce Wyman and Dennis V Jameses.... Mr. & Mrs, Billingsly of Glenwood and Mrs. Hope Jensen of Raymond were Maarath visitors, Thursday,...••• So begin your Fall Ward­robe at the beginning---- with truly good corsetry prelude to looking your best in the beautiful new fall clothes. Assorted sizes and prices. BABY CHJENILLe BEDSPREADS suitable for wedding gifts, shower gifts, anniver­sary or suitable for the future bride. dors: Duty rose, whhie, arneeican beauty, rose,-blue, green, gold and mauve. Prices: $13,50 and $19,95, Misd-AJladys Balderson has left for d-gjary, where she wll attend schhoO.,•, FALL PLAY SUITS GROCER: * Have you been to the zoo?” NEW BOY: »No, sir”, GROCER: ” fell, you ought to go some time. You‘d get a big kick out of witch­ing the turtles zip past”. Mr. & Mrs, J.E. Hocking have as their guest her brother, Dave Houles of the R.C.a.F. of Edmonton..... Mrs. Edna. Lions and son Alan, of tje U.S. N avy, were guests at the J.C. Robinson of Gdardine with zipper front, wide elastic bond cuffs at ankle and wrists* Helmets to natch. Cooors: Wine and Nayy. Sites 2, 4 and 6. Price $4.50 per setT home, Fridajy............. Mrs. DeVar Colemm is5rospitll ptt-it^ i.......... * r I I ' 'p I' •' III. (• "■rkv j ft i Miss Jennie Bozajeski is the guest of her parents...... Mr. ft Mrs. Vern 3ennatt had as their guests, Mr. Mrs. Stanley Seidlitz of Vancouver, and Krs. Hazel Phillips of Corpus Cristi, Texas. (Vern*3 sisters)... Mr. & trs. R. 3. McMullin of Barnwell were Magrath visitors,.Friday...••••• SUMSST DYES are famous with house wives from coast to coast* We hav a large stock, all colors. We also carry Sunset Color Remover. Price.............150 NOTICE; Santa’s shipping outl Get your overseas gifts ready now. They must be mailed between Sept. 15 and October 15. Be sure to pack parcels in substantial containers or boxes. Address parcel clearly in ink...... Patients in the Magrath Municipal Hospital this week included; Mr. B, A. Smith, Larry McClain, Mrs. Ira Bourne and son; and Mrs. Garth Coleman and son.. NEWS FLaSHI SPECIAL........... SUMER PURSES 490 TABLECLOTHS We have a large supply of BELTS for girls and women, A few of our styles are: PalTEL LEATHER BELTS, 390 each Blue, Wink, Rose, Aqua. NOVELTY WOODEN BELTS with contrast" I ing cord, in colors of brown and green, all brown, all green, and natural,$1.00 eaj WHITE, BELTS in a variety of widths and fancy punched designs, 290 each^ Mr. ft Mrs. Gordon Dudley and family of Foremost are visiting here...... Born to Mr, ft Mrs. Garth Coleman, Sept. 13th at the Magrath Municipal Hsop-ital, a son, Rayon-cheeked. 54*7° $3.98 Rayon-checked 54*54 $3.19 &se s MONKS CLOTH DRESSER RUNNER, with a bevy of colore-d dots. Price $1,19 each. We also have MONKS CLOTH by the yard in natural shade only. 48" wide* May be used for drapes, runners, etc. Price per yard......... $1.45 .....One ear to another; "Funny we haven't met, we live on the same block". .....Moral is what keeps ytl* feet goin', when yo' head says it ain’t possible.... Plain whit© with deep hens. UR. & IbRS r hJi _•_1 [l< ] I 2^- HIS ft HER designs, nttmctivoly packaged. Price ••■•••••$1*39 WHITE FLaNNElLTTE, suitable for diapers, babywear and nightgowns. 36 inches wide. Two qualities, 250 and 300 per yd. A~little~vinegar placed in the hot fry­ing pan, after frying onions or fish, will remove the odor......* To scour knives that have disclored.... rub the moistened end of a cork first in your scouring powder-—-then over the sur­face to be cleaned. No cut or dirty fingo this way,..... To keep patent leather accessories from drying and cracking, rub them occasionally with a glycerine-dippad cloth...»••• I I Lacquered proof top* Natural- BABY BaTH TUB in blue only* ,...22.15 each Mrs, Marjorie Tovell and daughher of Calgary are the guests of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. R. Lab.*......... .. Mr, Frank Hall and Mr. d Mrs. 'J, T. Hall of Mani, Utah are guests of Mr. f: j Mrs. C, FooUsen............. .. finished Wooden frame. Tilts upright for ci^1^(^I^t.e^l^t5, Has a brightly colored pictorial top. Hunning Scone, Floral dosignsV' Ships, $3.25 A niscslrtnous shower was held Monday, Sept. llthaat the Second Ward. Chapel in Raymond in honor of Mrs. Gerald Leishnan, j nee Maagaret Dna].* Mr. & Mrs, Wt. Leish- / man, Mrs. Moutha Miller., Mrs. Ethel Braithwaate, Mrs. Ray Olmstead and Misses (X)Myrtle Parkinson and Ruth Leishnan went to Raymond tc attend the shiw^...,^. ( x narks where Miss Roma Turner was omitted) HEAVY TINNED COil SCUTTLES. generous size. Cones in two sizes. Prices: $1.10 and $I,70 Mrs. Bonnie Passey was hostess at bridge Friday .evening. The following ladies were present: MesdmQs Beth Tooi'-inr, Melva CChisienstt, Marjorie Coleman, Blanche Andeeaon, Lootie Harker, Winnie Ehls, rt, Rath Shelton, ELnora Sabey, Myyle Blnrai, Francos Passey, Vaaerie Whtahead, Thelma Tuner, Esther Tooner, Cook and Miss Gladys '^00^. First and second prizes were won by Mrs. Lootie Harker and Mrs. Myrle Blaxaai, consolation prize by Mrs. Winnie Eihert. A tasty plate- lunch was served by the hossGes.... ..« Mr. N.C, Nelsen was guest of honor, Thursday, Sepp. 7th when the t^□eeeats relatives crllse at his home, to wish him best wishes on his 75th birthday. A delicious lunch was served. The table was beautifully decorated with a birthday cake, con lies and tapeer,,.... BROWN MEDALTA TEAPOT. 6 cup size BROWN ENGLISH TEAPOT, 4 cup size We have only Two Floor Lamps, so hurry and see A wedding of interest totk place at the home of Mr* & Mrs. Leland Harison, Weednsday, Sept* I3dth, when Mss Pearl M^ad-ne Harrisot, eldest erughher of Mr, & Mrs. L. Harrison became the bridw of Gordon Victor Deelow, eldest son of Mr. & Mrs. V. Deglow* Bishop C. C. Spencer sfftctried. Miss Horta Mol and Howard Deglow supported, the bride and grsin* Immedate relatives and friends were present. A wedding supper was served to about fifty guests. The young couple left for a honey­moon at Calgary. The groom is a mentor of the armed services......... .. Mr. & Clemon Passey are visit­ing relatives here. ........ $21’50 •n l!,i, lit •iir H i. ft>' R.C.A.F overseas. Sept. 1st, 1944, Dear Mr, Ririe:- CLONES Styled AT THE PaRK. THEATRE I wish to take this opportunity of sincerely thanking you and your staff, for sending me the Store News. I have "been receiving it regularly and look forward to each edition. A person never misses things like that until, you can't get them. It brings your home and community so much closer, and that certainly means a lot, when you aro separated from the things you cherish by distance and circumstances, I am in the best of health, and al­though I'm not as happy as I c^uld bep I am contented. *e are well looked after and I think England1 is a nice place,------- ---- -for Englishmen. Seriously though, the people of England have shown me every kindness and courtesy, but at the same time I’ll be glad to get hone. In closing I would like to think you again and wish you "All the Best". Sincerely yours, Russel Rice. r r H- □( Price FRIDAY & SATURDAY* SEPT. 15th and 16th. "THE HITLER GANG". The inside story of the most dangerous mob. Funeral services were hold Sunday after­noon at the Second Ward Chapel for the late Janes Ferguson, who passed away Sept. 7th, at the age of 68 yearso Bishop C, C, Spenrer was in charge of the services. Speakers included: Bishop Spencer, Bishop Elmer Ririe and J. T. Steele,, Opening prayer was offered by Elder B. W. Bow. The choir rendered beautiful musical numbers conducted by G. G, Woolley and accompanied by Mrs. Nyal Flptcher. J. Alfred Ririe offered the closing prayer. Pallbearers were William Bigelow, Jack Moors, Milton Burgess, Fred. Palmer, C. S. Johnson and Orin Harker. There were many 1>vely floral tributes, Christ­enson Bros, were in charge of the arrange­ments and interment took place in the Magrath cemetery. The deceased leaves to mourn his pass­ing his wife, Vera, two sons, William, who is serving with the armed forces, overseasj and James, Jro who is at home. Two daughters, Miss Halen of Lethbridge and Ileen at home0..... -V-- A quiet wedding took place Wednesday, Sept. 13th at the Cardston Temple, whon Mi9S Margaret, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Rondo Dahl of Raymond, became the bride of Gerald Leishman, son of Mr. & Mrs. Leishman of Magrath. Pres. E. J. Wood officiated. A reception was held at the heme of the bride's aunt in Cardston, immediate relatives attended................... Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 18th and 19th, "NkJghty marietta" ! starring Nelson Eddy and [ Jeanette MacDonald. I'' A .•V;" / / y. We have just re­ceived a large shipment of Printed Cotton DresSe, •/ 1 . •),! k t |,| ' iV'l * I* HI > FOii SALS: Spring Fryers. Gao. Thomson. ij/2tNTxbD TO RENT: A 4 or 5 room house» prefer modern. Will pay 6 months rent in advance. See E. B. Halverson ::::::::::::: FOR SALE: Purebred St. Bernard pups, 7 weeks old. Females $20,00. Males $25.00 R, BeglW, Del Bonita. ::: H 111:1111 FOR SALE: Studio Lounge, Kitchen Range, small bedroom st.'-ve, 2 dressers, washstand, kitchen table, chairs, etc. Apply? Mrs. E. Pryde. V JL. w CHOICE: Beef, Lamb, Pork and Veal. SPECIAL ON CHOICE Veal shoulder cuts, Rolled veal-roast,. Vea.l Chons,........ VEAL a # 27/ a £ 50/ a Ji 30/ WANTED: a. maid at the hospital, apply Mrs-. R. Faulkner, !••• •> ••• •• •• •• «• »* • FOri SaLE: Ripe Tomatoes, Mrs. O.C. Henderson. t: FOR SaLE: Studio Lounge and chair. See Mrs. Fred Palmer. X - «•*•••••* FOR SALE: purebred Hampshire Ran. Born in April. New Elm Colony ,; s: i FOR SaLE: 2 black Berkshire J Boars. Seven months old, $25.00 Rockport Qolony. ... o a u 9 » » 0 » • » FOR SALE: 9 milk cows, 7 calves, 1 Holstien 2-year old bull, 4 heac of horses (two 8-year olds, one 4-year old, one 5-year old) 50 spring chickens. Mr. J.H. Thomson, phone.No• R413 111:11:: 11 i i: LOST; Chevrolet Hub Cap, between C.A» Passey’s and Town, Horace Riri. e. :::::::::::::: LOST: Sheep dog puppy, black with white feat. Please notify M, Elmer Ririe. BET7 RUT 3 Rolled phtroast Shoulder roaste Round steak..oo Loin steak. .. .. PORK 0UT3 a lbo Shoulder roastsa, 0 0 „ „ . 0.25/ Leg of Porke o 0 o 0 o o o o 0 o o oTg/ Side pork.........a.... 0 25/ Pork shanks.............09/ Pork chons,....,........70/ LAUB OUTS Storing lamb... Shoulder ou ts. Leg loin....a . . a lb. 0 0 O 0 o 4 a o o a q o o o o 0 o o o . 15jzf AW .35/ ATTENTION! GOLFERSJ................ THERE WILL BE A GOLF TOURNAMENT at Magrath* Sunday, Sept. 17th. Everyone is cordially invited to come and join in the fun* QOOD PRIZES! 11: :i:::::t::t TED'S CRESCENT ORCHESTRA will be playing at SPRING C0ULEEf Fri­day Night, And Saturday at the Assembly Hall. Everyone come and have a good time. Music to suit one and all*. r All kinds of' cooked meets. z A Creamery Butter ,BA/ a iro (REJlHfflER YOUR COUPONS) Btrlk Lard, -per lb. 1A/ (BRING YOUR OWN PAIL). r MAGRaTH trading co. ltd. meat market ” A Good Place to Trade".,*, for Quality Meat, I' I , . 1 'I I* ,»• ► I s. PRIORITY TO OVERSEAS tARQE,L ... .LET1 s SERVE THE ROYS FIRST a Autrailian CURRENTS, i lb. mix peel, L to customer to a customer -%■ lb. pkg. I lease. please. K 1.5/ al^b. 17$/ a lb. 17$/ each. I FRUIT CAKE FRUIT DIPPING CHOOLaTE T f lb. pkgs. bulk. P-'Ll fc. 25/ each. 48/ a lb. D \Y'l\ RaKING PEaNOTS . CHEESE 40(/ a lb. Q ___ . | lb...2l/J Friday and Saturday V v- , VwS» September 15th & 16th. '•> , MAGRaTH TRADING CO. LTD. i,h mJ canned peaches* 4.5® sugar. 1 coupon per tin,.,............ 25/ PORE RED PLjM JaM* Aylners, P-tted. 2 coupons. Sealed tin, suitable to send overseas. Per tin....,,..................37/ I s» QUICK QUAKER JMAGaRONI* ReaddicuU, 2 pkgs VETaMINIZED O.K. APPLE JOICE* ig oz. tins DEHYDRATED atPLES* 2 tins, ENERGY CHOCOLaTE FOOD DRINK per pkg........29/ CRUSHED MaPACHINO CHEERI ES 8 oz. glass ,2./ : AUNT JEMIMA PANCAKE floor i per pkg...............23/ CORNSTARCH 2 pkgs......... 21 j/ QUAKER ROLLED OMRS* 3lb. pkgs.....22/ McMurray salt 5 lbs.................. 13/ ORANGES, nadiun. per doz. 38/ GRA'EFRIOIT* large 3 for 29/ lemons* per doz, 38/ “WEALTHY" AfrLES 5 lbs. 25/ CARaGE per lb, 04/ GREEN PEPPERS* per lb. 24/ BE SURE TO GET YOUR CANNING FRUIT NOW BEFORE IT'S TOO LaTE. WrUTE NaVY BAINS* 3 lbs........................,.23/ ALMOND EXTRACT* 4 oz. beetle...................23/ CHATEaU MATCHES* p>r cCn..............31/ LUNCH COUNTER SPECIaL SaTURDaY SEPTEMBER 16-th. "VICTORY SaLmD" and a NOLL PRICE.....................15/ " a GOOD PLACE TO TRADE.