Magrath Store News (February 24, 1983)

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.H TRADING CO. OFFICE 758-3033 GROCERIES 758-353.5 DRY GOODS 758-3252 HARDWARE 758-3065 STORE NEWS 758-3065 (Ext.) t . STORE HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday ........................ .................................................... 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. THURSDAY, February 24th, 1983 ...................................................... . . . . .MAGRATH, ALB^kta' ************************************************************************* spring filled mattress. PRICED FROM. ... . "tVW * one : one We have just received a couple of new Hide-A-Bed with sponge filled mattress, _ with $/IQtl95 Sofa Bed 7JT0M0TIVE CENTRE BIC LIGHTERS HARDWARE SPECIAL WEEK 9" ROCKWELL motorized Table Saw Trim hair easily, c.onveniently at home with this complete kit. Easy instructions 8" ROCKWELL BEAVER TABLE SAW. Ideal shop, and for home handymen. MOTORIZED for the z .‘Relax your aching muscles with Or without heat. Get a gentle, soothing massage on legs, 0195 hips, back, etc. home hairtrimming We carry a well stocked Automotive Counter. Included are popular Brand Names such as Wynn's Solder Seal, S.T.P., Esso Clean Flo, etc. We also have some HOME HARDWARE private label items at competitive prices. **************** WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED A NEW SHIPMENT OF T. V. ANTENNAS. BE SURE YOU GET THE BEST TELEVISION RECEPTION AVAILABLE TO YOU. HAVE A GOOD ANTENNA. ****************** OUR EARLY SPRING GARDENING SUPPLIES ARE OUT. HOME T.V. THIS REG. $1.39 We have just received a new shipment of ROBINS FARM ACCOUNT <BOOKS Mr. and Mrs. Jim Riri^ are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Joyce .Elaine., t Martin Keith Boisvenue, son of Mr. and-Mrs. Ed Boisvenue of Pihcher Creek. The marriage will take place on Saturday, March 5th at 2:30 pm in the Magrath United Church. Friends are invited to call and share with them in this joy­ous event at a Calling Reception that evening between the hours of 7 and 8:30 p.m. in the United Church Hall. Men’s sturdy Drill Parkas in Loden Green. z. Z ippe r f ron t, roomy front pockets. Hood. As scuffed -- i 149S M, L. with black. The Magrath Public Library would like to acknowledge the following donations to the Library: "Fragile Moments” in memory of Clyde Spencer from Gerald and Margaret Leishman and Grant & Hazel Dudley. "A Photographic Essay of Samoa” in memory of Sheridan Jacobs from Reed & Merna Coleman. "Human Intimacy" : . . Mara Madill from DeVar & Shirlqry ! Dahl. "Mountbatten" in memory - erf**’ Jay Hamilton from Maxine McClain Moser Dora Trash Jones, Martha Harker: Wright• ;"One Hundred Garden Plans" in memory of 'Pearl Austin fröm Nörftatt & Mdl.va Christen sen, Kay & Shltle^ Nfeiisp^.,. ; — "The Hömefflakerh Book of Time & Money SaVerä’* in memory of Lauretta Dahl from DeVar & Shirley Dahl. "N. Eldon Tanner" in memory of David H. Keeler from Malcolm & Beth Bridge, Joe ‘8T*‘Fau1 ine C rit ch f Xj&Ld sx " Alb er tai-" ^hr^m^n'o^y 'ot Lillian Sheridan, from Len & Virginia Hillmer, Ed & Lola Wurzer. "North American Wildlife" in memory of Jack & Mäude Rasmussen from Clyde Bennett, Rich & Donna Bennett, Mildred & Doug Harker, Varge & Arlene Bennett Thanks to Norman & Melva Christen­sen, the Kelvin Grove Condominium Association in Calgary, Hazel Hood and Mr. and Mrs. E.R. Hill for their cash donations in memory of Lillian Sheridan. ________ ___ '^ioenim in memory of Wandy* Boys & Youths•_ Assorîted ' ‘ j^as'H'Mihc'luding fWranglers. SIZES 10 to 29 waist Sweatshirts 1 RACK OF MEN’S V Neck Sweaters Kangaroo style Hooded Sweatshirts in S, Grey • •••••• The family of Charles T. Ripley celebrated his 89th birthday re­cently at the Spring Coulee Community Hall with a family dinner. It was attended by his two sons and their wives Wayne & Gerry of Spring Coulee, Dr. Jim & Margaret of Taber. Also grandchildren Patti, Lori, Jaquie, Don & Marsha, Randy & Kathy, Rob & Doreen and nine great grandchildren. ANNUAL BANQUET & AWARDS NIGHT of the Magrath Rod Rod & Gun Club will be held Saturday, March 26th in .the Magrath United Church Hall at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5.50 and are available from any Rod & Gun Club member or from John Bourne in the Hardware Dept. SPECIAL REGULAR $5.-S5 1 TABLE OF COLORED T SHIRTS, ROUND NECK STYLE. SHORT SLEEVES. S. M. L. ******************** FOR SALE : Massey 10 Garden Tractor with snow blower, rototiller, lawn mower and blade. Excellent cond­ition. Phone 758-3658 after 6 p.m. MINOR HOCKEY T Magrath Defeats Cardston 11-3 On Saturday morning, February 19th, Magrath, led by Ryan Anderson with a 4 goal performance, defeated the Cardston Tadpole Hockey Team by a 11-3 score. Also scoring for Magrath were Dustin Miller and Danny Balderson with 3 goals each. .Brent Bourne added a single goal. Marc Heggie in his first start in goal, made several key saves. Magrath 5 Raymond 3 On Saturday afternoon, 19th, Magrath defeated Raymond 5 & 6 year old team 5-3. Danny Balderson led the Magrath attack with 3 goals. Other goal scorers were Daniel Webster and Chad Miller. Aaron Herdman and Ben Heath each had an assist. Feb . the hockey B.W. be March 3rd at 2 pm The program will The regular meeting of the Magrath Hospital Auxiliary will held on Thursday, at the Hospital, include general information about the progress being made on the new troto-typical hospital to be built here . Canvassers for the Heart Fund are reminded to complete their canvassing by the end of February and turn the money in to Vicki Hepburn at the Bank of Montreal. CARDSTON COMMUNITY TEATHRE presents "A Marriage Proposal" by Anton Chekov - Tuesday, March 8th and Wednesday, March 9th, in the Cardston John S. Smith School Dram Room. Two performances nightly, at 7 and 8:30 p.m. One hundred twenty five rush seats available for each performance. Cost $2.00 per ticket. Advance tickets available from South Country Realty, Main Street Cardston, Phone 653-4901. Tickets go on sale March 1st. . CAL GARY OR BUSTI Ladies of Alberta Rose Chapter of Sweet Adelines are busy preparing for regional competitions held this year in Calgary April 29th & 30th. The Chorus is holding a Craft & Bake Sale this Saturday, February 26th in the College Mall to raise funds for competition expenses. FOR SALE: "Barber" 36 ft. Avadex Applicator, like new. Ph. 758-3223, Jake Weing. WANTED TO BUY: Used bike for 7 yr. old girl. Iris English, 758-3751. FOR SALE: 3/4 cord pf pine of cedar wood. $100 takes 758-6684. MARCH IS RED CROSS MONTH, welcome the canvasser who your door. , 3/4 cord all. Phone Please calls at BLOUSES $19.95-$29.95 20% OFF LADIES’ 1 RACK OF LADIES BLOUSES IN A VARIETY OF STYLES. SLEEVELESS, SHORT SLEEVE AND LONG SLEEVE FASHIONS. PLAINS AND PRINTS. A GOOD VARIETY TO MAKE YOUR SELECTION FROM. ♦ Selected half slips Ladies Half Slips in assorted styles. Lace trim. Beige & White. PEG. $6.95 & $7.95 s5 Flannelette Sheets Soft, thickly napped Flannele+te Sheets with gold & blue colored borders. SIZE: 70x90. Bath Towels REGULAR $13.95 will Thickly napped Terry Bath Towels in Brown or Orange with white swirl design. 27x56" REG $11.95 NOTICE: St. Joseph’s C.W. it’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday, March 1st at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Joann Takacs. ANNUAL WORLD DAY OF PRAYER will be held Thursday evening, March 3rd in the Magrath United Church, 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. NOTICE: Experienced babysitter wants work after school and on weekends. Phone 758-6372. * Q OOMl te Our Easter Supplies are in - Easter Dyes, Easter Baskets, Grass, 0 Henry Easter Eggs, .'■sler Novelties, etc. ¿;jr filling those Easter Baskets. Mrs. LaMar Ashton of C?1J-ornia is -Hrh •>--■!-:■ - in Magrath is a guest at uer b.other-in-law and .ster Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Alston. Mrs. Ashton recently underwent open heart surgery in Calgary and is recuperating in Magrath before travell­ing by air to her California home. Students home from Rick’s College during the weekend included Greg Davie and friend, Greg Pilling, Carol Law and Darcy Walker. £ HEW SPRING ARRIVALS Eye-catching Prints "Annie" Co-Ordinates, Strawberry Shortcake, Star Wars, Nautical Prints; Raggedy Ann & Andy make-up Dolls - Be sure to see these New Spring Arrivals. The J.M. Rasmussen Family would like to thank their many friends who sent donations Senior of be to to -the Garden City Citizens Association in memory "Jack" Rasmussen. The names will posted at the Drop In Centre; also the many who donated to the Library. Gay colors and designs in popular Polyester & cotton Prints. Mrs. Shelley Heaton and sons of Glenwood wepe Magrath visitors this week, guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Bly. Mr. Roy Sheridan of Calgary was a Magrath visitor Tuesday. t Louise Dow returned home Tues-i Choteau, Montana where she has iting at the home of her sister hp.r-ln-law Norma & Eugene Seward TERRIFIC SAW! 1 BASKET OF FABRICS Suitings, Velvets, Velours, Polyester & Cottons. CLEARING AT (Reg. $7.95-$11.95 m) Lace Edgings and Bordors PRICE 1 GROUP OF ODDS'N ENDS in Laces and Edgings. Assorted widths, designs and colors 'CLEARING AT ........... ************************* Ronald L. Johnson, C.A. in association with Richards & Living­stone Chartered Accountants, will be opening a day office in Magrath effective Tuesday, February 22nd, 1983. The office will be open 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon Tuesdays and Thurs­days at 335 - 1st St. W. (Sheer’s Insurance). Please call 758-6255 or 327-1504 for appointments. FOR SALE: "Cooperall" Hockey Pants, Size M (to fit 10 yr. old boy) like new. Ph. 758-6696. Miss Joyce Ririe, bride-elect, was guest of honor at a Miscellaneous Bridal Shower Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Grace Toomer. Some twenty-four friends and rela­tives from Magrath, Coaldale, Lethbridge Pincher Creek and Toronto were present for the occasion. Joyce received a lovely array of gifts for her new home and was assisted in opening them by her sisters Mrs. Carol Romses of Toronto, Mrs. Lois Hudey and Miss Stephanie Hudey of Pincher Creek. The hostess served a delicious plate luncheon. Joyce was very appreciative to her hostess and friends for the shower and gifts. Her marriage to Marty Boisvenue is an event of Saturday, March 5th. FOR SALE: Franklin fireplace, used 1 winter. Asking $200 which includes stove, brass knobs, heat shield and some stove pipe. Call Rick, 758-6237. And on the "lighter side" Now under Construction - quality Con­dominiums. 16 units in multi-level development. Occupancy date, early Spring - out by Fall. Only Swallows need apply. Hurry as heavy influx expected daily from Capristrano. Apply to Mr. Sparks, 758-3267. Dresses SPRING PRICED FROM ************************* SAVE 20% Available in and Oversize 1 GROUP OF LADIES COAT'.' including Wools & Blend «.s 1 RACK OF LADIES COATS IN DRESS STYLES IN TWEEDS AND BLENDED WOOLS. ALSO PARKAS WITH FUR TRIM, etc. 1 RACK OF COATS, JACKETS, etc. New Arrivals in lovely Spring. Dresses for Milady. Becoming new fashions- for a brand new season. them soon. SUITS Be sure to see the new Suits styled by Golden Crown. Smart shades in two piece tailored fashions. PRICED AT .. $% Jeans BIG BLUE Fashion Jeans in • new striped Denim . Wine and Navy Blue. Smartly styled in . the very latest for Spring ’83. PRICED FROM Sweaters We have received a shipment of new Spring Sweaters including sleeveless Shells, V neck and round neck Pullovers and also Cardigans. PRICED FROM ; New Spring Jewellery has arrived Chains, Bracelets, pierced Novelty pins. ■ Choose a * Jewellry for Ensemble. new piece of your Spring SLACKS New Spring Slacks for Milady by Golden Crown, regular size 38-44. UP. VISIT OUR SALE TABLE OF SWEATERS, BULKY KNITS, PULLOVERS & CARDIGANS. Clearing at 20% OFF. ************************************************** STILL A GOOD SELECTION OF BRA’S ON OUR SALE COUNTER. MANY AS LOW AS 1/2 PRICE. ************************* Earrings, THANK YOU; We would like to thank all the people in the Cardston, Spring Coulee, Magrath, Welling and surrounding area for all their help after our home was destroyed by fire. Wq would also like to thank the Card­ston and Magrath Fire Departments and people, of Spring Coulee and district who fought the fire.and tried hard to get some of our belongings out. A special thanks to the Spring Coulee Relief Society and Community, they were super. . , . Dexter & Sally Wilde & family. OPENING - BLUE ROSE THRIFT SHOP - SATURDAY, FEB. 26th, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Blue building across from Tanco. Thank you for your donations of clothing, etc. Please keep them coming. The shop will be open this Saturday, but then will only be open each weekday on Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We also offer a service of skate & hockey equipment exchange and Ceilidh clothing exchange for ..... ..“ Remember the Opening, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free Bake Sale. a percentage. Sat. Feb. 26th, doughnuts. Thomson Livestock Ltd. and Continuing Adult Education are pleased to.ann­ounce a WORKING COW-HORSE CLINIC. The class, operating in the Thomson arena and instructed by Morgan Lybbert of Deerwood Quarter Horses, Ltd., Cardston, will be held once a week for 5 consecutive weeks starting March 12. Enroll yourself and your horse tonight and learn the basic keys of horsemanship and cutting horse tr ing from this qualified instructor. Call Merrill Thomson at 758-3209 for ” *" Course i App-information and to enroll, limited to first 10 applicants, lication deadline - March 5th. Fert-ath A Seminar on "Banding Liquid ilizer" will be held at the Magr Trading Company Social Hall, Thursday (today) Februath 24th, 7 p.m. The speaker will be Jake Williams of "Green Drop" with a slide presenta­tion. All farmers and interested persons invited to attend. "Flow nr Grow" Fertilizer, per Greg Sheer. • ••••• Briant Gurney and Duncan Thompson would like to announce that they have purchased Garden City Petroleum owned by Reid Gruninger as of March 1, 1983. Services ;---------------- Mechanic Work, Bulk & Car gasoline. We from 7:30 a.m. to 9 months. , 1983. available include Fuel, Truck will be open p.m. winter is coming. Watch Friday in March, School Gym. The CEILIDH it the last March 25th, GOLF IS A CHALLENGE TO BODY & for MIND MEN’S COMBINATIONS AND DRAWERS Men's Winter Combinations and Drawers in Cotton Interlook Knit, Thermal Knit or Wool Blend. 20% off REG. $2.89 (NO RETURNS) 1 RACK OF MEN'S DRESS TIES , IN ASSORTED SHADES. PLAINS AND PATTERNS INCLUDING PATTERN ON PATTERN. MEN’S WORK GLOVES Men's Cotton Gloves with fleece linihg. Zebra stripe in Black/White. Men’s Forsyth Scarves in Plaids or Plain shades. REGULAR $5.95 eA Denim Hats (REGULAR $24.95) Men’s popular Denim Western style Hats in Denim Blue or Brown. **************** Carpenter will do finishing, bathroom, other carpentry work. FOR RENT: 2 bedroom suite, Phone 758-3144. ******************** renovations, basement countertops and all Call 758-6770. furnished. QUALITY MEATS Al.BEEF 8 . ... S. . -Xk hOflW ' STANDIN •- -»-* A. _ _ . _ G P 0 R K L E A N BURNS 500 G are an essential firm onions with brown- There are several Yellow onions have a Spanish • skin mainly used for fried White onions have white­best suited for and soups. Silver skin white, used for are sweet a'nd best to become milder Sliced Side Bacon *************************************************************************** DISTRICT HOME ECONOMIST 1 Onions: An Egyptian symbol for longevity, onions are one of the oldest vegetables known. It is believed that along with garlic, onions were a staple of the diet for the slaves building the Pyra­mids. Today, onions ingredient of modern cuisine and most dishes require large or small amounts of this historically important vegetable Nutritional- Value: One raw, medium onion supplies 170 kllojules (40Kg) and con­tains a variety of minerals and vitamins ---lading Vitamin C. One 125 ml serving c; fried onions provides- about 780 kilo­jules (186 Kg). buying: Look for Lsh yellow skins, types available - _ ____ golden skin and strong flavor, onions are quite large and their is yellowish, onion rings, light yellowish skin, stews, sauces i ‘ onions are small, pickling. Red onions when eaten raw, tend during cooking. Storing: Keep onions airy place, s^nce 1 , spoil quickly. Cooking : Onions can be boiled, cooked microwave, pan fried or stir fried. To chop onions without tears, try placing them in the freezer for an hour before. Freezing: Raw onions feeze better when Remove skins, root & stem ends, Pack in containers or freeze They will keep -18’ C. Frbzen onions may hrs. for use in salads Raymond Scott »of Welling passed away in Calgary, Tuesday, February 22, 1983 at the age of 54 years, beloved husband of Mrs. Irene Scott of Welling and father of Peter of Welling, David of Magrath, John of Lethbridge and Michael, presently in the Mission Training Centre in Provo preparing for a Mission in Eastern Canada's Toronto/Canadian Mission. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. RURAL CRIME WATCH MEETING for Magrath & District Farmers & Ranchers will be held at the Magrath Trading Co. Hall Wednesday, March 16th at 7:30 p.m. All interested persons welcome to attend. Husbands bring your wives. This is an org­anizational meeting so please attend. FOR RENT: Office, 2 roomed, about 280 sq. ft. On Main Street. Phone John at the Hardware Dept. 758-3065. FOR SALE: Good used reconditioned Maytag Automatic Washer. See John in the Hardware Dept. uncovered, in a dry ____ _ Store away from potatoes they will absorb humidity and WANTED: Ride to Salt Lake City between March 1st and March 10th. LaRee Dahl, Diamond Willow Terrace, Phone 758-6209. **************** until apples are tender (about 6 min) Stir in brown sugar and season­ings. Serve with meat. 6 servings. *********** in chopped. then chop. or. a tray before packing, for one year at ue thawed in l^i sandwiches. APPLES or & ONIONS 375 ml sliced onions 25 ml brown sugar 25 ml butter salt & pepper 625 ml apple wedges-(about 375 g) Saute’ onion in butter until transparent about 3 min. Add apples. Cover and simmer The Garden City Senior Citizens will ¿hold their monthly Pot Luck DirjjUr at 1 p.m. Friday, February 25t’i .in the Lounge at the Drop In Centre.. Membership fees of $5.00 each for 1983 are now due. THIS IS GIRL GUIDE/SCOUTING WEEK DON'T MISS THE COAT SALE UPSTAIRS. I JELLO, 85 G ianphsll’s CHICKEN NOODLE 284 ML RUPERT FLIP R FRY 454 G WHITE W SOLID CLOVERLEAF 198 G Tomatoes 540 ML A Y L M E R S Cat Food PURINA CHOW 4 KG detergent A« Bi Ci 12 L > > BAGGIES UTILITY 40 PACK NàpkifilS KLEENEX 75 PACK ROYALE . , PRODUCE CALIFORNIA Oranges, 163's JUMBO . . Celery HEARTS ■ 18'S MAC BULK