Magrath Store News (May 11, 1956)

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.M Phenes; “Cffico 21 Groceries 4 FRUAÏ, MAY 11TH MAGRATH, ALBERTA NOTICE REQUESTING TINDERS Tenders are requested by the undersigned up to 31st, M>.y 1956, for purchase of the West Hlf of Lot 2, Block 33, Plan MAG-ATIi 3046H excepting thereout the S 55 feet thereof also Lot 5, Block 97, Plan Mgrath 3985 J, all as more particularly described in the relative Ceetificates of. Title. Improvements on Lot 2 Ho Tenders nec­essarily accepted. Deputy Public Trustee, Land Titles Building, Calgary, Albeefe.. Dr. Fromm told his audience: "Autom­ation is a milestone in the march of human­ity. It is also an age of anxiety. The danger is, we are not only making m.chines that act like men, we are msak'ng men who net like m.chinee. We have the attit­ude of the open mouth, of the infant who always vents to be fed. We consume without digesting, and this attitude of passivity exists in everything we do. We are eternal suclk.ings, eternally dis­appointed sucld-ings. notice: There will be a dance at the Ass­embly HU on Saturday Mey 12. Miuic by the Rhythm Inkers Orcheesra. A&dssion 50$ per person. The Aïmiserneent Comittee Once again we are given the opportunity of hearing^the Jfegrath High. School Band present anOVner Band Concert in the Assembly IK.11. This program is bigger and better than the last one. Come for an evenings pleasant entertainment on Thursday May 10, at 8 p.m. They olan to buy music and instruments with the money. FOR SALE: Registered Pure-Bred Hoostsen bUlL 2 yrs. Lethbridge Exporiment:t.l Farm Stock. Clyde A, Beimntt. Phone R1009, fLgrath. WANTED: A second hand high chair. Alberta McCCain. In 1911 Frank Steele writing in the Business Directory of the town Magr-th, Population 1300 Today 1100. Every so often at the Town HU. the Counnil are told how rich the town is. The towns dobbs^s $29,000.00 (Sewer debentures) still owing. The debt is often compared with towns that own their own water and liretS01r systems, have paved streets and other utilities, Mfegath’s only revenue is a direct tax on the men who own property. These utilities could cost around $300,000.00 Beginning the 1956 year the town still owed the bank $3000.00 from 1955, and other bills amounting to several thousand dollars (hidden debbss » Arrears of taxes are amount ing year by year. A poor asset to brag about. Over $30,000.00. Yes, the town has a lot of loose cash But the have to borrow the green backs to meet their ever muiting payroH. What was heard about town. The .................. "How look whit he's saying in his paper, about the mud and the holes in the road." Factotum.................... "Well - it's right ain't it. Whhyuit ya see law £ tell eSn to see me so I can tell Joe to haul some gravel to put in the holes?" IOST: Light tan chmoisette glove for right hand. Mrs. McKenôhy. WORK WAINTTED: I am willing to do any kind of work, Arthur Heck. The lOosoital Auxiliary ire sponsoring a Florence Nightengale Tea on Saturday May 12. Everybody Welcome. Friday evening the Spring Dance Review of Ms. Alice Stevenson was presented in the Assembly H11 and proved to be one of the highlights of the seasons entertain­ments . Thirty-one weei-trained pupils ■ in lovely costumes participated and presen­ted M’s Stevenson with compo-ct and per­fume in appreciation of her worthy efforts. Miss Tina Tanner was piano accomponnst and Ms. Bee.trice IHrlcer painted the back drop for the sunset scene. GOawIL GANYON $15-00 $5.00 $2.00 The town bltl.utificntioc commbtee are offering $15.00 in prizes to pupils of .grade six (Mr. Dow’s) room for the three best descriptive essays describing the canyon nnd the s-fest route for sight see’rs to tike. Commeoing nt Mr. Dow’s residence (ex councilman} There are no road signs to this scenic spot. Block by block muut be included in this article, nnd the reason for any detour's etc. Also state if you think the town monument would, look better at the foot of the canyon. Give your reasons. Coiinest closed May 16th. . Send your essays in "Care of the Lfgrath Trading Company Store New’s" P. S. Mnnsccipts muut not be too long. In order to win one must answer all ^1^- ments carefuLly. BEAVER LUMBER SPECIALS 1© rolls SECURITY LINK STUCCO Wire REGULAR $16.50 SALE $9.50 ' If you need any Stucco Wm this is a buy you can’t pass up. We still have 3 2/àà/. 2 panel doors left at $9.50 Make friends. But remember that the best friends wear out if you use them to frequently.iTTHSATPRE REWS AT TIE PARK THEATRE Thursday: Cell 2455 Prison , Friday and Saturday: Texas Lady with Claudette Coobset and B.rry Sullivan Monday and Tuesday: Cinimescopa Beneath the 12 mile Reef starring Rob’t Wagner, Terry Moore, Gilbert Rolland. Wednesday and Thursday: The Thunix City Story starring Richard Riley, IKtherine Grayson i'EiHS DRESS STRAW HITS «FD WESTER!7 STRAW HATS Trading Company Limited a good place to trade OTVEALLS Al'®. SHfRTS WG Drrilers Dril.....................................$7.50 WG AaeiTLcan Tan.......................................... 5.25 WC- Slim Western Cut, pearl sn ap ■.stenors-shrvink for permanent fit, n bright checks.............................................4.95 Q".lki, green, wino........................ $4.95-5.75 Bradman Kiit Weer................................ . . . $2.95 Turtitnxll and Hanes Terry T^iwel-ing 2,95 ordon Mackay Loafer, Redmnizod, shrunk to fit, coiaplltely washable 3.95 Funeral Services for the late Frank J. ; Mil er were held Moneda y afternoon in the | Second Ward dh.jpil w_th Elder Eldon Cihist-f ianson officiating. Services were as f’oU^t^^r: D^e^c^ot^.on.1 Muiic by Mrs, J. A, Ririe. The | choir directed by J. Orsen Bridge rendered | i' SnmmtlJss We’ll Undertand." J. T. Steele | offered the opening prayer. This was foil-^l owed by a vocal duet by J. 0. Bridge and | Mrs, Winnie EHh32?-t, "In the Guarden" accom- | panied by Mrs. Ririe. The opening speaker | was Clarence ^^red of Raymond, a life long! friend of the dlslsgssel L. B, Tamer acc-i n^pla^l.sd by his sister Venessa Hamilton reni dered a vocal soLd"[’m a Pilgrim," The conf eluding speaker was M. Elmer Ririe, Banid-f ict^i^c^n offered by G^rge Thomson. The | closing choir number was "Rest for the Wsti^ Sd.." Pall bearers, nephews of the dis- | mased, Dour-gl-S, Blain, Lae, and Ted HakerJ Clifford Miler, Robbrt Hrker. Interment | took ple.ee in the local cemetery. The \ grave was d^edioated by Bishop Spencer. I The eislsasse leaves to mourn his wife, 1 Ethel, one son, Ken and thrss daughters | Krîitie, Mary Jean, and Ms. Dee (Leitha) I ........................................................................... | Come and see the Big Ben work shirts $3.49 | We have a large assortment of nylon hole­proof dress socks. M1. d Ms. Blair Murray and son were Sunday guests of his mother Elsie Murray, Mp Don Briggs «f Salt lake City wose vis­itors over the week-end< His mohBer Mrs. Arnmeia Briggs returned home with him after visiting w.th her children in Utah for the p^is-t month. t *•***< 2< 63$ 42$ 69$ 39$ Funeral Services for the late Grovor Nelson Who passed &MB.y after a lengthy illness were held Wednesday afternoon in the First Ward Chapel v.dth Elder Bert Gibb officiating. Services were as follows; Opening hymn by the choir '‘‘Sometime We'LL Unddrstand" was conducted by J. 0. Bridge, and accompanied by Ms. Ririe. Opening prayer by Bishop Bruce Gil-berfö of Ra^ond. First speaker Pra^d^nf. Golden Snow. V'ora.1 solo "I'm a Pilr-^^" by J°e licCCain and s-ccom^a-n^d bv Bmx. DaSh. both of Raymond. The second speaker W. E. Brown. The concluding' remarks were by Bishop Emerson ElumeU. Tri BeHs Ladies Chorus rendered "Peace I le:',ve With Thee” conducted by Jean Wseeer and accompanied by V^j^c^issa Msmlton. B^enedc^c;- ion by C. C. Spenccr. M.ny beautiful floral tributes were carried by friends of the family. The Pall bearers were Blain Leishman, Clarence Chhistia.nson, Forte Nelson, Reed Nelson, Horace Burgess, Grant Iamb. The grave was dedicated by John Nelson. Grover leaves to moume his passing his wife, Laura and two children, his parents M-. And Ms Daarel Nelson, two brothers Wilbur and Douglas and one sister Ms, Ray Atwood. Grace Judd, MarSe law, Eleanore Patterson and Olive James were joint horttsc,c nt a party at the home of the latter, honor­ing Ms. Ekami Judd on her birthday. The birthday cnke made by Ms. Trace Judd and bearing 82 randies centered the tide. Cut flowers, gifts nnd numerous cards were nlso in evidence. Ms Judd -ns 1ccscttd in blowing out the candles by her little grand-daughter Lorna law. A special picture was taken of the Burd­ette tes, also of the entire group. G^ets included: From. Lethbridge; M.ry McMullin loe Lindaw.H, Gwen Wrrght, Eleanor Fatter«' son Kt tie Llevlyn, Jswl Fletcher, Flo Palmer. From M-yrith: Ethel Clifton, Msra.nn Bradshaw, Elsie Muurray, Lily Fly, Dorn Coleman, Irene String, Margret Fletcher, Geneva Ogden, Le*h femmLton, Lizzie Jaimes, Luscllt Clhisti1í.ccrc, Sarah Leishman, Afton Anderson, Ms Rsxon Ms. MeCllaic, Amy Forsit, Em.ly Elhert, Grace Judd, Maie law, Mom Adkroyd, Emma Judd, Olive James, Sandra nnd Linda Judd nnd 7 osict James of Onctaio. For meat that is the best come to the Mgrath Trading Company Limited to do your shopping I Ib.ndsome Mustang Suitcase Set of two in a deep wine, priced at §29,50 and 20.00. WOMEN'S Handsome Red Cap Suitcase Set two piece in Red.............................§22,50 Grey Set.............................................. §27.50 We have Telivision Lamps of beautiful shades for only 3.25. Hoosiial patients in the Mesarath Muncipal this week include Hoort st Thill man, Ms. Fred Strate, Mr. Mildred Hrker, Mna Sewtrd, Susana Wealdnr, BBtty M. Scoot, K.rl N.aeertac., Betty Tarnier, Rtlph barker, Etrl Neilson, M's Julia Ririe, Mrs. Sadie Rice, and Ms, lasra Anddrsen. Get your Meeiciral Requirements sulfa drugs and pniccllin etc. for live­stock Reno-ss.l, pick-no-nore for p<oU.try We also have a blue trc.veU.in tr nk ’>9.95 j Plumbing Needs els, plugs, nipples tees, couplings, etc. A surprise birthday party was held for Charles Steed and LooSLs Ballak at the hone of Mr. TwCla Steed on May 4. Pres­ent were IaiBee.nn Boosset, SlhLela. H.rriscon Laegaaet Ballak, ELsie Chetek, Sandra Girsiinger, Beverly Card, Dorothy Johns, Elwood &urn^^, David Airaki, Glenn Fletcher, Dale Rice, Gary Rice, Lamar Srnmth, Donald H.rrision and Morris Perml!. ALL seed trea-nent is available? leytosan I ceresan, aldrin, treatment. Onion sets and seed potatoes are on hand. Visit our China Dejartments for Birthday or Wedding Presents Two Roll Away beds and matrasses. Gives you compll^',te fold-a-usy convenience. Frame is strong and in a attractive finish. in and see our new display of Clock Radios and Telivcsion S e q s . Single bed........................................... §31.50 Double bed............................................ 44.00 Make wash day a pleasure and come Ln and see our wide display of w.shing m-chines CO1TOR.............. . . ... ........$055.(0 Liijytag................................................ 239.00 Apex..................................and Baaty wishers iMAGRATH SIORE NEWS floor Rod Iron and Five benuSifsl lamps that are Gold Plated. Prices range from §26.95 to §29.95. We also have two nCckle plated floor ash tray.stands, plus lighter for only §7.95. t .2 pkg Appi e. s,n ogilvle Cako Mix boal-.- WoeOen’s Fig Bars........ Crescent Mapo-llne.......... Cre an of Tartar.......... >? Me Calls Peanut Butter... Aylmers Tomato Catsup.. Salad Ur os sing. Cheese Portions Ch YcVSsC..................' igh Qoelity , Low Price Deloofe Dpinach............. Ptfftd Whe/L..........insh^i.Ëais. ,W1. Absolutly- Fresh. 29? lb..»...2-lb. . . 57? 2 oz.bottles 16 oz. jar 2 Pottles Pack of twelve 2 lb 47? : 72? , 20 oz. tins..2...39? Fresh Frozen Foods, Dairy Produbts...a.lyr........... Giant Size Surf.................. 5? off dea............................ 83? Turns .................................................................... .3 rolls ........................................................................ 25? Aspi r l n S.. .100 size ni> Tooth 1 asto......... FREE TWILL Size of Genuine Phillips MiJk of M.igseo75? ia 'Tablets .PJPPSODEìT of CPLOHODEEE.. ,SS? value,. 2 for.................. 49? rREErl PRODUCE DROMEDARY DATES.......................Fresh Pitted 1 pkg. 29? PEARS .......................................................Sweet Juicy.. ............................................. 1 lb 25? TOMATOES.............................................Scons. 14 oz. 29? ASPARAGUS ...................... .........WaUa WaUa..................... 1 lb. 35? LEMONS..............................................................Choice 300 ..................................1 doz.49? LETTUCE...........................................;.........lterie Crisp Head............ 2 lbs .....................29? 3HILDG JdlNG iOf Chh-rcarl denim-pink cuffs and pink stach-ling. Elastic all around. Sizes 3-7 yrs. ¡Price..................................................................$1.98 > "ICLe inerts" Dross shields for every purpose. Cootfortablewwont SLIP off shoULders, no sewing, no pinning, easy to put on, self Rad justing, wshaaie. 'Sizeswmedium, Large................................... $1.75 0shoe 0/7 tfa w CLEARANCE of odd linos of shoos. Those include childs saddle oxfords, strap slippers, misses suede co.siu.ls. WOMENS HEELS in seude, brown, red and black .leathers. $2,98 - $3.93 - $4.9C Unioned plastic jackets - Domed front fastening and pocket trim. Girls a.nd musses sises, in pink, white and yellow, HOUSE DRESSES - in all sizes from 12 to 24g-at various prices. Those may be had in pr­inted cotton and glazed cotton, cotton poplin.....................................................$3 »95-46.95 See the rack of new summer dresses. These are reasonably priced and are of cotton, nylon, acetates, etc. Sizes li 2 to 20-y. * i The Magrath Trading Company Limited j "A goed'place to trade" Mr & Mrs, Stuart Balderson and Children of Pine Creek are visiting at the home of Mr A Mrs. Cliff Mersey. Saturday evening the chicken house of John Steele vw_th 107 five week old chicks was destroyed by fire. The town fire brigade saved the surrounding buildings. Aimie collapsed but now wishes to thank the neighbors and brigade for their kind help. We have a .of child: ^-^in i IDFAjT two piece Rompers ef crease resist* and cotton—Dur.ble finish—easytto w.ah— easy to iron— no starching necessary. Size 1 to 2 yr. Price $1.98 FOR SALE; Leghorn Laying Hens Jim Cook • JMss Audrey Gouu of Jam.eson returned to her home Tuesday after a weeks visit in ' Pfgraati. : Mr & Mr, George Thomson returned hone last week after an extended visit in Utah : and Oregon. Their daughter Mrs, John : Hallmark and children of KLam-th Falls returned with them. Ider husband arrived a few days later. ' "Sunday, May 13th following the evening church service in the United Church, the • Evening W. A. is sponsoring a special . social, program and lunch in honor of i Mothers and Grandpptherh *f the congregation. ' Let's all be there." Mrs. Esther Tomer Publicity Chairman i ALL CHILDRENS HOUUES]:LIPPEPS REDUCED BY 25%. MONARCH - CORTICELL - ROSEBLOOM - HARDING DAWN GLOW - NEWLANDS - GOLDEN GLOW - YARNS IN THREE AND FOUR PLY. COLORS - WHITE, GREEN, TAN, BLUE, BIACK MAUVE aqua, YELLOW, WINE BIACK SLIPS REGULAR SALE UNIVERSAL COMPRESSED AIR SPRAYER CAPACITY 2-gGAL. PRICE...................&12.95 MENS WESTERN SHIRTS OF SATIN GABARDINE WHITE WITH BIACK PIPING, COLORED EMBROID ERY. BIACK WITH WHITE PIPING, COLORED EbEROIDERY. JUST THE THING FOR THE SQUARE DANCER. SHOP AND SAVE WHERE YOUR DOLLAR GOES FAR. THERALL DEPARTMENTS WIDER ONE ROOF. ARIAL COMPRESSED AIR SPRAYER ITS THE NOZZLE THAT DOES IT. JITS USES FOR LIVESTOCK, GARDENS, WEED(24D) PAINTING................................................... .$9.50 &4.90 2.25 FOR SALE: House cheap for cash. IM’S. Louise James, c/o Felph Richardson, Raymond c —a--- Sr.Ljt wood, ^50.00 cash Mrs Mis s yurse 1 cook -o-to>vo usin-c either cce.l, oil or can be converted for yas, .. The stove may be vie’ ed at 2L. — • James. Louise Janes c/'o Ralph Richardson Ra'mond Diena iHrker has completed her in University and has returned home ROSES REGUIAR SPECIAL $ .95 .75 Jeffery had odd size yum hoots obtained c t the Dance Review Friday, hcs has a small hole n^r the top. Would anyone with the same plea.se coditet me. Phone 145 Mrs. Bondy. CUFF LINK AND TIE BAR SETS REGULAR SPECIA