Magrath Store News (February 3, 1939)

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.WHAT ALBERTA MAKES — JUICES ALBERTA. are mado’of long-wearing, good-looking material. Beware of imitations ---- Genuine Iron Lan cloth is found only in G. W. G. Iron Man Pant a. FOR MEN SC DEMAND THE Men’s sizes# Sanforized Men’s sizes, Ilot Shrunk Youth’s sizos, regular $2.25. $1.85, G* >. G. for me’. say thous­ands and thousands of West*, erners who know infer­ior g arm*, ants are expensive at any price' — everything that .is re­quired to make long wearing, good looking and properly fit­ting garments is put into them. Men’s Corduroy PANTS Made at Edmonton. Durable quality, extra fin© Dark Tan Corduroy Trousers. Wide Veit loops, but suitable for sus­pender fitting, $4’75.____ , G. I Are well constructed and will deliver ths goods. The ’»Husky'" of Zeromole Shirting - Shrunk* ■ ■. . $2.25; ' ; ■ Fins quality' napped ’’Kineardine” FlanVel in beautiful,plaids. $1.50. And many other shirts in an attractive range of colors - which assure long Wear & comfort. i~~------—-f—-v~—f--T--------- -------- u---- - "' I G. W. G. Smocks $2-00. ' A L ! Florals? Suitable and mahy 49/ ’’BILL”-leve I think you’re, SWELL! tL.... "........... " /-rt . Hi 1 l~ — ........ ......... —f— r ' ' ' i- - : yiH Watson’s Tailored VESTS No Sloev© Woolet Vests Tri.th silk stride. The members of the .Shakespeare Class held a social Thursday . evening at the home.. of their instructor, Mrs. Sadie Taylor, on the occasion of her birthday. The following, guests were present: flaw as Julia Rtri®, J. H. Bridge, A. M. 18y Elmer Ririe? Louise Smith, Vilate Leo Coleman, C. S*.Matkin, M, H. Gibb, Woodger, C. Jensen and Nephi.liarker. Literary questions were given, lunch was served and Mrs. Taylor was presented with a lovely gift» . . ........... l.-v-j __ to see the picture "Sweethearts.” . Kiddies’ Sweaters Fancy knit all wool coat style in colors of rod, blue, green & sand. Sizes 3, 4 and 6. Regular $1.50. $]L25. Mes- Merk- Clark< Sadie Friday evening they motored to Lethbridge Special Ladies.’ Sweaters Featuring nW fend beautiful designs. Colors of Rid, Green, Brown,; Rust and American Beauty. Sizes 34 to 38. $1'98. The Magrath Trading Co. ’ w A good place to trade. Clearance of DRES GOODS Silks, Crepes, .ingel Skin, etc. for dresses, slips, 'night gowns other articles. to 89/ yard. ..... .............- M------------------------------ Wednesday evening the following motored to ths Rockport Colony to surprise Miss Verna Ackroyd on her birthday: Misses Jean Low, LaVb33 Johnson, Sarah Gibb, Geraldine Bridge, BejtfL Sabey, Mr. & Mrs. S. Ackroyd, Messrs. Martin Miller, Meade Wood, Ellis Peipgrass» Jay'Wheeler, Moses Fromm, Reece and Joe Gibb, Games were played, lunch served and a most enjoyable evening sp.enti, 0_----.---- - ------------------- M ............— Henry Shaffer convalescing from a kidney attack: ' "I haven’t been sick for ten years, I get the1 quinsy twice a year ¿nd believe me it's no jbke,” ................ •------- - ---------M------.-------------- ----------- Get a cellophane bag to hold your knit­ting. It vrilll keep your yarn Clean. They ire only 150’, Girls’ DRESSES Neat styles - short sleeves. Fashioned from Piqu©, Tic Toe, Tweed and Print. Values 'to, $1.65. Special -M —--—— Mr. -Rfissdl Blumel was in' Totm Friday and Saturday* from William’s Fur’ Farm, Gardston, He s'ajr© they now have ,5S animals and that they are doing fine. In fadjt the Inspector • thinks t'dby are doing as well or better here than rabbits across the line. --- M.----------------- Ltd., H $1.29. 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 PHILCO RADIO, PHILCO RADIO, WESTINGHOUSE, WESTINGHOUSE, R. C. R.C.A SPARTON, 6 tube tube, tube, tube, tube, 6 5 7 7 A RADIO, 7 tube VICTOR, 5 tube . 50. 1 .75. 1 .95. 1 .00. 1 .95. 1 .00. 1 .95. 1 Upstairs. RADIO, 5 tube, RADIO, 6 tube, MARCONI MARCONI PHILCO RADIO, 5 tube, TRUMPET TONE, 6 tube, R.C.A. RADIOLA, 7 tube R.C.A. VICTOR, 6 tube PHILCO RADIO, 7 tube, $45.00. $18.75. $40.00. $ 7.85. $12.95. $ 9.95. $49.95. credit houses Ths Hon, N. E. •Tanner, .Minister of Lands and Mines; Mr. G. A, Clash, Business Man of Medicine Hat, explaining the operations of the credit houses and Mr. G, L. MaoLachlan, M. L. A,, Chairman of the Social Credit Board, were the speakers at the Assembly Hall Monday night. A hundred dr more turned out to hear about the operation of the Treasury Branches Few questions were asked, so everyone must have^understood the workings of the proposed^ credit houses. The customer, after making a deposit in a credit house 0®® draw on his account with vouchers and receive a discount of 3/ on all his purchases, providing 1/3 consists of Alberta-Made goods. Hundreds of pamphlets were distributed explaining in detail the | whys and wherefore of the movement. Our Own Correspondent (Mrs. Bennett) was full of praise for the undertaking. She says it is taken from the U. F. A. platform. One of her old note books.covers the procedure in full. The Minister spoke briefly, as little time was left. He got a big hand from the audience.The policy of the Federal Govern­ment in devoting dll its time and energy to a favorable balance of trade with foreign countries was deplored. Our own resources and the welfare of our people should come in for more consideration. Ho discussed the coal, oil and vast mineral wealth of the province and in conclusion male an appeal for the Magrath Woollen Mill and the support of the credit houses A Neighborhood Primary on the Mission Plan has been organized in th© Lehi School District. Mrs. A. R. Briggs is. the Mother, Mrs. Stella Karren, Mrs. Theta Sabey and Misp Sarah Gibb are the teachers and Miss Hfermine \ Briggs tide ¡Secretary. L. Fourteen'children are enrolled and they i study the Bible exclusively, | —-............—............... - M —— .......... ............... j, Mr. Henry Howes, 84-yearlo’ld pioneer of Magrath, is seriously ill following a para­lytical strobe Monday evening. ...................——...........— M ——~ ----------------- - Remember the dates — March. !1 to March 4 - our Birthday Week, when Mrs. Bgllingall, Wabasso Representative, will be at the Store to assist you with her novel ideas. Several ladies have bought Wabasso goods I expressing their intention of entering the Sewing Contest. Ladies 1 why not start sew­ing on your article? -.............. .........................M------- - ------------------------ YOUR STOCK & POULTRY NEED ATTENTION NOW I BUILD UP THEIR RESISTANCE! 24# Calf Meal 950'. Bone Meal 2#0# Calcium Carbon-ate -- 20#. Royal Purple Poultry Specific As an egg prod­ucer . 2> lbs. — 350 Royal Purple Lice Killer 350. Royal Purple Roup Specific 350. Layma s h - 3g-0# Meat Scraps 3-g-0#. Cod. Liver Oil $1.60 gal. 100#----------- $1.75. BLOCK SALT White------- 870. Reel----------- 970. Oyster Shell 2i0 lb. Bran & Shorts Wheat Oats Chop Flax Barley - Meal----- 35^ bottle $1*00 cwt. 700 bushel» $1.25 owt. $1.20 cwt. — 70 lb. XA, Pure 'Wool \\ Worsted A X >•-' í CHIEF F aro just th6/things fob sports. Mads from the finest Botany Pur© Wool tightly twisted with Art Silk to make a hard vjearing garment. Füll zipper • fronts action back and side' straps. Blue, Grey, Brown and Gold, $6.95. Men’s BOTANY WOOL Socks for VEAR Cotton & T0 9S HARD tool ..& Heels For hoys $1.00. II I I ! t with elastic- "top ■v| Fine hose for girls 6 to 16. Sturdy stockings for sturdy boys and girls. 3 ply ’superior quality pure wool 4 ply heels and toes. Made in Alberta 49R and Fine Botany tool Hose reinforced with lislii. Made by Caldwell. Full fashioned with silky finish. Six new shades. ■ - STCRM KING ZIPPER JACKETS. Fancy..check polo..fronts 'With• knitted backs and sleeves in'colors- to blend. The knitting is 4 ply all wool shaker style with faMcy back. ’95. The High School Basketball Boys are all rearing Caldwell’s ‘'-Alberta-Made" 'Sweaters. —-------- - m------------------- - ---------- ------------ A "Mo-Host" party was hold at the farm home qf & Krs< Tom ^dlsy on Friday night." Tn 0 evening-was-spent in games and dancing,.after which a buffet lunch was served, The 'following men and their Wives were present: -E, Jensen, H. H. Anderson, J. A. Sabey, R. Lindwall, J. C, Robinson, Geo. Coleman -Jr., A. Passey, Eld'on Christensen, Melvin 'Ririe, Victor Hillmpr, A. Poulsen and Orin Harker, -----—---------------------m ——------------ -------- — Aftor"seeing "Our Own Correspondent" on Friday evening, January 27, covering the Annual Rat© layers Meeting, the Raymond Union Jacks Ifegrath Seniors Basketball Game -■ and the Meeting of the Rat© Payers of the School District all at one time we can easily understand how "The British United Press" ¿an say. that "Fromm's Swing Burd" furnished the was sick for a fortnight after music for,the Old Folks’ Donee. Henry 50/.pr. The following pupils of Miss Gladys Balderson word successful in passing the recent written examinations of the Royal Schools of Music: Grade 4 ■— Grace Bingham, Grade 1 —« Lsjvern Bigelow, Joanna Stew­art, Jean Baker, Betty. Edler, Pauline Bri­dge, Lloyd Saunders, Malcolm Bridge. •Mi-ss Gladys Balderson passed Intermediate (Grade VI) Harmony. i ______ Lovely Print Dresses for Ladies ' ’3fe.de in Alberta.* $1.95. ——I—M ----- i Hick' King says "Ray Harker ¿nd I will bo a company some day," - -------------------------— M - ----------—- -------- ------------ ----------------------- - M ------------------------- Mr. & Mrs, I-sane Sabey, son Ervin, Doug- Ci Jen'san & Son and D. II. Keeler sold las Bourne and Harold Meldrum left Monday two carl-Ads of lambs Saturday, January 28, on an extended trip to San Frahcisco and ---- - ---------------------— m - ---------------------------- other points in California. . Sometimes it is wise not to argue the --------------------------- - — M —- ------------------------ - point even though you know you. are right. THE WAG-RATH TRADING.CO. LTD., "A good place to trade." VALDES TO ■ $1,00. ' REGULAR $1.00. □ Print 3r>X01 Ladies' B Jubilee Chiffon HOb T Silk & Wool HOSR Print QR hf;£)E£) i4-6- 3 only Ladies’ Sizes 16 - 18. 36" BEACHCLOTH and Mercerized BROADCLOTH Colors: Mauve, Green and Blue. Values^ toRjR ,( .___ _____ Special Roger’s 5 Y Howling Success Pancake j- Cream & Red Wash /■ yj A N T ADS. Form J. Town ®f Magrath. Municipal Elections 1939. Eublic Notice is hereby given that I wixl attend at the Tow Hall on Monday, the 6th day of February, 1539, from eleven o’cloek in the forenoon until twelve o’clock noon, for the purpose pf receiving nominations of candidates for the office of Mayor for the ensuing two years end for the officd of councillors for the next ensuing three years and f*r the office of school trusteos for the next ensuing two years. Given under my hand at Magrath, Alberta, this 28th day of January, 1939. J. T. Steele» Returning Officer. . ...............-...............—- M-------------------------- . Mrs. Luella Haith of Cardstem will give vocal lessons every Saturday at the C. Jen- Ben home, commencing Saturday, February 4. If interested call No, 7. •w AST LOST:- ■ 'Pair o.f. "black leather Litts Saturday night in King’s Cafe. Rolland Dudley. -.................................. M ---------------- , FOUND:- Ladies' Red Silk Scarf. Call at 0>ffi!ce. --- ------ RM 1——-......... - LOST:- Onb hockey stick, initials B.L.H. burned on handle. Finder plaa.se return to ' ~ ' Blaine Hudson. Day and'. Night R. Will take cafe of all emergency"Calls. " . Shady Nook Service. Phone 14, _______——--------- ---- M--------------~------------------ There Will be a good time for young and old at the' Wientine Dance Friday, February 10 at the High School Gym. .Prices 500 and 350. Get your ticket now. ........................... '-----------M — Shop ail *" R \ The Magrath. Trading Co._Ltd • J "A good place to trade." patent leather. Comfortable cushion insoles and chrome tanned leather soles. Sizes 5^ to 7v. Real shoo value at Special 98^. __________________ - m --------- ---------------------r LIBRARY■ ®OE®S. t .r -tBbgiBhing PrMiyi^eb. >3, W Library wainhd bp-0fi-.'.Srdm: 3-t9 5 P. on.Fridays, | the'hours on th© other Library days r emain- | ing the same. ( v/e wish to acknowledge with thanks a number of book1 (fiction) donated by Mrs. Bare, also a boy»b book "Broken Pang" by R. G. Montgomery, donated, by oadie WQodger. | New books in the Library this week are: The Bible, The Concise Oxford Dictionary, Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier (the best sells of the year)', Young Dr. Galahad by Eliza­beth Siefert (th® $10,000 Prize Novel), Green Light and White Banners by Lloyd C. Douglas, Girl in White Armor by Albert Bige-r Growing Girls* Oxfords & Slippers Of Black Patent ahd Calf. Strongly sevm lather soles and rubber heels. Sizes 3K H to 4^. Valuespo 4>2.95. -■$1.79. ■ Rasmussen entertained for tao pleasure of their son Bonnett., who is leaving shortly for the Northern States feis3xon. Games, musical numbers', dancing and lunch was enjoyed. Austin V. Bennett fittingly expressed the good wishes oi all prosent for Ben* s safety and well being, ' ____---------- ---------------M-------------------- ----------- - Lion’s Club Luncheon Monday Evening at the United- Church at 6:30.')" Gentlemen — bring your wives and sweet­hearts. -------- - ------------------M---------------------------------- ALBERTI HCO-p CHAMPS ARE DO'.SNEDJ Last Frii. nite the Magrath, ,-Srs. eked out a 40-37 victory over the Raymond Union Jacks. It proved to be a ding dong ) battle from start to finish'and had the cheering fans on their toes continually. At half time the score road 27-15 for Raymond, but during the last; canto the local squad staged the greatest comwbtick ever wit­nessed in the Garden City. I Hamilton and Turner were the high scorers (with 14 and 13 points. i After the game feelings ran high, Ray-jmond officials had plenty of names and swear (words for'Magrath’s fans, referees, ball players and what not,, p, 3. At half time we were the nicest people on the face of the earth. According to Raymond officials the Jacks (will never'play in Magrath again this season (unless it bo a grudge battle Where tho winner takes the gate receipts. Raymond —we’re ready any time you are. The Seniors play their second league game Wed. with the Raymond Idlers at Raymond. J. 'Tj low Paine, Modern Short Stories collected byj John Buchan, rTh© Travels .of Marco Polo by | Manual Komroff 'and King Solomon’s Mines by H. Rider Haggard« . Chilcren’s new books are: The Story of F§rdinand, The'Story of Little.Black Bob Tad!} The Story of Madame Hen and Little Horace, Gone is. Gone, Once on Christmas and Pumpkin Moonshine, Come and look over our books and magaz­ines. We are sure it will proiv® to be an interesting hour or two. ________ .........................M------------ ----------------— Mr. Kenneth Bindley and Mr. Clifford Merkley left Tuesday for Utah and other southern points, One party this week purchased half a barrel of Neatsfoot Oil. How is the time to oil your harnesses. We have plenty of oil left. Priced at 85p' a gallon. Will the pars6*1 my car '—.. - Ike. Sabey. UL1U MW* • . - . , . , leave it at Lyman’s Service Station? | 7 Hi-Lights - Oont'd. GRADE £.1 NWS . 1. Anyone with a l^rge sheet of nnckel , steel armour pltoe for sale, see President Jay Dickson. Ho has decided he needs some defensive armour for the seat of his pan 2. The coal truck backed up to the^school aeain the other day. ------- the Chemistry U Class, that afternoon o Charles Lloyd.and Margarets Keeler obiect to having their names in the paper. help it. if they make the most news school? We wonder iihet Dale (Hercules) Clifton finds so attractive.about the south end o the hall about half an hour before classes Login. ________ ______M--------------—~ HISTORY WEATS ITSELF 1. 3. Can we in -the 4. I Hi 1:!:4 Result ~ no sleep forb; • in h;. I nr| fies A E A 1 b Fresh White Fish 2 lbs. - 25/ Salmon & Halibut 20/ lb. Pork Sausage - 14/ Snare Ribs — 15/ ■Choice Young Lamb lb lb c i In olden times: . ■ , , - Miss Houston used to be the teacher of Geography. One day upon entering the clas she asked, "®w do Brazil nuts grow? n was U.J-A'-vv.vM. — ---- » p not raying attention and consequently "did not hear tho question. Desperately he = asked his pals,,who an answer. 1— "In little paper ’ Mary Margaret Ririe was m the back of the room talking even more tian usual. the front of the room a pendulum was swing­ing. Suddenly Mr,.Brown entered, and said, ? "Mary Margaret, how.much farther on .one side does this pendulum swing than.on the other?" She didn’t hear the question, so the others who did gave her W answer. Consequences ire not given, she answered, "Two inches," Contributed by Grade X Reporter, __............ — M------- ------- ----------------- There will bo a good time for young and old at the VALENTINE DANCE presented by the Freshies. M..H, ,S. Gym - Feb, 1°« Prices 50/ and 35/. Get your ticket now. ...................—......... M................................ ; Would you like to earn a dollar or two. Y,u ean and here’s how: You ladies can ■ K r nnsTitv Shoes previously priced as pookii the You.°XnLy confidence for handle good line. Get your size ©nd they will hold their shape long after the price is f°^otten._~ _ ___ _______ «•«— M Taylor Stake Presidency were in Msgrath “X“VoL 5, First ard Chapel, MRStoIstle Ballard vri.ll be 1» attendance. Personal Hein™ Keeting «ill oowan. at A. It. and General Meetings will hold forth at 10:15 and 2 !’• M. ... , . Saturday night and Sunday night meeting will be held in Raymond. s " The question was directed it John Austin, but he was i. - . . Desperately he Ho innocently rep ©hied aloud, bags." ■Bs Crackers. Friday afternoon at her farm home Mrs. A. Peterson entertained for ths pleasure of the '¡following ladies: Mesdames Dafl Poulsen, ¡Agnes Turner, Lyman Turner, J. A. Ririe, J. 0. Bridga, Charles Dudley, Misses L. Hall, p-earl & Sthtil Honinger. Chines© Checkers were playoc and a' lovely lunch was served, __-------------------------M---------------------- -------— A houso-ming party, comprising Trading Co Staff ®nd partners - 25: in ell —.was ;held TUesduy evening in tho nw department ■ UPSConti’3t games, under tho direction of Carol and Howard created much merriment. The 'grouo wt s divided into three parts - cows, pigs tod cats and sorry to say, with the aid of Ferdinand the Bull, the cows won first place, to improvised orchestra played the latent tunes. A delicious two-courso lunch was served, following which Blaire, on behalf of the Staff presented Evelyn with to overnight bag. Shb: left Wednesday morning for Maclood, J s of ghoes.where she i'S employed. arations for ¡utterly Conference to he hel^ ar&tions -n* „i TT^rri fthanel* ____■__ ;__ u________ _ M-------—-------------------- Tadiosi Don’t put off buying your Wabasso goods and making your Article for the Sewing Contest to be held the first week in March — our Birthday Leek. Let s Iioivq on"try• __________ __________ M —---------- * Two Irishmen were in the m^ntains hunt­ing. Tho one carrying the gun saw a grouse and carefully took aim. "Liiko," shouted Pat "don’t shoot! ’The gun ain’t? loaded." "I’ve got to," yelled Mikh, "the bird will nivto waitj'!. I Í £ t t SPORTS- GUTTER MAGRATH"TROLBiC.SS, RAYMOND 53-81. Raymond, Jan. .'2.5 - .Magrath High School Basketball Team played Raymond on the Sugar City’a home floor, and decisively trimmed them to the sweet melody of 53-31. All ws can hash together is thhu Bill went wild, Ira Bourn© played rugby as well as ball and the rest of the boys played steady ball throughout the game. It seems that the boys realized that even if they are Provincial Champions they must forget previous laurels. and play good old fast ball. hv also heard that Magrath Juniors won over ths Raymond ¡pints. g——-------..***-— M----------——— Magrath, Jan. 59 - HOCKEY Roses, bcugubts or any of those things which are appreciated for congratulations should be handbd to Coach Roy Sheridan and Manager Pete 'Pedersen for the way they have helped Junior Hockey in Magrath* This year they organized a Junior Hockey,Team (by tho way, it has won both its starting games over senior clubs) which has started hockey on the up-grade ones more. It is fellows like these who mdke towns more than one- track-minded as f&r as sports arc concerned. •*•**•***•*• •»••••••** • •«*«••• GRADE NINg ACTIVITIES Strains oTmusi cis suing from Room Three last 'Friday announced to outsiders that both clubs of th'o Grade IX English Glu presenting a combined program, were taken up Mth the Major Bowes Amateur Hour and tho }uiz Program which wore con­ducted by Moeloy Rice and Betty Dudley. The program uotidisted of: Reading -- 31'cinc Loishman. Violin Sola' •*- Wn° Robinson. Jokos — Klanc Harris. Po cm — Mdlhffi- Bonnett» Guitar Sold —■ .Konncth Coleman* Poom — . liinottu. Gibb. Violin Solo — Lloyd Saunders* Combined Guzottc. — road by -Qigo S. The boys won over the girls in tho quiz contest by thd wide margin ef one-half point. GRADE IX iss viere Two periods In an attempt to.avoid misunderstanding and later di.WPointment the following resume of Grade IX Promotions is offered for the information .of both parents and students; The Grade II students must all write Jepartmontal' ixbttinations in Tune 1939. The grading they receive has a very import­ant bearing on their future in High School. Grado A students are allowed free access to any course djHferod in the Ugh school. Grade B students are allowed free access in Grade X with one exception, that they may select 0.W > of the units requisite for higher education (i. e. University, College, Mortal School). If your boy or girl gats into one of tho above classif­ications he Or she has done well and should have no' 'regrets. It is tho Jcxt two grad­ings