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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 16, 1938
Page
6
Poem fragment quoting James Whitcomb Riley praising a departed figure. The speaker urges readers to remember him with love and gentleness. Images of birds, bees, and natural grace accompany the tribute to a brave, kind man who has passed away.
Betty Barclay offers spring into summer tips using fruit cups as first courses or desserts. featuring orange strawberry combinations with fresh fruits, orange juice, sherbet, and citrus dishes like orange cherry and pineapple cups for light summer menus.
Economists argue urban dwellers would gain health and cost less if cities ate more farm produce. A shift toward fresh fruits and vegetables would boost the dairy and farm sectors, with families needing better meals and public health improving as a result.
A reflective diary piece contrasts two families the Black and the White, noting the Whites’ carpentry color photography and needlework hobbies, a thriving home life, and richer daily activities. The author visits Malton airport and comments on local agriculture, rain, and upcoming Institute birthday tea.
Readers of The Wree Press may discuss each week with a column of maxims and daily hints. The page includes calendar style notes, general wisdom, and a nurse Elkeram remedy for pain. It also notes home care tips and paint removal methods. Canada’s tourists in 1937 are tallied with autos from many nations.
Canada’s highway system spans over 400000 miles with surfaced mileage over 9350 miles and unsurfaced roads totaling 311000 miles. It supports over a million registered cars and four million tourist vehicles yearly, linking modern cities to vast wilderness, and highlighting national parks and scenic byways.
An elderly lady at a club office asked about the term for turf displaced by a truck and gulf club. A staffer replied divot, and the woman noted she had heard the term damn but doubted its correctness.
A sergeant tests an Irish recruit with a password pun on names. The recruit answers with a garbled phrase and recalls family trades. Later the same day the recruit is challenged again, giving the word Begs.
A columnist argues that towns are mirrors of their residents not places to escape. Believing life’s cycles repeat, she urges readers to invest energy and compassion, collaborate for growth, and avoid blaming the town or neighbors for personal discontent.
Weekly garden notes advise proper handling for Oriental poppies as cut flowers. Tips include trimming stems, sealing with flame, cold-water immersion, and dark cool storage for best results. Also mentions sedum ate boktia and staking large peony heads for upright display.
A Leamington Post and News editorial laments the man who has funds yet neglects to pay meat, grocery, clothing, gas, or water bills. It argues such nonpayment harms the community and notes the virtue in promptly meeting obligations.
Central Press notes summer suit wear with light wool cotton or linen. Blouses should complement the suit. Florence George models a blue crepe blouse with a bow and pearl studs. Paris fashions show a black marocain dress with ball buttons and a fox jacket for fall.
R J A McNIVEN doctor E J NELSON physician and surgeon Electro therapy services offered. DR WM G CULLEN and L M C C physician and surgeon with office at Wilbur Street north of Main Street. Sunday appointments by arrangement. Telephone numbers provided.
Eastbound and westbound daily schedules show flag stops at Georgetown. Times include 6.04 am 6.54 am 6.36 pm Sunday only 8.10 pm and 2.49 pm for eastbound Georgetown flag stop. Standard times list 8.48 am 3.49 pm 7.07 pm 11.33 pm.
Eastbound and westbound coach times listed with specific departures and through routes to London. Subscriptions accepted at The Free Press Office for magazines and periodicals.
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