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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 24, 1936
Page
13
An article on back to school meal planning stresses nourishing breakfasts and timely lunches to sustain energy for play and study. It offers cereal options and two All Bran bread recipes, plus tips to vary box lunches and maintain interest in meals for growing children.
A historical sketch recalls Acton’s Adams Block fire in 1870 and the bustling Main Street with stores, taverns, and craftsmen. It details church evolution from the Adams family era to the 1894 corner stone laying and 1895 opening of the Presbyterian Church, with notable ministers and community figures guiding subscriptions and construction.
A fragment discusses men avoiding tasks, criticizing laziness and ignorance. Mentions autumn wear by Hrowns and Lucille Ball as style references, noting a double breasted coat in deep brown with a bright print handkerchief as a styling detail.
The notice lists T. Seynuck cafe appointments on Main Street Acton with office hours Tuesday and Thursday 1.15 to 4.30 p.m. Requests for Fridays mornings, gas extractions, and a new Simon Block location for P. W. Pearen D D S L D S dental surgeon with a new phone number 29.
New York Giants rely on Carl Hubbell as their ace with a sharp screwball and a string of one run decisions. His dominant late outings echo 1930s memories as the team eyes post season, while supporting hitters bolster Hubbell’s chances against a strong Cubs past.
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