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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 24, 1936
Page
5
Guidance urges breakfast to fuel morning activity and avoid fatigue, promotes cereals with fresh fruit, varied lunches with hot or varied fillings, and careful planning for box lunches. Includes two bread recipes All Bran Apricot and Banana All Bran Nut Bread and notes on returning to school routine after vacation.
The article recalls Acton’s Adams Block fire in 1870 and the rise of a new Presbyterian Church on Main Street. It details early storekeepers Cel Leonard, Charles Davidson, and the McClenahans, plus the 1894 corner stone laying and 1895 dedication ceremonies for the modern church building with Rev. Rae and community leaders guiding subscriptions and construction.
A fashion feature praises Lucille Ball as Hollywood’s best dressed with autumn hats and brown checked coats. It notes her double breasted deep delive coat and a bright print handkerchief worn in the throat of her refeer coat, plus brown accessories.
Dr. P. W. Pearen outlines appointment hours at Acton and Georgetown clinics. Office hours Tuesday and Thursday 1.15 to 4.30 p.m. and Wednesdays by request. Gas for extractions available. Dr. Pearen moved to Simon Block, new quarters at 29.
New York Giants rely on Carl Hubbell to power a late season push toward the World Series. The left hander has dominated opponents since June, with ten one run wins highlighting his clutch performances. Hubbell’s strong pitching is supported by teammates, as Creighton Cremer and others step up as post season looms.
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