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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 25, 1951
Page
6
A new glareless curtain wall panel system uses outer stainless steel and inner carbon steel with a fibre wool insulation core. At only four inches thick, the panels offer insulation superior to a twelve inch masonry and plaster wall.
The International Plowing Match and Farm Machinery Show near Woodstock drew well over 100000 visitors with 40000 on Thursday. Halton and Hornby sent strong teams with Stan May placing in walking plow, Timbers winning Esso class, and Halton earning top honours in tractor and livestock events. Weather was favorable and the event highlighted modern farm machinery and crop varieties while Prof Goble shared Hessian Fly findings. Belgium also noted for pigeon racing as a national sport.
High School notes report the rugby team lost 22 to 0 against Milton at Acton Park though improvement was seen. The school adds a new five minute morning break and announces intramural rugby teams with captains Don Dawkins Jack Davidson and Dave McVey.
Public auction at Lot A con 3 Two of Esquesing on Highway 35 north of Milton set for Saturday October 27 at 12:90. Items offered include horses and harnesses hay grain furniture dairy equipment and various farming tools and implements. No reserve as farm is sold. Auctioneers Hindley and Elliott with assistance from Geo Currie clerk.
Estate of the late Thomas Reaton sells by auction at the farm near Morriston on Thursday at 1 pm. Livestock includes several Red Durham and Jersey-Durham cows, calves, hens and poultry. Farm implements, hay, grain, household effects, and a 160 acre property with a brick house and barn will be offered with reserve bids and specific payment terms.
Former Acton resident George McBain of Hespeler died Friday October 12 at age 63. Survived by three sons Chester and George of Hespeler, William of Fergus, and daughter Mrs J Hammill of Guelph, plus eleven grandchildren. Pallbearers named, funeral from Victor Bo Rumsey Funeral Home Acton October 15 at 2 10, Rev Williamson officiating, interment Acton Cemetery.
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