Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), October 17, 1973, p. 9

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The Acton Free Wed October Fire ruins historic Milton Inn l IP Milton Inn Hotel was destroyed In a stubborn evasive Tire Friday night Damage to the centuryold building on Milton main street was estimated at Many roomers and guests I from the rooms lost all or I most of their possessions i Fire chief A Clement Indicated the fire may have started in a partition near the Silverwood west end of the second floor The fire marshal office is investigating The 21 hour battle for Milton fire brigade began at rlday afternoon and continued to Saturday Sped a ton Hundreds of people lined the streets Those inside the hotel t explain how he fire could start so fast Originally frame the building was bricked over and this construction was blamed for the difficulty the fighters had Walls were twisted out of shape Not all residents had been uncounted for as firefighters struggled to control the flames However all had escaped Hold Ted Juskula is in Grimsby hospital following a stroke the previous Sunday He is making plans to rebuild and visited the site briefly The rebuilding will begin In two weeks Mr said he hopes to be In business again by Christmas Unsure of coverage Although he had Insurance he sure if the roomers losses would be covered B 80th birthday Institute report Alicia Scott Mrs George Ironside was hostess on Sunday Oct for a birthday party in honor of Mrs Corbclt on her birthday given her by fellow members of Sliver wood W I and close neigh hors Mlnda looked charming in a long gown of figured material with dark red predominating and wore a lovely corsage Mlnda eted friends and near neighbors and many who came from a distance to wish her happy birthday and many more years of health and happiness A dainty lunch of sand CHOWDS GATHERED quickly when the Milton Inn fire broke of people lined the streets and sidewalks along Main and Brown out at around 5 30 Many never left and hundreds left and served by members of silver came back later Even in the wee hours of the morning crowds Jikil Photo Dills5dWi Miss Jean Armour Home feconomics ranch of Agriculture conducted a class on kitchen accessories on Wed Oct at the home of Mrs Fred Campbell under the sponsorship of W I Members from near by branches were Invited Visitors Mrs Hunter of Chatham who has been visiting her mother Mrs Corbet I has returned home Guests with I he George Hurts on Thanksgiving were Mr and Mrs Dennis Lock Toronto Mr and Mrs Watson lira ma lea Mr and Mrs Chaplin Georgetown Mr and Mrs J Bailey and Susan and Kim travelled to Parry Sound to see the fall colors this past weekend The fall colors in Stiver held their October meeting on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs It public relations meeting Twelve members were present and one guest who was the speaker for the evening enll wns an naming good quality of the member to their right place Many points were brought up Mrs Marchington gave a full report on the district directors meeting held in Milton recently Mrs M district president talk on Pennies for friendship a special collection taken up by W I members at their meetings through the year fed with Milton for at Limehouse School open house anniversary in news District Page Flying family adds another trophy to case Mills motored during last week to visit Mr and Mrs Victor Mills They also Mrs Mills granddaughter and family at on the way home Mr and Mrs Anderson niece Mrs Bactsen and three children of Toronto over Thanksgiving Church services will be withdrawn on Oct white thccongrcgatlon may Strew anniversary services Knox Georgetown Wo extend sympathy to the family and friends of the late Mr Murray Coles who died In a motor accident north of tile on Wednesday evening In hospital We hope that Mrs Kirk and Mr S each make a good recovery in hospital In Georgetown Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Kam nee Betty Ann Brawn whose little son arrived hospital in Georgetown on Thur evening Open house Many parents took ad vantage of open house on Wed evening to meet the teachers and see the newly painted classrooms Mr Hugo DeWlnter is recuperating at home line following an an pendectomy a week ago We wish him well VftteiBca1elitarlR Mitchell I after months Hospital We hope ho may continue In better health Mrs Jeff and two small children and Mrs Bob Klclnsteuber and one child all of Brampton visited Mrs Wm Henry and children at the A Patterson s on Friday The Brampton ladies were Heather and Linda Clarke of some years ago The husband and wife team of Barbara and Tom of captured Best of Class for single engine retractable gear planes In the Michigan Small Race last week in Howell Michigan Mrs roth piloted and Mr navigated the family Comanche over a mile course starting and ending at Howell Michigan The exact course of the race is not given to con lestants until each plane Is Tor the night before the race can testnnt strives for a perfect score using and fuel handicaps In the overall race the Brothertons placed eighth out of competing planes It Is a flying family with sons Tim and Tom also licensed pilots year with husband Tom piloting and wife Bar navigating they placed second in the Air Rally and two years ago son Tim and father Tom placed second In the Governor Cup Mrs flics in the women Powder Puff and Angel Derby every yenr Tin Small Race Is operated by the Ninety Nines an International organization of licensed an abbreviation for South Michigan All Ladles Lark Call tenders Tenders or an addition to the limehouse School will be considered at the Oct 17 meeting of the Holton Board of Education The tenders were on the agenda Tor the Oct meeting but only two firms had bid so the tender deadline was extended in order to receive broader submissions Choosm It TILDEN ANDREW MURRAY MOTORS MO Hit CM Road GEORGETOWN THANH YOU FROM THE ACTON OFFICE 5 Mill St E Phone 8631821 To all residents of the Acton Milton and Georgetown general vicinity THANK YOU FOR A MOST ENCOURAGING FIVE MONTHS REALTY LIMITED opened their office in the Province on May 1st this year in Acton and the response and friendly acceptance of our services has been beyond our expectations A new branch office Is soon to open In Georgetown our and we heartily recommend to all our friends and clients In that THANK YOU AGAIN and we pledge our continuing open and honest approach to all real estate needs in this area J Mill St E lh Highway 7 and IS ground Door Come in and have a cup of coffee with anytime GROWING WITH YOUR CONFIDENCE Ebenezer Presentation THE PLYING husband and wife team of Tom and Barb of Limehouse hold the trophy they won last weekend in the Michigan Small Race They won the Best of Class for single engine retractable gear planes and placed eighth overall The race started and finished in Howell Michigan anniversary Vounteers By Mrs Mclnn Next Sunday Oct 21 celebrates 150 years as a congregation At 11 a m the special speaker la to be Rev Leonard Harbour assisted by Mrs Jack Bishop past president of Waterloo lC At Bernle warren Centre will preach and the Joint choirs of the three chur ches will supply special music A social time will low the sen Ice Oct Ebenewr serves a turkey dinner be tween and Everyone welcome Service Mr Ian Shapter of Mor- had charge of the ser vice Sunday morning Social A happy social ev was spent to honor two recently married couples Jack and Helen Ferguson and Sandy and Doug McLean The com miltee in charge consisted of Jean Price Marilyn Coxc Mabel Prank and Marion Diamond Winners at games were Mildred Wilson Shirley Moore Wallace and Wayne Taylor The grooms expressed their appreciation of a monetary gift in a pretty candy Jar Mrs Keith Anderson is recuperating at home follow urKery at Joseph Brant ital Burlington for Over Haul Project Over Haul in Eden Mills received its second wind last Thanksgiving weekend when on the Saturday at least adults gave several hours of volunteer effort towards cleaning up the outside grounds of the community hall and with bulldozers managed to do some levelling Ladies In the community were on hand to supply hot coffee and refreshments for the noon hour break and then it was back to work for the ambitious Eden Milters with new contingent of fresh assistants as some 15 high school students pulled In and hcloed with their share of the load Old bricks hand sanding floorboards general clean up and the effort was fantastic When will the project be completed Thats the one all the residents of the village arc asking but with Saturday tenacity together with required funds which are gradually Increasing from monthly luncheons and other community club activities it should be well on to finishing very soon BINGO Lie No Every Monday Night at 8 AT THE CREDIT VALLEY CLUB FORMERLY RIVIERA COMMENCING MONDAY SEPT GAMES JACKPOT 57 Nos Cards 3 for 1 BU Sponsored By Georgetown Elks Lodge No PROCEEDS FOR DEAF DETECTION SERVICES HOMESTEAD 3Day Special Thurs Fri Sat Oct WHICH PANEL is Dew Over GOO visitors to Keates Organ Company Open House recently saw and heard a restored organ for St Timothys Episcopal church Baltimore Extensions necessitated new panelling Tfie door on the right is the original and the one on the left a beautifully matched reproduction Craftsmen responsible are Dirk van Stralen Mowbray Place left and B B SaulnterRR Super Special Every Monday Only BUI 3 Orders off Fish Chips SET 1 HAMBURGER Offer Good Until Monday November not quite Illustrated Chesterfield Matching Chair UPHOLSTERED IN IMPORTED VELVET a SPECIAL SALE PLUS MANY OTHERS AT COMPARABLE SAVINGS FREE DELIVERY IN ACTON MILTON GEORGETOWN MARKET 87787771 lomestea FURNITURE INTERIORS FREE DELIVERY LOTS OF FREE PARKING FREE DECORATING SERVICE IMMEDIATE DELIVERY ON ALL STOCK ITEMS

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