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Terrace Bay News, 20 Feb 1969, p. 16

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eT OL CORE "REVED © OBO spucanes KINSMEN BONSPIEL (econ! t from page ee (s econd event wlssers Ross Devis, Cee ies MR. AND MRS. JACK PHILLIPS HONOURED ~ ON GOLDEN ANNIVERSAY Mr. and Mrs. Jack Phillips of Schreiber were recently honored on their golden wedding anni- versary at a dinner party at LeBlanc Restaurant arranged by their son, Burton and his wife, and later at a party at Burton's residence. Special guest was the couple's daughter. Ruth (Mrs Harry Nevins) of Toronte. The dinner table was centred with fresh flowers and an an- niversary cake centred the buf- fet lunch table. Mrs. Phillips was presented a yellow rose corsage and her husband, a rose boutonniere. In addition to gifts from the family, many pieces of china m gold and other articles «ere re- ceived. Flowers, telegrams and ecards from friends and relatives also marked the occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips were married in: Wesley United Church, Fort William by Dr. Laker. Their attendants includ- ed Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor, of Fort William. Mrs. Phillips, the former Miss MacLean is known to her many friends as Edythe, however, he given names is Ethelynde Four lively grandchildren who five next door to the couple keep them well - entertained. They -also have another grandson, Da- vid Nevins of Toronto. Mr. Phillips has always been occupied in various community organizations ile served as town councilor and also as reeve. He was active in Broth erhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen for 39 vears aru has served in most. offices dur- ing the past years. Mr. Phillips was on the Board of Directors, Ontario Hy:lro Commission and served as 7id- ing president of the focal Cun- servative party in the combined area - Port Arthur district He moved to Schreiper in Oc- tober, 1912, from his hometown of Arnstein. Ont. He worked for CPR and retired in 1955 3< loco- motive engineer. To save local police from making trips to the Twin Cities, he was appointed justice of the peace, a position he still holds today. Not altegether in jest. Mr. Phillips sien remarks how he found (tiie {9 work -on "the road." Meanwhile, throughout ber husbana's career, Mrs. Phillips has chosen to play the role of a hostess and is «ell remember- ed by many for her gracious hospitality. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips are one of the few ecouvies who have al- ways lived i the house in which they began the:> married life. One of the family's best re- membered stories is of the chil- dren complaining bitterly about always having to live in the same place while many of their friends were enjoying moving into new homes. Poo RCE en ee nN Harry Shack of Schreiber was recently honored by CPR offi- cials and friends on his retire- ment as roadmastcr on the Schreiber division at a Town Hall reception. Mr. Shack began his service with CPR in 1923 in Winnipeg as sectionman. Bill Tripp was master of cer- emonies and music was supplied by Allan "Flash"? Bourk, piano and Herb Gellert, accordion, both enginemen. G. A. Dowdell, vf Toronto, re- gional track supervisor, referred to Mr. Shack's ability and point- ed out that his nickname of the "Galloping Roadmaster" was a : -~ 'riry rreserts Vasseu tickets to Herr: SF OOK (2 note <y Ie Meluais; tribute not Say to his ability to handle problems but also to his uncanny speed in getting from one place to another. His "succinctness"' in business mes- sages was the delight of the de- partment. Mr. Dowdell added. Carl Kaznierezak who suc- ceeds Mr. Shack as roadmaster said the retirement of a vet- eran is a loss not only to the company but also to the younger men who have relied on his ex- perienced counsel. J. D. Bromley, former Schrei- ber superintendent and current- ly project manager of Metro Project in Toronto said his re- spect and friendship "5 Mr. da

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