Class of 1916
To the Gran Fullers and the Cliff Beans go the entire class' sympathy in the deaths of their mothers on the same day last February.
To you motorists from outside of Ohiobeware when you cross these borders. Fletch Andrews returned from a month's sojourn in Florida so improved in health that he journeyed to Canton to address the bar association of the five surrounding counties on "Actions Against Non-Resident Motorists." And down in Boston, Frank Bobst back in 1932 put a hand to the helm of the G. O. P. machine with the result that he could never stomach the results of the election. Recently it was necessary to enter a hospital and remain three weeks before cure was obtained. Then Dan Dinsmoor had an appendix that became troublesome, and he was forced to the hospital. Both appeared at the Parker House on a recent Wednesday to show the 1916 lunchers that they were back in circulation. If anyone should take up the challenge of Jim Coffin and Gene McQuesten to a game of contract or duplicate contract, we may have two others on the sick list. But probably the sickest man on the list is Alec Jardine—lost in the snows of Bangor, Me., away from the spirit of Boston and the contacts of the numerous Sixteeners in that section. He, however, backs up the stories of Ernie Cutler and Abe Lincoln in regard to deer shooting last fall. They each shot one, and he hopes that their success will bring more of you men to his section of the country, because, as he says, the deer are so thick that you cannot miss them. And in addition to that he has the wherewithal to entertain you royally.
Virg Rector has just returned from a trip to Panama, but, as he says, "Have nonews except on revolutions, bananas andcocoanuts." Ed Kirkland, that popular Bowdoin professor, is now on sabbatical leave for this current school year. Has spent up to now in research work visiting the libraries at Dartmouth, Harvard, Yale, Montpelier, Hartford, and New York. However, April first will find the Kirkland family of three on an automobile tour of the South and Southwest. May the true southern hospitality follow the teachings of American history. Barrett Studley, Lieutenant Commander, U. S. Navy air officer, last summer flew to Alaska and back as executive officer of Patrol Plane Squadron No. 7, but since then has been transferred to U. S. S. Wright, aircraft tender and flagship of aircraft, Base Force U. S. Fleet, and has just returned from a cruise around the Caribbean with the Canal Zone squadrons. While Barrett is away his wife keeps the home fires burning in San Diego, Calif.
Shorty Hitchcock (six feet what now, Shorty?) in his spare moments from insurance is a fancier of Scottish terriers. It is a far cry from California to West Virginia, but Ed Knight on a larger scale keeps up his hobby on springer spaniels and cockers. In both cases they have boys large enough to take the dogs out on their daily runswhich, if I remember correctly, is a very lucky thing for the health of the dogs. George Smith, New York advertising man, keeps up his interest in tennis. Has continually invited Hiz Honor, Mayor Doyle, to resume the matches of Hanover on the courts of the West Side Club at Forest Hills. But wise in political ways, the mayor is awaiting the city life of New York to take its toll on George before accepting. It is too bad that Bill Osborn is not closer to these environments, and there might be a three-way argument to settle.
Ernie Gioiosa and his wife are living in New York City, and Ernie is doing social welfare work at Ellis Island for the Italian Welfare League, Inc. Last year Clarence Palmer lost his father, and shortly after his plant, the Burt Mfg. Cos. of Akron, Ohio, burned to the ground. But at the present time it has been rebuilt, and Clarence is president of the company. It is interesting to note that Bill Brown, principal of the Glens Falls High School, is vice-commander of the American Legion and a member of the Adirondack Mountain Club: that Howard Buffinton up in Springfield, Mass., when he has time from his insurance activities, joins in the activities of the Appalachian Mountain Club. On the other hand, Abe Abraham is interested in speed boats, and Shorty Hitchcock in motor boats. Doc Greeley is sales manager, Eastern District of Rival Packing Company of Chicago. Now that Doc can not be sure of an opportunity to lead yells, he has transferred his leadership to the Boy Scouts of his vicinity. George Dock repeats a rumor that Sleuth Howell has struck oil bearing sands somewhere west of the Sierras and asks for confirmation. Help, California—what can you add?
Seventy questionnaires have been returned. Many more to come, so please shoot them along.
In the Necrology section you will find the passing of Ken Douglas. For most of the information concerning Ken, I am indebted to Phil Nordell, who spent considerable time in obtaining this material.
Secretary, 3589 Avalon Rd., Shaker Heights, Ohio
