Sayre Memorial Fund

THE MANY FRIENDS among Dartmouth alumni of the late Captain Ford K. Sayre '33, former manager of The Hanover Inn who lost his life July 23 in the crash of two Army attack bombers over Spokane, Washington, will be interested to learn of the establishment of the Ford Sayre Memorial Fund. The Fund will be used to provide skiing equipment and instruction for children in Hanover and nearby communities who would otherwise not be able to enjoy the benefits of the north country's most popular winter sport.

Most alumni know of the interest of Ford and Peggy Sayre in the development of junior skiing in the Dartmouth region. Shortly after they took over the management of the Inn they started the Children's Ski School, which has become an increasingly popular feature of Hanover's winter program. Realizing that many children in this area, particularly in the outlying communities, could not afford adequate equipment and instruction in skiing, Ford took it upon himself to.provide them. Each winter, for several years, he arranged to obtain second-hand but usable equipment, and to have it repaired and distributed among these under-privileged children. He personally spent many winter afternoons teaching skiing to the children of Etna, Norwich, and other communities.

Shortly after Ford's death a close friend, who knew of Ford's interest and efforts with these children, suggested that a Fund to carry on this work would be a fitting tribute to his memory. When Peggy and other members of Ford's family expressed their approval of the suggestion, a notice announcing the establishment of the Fund was published in The Hanover Gazette. The idea met with such hearty approval and support from Ford's friends that Martin J. Remsen 'l4, of Etna, N. H., who is serving as treasurer of the committee administering the Fund, has already received upwards of" $B5O, and contributions are still coming in. The other members of the committee in charge of the Fund are Mrs. Ford K. Sayre, Mr. Thomas J. Dent, Mr. Warner Bentley, and Mr. John Piane 'l4.