1907

Arthur Leavitt reports that he was to retire from his government work in the National Archives in Washington at the end of last December, as the consequence of a significant birthday on December 13. He hopes to maintain his long-time interest in the Middle East where he spent some years in the 1920s. His family is scattered. Five grandchildren and their parents are in Naples. Three others and parents are in Teheran. The others planned to be together for the holidays in Connecticut. Arthur and Mrs. Leavitt continue to make their home in Fairfax, Va.

The marriage of Frances Omar Weeks to Harold Parker in Rochester, N. H., on December 23 has been announced by the family of the bride. Felicitations to Mr. and Mrs. Parker from Harold's classmates! They will make their home in Egypt, Mass.

In addition to his Civilian Defense duties in his home town of Upton, Mass., Greb is now taking on a state census of his community. This classmate is no drone.

Herb Hinman spent most of December in Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore for treatment of pneumonia. He was able to return to his Virginia home for Christmas, and expected to complete convalescence in Florida.

What a life! Bob Kenyon writes that an informal '07 reunion was held at Anna Maria, Fla., on Christmas and on New Year's Eve. Participants were Harriet and Leon Sprague,Lura and Bob Kenyon, and Allan Brown. Nice work if you can get it!

Rocky Hazen and his wife, Dorothy, have been in Florida earlier this winter. He has been retired for about two years and they are making their permanent home in Hartsdale, N. Y., and moving about as they choose.

Do you know that our classmate, BishopNiles, in addition to heading his family real estate firm, Niles, Inc., is also intimately associated with the meat business as director of the United Stockyards Corporation? It's a fact.

Our friend and classmate, Chet Sandy, passed away on December 30 in the George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D. C. He had suffered from a serious heart condition for some years. Those classmates who attended our 45th reunion will recall that Chet was present, accompanied by his son, Don, and that he was far from strong at that time. Chet was a modest, friendly man, devoted to his family, to his college and to his friends. His specialty was chemistry and most of his postgraduate life was spent in the service of Esso Standard Oil Co. of Pennsylvania, of which firm he was chief chemist for many years. A fine classmate and a fine citizen has ended life's journey, and he will be missed.

Your secretary learned that Chet and Mrs. Sandy had visited Hanover back in November '45. The following are quotes from a letter he wrote at that time:

"I had a whole month to spend. Mrs. Sandy said, Why not go to Hanover?' Our room overlooked the campus. We walked miles, going to corners of the town that I didn't even know existed. We explored buildings — we attended movies, lectures, musical clubs, recitals, and had tea at the homes of two professors. Should any of you be invited, don't fail to attend these teas. —We met Wellman,South Rate, McLane, many of the older professors, as well as younger ones, and talked to President Dickey a number of times. Our impression of President Dickey is that we have a real man in charge and that Dartmouth is in mighty good hands. We liked him. We spent our 33rd wedding anniversary and Thanksgiving Day at the Inn. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed every hour. I can advise any one whose nerves are on the ragged edge to spend a week or a month or longer at the Hanover Inn."

Dartmouth paid extra dividends to Chet Sandy, didn't it?

Secretary, 140 Federal St., Boston 10, Mass.

Treasurer, 25 Broad St., New York 4, N. Y.

Bequest Chairman,