1911
Reunion plans are shaping up definitely into what would seem to be an excellent program. The first requirement is appearance at class headquarters to register and obtain information and tickets for various events. This is to take place on Monday, June 13, at any time but certainly by afternoon. Dormitory, hotel and motor court rooms will be available Sunday night for those who may want to come a little early so as to be on hand Monday. Our Class headquarters will be Russell Sage and Butterfield dormitories.
The first scheduled event will be the outdoor picnic at Keenes' in Etna, where we were last reunion. A good menu is assured. That same evening President and Mrs. Dickey will hold a reception at their home, to which we will adjourn from Keenes'. Tuesday morning will be the usual gathering for the class picture followed by a joint luncheon at Thayer Hall for all three reunion classes and at which President Dickey will speak. The remainder of the afternoon is free for informal visits and gatherings until the cocktail party, followed by the banquet and business meeting at the Outing Club. The wives are included in all these events. President and Mrs. Dickey will join us at the banquet, also Tuss and Mrs. McLaughry who were with us four years ago. This will close the official reunion in Hanover, but it will be continued by the unofficial one for most of the class at Whitefield starting with lunch Wednesday noon.
A few more '11ers have signed up. The latest word just in from Jack Ingersoll says that he and Al Wheeler are going to arrive in Hanover Sunday afternoon, June 12. They will be on hand to greet any '11ers arriving that afternoon. Jim Conroy writes that he and Mary are looking forward with a great deal of pleasure to the reunion at Hanover and Whitefield. Spirn and Peg Norris and Burt and Lillian Cooper, recuperating in Orlando, Fla., send in a renewal of their application for quarters at reunion. Vail Applegate, who has been having the doubtful enjoyment of nursing an ulcer, will be among the missing as he and Mildred will be in Rotterdam, from whence they go to Denmark, Norway and Sweden and home again August 1. Red McLaughlin: "I shall look forward to seeing all of you at the 1955 reunion." The George Thurbers: "Hope to stop over in Hanover on the way to Whitefield." Pat Hurley says:
"We have been away most of the time since November 15 — part of the time in Ottawa, Canada, where our son is a so-called liaison officer with the Royal Canadian Air Force. Contrary to most individuals we go north in the winter instead of south. As we spent some 16 years of our army career in the 'deep' south, we would not mind much if we don't see it again. ... I hope to make reunion this year. ... Drove by the Mt. View yesterday. Plows have piled the snow so high the old homestead was hardly recognizable. The White Mountains are really white now."
Gene Fuller writes:
"Cannot be sure of making Hanover this June. It's very agreeable to be free from the harness of business, and after so long a lapse of time I am skirting the academic world a little, as I am enrolled as a student at large at the University of Chicago, which allows me to listen in on lectures and classes without any requirements from me."
Bob Barstow, following a trip to Florida where he had a strenuous schedule of sixty speeches, including one television and live radio spots, had a somewhat different vacation from other classmates who have been enjoying Florida. He writes of enjoying basking in the company of Bones Tindall and DonCheney, both of whom with their charming wives seem to be thriving among their orange groves. He hopes to see us at Whitefield. Stan Macomber affirms his intention of bringing Billie to reunion.
Following - death, Mrs. Muhlfelder was informed of the practice of the class to contribute to the Memorial Fund in the classmate's name, and she wrote: "I deeply appreciate what the Class of 1911 has done, and I am asking that I may be kept informed as to the Class Fund, so that I may continue to contribute." Likewise the following came from Julia Dunning: "I do want to thank you and those who have given to the Class Memorial Fund in Arthur's name. I am so deeply touched by it. Do please express my great sense of gratitude to those who are so very thoughtful and generous. It is such a wonderful tribute from 1911'S heart." A similar expression of appreciation of the Class's action came from Miriam Morris: "The thing that would be closest to George's heart would be the contribution in his name from his classmates to the Class Memorial Fund. The children wish to join me in expressing our profound appreciation of this beautiful tribute to him."
Stoney McGlynn has retired from the Good-year Tire & Rubber Company and has settled down at 2330 Ross Road, Palo Alto, Calif., where he looks forward to reading future issues of the ALUMNI MAGAZINE.
Ben and Alice Stout are sailing for Europe April 13 and arriving back in New York, June 10, just in time to change their clothes and arrive in Hanover.
A further confirmation from Art Gray of the fact that he and Janet will be with us in June states that he has already made over fifty round-trips between California and Boston or New York. He says it will be good to see the many classmates whom he has not seen for many years.
Sticky Pendleton has retired and has taken up headquarters at 1731 N. Street, N.W., Washington 6, D. C.
Mort Grover has just recently retired from his law practice in Chicago and has moved to 554 Lake Shore Drive, Asheville, N. C.
John Randall has bought himself a little place in Putney, Vt., but spends most of the year at the Lake Mohonk Mountain House, Mohonk Lake, N. Y., where he has been associated with a boys' school since he retired from active practice in 1951. He writes, "Please give my best to everyone. I trust that you all will have a wonderful time but I'm afraid I won't be able to leave Mohonk before July 1."
Tubby Snow has retired and he and Helen have settled down to a quiet life at 30 Cedar Park, Melrose 76, Mass. A letter from Helen says: "We hope the reunion will be a grand success and a happy one for those who are able to attend. Our best wishes to all."
Don Cheney continues his good 'work and does his good deed for the Boy Scouts each day. A copy of the program for the 32nd Annual Banquet of Central Florida Council of Boy Scouts tells of the splendid work that Don has done as president of this organization. He is also chairman of the Camp La-No'Che Development Committee. There are few men in the class who have participated so extensively in the Scout movement as has Don in these many years.
Bill Gordon drops into semi-retirement but is operating as sales engineer for the Chamberlin Company of America. His son's being married at reunion time will prevent Bill's coming here.
Charles Bowker is doing better than most of us, as he not only is not retired but is still working eight days a week as a realtor in Worcester.
Walt Gibson now takes status as retired partner of Lybrand Ross Bros. & Montgomery, which large accounting office he has headed for many years in Los Angeles.
Harold Hill also has entered the retired group and continues to live .at 61 Laurel Drive, Needham, Mass.
Continuing the retirement news, CarrollJones, who gave up his active work two years ago in January, has been living at 24 Broad St., Mt. Holly, N. J.
Tom Loughlin is no longer active with the Great Lakes Steel Corp. but is still living in Detroit. He and his wife hope to be with us in June.
So the retirement list grows and there will be more next time.
THE 1911 AEGIS BOARD midst jailing dew and rustic make-believe. Left to right, frontrow: Duke Dunning and John Norris; back row: George Morris, Max Eaton, Mac Rollins, ArtShepherd, Troy Parker and Chet Butts.
Secretary, 1 Webster Terrace, Hanover, N.H.
Class Agent, 84 State St., Boston 9, Mass.
