1907
Bill Ahearn has every expectation of attending the 50th. After being employed for 47 years by the Forestry and Recreational Departments of the State of New Hampshire, he retired August 31, 1956. He has four children and eight lively grandchildren.
John and Mrs. Jewett are planning to be in Hanover on June 8. During his last year of teaching before his retirement, he lost his wife, Frances. He has since had the good fortune of finding another companion. Mrs. Van Courtland Lawrence of Lexington, Mass., and John were married on March 24, 1956. They are living in West Center Harbor, N. H., at the head of Lake Waukewan. John writes, "I am active in local community life and once again find life worth living." Your classmates will give you and your wife a warm welcome on June 8, John.
Ernest Frost writes from his Cranston, R. I., home that he and his wife, Maybell, remember the delightful 45th reunion and have planned and looked forward to the pleasure of renewing friendships with classmates and wives. He also reports that Tim Richards and his wife, Lotta, plan as usual to be present next June. That wraps up the Rhode Island delegation except for Lou Gerry who hasn't yet reported that he will be present. We want him and Mrs. Gerry and hope to learn soon that they will be on hand.
Judge McLane has received a message from Arthur Leavitt who lives in Fairfax, Va., that he will attend the 50th although his wife's health will not permit her to accompany him.
Art Farrington writes that he hopes to get to Hanover for the reunion though unable to say definitely at this time.
Bob Lane does not now expect to be in Hanover for the full reunion period, but he thinks that he may be able to get to Hanover on Saturday, Tune 8.
Sam Garvin writes from his home in Hastings-on-Hudson, N. Y., that it is possible that he will attend the reunion. His '07 friends would like to hear about his Dartmouth son and his Yale son who also studied music at the Juilliard School of Music and Manhattan College's department of music.
Tod Plummer has been a resident of Wellesley for many years, where he conducted a real estate business. He recently sold his Wellesley home and is now with Mrs. Plummer residing in the adjacent town of South Natick, Mass., at 13 Dover Road.
The above reminds your secretary that he has not reported his own significant change in his living arrangements. Having made their principal home in North Natick since 1922, Lucy and Dick Lane sold that property last December and their home is now at 8 West Hill Place, Boston 14, Mass. His business address is now obsolete, also, since he has retired from the Kendall Company at 140 Federal St., Boston. Always glad to hear from any and all classmates.
Dr. Ernest Foley, one of our two Detroit classmates, is enjoying a tour in South America. His latest message comes from Lima, Peru, where it is now summertime. He has signed up for the 50th.
Greb, widely known as '07's busiest member, has slowed up a bit recently. Digest this.
"This Survival Planning Project keeps me busy along with being Fund Chairman of the Upton District Nursing Association and the American Red Cross as well, and both drives are on at this time." Greb is certainly slowing up for sure! "But," says our class loafer, "I also supervise the street testing which is coming to a close. Last Saturday we had our town election and I was moderator. Voting from 7 A.M. to 8 P.M. I was there from 5 A.M. until the vote was counted at 11 P.M." (If that isn't loafing on the job what do you call it?) But we aren't quite through yet. "Yesterday on Survival Planning Project I made over the town of Southbridge, the four Brookfields and Warren. It's great to be out meeting the Civil Defense Directors and getting the oxygen too." When do you expect to turn in a full day's work, Greb?
Tom Field is another with nothing to do until tomorrow. Don't miss reading about his "stock" in the forthcoming fifty year report.
Julian Harris writes from Fort Worth, Tex., that he probably won't be at the fiftieth as it is too far away. The homing urge must be present, for he says that he has driven around the campus several times when on a summer vacation. Why not arrange that vacation this year in June?
Al Farrier sends his best wishes for a delightful reunion but doesn't feel that he will be able to attend. There's lots of time to change your mind, Al, and we surely want to see you.
You all received the special edition of 1909 Diddings for the classes of '09 and '07, for which we owe Jack Childs of '09 a world of thanks. It will be placed in the Archives of the Class of 1907. In this, George Liscomb receives the recognition which he so richly deserves for his persistent study and research concerning the life and works of Richard Hovey '85. George has planned the Richard Hovey birthday party May 4, which is also reported in the April issue of the ALUMNI MAGAZINE.
There is only one fiftieth. Don't let anything keep you from being present.
Secretary, 8 West Hill Place, Boston 14, Mass
Class Agent, 1000 Chestnut St., Philadelphia 5, Pa.
