1915
With this issue, your "hunt 'n' peck" scribe folds up his rambling portable, unbuttons his waistcoat, and leans back to enjoy the summer siesta ahead. I hope the summer brings the same pleasant relaxation to you all.
Another issue o£ Jack Ferguson's Newsletter will have brought you up to date on various and sundry matters.
At the Capital Gifts kick-off dinner at the Sheraton-Plaza in Boston back in March, 1915 was represented by Bob Fitts, Norvie Milmore, Dick Wyman, Chan and Dot Foster,Cecil and Bertha Whitney, Harold and Althea Claflin, and Dale and Bess Barker. Latest reports indicate a fine running start in this campaign.
A missive mailed to me at a phony addresshere and returned to the sender causes DaleBarker to wisecrack: "I thought you wereknown everywhere in New York!" Only atthe Internal Revenue office, Dale!
Correction! An erroneous "Change of Address" appeared in the April issue for the DickRedfields. Dick and Miriam are still at 515California Terrace, Pasadena 2, Calif. Myapologies! Dick and Miriam spent some timein Honolulu this winter and are contemplating a trip East for the Interim Reunion thisfall. Good!
A very informative letter from Bags Wanamaker gives the highlights of their European trip: "We had a good D-man on thetrip with us, class of 1926, and V.P. ofAmerican Express - spent a lot of time withMr. Ferrell, retired, of Lebanon, N. H., aclose friend of the Lewises (1912)." Bags alsotells of running into the Bud Does outsidethe Vatican - as reported in the May column.
In Toledo, of all places, we met Duze and Helen Lounsberry, not once, but three times in this unique and charming city. The last time, Duze and I stopped for conversation, with the result I became detached from my crowd and had some fun finding the way through Toledo's winding streets back to the hotel. Only the limited Spanish acquired in Venezuela pulled me through. "We spent three days in Egypt, six in Italy and four in Spain - the rest of the 62 days, or nights, were on the boat. We visited three continents, 18 ports, and close to 50 cities, including Olympia, the site of the first games. Most interesting country was Italy, most attractive city — Florence; best hotel - Palace in Madrid; most unusual spot - Monte Carlo; unusual experience - camel ride to pyramids; most enjoyable trip - Haifa to Nazareth and Lake of Galilee; most disappointing location - Jerusalem (Jordan side); most friendly people - Italy, Greece and Spain; least friendly - Arab countries and France. May also mention - Istanbul (mosques) and Dubrovnik (scenery). We have 500 slides and 400 ft. of motion pictures.
Some trip, Bags! Here's hoping we get tosee the slides and pictures.
Doc O'Hara was reported off on a Caribbean trip for a month or so, back in MarchApril, getting in trim for that place of hisout on Lyme Road.
A mid-April card from Islamorada, Fla., pictures the gorgeous sail fish, which Roy Lafferty says he didn't go after during a sojourn down in those parts - says he had little trouble keeping Maude away from the night spots - there weren't any! Maude adds that Roy caught three large bonefish. However, Roy's son-in-law down there reports an alarming scarcity of fish after they left.
Kell Rose reports a snappy color shot of the Bill Williams's with snow piled high around them out in New Mexico — and rugged Bill with no hat! Kell confirms a New York Herald Tribune announcement of his coming retirement as Vice President of Chase Manhattan Bank, effective the end of June. Keif has been in charge of the bank's Grand Central branch for a number of years and that mid-town area won't seem quite the same without his presence. Happy landings, Kell!
A Brattleboro, Vt., newspaper has a very enlightening article about the work and accomplishments of Hubert Sargent, Chief Engineer of the Vermont State Highway Department. I wish everyone could read it. It certainly rates a well-earned spot in the archives of 1915.
A card from Charlie and Susan Griffith from France says they met up with the Lounsberrys and two weeks ago (about April 10) they tied in with Carl and Jean Swenson over there. There must be some magnetic attraction between '15ers when they get in foreign climes!
A note from Eben Clough gives me a couple of good stories I wish I could print and then says: "Tomorrow's April 1, so I'll fool you and' sign off!" Tsk — Tsk, Eben.
Ernie Boyd, vice president of Reed & Prince of Worcester, Mass., blew into town on one of his periodical visits in the interests of the Trade Association of which he is an officer and, being a freshman roommate of mine way back when, it was the signal for a delicious repast of some of Victor Borge's Cornish hens at the Roosevelt Grill to the tuneful melodies of "Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye." My wife is a good chaperone!
The Hanover Inn registry indicates that Chan Foster whiled away some pleasant hours there around April 1.
This being the last issue (of these Notes) until October, a further word about Interim Reunion. You all know Hanover Inn has reserved accommodations for us for the weekend beginning Friday night through Sunday A.M. A package deal for the two nights with two dinners (Friday and Saturday) will be offered for those signing up for this period. For those in "residence," or any who may come for a shorter period, a breakdown of charges would seem equitable. All details will appear in the mailing piece you will receive in due course, which will give time schedules, costs and application form for reservations - directed to Marvin Frederick who in turn will make reservations with the Inn. Should any wish to come early or stay after Sunday, it should be stated on the request for reservations. The Inn will undoubtedly be glad of this business. There may be some refinements in the details, but that is the picture at this setting. Remember the date - October 10, 11, 12, 1958! We have already received quite a few unsolicited favorable comments as to attendance, so its appears that date has an appeal. To repeat - you will receive a mailing in due course with final details. (Dale Barker makes this subtle suggestion: "Perhaps, to be retrospective, we should have the old stage coach and horses meet all comers at the R.R. station for the drive up the hill!") See you in October!
Changes of Address: Dr. John P. Bowler, Hovey Lane, Hanover, N. H.; Bushrod H.Campbell, Box 350, Boston 17, Mass.; George E. Read, 11 Essex Road, Summit, N.J.
Secretary, :301 East 53rd St. New York 22, N.Y.
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