1910

Informal reunion: June 15-16-17! Make plans now.

"Time to re-tire" was a popular and wellpromoted slogan when we were young fellows fifty years ago in Hanover. Then, it didn't mean a thing to us. We weren't driving cars. (Recall that you could count on your ringers all the cars in Hanover, and have some unused fingers left.) In a certain sense, while a great many Tenners have reached that "time to retire" and have done so, officially and formally, the fact remains that a lot of us just give retirement lip-service, while others just ignore the idea completely.

Those who ignore it go right on working at the same old stands. We have no complete record because there are many Tenners who don't take time or trouble to send any information about themselves. Modesty is a grand virtue but in this situation trying to compile records is made especially difficult by the trait. We do know that we have many examples of retired Tenners who have become more active in some entirely unrelated field of work. For instance, there is Bert Kent. He made his mark selling and managing sales for a manufacturer of explosives and chemicals. He retired in due time, and then became active as assistant to a bank president and headed a very active chamber of commerce. Now he has moved over to the field of general all-round cleansing fluids. Charlie Fay comes to mind. After serving an allotted number of years, or reaching the specified age (whichever is the lesser, as the income tax blank says), Charlie gave up selling insurance. Then he got back into the same field with another company. Frank Meloney reached the stopping point in laboratory research work, went to Florida to live, and went back into the practice of medicine and surgery. Hap Hinman retired from an active life in the monument business and now probably works harder, longer and with more headaches, as president of his school for younger boys. Harold Robinson spent the years as a missionary in China, retired and became an assistant pastor in a very active church. In addition he is deep in work for retired persons and a host of special committees. Herb Woods reached the end of the prescribed time in his work in Washington, went back to Connecticut to relax and enjoy peace and quiet. Now he is one of the most active men in town serving in many community activities such as helping the town officers in their financial problems. Bucky Allen retired as headmaster of a school where he had served many years. Then he went to Washington to handle public relations for the Washington Cathedral. Now he is giving all of his time to his summer camp for boys which incidentally, is something of an institution. Charlie Bardwell retired much against his wishes and at last report, was hoping to be recalled.

Whit Eastman after his years in the milling business, retired, went bird-hunting more often, piling up a grand record of identifications, then could not turn down a request to become the managing director of a new industrial sites development. His bird-hunting, recently was rewarded by his election to the board of directors of the National Audubon Society. Dick Boerker retired from the teaching profession now roams through the nation's forests making a study of our resources with the purpose of revising his book on the subject.

Eck Hiestand spent his supposedly productive years in the business of reached the retirement day, then went to the U. S. Congress to represent the district where he lives. And Eck is working longer hours in the interest of his constituents than he did over the merchandise. Ted Hill spent the years caring for the interests of the Harvard Museum, reached the "time to retire" and went back to do some much needed recataloging which he had never had time to do while on the job. Pineo Jackson after his effective and long service as head of an insurance company, "reached the age" and now he is giving much time and effort to work in organizations promoting safety in all fields but especially in traffic.

Louie Langdell retired from his regular job, now spends real old-fashioned effort teaching baseball as a coach in two leagues for youngsters. Dinnie Pratt finished his work in his regular line. Now he devotes his energies to the promotion of a community museum which attracts thousands of visitors every summer.

Then there's Bill Moe who though retired after 57 years in the ministry, is so active in the community life that he recently rated a special story. From the Rockville, Conn., paper we quote:

Although retired, Dr. Moe has continued to serve the community by administering to needs of the inmates of the Tolland County Jail, visiting hospitals, convalescent homes, the school and new residents.

Dr. Moe serves as chaplain of the County Jail and visits there daily. He was commended at the time of his retirement by Sheriff Paul Sweeney for his work with the inmates.

Many a first grader at the Hicks Memorial School during the past 10 years has found a familiar face and welcoming hand on the first bewildering day of school when Dr. Moe has been there to greet them. Throughout the school year he delights youngsters with his tall tales and provides a welcome break for the teachers in a sometimes hectic school day. It has been Dr. Moe's custom to distribute a copy of "The Night Before Christmas" to all the young believers of Santa Claus in the community each Christmas season.

Dr. Moe has come to be the unofficial "welcome. wagon" to new residents of Tolland and is on hand to welcome them before the moving van has left the door.

Our lack of information about many other Tenners who have retired, is evident. Many of you will think of some Tenner who should be mentioned. If you can, add to our list. In this connection let us remind every Tenner that it is the custom for every class to compile and publish a complete personal history for the fifty-year reunion. Ours is coming up. It is the next one in line so get ready to do your share in making the record complete. You will hear more about this later.

We do not know that Doc Foster has retired. In fact, we believe he has not. But according to a newspaper clipping, he is engaging in some extra-curricular activity. He is slated to be the toastmaster at the testimonial dinner for former U. S. Representative, Robert Hale. Jack Everett '08, who sent the clipping, which included a picture of our Doc, commented, "Tom appears to be in good flesh this winter, good flesh."

Sad news has come to us about the passing of two wives of Tenners, Burt Miller and George Underwood. Burt's wife had suffered for a long time but had appeared to rally and give hope of recovery. George's wife, we believe, had a short illness. Beth Underwood had attended many reunions with George and was well known by many Tenners and their wives. She was popular with all. Burt's wife was a native of Louisiana whom Burt met after he went to the South to receive treatment at the Veteran's Hospital in New Orleans. Our sympathy goes out to these Tenners.

Our household was cheered by the receipt of greetings from many Tenners at the Christmas season. It was a great reminder of the fun and satisfaction in being a member of the grand Tenner family.

Address changes: G. E. Allen, 1115 16th St. West, Bradenton, Fla.; E. W. Keith, Central Aguirre, Puerto Rico; A. J. Scarlett, 1957 Rainbow Dr., Clearwater, Fla.

Tenners at Charlie Fay's before the Harvard game dinner: (left to right) Charlie Fay, TedHill, Bones Jones, Al Ferguson, Art Allen, Marie Fay, Herb Woods, Nort Cushman, RogPierce, and Russ Meredith. Art Lord had to leave before the picture was taken.

Secretary, 501 Cannon PI., Troy, N. Y.

Treasurer, 1322 Woodbine St., Clearwater, Fla.

Bequest Chairman,