1905
With the skill and experience gained as headmaster of Tabor Academy, Huston Lillard is carrying on in an important way in the civil life of his community. As Cohasset Director in the National and State Civil Defence organization, he has prepared a brochure entitled Cohasset Civil Defense Operations Plan, 1959-1961. In an appeal to all intelligent citizens, the front cover contains these words: "It's a direct personal warning. Read it carefully. Don't be an ostrich." Under the general caption "Cohasset Operation Plan for Survival," Lill gives clear, thorough statements of the situation nationally, in the commonwealth of Massachusetts and in Cohasset. He enumerates the defense team sections and their responsibilities, the procedures in case of warning signals and what is to be done after the attack. It is refreshing to see such a vigorous approach in the face of the general apathy.
From Anna Maria, Fla., Roger Brown writes that before leaving New England he, with Solon Cornish, and "Doc" Loder, had attended the Boston Dartmouth Alumni Dinner on January 24 - "all feeling as good as we can expect." He had seen Royal Parkinson, who is continuing to make good progress toward recovery and was working several days a week. Roger and Jane also had had a visit with Charlie Brooks. While the latter is in reasonably good health, Roger could not persuade him to leave the conveniences of home for the sunshine of Florida. Further, an attempted call on Allen Smith failed because he and Margaret were away on a trip to South America.
Fred Chase in Dunedin, Fla., writes of having seen Charlie and Ruth Goodrich, and that Andy and Bea MacMillan were at their usual spot at Clearwater Beach Hotel. He expected the arrival of John and Marion Tuck at Ellinor Village.
Further news from Florida is furnished by C. C. Hills. With Isabel, he is at Mount Dora. They had a pleasant visit with Leon and Francis Smith in their delightful home in Fruitland Park. C.C. says that Lee continues in his zest for intellectual activity by participating each morning in the radio program, "Continental Classroom." More from C.C., - they had a very delightful little reunion with "Elsie" and Marion Grover and Anne Reid.
C. C. also confirms my statement of last month: our mid-summer reunion is to be held as usual from Friday to Sunday noon, July 10, 11, 12, at Hanover Inn. Make your reservation now.
At last I have the Furfeys' address in Germany: 2207 A3 Platenstrasse, Frankfurt-am-Main. I'm sure John would be happy to hear from any of you.
I regret to have to report the passing of another of our members. Jim Stone died at his home in Bethesda, Md., January 30. Our sincere condolences go to his wife and daughter in their sad loss.
Your scribe would appreciate more class news. There are some of you from whom he has had no word for a long time. To be sure of inclusion in the column of, say, June, he should receive copy by the 25th of April - a long lag, but unavoidable.
Secretary, 358 North Fullerton Ave. Upper Montclair, N. J.
Class Agent, 11 Lakewood Rd., Natick, Mass.
