1904

Writing class notes a month away from the time you read them, the Secretary can only hope his wishes all come true; that the class roundup before the Harvard game was an enjoyable one and that Dartmouth won the game, and the one at New Haven too; and again, since this comes to you in November, may you all have a happy Thanks giving Day and your table be surrounded with children, grandchildren and great grandchildren with the blessings of the Great Master resting upon all of you.

Your Secretary, with more leisure time, is making an effort to reach some of the boys who have followed the "Wagon Train and the "Gold Rush."

Today came a fine letter from Eddie MacLennan from Santa Monica, Calif. Eddie, now 81 years old, has been retired for the past ten years. He started out as an accountant in Chicago, attended University of California at Santa Barbara, and entered the teaching profession; at one time taught m Oak Park, Ill., and among his pupils was Ernest Hemingway. In 1942, shortly after the death of his first wife, he left the teaching field and entered the real estate business. In 1954 he remarried and now lives m Santa Monica. He recently called on ReddieHatch, who is living in a nursing home, m the same city, and found Reddie comfortable and happy, though faced with a cataract operation of both eyes. Eddie promises to keep me informed. Thanks, Eddie, for youi fine letter!

The Secretary ran across a picture of our Major Sharpe, of Covina, Calif., and sent it to him. A refreshing letter came back with sincere thanks. His vigorous language reminds one of "The Deputy" on television.

Recently a letter came from the daughter of our Billy Mac Keen, who passed away in 1957. Billy suffered a heart attack and was ill for a long time before his death. His obituary appeared in the October issue. His home was Del Rio, Texas.

Our oldest brother classmate, BascomBrayton, is still rustling cattle out in Idaho - now 86 - keeps pretty well, thanks to his devoted daughter. Nice to hear from you Old timer.

A note from Bull Turner, St. Louis, says Mrs. Turner is still confined to her wheel chair and making a very slow recovery.

Father Tubbs has sure had a tough summer — only a church man could take all his cutting up and come up smiling. Cheerio, brave feller! Hope you had a spare rib for dinner.

Dave and Mildred Ford, of North Carolina, send greetings and a cordial invitation to the Secretary to call on them, when he drives down through the state to his new home in Florida. They are well and happy. What a fine couple!!

The Secretary hopes to at least make a telephone call on the Whittemores in Washington, D. C., and Jack Sanderson in Orlando, Fla., and check up on them.

Last reports from the gang m New England indicate they are all getting around. None of them will make the football or track teams, but they will take you on in bridge. .

When you send a Christmas Greetings card to your Secretary, be sure it carries a snow scene. May your oil bills be small Cheerio!

Secretary, 1766 42nd Ave., Vero Beach, Fla.

Treasurer, Box 406, Morristown, N. J.