1911
The witty, colorful, vibrant editor of our class newsletter is gone. Long may he live in our memories. Pat took over the job of doing something with "Leven Up" three years ago and made it one of the best of any class letters. Even after his illness laid him low he was preparing another issue which, with Helen's assistance, has gone to you. Joshand Polly Clark, Jack Ingersoll and WindyWinship paid the respect of the class at the funeral service.
The Harvard game in the stadium was more of a success than the stag dinner of the night before. There were the fewest classmates on hand of any previous time within memory. They consisted of Chamberlain, Josh Clark, Crooks, Jordan, Mayo,Pendelton, Smith, Dick Stevens, Winship and Burleigh. However, the few of us had opportunity to visit and learn our various infirmities and what to do about them. All in the group are now retired so that there was not much real news to pass about except that Ed Chamberlain's grandson, David Jr. is a freshman at Dartmouth. Jack Crooks was just returned form Copenhagen and Stockholm where he had been on his annual pilgrimage with the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts. As usual he had a marvelous time. Two or three of us were trying to decide if we should avoid Florida this year until the world situation quiets a bit. In fact this situation and the team's prospects were the main subjects discussed.
The University Club has been trans formed into a hotel and is less desirable for the very enjoyable type of meetings of earlier years. We would appreciate your comments and suggestions of future plans. Should we have any get-togethers, forget the meeting with contemporary classes, arrange a dinner party for both men and wives, or stay home and mope?
We regret the death of Art Stevens in Concord, N. H. Although he was with us but one year and as a special student in Tuck School he was always a loyal member of the class and an enthusiastic supporter of the College. For you statistically-minded gents his death is the eighth since January and has reduced the number of living men in 1911 to 143.
Credit Bob and Kay Sanderson with a granddaughter, Cynthia Sue born on Sept. 23 to Larry and wife.
The October issue of the MAGAZINE carried an account of the sudden death of Dick Chase Jr. '37 of a heart attack while in swimming last summer. Dick and Mary have our fullest sympathy in their grief.
Fred and Marge McLaughlin send greetings from 60 Grove Ave., Glens Falls, N. Y. They got tired of loafing in Birmingham, Ala., and decided to come back to God's Country. We now expect to see them in Hanover soon.
Bendy Griswold's firm, Scovell Wellington, has merged with Lybrand, Ross Bros. & Montgomery. Upon inquiry Bendy says the merger is a fortunate one for him. He is too old to be a partner but he will stay on as manager and will be less tied down than previously.
The bulldozer appeared and Don andFanny Cheney left for 3024 Lake Shore Drive, Orlando, Fla. The meaning of this is that the new interstate highway will pass through what was their fine old ancestral home for 47 years.
Word has come that Ernest Morrill has moved to Tonasket, Wash., with address P.O. Box 515.
Troy and Janet Parker have sold their beloved Palmer Gulch Lodge to Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Clark who have been guests there for the past eight years and who propose to run the lodge along the same lines as Troy and Janet have for 35 years. It is only a hunch but having seen them as fond residents of the Black Hill Country, we are ready to wager that they will find themselves a niche somewhere in that unspoiled country to enjoy their years of retirement.
The class of 1911 is fortunate to have over fifty of the wives of departed classmates who want to continue to be active in the class and remain on its active mailing list. Moreover most of them contribute annually to the Alumni Fund and receive the MAGAZINE. We hear from some more frequently than others but so far as we have news it will be given you in the next few issues.
Word has it indirectly that Mildred Hurley's son Paul who was in the Army was recently killed in an accident.
Vera Brigg's new job kept her from going to Whitefield last June. She wrote: "I was appointed to the position of clerk to the Board of Health in Winchester. Since this particular job was a new one for the Board it has been rather hectic getting it organized. I am quite pleased to be able to spend my working hours in the town in which I have lived so many years.. ..1 have seven grandchildren .. . also am fortunate to have one daughter right here in town and another only a half-hour away. ... I am still living in my own home and intend to stay there. My association with Paul's Dartmouth friends means a great deal to me and I have many happy memories in this respect."
The MAGAZINE will continue to go to Cora Morgan as quoting: "I do read it. I am not in Sunapee as I expected to be. I was grounded with a cracked patella (knee cap). I had planned to go to Florida for the winter but 'the well laid plans, etc.'" Her address is 20 Front St., Walpole, Mass.
Marjorie Swain after spending the summer at Nantucket as usual has returned to her new address, Hastings House, Apt. 5-E, Hastings-on-Hudson, N. Y.
Betridge Stucklen missed some copies of the MAGAZINE as she has been with her elderly mother and aunt in Winchendon, Mass., but still retains her home on Chestnut Street in Boston.
From Charlotte, N. C., Vera Cuddy writes: "Here is a big YES for the ALUMNI MAGAZINE. Am amazed at Dartmouth's growth - no longer that little beloved college. Would love to get up there and take a look around."
The class secretary and his wife Bee at this point (Oct. 30) plan to move their head quarters to the same spot as last winter from about Dec. 5 to April 15. The address will be 1133 Drew St., Clearwater, Fla., and the phone number is 446-2118. The welcome sign will be out to all 1911ers and their friends.
It is a pleasure to announce that good old Wee Kimball will be the new editor of "Leven Up." There are fewer, if any, more staunch members of the Dartmouth alumni body and 1911 than Wee. He is a former class treasurer and member of our executive committee. He will need our help, so start in right now giving him some message about yourself or him or some other fellow, if it be only that you are sorry for him. His address is Warren F. Kimball. 114 Carpenter Avenue, Crestwood, Tuckahoe 7, N. Y.
It is now signing-off time for the year 1962. May the New Year bring us all more happiness _ and much less uncertainty than the year just closed. Bee's and my wish is that you all have a very Merry Christmas and a joyful Holiday Season among your children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Secretary,: 1133 Drew St., Clearwater, Fla.
Treasurer, Seaside Ave., Saco, Me.
