1915
What worthy class president is occasionally discombobulated as to what classmate's wife prefers one Martini with two olives or vice versa?
A colorful Vermont card says MurielWaugh is entranced with the fall scenery up there. She also likes our new Class Directory (Jack Ferguson, please take note). Another from Al Cleveland offers New Hampshire's version of autumn glory. Both are a treat to us city dwellers.
Speaking of keg parties, Opie Horton recalls there was always someone in the bunch who knew how to tap a keg with a minimum of waste. "Seems to me we occasionally carried a quarter keg up from the station, slung between ski poles." That - from an expert skier!
We are all saddened at the passing of Jim Killeen. His bounce was a fine thing to see down through the years and I am glad to say he had it to the end.
Here are some reasons why the parties in question were unavailable at various intervals during the late summer - the Laffertys were fishing up in the far North; the GusBrauns had returned to Florida; the BobGriffins were in California to see their daughter; and the Marv Fredericks were on the move in the interests of United Student Aid Funds, Inc.
Warren Montsie, now at Clearwater, Fla., residence, reports that Charlie Sargent was taken to the Cape Cod Hospital, Hyannis, Mass., in September after a fall at his East Brewster home had disabled him. I am sure messages from classmates would help in his recuperation.
Doc Noyes has four power lawn mowers to take care of his five acres at Duxbury, Mass. One has an umbrella over the driver's seat and a horn from a French taxi. That's Doc's! The others are reported to fit wife, Priscilla, and son and daughter.
"It's true you can't take it with you, but how you got it may determine where you go" (stolen from The Scandal Sheet).
The Carl Gishes' daughter, "B," came up with an interesting assignment to act as escort for the Russian troupe on a three weeks' tour of the country. Her several years in Russia make her well qualified for such a demanding position - she speaks Russian fluently.
Retirement echoes: Bob Bigelow: "This process of retiring after 43 years is the most important thing I've done this year"; JackBowler: "Busier than ever—head recently examined - said to be fairly normal"; AlEnglish: "Still hanging around in advisory capacity - it's a great way to retire"; MarvFrederick: "Still play tennis every Saturday (weather permitting) - hope to publish a pamphlet this year entitled 'Develop Your Own Executives,' a summary of procedures I worked up which worked well for a number of large companies"; Hal Harlow: "Now a Jack-of-all-Trades, kefeping up a two-famliy house"; Ev Lamson: "Doing OK - DaleBarker dropped in - how he stays so young I can't figure"; Doc Noyes: "After 33 years as tax collector, I have more friends than ever - still working, mostly for my wife - went to church twice this year, stopped smoking, bowled 146 at candle pins, tied for first in cribbage tournament - sometimes unkindly referred to as juvenile delinquent in second childhood"; Lee Smith: "Still working as president of Apco Mossberg Co."; Howie Stearns: "Still working for self and wife at all sorts of things - X hours a day"; Dole Anderson: "Retired at Coral Gables, Fla."; Fred Bartlett: "Retired in 1957 after 38% years with Amer. Steel & Wire - now occupied with garden and as substitute teacher in Science and Math, at Wachusetts Regional High School, Worcester, Mass."; Tracy Brownell: "Retired in 1952 after 28 years as purchasing agent for Kings County Lighting Co. — now secretary to Board of Appeals of Rockville Centre"; Al Cahn: "Still working (too much) as a broker - but having fun"; Chink Chamberlain: "Retired last April, but still can't find much leisure time - looking forward to the 50th"; Al Cleveland: "Still go swimming daily (in season) - am in good health, 'tho I may squeak a little on Monday mornings, but can still wear the old Army jacket and button it"; Ed Dewing: "Am looking forward to retiring in another year as Judge of the Superior Court and devoting more time to being President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Dana Hall Schools at Wellesley"; Bob Fredericks: "Retired, but work at greenhouse and shop as an avocation"; John N. Harriman: "Retired as Captain (SC) U.S.N, at Millington, Md."; OtisHovey: "Retired from U.S. Steel in 1958 - now conducting Investment Advisory Service — also on board of United Community Fund, on Session of 2nd Presbyterian Church, and active in Kiwanis"; Don Law: "Retired as physician, and lazy enough to enjoy it, at Jupiter, Fla."; Andy McTigue: "Glad to have any classmate visit us at any time out here at Lawrence, L. I."; SamPenny: "Retired from N. Y. Tel. Co. — in good health and do a bit of traveling now and then"; Reg Prior: "While my address is shown as Brockton, we actually live in Cotuit on Cape Cod and would like to see any 'lser any time"; Gerard Shaw: "Retired June 1 as general manager of Geo. R. Churchill Co., Inc. of Hingham, Mass. — wife is professional violinist, formerly with Boston Pops and others, and has an Amati violin dating back 300 years"; Tommy Tomfohrde: "Retired four years ago and never worked harder than I have since then and never had more fun doing it"; Dud Wool worth: "Due to war injuries, I have been confined to wheelchair for past twelve years - my wife has been nurse, chauffeur, gardener, housekeeper and companion." Thus have some '15ers spoken!
The FABULOUS FALL FROLIC of '15ers before, during and after the Harvard game at Cambridge gave us all a lift. The night before dinner, starting with the pleasant atmosphere generated by informal cocktail sipping, gathered momentum which carried on well into the evening over plenteous and tasty victuals. The famous Kike n' Pearl pre-game Brunch Saturday morning turned out to be the event of a lifetime. Kike n'Pearl Richardson were given a surprise presentation, in warm recognition of this 40th anniversary of their hospitable handouts, in the form of a beautiful "Naugahyde" divan and two Dartmouth armchairs to add to the grace and charm of Kike's new offices. Their usual handouts of food and beverages were, if possible, better than ever. What an institution this annual event has become a fitting prelude, on this particular Saturday, to the satisfying game that followed in the Stadium! The post-game activities, with a wind-up dinner at the Cambridge House Motor Hotel, found the throng in proper humor for all the reminiscences that are part and parcel of a reuning atmosphere. Much credit is due the Committee under the tutelage of Eben Clough for a swell gettogether. The 58 '15ers present at this weekend event will be listed in Jack Ferguson's next FRONTIERSMAN. It should be mentioned that Jack 'phoned from Tulsa during the Brunch festivities, adding to the enjoyment of the affair — and probably to the size of his 'phone bill.
And, as we head into the New Year, may we wish you all a Happy and White Christmas and a prosperous 1963.
Changes of address: Frank MacF. Collingwood, retired, 4851 Gandy Blvd., 7th Blvd., Lot 21, Guernsey City, Tampa 11, Fla.; Warren E. Montsie (winters), 504 North Osceola, Clearwater, Fla.; Dr. Earl F. Ryan, P.O. Box 262, Maynard, Mass.
Eben Clough '15 at Old Orchard Beach,up the coast from Eben's Ipswich home.
Secretary, 245 Avenue C New York 9, N. Y.
Treasurer, 60 Stevens Rd., Needham 92, Mass.
