1911

It is unfortunate that the class notes section of the MAGAZINE is getting thinner and the In Memoriam section thicker. Last month saw the deaths of two more stalwart classmates join their mates who have gone before. Bob Keeler died suddenly of a heart attack just after returning from a trip to Houston, Tex. Death likewise relieved CarlBowker from the horrible pain and suffering which had been his lot for three months following the accident in which a youth crashed head-on into him. Our sympathy surely goes to Dorothy and Bob's family.

The Florida members of the 1911 tribe have been enjoying one interest in common - that is the weather. News from back home make contrast reading to the local news items a delightful experience. However, we temporary foreigners are already looking forward to our return north in the spring. Sticky Pendleton is the latest arrival to the Clearwater area. His address is 501 Pinewood Drive, Dunedin, Fla.

While we were reuning. Miriam Morris was in Europe with Patricia s oldest son. She reports a marvelous time: "Especially visiting everyone from the Duke of Bedford to Adlai Stevenson's sister who had taken a 15th century villa in Florence. My ambassador son-in-law, Kenneth Young, writes that Bangkok is a frenzy but they all seem happy."

Art Bush has deserted Massachusetts for Maine, where he now resides at Chase Ave., West Dennis.

We have not heard from Hartford Leonard in years except that he was a retired rancher. His latest address is 402 Rutland House, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Tib Reilly, whose message we are grateful for, wrote: "I appreciate that Walter's going means another loss to 1911, each one of which is keenly felt by those who are left. Yes, Walter had suffered a good deal - chiefly by weakness and the knowledge that he could not live for long. But wasn't it wonderful that he was able to make his 50th reunion? He enjoyed it so enthusiastically and showed no unusual fatigue because of it. The idea of the 'tithe' contributed by the class to the memorial fund is a very lovely one, I think. Thank you for the continuance of the ALUMNI MAGAZINE which I enjoy reading, and which helps me to keep in touch with the class and everything pertaining to the College."

From Slim Eaton's annual Christmas letter comes this information: "Little did we realize a year ago that we were to be snowed in three times in our hill-top house. However, as a born and bred Vermonter Sybil reveled in the shoveling and felt thirty years younger. . . . Plans for Stan's First Fiftieth and Fred's Twentieth were spoiled when Stan went into the hospital for an operation. In October joined by Fred and Mary Ann, we took the delayed trip to New Hampshire and Vermont, and had a feast of New England foliage at its best. . . Shenandoah Valley's coloring nearly equalled Vermont's. Son Fred has been promoted by Sears Roebuck to the coveted assignment of General Merchandise Manager of their Pacific Coast Buying Office."

There were pleasant greetings from Helen Russell who sent wishes for all the joys and blessings and that our dreams might meet fulfillment in 1962. That wish can be extended to all.

By the time these notes reach you the Eben Holdens and Jack Steeves will be ensconced in Clearwater.

Helen Harris is leading a busy life. Here is a synopsis of it. "I have had several hundred notes to write. Our Brownie troop caroled all over town. My junior choir sang four numbers at church and gave a special service for a rest home. Sandra is in both of these groups with me. I am busy with some of Fred's interests: Brattleboro Outing Club Board, Winter Carnival Board, Town Recreation Board, P.T.A. president and this year I am running the junior jumping school for boys in New England from age 12-17 years. We are skiing a lot and Sandra is doing very well."

Julia Dunning is always saying gracious words as for instance: "Still regretting not going to 1911 reunion. I missed the idea of Mountain View surroundings too. Just no news except the fun it is to get the 1911 newsletters you old boys get out. It's wonderful."

Ruth and Gene Gardner have been spending a few weeks in the Virgin Islands. They both spend so much time and effort in working with the schools for special children with which they are associated, that they deserve a bit of rest now and then.

Senator Ralph Flanders in his book, "Senator from Vermont," pays tribute to JohnPearson in the following words: "There is a note of appreciation which belongs here. During the later years of my service in the Senate I had, as a research assistant, Mr. John Pearson of Hanover, N. H. He was devoted and keen of mind. His last work was to examine these millions of words, organize them into subjects, and make from them the most useful selections. Without that service my scrambled record would have been wellnigh useless."

Secretary, 1133 Drew St., Clearwater, Fla.

Treasurer, Seaside Ave., Saco, Me.

Bequest Chairman,