1911

A wah-hoo-wah for Wee and Els Kimball for the grand party they put on at their summer home in Contoocook for sixteen classmates and wives plus miscellaneous other Dartmouth guys and gals. He modestly refers to it as a "picnic" in "Leven UP" but they actually put before us a mighty sumptuous feast. Next to the Mt. View gathering this brought together the largest number of eleveners since reunion in '61. What a tireless individual that guy is working for Dartmouth College and 1911.

We regretfully report the deaths of two widows and the husband of a third. Cora Morgan was taken suddenly in July by a heart attack and Helen Partridge had a recurrence of a former illness on Sept. 6. We were glad that Helen could be with us at Whitefield in June. She had become widely known in the class as assistant to Editor Pat. Although Maynard Hutchinson, Linda Hawkridge's husband, had been in ill health for about a year his sudden death on Aug. 12 was unexpected. He had made many friends in the class since their marriage in 1956.

The summer and fall found more 1911ers in Hanover than usual, either to see Hopkins Center in action or just because they could not resist the temptation. The following were either seen or heard: Ken Clarks, Sarge Eatons, Gay Farrells, Les Gibsons, Bill Goodings, Harry Hortons, Ed Keelers, Clyde Lockes, Swede Needhams, John Norrises, Brad Pattens, Ed Pooles, Chub Sterlings, Jack Steeveses, Dutch Waterburys plus the three native couples.

You have had the record of the 1911 allotment of this last year's Alumni Fund. That in itself resulted from much personal solicitation by Josh Clark, as many of you know from his poignant reminders to you. You should also know of the prodigious task he undertook to gain and retain members of the Dartmouth Educational Association of which he is vice president. He sent out over 2500 personal hand-written notes to alumni and the returns are now coming back in huge numbers.

How many of you bother to read WeeKimball's "LEVEN UP"? It is a bone of contention in our family as Bee takes it away before I can read it to see how much better it is than the current MAGAZINE class notes which she has just reviewed in advance, to see if there are any grounds for libel.

Julia Dunning, writing from her new apartment, 591 Lincoln Ave., St. Paul 2, Minn., "It is very small, no place to kick anything under, and kitchen so small I can fry only one egg at a time. I miss the old home and the yard such a lot but it was too large and I thought I should move before I got too decrepit."

Fred Long always has something good to say and wrote last summer, "Had a dandy visit from Biff Thompson who was up from Beverly Hills on his annual visit there. Was in Los Angeles for the Dartmouth Christmas lunch and saw Blackman and the 1962 football film. Elegant time. Everything fine here."

The usual summer post card was received from Elt Norris on his way home from his camp on Lac Kipawa, Quebec, with the same boy. It was so cold and rainy he cut the vacation short when the thermometer got to 32 degrees, and wind and rain made the tent a bit uncomfortable.

The Griswolds are a bit set up since Eunice's niece gave birth to a 7 lb., 7 oz. boy on Sept. 10. In December they will be on their way to Largo, Fla., to try out their new home, which is next door to the KenKnapps who have already arrived there.

Dick Stevens, although retired, continues his interest in the Grafton, Mass., High School where he taught so many years. He is about to participate in the opening of a new senior high school.

A very happy girl is Betty Curtis Smith who is at present in North Carolina with her new husband looking for a summer place that will not be as far away as Lake Winnipesaukee where they spent last summer. This followed a trip to Hawaii, Grand Teton and Yellowstone Parks, Yosemite, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, etc. We are pleased that she wants to retain her Dartmouth affiliation. Her address will be Mrs. R. D. Smith, Sky Harbour Apts., 7200 34th St. S., St. Petersburg, Fla.

Harriette McConnell, writing for Glen, says: "We both enjoy the MAGAZINE, keep on sending it. The Lord was very good to us. I was able to bring Glen home from Florida after pneumonia and a collapsed lung in February. We hope to go back to Sanibel in January."

This news from Marjorie Witte: "In January I flew from Florida to New York and I have been with my mother at 131 McKinley Ave., New Haven, Conn., ever since. She has had many little strokes but each time makes a come-back. I did arrange to take a month's vacation in New London, N. H., where I have been going for fifty years. Now I am facing a busy winter."

Ernest Morrill is leaving Tonasket, Wash., for Aberdeen, same state, to serve as acting minister at the first Congregational Church, 1708 Sumner Ave. Ernie has held sway over many pastorates in the Northwest where he has won many admiring friends. Following his graduation from the Hartford Seminary in 1915 he was director of religious education in New England churches. He also gave two years to missionary work in India.

Syd Beane reports in that he is still a retired working man, but on very limited time. He still keeps a fatherly eye over the water works in Weymouth.

To those who have inquired about RickCastle he would tell you: "Marian and I are happily situated and the milder climate of Clermont, Calif., has benefited her physically. This project which is sponsored by the Congregational Church offers so much in pleasant living and security. We are sure we will find here the solutions for all the problems which sometimes weigh so heavily upon the spirits of old people during their last years."

Signing off for another month amidst the greatest riot of color of foliage it has been our pleasure to see for many years. Every day for two weeks we were sure that the coloring was at its peak, but each day as the shadings change it is as beautiful as the day before. However, as you rake the fallen leaves from off your lawn they are not nearly as pretty and just a bit of a nuisance.

Secretary, Box 171, Hanover, N. H.

Treasurer, Seaside Ave., Saco, Me.