1917
Every once in a while, and probably much too often, your Secretary pulls a real "boner." When he does he always hears about it! The fact that I had done so again was brought to my attention most emphatically from down Newton way, when I was reminded that I had omitted the names of Pete and Lucy Olds in listing the names of those present at our fall outing at Woodstock. The omission was unintentional, as you can well imagine, but the very thought that I should have failed to mention the name of a distinguished member of our Executive Committee and that of his charming wife is almost more than I can bear. My humble apologies to all concerned!
Those of you who attended our "Belated 35th" reunion in 1953 will most certainly remember Judy Reycroft - that little spark plug who kept things going from morn till night. (In my reunion report I stated that she "never dropped below high C on the whole weekend, bless her.") Now it is my great pleasure to tell you that very recently Judy became the bride of Dr. Richard Admiral Larson of Rochester, N. Y. at a ceremony which took place in the United Congregational Church in Bridgeport, Conn. I am sure that all 17'ers who knew her, will wish Judy much happiness in the years to come!
It didn't take Don O'Leary long to make a name for himself after settling in Damariscotta, Me. Very recently he was elected chairman of the Lincoln County Chapter of the American Red Cross. With his boundless energy it's a sure bet that Red Cross activities will get a big boost with Don in charge!
A lot of you remember Vic Smith Jr. '45, I am sure. Those of you who do will be interested to know that after having spent some time in Cincinnati, he was asked by his employer, Turner Construction Co., to go to New York City to superintend the building of the Beaumont Theatre in the new Lincoln Center. A most responsible job for a young man, I would say! Vic Sr. and Irene are most happy to have the young couple a mere two and a half hours' drive from Havertown.
Spique and Ruby Maclntyre again took what is fast becoming their annual preChristmas trip to New York to take in the Christmas decorations and store window displays. They spent four or five days in the Big City shortly before Christmas.
This is the season when news from Florida predominates and I am happy to say that my correspondents there are more active in their reporting of the news than they are elsewhere. For example, from Sarasota comes news that at the first pre-season dinner party of the Sarasota Dartmouth Club, the Class of 1917 had the largest number present. Out of about 30 Dartmouth men and ladies present, 1917 had 9 in attendance - Sumner and Charlotte Emerson, Georgeand Gertrude Gregory, Ray and BerniceWain, Gil Swett and Larry and LucileNourse.
Also from Florida comes word that the Hal Clarkes are at Royal Palm Park, Hallandale. Should you wish to write to Hal, his P.O. Box number is 68, Hallandale. But better yet, look him up!
You noted above that Larry and Lucile Nourse were present at the Sarasota dinner. Well, they are wintering at 147 Lemon Bay Drive, So. Venice. They found a house there which just suited their fancies, including an eagle's nest with two eagles in it right in front of the house. The Nourses' daughter, Pat, is married to a member of the diplomatic service who last winter was stationed in Washington. That gave Larry and Lucile a good reason for wintering near Washington. But this winter no such reason exists as the young folks have been sent to Khartoum, Sudan. Under the circumstances Florida looked like a good haven, well away from the rigors of New England's winter weather.
On December 15 Gail and Bob Boynton had a little pre-Christmas dinner party with Jack and Mrs. Bowler 'l5, Prof. Al Foley '20, and the Brookses as their guests. Angusand Belle Black had been expected to be present, but a day or two before they suddenly decided to take off for Florida where it is assumed they now are.
Some of you will probably wonder why these notes are so brief. Well, the answer to that is very simple — so few of you have taken the trouble to send me any news for publication. Some few have sent in news, but have added "this is not for publication in your notes." Interesting, but of no help to this column. I am going to repeat what I said in June 1953, in the first notes I wrote after becoming secretary. I said then, "This column will only be of interest if everyone cooperates by sending in information about his family, hobbies, travels, jobs, and public recognition. We can't make it up - you've got to start the ball rolling." That statement is as true today as it was in 1953, so if you want a column, get busy and put pen to paper! I will follow up if you will only do your part!
Secretary, R.F.D. 1, Box 27 Woodstock, Vt.
Treasurer, 315 Oxford Rd., Havertown, Pa.
