1911
Sometimes one hears that class notes in the ALUMNI MAGAZINE and class news-letters report repeatedly about the same people and that they should cover the other members of the class as well. Both the secretary and news-letter editor would admit that this is true and also that they regret it. People are alike in that they enjoy reading about all their friends but they differ as to their own willingness to furnish information to either of the above gents, whether it be about themselves and families or other classmates. Modesty or failure to evaluate the interest of others in themselves may explain the lack of two-way communication, but probably there is a more likely reason than any of these. We have reached or are approaching the last quarter of our century where few of us are engaging in world-shaking events. Most of us are retired and tending to routines and modes of living that bar strenuous activity and frequently are in compliance with the doctor's orders. Hence there is nothing to report. In fact a form letter like this would usually cover most of the class from A, number 1 to W, number 141. "Mr. Blank is retired, continues to live with the same wife at so and so; they spend the summer at their camp on X Lake and the winter in the south (or neither); he is on the board of this or that local organization; they enjoy their grandchildren and great grandchildren; and he is planning to return to his 55th reunion in 1966, providing nothing interferes." All you need to do is fill in the names and you have the word picture of your average classmate. So, in keeping with this explanation the references to certain classmates in the last issue of the MAGAZINE are amplified herewith.
Troy Parker is the author of the following: "I find that as the sands run out many of our contemporaries sort of shy at chalking up the score. I feel that we ought to thank God for each passing year that we are still able to enjoy. So here's to me and you in '92." Here is something you did not know as he speaks of Mobile. "The Bay area has always fascinated me, maybe because as a child we were shipwrecked off Pass Christian on Cat Island."
A clipping from a West Hartford paper reads as follows: "Leo F. Caproni, head of Caproni Associates, New Haven, an architectural and engineering firm, who received 15 years of all-round experience in the building field after his graduation from Dartmouth, launched his own design and engineering business in 1926. Since organizing his company he has helped to attract some 22 new industries to Connecticut, while he and his associates have modernized scores of older buildings and have designed some 400 new industrial and commercial buildings."
Coleen Hedges writes from "this dreadful lowa winter": "The day after New Year's Day we were able to enroll Cap in Hallman, a beautiful, well equipped convalescent hospital in connection with our Mercy Hospital, a lovely place furnished and equipped by friends of ours. Cap is quite contented there. Dick gets him out in the car when the weather is good."
John and Margaret Pearson have the right doctor. He advocated a sojourn in a warmer climate for Margaret, so they flew to New Orleans for ten days of loafing. Then they will be picked up by the doctor and his wife, tour about a bit, and get back to Hanover at the end of March.
The Brad Pattens made their decision to take the bird trip to Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras, and Miami. They will join the Clearwater gang for a few days on their return to Ann Arbor. The other birder, Linda with Maynard will have set up watch in Florida from their headquarters in the Sunset Hotel in St. Pete.
Heine Chase was confined to the Naval Hospital in Jacksonville for a few weeks, but has now returned to his home in Daytona Beach. Livie says that the freeze killed everything in their yard.
Eben and Doris Holden are spending the winter in Raleigh, N.C., to be near a daughter and grandchildren.
Dick Chase's health has improved so that he and Mary will be back at their home in Osterville, Mass., in early April.
Ed Poole, reporting on Ethel's improved health, says that the blue sky and sunshine look enticing but the cold and snow made records for January.
The Clearwater merry-go-round continues, come and join it. The congregation covers many classes from 1902 on. A start was made the other night on the Whitefield party in June when the Steeves, Griswolds, Knapps and Burleighs, having dinner together, signed up for the duration, June 26 to 30.
Secretary, 218 W. Rogers St., Clearwater, Fla.
Class Agent, 92 State St., Boston, Mass.
