1917

During the short space of three weeks 1917, most unfortunately, lost two more of its number. John Crenner died from a cause unknown to the writer, on the night of January 31, and Henry Waterman passed away on February 22 following a long illness. The sympathy of other 17'ers has been extended by letters to both Mrs. Crenner and Mrs. Waterman. In Memoriam notices will be found elsewhere in this or a subsequent issue.

My recent urgent plea for news for this column produced exactly three items, and to those who submitted them go my hearty thanks. The first to be received was a most interesting letter from none other than AlHickmott. Here is what Al had to say about one aspect of his retirement. "Retiring has proved a busy career, particularly as far as my association with Trinity is concerned. Even in my brief connection as a trustee (and a working one, I might add) there have been changes that no one could visualize even five years ago. However, it has been most interesting - and really great fun." Al went on to tell of a near tragic motor accident in which he and Madelyn were involved last summer, adding that, "Somebody must have been looking after us because while I demolished a lovely Rolls, we both survived and are fit as fiddles again - although we now fasten our seat belts." It certainly is good to know that only the Rolls was lost!

Next came another good letter, also on the subject of retirement, from Nat ("Scottie") Scott. He said, "After preaching for forty years, mostly in Methodist Churches. I decided that it was time for a change, so I joined the ranks of 'The Retired,' in May 1962.

"However, retirement does not mean to an easy chair. Three years ago we bought a small cottage which we have been gradually enlarging, winterizing, etc., so that we are enjoying a severe winter in comfort, among New Hampshire hills. Although 'retired,' and being an electrician and carpenter, I have also preached in several churches and am at present interim pastor of the Methodist Church in Moultonboro, N.H., where Dora is working in the Sunday School." We'll hope to hear more from Scottie after he has become more accustomed to his retirement!

The third item received was from the Bite at Wilbraham, and may or may not mean something to you. At any rate, my instructions are to give it to you exactly as submitted, or not at all. So here is what Skinny wrote, "Art Stout had problems the night before Christmas, but got out through seventeen contacts with that 'warm feeling of Belonging.' Blizzarded at Uplands in Stanfordville, N.Y., were some friends driving to holidays with their 'phoneless grandmother in Wilbraham, Mass. Art long-distanced a message to Skinny at 'The Bite.' Some detective action, with country style good neighbors, released all tensions." Mean anything to you?

You may recall that the September issue of THE SENTRY quoted from a letter from Vin Smith in which Vin told of his and Anne's interest in travel. Well, word has just been received from Bob Boynton that Vin and Anne went late last year on a fishing trip to the Caribbean, and now are looking forward to a trip to Australia. Those Smiths certainly get around!

Also from Bob comes word that the KarlStillmans were in Hanover late in February for the purpose of attending meetings sponsored by the Dartmouth Horizons program.

By the time you read these notes the 1963 Alumni Fund campaign will be in full swing. Take a few minutes off from whatever may be doing and mull over just what Dartmouth has meant to you over the years, and what it means to you today to have a college of which you can be so truly proud. Haying done that and having made up your mind, pull out your checkbook and write out a check which honestly represents your true feelings. I'll bet that it will be for a larger amount than you gave last year! Jack Saladine and his Agents did a magnificent job last year, but there is still work to be done if 1917 is going to be a leader in the Green Derby, as it should be. Let's get behind Jack and his team and put 1917 at the top this year! And don't forget that PARTICIPATION is terrifically important! Give what you can, but give.

Just to prove that Helen and the writer gradually are being accepted in our newly adopted town, let me say that I have just been re-elected president of our local Health Center and Helen has been re-elected Chairman of the Health Center's Women's Auxiliary. Helen also is Chairman for Woodstock's annual cancer crusade.

Secretary, South Pomfret Rd. Woodstock, Vt.

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