1901

Warren W. Heald brings us up to date. Cecil is in the directory as his wife. He writes they were married in 1908. In 1912 he married Lena Lansdown who died in December 1959. He is keeping house by himself in a small apartment in his home and his daughter and her family live in the main part. This was an answer to my birthday letter to him.

Arthur Sampson's wife Bertha asks if we have found the Fountain of Youth? Yes, we have, there is one here in St. P. So come on down, Sampy, and bring Bertha.

From Rev. Perley Grant, "Life begins at 87, at least some aspects of it, and still has some glory. Sometimes I wonder, 'Oh Lord, how long?'

"Two events the past year bring happiness: My nephew, Elliott Moren, is in Dartmouth this year and likes it. Also, Immanuel Church, Beverly, Mass., which I organized while a student in 1903, now a strong church in a growing city, invited me back to celebrate their sixtieth. They are planning a fine new building, their second one. 'Praise the Lord!' " A fine tribute to you, Perley.

From "Casita entre las Lomas," Tucson, Ariz., Theodora, widow of Harold P. Hath-away, sends a full page typed Christmas greetings. Here are parts of it: The pungent mesquite fire is softly murmuring, and all is right with the world, as we enjoy the peace and quiet we were so fortunate to find just ten years ago. John is chairman of the school board and spends spare time with the Boy Scouts and projects around the ranch. Mother has been a real 'cut up' working in the Needlework Guild, turning out over 300 dresses for needy youngsters and a dozen quilts whose colors would rival Joseph's coat.

"In June we both joined the Christ Presbyterian Church which is only ten miles away. Even the Volks has covered 80,000 miles since January '60. We packed it full again and drove East, North, and South through many states to visit relatives and friends.

"Each year has one or more outstanding scenes that become part of the tapestry we call memory, and to us the deep red of chili peppers drying on the sides of the 'dobe homes' in Chimayo, and the carpet of golden flowers and purple asters that lined the walls in mid-September, give a sense of welcome and warmth. What more can the weary travelers wish except a warm welcome and a glass of cool water? When you drive down our road, you are assured of 'A happy house, whose rooms all seem to say,/ Come in, you're welcome any day.' Hasta luego."

Major Hubert H. Whitcomb writes your secretary that one of his ancestors married May Cudworth in the town of Scituate, Mass., by a Quaker ceremony and was ostracized 'til he was properly married. Does that put a skeleton in the Cudworth closet?

Dr. Charles H. Merrill wrote in January that he might go to Florida, Orlando or near-by Winter Park. Asked if he planned to attend the next reunion he replied that June '66 was a long way off. Didn't know whether he could make it or not.

Florence and Dr. Clarence E. Bryant have a new address: 53 Longfellow Rd., Wellesley Hills, Mass.

Secretary, 750 Burlington Ave., N. St. Petersburg, Fla. 33701

Class Agent, Essex Savings Bank 292-295 Essex St., Lawrence, Mass.