1903

Here's the ex-Sec pinch-hitting for "Ag." A real thrill when he asked me to do the June Notes. Hardly know how to begin or end. Like when I first took over the job some time back. Shouldn't expect even a bit of so-called "news" from one of our vintage. None of you has ever been out of my mind since I went off the job. And that includes those from whom the class never hears.

We are a group widely scattered. Think most of us feel this separation. There isn't one of us who wouldn't like to rub shoulders with a classmate. Wouldn't a letter or a post card almost serve the same purpose? I am certain the recipient would be made happy even if he did not reply. Usually folk do not like to write about themselves or their personal problems. A short note sometimes coming at a trying time might be as good as a friendly handclasp or "hello."

Dick Brown recently wrote of satisfaction in going to see Al Pratt last fall and regrets that he never went again while Al was living. He added "at this time of life it does not pay to put off things." Time is lessening and what was that saying about "procrastination being the thief of time."

Each of you has a list of classmates, their birth date and address. If you haven't, I am sure a note to Ag Smith will assure you a copy.

Having a grand time as Class Treasurer thanks to the bully help from Mrs. Chase of the ALUMNI MAGAZINE Staff and the prompt response from a goodly number of classmates.

As Treasurer I did receive a while back a personal note from Frank "Andy" Perham. Always like to hear from him. No beating around the bush with Frank's likes and dislikes. Don't always agree with him and I don't think he expects me to but his comments always make good reading. Wish more made use of pen or pencil in similar manner.

Also heard from Dana Whipple, the big little man who served as headwaiter at the College Commons our senior year and who took a lot of razzing from the paying guests. He always took it with a smile and was a friend of all. Family illnesses have kept him and his wife Isabel pretty much tied down since last fall. In his usual happy and buoyant manner he keeps on top of ailments and handicaps.

Did you see Ag Smith's picture in April MAGAZINE? Pretty healthy looking individual. Each of us can help to keep him that way. How? Keep his blood pressure at normal between the middle and end of each month by letting him have some word from you not later than each fifteenth.

From the Wadhams - a "cheerio" to each of you and many happy days ahead. Guest Secretary, JOHN PRAY WADHAM.

Postscript by the regular Secretary.

I am sorry to put in this anticlimax to Pray's like old times Class News Letter. But there will be no more notes until fall and I don't want to wait that long to thank him for coming to my help now and doing such a wonderful job. What with the Alumni Fund work and our trip to the Officers' May Weekend his aid has certainly been doubly welcome.

A last word on the Alumni Fund. Staff reports indicate we are doing fairly well on amount given but seem to be slowing down on "participation." Any who have not yet done so please help with his or her gift soon - no matter if it be large, medium, or small in amount. Make June a "Pray Wadham Month" for 1903.

A note from President and Mrs. KidCohen - sunny visit at Palm Beach - feeling all spruced up; from Stanwood Cobb with copy of his latest book, "Islamic Contributions to Civilization," favorably reviewed at page 6 of April MAGAZINE; from Jules Walther, very happy newsy letter; likes the 1964 Golden Anniversary Fund letterheads.

Have a good summer - hear from me again in the fall - maybe sooner.

Secretary and Class Agent 13 Vermont Ave. Binghamton, N. Y.