1918

The weekend of the Dartmouth-New Hampshire game was delightful. We were able to corral about 22 Classmates, friends and wives for a buffet dinner at the Hanover Inn on Friday night; then there was the usual bonfire on the Campus right after dinner, even though it was raining hard. Saturday was a nice warm day and the foliage had turned just enough to make everything glisten.

We had 63 Classmates, wives and friends at the Montshire for cocktails and a beautiful luncheon. Every detail had been arranged by Stump and Ethel Barr so that we were ready to start for the game, which started at 1:30, just after 1:00 o'clock. The Class is very much indebted to Stumpie and Ethel for running such a nice luncheon.

Jake Bingham will list the names of the Classmates in his next edition of "THE ROAR." I will mention just a few with whom I happened to talk. Steve and DotMahoney have traveled extensively this summer. They have been out to the midwest several times, visited Steve's brother in Saskatchewan, Canada, and are planning to go back to the midwest immediately. Jake Bingham, looking hale and hearty, was back from an extended trip to the midwest where he visited his daughter and then went on to Chicago. Tom and Betty Bryant and Dick andMarion White were there, having a good time. Both couples seemed to be in the best of health. Lou and Helen Cousens were there with their daughter and son-in-law and two very charming grandchildren, who stole all our hearts.

After the game quite a few of the gang went up to the Barrs' for cocktails and then about 30 of the group went to the Norwich Inn for another buffet dinner. After dinner several couples went to the Hopkins Center to see a delightful show featuring South and Central American Music.

While in Hanover, Reed Montgomery told a story which I guess applies to all of us; namely, the three divisions in our lifetime. One: "How are your wife and family?" two: at mid life, "How is the job going?", and three: (us) "You're looking very well." I am sure you hear "You're looking very well" every time you meet an old friend.

The first of September Priscilla and I drove up to Rockport, Me., to see Don andMadeleine Scully. We could see no change in Don's condition since our visit of last year. It is very hard for him to move about now and he is having difficulty with his speech, but he always seems extremely happy, and of course very interested in everything that his Classmates are doing. The. Scullys are anxious to have any Classmates in that area drop in to see them, as it helps to fill Don's day, and I guess he thinks about the conversation for several weeks after. Madeline confesses that she is a poor correspondent, which is understandable because she is a very busy person; but a letter from any Classmate is greatly appreciated, so find a little time, sit down and write Don a letter. telling him what you are doing.

The Harvard-Dartmouth game looks like a big event for 1918. At the moment 15 Classmates and wives have signed up to stay at Brae Burn over the weekend, and there are approximately 40 signed up for dinner after the game on Saturday night.

The Sewanee News gives Mel Southwick, who incidentally seems very well now, a splendid write-up, which we quote in part. "Southwick's service to Emerald-Hodgson Hospital includes two important achievements. He cleared the institution of debt, and in 1956 succeeded in having it accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals. For a while he was vice president and then president of the South Middle Tennessee Hospital Council, and is still a member of the Tennessee Hospital Association. For 4 years he served as chairman of the Sewanee Chapter of the American Red Cross."

I am sure that some of you do not realize that for 30 years he was an Executive of the Standard Oil Company, stationed for most of that period in China and India. He was a Japanese prisoner of war for 8 months during 1941.

The Board of Regents of the University of the South accepted Mel's resignation and passed a resolution commending him for his work, which read in part: "We ... express our deep appreciation for the efforts of this man and his inestimable time in giving us laudable Christian service through his position as administrator of Emerald-Hodgson Hospital."

Ed Garvey seems to move around frequently every year. He recently advised that he was staying at Hunting Towers, Mt. Vernon Hwy., Alexandria, Va., where he expects to stay for 6-8 weeks. He writes he is eager to return to Mexico before he forgets the little Spanish he knows. Paul Mather writes: "Here is a little news

about Mary and me. An all-too-short visit, Cape Cod, Maine, and way stations during the early part of June. In West Harwich we were house guests in the lovely home of Bill and Frances Carto '19, and in Stanfordville, N. Y., of the George and Pat Stoddards. While there we were privileged to go through their attractive studio and admire the talents of both. Finally stopped off in Manhattan for the Fair and while there were dinner guests of Gerry Geran and his lovely Frances. It was a real 'fun' vacation."

The following from Howie Park to Al Gottschaldt: "After talking with you the other day I 'phoned the Sheraton at Fort Lauderdale Beach, and had Penthouse "G" and "F" booked for the Class of 1918 on Tuesday, March 15, 1966. "G" will be used by us for luncheon on March 16. I told them we expected at least 50 Classmates and friends.

"Annie and I are leaving shortly for a 5-6 weeks' cruise, so it will be almost October when we return." He then goes on to ask "How about inviting '17 and '19, versus '19 and '20?" Personally I am surprised that a member of an even class would even consider inviting the odd-year classes (only even year classes really count), but I guess it is up to Al Gottschaldt and his Committee.

Phil and Marge Boynton gave their usual 1918 party in the middle of August. As we could not go, we have no idea how many were there; but we are sure that it was 10 or 12.0nce you have been invited you go to it if you possibly can, it is such a good party.

A note from Bill Mudgett advising that "If all goes well Kay and I are leaving the middle of August to drive East and will be in Hanover the first part of September. Am retiring from business July 31 and will be glad to get out from under."

The Lewiston, Idaho, Morning Tribune, Friday, September 17 edition carried a picture of three members of the "U.S.S. Florida" Radio Gang, which shows our SylvesterM. Morey with two other members of the group. It seems that this group from the "U.S.S. Florida" started holding reunions in 1951, and have held a reunion every year since in various parts of the nation. Incidentally Syl looks the youngest of the group.

Frank Fiedler writes from Ottumwa, Iowa: "Sue and I are getting no younger so have decided that while we have the health to enjoy another tour via freighter, we should make the circle of the Mediterranean Sea, get off at Genoa for a month or so in Europe. We plan to sail from New York, July 30, and get back late in October. We are booked aboard the 'Concordia CAPO.' Since retiring in 1963. we have had an Oriental cruise. Perhaps the Fiftieth in 1968 will find us able to renew old Class friendships. In the meantime, the best of everything to our Classmates."

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