1900
We hope you are now making your plans to attend our GRAND 65th, June 11-13.
Your secretary has been informed that about April 25 an application form for room reservations in our headquarters dormitory, North Fayerweather, will be sent out to members of the 1900 family. This form must be returned not later than May 25 so that definite room assignments may be made.
On opening a letter postmarked Galesburg, Ill., I found, to my surprise, merely a clipping from a local newspaper under date of Dec. 9, 1964. The clipping, however, carried a substantial prize: a picture of our classmate Harold Holland. The caption read: "Reminisce: - Max M. Goodsill and Harold M. Holland, both editors of the Knox Alumni Magazine and charter members of the Galesburg Rotary Club, talk over old times as they prepare for the 50th celebration of the Rotary Club." What attracted me most in the picture was the genial smile on Harold's face and his well preserved appearance. Not having seen him for more years than I dare mention it was gratifying to see him in the flesh, albeit only in a picture. We had hoped that he might bring along that genial smile with him to Hanover for our reunion in June, but in a more recent letter he said it was impossible. Let us hope he may change his mind.
Among Harold's perennial interests are birds and animals. His favorite of the animal kingdom is the raccoon. This he says is perhaps due to the fact that some of his early coon pictures received awards.
Judge James Hodson '29 of the Superior Court "in Seattle, Wash., very kindly keeps me informed about Bill Howard with whom he has had contacts for some twenty-five years. In a recent letter he says of Bill: "He gets around with the use of two canes and is completely alert mentally." As was reported previously Bill is now living at a nursing home in Seattle. He seems happy and content and keeps abreast of national and international events by listening to radio commentators. It is pleasant to get news of our classmate although indirectly through the interest of Judge Hodson.
Pa Eaton's son, Ronald G. Eaton Jr., was much concerned over the results of the November election. He has a strong leaning toward the conservative side of the political alignment, and for that reason was not too happy over the outcome. He reports that his mother, who was 88 years old on Oct. 8, 1964, is quite well and was able to enjoy the party arranged for her birthday. Ronald is now the proud grandpa of seven grandchildren. The latest, a nine-pound boy. ap- peared Nov. 6, 1964 and bears the redoubtable name of Frederick Gallagher Flynn. How hopeful we are that he may inherit a goodly portion of the Irish talent for wit and humor which does so much to enrich and brighten the lives of the world's people.
As usual Christmas brought a sparkling letter from Olive Foster's daughter, Olivia Allaway. In addition to telling of the activities of this robust family it has pictures of father, mother, and the three children. What a happy looking family it is! Father Bill has been away from home for long periods in far corners of the world carrying forward the University of California Abroad Program. Working with this program he has traveled to European, Far Eastern, and South American educational centers. Important contacts have been made in such places as Tokyo, Hong Kong, Padua, Madrid, Bordeaux, and Gottingen. Thus, in the way of earning the family's daily bread, Bill has become very much of a seasoned globe trotter.
Olivia herself has been incapacitated for some months by an old skiing injury which necessitated repairs to one of her knees. Of this experience she says: "I was in a cast for six weeks, on crutches for two months, and in a dilemma ever since; how to keep up with three lively children aged nine, six, and four with one perpetually tired leg." She says of the three children that they are much too dynamic for their aging parents, and are busy with a variety of more or less suitable activities. Among the least suitable is four-year-old Eve's learning to roller skate and to try to ride Ben's 20-inch bike. This young lady, Olivia says, "is as well padded as she is determined." Through this Christmas letter we have the story of a normal, healthy," ever young California family. It is well for us of another generation to enjoy for a little the activities of these energetic people.
Secretary and Treasurer Box 714, Hanover, N. H.
