1912

Class President Doc O'Connor is the recipient of another honor, this time in the form of a bequest to Dartmouth by the late Thomas W. Streeter '04 to establish a scholarship fund named after Doc. Streeter and O'Connor were long-time friends and former associates in Boston from 1916-19 in the firm of Streeter and Holmes, Attorneys. Congratulations from all the Class of 1912!

There seems to be a little sentiment arising somewhere among a few '12ers that Hanover is not the ideal spot for our annual reunions. Remember Cooperstown and Cape Cod? Well, the local gentry who were supposed to swell our numbers could be counted on thumb and little finger and that was that, they haven't appeared since. Hanover has something entirely new to offer each year and, what should appeal to the Yankee thrift, it is much easier on the pocketbook. Think it over and if you agree, write RoyLewis at Kent Motel, Venice, Fla. 03766 where he has dug in for the winter and tell him so.

Did you go to the Cornell game? I didn't even though I had a ticket. It was drier sitting at home and watching it on TV and besides, I didn't get one of those beastly colds that are sure to follow such a youthful escapade. Ask Roy Lewis, Doc Burnham, Boss Geller, or Art Kinne. They were there.

The last news from Ben Adams was to the effect that he was to undergo surgery for an aortic aneurysm, one of the amazing modern developments in that field. By now he should be around again functioning as of old. That means a trip to Florida by air this winter instead of by Ben's favorite method, over the road. Doc Worcester has survived another bout in the hospital, this time at the hands of a surgeon. He still keeps his sense of humor as evidenced by this story. "An applicant sent his request to a college of his choice. 'I know you are co-ed but could I have a room by myself?' " Lyme Armes apparently is spending this winter in Lancaster, N. H., doing just what, he hasn't divulged to me. You guess. Roy has sent him his set of insulated underwear for keeps.

That Princeton game! Were you there? I was but with son Dave '46 and seven others the DCAC thought goal post sea.ts were good enough so I saw no other '12ers. SydClark had to content himself with reading the news in the Honolulu Star Bulletin and Advertiser where he was doing his stint. The final score fully atoned for that first Princeton game I witnessed in 1911 when nature contributed a fluke field goal ending in a 3-0 for the Orange and Black.

Doc Burnham reports on Randy Burns' improved state of health after an overhauling at the Hitchcock Clinic. And from far-off Pasadena comes word that JimmyOneal has a new great-grandchild making the fourth such for him and Mildred. He still plays golf 4 or 5 times a week but now uses a cart. He is hoping to land in Hanover for our 55th. Ernest Osgood continues his teaching career with a group of 10 juniors and seniors in independent study at Wooster College. This makes his 53rd year of teaching. Wife Helen is professor of history at the same college and has the honor of being elected alumna trustee of her Alma Mater, Western College for Women in Oxford, Ohio. Ernie's books continue to sell well, one published over 30 years ago now in its third edition. It is going to be trout fishing in the mountains of Montana this summer instead of Hanover.

Between the Princeton game and Thanksgiving I spent most of two days visiting at the comfortable home of Leona and NedRichmond in Moorestown, N. J. Ned continues to carry on as Research Associate for the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in Mississippi and plans to make his annual trip there in April for further study of insects and plants in that area. Ned has planted a large variety of exotic trees on his grounds and Leona revels in her gardens. A happy life, indeed! Tom French reports from Exeter, N. H., that he and Beatrice are enjoying a quiet life but a stubborn cataract limits his reading and writing somewhat. Grass to cut, flower gardens to nurture, and snow to shovel keep them occupied. GuySwenson managed to get to some of the football games with the help of one of his sons where he had special seats assigned him. His daughter, husband and three children have recently gone to Katmandu, Nepal. Son Jon '59 gets married this month in Austria. Guy has plans for a visit to one of the islands in the Caribbean this winter hoping to build some strength in his legs. A card reached me recently with this to say: "Nelson Doe Construction Consultant American Airlines." Joe Doe, still flying around changing architects' conceptions and dreams of buildings, airports, etc. He calls Potomac, Md., home, but flies from one job to another and back to his garden plot for weekends.

Ruth Worton goes to Florida with her daughter for the holidays. She writes that Lynda Childs is planning on our 54th. Helen Lena now can boast 16 grandchildren. Kathleen Dean gets about on crutches after her hip operation in the early autumn. Gertrude McCarthy offers a recipe for dandelion wine, her present specialty. Emma Pettingell has sold her home in Dedham where she lived for 46 years and now lives in an apartment. Irene Drake is busy as usual with her Woman's Club work and helping one day a week at the local hospital. This winter she plans to spend with her daughter. From Ruth, our faithful widows' reporter: "At this time of year, I wish all Peace and Joy the Holiday Season can bring." Just received word of the death of Roscoe C. Leach in Royal Oak, Mich. Obituary later.

Address changes: H. Lyman Armes, Weathervane Inn, Whitefield, N. H.; George W. Geiser, The Village Green, 495 Main Street, Orange, N. J. 07050; Alfred E. Smith, 17011 Dolphin Drive, St. Petersburg, Fla. 33708; Mrs. Elden B. Hartshorn, 245 East Vermont Avenue, Southern Pines, N. C. 28387.

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