1911
The chimes on Baker are about to ring out the opening of Dartmouth's 197 th year and the start of 1911's 56th year as alumni to whom will go as usual the DARTMOUTH ALUMNI MAGAZINE. YOU know that all a classmate has to do to receive the MAGAZINE is to drop a line to the secretary and say so. The 1966 Alumni Directory lists 130 living members of the class. Of this number, 19 have no address and it is not known whether they are living or dead. Of the remaining 111, all but a dozen have elected to be on the mailing list. In addition the class sends the MAGAZINE to 39 widows who are anxious to keep their contacts with the class and college. We especially wish to thank them for their promptness in returning the recent questionnaire. Only one of this group wishes to be taken off the active list. So, here we go for a fresh start on Father Time.
There have been many testimonials sent in about the Fifty-Fifth Reunion. The following from a widow attendant is typical: "I am still recalling the happy, cozy days at Whitefield and Hanover for the 55th GetTogether." For all of you who enjoy such things there will be another opportunity next June at the Mountain View in Whitefield. Details such as dates and so forth have not been settled yet, but these words from Schuyler Dodge surely indicate that the way will be open: "We enjoyed your letter to tell us how much you and the other 1911ers look forward to your visit here each June. You may be sure we will always find a spot to fit in the 1911ers, as they are a part of the Mountain View family." Further information will appear in the next issue of this MAGAZINE.
We reluctantly add the name of Helen Russell, Newt's wife to the list of friends of 1911 who departed this life during the summer. She had been looking forward to being with us in June, but entered the Holyoke Hospital instead where she succumbed to cancer on July 17. She was an ardent advocate of Dartmouth and Mt. Holyoke from which she graduated in 1913. She led an active civic life being a leader in church, scouts, library, Holyoke Museum, garden club, and allied activities. Her quiet sense of humor and her forthrightness had made her a great favorite among the Mt. View reuners.
Fifty years of service as physician in Methuen, Mass., brought Spim Norris deserved honors and tributes in May. At the Statler Hilton Hotel in Boston, the president of the Massachusetts Medical Society pinned on him the gold badge of recognition for his half century of membership in the Society. He was further honored by friends and members of First Church, Congregational at a recent morning service. He was awarded the United Church of Christ Service Pin in recognition of his long service, which goes back 62 years when he joined the church as a high school boy. In his senior year at high school he served as custodian of the church and often slept on the cold pews in order that he might attend the furnace for the Sunday service. As further recognition of his devotion to his profession, he was made a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Spim served his country during World War I in both England and France where he served first in the Harvard Hospital Unit and later in a United States field hospital in the Argonne and Verdun sectors of France.
Sherwood and Marion Trask are now permanently settled in their new home in Daytona Beach, Fla., having sold their Chalfonte, Pa., home. The address is 721 So. Beach Street.
Boston Herald headlines recently announced "Maine Accepts Island Home of Admiral Peary," followed by "The Casco Bay Island which was the summer home of the late Adm. Robert E. Peary, famed Arctic explorer, was accepted by the state from his daughter. Gov. Reed and the Executive Council authorized the State Park and Recreation Commission to accept Eagle Island in Harpswell. Director Stuart said the offer was made by Mrs. Marie Peary Stafford in memory of her parents. He said Mrs. Stafford, and Robert E. Peary Jr. told him they plan to place in the former summer residence, for public display, many of Peary's belongings and mementos."
Lin-Yi Ho is now living in this country with his daughter at 1 Daniels Drive, Bedford, Mass. 01730. We regretted that he could not attend our 55 th reunion but look forward to having a talkfest with him in the near future. The story of his experiences is too long to tell here but a coming issue of "Leven Up" will relate his story of years in the dark.
We 1911ers are used to the job that Josh Clark does for us in keeping our name near the top among contemporary classes. This year he set a new record in participation which is the relation between 104 (our quota of givers) and 169 actual contributors. Our generous widows help to swell the total. Also many of you know of the mighty job he does in building and maintaining contributors to the Dartmouth Educational Association. Hence, these words from Bill Bullen '22 in his annual report. "Josh Clark has done it again. Our persuasive vice president is responsible for a new high in membership which hit 1780 in 1965. To accomplish this it was necessary to produce some 220 new members to end with a net gain of 69. From a membership of 180 in 1949 to one of 1780 in 1965 is quite a feat."
Ruth and Carl Hoar express regrets at their inability to attend the 55th but add "Here's looking forward to our sixtieth." They are recovering from accidents which brought them both down. Ruth broke her ankle last October and is still partially grounded. Then Carl got a body blow that required operations, skin grafting and ten weeks in the hospital. He is still restricted, cannot drive, etc., but their morale is still high.
May was a tough month for 1911 when we lost from our midst two popular and loyal men within a week, Ken Knapp and Walter Mayo. Both had plans all made for Hanover in June, but both were taken to hospitals instead. Walter was joined by Muriel in the same nursing home, as result of a shock from which she is making a slow recovery. She hoped to return home if she could find some one who can drive and take care of her with the aid of a nurse. The Josh Clarks and John Learoyds represented the class at the Mayo funeral. Dorothy has closed her Honeoye, N. Y., house and will make her home where she and Ken have spent their winters in recent years - 10515 94th Ave. North, Largo, Fla. 33540.
Grace Crooks reports a very nice summer at her place on Lake Titus, Malone, N. Y., where some of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren kept her company. From October to May 15 she will be at 305 Madeira Ave., Coral Gables, Fla. 33134.
Bob Hatch seems to have moved. This deduction is made from the fact that his new address is Box 274, Kingston, Wash. 98346.
Our wandering widows have returned home and checked in. Ruth Backus covered most of Europe from Vienna to Scandinavia, including a visit with Sid's brother's family in Germany. Miriam Morris in her three months, cruised the Scottish Islands, historic chateaus in Wales and Ireland. Meanwhile her oldest grandson won a Ford Grant to Thailand to do field work this summer. Marjorie Swain has just returned from three weeks in Russia with Boston Museum of Fine Arts - fascinating and interesting.
It will be the same story this fall as in other years. There will be football games in Hanover as listed elsewhere in this issue. There will not be many 1911ers attending and staying over in Hanover, but whoever they may be they are hereby requested to present themselves at 1 Webster Terrace for refreshment or any other good reasons that they may have.
A proud Roy Lewis '12 is shown by thecornerstone of the new Lewis BrothersHardware Store in Lebanon, New Hampshire—"Ironmongers since 1912."
Secretary, Box 171, Hanover, N. H.
Treasurer, Seaside Ave., Saco, Me.
Bequest Chairman,
