1903

I have been putting off the start of December notes in the hope the bad news of the less of two good and real Dartmouth 1903'ers might be somewhat offset by a bit of cheerful news from you others. It's pretty hard balancing so far.

Omar Swesson of Concord, N.H., died Sept. 30. and Frank Perham of New Market, Md, on Oct. 16. Memoriams on each are in that section of the MAGAZINE in this or a subsequent issue. We will miss them both.

I hope you all have admired the cover of the October MAGAZINE starting off the 1966-67 year. The entire issue seems to have been refreshed and rejuvenated after its summer rest.

Some weeks back Ned Kenerson telephoned me from Boston and we had a nice visit. Ned was temporarily laid up with his Boston bronchial trouble but looking forward to Green Valley, Arizona around the first of November and a crack at the golf course there.

Nell (Mrs. Arthur Cohen) has already arranged for a handsome gift to the '67 Alumni Fund. She is a lovely and wonderful friend of the College and is continuing in her "Tom's" generous support of the worthwhile best interests and progress of the College.

As you know, we have another author in the class beside Gink Ford. Stanwood Cobb was kind enough to send me his very interesting and timely "Islamic Contributions to Civilization" published three years ago. He knows his subject. He now has two scripts in the works: "The Importance of Creativeness" to be published next spring, and another "Man in the Universe" ready for publication. He is already starting a new book not as yet titled.

With my good friends, Mr. and Mrs. Zell, I was able to get to see the Brown Game - you already know the result. It was a beautiful fall afternoon but I could not locate any of you in sight. Next to me sat a very interesting and pleasant Dartmouth widow, Mrs. Royal K. Abbott of Asheville, N.C. Mr. Abbott was of the class of 1909. Mrs. Abbott asked me my class and then did I know Morton French. It turned out she had written me as secretary in April, 1965 because it seems that some time back Mort had lived with Mr. Abbott's mother. Upon her death they found Morton's 1903 Senior cane and she had written me as to what to do with the cane. I suggested she contact the Alumni Office. She and her daughter had visited Hanover in the summer of 1965 and had left the cane with the Alumni Office. Mrs. Abbot is a real Dartmouth widow, loyal and interested in her husband's college. It was a treat to visit with her.

We were a bit late in reaching Hanover Saturday morning and so only had time for a brief but delightful visit with Mrs. Hayward. May will be here soon and maybe I can have more time to say "Hello" to our other good friends (and vours) in the MAGAZINE and Alumni Fund Offices.

Just in while typing these notes is change of address of W. Hay den Conner to Masonic Home, Charlton, Mass. 01507. How about a Christmas card to him?

Secretary and Treasurer 13 Vermont Ave. Binghamton, N.Y.

Bequest Chairman