1911
These notes are being prepared in Dick Hall's House where they repair hernias skillfully and almost painlessly. The atmosphere is always pleasant and cheerful and the service extraordinary, but it is a poor place to gather news of the class. So, be prepared for brevity.
The college event that attracted several classmates back to Hanover this fall was the Dartmouth-Princeton game. Among those seen or heard were Vail and Mildred Applegate, a couple of Burleighs, Deac Dunham, Sarge Eaton, Gay and Elsie Farrell, Bill and Dot Gooding, Al Hormel, Wee Kimball, Clyde and Madge Locke, John and Meg Pearson, Dick Stevens, and Carl and Helen Waterbury. The start of the game brought thoughts of apoplexy to a few but this fear gave way shortly to one of rejoicing and all ended happily.
John and Dot Learoyd reported on a recent visit to see Muriel Mayo, at the Cape Cod Nursing home, Lewis Point, Buzzards Bay, Mass., where she will be for the winter. It is a lovely place and she has a personal telephone, 617-759-7796. Her health is much improved since last spring. The Learoyds went to the Harvard game and the only other 1911ers reported there were the Josh Clarks and Howard Dunham. The latter has missed only one Harvard game since freshman year. You should hear him report on and illustrate a dance for the teen-agers at the Statler after the game. John adds: "We plan to be at Whitefield next June and look forward to enjoying our annual summer there." They are the first signer-uppers. Who will be next?
The Florida trek has begun and visitors to other southern climes will be on their way shortly. The Kimballs have left New Hampshire for Tuckahoe, the Farrells and Sarge Eatons will surely be visiting Sea Island Ga.; the Holdens have holed up in Raleith, N.C. To Florida will be going the Griswolds, Lockes, Sandersons, Steeves, and Trasks. John and Margaret Pearson are going to picK out a spot in Arizona to keep free of the March mud in Hanover. There is one other shift in winter plans. The Burleighs for the first time in several years are going to spend the snowy season right here in Hanover while they are still young and tough. At least they are going to start that way. but retain the right to change their minds along in February or March. Meanwhile all correspondents should continue to use the familiar address, Box 171, Hanover, N.H. 03755.
We have learned only recently of Jack Ingerscll's confinement. He had a stroke last March which paralyzed his right side. He gets around but cannot write. How about dropping him a line?
Frank Whitcomb is happily situated in the Masonic Home in Elizabethtown, Pa. He has nothing to worry about. They show two movies a week, card parties, band concerts, entertainments, and television in every building.
It may be a little early to start thinking about cur next reunion but some are still recalling cur last one. Here is a sample from Harold and Ethel Card. "Just a word to sty how happy we were to be there, among these present at the 55th reunion of that famous class of 1911, the greetings of friends, little chats and fellowship of the dinners and meetings, were something that we shall not soon forget; and the lovely appropriate chimes playing 'Who can forget' as the seniors took their places in that impressive and beautiful academic procession."
Mary Chase reports enjoying her little house en Main St., Osterville, Mass., has acquired a Mercedes-Benz, 2305, which is a joy to maneuver and has frequent visits from her children.
Fred Long acknowledging a birthday card said: "These birthdays come around twice too often. It took me a long time to discover the reason - a week has only four days now, Friday, Saturday. Sunday, and Monday ... I had a lot of pleasure in looking at the reunion picture with ail the names listed and I firmly resolved not to miss our 60th." Fred has just finished his third year as president of the local alumni club.
Jim Conroy wants to know what the alchemy of girls is. The inquiry results from a recent experience when he attended a 50th wedding anniversary where he was one of the ushers. He and the groom were the only men at the wedding still living, but the bride and bridesmaids were as effervescent as teen-agers.
Marsuerite Eaton states that the ALUMNI MAGAZINE is a part of her life aid to please keen it coming. She tells of a pleasant week at Martha's Vineyard with her three sons and all their families.
Curlie Jackson spent her rammer as usual at Searsport, Me., where her family joined her at different times. During the winter she keeps busy with volunteer civic, hospital, and church activities.
Pittsfield N.H., continues to be the home of Marjorie Jordan (Gov's wife). She is in charge of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Employment Statistics Program for New Hampshire.
Remember the dates in June at the Mountain View begin on Wednesday the 28th and go through the 30th in the afternoon. If any of you want to stay longer, Schuyler will be glad to arrange it for you.
Meanwhile your running-out-of-news secretary and his wife wish you all the good things in life that still lie ahead of you. We shall hone to see any and all of you at 1 Webster Terrace if you are in this neighborhood for skiing or other winter sports.
Secretary, Box 171, Hanover, N.H.
Treasurer, Seaside Ave., Saco, Me.
Bequest Chairman
