1917

Death has claimed two more members of 1917. The heart attack that Howard Stockwell suffered on June 17 was the first of a series which finally resulted in his death, on October 14 in Florida where he had gone only a week before. He had flown down from Boston after visiting his son, Fred, for two days, and was looking forward to spending the winter. at his winter home in Ellinor Village at Daytona. A memorial service was held in Story Chapel, Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge with several 17'ers in attendance. Among those present were Ralph and Ethel Sanborn, Henry andPolly Loudon, Phil Evans, Bob Paine,Spique and Ruby MacIntyre and Dick andMrs. Holbrook.

Raymond S. Mac Murray passed away unexpectedly on February 21 as the result of a heart attack experienced on the 13th. Details are lacking but an effort will be made to learn more by next month.

A good letter from Ted Lonnquest to Vic Smith says that, "Big news with us lately has been the return of daughter Elaine and family last August after three years' absence in Pakistan. They spent some time with us while they re-decorated their house which has been in the hands of tenants while they were away. For several weeks they were literally up to their eyes in paint, during the hottest part of the - but all of that is now finished, their furniture has arrived and they have settled once again into the delights of life in the United States. Their house is only five minutes away from our own, here in Chevy Chase, so it is a double joy to have them home again."

Alden Vaughan writes that, "I am now Professor Emeritus of Ancient Languages and Humanities. I thought this meant retirement, but I was asked to return for at least a semester for Latin and Greek, which I did! So! Center College wants more time to find someone to take my place." It's nice to be wanted so badly, isn't it, Alden?

Wesley Thompson of Charlotte says that, "I am looking forward to the big 'get together' in June and Sarah is most enthusiastic as she fell in love with Dartmouth and Woodstock when we spent a few days there in '62 at Woodstock Inn."

In a recent letter to Vic Smith, Hen Sturgess says, "Am still working 8 to 12 hours a day six days a week, and my joints don't creak any more than one would expect of a person of my vintage. My health is good, but I'll confess that on the rare occasions I have time for golf, I walk the first nine, and ride a cart on the back nine. It was just a few years ago that I solemnly swore that if I ever reached a point where I had to ride a golf cart, I'd give up the game altogether. That shows the folly of making such rash statements!"

Speaking of reunion, Hal Clarke writes, "I plan to be there but maybe without Gladys. We may be in Colorado at that time as this is our grandson's last year at the Air Force Academy where he handles the paymaster accounts, and our daughter's family plan to vacation in Colorado Springs in June or July. So I may fly to our reunion - but I definitely plan to be there to hear Doc and to see the gang."

Al Bushnell writes that, "We had such a good time at Woodstock - don't think we shall miss it again if health (and pocketbook) permits."

And from Ike Sprague comes the following, "I could not make the September meeting, and shall have to miss the Harvard game, but hope to be with you all next June."

Chan Steiger writes as follows, "Glad to report that things are going along well with me. Hazel and I are in good health, and although I am not 100% retired, we spend our winters in Florida (Tequesta) and do some travelling on the side - and hope to make the 50th next June."

From Rudie Miller comes the following, "I expect to be in Hanover next June if the eyes hold out and the legs are still functioning. Sounds pretty awful but I really am in good shape, considering."

"Creeper" Hartshorn is another who plans to make the 50th. Writing to Vic Smith, he says, "Essie and I plan and hope to make the 50th and have filled out postals to that effect. One of these days when I'm up at Strafford, Pa., visiting our son, Elden and family, will give you a ring because I would like to see and shoot the bull with you again. So Mr. Johnson you may lower the boats and to 'ell with 'em."

The following is Arch EarIe's entry for a reunion song, Dartmouth and Seventeen, Loyal and Strong Dartmouth and Seventeen, This is our song. We all got a thrill when we climbed the hill To see the campus green; Seventeen Up! Seventeen Up! Up for Seventeen Glory to Dartmouth as in days of yore. Now we're all gonna try; everyone's gonna try; We'll all try for fifty years more.

The music Arch has composed is in marching tempo.

At the Princeton game Helen and I were seated among a group of strangers, not one of whom was a Seventeener. I was told that the following were present: Spique and Ruby MacIntyre, Barney and Mrs. Gerrish, George and Mrs. Clark, Bob and Gail Boynton, Al and Maud Edgerton, Butch and Lee Sherman, Duke and Dot Howe, Guy and Marjorie Richardson, Bill Eaton, and Gene Towler. There may have been others and if so, I apologize for the omission of their names.

I was not present at the Brown game so am unable to give you the names of those who were more fortunate.

But Helen and I went to New Haven to see the Yale game, and at the game saw Will Fitch, Jack Saladine, Gene and LucileTowler, Bill Eaton, Bob Scott and Normand Mary McCulloch. Again, it I have omitted the name of anyone who was present, I apologize.

As I write this the cold winds from the North remind me to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Take good care of yourselves so that we can all have the best Fiftieth Reunion in 1967.

Secretary, R.F.D. 1, Box 27 Woodstock, Vt.

Treasurer, 315 Oxford Rd., Havertown, Pa.

Bequest Chairman