1925

Twenty-four members of the class board of governors convened in Hanover for their regular annual meeting the evening before the Princeton game. Five other members of the class also were present. Saturday evening these classmates were joined by several others at the Top-of-the-Hop for cocktails and dinner in Alumni Hall together with members of the classes of 1922, 1923, 1929, and 1934. While some were quartered in that part of the Hanover Inn which was not demolished, most used the accommodations of the Maple Leaf Motel in White River Junction. Names entered in your correspondent's notebook during the weekend were turned over to Herb Talbot for reporting (where there is more available space) in the next issue of The Roundup.

The day before the Brown game, played in the warmth of an Indian summer day, early arrivals found an opportunity to size up the freshman football team at Chase Field. Those who witnessed the 49 to 8 slaughter of Brown '70's were: Lou Kimball (still in the area on a three-weeks' vacation before returning to Jacksonville), Don Hunt (with two of his many grandchildren), Speedy Fleet (who managed to get in a few holes of golf during his visit to Hanover), together with the regulars, Larry Leavitt and FordWhelden. "The next day, when the varsity ran up an identical score, we ran across the Jock Braces (in town for a trustees' meeting), Ben Werntz, Bud Petrequins, and RadTanzers. Ben Moore reported that his dad, Charlie, and mother were vacationing in Italy.

Quite a delegation appeared on the scene at Cambridge for the Ivy League game of the year: the Lou Kimballs. Woody Wilsons, Bill Jenkinses. Rad Tanzers, Larry Leavitts, Don Hunts, Lew Whites, Bob Pierce, Bunny Levison, Don Lawson and of course many others whom we didn't happen to see. Bob Weinig was reported to have moved to Winding River Rd., Wellesley, Mass., having been transferred from Chicago to the Boston area. While everyone left the stadium with disappointment in his heart, much satisfaction was gained from having witnessed a great football game replete with many thrilling plays. While we're certain there must have been many classmates in New Haven to enjoy the victory over Yale, they must have been tail-gating in the widely-spread parking areas. The only one to show up in the Dartmouth tent at Portal 10 was Milt Emerson.

Just before leaving on a week's trip to Arizona, our hard-working treasurer, EddieRoessler, mailed in some notes arising out of his solicitation of dues for the current year. Lang Moffett, just before taking off for Luxembourg, wrote: "I live in Europe most of the time. ... If I ever settle down (which I hope I won't) I'll let you know." Larry Welch reported from Springfield. Va.: "My good wife, Hilda, plans to retire from federal government after thirty years of service some time next spring and will exercise her Virginia real estate license, now dormant As for me, I shall continue in the government service until I drop — or am dropped." Bill Bunting's quip: "Cruel joke: A class reunion is when everyone gets together to see who is falling apart!" Tubby Washburn enclosed a colored picture of a delightful tropical pond with the notation: "Half-acre fish pond stocked with Bream, Red-eyes and Bass - which we dug in back yard last year. Will be ready for fishing in 1967." Hawley Taft announced: "I have just retired from business and expect to have lots of fun." George Scott declared: "It is nice to be at home again after five and a half years in Europe." Whether it means retirement we'll leave to your judgment upon reading Paul Brundage's note: "Moving to: Leisure World in December, 1234 Old Nassau Rd., Jamesburg, N.J. 08831, Apt. 65C." And here's still another retirement. Jack Johnston writes: "After thirty years with Kemper Insurance, I retired September 1, 1966. For 25 years I was branch claims manager of the Tampa office." Charlie Haywood discloses that his weekend golf is very poor and adds: "My Saturday evening scribble factory still runs. In January. Dodd Mead & Company will publish my book 'General Alarm.' It is about fire-fighting and firemen." Hank Clough reports that his home town of Mendon, Mass., scene of the first bloodshed in the Bay Colony in King Philip's War, is celebrating its 300th anniversary next spring. Early in October Cliff Brown spent five days at the Wood-stock Inn. He listened to the Holy Cross game over the radio with several others at the Hanover Inn, which he says "Looks rather odd with the old section torn down below street level."

Bunny Rogers recently was honored highly by the Boys' Club of America when he was presented with the Silver Keystone Award in recognition of his outstanding service as "an unselfish leader and man of authority and action to the benefit of boys."

These notes are being pounded out on the typewriter in October at which time it is a bit difficult to develop a Christmas spirit. Nevertheless it is the only opportunity well have to extend to you-all our best wishes for good health and happiness during the holiday season and for many years to come.

Secretary, 105 Grovers Ave. Winthrop, Mass. 02152

Treasurer, RR. 1, Box 134, Chester, N.J.

Bequest Chairman