1917

The news this month, what there is of it, has been gleaned from Christmas cards, between thirty and forty of them, received from 17'ers. Not all, however, bore quotable messages.

The first is from Elsie Koeniger's card, "Read all the news from Dartmouth, especially about the class of 1917. Leave on the 20th for Pasadena to be with Ann Gay and her. family. It is always fun."

Next, an interesting message from Bob (Rowdy) Clark, "My eldest - graduate from Bowdoin — is a Major in the Air Force - due to get his Lt. Col. soon - has a fine son and daughter — is now in England in charge of a weather station there. My other son - cum laude from Brown in electrical engineering is an engineer with Raytheon - been there 15 years and is the only job he ever had. Four charming little daughters - our pride and joy. Live only 12 miles from us so we see them often. We see the Swede (Youngstrom — my brother-in-law) and his charming wife often. They live in Lexington - only 6 miles away - you wouldn't recognize him - he is so thin." Then, from Sam White came the following, "Tentative plans to move around more next year if we can sell our house and get into a place which we can close up and leave easier than we can now."

From Sally Shea came the news that, "I was hoping to be settled in California by now but I have to remain in Florida as Len's estate has not, as yet, been released to me. I am hoping to be able to go West, at least, by spring."

Larry Nourse wrote, "No Florida this year! We have an apartment about 2 miles from Patricia - so we can enjoy our grandchildren. Also only 30 minutes from D.C. with many places and activities to see and enjoy. Best wishes for your Vermont winter! We spent a winter here 4 years ago so I don't count on the weather here as much better than New England."

From Gene and Lucile Towler came word that, "The Towlers and Smileys (Jane and her husband) are flying to Dayton, Ohio, for the holidays. We're lucky to be together with the grandchildren, who provide and exude the Christmas spirit. We'll just imbibe!"

"Our seats at the Princeton game were quite near Gene and Lucile. What a game! What a team!!" wrote Bill Birtwell.

Lucy Olds wrote that, "We had Thanks-giving here this year and another couple joined us, but we are going to Newton for Christmas. Life in Chatham is a busy one but we love it. I had a Dartmouth party last week. We enjoy the Neidlingers, and Everett had Pudge speak at the Retired Men's Club."

Tommy and Sarah Thompson's note was brief but to the point. He wrote, "Looking towards the 50th!"

The Emersons, Sumner and Charlotte, sent a fine picture of themselves aboard the good ship "Princess Patricia," and a Christmas poem written by Sumner and edited and improved by Charlotte.

Several spoke of the September Woodstock party. Fran Brown said, "Sure was nice to be with you in Woodstock! We shall hope to make it next year too." And GeorgeAllison said, "Hope I am able to come back next fall."

Ruth Sisson, writing from Ohio, said, "I am this far on my winter trip — at Carol's. Pete will join us for the holidays. After New Year's I go on to Joe's and from Florida travel on to Polly's. They are in New Orleans now. I really am a Nomad Gypsy this year."

The December 19 issue of the Boston Globe carried a good picture of Slatz andHelen Baxter as they attended the Marion (Mass.) Cotillion at the Kittansett Club out on Butler's Point in Marion. Spique MacIntyre, who sent me the picture, commented, "The Baxters in high society make a right good looking couple." And they do!

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

Treasurer, 315 Oxford Rd., Havertown, Pa.

Bequest Chairman,