1917
How about sending Mike Donehue a "Get Well" card? He is convalescing on an upper floor of his home and will be there for some time. First, he injured his right leg and sciatica developed, and then he fell on the stairs of his home and fractured his leg. Open surgery was required. His name and address are: Dr. Francis McG. Donehue, 1445 Western Avenue, Albany, N. Y. 12203. I am sure that Mike would appreciate hearing from some of you!
Spique Maclntyre wrote to say that among the 1100 present at the Sheraton Boston for the Boston Alumni Association dinner, the only 17'ers were Guy and Marjorie Richardson, Phil Evans, Heinie Wright and Spique himself - five in all. Still speaking of the Boston Alumni Association, Spique added, "Howard Stockwell's son, Fred '43, was elected president for the ensuing year, probably the first time in 102 years that a fatherson combination has prevailed. That would take some researching." Remember when Howie was president?
Two more deaths to report since last month. First, Harry Hawkes Jr. died in Florida on December 14 as the direct result of emphysema from which he had suffered for the past five years. His heart finally gave up and he passed away with the minimum amount of suffering. Don Allen died on February 3 after a long illness. He was a patient in the Veterans Hospital in Jamaica Plain at the time of his death. Letters of sympathy have been sent to both widows.
A letter from Russ Fisher says that he has been in and out of the hospital. First, to his chagrin, he had to have his appendix removed. Then a hernia operation and he coughed out the stitches. But in spite of all, he seems to be in the best of spirits and told of being elected first vice president of the Sojourners, a Masonic group. He sends his best to all.
In writing to acknowledge the receipt of my letter of sympathy at the time of his wife's death, Charlie Riley said, "I must write you a note in appreciation of your sympathy letter of Feb. 6. A series of physical ailments happening to me simultaneously, coupled with the death of my wife, left me physically, mentally, and spiritually bankrupt. I do appreciate your thoughtfulness, and that of the Class, and may the Lord bless you."
After serving for six years on the Board of Trustees of Woodstock's local Health Center and the last three years as president, your Secretary's term finally came to an end on February 15. But I am still not jobless as at the annual meeting of our Congregational Church I was elected a trustee, and this year I am chairman of the church's finance committee. In a small town there is always something to do!
Just to lighten up these notes a bit, here's a quote from a recent letter from NormMcCulloch, "We are 'Mamie' and 'Normie' to our seven grandchildren, and the three boys find our car-wash, cellar sweeping, etc., chores a good source of income. We are lucky to have them all in Barrington, R. I. They are a skiing family, and 15-year-old Bill could be a real good slalom racer - has strong legs and is quick.
"Remember when our skiing was a hike to an Outing Club cabin? And Doc Bowler '15 and two others who did a back somersault in unison down the ski jump? Haven't seen such since!"
Finally, I give you a letter from Jack Saladine, our hard working Head Agent, who wrote, "Dear Don: I can't resist your generous offer to give me space in your ALUMNI MAGAZINE column on the Alumni Fund campaign starting April 1. I'll try to make it brief because I've already told the story in detail in the last two issues of the Sentry.
"To sum up we have done much better in the past few years. Our participation has been excellent due in a large measure to the loyalty of widows and families of departed classmates. Their help is needed and deeply appreciated.
"Unfortunately our showing in dollars contributed and average dollar gift per living member is considerably lower than the Classes 1915-1919 inclusive except for one class in this group.
"This June we will have been out of College 49 years and the following year will be our 50th! I know we always shall support our Dartmouth but these are the last two years we really have to go 'all out' for her. But the time to evaluate and show what Dartmouth means to us is now!
"Dartmouth is supported largely by Dartmouth men - always has been and I hope always will be. Let's do our share personally and as a great Class. More thoughtful giving by those who can afford to will put 1917 among the leaders where it belongs."
1916's 50th Year Speaker for Commencement this June, Fletcher Andrews, withhis wife and their great-granddaughter.
Secretary, South Pomfret Rd. Woodstock, Vt. 05091
Class Agent, 337 N. Steele Rd., West Hartford, Conn.
