1918

So far as I know, Stan Jones will edit the May Notes, giving a detailed report of what went on at the 1918 POW WOW which will be held at Fort Lauderdale, Fla., March 15 and 16. To borrow from Al Strout: "The best mirror is an old friend."

I am sure that all of you are proud and very impressed that Harvey P. Hood has agreed to be Chairman of the Bicentennial Executive Committee during the years 1969-1970. Our personal hat is certainly off to Harvey for taking on this very important assignment. We think that the College was very lucky to have him accept this position. I am sure that when we go back to our 50th in 1968 we will begin to realize how much added responsibility Harvey will be assuming in 1969 and 1970.

Again our Class is justly proud of Edmund H. Booth, who was one of the three alumni who received Alumni Awards for distinguished service to their college and community.

Ed received a citation and a replica of the Wentworth Bowl given to Dartmouth's founder, Eleazar Wheelock, at the College's first commencement in 1771 by John Wentworth, then Governor of the Province of New Hampshire.

The award was presented by Morrison G. Tucker '32, President of the Alumni Council. Ed's citation reads in part: "For the past five decades your orbit of living has been circumscribed within a three-mile radius of the Dartmouth Green. From your days as an undergraduate to those of Professor Emeritus your attachments to the College are still unsevered.

"To several generations of Dartmouth men you are remembered as a delectable expositor positor of Shakespeare through your weekly readings. Your one-man shows, without benefit of costume, lighting or scenery, emulated in quality the stage performances of your erstwhile namesake of the 19th century...."

What a beautiful tribute to Ed; and he richly deserves it.

The Springfield Union on January 21, 1966, carried an article about Superior Court Judge Donald M. Macaulay, who now lives in Longmeadow, Mass. Don celebrated his te7nth anniversary as an Associate Justice of the Superior Court on January 9. Don received his law degree from the Springfield Division of Northeastern University. He previously served the city of Springfield as City Solicitor under two different administrations in the 1930's and 1940's; and was also assistant City Solicitor in the late 1920's. Before his appointment to the Superior Court he had served as Judge of the Hampden County Probate Court.

It is a delightful experience for me to talk about three of our many talented classmates who have accomplished so much in life.

A brief note from Jack Hurlbut reporting that he and Ros are in good health and have left for a visit with friends in Syracuse, N. Y. He sends a clipping from the Springfield Sunday Republican of February 13 showing a picture of Mr. and Mrs. HowieRobinson having a good time with a group at a very large ball. The Robinsons certainly do not show their age.

We recently received a clipping taken from a local Florida newspaper, headed "Racing's Elite Out for Hialeah Opening," showing a picture of Admiral and Mrs. GeneMarkey partaking of refreshments. They both were smiling and look very happy. As you remember, Mrs. Markey is mistress of Calumet Farms.

I received a nice letter from Bob Fish recently, in which he reported that he had had shoulder surgery last summer and now has to go back to the Stanford-Palo Alto Hospital for further repair. He continues: "Good doctors, good insurance, good luck, and a very good wife, keep me going, though traveling comes under the heading of 'difficult to impossible.' Mildred is cook, nurse, chauffeur and over-all impresario, plus a cool partner at bridge. Letters from old friends, particularly classmates, are nuggets in our mail: this is a plea for more of them. Three children, seven grandchildren spread from coast to coast, paying us reasonable attention in these times of 'one generation families.' All are doing a good job; who are we to expect to breed geniuses?" We say to Bob: "There never was an ill that couldna be waur."

We recently heard about Ed and MargeButts, living in their posh suite at renowned retirement-facility, Channing House, Palo Alto, Calif. Ed was disappointed that his doctors have refused permission for a cherry-blossom-trip to Japan this spring. As a substitute they've moved into San Francisco for a short stay so Ed can get his fill of dirty "for adults only" movies and lunch at bistros with "topless" Geisha-girl entertainers and waitresses. Meanwhile Marge will make some minor shopping-indentations in the solid Butts' bank account.

Bill and Kitty Mudgett still living in Palo Alto, went to the Bob Hope Golf Tournament in Palm Springs. They must have gotten a kick out of watching Arnold Palmer lose the sudden-death match to Doug Sanders on the first hole. We understand that Bill and Kitty think nothing of driving 600 miles or more in a single day. At home Bill gets much fun out of the "Haywires," a musical and bibulous group that's been raising the roof for nearly forty years.

The New York group has arranged another luncheon at the Dartmouth Club at the Commodore Hotel, on March 3. DwightSargent and Syl Morey are the chief organizers.

A nice note from Eddie Derosier thanking us for his Birthday Card from Jack Bingham, part of which I quote: "I would enjoy seeing the Campus once more. Left in 1917 and have never been back. But once you are on the cape you get sand in your shoes and Hazel and I don't ever feel like crossing the bridge over the Canal. Came down in '47 and have rooted ourselves. Am semiretired with a little tax work and accounting to keep me out of mischief, plus a few evening cocktails and TV to fill out the rest of the day. It doesn't work out too badly. Health is fairly good, outside of some arthritis and a little asthma. Wah Hoo Wall."

We recently received a nice note from Ed Healey thanking us for the write-up of his Hanover trip, which I quote in part: "Needless to say, I was most pleasantly surprised, got a little lump in my throat, and deeply appreciative of your coverage of the party given by the College in my behalf."

We hear from various sources that many of our classmates are looking forward to being on deck on March 15-16 for the big POW-WOW. We know that the Tom Robbinses, Hugh Whipples, Lew Cousenses, CurtGlovers, are all down there ready to go. As I am sure Stan Jones will cover it in his usual delightful maimer, I am taking the opportunity to thank Howie Park and all of the Florida group who have put in so many hours of planning to make this party the big success that it is going to be.

Tom Bryant reports that he has his Class Agents' team all organized and most of the material ready to be sent out. Our quota is going to be higher this year than last, so it behooves us all to be more generous to our College.

John McCrillis '19 (l), shown with former Dartmouth ski coach Otto Schniebs,was honored by the Mt. Sunapee Area SkiClub for 50-plus years of developing recreational skiing. He was made a life member of the club and nominated for the National Ski Hall of Fame. Ten Dartmouthalumni were at the testimonial dinner.

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