1911
The outstanding event in the life of 1911 in March 1966 was the distribution of the special edition of "Leven Up," entitled "Personal Profiles." Wee deserves the accolades and thanks of the whole class for this accomplishment. As you reread these life stories of your classmates you will recall many of the events that you enjoyed with them as undergraduates but more importantly the contributions that so many have made to their communities and even extended into wider fields.
Few of you can appreciate the labor, time, effort, and even expense that was involved, first in securing the original profile and finally in retyping, printing, and compiling this masterpiece that has recently come into your hands. The only dissenting voice in general acclaim would be that of Wee himself who feels dissatisfied because there are still a dozen men or so whose names are not included. He set himself an impossible task but came nearer to 100% completion than any of us thought he could. In his desire to avoid incurring expense to the class he has utilized his sons' office force and equipment, in addition to the hundreds of hours he himself has spent on this task. His diligence and patient attention to details have pro- duced a new type of class newsletter that is the envy of other editors. As one who has already been allowed far too many years to try to keep the class informed of itself and has failed in too many instances, your secretarv can appreciate as few of you can, what a truly remarkable achievement our "Leven Up" editor has gained for himself and us.
Our 55th reunion will be just around the corner when these notes reach you. By this time you will have decided whether you can be there or not. The dates, places and in general the events are known to you but even at the risk of repetition the salient factors should be pointed out. The first event is the reunion at Whitefield. About twenty couples now plan to arrive at the Mountain View on Wednesday afternoon, June 8, and stay until Friday P.M. allowing time to arrive in Hanover for the start of the real reunion that evening. Your only responsibility to engage in the Mountain View fun is to write to Schuyler Dodge for a room and then go.
The first thing to do in Hanover is to register at 1911 headquarters in South Fayer weather, pay the class tax, pick up a program badge, tickets, etc. That evening there will be a dinner for the class m Thayer. Saturday morning will be free to make your own plans, until the Alumni Luncheon at noon. We are fortunate that the change in plans on postponing the demolition of the Hanover Inn makes it possible to have the use of the Tavern Room in the Inn for afternoon cocktails and the evening banquet and class meeting. Sunday morning will be a busy time as the gala event of the weekend takes place. The entire Commencement program is thrilling from the forming of the procession to the benediction about two hours later. By that time you will be ready for a farewell lunch that will have to last until our return in 1971.
Your reunion committee has to make guarantees, especially to cover costs of meals that will be included in the class tax which will be affected by the number of Hanover reuners. So, if you have not already done so, please return that post card to N.G.B. at once. No deposit will be asked of you before you register and the expense will be kept as low as possible but it is no secret that meals and other costs are greater than they were five years ago. The cost of the cocktail party will not be included in the tax. Several classmates have already offered to be hosts on this occasion and if a couple more would like to be included we would not have to sell tickets.
Your responsibilities at this time in connection with the Hanover reunion are very simple: notify the reunion committee of your plans and return your application for a room to the bursar. If you are looking for a room in the Inn or a motel unit, write Jim McFate.
There are bound to be a few disappoint- ments where adversity has struck a few who last fall had counted on being with us. StanMacomber's wife, Billie, is in the hospital following a heart attack, which may keep them at home. Ed Chamberlain will not be able to make it until the last day. Bones Tindall will be wishing that Winter Haven is as near to Hanover as St. Petersburg is, where he spends a few weeks each year. ChuckEmerson promises to be in Hanover from Saturday through Sunday and adds: "I wish that I could adhere strictly to this plan and you can be sure that failure to meet the schedule will not be within my control."
From Troy Parker we learn that Ellen's plans for Hanover are already shaping up and she is looking for a sitter. They are planning to take a few extra days for some sightseeing in New Hampshire. We were disappointed that Shorty and Muriel Mayo had to give up their Florida trip but even more distressed at the reason. Shorty was at the Mass. General for a few days but came out improved. However it then became Muriel's turn, and with nurses around the clock they moved to the Royal Megansell in North Falmouth. Both are improving and are hopeful for the 55th. He has a new chauffeur, Walter Mayo, 16, who may drive them to Hanover.
Alice Bond's reply card carried this message: "I devour the ALUMNI MAGAZINE as soon as it comes. I look first at the 1911 news and then go back to the beginning. I do appreciate receiving it. I hope to get a minute to drop in on you the next time I am in Hanover, but the days are all too full with lecturing, family, and a weekly piece for the Boston Herald."
An inquiry to Deac Trask brought the reply that he and Marion have sold their house in Chalfont, Pa., and were busy moving to Florida and at a time when Marion was recovering from a broken hip. Their perma- nent address is River House, Apt. 302A, 721 South Beach St., Daytona Beach, Fla. 32014. Bee and I will try to look them up on our way north.
We expect to have arrived in Hanover following a winter of not very good Florida weather before these notes reach you and to have the ways all greased to launch the good ship "FIFTY-FIVE." John Norris expresses our sentiment in his closing paragraph: "We are looking forward to seeing you in Han- over at reunion time."
1911 Class ReunionHanover - June 10-12, 1966
1912's veteran team of head agent Edward B. Luitwieler (I) and newslettereditor H. Lyman Armes in Hanover.
Secretary, Box 171,' Hanover, N." H. 03755
Class Agent, 30 Federal St., Boston, Mass.
