1918

We received a picture of the editor of the "Squaw Edition" of the Roar - Clara Felt - with the assistant editor, Ed Felt, and the George Stoddards coming down the gang plank of their cruise ship on a recent cruise that they took to South America. This cruise was going on during the time of our big Florida POW-WOW, so they missed that. Upon their return, the Stoddards have been busy breaking up their farm home for their move to Hanover. Once they have moved to Hanover they are anxious that '18ers let them know when they are in town.

June is the month when our 1918 Class Agents Team is hanging on the ropes. They know that they can win a Green Derby in this year's Alumni Fund if most classmates donate a little more than last year, and those who can afford it donate substantially more. Don't forget that over the past year the Class has lost several members who were liberal givers to the Alumni Fund. Last year the Class gave over $30,000, but this didn't come easy. This year the College has raised 1918's quota to $28,780, using the accepted formula for distributing the total goal throughout the classes.

I have given more than last year, one reason being that I wanted to tell you so and ask you to do likewise. Adding to your gift will indicate that you appreciate all that Dartmouth has done for you, as well as backing up Tom Bryant and his loyal Agents Team.

I had a very cordial thank you letter from George Simpson '15 who was invited to attend the 1918 POW-WOW at the Hotel Sheraton on March 15-16. If all members of the other classes who attended had as good a time as Charlotte and George did, and were as impressed with the endeavor of the 1918 tribe who worked so hard to make this a success, the Class of '18 is riding high with our generation.

Last March we had a nice letter from Peter W. Reilly (Bill to us) who presently is president and chairman of the board of the Courier-Citizen Publishing Company in Lowell, Mass. This letter was the result of his birthday card. He writes in part as follows: "I lost my wife in 1958 but have four wonderful children; my eldest son Peter HI a member of the Class of 1950 at Dartmouth. I also have 15 grandchildren and they keep their grandfather busy. I don't see many of my classmates, I am afraid, although I am interested in hearing about them. Bill Pepin is in Lowell, but almost the only time I see him is when he fills one of my teeth. I hope and expect to be at the Fiftieth."

Recently we received a note from DwightSargent, stating that about the middle of March he and Peggy were in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and they looked up Donald Robinson, who has been living at San Miguel for about six years. He first went there to take a course in writing at the fabulous Institute - liked it, and stayed. He has to go back to the States every six months to get his Mexican visitor's pass renewed. They had a drink on him and a nice visit. Perhaps '18ers should note this and remember here is another place where a free drink is always available.

A nice note from Neil Sheldon, reading in part: "Missed you at the POW-WOW, which was tops. Howie Park is a past master as an 'M.C.' I will just say that Lenah and I enjoyed it tremendously. The Class of 1918 has a right to be proud. The members are fellows. Enjoyed swimming with Jake Bingham and the Walter Nelsons. After the POW-WOW, rented a Mustang and drove to St Pete with stop-offs at Fort Myers and Venice. Our trip has been very pleasant and rewardsing— 1 v, n A nntf frr>m Finn

We recently also had a note trom uonRobinson stating that he had just had his 70th birthday, which was enriched by a visit with Ed Garvey. He wished to extend to one and all his thanks for the thoughtfulness of his birthday card. He is looking forward with hope to make the big Fiftieth.

We hear from Robby Robinson that tie is still active in business, civic affairs, some politics and family life. He has also just had his 45th wedding anniversary this last April He has eleven grandchildren; has been traveling quite a bit; and right now he is building a smaller house for their old age He has a grandson in the Class of '69 at Dartmouth, who is the fifth Robinson to go there. ° r +1~A PolifrirniO rArvtpr

A note from that old i_aniorma rooiei from Rancho Mirage, Stew Teaze, states in part- "Incidentally our thermometer both yesterday and today is in the 100 degree bracket. All winter I have been one of the regular foursome at golf at our Shadow Mountain Club, but yesterday and today I was the only one of the group to show up. Yesterday I played in another.foursome and had a 92; today a State of Washington gentleman one year my junior challenged me to a round of at least nine holes — which we made, and then four more. Coming into the club I waved to my wife playing tennis, and came home." What healthy characters!

Dartmouth is holding the Class Officers Meeting on May 13-14 this year. Priscilla and I are going and we are very happy to learn that Dick and Marian White will be there, along with the new bride and groom, Marian and Jake Bingham. For those who don't already know, they were married on April 16. I was very fortunate to have them drop into my office for a brief visit this week. They both looked awfully happy. Jake seems to have a new lease on life. We are delighted that they are going to be at Hanover with us so that we may get to know Marian better.

You all will be glad to hear that Stan Jones is feeling much better after a long bed-confining sickness in Florida. The Joneses went back to 863 Park Ave., New York City about the middle of April. Stan will still have to be quite careful for a while longer, so that he will be pretty confined. After his article on his trip to Italy every classmate is indebted to him. Please show him a little appreciation by dropping him a note.

A note from Spud Proctor, thanking for his birthday card, which we quote in part: "We have had a very quiet winter with the usual amount of snow. Santa brought Mabel a new Corvair, which was delivered late in February, and she took off for Florida, while I stayed here and got several things done around the house. I joined her for a memorable birthday party and we drove back right afterwards. We expect to be in Florida next winter for the 1918 POWWOW."

Jake Bingham and Hubie McDonough spent the day with John Donohue on April 5. They were both very impressed with John's beautiful home. Jake writes that it was the most lavishly furnished home that he has ever been in. John entertained them at dinner at the Red Coach Inn and gave them a very pleasant day.

It is pretty early, but we wish to take this opportunity to remind you that 1918 will have the usual luncheon before the University of Massachusetts football game at Hanover on Sept. 24, 1966. We know that many will plan to go to the Princeton game at Hanover on October 8, but it is going to be crowded at that time. Why don't you plan to spend your weekend at Hanover on Sept. 24, when you can get reservations and enjoy the Hanover scene under less strain. We are sure that there will be enough classmates back on Sept. 24 to make your visit worthwhile. It is always a fun weekend for 1918. Why don't you take it on this year? I have six or eight reservations at the Chieftain for '18ers for the weekend of Sept. 24. They are available to you on a first-come-first-served basis. I will have to let the motel know not later than August 1.

Have a good summer. Travel far and wide —but drop us a note so that we can tell the class about your experiences.

Secretary, 137 Annawan Rd., Waban, Mass 02168

Class Agent, Apt. 2, 95 North Lansdowne Ave. Lansdowne, Pa. 19050