1923

In the issue of November 1939, we found an item "Mr. and Mrs. Spike Hamilton are broadcasting the arrival on August 12, of a new fiddler, George Stevens Hamilton." In the issue of February 1940, there is an allusion to Spike Hamilton playing nursemaid with the caption "Maestro is a Proud Father." We think it fitting to include these items in this column as the papers are full of news concerning son, George, and his friend, Lynda Bird Johnson.

Bud Freeman continues having fun in his mortgage banking business. "There is enough land to be developed into industrial parks and residential subdivisions to feel some gratification in helping change the face of the earth, as well as providing the wherewithal for young folks to acquire homes and industry to expand to have the satisfaction, of feeling that we're doing something useful.

"Connie and I are comfortably settled in our new home on the shores of Lake Michigan, just north of Racine, and we have room and the welcome mat out for any classmates who happen this way. Lou is at a preparatory school in Tucson, Ariz."

Ben Goulet's health is excellent even though as he remarked recently "the grass on top is but a remembrance." Ben has lived, literally, in Harvard's back yard for many years. He did graduate work at Harvard and spent a year studying the organ in Paris. On his return to the U. S., he plunged into professional work including a stint at high school teaching. He now is an organist and choir director in a church and teaches at the Songy School of Music.

From Lou Grover of Savings Bank Fame we received this interesting letter in our '23 mail box: "My late-in-life marriage continues to please me—connubial bliss with, of course, brief interruptions, which I believe is the expected in virtually all associations with the opposite sex. Our first-born, incidentally, is named 'Sachem' and registered with the Kennel Club as 'Sachem of the Wah-Hoo-Wahs.' He is a lively French poodle, smart as they come, and chose his favorite rest-haven beneath the Dartmouth banner in the rumpus room. Mysteriously, the banner is the only thing within reach that he will not chew to pieces at the least opportunity. He seems to sense what it means to me.

"This note, I realize, is of little help to you, but at least it shows that I sympathize with the burdens of your job, and am willing to offer whatever I can when called on.

"Have yourself a great time in the Orient, and have a sake or two for me and 1923."

By the time this item is printed, Don andHelen Russell will be living at 11 Maiden Lane, Falmouth, Me. Don retired May 1 and is looking forward to playing with his boats and his golf clubs.

Carl White retired as vice president of Banker Trust Company on January 1. Carl joined the credit department in 1944, was elected an assistant treasurer in 1951, and vice president in 1958. He managed the commercial lending end of the bank. Carl spent the winter in Florida and will tour Norway, Sweden, and Denmark next summer. Carl and Chris plan to continue living in Madison, N. J.

Len Truesdell writes that Dr. Babe Miner, chief surgeon of the Springfield hospital, performed a hernia operation on him last year. The operation was such a success, Len is looking forward to five more years of active selling of building materials for a Springfield wholesaler. The second five years he plans to continue on a part-time basis. Babe sure did a good job on Len!

Kwaniscope is the weekly news letter of the Kiwanis Club of Fort Lauderdale Beach. The February 10 issue had the following item: "This week - Phil Bowker, the master politico himself, has a surprise program that should involve some inside 'finagling' and humor - and some very interesting history - as he puts it. 'How to Handle a FiveStar General' or 'Bowker Meets McArthur.' "

Ted Swartzbaugh attended the meeting and writes he was proud of Phil for his speech that day which was filled with humor and worthwhile information. Ted is curator for Schulte's Galleries in Fort Lauderdale. He writes "I do well there primarily because I know absolutely nothing about art. I must be able to make favorable statements about 300 foreign artists - true or fiction.

Ralph Emerson retired in 1964 after forty years with Westinghouse. He is now working for the State of Ohio as manager of the local claims office in the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation. The Emersons like Columbus and with their children settling nearby feel that they will continue to live here.

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