1911
It was a particularly nice party at the Mt. View last June, weatherwise and otherwise although several couples who have been regular attendants at this affair were the victims of last-minute illnesses and were especially missed. The following answered the roll call: the Josh and Ken Clarks, Farrells and daughter Naomi, Griswolds, Kenworthys, Learoyds, Sandersons, Silks, Steeves,Trasks, Burleighs, and Ruth Backus and daughter Anne Wanzer. All were in attendance for the entire three days and each minute was packed so full of chatting and visiting that time was up before we realized it. Not only the Dodge family but their entire retinue made sure that our comforts were their interest. The highlight was the delightful cocktail party given to us by Mary and Tom Silk on Thursday evening. There always are regrets that the holiday comes to an end, but also there is rejoicing that in thinking of the next one coming the following year. It is pleasant to know that the Dodges unanimously have invited us to return next June. Although the precise dates have not been set it will be at approximately the same time at the end of June as it was this year.
Schuyler and John Dodge were back to welcome a full house as usual after successful seasons at their respective jobs as managers of the Breakers and Florida Country Club. The big excitement at the Mt. View was John Dodge's real estate development. You may recall that last year he had bought Dalton Mountain, a high ridge covering 780 acres on the edge of Whitefield and only a few minutes' drive from the hotel. Meanwhile the John B. Dodge Development Company had been formed; the land divided into 29 lots with highways, sewers, water and electricity available to each. By June half of the lots had been sold and houses were already being built. These homes are covered by restrictions to protect the owners and intended as winter skiing facilities for the families as well as summer homes.
Our class roll must be changed to delete the name of another departed member, C. Frederic Sprague. He had planned to be with us at Whitefield in June but died on the 29th of that month.
Our sincere sympathy goes to Mildred (Rollins) Rambeau in the death of her husband in June. She and Ross had given up their Greenwich apartment and were preparing to move permanently to California. He had gone to their new home in advance of Mildred who remained temporarily at their Vergennes cottage. Before she could join Ross she was notified of his sudden death in the hospital there from a heart attack. Mildred's address is Apt. 3, 214 Rosemont, La Jolla, Calif. 92037.
Here is a new address for Red and MargeMcLaughlin, 16 Carillon Road, Ticonderoga, N. Y. 12883. Red writes "Marge and I have decided to live it out here in this historical town. We did not drive to California as expected but flew out and back which was much better for Marge's nerves as she had rather drop in a plane with me than go over the top of a hill with me. This town is a Dartmouth town in a way as it owns certain water rights via International Paper Company and the Hinmans."
Charlie and Clara Jordan spent the summer as usual at Bailey Island, Me., where Clara made a good recovery from her broken hip.
Others with upset vacation plans were Vail and Mildred Applegate who were at their summer home in Lavallette, N. J., where Mildred was afflicted with a detached retina.
The Newton, Mass., local paper had a long account in a recent issue about Ed Hawkridge '42 who is a candidate for a sixth term on the school board. Ed not only is carrying on the steel firm's business as Les did but continues the Hawkridge tradition of being active in civic affairs. He is a director and past president of the Newton Mental Health Association, assistant chairman of the Red Feather campaign, a former member of the Republican City Committee and director of the Newton Taxpayers' Association.
Grace Crooks is returning to her home at 34 Thornton Park, Winthrop, Mass. 02152 after spending the summer months in Coral Gables, Fla.
Bowdoin College recently paid tribute to its two famous Arctic explorers, Admirals Peary and MacMillan, with the dedication of the Arctic Museum. Participating in the ceremony was Admiral Peary's daughter Mrs. Marie Peary Kuhne, Ted Stafford's widow.
A report from Fred Long, whose letters are always welcome, tells of a reunion with Troy Parker whom he had not seen since our 10th reunion. He found him the same jovial and likable guy as of yore but he is still wondering where he got that middle name (La Salle). Fred is still active in Dartmouth alumni affairs on the West Coast. He is contemplating a trip (by way of Denver and Troy, Ohio) to Hanover, where he would be most welcome.
Wee Kimball deserves the thanks of the class for his able conduct of the Alumni Fund Drive during the year just ending. His careful analysis and presentation of the facts give you confidence that if anyone can produce 1911's quota, he will do it. His report in the August issue of " 'Leven Up" points out the drop in the number of givers. This is regrettable but your executive committee does not favor pressure giving at our age and in our own circumstances. We each know our responsibility and capacity as an alumnus and only need to know the facts to comply.
The Burleighs now plan to change their address from 1 Webster Terrace, Hanover, to their next six months' headquarters at 1123 Drew St., Clearwater, Fla. 33515 where all classmates will be welcome to drop in for a bit of cheer, any time after November 15.
Secretary, Box 171, Hanover, N. H. 03755
Treasurer, Seaside Ave., Saco, Me. 04072
Bequest Chairman,
