1917

As we begin the new publication year of the DARTMOUTH ALUMNI MAGAZINE it is my sad duty to report to you the loss of several 17'ers who have died during the past few months. First, Paul R. Soule who was with us only during our first year, died on May 18, 1967; then Warner B. Sturtevant who had expected to be with us for our 50th Reunion, died on June 9, 1967 following an emergency tracheotomy performed earlier in the day; on July 5, 1967 Payson T. Barber who was known to have been in poor health for some time, died at Boston, Mass.; Arthur P. Sullivan died on August 4, 1967 and Milburn R. Palin who was with us for only two years, died on July 24, 1967, according to a letter received from his son, Peter M. '61. Word of the death of William F. Dobbins also has been received but not yet confirmed. A more definite report will be made later. I am sure that all 17'ers join me in extending condolences to all of the bereaved. In Memoriam notices will appear in this or a subsequent issue of this MAGAZINE.

Mott and Fran Brown have had a busy summer at their place at the Cape. At one time or another they have had one or more of their three daughters visiting them with their families. At one time they had eleven extra mouths to feed, but seemed to enjoy it. Kay and her "gang" stayed just two weeks, Barbara and hers stayed a month and Eleanor and her daughter, Anne, stayed a month, also. There never was a dull moment for the old folks!

And speaking of Mott, our newly elected chairman, he has called for a meeting of our Class Executive Committee during our fall meeting at Woodstock. It is hoped that the meeting will be well attended, especially by the newly elected members for whom it should be an interesting experience. Woodstock is a lovely spot in the fall!

Jim McGowan recently was honored by the Medford (Mass.) City Band when the band played Jim's military march "Our Yankee Battle Cry," sometimes referred to as "The Victory March." It was played at the Condon Memorial Shell on the Mystic Valley Parkway. When it was discovered that Jim was in the audience he was asked by the bandmaster to rise and take a bow. That surely must have given Jim quite a thrill!

Walt Walters has been elected an honorary member of the section of surgery of the German Society for Clinical Medicine of East Germany "in recognition of his extraordinary influence on the development of abdominal surgery and in recognition of his continuous efforts to enlarge friendly relations among surgeons throughout the world."

During May Bob ("Buck") Buxton took part in a recital in St. Andrew's Church at Newcastle, Me., at the time of a reception of a new minister. For many years Bob has been prominent in musical circles, having successfully passed the overseas examinations in Boston to become a Licentiate of Trinity College, London. The last two posts he held as organist were at Christ Church, Exeter, N. H., and Trinity Church in Haverhill, Mass., before coming to Damariscotta where he has, until this year, taught piano and organ to the youth in the area.

Karl G. Stillinan, who has served as vice president of the Westerly Savings Fund and Loan Association for 22 years, was recently elected president at the 79th annual meeting. Karl, in addition to his long term as vice president, was a director of the Association for 35 years. At present he is chairman of the advisory board of the Westerly office of the Industrial National Bank of Rhode Island, a director of the Hospital Service Corporation of Rhode Island, treasurer of the Seventh Day Baptist Denominational Missionary Society, treasurer of the Pawcatuck Fire District, President of the Memorial and Library Association of Westerly and President of the Westerly Hospital.

As many of you know Jack Saladine was in a hospital for about three weeks and has been in a nursing home for the last three weeks. I phoned Dodo late this afternoon (Sept. 3) to inquire for Jack and she said that he is improving slowly. She wanted me to be particularly sure to thank each and all of you who have written to Jack, and to assure you that he has greatly appreciated your letters.

And while I was at it, I phoned to Mose Hutchlns to see how he was getting along. Pauline answered the phone and said that she was fine. Then Mose came on the phone and he, too, reported that he is getting along well, He is still in a wheel chair and has a therapist come in four hours a day three days a week, but is making progress.

Among the many comments on our recent reunion that have been made, the following, in verse, strikes me as being very good. It is captioned:

Post-Prandial Note for all '17-Ers

We've passed a milestone in our lives Along with our devoted wives; A futile tear might here be shed For those who shunned the double bed.

We met old friends and made some new, Missed several loved ones too.

The programs planned all kept us busy We wound up feeling fairly dizzy, But it was great to be a part Of Alma Mater's king-sized heart.

don carlos (Carl C. Colby)

Secretary, R.F.D. 1, Box 27 Woodstock, Vt. 05091

Treasurer, 315 Oxford Rd., Havertown, Pa. 19083

Bequest Chairman,