1917
Since last month the deaths of two more classmates have been reported. Robert M.Chase died on September 13 and KingsburyBrowne died on September 19, 1967. The deaths of these two men were most unexpected and I am sure that all 17'ers join in expressing sympathy to the bereaved families.
Karl G. Stiilman, who has served as a vice president of the Westerly Savings Fund and Loan Association for 22 years, was elected president at the 79th annual meeting, held recently. Karl, in addition to his long terra as vice president, has been a director of the Association for 35 years. He also is chairman of the advisory board of the Westerly office of the Industrial 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.
From Walt Walters comes word that, "Phoebe and I returned just a week ago from attending the meeting of the International Society of Surgery in Vienna where 1,000 surgeons from many countries through- out the world were present, and 700 papers were read by their authors."
Harold (Pa) Holt and Barbara are about to fly to the Virgin Islands, and will be there at the time of our get-together in Woodstock.
Vic and Irene Smith left Havertown on September 26 and headed for East Calais and Northfield, Vt., where they will stay until they come to Woodstock for the fall party. After our meeting they will go to Saratoga for a day or two while Irene attends meetings of the Skidmore Alumnae Council. While at East Calais they started to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, instead of on December 12, the real date. The celebration last Saturday was held at the Dwinnell Homestead in E. Calais, according to information received from daughter, Virginia, now Mrs. Robert Bradley of Northfield, Vt.
When sending out bills for class dues, Vic asked everybody for news, and sam- ples of what he received in return follow: From Sam White, "After Hanover in June all news is flat stale uninteresting." From Larry Lockwood, "Flossie and I are mighty glad we put forth the effort to get there. Wish we could go to Woodstock but will have to pass it up this time." And from Damariscotta, Me., came the following from Don O'Leary, "Our 50th was perfect had I had a chance to write the script it could not have been nicer."
Then Gyp Green wrote as follows, "Yes, the 50th was tops! It was great meeting the old guys again,, and I hope the Lord spares me so that the Mrs. and I can attend future reunions." And, finally, from Ted Lonnquest came the following, "Other news is strictly low key, except to' agree with you, most wholeheartedly, that the Fabulous Fiftieth was an unforgettably happy experience and warmest credit to those of our classmates, cum wives, whose long hours of preperation made the Reunion such a success!"
And now we are in that weekend when 17'ers gather in Woodstock for a fall gettogether. Ralph and Ethel Sanborn and Norm and Mary McCulloch are already here (Tuesday, Oct. 3), having come early to enjoy the scenery. By Friday evening everybody should be here and the real fun will begin. It. will be simple for Gene and LucileTowler to get to Woodstock because they already are in Hanover where Gene is doing some Alumni Fund work.
Unfortunately Sumner Emerson and GilSwett will not be with us at Woodstock. The former is suffering from a strained sacroiliac and Gil's wife, Jane, likewise has a back ailment which would not be helped by the long auto ride.
Word has been received that WaynePalmer is just back from Paraguay and Argentina, and is poised for a second trip to Buenos Aires.
A note from Len Reade says, "Sorry to miss the reunion in Woodstock. We are leaving for Europe on Sept. 29th."
From Charlie Wolff comes the sad news that, "I had every intention of going to reunion but have had four operations since last November, the most recent about two months ago so it was impossible."
A note from W. Douglas Kipp '43, says, "My father, Walter D. Kipp, is very ill, and probably won't recover." 1917's sincere sympathy is extended to Walter's entire family.
Secretary, R.F.D. 1, Box 27 Woodstock, Vt. 05091
Treasurer, 315 Oxford Rd., Havertown, Pa. 19083
Bequest Chairman,
