1912
George Steele, president of the Class of 1913, passed away suddenly on April 10, 1967 at his home in Wellesley Hills, Mass. This is a tough blow for 1913 for since Warde Wilkins' death much of the labors had fallen on George. Our sympathy goes to 1913 and to George's family. The new administration building at the Choate School has been named in his honor and was dedicated at Alumni Day on April 29, 1967.
Good news from Lyme Armes! After "graduating" from "the palatial Southwest Methodist Hospital in San Antonio" where he was obliged to take a "course" to get rid of a bug, his latest at this writing says he will be in Hanover for the Class Officers meetings in May. That being the case, we'll expect to see him at our 55th, recovered and tanned. While at San Antonio he was involved in its annual Fiesta Week celebration of General Sam Houston's victory under the Lone Star flag at the battle of San Jacinto. Lyme was commemorating Patriots' Day (all Massachusetts men know that date) with a visit to the doctor. The result - an encouraging bill of health and a quote from Longfellow: "Hardly a man is now alive."
Dodd Mead has been running a full column advertisement featuring Syd Clark's "All The Best" travel books - "They give you so much that guidebooks can't include." Eight books are listed with the notice that new revisions are coming this year in three others. How does he do it? By the time that this issue appears Mark Allen will be well on the road from Seattle, if not already in Hanover. Marian and Sam Hobbs are making it from California which should shame some of those nearby New Englanders who think a 55th isn't worth attending. Boss Geller has his new "spy glasses" and is bringing them along to show one and all that now he can recognize his friends afar off.
Just received from Dr. Morris Fishbein "A Tribute to Basil O'Connor for his 75th Birthday," beautifully bound and containing the remarks delivered at the National Volunteer Leadership Conference of the National Foundation. It also contains a picture of Doc being presented with the Pasteur Manuscript and an excellent frontispiece photo of him, some different from an early likeness Ben Adams dug up and sent in. Also received from Ben a newspaper photo of a contingent at the Plattsburg Preparedness Camp in 1917 featuring for 1912 Husky Demerritt and Henry BaileyStevens.
George Wallburg hasn't left Cape Neddick, Me., for Hanover since 1922. The only excuse, "living a quiet, peaceful life and enjoying it." He fails to realize how much we would like to see him. Marian and HaroldBelcher report a perfect three weeks in Florida, only to return in time for our April 24th snowstorm. From Peru and Ethel andDud Redfield, a striking colored picture card of the Inca ruins of Macchu Picchu, and another from the Canal Zone. Henry BaileyStevens got as far as Texas this spring where he visited son Peter, and also went on to California to see other relatives. Frances (Mrs. Guy) Lewis was the recipient of a wire from Henry on his return containing a Wah Hoo Wah for Florence Nightingale.
You'll see Barbara and Bud Hoban in June, that is, if you come to our 55th. Bud has been taking in the spring baseball games within driving distance, 14 in all, so he should be able to pick the World Series winner. He continues to do some writing and is even contemplating getting out a bound volume of his rejection slips for free distribution. Roy Frothingham made our 54th but can't repeat this year. He will be missed but writes, "I hope all who are doubting their ability to show, may feel heartened and well and resolute and take it in stride."
Three sad notes. Otto Bresky lost his dear wife in January while they were in Miami. Chet Newcomb's youngest son died of bone cancer last summer. Norton Webber passed away in the hospital in Tampa, Fla., from degenerative vascular disease on April 12, 1967. He was active right up to the end keeping books for J. L. Reed & Sons, funeral directors. Our sympathy goes to these three families.
Roy Lewis will show his masterful hand in the show-up results at reunion. He is optimistic, thinks 1912 will break all records for a 55th. It will not be Roy's fault if we don't. Dick Remsen is making a good recovery from a nervous condition and hopes to be on hand for his Sundown Party at reunion.
Now for the girls. First prize goes to Gertrude (Mrs. Charles E.) McCarthy for the following: "We're 20 - we're 20, who says we are not? It's tipsy young jackanapes, show them the door."
Ruth (Mrs. Barrow) Lyons reports caring for her 95-year-old dad who is "still remarkably spry." Martha (Timbrell) Corliss sent Lyme an encouraging note for an early recovery, just one of many he received.
Bill Kent's widow Olive finally came through with a letter to the Secretary requesting "more about the reunion." Because she is unable to drive long distances her message was referred to our local travel agent in that section, Helen Lena. Helen already has two passengers, Ruth Worton and Emma Pettingell. Olive sends appreciation for the Directory. It was great to hear from her.
Elizabeth Park appreciates the new Directory. She has recovered from her fall and is now "stepping out right smart again." You'll see her in June - if you come too.
Another grateful gal! Sarah (Mrs. JamesH.) English sends thanks for the Directory and wants to know to whom to send her Alumni Fund check. Eddie was informed.
Changes in addresses: Scott A. Rogers, 13415 Shaker Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio 44120; Donald Augur, Route 9W, Valley Cottage, N. Y. 10989; Stanley B. Weld, M.D., Chebeague Island, Me. 04017. Mark your Directory and remove the name of Mrs. Walter F. Thomas (by request).
1912 Class Reunion Hanover, June 9-11, 1967
In recognition of his Scandinavian travelbooks Sydney Clark '12 (r) received theNorwegian St. Olav Medal from ConsulGeneral Fleischer.
Secretary, 15 Gloucester Lane West Hartford, Conn. 06107
Class Agent, 184 Commercial St., Maiden, Mass. 02148
