1911
We are pleased to report that the reunion at The Mountain View House, which has been held annually for so many years, was unusually pleasant and enjoyable, even though it rained practically all the time during the two days. Perhaps our feeling of gratification was enhanced by the realization that we were fortunate to be able to be there, but tempered by our regrets that many classmates could not join us.
On Friday morning the president called an informal meeting of the class in his suite to get advice of the group on class affairs, which was attended by nearly all. It was voted to participate in the 60th Reunion in 1971 in accordance with plans of the administration. The secretary's report consisted of reading messages from absent classmates, announcing that the present enrollment of active members was now reduced to 94, and that our policy of many years standing of sending the ALUMNI MAGAZINE to all who wish it will be continued. That cost is one half of our annual dues. Five men on our rolls, though, still living, have declared themselves disinterested and wish for no contacts with the class. Another dozen whose addresses and whereabouts have been lost or unknown for from 35 to 50 years are now classified as "Presumed Dead."
There was discussion about the continuance of our newsletter, "LEVEN UP." As developed and carried on by Lew Partridge,Wee Kimball, and Howard Dunham it has become a principal source of information for the class. Because of his health, Howard has felt that he should yield to someone else to take over the task. It was agreed that JoshClark was 1911's best correspondence conductor and so Josh said he would be happy to take over, but he soon found that developing cataracts would prevent. Howard has continued as editor temporarily and you will already have seen his excellent August issue. Here is a golden opportunity for some man to be of service to the class. Suggestions will be appreciated.
That indefatigable Wee Kimball was voted man-of-the-year for putting 1911 in next to top place in this year's Alumni Fund. A vote of thanks to the Dodges for continuing their invitation for next year, closed the meeting. The guest list this year included the following: the Ken Clarks, Josh Clarks, with son Ted and wife Gail, True Dudley, Farrells, and Naomi, Mike and wife Charlotte, Kenworthys, Learoyds, Lockes, SpimNorris, and grandson Allen, Pearsons, Sandersons, Steeves, Burleighs, Marian Agry,Lillian Cooper, Katherine Sterling and Maryand Tom Silk.
Dave Hedges '34 had at least two reasons for being in Hanover at Commencement. His son, Don, was graduating with Summa Cum Laude honors and he was attending the meetings of the Alumni Council, to which he had recently been elected.
Our efficient class treasurer, Bendy Griswold spent several weeks on a European trip during the summer getting home in time to spend some time in bed recovering from bronchial pneumonia. Among other objectives of the trip, he included a course of German Spa baths.
Betty (Curtis) Smith and Russ have a beautiful apartment on the waterfront in St. Petersburg but spend their summers, like many other Floridians in the mountains of North Carolina. She renews her invitation to 1911ers to drop in on them. We can recommend it.
Carl Hoar passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Williamstown, Mass., on June 22, 1968, virtually on the eve of his golden wedding anniversary. For over fifty years he had been a member of the Williams College Chemical Department but always kept in touch with Dartmouth, including our Fiftieth Reunion.
A long letter from Peg Carroll tells of her pleasure in knowing so many of Doc's Dartmouth friends and what a lot of comfort she has received from them at this time. Doc had an enviable facility for making friends.
It was a great disappointment to Bee and me to return from a short visit with the family in Boston and find a card tucked under the door saying: "In Hanover for the first time in 60 years to attend my granddaughter's wedding in the Dartmouth Chapel. So sorry to miss you as I would have enjoyed a little visit." Signed, Pete Vehmeyer.
The Charles Jordans were back again at their delightful Bailey Island summer spot where their front door opens directly on that famous Maine Rock Bound Coast, that poets write about and natives rant about.
Mert Wilson is a forward thinker. He writes: "I am looking to the 'Northward run in Seventy One' i.e. our '60th Reunion.' Think we will make it? Best of good fortune to all."
The Les Gibsons have been spending much of the summer on Cape Cod but are returning to their new home in Fort Lauderdale for the winter. We hope to see them in Clearwater which is now easy to reach across the state via a series of lakes, rivers, and canals.
Ernest Morrill tells of having to give up his parish in Hawaii and has returned to Sonoma, Calif. There he again joins Al Nutt who moved in just as Ernest moved away. The Nutts and Morrills are now enjoying being neighbors.
We are sorry that Lin Yi Ho went west before we had taken time out to look him up in Bedford, Mass. He has moved with his daughter and son-in-law to 4034 Schuykill Drive, Woodland Hills, Calif. 91364. The latter recently joined the McDonnell Douglas Corporation in California as a research scientist. Lin wrote of his great enjoyment of reading every number of the ALUMNI MAGAZINES.
AND FINALLY - Number 1 Webster Terrace will continue to be 1911 headquarters at the time of the games this fall, and all classmates and their guests are welcome in any way that we can be of service to you. Try us out.
Secretary, Box 171 Hanover, N. H. 03755
Treasurer, Seaside Ave., Saco, Me. 04072
