1912
Christmas in February is not such a crazy thought after all for are we not supposed to carry throughout the entire year the spirit engendered during those heart-warming days? At least this gives your Secretary an opportunity to comment on some of the messages which came his way. To lead off, Roy and Florence Lewis are rejoicing in the attendance at our 55th and their comment is "Truly - Our Cup Runneth Over." Lillian and I are invited to set sail for Venice in case the New England winter gets too rugged. Katy Baker sends us the sad news that Mark Snow has lost his beloved and only sister. Mark Allen writes: "It goes swell." Chesty Brown is the same old thoughtful guy enlarging his wishes to include "every possible category." Morrie andGertrude Knight missed the lobster picnic at Shapleigh's this summer but promise to double their appetites next time. Al Eiseman is now practicing harmony as evidenced by his unique message portraying a pair of black and a pair of white hands on the black and white ivories of his keyboard.
As usual Syd and Mardi Clark supply us with an itinerary - to Miami for Christmas with their daughter and to jostle on Grandpap's knee the first grandchild scheduled for Dartmouth, Class of '88. The old railroad buff, Art Kinne, adorns his card with one of those ancient wood-burning engines, Santa at the throttle. Along with a lovely card of the old church in Rindge, N. H., we received a happy note from Leona Richmond (Ned's wife) telling of all their doings - football games, a flight to Chicago in December, a wedding two days before Christmas in Iowa embellished with a family reunion. No one would guess that Ned had reached that venerable age of 80! What a guy! Roy Frothingham is still basking in the joys of our 54th reunion. Bud and Barbara Hoban broke their 1967 resolution and sent out their usual lovely card and a note picturing golf, bathing, gardens - all in that charming Florida setting.
Edith and Ray Tobey describe their first snowfall at Pine Cone Farm, too beautiful to think of going south. Edith and Dutch Waterbury sent "A Magic Touch of Winter" from Sun City, Ariz., and Marguerite and Fletcher Clark let us in on their good looking grandchildren. Elizabeth Park never ceases to show her loyalty to 1912 and Lyme's memory. Grace Bumham hangs out the latchstring for all of us. From Dave Dorward in Georgia comes a bit of genealogy linking his wife to our renowned former Connecticut Governor and Senator McLean. Bertha and Quech French now offer their lovely Vermont home for an overnight stagecoach stop between Connecticut and Maine. Will it be in the sugar house?
Marian and Harold Belcher send a beautiful covered bridge colored picture. Wonder if they know that Woodstock, Vt., is to erect a new wooden covered bridge to replace a steel one? Boss Geller takes the prize with a card to our summer home and another to snowy Connecticut. Last, but not least, is a message from the Newsletter Editor of 1909, Wilbur Bull, reminding us that the Christmas spirit still shines through this troubled world. There were many others, too many to mention, but for their thoughtfulness, each and every one, we add our heartfelt thanks.
Martha Baxter has seen her grandson married and is now busy as secretary of the Connecticut Club in Fort Lauderdale. RuthWorton reports a wild time at Thanksgiving with nine grandchildren on hand and rain all day. You can guess the rest. She is now at .1103 Hacinda Drive, Sun City Center, Fla. 33570.
Congratulations are in order for EverettGammons who has married again. In spite of a disabling arthritis in his back he sounds quite cheerful and why shouldn't he with Gunhild to keep him moving about the house. She even succeeds in getting him to do a bit of outside work as well. Joe Doe at 78 is still enjoying his work at National Airport for American Airlines. "Something new every day - new problems - new contacts which has always made construction work very interesting." Chip Farrington has a new address, Foulkeways, Apt. N-4, Gayneed, Pa. 19436.
Wig Gould died suddenly on November 25, 1967. A Memorial Book card with the sympathy of the Class was sent to Flora. More later when we get the details. And Alvah Holway succumbed to cancer of the brain on December 2, 1967. This information brought the news that he had married again all unbeknownst to your Secretary.
Hal Belcher still keeps "in service," having been loaned out at least eight times, the latest to a Congregational Church meeting in St. Louis. Florida now boasts in residence the latest arrivals, Jo and Ben Adams, AliceDay, the Scott Rogers, and Eleanor and AlSmith.
Greetings from the snow-bound North Country to all!
Secretary, 15 Gloucester Lane West Hartford, Conn. 06107
Treasurer, 4 Bank Building, Middleboro, Mass. 20346
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