1919
As these meager notes are being scrambled together in very late December, our plans for the Princeton game next October are somewhat up in the air. As noted, the Woodstock Inn is to be torn down sometime in 1968 but the question is when? If it is still standing on October 12, we will be there as usual. If not, despite the valiant efforts of Stu Russell and Cotty Larmon, we have not been able, as of now, to come up with a place within shooting distance of Hanover that can handle our 40-50 people. Cotty is still working on the proposition, as the Russells are enjoying the Florida sunshine in Sarasota on Siesta Key, where they have already seen Champ and Adelaide Clements. We do have the Hanover Inn Tavern for luncheon before the game with a limit of 75, and we will hang onto that reservation in any case.
A note from Jack and Doris Ross, who always win the prize (what prize??) for coming the longest distance every other year to Woodstock. "Have to hurry this note because Florida is a long way from Portland, Ore., by mail at Christmas time. Doris and I certainly enjoyed our visit to Hanover. We feel well repaid after meeting all our friends and very much so after playing a couple of rounds of golf with some of them. Thank you for my birthday card - it always makes the day brighter and what difference does it make if I am a year older."
Margaret A. Green, of Maitland, Fla., thanks the Class for placing a book in the Baker Library in memory of Sherm. Likewise, Ruth Gilchrist who adds, "Ken was always actively interested in Dartmouth and in his quiet way was one of its most loyal sons Ken was looking forward to his fiftieth reunion, which will be such an important occasion for the College and the Class of 1919, but unfortunately, we must file that under 'unfinished business' which always happens when death comes suddenly."
Rowland French retired m 1967 as professor-emeritus from the University of Florida in Gainesville but is still continuing his work on nutrition for the aged. He and Gertrude were in Hanover recently visiting his brother Dr. Harry and plan to be back in 1969 when she attends a Simmons College reunion and Rowland takes in our 50th.
Dr. John Moore reports to Ray Adams that "I took twelve months away from work last year and one year before in Vermont." Don Graves reports the loss of his wife Anne last August "after a marriage of 43 years, so I find it difficult to get into the spirit of Christmas." Vernon Burke of Lakewood, Ohio, keeps busy, "This high school job (teaching) really keeps me going. I like it very much and have 190 boys in economics and German."
The squire of Ponte Vedra Beach, one Robert Arnold Jackson, thanks the class for his birthday card and states, "I had a happy and healthy day with Hon and John doing everything possible to make me happy and king for a day. Played golf and had a 95 which really was an accomplishment for me these days and I found it a nice birthday gift. Also won two bucks." Fat, that is going to cost you strokes the next time you get together with Messrs. Larmon, Russell, Davis, and Rand at Woodstock.
Casey and Torn Sevan are all settled in their new home in Wolfeboro, N. H., and are very happy about the whole thing (no reports as yet about the depth of the snow or the temperature but, as Jock and Edna Murray will attest, it's a great place in the summer and fall).
Jean Stone, Lou's widow, writes that "I just received a card from Lou's Class of 1919 advising me that a book was purchased by his Dartmouth classmates which will be added to the collections of the Dartmouth College Library, carrying his name on a special bookplate. Please know that I am deeply touched by this thought and want to express my appreciation."
The Class of 1918 are having their annual Florida Pow-Wow at the Sheraton in Fort Lauderdale on March 26 - dinner, and March 27, lunch, and the Dartmouth Glee Club will be on hand. 1919 is cordially invited so make a note on your calendar and if you can make it write Cliff Daniels, 1221 S.E. 5th Street, Deerfield Beach, Fla., or Al Gottschaldt '18 at 2632 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Fla.
And once again, many, many thanks for the largest number of Christmas, New Year, and birthday cards ever. Even though it is impossible to acknowledge them all, your Secretary sure does appreciate them.
The Rands, as yet, haven't seen any '19ers but that will come later. Kath and Mart Remsen '14 will arrive in Delray Beach shortly from Sea Island, Ga., to post us on the latest from the Hanover area. Fred and Gert Daley are in their winter quarters in Venice and glad to get out of the Connecticut snows (just read about 13 inches in Lebanon !!!). Ginny and Ed Bowen '20 are in Delray and the bridge sessions are furious, with swimming in between at the Seagate Club. Frances and Charlie McGoughran, likewise '20, were up from Lauderdale for lunch and the Macs are fine. So far, the Florida winter has been up to the expectations of the chambers of commerce.
Secretary, 152 Gleason St. Delray Beach, Fla. 33444
Treasurer, 184 Summer St., Springfield, Vt. 05156
Bequest Chairman,
