1915

Wow! What a summer! Weather-wise, that is! Hot, humid - even the rain-fall was pre-heated. While this scribe didn't keep a precise record, it seemed rather continuous from July 4, with rare intervals of livable weather, on through the present writing - post Labor Day - and no let-up in sight. Vacation-wise, this household stayed home and confined itself to visitations to local air-conditioned night spots which, fortunately, are plentiful in New York City. Sleep was of the essence and we used plenty!

Notes from Classmates seem to reflect the vacational trend and entail a bit of editing. Bob Fredericks sends in a card written in French the essence of which is "Bon Sante." Hal Claflin reports a jaunt to "Sunny Italy" back in May which interfered somewhat with his solicitations for the Alumni Fund from classmates on his list. Cards from Pete Pray depict life aboard a Norwegian liner — described as luxurious, debilitating, too much good food — and the pickup of a stranded Norwegian sailor for an emergency appendix operation.

Leo Burt reports a couple enjoyable lunches with Sid Bull down in Florida where they "hashed everything and everybody." Leo opines that the administration in Hanover has handled the problems "created by a small minority" to the credit of all. He is a strong believer in that slogan "Love it or leave it"!

A card from Warren Montsie, received a month or so prior to his recent death, contained this message: "I approve college position on campus unrest as seen in last ALUMNI MAGAZINE."

A note from Harold Pinkham expresses regret at his inability to attend the Class Reunion last June but hopes to make it in 1970. "The city has always filled me with wonder and despair. Now we no longer wonder at the moon, for the attainable is the commonplace. Perhaps the world of the spirit needs more exploration."

Dave Hitchcock enjoyed the Class Reunion "especially as it brought us a visit from George Ingalls who comes East all too seldom."

Howie Fuller, former commandant of the Veterans Hospital at Buffalo, in acknowledging his birthday card, enclosed an interesting account of the 98th birthday celebration of a friend of theirs, Mrs. Margaret Dowe, which Howie planned and carried out July 18.

Charlotte and George Simpson sent in a picture card of their abode for the past twelve summers at Dennis Port, Mass. - a very enchanting waterfront motel just a few miles from the Dale Barkers, the Hal Claflins, and the Bob Frothinghams.

Doc Daisy has a "cute" note card showing a guy bouncing around after hitting his thumb with a hammer. Doc expresses appreciation for remembering his birthday and reminisces about those "happy Dartmouth days."

Norvie Milmore lays it on with gusto in acknowledging his birthday memento and leaves no doubt about the "greatest class of our generation."

Chink Chamberlain reports that Plymouth, Mass, when the weather is cool and no beach activity, is a mess with everybody ganged up on the one street and tourists galore - causing bedlam. If that be the case, Chink, I guess the only answer is — go swimming anyway!

May we add our congratulations to Dartmouth crews for "the most successful season ever"!

With which we welcome the following new Class Officers to take over until our 55th Reunion, June 12-14, 1970: ChinkChamberlain, treasurer; Carl Gish, bequest chairman; Dale Barker, committee chairman; and Marvin Frederick, 55th reunion committee chairman.

Secretary, 245 Avenue C New York, N. Y. 10009

Treasurer, 54 Warren Ave., Plymouth, Mass. 02360