1917
The Class of 1917 was well represented at the Pennsylvania game. Among those enjoying it were the Emerys and the Shermans. Butch and Lee were accompanied by their son Crosby. Forrey tells me that he is on a working agreement with Fahnestock and Company whereby he will divide his time between his investment accounts in Boston and his summer home in Durham, N. H. Forrey states that he often finds Ralph Sanborn on the links at Wentworth-by-the-Sea.
During the weekend of the Pennsylvania game, your Secretary found Karl and LibbyStillman enjoying a vacation at the Hanover Inn for the month of October. Karl is very much interested in the Class and College, and makes two sojourns a year to bring himself up-to-date and absorb the life in Hanover. He has several positions of honor, not only as the president of a Westerly Savings Association in that city, but has also served as the president of the hospital, and in the banking field is named as a member of an advisory committee for the giant Industrial Trust Company. In conversation with Karl, he stated that his brother Jesse '14 had earned a Ph.D. degree and was a chemical engineer at duPont for years. Jesse is now retired and makes his residence in Wilmington, Del.
The following has been received from our ex-secretary Donald Brooks regarding his son and family. It is always interesting to get these follow-ups on the second generation. "Bill Brooks '51, his wife Skip, and their two boys, Don and John, flew to Paris in September for a three-year stint for Texaco. Bill will be assistant manager of sales for their foreign distribution. Bill recorded a fine tape at the time of our Fiftieth Reunion. At that time, Arch Earle was at the piano and there is also a recording of President Dickey's Commencement address on that tape." This is the way the families of the Brookses communicate when they are in foreign countries or far apart.
We regret to report that George Currier has suffered another slight stroke this Fall. George has been ill for some time and not able to be very active. Ruth and George have bought a 55-foot mobile home and will live at the front entrance of Castel A. F. Base in Atwater, Calif., after October 10. Thus he will be near military doctors who will keep a close check on his condition. We trust that George will show improvement with this careful attention.
Vic Smith writes from the Philadelphia area that he is recovering from surgery and praises the good care of the hospital and Irene. Vic says he is getting an excellent response from the Class on payment of dues so let's make it 100% before year-end.
Please note the change in address - Donald and Lucy Litchard will be at 465 King Street, Cohasset, Mass. 02025 after October 10.
We were glad to hear from Herb Jenks who has lived in Santa Barbara for about 15 years. He has enjoyed that environment as well as the real estate business from which he is now retired. He made two long trips to Europe but now feels that his activity along those lines is completed. He is accumulating and cataloging an interesting library including genealogist's reports on distant relatives. He is even going so far as to look over old tombstones. All we can say is, Herb, keep out from under.
George Gregory has good courage in spite of a continuing heart condition. George has made several trips to the local hospital during the past year and has also had the good care by his wife Gertrude who unfortunately fell and broke her wrist in July. Your secretary saw them both last winter and hopes that we will have an early reunion.
From Dr. Bart Shackford at Palos Verdes Estates, Calif., we learn that he is keeping busy on part-time service as a pathologist for the Harriman Jones Medical Clinic in Long Beach. He sends his best to Vic Smith and all the rest of the class.
Russ Fisher is the president of the Dartmouth Club in Phoenix. He has frequent contacts with his daughter and granddaugters, two in number. I had always thought that Arizona was unsurpassed for climate. Russ states that the summers are not only hot but he suffers from its high humidity.
Ralph Wells from Rockville, Md., reports that in addition to his usual hobby of golf, he takes a trip during the summer months to his camp in Dexter, Me. Ralph's grandson is starting his second year at the University of Maryland. He has three granddaughters ages 17, 14, and 10.
It always brings joy to our hearts to hear again from Edgar ("Arch") Earle who tells us that he is dividing his time between Connecticut and Martha's Vineyard. We all missed Arch as one of our most' gifted entertainers at our recent reunion. Let's get together soon, Arch.
Russ Willis of Sterling, Ill., is grateful that the older of his two sons has just been returned from Vietnam where he served in the 107 Signal Company. Russ retired from his sales work about three years ago but now has accepted a minor" office position in town to keep occupied. His younger brother Dartmouth '26, has been living in Europe since 1946. A granddaughter was graduated from Smith in June, 1968 and is doing graduate work at Yale University.
We have just received word of the passing of Arthur F. Sleeper on September 14 in Laramore, N. D. We are in touch with the family but up to this date, we have no further information.
For some time, we have delayed the in- formation on the important position of Class Agent. It is with deep regret that we announce the resignation of Gene Towler who has served in that capacity for us so effectively since June, 1967. His report and accomplishments for this year as a leader in the work of the Alumni Fund Campaign is now in your hands. This effort deserves our heartfelt thanks especially as Gene did not spare himself while not enjoying his usual good health. In a recent letter to the Class Executive Committee, Gene expresses his sorrow for his inability to continue in this office because of his health. "I do not con- sider myself dependable to meet the timing schedules of this important position; also I am deeply grateful to the ACAs and the whole class for the great loyal spirit they have shown during my tenure of office since June, 1967. Their performance for Dartmouth recorded in my October 7 final report on the 1969 Campaign should make them very proud of themselves." And we add we are proud of you, Gene.
And now at press time comes the acceptance by Len Reade of this important assignment of Class Agent - more details in a later report. Meanwhile, we all assure Len of our one hundred per cent support in this effort. We hope many of our contributors will take advantage of the present favorable tax laws to start their donation program before the close of 1969. Seventeen up!
Secretary, Box 399, Montpelier, Vt. 05602
Treasurer, 315 Oxford Rd., Havertown, Pa. 19083
