1924

Vaughn Berry protests that the youngsters in the Dartmouth family in Milwaukee where he lives begin to call him "the oldest living alumnus," a title which seems to him, as to the rest of us, only appropriate for somebody else. He thinks he may find it acceptable in his late ninetiesbut not now!

George Avery, highly regarded Director of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and his wife, Virginia, recently spent a month in South Africa and Rhodesia with some associates and friends. How many of you living within a few miles of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden have visited this distinguished collection, recognized as outstanding among its counterparts elsewhere?

On his retirement Al Robinson, long-time insurance executive, took on the task of administrator for his West Hartford Congregational Church. He finds it strenuous but rewarding.

Earl Kees is another member of the International Executive Service Corps. Based in Florida since his "retirement," he is now engaged in a second assignment abroad for the Service Corps, this time in Chile. His first job for the Corps was in Iran. "These are fascinating assignments," says Earl, "offering opportunities for service, and presenting real challenges in terms of language barriers and customs to surmount."

Ed Jones writes that he has moved permanently to San Jose,- Costa Rica, where he has bought a ranch and built three houses overlooking the city. Ed's new wife is a Costa Rican. As a "Ham" radio operator his call letters are TIZWEJ. He invites enquiries from interested operatorsApartado 364, San Joseto arrange a time and frequency. Ed lays claim to the "Over 65" U.S. Tennis Championship.

Stan Curtis reports that he journeyed to Houston last summer to consult Dr. DeBakey about a heart implant as a result of a 1967 coronary attack, but happily the doctor advised him that medication will do thetrick.

Charley Altaian and his wife Alice have been living in Washington, D. C., since 1958. He is Director of the Technical Services Division of HUD. An occasional trip to the West Indies adds to their enjoyment of life.

Fred McKenzie, residency in Pelham, N. Y., has written of his appreciation for Chinee Allen's "tremendous effort to keep the Class together over the many years." [Hear! Hear!] Fred speaks of recently encountering other youthful members of 1924 in the persons of Hal Springborn, WaltKidde, and Ed Willi.

Charlotte Proctor, widow of Win Proctor, continues to live in the neighborhood of Miami, Fla., where she and Win took up residence many years ago. Charlotte comes to New England now and then to visit Win's brother Alexis (Dartmouth 1918) and his wife Alice in Franklin, N. H.

Henry A. Stevenson was a candidate for the Red Bank (N. J.) City Council in the last election. Steve retired in 1968 after 43 years with the New Jersey Bell Telephone Company. He has been active in many community enterprises, such as the Boy Scouts, the Board of Education, and the Kiwanis Club.

The voice of Ockie Hecht has sounded from the Ohio wilderness. Remembering our many happy associations in the twenties, I was particularly glad that the silence is broken. Ockie is with the First National Bank of Toledo, paying particular attention to the Travel Department. Those of you who recall the now long-ago visit to Hanover of Ockie's attractive young mother (when she seemed more like a sister) will be glad to know that she still lives in Guatemala. Ockie has one daughter and two grandchildren in Toledo, and a second daughter and two grandchildren in Hawaii and California. Any of you who has Ockie's signature on your senior cane will be amused if you can remove enough dust to bring it to light again.

Bob Hayes has remarried. His wife, formerly Bobbie Griffith of Wooster, Ohio, has two teenage daughters. Bob and Bobbie spent Christmas in Lincoln, Neb., with Bobbie's mother. Bob retired from New England Tel & Tel in 1962 and moved from Providence, R. I., to West Salem, Ohio.

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