1931

This column is being completed at the Hanover Motor Lodge, where your scribe is attending Class Officers weekend in the company of John Benson, Shep Wolff, John Cogswell, Hank Murphy, Parker Soule, and Orrie Hobbs, together with wives. A most fruitful weekend for all who are trying to understand the problems which face the College, its staff and its alumni. More about this later.

Here's a fascinating account of global family life from Dick Henry: "Dorothy and I have been in Manila since January. I am in charge of the Southeastern Asian operations of our bank (First National City Bank) which involves frequent traveling to Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand - occasionally Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos. Our four daughters are well scattered - one in Leeds, England, married to a university professor there; another in Wisconsin married to a professor at Marquette; another working in New York, and her twin sister with us for a few months in Manila after a 2-year Peace Corps stint in Ecuador."

Joe Merriam writes: "Franny's health has stabilized after a difficult illness; John is enjoying greatly his years in Hanover as a member of the Class of '70 - particularly in DOC and Cabin and Trail activities; and Abby is in her senior year (undecipherable) with her next stop as yet unknown."

From Swede Nelson out in Colorado to Shep Wolff: "I envy you people close to Hanover. I emptied my pockets returning the money previously won from Princeton pals. I am still in practice but not doing it so vigorously. Hunting takes up some of my time. Just returned from southeast Colorado with a couple of Canada geese for Christmas dinner. Still golf in the summer but cure that chill with beer instead of bourbon. The game is sporadic but was in the '70's a few times. My wife and I made a hurried trip to Biloxi for Thanksgiving dinner with the grandchildren. My son-in-law received a bronze star for his efforts in Vietnam."

Another joins the ranks of retirement. Stan Williams from North Plainfield, N. J., writes: "Have just joined the ranks of the Senior Citizens. A combination of the rat race and a few health problems led this poor country boy to decide to take early retirement. My steady job now is No. 1 assistant baby sitter for four grandchildren - and that can be a job sometimes too, but it gives great satisfaction."

The following came from Sam Onasta, who lives near Washington in Vienna, Va.: "Am still a widower since Sue passed away seven years ago. My oldest daughter and two grandsons age 6 and 4, plus my youngest son's wife and 8-months-old grandson, all live with me. The latter's husband, Steven, is in Vietnam. My youngest daughter Chris and her husband are in Oxford, Ohio. I will have an operation in January and then recuperate in San Juan where my oldest son is production manager for ice cream with Sealtest." All these news items are the result of Shep's efforts when he sent out bills for class dues last fall.

Frank McKnight reports from Deerfield Beach, Fla., that he's doing OK in a modest way. Had rented his apartment for a few months and was planning to travel to South America "spending the rent money plus a couple of times over."

"I'm still working but I don't know why. Guess it's become an almost unbreakable habit," writes Ben MacMillan from Tucson.

Jim (Walt) Hausman is still a public relations consultant, and is now on his fourth year as governor of the New York Athletic Club. He's president of the NYAC Anglers and has sprotfished all over - a member of the Bermuda Anglers Club and the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club of Bermuda. Oh yes, and in his spare time he put three daughters through college!

From Marblehead comes a note by BillWalker: "Len Clark represented my company as our broker in the New York area when 1 was sales manager of the Consolidated Lobster Company in Gloucester. After reaching age 50, with the company having closed, I started an employment agency dealing strictly on the placement of sales personnel (Drake-Walker Associates, Park Square Building, Boston) and I am able to find many jobs for men chronologically younger."

Don Crane notes: "We are fortunate to have both sons and their families here in Florida, one in Ponte Vedra, and the other in St. Petersburg."

From East Orange, N. J., Jim Cooley writes to Shep: "With all you well-heeled guys retiring what's a poor man to do? Dream? Let's join the Peace Corps! I'm OK, I guess, but not too happy about the climate, the state of the world, not seeing my grandchildren in Australia. But a wonderful wife and a beautiful daughter at home makes up for a lot!"

Bob Rolfe, retired to Laconia, N. H., writes: "We love it here on Lake Winnipesaukee. Our hobbies more than keep us busy and the days are all too short. We are enjoying our new 29-foot Lyman cruiser and spend hours fishing and cruising around, enjoying breakfast, lunch and dinner from a swell galley in the cabin."

Still with Texaco after 33 years, Ed Burrill writes from Minneapolis: "We're getting used to big city living again after 13 years in the Dakotas — and enjoying it. We're close to our two daughters and their families four grandchildren - and I guess that's the name of the game. A few more years to go until retirement."

I'm still thinking about what GeorgeHoward means when he writes from Guilford, Me.: "Have just started work again after a bout in the hospital with a ruptured appendix. This at age 60 can mean the beginning of a second childhood." George is still general practice, one of a thinning breed of physicians. He says the six grandchildren keep them busy when they descend on the house all at the same time.

Ed Butterworth '30 (r) is congratulatedby Governor Francis Sargent after beingsworn in as Public Administrator forEssex County in Massachusetts.

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