1915
Recuperating from a summer vacation is particularly tough this year. Aside from the usual aftermath of getting back in stride, the influx of solicitations for contributions to various entreprises seems to have doubled—both in number and in amounts needed. While we are sympathetic, it is too bad that retirees’ incomes don’t seem to keep pace with rising costs of living. Under such circumstances, the best some of us can do is “Punt!”
Attendance by this scribe at the 55th Reunion was thwarted by an unanticipated leg ailment—for which we are more than regretful. Echoes of the Reunion were quite uplifting however, and 1915 certainly went all out in that affair.
Belated news items from various classmates were quite interesting. The ArtSterlings tell of an extended tour back in May out in Arizona and nearby areas and were quite thrilled at the many sights they saw, particularly as they were blessed with lots of sunny days and cool nights. Art regretted they couldn’t get back for Reunion this year, due to visitations of close friends from Sweden.
A phone from Speed Granger revealed that he and Virginia were headed for the 55th at Hanover. Lucky people! It was interesting to get a note from Ev. Lamson Jr. whose father, Ev. Senior, was a loyal 15’er whose ever-ready smile we all recall. The information Ev. Jr. requested was readily available and passed on to him.
A phone chat with Pete Pray, whose summer residence is at Madison, Conn., revealed he too was unable to attend the Reunion at Hanover, so he and the writer commiserated with each other in that respect. Cards from Bob Frothingham and Carl Gish expressed full appreciation of the Reunion and the excellent attendance.
A July card from Virginia Granger revealed that she and Speed were on a deluxe cruise aboard a huge cruiser down in the San Juan area. Virginia says she’s glad Speed has finally retired and is recuperating nicely from the vigors thereof. Amongst other things. Speed was seeking the address of Boynton (Dick) Merrill—which we were glad to supply.
Communications from Duze Lounsberry are nothing if not illuminating! He’s a busy guy and we are fortunate in having him at the helm as our vice president and class agent.
An interesting dissertation from David M. Levy from Hanover reveals, amongst other things, the changing conditions in the “Dartmouth Community, “the solidarity thereof, and the seriousness of its commit- ment.” Being of the older generation, this scribe is hardly in a position to follow the ins and outs of the changing times and conditions in the Hanover community and will not attempt, therefore, to comment on any changes taking place there. For some reason, I am reminded of the age-old comment made by a famous prize-fight referee: “May the better man emerge victorious”!
Letters from Eben Clough are nothing if not challenging! Referring to Kike Richard-son’s proneness to fishing and the results thereof, Eben says it costs a jug of Bourbon to partake thereof, but it’s well worth it. Referring to Tom Connelly up at Rye Beach, N. H., Eben says that a visit with him can have a feller rolling in his seat-—from his humorous remarks. The Cloughs had a light plane land in their front yard recently—“the guy was lucky, no one hurt and little damage to the plane.” Eben’s letters run wild and would fill a book of nostalgia. As a wind-up, he quotes EdwinM. (Doc) Noyes: “You are really an old timer if, when your 1901 Stanley Steamer ran out of gas, you ran to the nearest drug store or dry cleaners and got yourself a quart of benzine.” To the best of our knowledge, Doc Noyes is still holding forth in Duxbury, Mass.
A two weeks’ vacation has just been consummated by this scribe, aided and abetted by a Chicago relative—which may account for some of the ramblings above.
With which, we’ll wind up this disserta- tion and wonder if you all can identify all those present in the 1915 Class picture taken at our 55th Reunion in Hanover! It is somewhat of a challenge!
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