1925
In spite of plans made a year ahead your secretary did not make it to the class meeting and social gathering in Hanover on the Princeton game weekend, due to the sudden illness of my wife. Happily this difficulty was over in a couple of weeks and all is now well, but we are indebted to Eddie Pease for coming right back on the job he just left in June to record both the meeting and the festivities. We gratefully quote Eddie's report:
" 'Peel the Orange' is just about what the football team did to Princeton before a large contingent of '2sers who converged in Hanover for two dinners and a luncheon in the Tavern Room of the Inn and a meeting of the Executive Committee.
"At the Saturday evening dinner Gertiewhelden was presented with a citation which identified her as '1925's First Lady.' Charlie Moore announced that Herb Talbot, Ford Whelden, George Zahm and Julie Hewitt all had agreed to continue holding down their current class responsibilities as newsletter editor, bequest chairman, class agent, and widows' chairman respectively.
"Phil O'Connell, who was with his granddaughter Christine, was pointed to as grandfather of sixteen. This led to recognition of Don Hunt, grandfather of fifteen, and the Bob Rhoades, great-grandparents of two.
"Space does not permit the listing of all those present, who number about 78. During the cocktail hour Saturday the group was honored by a visit from Jim Chasey, star quarterback of the team, accompanied by his mother and a girl friend from Wheaton.
"During the post-prandial ceremonies at the Saturday dinner the President reported having received a message of regret from Bob and Naomi Borwell; that the PeteHaffenreffers "were in Spain and that unfortunately Doug Archibald could not make the trip because of the sudden illness of his wife, Dorothy. Charley also got a big kick out of telling about his son Jonathan having had luncheon privately with President Kemeny before the game instead of joining the classmates of his father."
The usual reports were made to the Executive Committee meeting and the date for next year was set as October 9, the day of the Penn game.
At our 45th reunion meeting in June a resolution of good wishes and support for President Kemeny was adopted by the Class. In due course this was transmitted to him and we received the following gracious acknowledgement:
"It is very heartening to me, as I prepare for the formal opening of the College this week, to have before me the warm resolution of confidence passed by the Class of 1925 at your 45th reunion this summer. In a year when all colleges can well use an extra measure of support, such an expression of loyalty to Dartmouth and Dartmouth's future is especially appreciated. I hope you will share my deep thanks with your classmates."
While Bob Weinig has retired to the comforts of Naples, Fla., young Bob continues to progress. He was recently made a senior vice-president for finance of Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates. He lives in Wellesley, Mass.
Dick Colton writes happily from Pelham, N. Y.: "I've just retired and it's great. We moved into a smaller place but it's 3/4 acre with rocks and woods. Am working on a manuscript of Vermont humor to be named 'Love Those Vermonters.' I hope someone will like it enough to publish it. Will be at the Princeton game in Hanover. JoelAntrim just sent me a card from Heidelberg saying he and Mary are having a grand tour of Europe this summer. Am in good health and really loving our new home."
Bob Sawyer in Center Ossipee, N. H., reports that he is 7/8 retired. He has a half interest in White and Sawyer, Inc., lake front developers. Bob and Phyllis had a visit this summer from John and Drue Garrod and later went salmon fishing with them in New Brunswick. The Sawyers' head each fall for Sarasota where they have an apartment that is home for about six months.
Secretary, China, Maine 04926
Treasurer, R.F.D. 2, Box 71, Dover, N. H. 03820
