1911
The sympathy of the Class for Nat and Bea Burleigh assuredly builds up as we learn that she is hospitalized with a broken hip. The suggestion has been received that communications for either of them be addressed to Mr. Chauncey N. Allen, 2 Brewster Road, Hanover, N.H. 03755. Of the precise nature of Nat's illness, all that I know is that he has kept it under control for a long time and that now he spends much time in bed, and is not able to walk alone. There are intervals when he engages in conversation it is a hard battle. We can be sure that he will do his part!
Sam Aronowitz reports that the 1911 Bequest Program is still active by virtue of the fact that Mrs. Ruth D. Mathes has contributed $5,962.50 to the James Monroe Mathes, James Monroe Mathes Jr. '39 Memorial Fund; and that the College received an unrestricted bequest of $10,000 from the estate of Eugene W. Fuller.
First response for news for the Class came from Marguerite Eaton, still at Popham Hall, Scarsdale, N.Y., and still a contributor to the Alumni Fund. She was present with the Steeves at the Waldorf when Gov. Rockefeller presided at the celebration of President Hopkins' 80th birthday. Last summer, a nephew, also Dartmouth, had a reunion for the Eaton family at which there were 45 Eatons present.
Charles Jordan observes that 'playing in the 80s' may be good golf, but not so satisfying in the 80-age bracket. His wife, Clara, was hospitalized three times in 1969 - now home, hoping for complete recovery after critical surgery. So may it be!
Wee Kimball knows that your Acting Secretary is reaching in all directions for news items, and passed this bit along: "In the August 22, 1969 'Leven Up' John Scotford urged us to stock up on the new Daniel Webster stamp (USPO), which was designed by his son John R. Scotford Jr. '38, and for which he received a fee of $1,000 from the U.S. P.O. Department." Wee wishes to go on record that Father and Son have just about done him in, inasmuch as he has purchased more than 600 of these stamps!
Hopper Allison writes, "I recently had a very pleasant visit with Mert Wilson. He brought me up-to-date on the class secretary situation. My first reaction was to do what is done in most organizations viz: 'find a younger man to take on the job.' Then the awful thought came to me. We are it - the end of the line. There is no second Nat Burleigh - - - - - Perhaps a minister can slip in a word or two for the class, which will be helpful when we join the classmates who have left us. When the pearly gates open, I am sure we will see a lot of the boys waiting in the front row seats." (It's a deal, Hopper: you get the boys to pray for their secretary, and I'll pray for you - and them.) Remember Nat, first.
Stanley Macomber writes that Billie is experiencing a long slow process of recovery from her fall on the ice a year ago; she uses a cane only when going out, and is able to drive the car. Last October, Stan was in the hospital for a hernia operation, and feels "pretty good" now. They see both daughters frequently, for they live in nearby Framingham. Their oldest grandson is a freshman in Springfield (Mass.) College, pre-med. Ken and Marion Ballou are located in the Riverside Nursing Home in Concord, Mass., and get out very little, if at all. Their son, Dick, and family live in nearby Reading, Mass. Ruth Backus joined us for lunch a few weeks ago; she is taking off for Florida for a few weeks.
Eugene Gardner, who suffered twelve weeks of pneumonia last year, was ordered to Florida this year, and went to Fort Lauderdale on Jan. 15. Thereupon, he acquired a Floridian virus, which, after four weeks is finally letting up, and they are beginning to enjoy life again.
Clyde Locke writes from Altamonte Springs, Fla.: "Last November I was in hospital in Buffalo over three weeks with pneumonia. The doctor thought I could hold my own in Florida, so we started. On December 30, we drove to Warrenton, Va., where we had an accident: another car hit us at high speed, and turned us around: Madge's glasses were broken; I had probable concussion and bruised thigh. I was hospitalized for a few days. Madge arranged insurance settlement, bought another car, and found another driver to take us to Altamont. Everyone was most helpful in Warrenton. Have a good doctor in Maitland, and I am beginning to feel better. P.O.B. 4, Altamonte Springs, Fla. 32701."
From Troy L. Parker: "Only item is our departure from Riverside, Calif., for our old home in Evanston, Ill. (1625 Hinman Ave ). This we accomplished by the Union Pacific—first time in years that Janet and I have been on a train! — We found the service excellent, meals fine, and riding easy - dining table crumbed! and honored with finger bowls. I have three brothers in Evanston, so we will have a sort of reunion in Evanston, then on to Morgantown, W. Va., to see daughter Ellen. Then, if weather permits, back to Palmer Gulch and Hill City in the South Dakota Black Hills."
Helen Wheeler, widow of Allan Wheeler, died suddenly on February 16. This word comes from Polly Clark, who adds, "she was a delightful person and is missed with much affection by many." Polly also states that Josh is having "a little party of his own today" but that I must not let that get into the news column - so I am keeping "mum" (CMW).
Our Class Agent, John Learoyd, writes about this year's Dartmouth Alumni Fund: "On April 1, the 1970 Alumni Fund Campaign will be with us. Last year, the S.D.S. was not a favorable factor in this important work to help keep Dartmouth strong.
"This year, we have two noteworthy events coming along, the election of Prof. John K. Kemeny as the new president of Dartmouth College, and the fact that for this year of 1970 only, we have the opportunity to support Dartmouth in the first year of its third Century.
"A bit of history. The Dartmouth Alumni Fund conducted its first campaign in 1915. We were then alumni and thus have supported this worthwhile project for the 55 years of its existence!"
My thanks to those who responded to Wee's plea for news items. Keep them coming.
Secretary 557 Bedell St. Baldwin, L.I., N.Y. 11510
Class Agent, 206 Hale St., Beverly, Mass. 01915
