1908

Once again Pop Chesley makes the headlines. At this writing he is enjoying a luxury cruise to Porto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Allen Perkins sends good wishes and reports all's well. Crosby Hoar, acknowledging the receipt of the Directory, expresses his quiet satisfaction that he is among those left to answer "Here."

Mrs. Helen Goodheart (formerly Mrs.Bob Marsden) expresses her satisfaction at being counted with the men and women of 'OB. She reports a busy year as president of the Brandon Garden Club, an active group. John Thompson reports that his Lucille has been in the hospital three times this year, and he once, "with what might be called jokingly a slight stroke." Jack quotes from Dod Frothingrham, saying he is "practicing survival." He is home now and "approaching the OK mark." We are glad to hear that of yourself. Best wishes to Lucille.

Walter Furman has contributed a color photo of Kid Richardson and wife at the celebration in their home, of their 50th wedding anniversary, Dec. 1, 1969. Both look well and young.

John Hinman reports that Chick Currier and wife celebrated their 60th anniversary, Sept. 6, 1970. It was a large affair with friends from all over the country. John has their picture and tells us that they too look well and young.

We know of but three '08ers who attended football games this fall: JohnHinman at the Princeton game; WalterFurman and Charlie Walker surprised one another at the Yale game by being assigned adjacent seats.

Art Wyman has curled up for the winter at 2 Beach Bluff Ave., Swampscott, Mass. 01907. This winter address should be added to your Directory. Art reports hearing troubles, while his wife Laura has eye troubles. Thus Art quotes an old Danish proverb, "A deaf husband and a blind wife make a happy pair." Not that happiness is anything new in the Wyman family.

A mournful cloud has settled over the home of Earl Wiley. On October 30, 1970, his wife of 60 years, Hattie Maud, died peacefully after a long declining illness, beginning a few weeks before our 60th reunion. Your secretary recalls the enthusiasm with which she and Earl had been looking forward to the event. Our deep sympathy goes out to Earl and his family. In a later letter Earl reports he has accepted an invitation to rejoin the faculty of Ohio State University, part time, for the remainder of the college year.

The Class has suffered a great loss in the death of Arthur Turner Soule, on Nov. 20, 1970 at his home at Shelter Island. His ardent devotion and loyalty to the College and to the Class will be sadly missed. A complete obituary will be found on another page of this or a succeeding issue of the MAGAZINE.

Secretary, 18 Bailey Ave., Montpelier, Vt. 05602

Treasurer, 17 Harland Place, Norwich, Conn. 06360