1911

Harold Card reports he is continuing his role as "octogenerian diaskeuast," producing one minimagazine a month, (get out your Oxford dictionary). He fondly remembers Professor Worthen (as does your Secretary) who insisted that he enter the Thayer Prize contest and arranged with Skeet Tibbets to postpone a conflicting exam on the day of the prize contest. Harold won the contest and $25. (Note: 1. Dollars were dollars in them thar days. 2. In case you haven't an Oxford dictionary, a diaskeuast is a reviser of poetry).

Ruth Backus spent August with her daughter in Burlington, Vt. where her son-in-law is a practicing physician. HenrySmith, after attending the 60th Reunion, spent much of the summer at North Scituate and Chatham, Mass. with trips to New Jersey and Vermont. He still takes in an occasional square dance which is his favorite sport.

Stouder (Biff) Thompson. Among many others in our Class, Biff (Colonel U.S.A.F. retired and in two world wars) is unhappy about the phasing out of R.O.T.C. and is not in favor of coeducation at Dartmouth. Says he will continue to support Dartmouth but not with that old enthusiasm which he used to have. Personally, he is in good health, spends the winters at Sanibel Island. Florida (near Fort Meyers) where he fishes almost every day and also sails and races sailing boats. Has two sons, both successful and still with short hair, two daughters and nine grandchildren. The Blind Pass Cottages where he stays on Sanibel Island are owned by the daughter of our deceased classmate GlenMcConnell.

Benjamin R. (Hopper) Allison cannot do justice to his fern and rock gardens in Hewlett, N. Y. and Alstead Center, N. H. within the limitations of the Class Notes so we shall give him room in 'LEVEN UP. "Rick" Castle reports he is living an uneventful, happy and carefree life at 933 West Bonita Avenue, Claremont, Calif. 91711.

Ken Clark writes: "Through a mutual friend I learned recently that 'Dutch' Irwin was living in what is reported to be the most luxurious of retirement colonies. I have always felt that that grand little guy would wind up in clover. If you need a dime, write him at Meadow Lakes, Hightstown, N. J. 08520." Fred A. (Red)McLaughlin lamented the passing of Chuck Emerson and recalled the famous three-bagger; also Priscilla Whelden who with Dick made a bridge foursome in Greenwich Village in pre-hippie days.

Troy Parker joins in the praise for WeeKimball's fine letter to the confused valedictorian of last June. They go to Mayo Clinic November 8 for a cataract operation on Janet's eyes and will be there several weeks at the Kaepler Hotel. Ken Clark was in Hanover last summer. Ken reports: "The music was great. 'The Glass Menagerie' was excellent. The other two plays were well-acted and cleverly produced but should have been barred by a censor. There is no excuse for filth at Hopkins Center." The Eugene R. Gardners are now comfortably settled in a beautiful new apartment at their new address 206 Hamlet Hills. Apt. 89, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44022.

David T. Hedges '34 (1911 ClassBaby). John Pearson tells Dave's residence in Houston, Texas was one of nine included in the 1970 Home and Garden Club of Houston Pilgrimage covering four days and conducted by the Garden Club of Houston—a beautiful home of Monterey architecture with a unique collection of 18th Century English antiques.

Ken and Marion Ballou are comfortably located at the Rivercrest Nursing Home, Deaconess Road, Concord. Mass. 01742 and are feeling much better than in a long time. Their rooms are close by so that they see each other daily and have dinner together several times a week.

Secretary, Rochester St. Somersworth, N. H. 03878

Treasurer, Seaside Ave., Saco, Maine 04072