1917

As we write this, we are shoveling out from one of our "white gold" snowstorms, but trust that when you read it, we'll be coping with nothing more arduous than removing Florida sand from our shoes.

Spique and Ruby McIntyre warmed up with us before Christmas at the Brae Burn Club in Newton. Both were well, cheery and busy, as usual. They keep us in close touch with the Boston group and their help is appreciated.

No direct word has been received from industrialist Vin Smith, although I do try occasionally to get news from classmates by double postcard inquiry. My spy system reported that Vin spent some time on the Hanover campus this last summer. Needing no further additives to his scientific knowledge, he was apparently boning up on the art courses which were available at the Seminar. Let's hear some direct confessions and more news from Wickliffe, Vin.

To the many accolades deservedly be- stowed upon Bob Blackman, I will add that two seasons ago, I was fortunate enough to listen to one of his reviews at the meeting of the Dartmouth Club in Sarasota, Fla. This report was made in such an interesting, clear-cut and informative manner that some of us forgot that we came especially to view some of the highlights of the College's football season. Which all goes to show that Blackman was not only a good coach but a salesman for Dartmouth, as well.

Regretfully we report the loss of two classmates, Meredith Jones of St. Louis and Ray Sault of Lynnfield, Mass.

From the news basket comes word from a pal of freshman days, Tommy (Wesley)Thompson. Living in Charlotte, N. C., he mixes a lot of business with a little golf. Tommy, if you are longing for higher ski slopes than those you describe in your trips to Sugar Mountain, let me show you our own Sugarbush in nearby Warren, Vt.

Spring will soon be here, so be ready to listen to the early-bird chirpings of LenGeade and thaw out a few of your frozen assets for his current Alumni Fund appeal.

Trott King writes from Tequesta—we must find it this year—and let it be known that he originated in Bethel, Vt. This town appears to have been brought closer to both Hanover and Montpelier by the completion of Interstate 89, which we hope you will try out soon.

Babe Cross of Warren, O., writes of the formation of the new Dartmouth Club of Northeast Ohio. This organization is attempting to cover four or five counties for the graduates and prospective undergraduates from that area. We hope at this writing that Babe has fully recovered from any troubles he has experienced with cataracts.

Harry Fowler writes from the Capitol City to Vic Smith that he has a nostalgia for Vermont. Harry's grandmother came from Northfield, so if Harry doesn't settle around Hanover, which is one of his choices for life in retirement, he will be more than welcome among the 50,000 retirees who have selected Vermont as the site for the enjoyment of their senior years.

Bob and Gail Boynton recently entertained Anita Stillman in Hanover. Anita reports happily that her grandson is a member of the class of 1974 at Dartmouth.

Rowdy (Robert) Clark has moved recently from Waltham to Burlington, Mass., a bit to the northeast, in Middlesex County, if I read the map correctly. Rowdy and Julie are now close by their son Dick, who has a responsible position as an engineer in Raytheon Corporation. Dick's family is composed of his wife and four charming daughters ranging in age from fifteen to six. Rowdy reports that these four girls provide much enjoyment for them in their advancing years.

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