1923

Rosalie and Bert Teagle were married in Trieste, Italy, some 43 years ago when Bert was on assignment with Standard of New lersey. Just recently they celebrated their anniversary on a cruise on the "Princess Italia," a Trieste built ship — "a nostalgic trip." Bert is now retired and living in Rancho, Santa Fe, Calif. A fine picture and story in the San Diego Union describes him as co-chairman of the ocal beautification committee.

The Ohio State University Press announces the publication by RandolphDownes of "The Rise of Warren Gamaliel Harding 1865-1920." A professor of history at the University of Toledo, Red is an authority on the history of American Indian tribes. He has previously authored some eight successful books on various historical topics.

Taylor Smith is back on the golf course and enjoying the best of health. He writes. "I surely am having a ball with mY virtually normal breathing. Play 18 holes of aolf two or three times a week on the hilliest course around here, dragging my cart and clubs for the exercise. Have taken 16 strokes from my beginning score last October—from 104 to 88—and expect to be in the mid 80's in another month. It doesn't bother me to have an off day, it's too enjoyable just being out in good weather and getting pretty well winded without adverse effects."

You will be glad to get the following word froth Jim Taylor who recently went through a serious surgical experience. "I was quite surprised that my misfortune was broadly known. They feel their surgery quite complete and all should be o.k. It must be nice to live up there where you can get to Hanover once in a while. I'm afraid I'd get lost there now with all the changes."

Intelligence Briefs: Stuie Knight is back at his old stand sail fishing in the Florida Keys. Claims he hooked two big ones at the same time, lost one and boated the other. Tommy Chambers recently had the today unique experience of an 1800-mile rail trip to Yellowstone Park. Phil DeBerard is enjoying his retirement—raising orchids, lawn bowling, and duplicate bridge. Jackand Ibbie Taylor celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary last September. JusSlate is still working in Bridgeport, Conn., and commuting from Darien. Admits the daily trips seem a little longer. Russ Perley gave up surgery and obstetrics two years ago. Still does office work however and says it's a vacation by comparison. George Cooke retired in '6B and has been fairly busy, happy and healthy since then. Spent some time last year in Portugal, Madeira and the Azores. Lyman King retired last August. Plans to maintain his Cleveland residence but is looking forward to some extensive traveling. Art Everit is now in Florida. He and Adah entertained the PhilSmiths recently. Dud Hawkins sounds an optimistic note although he is still contending with the problems of putting his two boys through college.

Most of the preceding "bits and pieces of news come to me via Babe's dues communications. All through these friendly notes runs the theme: "I'm looking forward to our 50th."

Ted Hellwig hasn't been reported in these columns since 1958. As you can see from the following quotes from a recent note he's had his problems—figures 1971 can't be anything but better: "Starting with valley fever—an Arizona specialty, then bitten by a dog resulting in 14 shots of rabies vaccine—my daughter brings her three youngsters each April and this year her little boy pulled a coffee percolator down on his neck and shoulder—had enough to require skin grafts—a fellow ran a red light and the steering wheel gave me a double hernia. My mother-in-law had a stroke and took my place in the hospital." All of which leads Ted to conclude with what you must admit is a new high in optimisum—"I may survive because I'm too damn stubborn." Ted's new address is 2918 E. Alta Vista, Tucson, Ariz. 85716.

Dick Cushman was married last September at Phippsburg, Me. to Mrs. Maxine Spence Altman. Dick came to Hanover for sophomore year as a transfer from the University of Maine. He later entered his father's business—Cushman Bakeries and then managed Sebasco Lodge at Sebasco Estates in Maine. He retired from both businesses in 1964.

And finally—as I was composing these notes on New Year's day I had a telephone call from Irish, wishing us a Happy New Year. It was the high light of a stormy day that saw our snow level creep up to over three feet. He's feeling great—has been walking the Florida beaches several miles a day and sounded like the old Irishman— wants to be remembered to all of you.

Trustee Charles J. Zimmerman '23 (c) accepts the New England Council's "Man ofthe Year" Award from NEC's 1970 officers David L. Coffin, chairman of the board ofdirectors (left), and Gilbert H. Hood Jr., president.

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