John and Katherine Cunningham in February celebrated their fiftieth anniversary at Kona Village, Hawaii. They recommend it to hard-headed easterners for the area is practically native with no phones, TV, or radio in the rooms. That must be one hamlet our New England ship crews did not desecrate when they discovered those enchanted islands.
Bill and Katherine Mudgett this winter had sheer luxury on a winter cruise to the Caribbean aboard the Holland American Line. With winter blizzards ending in the mountains they drove to Nevada to visit daughter Ruth and her brood of four where there is never a dull moment with all the kids and animals.
Howard S. Robinson, semi retired, with the end of the ski season, with Helen headed for Florida to a lovely golf club for their favorite sport. Also they have been touring Europe with their golf clubs. They did not report where they will celebrate their fiftieth anniversary which comes on April 23.
Dwight Edson has sold his home of 31 years and moved to a high rise with the new address of 4178 Hallmark, #203, Houston, Texas. With apartment life he anticipates an easier time with more travel. Now that he has liquidated his company he plans to work at oil finding only enough to keep from boredom.
Bill Rosenfeld has been laid up with emphysema since last July in and out of hospitals, but now at home according to a report from Helen to the Dick Whites.
The Whites, Dick and Marion, have incentive to be more youthful for now they are great grandparents. Grandson by their daughter sired granddaughter Alissa Lee Vradenburg, followed by Dick's namesake's son who sired another granddaughter. The horticultural genes of that family sprout true to tradition.
Paul Miner reports the annual St. Petersburg alumni gathering to host Dartmouth's Vice President George Colton '35 had a small gathering. Unfortunately many alumni of that area do not drive.
By now we have all heard from Baron von Kapff and his loyal class agents' team. May you each give them a prompt response to the 1971 Alumni Fund. As you donate add an item of news to be relayed to your secretary for this column.
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