1905

Our Dartmouth Sarasota Club had a very successful meeting on March 19. Whitey Burnham, assistant director of Athletics, gave us an excellent picture of our problem for the fall football season. He seemed quite optimistic but said that very seldom does an Ivy League team have two big winning seasons in succession. Also he mentioned that the tight financial condition of Dartmouth makes the athletic budget not likely to be increased this year. This is one of the reasons we hope that 1905 men will continue their generous support of the Alumni Fund.

Ida Parkinson writes on March 26, "It has been a cold hard winter. You are fortunate to be in Florida. I know spring is coming soon as my red emporer tulips are very beautiful. Seattle is suffering greatly from the cut-off of the SST." She thinks President Kemeny is doing a good job and that he is forthright and able. She says there are two Parkinson sons now in Dartmouth. She keeps in good health and is busy with church and club work. Sends best regards to Dartmouth friends.

Fred Chase expects to return to Milton by train around April 22. Laura Lord is now making a short visit with Fred. We of the Florida Dartmouth family have had a very pleasant winter and have been happy to be away from the hard cold and snow of New England.

Ethel Lillard writes as of February 13 thanking me for the first day issue of the General McArthur stamp. She still saves stamps and has a collection she started as a child. She sent a very fine picture of Jake Crouthamel, the new football coach, and his two children. I might mention regarding stamps, that I have a surplus of many 3 4 stamps from 1935 to 1950 including special commentary issues. If anyone needs some, please let me know.

Mildred Putnam is back home in New Jersey after a trip to California and Florida. She called on many friends and relatives, and reports an enjoyable trip. She missed some snow and cold weather in New Jersey but is glad to be back at home again.

Mary Wilkins wrote to thank me for the birthday card. She was 89 years old on March 13. She will be sending the usual check in memory of Harry. As far as I know Mary is our oldest living widow. She is still living in the family home in West Medford.

C. C. Hills and your scribe had a very pleasant call on John and Lucy Bell late in March at their home in Clearwater. They will be returning to their home in Washington, N. H. about May 1. Lucy's son will drive them. They are looking forward to attending our 66th reunion in June.

Birthdays coming up soon: June 5,Carroll Campbell, born 1882; June 15,Rowland Balph, born 1882; July 24,Harry Lill, born 1880; and July 25, RalphF. Knight, born 1883.

Secretary and Class Agent 5 Pine Ridge Rd. West Medford, Mass. 02155