1913

No spring in New England as yet and it's the first of May. Looks like jumping from winter into summer this year.

The Class will be glad to learn that Mose Linscott successfully survived two major operations and is now at his home in Needham, Mass., taking it slow and easy. Mose's superb physical condition and the fact that he took regular exercise all his life, most certainly was a factor which helped him through a most trying and difficult period. Bill Mason and your secretary made it a point to pay him a visit at the hospital in Needham, Mass., and on arrival found him dozing peacefully. Needless to say he snapped to at once. He was glad to see us and we spent a pleasant half hour talking over old times and purposely avoiding talk of our ailments. Bill Mason has to take it easy as his old "ticker" plays tricks with him every once in a while.

Weekly reports arrive on the progress of the Alumni Fund and it is most gratifying to see the way our class is responding. Latest reports show 1913 stands sth in classes 1911-1918 with 44 contributions out of a possible 84. We will make an extra effort and will meet or exceed our quota. Time passes quickly so hurry!

Earl Van Kuren Willson died suddenly of a heart attack at Delray Beach Fla., Apr. 6, 71. "General," as he was known to all of his classmates, became ill at his home, was rushed to the local hospital and died within an hour. General was born in Rutland, Vt., in 1890. After attending Phillips Exeter Academy he entered Dartmouth and distinguished himself throughout his college career. He was an honor student all four years and graduated Phi Beta Kappa. He was a member of Psi U fraternity and Casque and Gauntlet senior society. He returned to college and received a degree at Tuck School in 1914. His obituary will appear in this or a subsequent issue and at a special request of Mrs. Willson, Joe Barnett was asked to write it.

Happy birthdays to the following for June, '71: Clif Clarke, Eric Foster, Harry French, Steve Perry, Carl Shumway, Sig Stavrum, Fletch Tilton, and C. Von Tacky. Bart Sheperd is attending the class officers meeting early in May at Hanover and will no doubt have something to report later. Bill Towler is recovering from his illness which was diagnosed as high blood Pressure and high cholesterol. The doctor ordered Bill to rest in bed—diet and a lot of medication. Glad to report that Bill has lost ten pounds and his blood pressure is normal. He was able to attend the class officers' meeting in Hanover.

Joe and Marie Barnett are booked for a short Carribbean cruise in May. They are sailing on a Norwegian ship, the "Song Of Norway." Joe will sing for the passengers no doubt. Joe, with the help of a neighbor, picked ten dozen grapefruit to give to friends in the area. They are Duncans-very sweet and loaded with juice.

Those of you who haven't read "A Horseman Riding By" are urged to do so. It is a wonderful account of rural life in England. The author, R. F. Delderfield, is outstanding and why he is not better known and recognized as a master of prose and description, it is difficult to understand.

Dr. Don Cunningham '13, senior alumnus at annual meeting of Association ofthe Great Divide at Denver, signs in.

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