1920
Our May notes ended with a note about artist Henry Dearborn who has been concealing his accomplishments these many years. It is fitting to begin our June notes with an artist whose accomplishments go back many years—Paul Sample. In the February issue of "Yankee Magazine" there is reproduced one of Paul's paintings in a full page center spread. And during February and March of this year Paul joined many other leading American artists to display his paintings at the National Academy of Design in New York City. At this exhibit there were oils, water colors, prints, et cetera for the enjoyment and edification of the public.
The April 9 issue of "The Christian Science Monitor" carries a delightful story of the rebirth in an old New England seaport—Newburyport, Mass. On threemile long High Street there is said to be "the finest groupings of Federalist architecture in America." On August 2, next, there is to be a 1971 Yankee Homecoming house tour of this famous street. To the 1920 clan it may be of interest to recall that Dick and Helen Welch reside at 238 High Street and may well be participating in this event if they are not at their summer place on Plum Island nearby.
In the "Executive Club News" published in Chicago, February 12 issue, there was a fine picture not without interest to Dartmouth men, for seated at the head table we recognize Nate Whiteside Jr. and Gene Hotchkiss III '50, one of the sons of Gene Jr. '22. Young Gene, is currently President of Lake Forest College. When our JoeMcDonald was Dean of the College, Gene III served under Joe where he absorbed both wisdom and dedication to the job of proper administration of human affairs.
George and Hazel Macomber have very kindly relayed several items of interest from Florida. We should give a Wah-Hoo-Wah for Clyde Bidwell who has been elected vice president of the Dartmouth Club of Sarasota. Did you hear us down there, Clyde? Other visitors in the Macomber residence this spring were Marion andSam Center who came over from Orlando on March 21. Sam and Marion had to escape that deep snow we understand was experienced in Plymouth, N. H. Also Luman "Duke" Howe '17 and his wife, Dorothy, who are frequent visitors in Hanover for football gatherings, with 1920s came over from "Azure Tides on Lido Beach" to see how the Macombers were faring at 3054 Homasassa Road. The Howes and the Buttons Hills are Vermont snow buntings who leave the Vermont mountain country with its bright blue sky and snow-laden charm for rejuvenation in the Florida sunshine and on the sandy beaches. And taking up residence in a condominium on Siesta Key is Helen Crathern, sister of Charlie. For many years Helen was one of the mainstays at the Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center for Crippled Children near Hancock, N. H.
To the families of Bob Steinholtz of West Hartford, Conn., and Dick Wellington of Worcester, Mass., we express our deepest sympathies. Both of these fine men departed from our ranks in the month of March. Books dedicated to their memories will be placed in Baker Library in due course.
It is both pleasant and reassuring to have word from Anne Thomson that Tommy is now recuperating at home under the tend . care of one of his twin daughters—Barbara Anne—who is a registered nurse at th Columbia, Mo., Medical Center. It appears that you "have it made," Tommy restoration to good health is now assured. All 1920s and others in the DartS family are pulling for you.
From Paul Richter and Phil Gross comes word that Bob Burroughs '21, is making his lovely farm in Canterbury N.H., available for the regional picnic at which so many 19205, 19215, and other gather during the summer. The date is July 17, Saturday. The setting is ideal and the food, provided by one of the local ladies' organizations, is incomparable—New England home cooking at its best. Whether rain or sunshine, this is an event not to be missed. While 1920 and 1921 attend in large numbers, the fame of this even attract many other classes, ranging from 1907 upward.
Jimmy Reber reports that he has relished all year the fond memories of our 50th reunion last June—as he expressed it they are so precious that a money value cant be attached to them. Jim's M.D advises him to relinquish some of his responsibilities and Jim dutifully is responding to this sound advice.
From Dr. Curt Miller, alias "Capt. Snow" comes word that Harriet went to Paris recently as a part of a "peoples group" to make contact with parties of the opposition at the peace table. The outcome of this mission has led to many newspaper interviews and to many talks by Harriet on this most interesting experience. It is to be hoped that we may hear first hand from her what she did, what she learned there and here as a result of this mission. Harriet was a New England representative. Forty-one states were represented.
Remember that the informal reunion is June 14, 15, and 16. Reserve Tuesday night June 15 for our "Sing-along-with-Chick Wells at our dormitory headquarters. Our closing lunch is on the 16th at mid-day. The Hanover Inn will cater. The Drake Room in Alumni Hall is the place. The luncheon cost is not included in the college meals and events" per capita tax. Finally, let Leon Mountain Lodge know if you plan to go there from Hanover for the finale. Sherm Adams needs to know. As the Scots would say "Haste ye back." N.B. The period for annual giving to Dartmouth closes this month. Need more be said?
Secretary, Robert Frost Lane Etna, N. H. 03750
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