1929

September is going out in a cloudburst and we'll be entering the year's 4th quarter at midnight unless the month is extended for another 24 hours by our fine judge and distinguished classmate in Plainfield, N. J. who writes, "I retired from the N. J. Judiciary at midnight September 31, 1972, joined the family law firm of Hetfield & Hetfield and am busier than ever." Since tomorrow is Sunday perhaps 72 will be known hereafter as Sleep-year and Sonny has certainly earned a rest.

Hats off to 29's treasurer, our candidate for best college class treasurer in America: Jack Hubbard, who is taking Sue and her mother to England after harvesting a fortune in class dues, and picking up an overflow of class news which he shares with your secretary. Bill Andres writes "I still have fond memories of the Princeton Game we never got to see due to an errant hurricane. I recall it well having caught the last train from New York City to Worcester that tempestous day." Rusty Ayers says, "Personal involvement in Indian matters outpaces my ability to respond." Also to pay much attention to Dartmouth's Indian Symbols hassles. Too many are trying to do too much, all at once. That probably goes for the old school as well. I keep saying Indians are like the Amish. They want to be left to themselves to live as they would like. Home rule, self determination whatever you call it, that's what they want, Rusty.

Paul Babcock Jr. writes "Our first grandchild arrived June 23. He is the son of Paul Babcock III and wife Mary. Paul is Class of 1966 and a new uncle is Ernie Babcock class of 1970 (Football Captain). Matthew M. Babcock weighed 9 lb. 14 oz. The doctor said he might have been born with Helmet and Shoulder Pads."

Harry Baehr remembered taking my mother to her birthplace in Ontario which she had left at age three. The house where she was born was still there and next to the church where her father had preached. She was 75 and it was a moving experience. Dick Black reports Princeton game reservations all filled up and Trunkie Britton still getting calls. Dick Brown reports "Sorry to miss you this fall. Our first chance in a few years." Herb Bissell has just returned with Rachel from a cruise to Norway, North Cape, Spitzbergan and the ice flows. Magnificent. Retired from Honeywell as corporate marketing v.p. Busy with civic affairs, consulting work and is writing a paperback book on comfortable living. Both daughters married lawyers and he has six grandchildren. Can't quite adjust to coed mode but remains a loyal citizen to D. John Bryant sees Carter Strickland and J. C. Blair in nearby Charlotte, as well as J. Meaney in So. Pines. He hopes to see E. K. Walsh soon.

Bob Carr has just finished his two-year appointment with the American Council on Education in Washington and written a book on the coming of collective bargaining to higher education—publishing date 1973; and another one due in 1974. Olive has been teaching a seminar on "New Horizons for Women" at George Washington University. The Carrs will be living in Marion, Mass., after November 1.

Lew Clarke is still eking out a meager existence practicing law in Waukegan, Ill.; gets to the West Indies in winter and cruises on the Great Lakes in summer. Older son Lew Jr. is practicing law with our firm; and younger Charlie is building rockets in Mineral Point, Wis.

John Clements retired 3/1/72 as senior vice president, Marsh & McLennan, after 43 years with same employer, and married as long to the same girl. A remarkable achievment in this day of rapid change and matrimonial exchange.

Gene Davis was looking forward to "seeing all of you at the Princeton game" but unfortunately had himself a coronary August 4th. Recuperating nicely and hopes to get back to the office in a short time. Says "everything else is fine and I hope to be back to normal before long." So do we all in '29, Gene.

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