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The business of writing a column late in December for publication in February of 1972 is a real challenge. Scores of Xmas cards contain pertinent information from classmates that normally should be included in this column but space simply does not permit. I trust readers will understand and be patient with this effort.

George Martin says classmates want to know how all classmates are doing and the best we can do is cite the information available. Harold Davidson says he sees Mrs. Fred Childs quite often. George talked with George Simpson, KikeRichardson, Bush Campbell and sees Eben Clough occasionally. George reports that Max Wilcox is taking a trip to India, including hunting tigers—which we hope was successful.

Jack Johnson reports he's "hanging in there" and that his grandson, Warren J. Kortz of Denver, entered Dartmouth in September. Herb Potter reports he himself is alive and kicking.

George Dyke sends best wishes and gives the Murdocks a "pat on the back" for past performance. Eben Clougrh sent in a color picture of a bus with a banner reading "Murdock Sports, Inc. from Murdock, Nebraska," and comments to the effect that you can't keep that name out of national fame.

A card from Tony Simoneau says he doesn't travel much, takes care of house and yard, and swims when weather permits. And a card from George Simpson says that while they are grounded somewhat they are anticipating a luncheon to be held January 5 at Salem Country Club with Chan Foster as host.

A note from Dick Wyman says that, while he had been hospitalized for a while, he is now doing very well and is back at his office. And String Downing says he and Grace are doing very well and looking forward to next reunion in June 1972.

A card from John and MadelonFerguson says Hello from Oklahoma and, in course of house renovating, Madelon forgot to look down and sprained an ankle. They got through Thanksgiving OK in spite of a flock of snow. Madelon says she gets lonesome for their old friends back East but that they are taking it in stride.

Norvie and Lois Milmore are doing quite well from all reports. Ralph andEsther Brown took in the DartmouthPrinceton game back in November while on their way to Fredericksburg for Thanksgiving and were quite thrilled with the result. It was the first live game Ralph had seen in many years and he sure picked a good one!

Matt and Margaret Gray report they are busy as can be and report that JoeHarris seems reasonably well too. They add a note in appreciation of our Alumni Notes, helping keep us all together "in the old 1915 spirit."

As a windup, it is interesting to note that some 32 classmates and wives were present at the interim reunion in Hanover October 15-17, 1971 and it is to be hoped that future reunions will be as well attended.

May 1972 bring joy and happiness to us all!

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