1915

Off to another column! If occasional expressions appear here that were prevalent 50 years ago—well, "Taint funny, McGee". And I trust a 1915 column reserves the right to revert back to our hey-day.

Bess Barker says that while the flu has been prevalent in their neighborhood they nave escaped it. She refers to a call on Tex Doe back in December whose plans for the winter had not then been made. She refers to a luncheon date Dale Barker had with six other 'lsers at which Chink Chamberlain brought word that Priscilla Noyes had an accident and was in Massachusetts General Hospital—no further details available. Both she and Dale send good wishes to all for the New Year.

A pleasant card from Dick and AdaleneWyman sends best wishes. They report that Dick was in hospital for surgery but is now out and driving again, spending several hours a day at the office and feeling stronger every day.

A card from Caleb and Bess Rogers reports that Caleb is in Hartford Hospital for cataract surgery but a recent phone talk with him revealed he was quite cheerful.

A pleasant card from Matt andMargaret Gray says they are both well and busy as can be—all for free and glad it can be that way. They report that Joe Harris seems reasonably well too. They hand a nice bouquet to the writer of this column in that it does a lot to "keep us to-gether in the old 1915 spirit."

An interesting letter from George Martin reveals, amongst other things, a pleasant word from Dick Merrill that, while we all know that at our ages we have occasional troubles, we have to "roll with the punches." George says he has written over 200 letters to classmates since 1971 and received replies from 88%. He reports that Margie Clough has recovered from a recent ailment with a turn for the better. George reported attending an applegrower's meeting at which some seven made it OK. He also reports that DocNoyes has made a fine comeback, although his wife was in an accident which sent her to Boston Hospital—no further report yet available. George reports receiving letters from 33 classmates. I wish space would permit listing them here. George further reports a record apple crop in New England, but the market for them is real slow right now. Quite a report from George!

As of January 25, Eben Clough reports Margy is on the mend and making it slowly back. Her doctor orders no hard work and to take it easy. Eben is scouting for a housework woman, but they are "scarce as hen's teeth," It would appear that Eben will have to carry on with household chores—which should keep him out of mischief! Further word from Eben reveals that his cousin, Eva Speare—about whom we have written previously—recently passed away at the age of 97. She must have been a remarkable woman and was given a tremendous, inspiring obituary by William Loeb, publisher; for whom she had written columns for many, many years.

We have also just learned of the death of Tony Lilienfeld, another remarkable woman, and a very dear friend and client of KikeRichardson.

A note from Hank Monheimer to ChinkChamberlain says he's feeling OK and, kiddingly, nothing wrong that money won't cure and adds he's 100% OK in every respect "for my age!"

A further note from Dale Barker says they've so far avoided the "Flu" bugs but bad weather delayed his attendance at the luncheon hosted by Chan Foster for '15ers. He made it an hour late and they waited for him. After the luncheon, he got to his car OK but slipped on some ice, skidded skyward and landed on his hip and right arm. No bones broken—only a slight loss of dignity!

A delayed note from James H. (Bud)Brackett says, "Eye sight good, hearing OK (with hearing aid), grandchildren wonderful, golf—3-9 holes per week (Handicap 16), solvency debatable, no complaints!" Sounds good!

An abreviated note from Doc Daisy says "If they want gals at Dartmouth it's OK by me—only wish they had them back in the dark ages".

With which we'll button up this issue and wish for all a continuation of all good things throughout the rest of the year.

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