1919

In a recent mail came two things from Batch. One a Smoke Signal listing letters by the hundred from people all over the world. This brought our total of communications from the outer world to six. And what do you suppose Batch wanted? More stationery. Two other bits we think of as the Nick-Nock papers. From our President Nick Sandoe a cheering word that HarryColman, for some time in the hospital, was a lot better and home again. And, less cheering, that the Sandoes has been to Acworth, N. H. for the weekend and found snow and a 12 degree temperature. The Nock part of these papers was the first mailing piece from our new Head Class Agent Nock Nallis. A fine job we thought. We urge you one and all to give him all the support you possibly can in this first year of this real tough job.

One request for help, we had some news from Spider and Bea Martin who are sunning in the Scottsdale part of Arizona. His letter said that both he and Bea had had a bug but were now recovered and very busy. He has played golf and taken some lessons—results not good. Then he adds, "Jack and DorisRoss are coming over from the California desert come late March, and Ross and I will play some golf with Rynie Rothschild '21 and Doane Arnold '27." Remembering the kind of golf Rothschild and Arnold play we would say our '19ers are in trouble, but maybe the Martin first-tee magic will pull them through. Spider notes too that Mrs. Ernie Rautenberg still lives in Sun City, Ariz., and spends much of her time visiting her three daughters. One of them lives in Brazil and she plans to visit her this summer. And from him came the very sad news of Bob Stecher's death. In his letter he said, "The Stechers are here. Bob seems all right but is limited somewhat in what he can do." And before this could be mailed, a card was added saying, "Bob Stecher died this morning." He was one of our greatest, and one of over very best loved. Everyone will miss him much. And to Florence we send the sympathy of the whole Class.

And finally, a long and lovely letter from Larry Eastman dated 3/15/72 South Portland Me. "In as much as your notes in the March Alumni Magazine indicate that all 19ers are in a basking torpor unable to lift pen or pencil King- Cole was up here recently visiting his son, Dr. D. P. Cole Jr. '45. Glad to hear about Mad andBunny Collins and Paul "Epos" Clark, but terribly sorry about one of our finest—Ray Adams. Anne read the column too and glowed at recalling Bea Martin and Hester McCrillis. We take off April 11 with 101/2 year grandson in tow and fly to Milan and then drive to Bergamo, Bresca, Verona, Padua. Venice, Ravenna, Areyzo, Saurepolero, Hebino, Gubbio, Perugia, Aisne, Tirni. To Rome for five days—hope to see John Fornacca. Then off to Orireto, Sienna, San Gunignano, Florence for four days, then Pistora, Lucca, Pisa. La Speyia and back to Milan, flying home May 6. I always enjoy the planning, and laying out the courses—the old navigator at work.... We are all looking forward to it." Larry, where did you get all that energy?

And speaking of Mad and Bunny Collins, the Davises journeyed to Sarasota to see them around the Ides of March, had a delicious luncheon at their sumptuous yachtclub. Both thrive. Finally, if we haven't said so before as we promised to, the 1919 Get-together is scheduled for September 29 and 30 with an early football game, Friday night dinner in Alumni Hall, and Saturday before the game luncheon in the Inn Tavern Room as usual. The Inn will accept reservations first come first served.

Secretary, Box 122, Chandler Road Wilder, Vt. 05088

Class Agent, 405 Edmands Rd. Framingham Center, Mass. 01701