1915

Now your secretary gets a break. This is the last column until the October issue and it must be in Hanover not later than September 2. As we have previously stated, we trust any repetition will be taken in stride.

Letters have been received from EbenClough, Dick Wyman and GeorgeMartin citing the '15ers who attended the March 22 luncheon, all received too late for the May issue. Those who attended were George Simpson, Dick Wyman, EdBewing, Dale Barker, Chink Chamberlain, George Martin, Eben Clough,Duze Lounsberry, String Downing,Bush Campbell, and Jerry Shaw. Quite a gathering! The luncheon was held at the Harvard Club in Boston. It was reported that Kike Richardson and Chan Foster could not attend—Kike was in Hanover for a check-up and, although improved, that prevented him from making it. Chan Foster could not make it because of a doctor appointment.

George Martin's letter gave an excellent account of those he tried to contact while in Florida where he remained only two weeks. We hope he got a good rest in spite of trying to contact as many '15ers as he could. George stated he talked with DoleAnderson in Coral Gables. Dole is now retired, having lost his wife two years ago. George reported he also visited the HowieFullers in Miami. All's well with them and they are enjoying their lovely apartment complete with a beautiful view of the Bay where they enjoy lots of swimming and walking. They all enjoyed swapping stories.

Further reports from George tell of trying to reach Marcy, Bull, Rothery,Mattison and Pendleton, but with no luck. George did stop in Winter Haven to see Gib Campbell but was told Gib had to fly his wife home a week before due to a heart attack.

Leroy Porter is reported recovering nicely from a recent heart attack and Chink Chamberlain reports his wife seems to be improving, which is good news. Believe it or not, Doc Noyes is now bowling again, after four major operations.

We all know the numerous letters George Martin has written to '15ers. He says he wrote a total of 300 in the past 11 months and received over 80% replies, many of which have been published in Dale Barker's Frontiersman.

Speed Granger enjoys receiving letters (George Martin writes him often). Virginia says Speed's mind is sound and he still retains his sense of humor.

Regarding the Alumni Fund, let's all help Duze Lounsberry and his Class Agents win another award for 1972. Duze needs the help of us all. A note from Duze enclosed a note and picture from HowieFuller showing his location in Miami. Details are given above by George Martin.

Congratulations are due Duze for the award he received based on Class performance for 1971. His enthusiasm and fervor warranted this recognition. Duze says his grandson Bob Hirama is a freshman starting just 60 years after Duze arrived in Hanover in 1911. Duze also reports a contribution to the Alumni Fund from Gerald S. Frary of Cut Bank, Mont.

At this writing, Duze and Helen (Lowensberry, that is) are now on a Mediterranean cruise for 3 weeks.

A note from Dale Barker states the following attended the April 19 luncheon at the Downtown Harvard Club: Martin, Simpson, Shaw, Lounsberry, Chamberlain, Wyman and Barker. Dale further said it was snowing, as of April 20!

With which we wind up this issue of the June 1972 column. So, here's to a happy summer for us all!

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