1927

John Hough retired last May 24, at the end of the academic year, after 42 years of teaching, 26 of them at the University of Colorado. He writes, "We will stay in Boulder (moved last fall to a smaller house in anticipation of retirement) and have more time for continued research (Roman Comedy) as well as gardening, ornithology and travel when possible." On becoming emeritus, John was one of the recipients of the Stearns Award, an annual citation of some faculty member "for outstanding contribution to the progress of the University." And John adds, "I must confess that this is a most satisfying honor." Well he might, and the Class congratulates him.

Tom Gillespie reports that in the intervals of working outdoors, gathering leaves, picking up twigs and so on he takes time out to answer bird calls. "Have fun answering a robin, tufted titmouse, cardinal and a phoebe. So far have not succeeded in imitating a whip-poor-will. Taint fair to the birds."

Bill Pelton sent thanks for "the annual reminder of the Battle of Lexington" and declared that a birthday and a wedding anniversary in one week is too much. He says he is still hoping to at least partially retire one of these days.

On 4 April Paul Revere and HelenO'Connell attended the Alumni meeting in Boston where they saw Paul Hannah and the Bob Pages. Then they were off to Pinehurst for a golfing vacation.

From California, Ken Murdoch sent word that he was enjoying his retirement and had been playing a lot of golf until January when his emphysema, which had been doing well in the favorable climate of San Diego County, began to kick up. It turned out, however, to be a bronchial congestion which put too much strain on his heart and resulted in a tachycardia attack. He says he's better now and playing some golf again which is good news.

Phil Hunt writes that the picture of Ledyard Bridge reminded him of "Kroggie Krogstad's old Model T in which we carried an enormous carboy of hard cider from some place in Vermont for the enjoyment of the many waiting friends." And wasn't that Vermont hard cider good?! Phil adds, "Some work yet, but mostly golf. Game no good but fun."

On his birthday Al Chabot was "laid up after eating polluted oysters in Japan—the only unpleasant event in another swell cruise on the M.S. Sagafjord to the South Seas, Australia and the Orient." But, said he, "You can have the Orient."

A fine letter from Doane Arnold said that he and Marie had had a wonderful winter in Arizona. "Have been attending the monthly luncheons of the Phoenix Dartmouth Club when they do not interfere with my golf. Also attended the annual dinner early in March at which Lowell Wormley was elected president of the Club. We were invited to a dinner party at the Wormleys back in February with Nick and Betty Carter and a number of Lowell and Olivia's friends. It was a wonderful evening." Doane and Marie were planning to return to New England around the first of May and will remain in Weston until they go to North Bridgton, Me., for the summer.

Just before Howie and Edna Mullin were to move to San Diego in April, Howie came down with a mysterious allergy attack which put him in the hospital for a few days and the move had to be postponed to later in the month. They were still, however, scheduled to settle in their new home early in May and by now are probably strolling across their front lawn to the golf course.

Vic Reynolds retired in mid-May from The University Press of New England, having got that young and very welcome institution off to a running start in Hanover. Vic has no definite plans yet for the future but expects to stay in Hanover at least through the summer.

Mr. Louis J. Bressett, better known to hundreds of alumni and to all of Hanover as Lou, has been nominated as a member of the Class of 1927. He and Mrs. Bressett will be guests of the Class for cocktails and dinner on Friday, 13 October during our Fall Reunion. Lou is an outstanding citizen of Hanover and a staunch friend of the College, and this will be a welcome occasion for us to meet or to renew old acquaintance with him and Mrs. Bressett.

There is still time to make a last-minute gift or an additional gift to the Alumni Fund. Let's put it over big.

And don't forget: Just a year from now, Monday-Wednesday, 11-13 June 1973, is our 45th Reunion and it is by no means too early to start making plans to be in Hanover for that great event.

Have a good summer!

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