1931

Bill Steck forwards information about Spence Cram, past president of the Cleveland Skating Club, and now living in Hendersonville, N. C. Jean and he attended the annual Presidents' Ball of the club this winter, combining the ball with refereeing at the Lake Erie invitational skating competition. Bill writes: "Spence joined the ranks of retirers years ago. I prefer 'retirers' to 'retirees'—it imports more of a voluntary condition."

Bill continues: "Last night Betty and I attended a Green gathering, sort of a Fund kickoff, with Charlie Zimmerman, Robby BoswOrth and Charlie Breed as honored guests. Charlie Zimmerman told me that Cliff Walker, one of four senior vice presidents of Connecticut Mutual Life, has severe health problems."

More from Bill: "Saw Jim and AnnetteSwift in Florida in the fall. Jim is the picture of a Florida retirer—carefree, attired like Beau Brummel, tanned, etc. Annette looks great. Pompano seems to be their dish." Yes, and I got in the mail today an announcement that the Swifts' daughter Mary Angeline was married in April to Thomas William Barrett.

From Parker Soule: "I guess I'm recovering OK with medication and a slightly different diet. I hope nothing else has to be done though I'm not sure yet." Park listed a whole series of tests, consultations with some reference to surgery, all of which was in medical terms that I don't quite understand even though I work in a hospital. He speaks volumes for the Thirty-oners in Hanover who have been of such help, namely the Wolffs, the Cogswells and the Bettmans. "They've been wonderful!"

Alice and Dave Loveland have been in Marco Island, Fla., and Alice reports: "Hank and Rose McCarthy drove with Ori and June Hobbs down from Naples to see us; at the same time we drove up to Naples to find them—missing each other completely! Curious Alice went so far as to board 'Suzie' (The McCarthy's boat) to peek below and complete mayhem broke loose. I set off the wildest burglar alarm you ever heard—sirens whining, rotating flashers. I imagined that I would be spending the night in jail. But when it stopped and nothing happened, I wanted to do it again but David was so embarrassed he wouldn't let me. Next day we made good connections with the McCarthy's and spent a delightful evening with them; the Hobbs' had left for Sarasota." I always say, leave it to Alice.

From Frank Monroe: "Our daughter is now making her home in Vero Beach and we have about made up our mind to live here permanently, although our hearts are still in New Hampshire."

Maury Whittinghill writes: "Have had two surprises lately. At Vail, Colo., I was timed in the MASTAR trials and my old legs carried me across for a Bronze Badge rating. At Washington, D. C. the American Genetic Association elected me V.P. for 1972. Let's call it balance!"

Mort Klein is enjoying teaching Spanish at the Knox School on Long Island; small classes and interested students, a new experience in a girls' school.

Pete and Frances Akerlund had dinner with the Cliff Harrises and the FredSlaughters this winter. Cliff still works for Federal-Huber. Fred, retired, is moonlighting and is as busy as ever. Pete says he started his own Petmar Services Company after resigning from the C of C.

Bill Minehan sent his dues check to Shep Wolff ten minutes after he opened the bill and he wishes the entire Class would do the same for him.

"That sure was one great 40th reunion," writes Walt Gehring, "and now my son wants to go to Dartmouth."

George Miller thinks he may buy some land in Grafton, Vt. Bill Schuldenfrei is enjoying life in Florida and hopes some of the gang will drop in. Take it easy, Bill, Florida is infested with Thirty-oners looking for free food and drinks. Jim Rick writes that it's wonderful to be well again after nearly a year and two operations. Bernie Boyle wintered in Naples, Fla., but back to Massachusetts in May for the summer. Ed Burrill is rounding out 36 years with Texaco and thinking of retirement this spring.

Bill Nutt writes: "I thought I had retired from Hollywood and TV scene several years ago, but still receive ailing scripts from various producers who still respect my aged and jaundiced views of what should be shown on the screen. Happily living with my wonderful Annette (nearly 40 years now) in a house which has nothing but the big Pacific for a front yard."

Rex Fall says he has one more year to go as managing editor of the Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfleld, Mass.

Please note: Baxter Ball's wife died in April.

The basket is now empty, my commitments for the current season fulfilled. It's been a wonderful, newsy year, and I hope you all continue to keep in touch.

Secretary, 23 Coughlin Rd. North Easton, Mass. 02356

Class Agent, 2705 East Newberry Blvd. Milwaukee, Wis. 53211