1915

As stated in our previous column, this issue is a studied attempt to pick up where we left off and get going on whatever may be available since then. The material seems to be rather scarce - which is probably due to the time of the year - and the fact that we've all been busy as paperhangers "keeping abreast of the times." It is also a bit of a challenge to pinpoint here happenings that may have occurred a couple months previous.

A phone call to Maude Lafferty revealed that she spent the last week in August in Hanover. She stated she had a most pleasant get-to-gether with the Jack Bowlers. Jack looked and felt fine as did Madelaine. She also told us that she had a delightful lunch with Elvie O'Hare who is feeling fine, looking well and happy and busy.

A letter from George Dyke from Moose, Wyo., the first week in September said they were feeling fine and in their "favorite spot" for the 32nd straight year. While we were having our unusual heat wave, he reported their first snow the latter part of August on a Saturday night. The mountains were covered on Sunday morning but, by nightfall, the sun had left only a slight covering near the tops. His letter pays a fine tribute to George Martin for maintaining class interest and quotes "More power to him." His letter also refers to our 50th Reunion Book as our "Class Bible."

A note from Marv Frederick tells of attending the memorial service for Speed Granger at which a beautiful eulogy was rendered by Dr. Lyons. We can all appreciate how well deserved such a eulogy was. Marv further reported they were returning to their summer home for a few days prior to closing it up for the winter, returning to Rossmoor in early October.

George Martin, in a letter just received, comes up with quite a summary of news items which we otherwise might not have had available. Ben Slade, after a nine months sickness, died of cancer. Word from Virginia Granger tells of "Speed's" passing. Flowers from our class were sent by George Martin. Kike Richardson is doing very well and expects to see all of the Dartmouth home games this fall. He plans to take in the Princeton game with George. Dale Barker, after hospitalization, expected to move to his new apartment very soon where he can pick up any accumulated mail and prepare for next edition. George reports that "Cloughie" is doing fine and is out on the road booking orders for his firm.

Eben Clough plans to see other home games this fall. Bush Campbell is in good shape, along with Sid Bull, and they too are planning to take in some of the home games. George had a six page letter from Howie Fuller and everything is OK with Howie and his wife - enjoy swimming nearly every day of the year. (It must be nice to live in a climate that permits that!)

Another paragraph would appear to be in order at this point. George Martin says that he normally receives communications from Jack Bowler quite often and is disturbed if he doesn't get answers every ten days or so. He reports calls quite often from Gerald Cobleigh of Nashua, N.H., and some calls last over half an hour. Telephone conferences seem to be quite in order these days and times!

With which, it would appear that intercourse these days and times offers quite a challenge to most of us. May conditions improve as time goes on! Happy Thanksgiving to all!

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