1918

A letter from Walt and Edith Wiley tells of preparations for their 50th wedding anniversary, September 20, in Pilgrim Place, Claremont, Calif., which is also their retirement home. Their three children and their grandchildren were to be with them. The news was sent on to The Roar for more complete coverage.

Word comes from Howard Eggan of the death of his wife Vera on June 6. The sympathy of the Class has been extended.

Steve Mahoney reports that Steve (the younger) returned to his Tesuque, N.M., home after a summer trip through Europe. His niece, Deb Hall, hopes to receive an M.D. from Georgetown next spring. The Ben Mugridges have moved to Stuart, Fla. The Mahoney granddaughter, Kathy Hall, was wed to Greg Huffman in June in Huntington Lakes.

Gene Clark reports from his new home in San Diego about some drawbacks in making the move somewhat offset by important benefits. The Clarks spent some time with Edith and Walt Wiley during and after the wedding anniversary.

Tom Bryant writes that Betty shows little if any improvement. He is fortunate to have a son and daughter who are a great comfort to him.

Mel Southwick observed a parade of 22 quail across his yard. We cannot match that; two to four is the best we can do. He also reports that his children and grandchildren check in with good reports from far and near.

Paul Miner sends a very good card from Florida. He expects to make the Harvard game. Probably his "Last Hurrah," he says.

The Dick Whites spent a long and pleasurable week end with the Tom Shirleys at Sagamore Beach on Cape Cod. This has become an annual event in recent years.

Ed Felt reports on trout fishing with George Stoddard and Murray Baldwin in Quebec. Good time had by all except the fish. Yes, Ed, I'll see what Cort can learn about the "no shows" but will not make it for this number.

The Eddie Fergusons vacationed in Maine where they saw Sewall Strout.

Al Gottschalk says to start plugging the Florida Pow Wow (mid-March). Good event; Monk Cameron and Ax Proctor in charge. Consider this the first plug.

George Stoddard has now corroborated Ed Felt's report on the fishing expedition. The expertise evidenced by George convinces me that the "poor fish" were indeed in a tough situation.

Murray Baldwin says that he spent four days in Hanover before or after the fishing expedition. He has a new granddaughter. That makes his score in the grandchildren race eleven.

Homer and Elizabeth Bennett will have a new address sometime in November. They are moving to Green Valley, Ariz., to get the benefit of dry air etc., for their declining years. Homer regrets missing the big 55th. Their address will be 215 Los Rincones, Green Valley, Arizona 85614.

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