1929

January blew out on the winter winds, carrying snow ice, and sleet. Then the great white cold Talked abroad. The mercury dropped almost out If the thermometer, hitting zero on its descent. February came in, filling the vacuum with more cold. and nipping ears, cheeks, and noses. Those who' hibernated three years in Cambridge may remember the long frosty winter walk up Mass.

Avenue. News this month is brief and succinct. I am indebted to Jack Hubbard for much of it.

Ed Spetnagel writes: "Jane and I are fine. Gettins ready for quick trip to Tennessee where Ed's coal and timber business is located - Clinton, Tenn." Their youngest son Rick lives there. Jane and Ed have returned from Germany and will be in Boca Raton, Fla. Now living at Lake Waramaug, New Preston, Connecticut. EdFowler has ourchased a home in Boca Raton to use from October to May. Will be back in New Hampshire for summer months. Ollie Holmes has retired and is living close to Hanover. "A more detailed letter will be sent to 'Jake' bringing up to date the comings and goings of' Ollie Holmes.

From Red Bank, N.J., comes a letter from Bill Morgan with news of his retirement December 29 after 43 years in the paper industry. "Never made any money" but has enjoyed his position as a paper salesman. "It was great!" The Morgans are planning a trip to Switzerland and Belgium in April. Last year they did England, France, and all of Italy. He is looking forward to a more extended tour of Switzerland. Bob Drake and Martha spent Christmas with their daughters and their families in Tiburon and Pebble Beach, California. On their way home, they had lunch in Chicago with DickBlack. A letter from Dan Marx enclosed Palo Alto Times clipping, carrying news of MortCrowell's wife's death, which followed Mort's death by two weeks.

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Treasurer, Dellwood Park, Madison, N.J. 07940