1913

The most important but sad news the past month was the untimely death of our class president Alan B, Shepard. Bart had a severe stroke a year ago which left him helpless. Although given the best of skilled care, efforts were unavailing and he died February 6 at the U.S. Veterans Hospital in Manchester, N.H. Memorial Services were held at the First Congregational Church East Derry, February 10 which were most impressive. Representing the Class at the service was Ruth Gay (Nelson couldn't make it), Carl For saith, Helen Knight (George Knight's widow), and Marc and Frances Wright.

Bart was interested in many things and music played an important part in his life. He started playing the organ at the First Congregational Church when he was 14 and played regularly at the Sunday services with time out for WWI and WWII until two years ago when he was forced to retire because of ill health. He was also an accomplished cello player.

Many years ago while in Dolgeville, N.Y., he was cellist in the town's symphonic orchestra which was considered tops in that part of the country. A memorial to be known as the Alan B. Shepard Chimes Fund, First Congregational Church, Derry, has been established and any classmate who may wish to do so can contribute. Several have already done so. To Renza and family we offer our heartfelt sympathy. His obituary will appear in this issue of the Magazine.

Mrs. Donald P. Evans of Arlington, Va., died December 11, 1972. Mrs. Edwin J. Rutherford of Wycoff, N.J., died November 28, 1971. Mrs. Lincoln E. Morton of 34 Upland Road, Waban, Mass., departed this world December 21, '72. Word has just been received of the passing of Harold H. Woods January 31. His daughter Mrs. Frederic E. Eddlem of Groton, Mass., wrote.

Mrs. Thomas A. Nichols lives at 62 Farrel Court, Marblehead, Mass. 01945. Mrs. Albert S. Kilbourn now lives at 616 Broad St., Grinnel, lowa 501 12. Bernice Mason, widow of Bill Mason just returned from a visit with her daughter and family. While there the whole family was taken ill except Bernice, who took over the nursing job and housekeeping. After they recovered, to show their appreciation, she was given a trip to Honolulu and return. She had a wonderful trip and met many old friends. She brought Bill's old mem-book which brought back fond memories of the years 1909-1913. You might get a laugh from a card and notice in the Dartmouth. Quote: "Any student wearing any form of masquerade to chapel is guilty of sacrilege in a house of worship. Similar garb worn to any lecture or recitation is an undignified mark of ill breeding. Offense of this kind hereafter will, if necessary, be made a subject of discipline. Per order of the Pres. Signed Chas.F. Emerson Dean."

Stub Stoughton's newsletter just arrived. It was full of interesting news.

Bill Terry assumes the office of president of the Class and we all wish him the best of luck and health. Lucy Wilson writes that Line is in the hospital - has had surgery and may be scheduled for more. It is his first trip to a hospital and he doesn't relish it a bit. He can say that again.

Quite a few have signed up for Reunion, which is encouraging.

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