1913

News is extremely scarce but "Stub" Stoughton has come to the rescue with a very interesting and informative letter.

Writing obituaries seems to be the sad lot of a secretary. Two more of our classmates have left us. Harold H. Woods of Groton Mass., passed away January 31, 1973 at the age of 80. This word was received from his daughter Elsie.

Gerald O. Miller died March 4 at his home in Carmel Calif., from causes unknown at the age of 83. He entered Dartmouth from Concord (N.H.) High School and was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He worked for Bauer & Black Chicago for years then settled in Carmel, Calif., where he operated a hotel and lodges. Obituaries for both the above will be found in this or subsequent issues of this Magazine. Expressions of sympathy were sent to both families.

Squire Wilson was laid low with a series of operations as reported previously. Lucy says he has had a really rough lot of surgery. He is now getting stronger but won't have any plans for leaving California. That's a blow, as we counted on Link to be there for the 60th. Being a strong rugged lad, it is our hope that he will recuperate fast and surprise us.

Freddie Page writes from Hanover that they too are experiencing an early spring. The first half of March was very warm, he says, and the snow has mostly disappeared in the low ground. The ice went out of the Connecticut on March 13 about two weeks earlier than average. The Howe Library bought the "Deke" House some time back and it is now being torn down and the old landmark is on the way out. It was one of the oldest houses in town.

Good news about our 60th. Bob Conant is very optimistic and feels that there will be a very good turn-out in June. Milt Aronowitz, our reunion giving chairman, reports fine progress is being made on the Alumni Fund and we are far ahead this year on early contributions, but we will have to double our efforts to make a creditable showing. Something to remember.

In the fall of 1893 when Dr. Tucker came to Dartmouth as it's president, the College numbered less than 400 students. Stage fare from Norwich station was 25 cents. A return ticket was given which could be used for delivering a trunk. Board in private clubs in the town ranged from 4 to 6 dollars a week. 'Nuff said. That was a long time ago.

Good health to all and see you in June, I hope.

Secretary, 56 Hillcrest Rd. Reading, Mass. 01867

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