1925
As announced at the fall meeting in Hanover, Pete and Ginny Haffenreflfer are planning an interim reunion this spring so that plans for our 50th two years from now may become more specific and arrangements started for active preparation. The date for this gathering at Mt. Hope, R.I., is Saturday, June 23 and invitations to those classmates within reasonable traveling distance will be going out shortly.
The other big date for everybody in the Class to remember for 1973 is the weekend of the Penn game in Hanover, Friday and Saturday, October 12 and 13. Last fall's meeting was the biggest ever and with practically everybody retired perhaps this year will set a new record. A few years ago the Penn game was not one of the most interesting in the Ivy League but in 1972 the championship was not achieved until the Penn game on the last Saturday of the season. It could be a crucial contest this year.
In spring we get some happy reports of winter vacations. One of them is from Mott Garlock following his return to his home in Suffield, Conn.:
"Helen and I have just returned from spending a winter vacation in the Siesta Key (Sarasota, Fla.) area where, despite unpleasant weather, we had a delightful time, in part because of the many 1925 classmates in the area.
"The highlights of our vacation was a day with Tubby Washburn at his home in Ft. Myers. Cooper Rhodes and I persuaded Bob and GladysMeginnity to come over from New Smyrna for a few days. Early in February Tubby invited us to his place for a barbecued oyster roast. Ken andLydia Nugent, Bob and Gladys Meginnity, General Rhodes, and Mott Garlock arrived at Tubby's place around noon. Tubby hoisted the General's flag with due ceremonies and then we gave the delicious oysters and fine food and drink accoutrements hell for the rest of the day.
"In the Siesta Key area are also Don Hunt, Eddie Burns and Bob Hardy. On various occasions we were all together for many enjoyable times."
To offset this East Coast report, here is a California winter vacation story:
"Vacationing at Sea Lodge in LaJolla Gair andHelen Tourtellot of Winnetka, Ill., went out for an early morning stroll. They met a passerby in tennis outfit. 'Where do you play?' asked Gair, who was #2 on the Dartmouth team. 'At the Beach and Tennis Club next door,' said the player. 'Perhaps I can get you a temporary membership. What's your name?'
"When Gair told him, the player said, 'That's an odd name. I knew a tennis player at Hanover named Tourtellot.' 'That's me,' said Gair. The player turned out to be Al Perkins, longtime LaJolla resident. Although they were brothers in Psi U neither had recognized the other.
"Al got Gair into his tennis group of 65's-and-over at the Club and they enjoyed about six weeks of doubles. Both were entertained at cocktails by Ted Geisel who also had another out-of-town visitor as a guest — Ken Montgomery of Chicago."
Al Perkins describes himself as a "retired" magazine editor but since leaving that activity he has written a dozen children's books published by Beginner Books (Ted Geisel president and editor).
He also writes articles for Goodyear's international magazine Orbit and this takes him on many interesting trips to offbeat places such as the "Trulli" cottages in Alberobello, Italy — Fulda, West Germany, candle making center of Europe — Wolverhampton, England tire factory — bagpipe competition, Glasgow, Scotland — shipyards in Belgium and Portugal — gaucho barbecues in Latin America — a Mexican sombrero factory.
As you might guess from the above story Al is a tennis enthusiast — what he modestly terms "oldsters' doubles." With a racquet, a can of balls and a modest court fee you can play 20 minutes or two hours (not all day like golf!)".
Secretary, China, Maine 04926
Class Agent, 901 Bermuda Garden Raod Delray Beach, Fla. 33444
