1912

Sadly we must add two more deaths in February to the four we lost in January. This time they are Bill Middlebrook and EddieLuitwieler. Bill was indeed "Mr. University of Minnesota" and Eddie, "Mr. Dartmouth 1912." With Eddie gone as Class Agent, let us all rally to the support of the College with new enthusiasm in Eddie's memory. A Dartmouth scholarship has been established in the name of Edward B. Luitwieler to which contributions may be made in care of David Eckels, 101 Crosby Hall, Hanover.

There still are a number in the Class who are living out each day to the full. Several generations of Middleborough, Mass., townspeople turned out in force to honor their Town Moderatior of 52 years when a testimonial dinner brought "Fletcher Clark Jr. Day" to a close. It was a gala event, in fact they came from all over New England. Fletcher received citations from all directions, a State House model from Governor Sargent; a proclamation naming him an honorary Massachusetts Senator; a resolution from the State House of Representatives; a proclamation presented by a Middleborough selectman naming "Fletcher Clark, Jr. Day;' an American Legion citation; letters of congratulations from friends and acquaintances throughout the Northeast, and a gavel of oak made from wood excavated from Oliver Mill Park, originally laid out about 1750. On the practical side there was the gift of a check made out in the name of St. Luke's Hospital from the proceeds received that evening. The local paper carried a full length photo of Fletcher with arm upraised, about to respond to all these honors. Wish we might have been there.

"Joe" Doe's first .issue of the Billboard augurs well for the future. Philosophical and newsy, it reveals a hidden talent which many in our class were certain existed. Don't overlook the blank which was enclosed if you are planning on Hanover this June 10-13.

Lloyd Bugbee, who almost never answers our letters, really did a job this time. In spite of some of the ravages of advancing years Bug still carries on his garden which includes a 27-year-old asparagus bed, all producing enough for the Bugbees to eat, freeze, and give away. Both Bug and Lucy continue to be active in civic and church affairs and in local politics.

Unexpectedly Stan Lovell came through with one of his astounding letters. Imagine rereading Cicero's "De Senectute" for the tenth time! Life for an octogenarian can have its humorous episodes. He wrote that a robin, whose home is outside his window, returned with her motherly Diet of Worms. He understood his wife to say, "That robin just threw up in her nest." Lacking hearing acuity, he replied, "Home sick, no doubt."

We understand Charlie Powers, while driving on I-93, was the victim of an auto accident in February and landed in the hospital, thankfully for only 24 hours. We trust that the episode is now but a matter of memory. Even though StuBlythe doesn't write letters, we have learned from Francis Bird '09 that Stu was in good health at the time of a visit there last summer. A bit of good cheer for the other remaining 49 of US.

Secretary, 15 Gloucester Lane West Hartford, Conn. 06107

Class Agent. 328 El Dorado St. Arcadia, Calif. 91006