1915

For the past 25 years this column has appeared without fail in the Magazine, so we regret that this continuity was interrupted by its omission in the last two issues. There is good news, however, as President George Dyke announces the appointment of Marvin L.Frederick as secretary of the Class to succeed Phil Murdock who retired January 1 and whose death on April 6 we report with sorrow. Marv is also reunion chairman and his acceptance of the secretary's responsibilities is much appreciated by his classmates.

Virginia Merrill writes that, acting upon the advice of their physician, they have moved to a retirement home in Columbus. Dick is very much dependent upon his pacemaker and Virginia admits that it has been very difficult for them to care for each other. Their moving problems were very efficiently solved by their son and his wife who stayed with Virginia and Dick until they were completely settled in their comfortable environment.

Dave and Margaret Hitchcock did not make their annual trip to a football game this past fall. They did, however, maintain their record of an annual trip to Hanover. On December 27 they visited his brother's widow who is in the Hanover Convalescent Center. As we write these notes, Dave and Margaret have undoubtedly completed the spade work for their gardens and their home in New London, N.H.

A typewritten note from Roy Porter says, "I can see the keyboard but not what I write I am having a cataract operation soon, which, hopefully, will improve my vision." Good luck, Roy.

Howard Fuller is experiencing some discomfort in his right eye, which limits his reading time, but not his appreciation, with Adeline, of the beautiful Miami evening as viewed from their apartment windows and of the full moon coming up out of the Atlantic. (Brings to mind, Howard, that popular ballad of our day, "Moon Over Miami.") Howard recently addressed the senior citizens of Miami at the closing session of the 13th Creative Problem Solving Institute

April 15 seems to be the date which our friends who have wintered in the Southland have sent for their return northward. Al Bradley reports that Delray Beach was a pleasurable and healthy place to spend the winter. With three grandchildren married and three in school Helen and Al should be well attuned to the wavelengths of the next generation. And Bob Bull, when last interviewed, admitted to some regret that he was leaving Lake Worth on the above date. With the gas situation partially settled, he should have made Wakefield, after a stopover with his son in New York, with no trouble.

Losses to our class roster are not reported by choice, but are news items of interest. Shortly after his return from Winter Haven to Springfield, Gilbert Campbell suffered an aneurysm from which he did not recover; he died March 23. Dr. Leslie C. Dunn died at the Phelps Memorial Hospital March 19. The sympathy of the Class was sent to the families of Gib and Les.

The Bulletin of March 25 printed a letter authored by President Kemeny regarding the financial difficulties which face the College now and what the Trustees are doing about it. A re-reading of it might suggest another look at your exchequer, and if the bottom is not in sight, well!

Newsletter Editor, 35 Yale Ave. Wakefield, Mass. 01880

Class Agent, Deer Isle, Maine 04627