1923
As I put these notes together about April 1 we are looking forward to another class officers meeting in Hanover. This year the date is May 10-11. Last year about 260 of us were there along with some 175 wives. The classes represented ranged from 1905 to the executive committee of the 1973 graduating class. This meeting is a spring highlight that brings us up to date with the accomplishments and problems of our fellow class presidents, treasurers, secretaries, etc. and more importantly those of the college administration, faculty, and undergraduate bodies.
Other upcoming dates are the 5th annual Post-50 Year Reunion, June 10-13; Alumni College, August 11-22; and for the fall our mini-reunion, October 11-12.
Sorry I didn't get to tell you earlier about the good letter I had from Jack Taylor's son David '50, outlining the program of the first San Francisco Dartmouth conference in 15 years. The dates are May 17-19. David is a member of the planning committee.
From Lew Putnam in Morrisville, Vt., comes a clipping from the American Horologist andJeweler describing Brooks Palmer's life interest in clocks and watches. Lew writes; "Guess Brooks had a tough time of it these last few years but he kept his chin up. I had a note from him last fall and am so glad I really took time to answer it. Guess some of us don't know how lucky we are."
A telephone call a few days ago from JoeMillar told me he would write the obituary for Timmy Cullen. Joe's fine tribute to. a dear friend and teammate appears in this issue. I greatly appreciate Joe's willing help. He had seen Timmy just a short while ago and knew well his many health problems. He has also been in frequent contact with Timmy's widow Beatrice and I'm sure has been a great help to her.
Also in this issue is an obituary for FredDavis. I am indebted to Dr. Stan Weld '12, a neighbor and friend of Fred's and Betts, for the news clippings and word of Fred's memorial ser- vices. From Florida Jean Rice also sent me news of Fred's death and regrets that she and Charlie couldn't be with Bett.
Jean also reports that Ted and Olive Caswell are heading back home after two months in Naples which turned out fine weatherwise but still found both of them not in the best of health.
The ever ebullient and faithful Bob McMillan responded to my last month's doleful appeal for news with a picture of him and Natalie which I wish could be reproduced in color. Even the black and white however gives you some idea of Bob's sartorial elegance. His note includes the following: "Went to a luncheon meeting of the local Dartmouth Club and who should show up but Ted Swartzbaugh. Then he and I heard about their annual dinner and he signed up a charming lady - the same who played hostess at the 1923 party at Ted's home in March 1973. So we joined forces and had a very pleasant evening."
Bill Catlin also sent me news of Fred Davis for which I am grateful. He, Howie Alcorn, and JimHennessy attended Fred's memorial service. Bill says he had a hospital session himself last summer that resulted in the loss of a couple of vertebra discs but - "I am now fully recovered and feel I could lick any of you."
Word comes to me from the Alumni Records Office that Stan Ungar's widow Mildred is now Mrs. Paul W. Hunter. The Hunter's address is 400 East 58th, N.Y.C. 10022. I don't have any other details but will write Mildred soon.
I am frequently tempted to make a boo-boo just to see what corrective reaction I might get from you. When I announced here recently that Jack Myers had relocated permanently in Florida I didn't so intend, however. Jack and Dee still live in Collingswood, N.J. from about May 15 to January 5 and in Stuart, Fla., from about January 10 to May 10. Jack says in part: "The gas situation is annoying but not a serious problem. It could upset a workingman requiring an automobile. I have hesitated to attempt the Dartmouth luncheons in Palm Beach. We are about 40 miles north of the St. Lucie river so we are above the 'racket.' The St. Lucie is about a mile wide at our location. We are also close to the St. Lucie Hilton so had the opportunity to see the female champs play golf - and the following week the men - Snead, Boros, etc. The season has been the best ever - clear and warm - averaging about 80, ocean 74, pool 78. Hope you're enjoying a beautiful white winter. That's one thing I miss but no longer care for the cold weather."
This is to acknowledge a fine letter from JohnP. Young's son James L. Kilgour '41. John's wife Mary passed away on May 8, 1973 and John on July 21, 1973. I regret that James' letter, which was a most affectionate tribute to his parents was too late for John's obituary which appeared in an earlier issue. James' family consists of a "lovely wife, three lovely children and a fine stepson."
Charlie Zimmerman writes: "I've seen BobMaxwell on a couple of occasions here during the last week. He arrived about the 2d of March and will be here for the balance of the month. He looks well. Whether Opal Marie will feel up to hosting a '23 gathering or not is still undetermined. We should know in another few days and if her improvement continues, we'll plan to go ahead with such a reunion. Bob Maxwell is entirely willing to co-host it with us.
"I was in Hartford for a few days last week attending my final Board meeting of the Connecticut Mutual on March 7 and the Annual Meeting of the Company on March 8. I'll miss the association and the friends I have on the Board, but I have plenty to keep me busy and that's as it should be."
And finally - a well earned Wah-Hoo-Wah for Ruel and Marg Smith for a superb Golden Review - Reunion Postscript. By now you all should have received your copy. I'm sure you will agree it is professionally edited and arranged and a work of love on the part of this fine editorial pair that will be a joy to all of us in the years to come.
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