1920
The Class of 1920 stands high in the history of Dartmouth College in many ways, one of which is its admirable performance in the total giving to that beloved and venerable institution. Tangible evidence of this is attested to by the recent dedicatory exercises at the Dartmouth Medical School: the James D. Vail '20 medical sciences guilding, the gift of Mary Vail McGaw and her husband; the James and Ruth Chllcott '20 auditorium and laboratories, underwriten by the Chilcotts; and the Dr. H. Sheridan BaketelSr. ('20 Hon.) laboratories, with funds supplied by his son H. Sheridan Baketel Jr. '20. Isn't it a good feeling to share in the devotion of these generous people to the cause of higher education and institutional leadership, exemplified by Dartmouth College?
A welcome note from Laddie Myers that he crossed the state to Delray Beach, Fla., for a gathering of some of the Twenty clan, including Dick Watts, the McGoughrans, the Mel Merritts, the Eddie Bowens, the Leo Ungars, and a couple of couples from Hanover who winter in Florida, the George Rands and the Stu Russells. Laddie says Chief Charlie, having lost 40 pounds, is keeping in trim by daily golfing with Fran.
From Hib Richter I hear that Paul is making progress at Havenwood Rest Home in Concord where he is receiving good care and continued physiotherapy. Hib also enclosed a photo from the Manchester Union featuring the present and past-governors of New Hampshire who were among the guests at Derry, N.H. where there was a first day issuance of the new postage stamp honoring the late Robert Frost. The past-Governor, of course, was our own Sherm Adams who, accompanied by Rachel, was among the more than 200 persons present to celebrate the occasion and honor Dr. Frost.
Ken Hussey may soon take up residence in Palmetto, Fla,, according to information recently received.
The Nate Whitesides are accustomed to spend March at the Island Inn at Sanibel, Fla., where they enjoy the beaches and practice the "Sanibel Stoop," a bit of syncopation executed by the Islanders as they search for rare shells. It is said that Nate sometimes chases the "loggerhead turtles" when the hatch is concluded and the little critters emerge from the sand and head for the sea. Can you imagine Nate in full flight in pursuit of these speedsters, seaward bound, while Mildred watches his progress sedately from the rear!
Sometime in May your secretary is to receive a gift copy of colorful "Here is Expo 1974" sent with the compliments of Bill Farnham. It is being published by The Spokesman Review of Spokane, Wash. Already the local papers have begun to publicize this outstanding event. It looks very inviting.
A fine letter came to me from Warrie Gault Worcester. In addition to much news about Warrie and his children and their families Warrie enclosed a graphic account of the great Anchorage earthquake which occurred ten years ago on Good Friday. It was written by MarGault, Warrie's late wife, and portrayed their harrowing experiences during the period of the earth's tremors. By the way, Warrie says he is being measured for a "great grandpappy suit."
Wes Carr, out Mansfield, Ohio, way, writes in a note to Al Frey that he has been recovery from a broken hip and leg - and going through the various stages one must go through to become ambulatory again. Our deepest sympathy, Wes, and our good wishes for a full recovery.
Another Worcesterite, Rog Horton, says he belongs to the Retired Men's Club of that city. He bowls for the club frequently - ten and candlepins - and feels fine.
Ed Curtis in Kankakee, Ill., heartland agricultural production, has been concerned with the heavy rainfalls of his region. Too much rain can effect the corn and soy bean crops. Both of these are much needed to feed beef cattle and chickens and thus provide those Downeasters with a change of diet from lobsters and blueberries. For your information, Ed, AL Frey is raising his own trout!
Chalie Stevens, a Sarasota booster, writes that nealry every August finds the Stevens settled in a favorite hotel on Lake Sebago, Maine, provided they are not taking a cruise on their favorite Swedish-American line.
Many of the same team that engineered the 50th Reunion will serve again to put on the 55th round-up in 1975. More about this next autumn.
The Polynesian Voyaging Society, with an impressive board of directors, including one Dr.Kenneth Pike Emory, was launched m 1974. This organization will put into the water an honest-to-goodness Polynesian double sailing canoe - a 60-footer - and will sail it without compass between Hawaii and Tahiti in 1974-1976. The 1976 sailing will coincide with the 200th anniversary celebration of the founding of our country. The project budget is $85,000. Already the National Geographic Society has Pledged 52.000 so it is assumed that the voyage with pictures will be recorded for posterity in its magazine. Tax deductible contributions are invited. One can become a (Hoewa'a) paddler for from $2-$5; a 'Holokahiki) sailor for $15; a (Kalai wa'a) cahoemaker for $25; all the way up to a (Makua mea lokolaikiki) benefactor for $1,000 Pike has invited me to participate in one of their sailings. So far I have made no commitments. I really don't know whether I have "the stomach for it." Anyway,
"Ke a'a hou nei Kakou e holo. Mea 'ola ka loa o Kahiki-moe."
which means "We are challenged to sail once again. No horizon is too distant." For further details write Polynesian Voyaging Society, 2467 Aha Aina Place, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96281.
The 60th year of the Alumni Fund appears to be off and running well as of mid-April. For givers who give regularly but are below the "$100 or less" category, the matching fund arrangement - thanks to someone's generosity - is a real challenge. For every dollar in excess of your last year's gift another dollar will be added to your giving from the matching fund. And it helps the sporadic small giver, too.
A parting observatiaon to all weight watchers of which I am one. "You can't lose weight by talking about it. You have.to keep your mouth shut."
Adios, amigos. Hasta proximo otoño!
Secretary, 2549 East Beryl Ave. Phoenix, Ariz. 85028
Class Agent, 12496 Nacido Dr. San Diego, Calif. 92128
