1924

In some strange way, summer has been here and gone, as these notes are being written on Labor Day, and looking ahead, is the fact that about the time they appear in print, the football season will be well under way and another Bonnie Oaks weekend will have taken place. And, as we start a new year, let me remind you that news of your doings and accomplishments is always, not only welcome, but vital to the success of your secretary's efforts.

To report on ,a matter of finished business: Last fall the executive committee of the Class voted to make a contribution of $400 to the College for the purpose of planting replacement trees where needed. Dick Morin and Chinee Allen were delegated to consult with the College as to location. The trees have been planted, and hopefully now well-rooted and appropriate designations indicate that they are a gift from the Class of 1924

At the same meeting of the executive committee, it was voted to publish an interim class directory. This has now been completed and circulated (within the authorized appropriation, incidentally). This brings to mind the thought that of address changes in order that the records can be kept up to date.

We regret to report the death of six classmates since our last issue: Harry Wolfe on March 28, Bevo Beers on May 15, Otis Stephenson on June 28, Tony Cipollaro on July 5, SpudSpalding on August 1, Leo Noon on August 24, and a belated report on the death of Leonard Pearson on September 18, 1974

An article by Ted Lamb recently appeared in The Nation describing an assassination ambush which occurred while he was travelling in a jeep with Castro in Cuba. This is particularly interesting to those who are aware of Ted's interest in Cuban affairs and his concern over the relationship of the two countries. And a card from Ted with a Moscow postmark is further proof of how Ted gets around, promoting the need for expansion of our markets and furthering relations with other countries. He refers to Russia as the "greatest market in the world."

An interesting report comes from JimmieReid on his and Helen's attendance at this year's session of the Alumni College. This is the fifth year which Jimmie has attended and rates as one of the best in his opinion. The Class was also represented, in addition to the Reids, by the Pete Wheatleys, and along with the college program, it gave an opportunity for gettogethers with the Morins, Aliens, and Penn Haile, another of Jimmie's successful minireunions. Jimmie also reports that they were visited in Kent by Jim Wheaton and his wife Glenna, who were making a pilgrimage from their home in Punta Gorda, Fla., to visit children and grandchildren in New England.

The Ted Nilsens, who have been spending the summer in Andover, were recently guests of the Bents in South Yarmouth but regretfully on a rainy day, thus cancelling a proposed golf game which was to include Roily Barker. The Nilsens plan to return to Sarasota by way of a crosscountry trip to the West Coast, visiting family and friends along the way. Also, on the local front, Beatie Adams was a guest in South Yarmouth - by coincidence the night of the Dartmouth Club of Cape Cod's Ladies Night!

An interesting article, which appeared in the Hinsdale Illinois Doings has been received concerning John McElwain. John has been a resident of Hinsdale since 1927. He early established a reputation as an outstanding tennis player, helping to organize the Hinsdale Tennis Club and holding the club's singles championship from 1928 to 1940. In 1940 he began a political career and in May 1948 he was appointed to the Hinsdale Sanitary District board of trustees. He is now serving his tenth three-year term- on the board. He is president of John A, McElwain & Co., a printing and mailing firm in Chicago and although past the retirement age, still commutes to work there daily, in addition to what might be considered a full time job on the Sanitary commission.

Thus, begins another year of secretarial recording of the news. Hope to see you at Bonnie Oaks.

Secretary, 87 Driving Tee Circle South Yarmouth, Mass. 02664

Treasurer, 111 Ross St. Fitchburg, Mass. 01420