1917

A most interesting letter has just been received from classmate Hal Walker who hails from Marblehead, known as the sailing suburb of Lynn, Mass. A recent report about TracyDibble prompted me to acknowledge a letter. Referring to past history and Ralph Sanborn's allusion to Hal, I must say that his connection with the national casket business was only a small part of his interests. The chronological account of his contacts indicates that he was not only an expert in explosives, on which he has written books, but also had taken up many posts of interest in fire protection. More recently, at the tender age of 82, he is active in the Lynn Historical Society. So if any of you classmates want prompting in fire fighting and saving lives, just contact Hal and substitute your canes and wheelchairs for a hook and ladder and take it from there.

Harold A. (Friday) Bean writes me from his residence in Norway. Me. We started college together at Dartmouth in old Reed Hall. Your secretary was looking forward to a meeting with him this fall at the reunion, but circumstances have arisen that will prevent Friday from attending. I will report from his recent letter: "At this time, I would like to set the record straight regarding offspring. At the last tabulation, there are 14 grandchildren of whom seven are married. The net result of this is nine greatgrandchildren. This latter figure is rather misleading as it really represents only two thirds of a possible total. This is explained thus: my older daughter has four children, none of whom are married. Consequently the potential and probably future total will be or may be somewhat higher. This is definitely beyond my control and I merely report the facts." Anyway, Friday, with these double digit figures, there should be an opportunity not only from the male side, but also from the distaff position, to have future Beans in the Dartmouth family.

It would be remiss of me not to become a bit nostalgic in regard to one of our former professors at Dartmouth and at Tuck School in the period from 1909 to 1920. I refer to Chester Arthur Phillips who is Dean Emeritus of the University of lowa College of Business. Friends have sent me news of his 93rd birthday and the many parties and picnics given in his honor. Dr. Phillips urged Mrs. Phillips to take up golf and at the age of 83, she won a championship in a local tournament. Those who remember Dr. Phillips so kindly might like to send him a card at Beverly Manor Retirement Home in lowa City.

Don and Lucy Litchard wound up their holidays rather unexpectedly in Hanover in September. Both were taken ill in northern New Hampshire and went to Mary Hitchcock Hospital. We are glad to report that they have made a good recovery. Dot and I called on them at the Occom Inn later and Don remarked, "Hanover was a good place to land if it had to happen."

Several of our classmates have been helpful in sending suggestions for appointments to the executive committee. You will receive a report later on any progress which may have been made at the fall meeting in filling these vacancies. Meanwhile, do send us your news - it's a good way to keep in touch with classmates.

Secretary, 65 College St. Montpelier, Vt. 05602

Treasurer, 51 South Main St. Northfield, Vt. 05663