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It is a part of the duty of the secretary to report diminutions in the ranks of our classmates and their wives. Belatedly we learned of the demise of Charles Russell Keep in December 1974; more recently, the passing of Carl K. Lenz in August. Regretfully it must be reported also that Mrs. Stanley J. (Grace) Newcomer passed on July 21 in Monroe, Mich., as did Mrs. Harold E. (Elizabeth) Bernkopf in Brookline, Mass. Obituaries will appear elsewhere for our two classmates.
Grace Newcomer served many years for the cause of Dartmouth ably assisting Jack Mayer our head class agent in the spot now handled by Hazel Macomber. Elizabeth Bernkopf, widely known for her newspaper work, the fashion field, and the Theatre Guild, built for herself a professional career following Hal's death many years ago. To the families of each of these persons we express our deepest sympathy for the loss which each has sustained. We share their grief.
On a less dreary note we are happy to announce that Lawrence Ken Hussey and Irene M. Berry were married August 10 in the First United Methodist Church of Wellsville, N.Y. Paul Richter relayed to me this happy news. Our congratulations, Irene and Ken.
Last May came a fine letter from Jim andBeulah Reber expressing their regret that they could not attend our 55th Reunion. Said Beulah "We'll think about you all during the 55th, and with nostalgia look over our mementos from the 50th." Then Beulah recalled that, since our 50th, the Rebers quite frequently have creamed codfish-a-la-Dartmouth for breakfast. Remember how that dish was greeted with such approbation for Sunday breakfast in 1970! Beulah reports that Jim still produces his perfectly beautiful inlay woodwork. The long hidden talents of 1920 will come out!
Respiratory difficulties and distance kept the Charlie Goodnows at home in Santa Barbara where they have lived since 1962 but they sent their good wishes to all who were fortunate enough to return to Hanover for the 55th Roundup.
We missed you, Charlie and Margaret. According to the Granite State Gazette, at the Old Canaan Town Meeting House,t'other side of Enfield, N.H., Al Foley had a large crowd of attendees "in stitches" for more than an hour and a half with his now famous stories of Vermont, "Wit, Wisdom, and Humor." The article also showed Al shaking hands with some of his admirers.
In a recent issue of Modern Maturity there was a particularly fine story about a medical doctor, retired, who brought happiness and joy to many by embarking upon a career new to him. Having long served to keep circus troupes well so they could help spread happiness among the public, the good doctor has himself taken up the "profession of clowning" with such skill that often times he fools some of his best friends. Spreading joy and happiness among young and old alike is indeed one of the best antidotes for illness that we know, Doc Miller. All who attended our 55th Roundup dinner will subscribe heartily to this thought, we feel sure.
On November 8, 1974 the first National Trauma Day of the American Trauma Society was initiated. On that same day the New Jersey Division of the Society honored Dr. Spencer T.Snedecor who was described as "certainly one of the founding fathers of trauma programs in the State" Later in December our Spence was awarded a plaque, reading "In recognition of his long years of service in the fight against diseases caused by trauma." Then in May 1975 at the annual meeting of the Medical Society of New Jersey, Dr. Curtis P. Artz gave the annual Spencer T. Snedecor Trauma oration, speaking on "What Now in Burns?"
As we write these lines it is too early to report the outcome of our older-than-seventy-five tennis champ (USLTA), Steve Graves. We do know that Steve is defending his singles championship in Charlottesville, Va., in the fall and that he is teaming up with Jeff Glover (Phoenix, Ariz, resident) for the doubles championship in September. More on the outcome later.
From our summer travellers came a card from Perce, Quebec, from the Dalrymples touring the Gaspe peninsula: and a card from DotHarvey who had cruised the coast of Norway and was visiting two grandchildren in London.
Having taken up more than my allotted six hundred words in the October issue I promised our editor to cut down somewhat in November so I end with my usual greeting.
Thus ...
Adios, amigos!
Secretary, East Beryl Ave. Phoenix," Ariz. 85028
Treasurer, Dresden, Maine 04342
