1914
After prolonged consultation with an old Indian Medicine Man it appears that the following men, whose natal days occurred in February, were born under the sign of Aquarius the Water Carrier: Stillman, Phil Smith, Dillingham, Overton, and DeWitt. Whereas Burleigh and Gilbert were born under the sign of Pisces the Fishes.
They are entitled to all the rights and benefits appurtenant to these fortunate circumstances and to the best wishes of all of the other members of our Class.
In response to our birthday greeting to him Herb Austin replies, "I can't remember anything special that happened during my years in Hanover that would merit publication but I do have a war record that several of my cronies have thought was quite amusing.
"After getting out of college I registered with the draft board in Franklin, which was near the family holdings in Webster. Then, after spending a year and a half in Puerto Rico, I hooked on with Roger Babson who sent me to Guatemala where he had purchased a property to use as the base for his school for foreign trade instruction. While I was there World War I became quite active. It developed that among the 80 Americans in the country I had one of the two birth certificates in the crowd. I registered there also but nothing ever came of it.
"On ray return to Massachusetts in 1918 I went to Franklin to see what disposition they had made of my case. They admitted that, since I was out of the country, they had put my name in group 5 "with the morons." Thereat my status was revised and my name relisted but, before the draft reached me, the war was over. Consequently I do not have a glorious war record to match those which so many of the members of the Class achieved.
"My 82 years seem to sit lightly on my shoulders and if nothing unforeseen develops I should be able to survive the winter with springtime not far behind."
We were glad to hear from Sherm Saltmarsh that he is back at home after spending three months in the hospital on account of surgery.
Phil Smith writes to us from the wilds of West Hartford, Conn, to report that he is slowly recovering from an odd indisposition which has gone on for several months including three weeks in the hospital. Puss also was worn out and overcome by the strain.
He says, "Although ordinarily I would be sending out Christmas cards at this time of year I have to admit that 1974 has not been one of our better years and we decided not to send cards this time but, nevertheless, we send to you all our very best wishes for Christmas and the New Year."
A short note from Marion (Mrs. Ernest)Learoyd:
"We are not sending Christmas Cards this year since Ern is still in a nursing home in White Plains, N.Y., and I am recovering from a successful cataract operation. I am making marvelous progress and next year shall be writing to you personally. Our thoughts will be with you all throughout the coming year."
Lorine (Mrs. Hadley) Cole from her home in Deland Fla., says "Since I had become disabled from arthritis several years ago and could not handle heavy magazines I discontinued my subscription to the Dartmouth Alumni Magazine but I thoroughly enjoy Mr. Lowell's 1914 News Letter.
"I have always been grateful for the Class's contribution of a Memorial Book to the Library, so please apply the extra $5.00 from my check to that fund if that is not included in the class dues. Otherwise, please apply it to the 1973-1974 dues which I did not pay last year. Hopefully I shall still be here and able to pay the dues again next year.
Grace (Mrs. Caleb H.) Niles writes, "The Dartmouth Alumni Magazine has given me many hours of pleasure for which I wish to thank the members of the Class of 1914. I am glad to pay the class dues. Caleb and I attended many very enjoyable reunions together."
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