1911

By the time these notes appear in print, I am sure all of you will have observed, if not thrilled to, the first signs of spring - the receipt of your I.R.S. income tax forms - due and payable on or before April 15. Just a note of "cheer" in these depressing times!

It becomes an increasingly sad duty to report the deaths of former classmates who depart the 1911 roster. This month is was learned that William (Cap) D. Maynard died on Christmas Day 1974 in Tours, France. He served nearly 40 years as professor of romance languages at Dartmouth. Also, Willard (Bill) M. Gooding died on January 28 in Greensboro, N.C., while living near his son John for the winter months. He served Dartmouth for 33 years as Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds. See the obituary section in this or later issues for more complete reports. Also a letter was received from the Dartmouth 1939 son of the late Henry (Jinks) Morton, advising that his mother Mary G. Morton died last November in Portland, Ore. No further details were given.

Your secretary was pleased to have a complimentary note from Helen Harris, widow of the late Fred Harris (that true pioneer in the widespread growth of winter sports and carnivals which all started circa 1911). Helen wrote that she had not been an active participant in 1911 affairs as she did not join the fold until 1950. But she stressed her interest in the AlumniMagazine and attendance at concerts and plays in Hanover.

Another letter came from Ruth Mathes, widow of the late Jim Mathes. She spoke of the Memorial Scholarship Fund, now established in the names of James Sr. 1911 and James Jr. 1939 (killed in World War II). Ruth adds substantially to this fund each year, (It has now risen to a figure in excess of $100,000). She takes pride in a family succession that includes 15 grandchildren and 8 % "greats." Ruth enjoys good health and hopes to equal her mother's record of reaching the age of 98. It is most gratifying to receive communications from the distaff side. Remember, widows, you represent a clear majority of the 1911 rolls so don't remain a "silent majority."

Ken Clark reports that following a brief Caribbean vacation he arrived home with a case of the "flu" that laid him low for a week. As to the 1911 Occom Scholarship Fund, he is presently negotiating with the new Director of Financial Aid relative to a mutually acceptable recipient to be granted the Fund's first award. More on this in a later issue when the situation becomes clarified.

Secretary, 43 Deering St. Reading, Mass. 01867

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