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Howard Kaichen (Huntington Woods, Mich.) writes that he is still actively engaged in writing insurance for the Mutual Benefit Insurance Company of Newark, N.J., and had his best year (of 43) in 1974. In 1972 when he and Margaret celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary they took their children and grandchildren to Bermuda for ten lovely days. He further reports that his golf handicap has been lowered by a full point. That's what 50th anniversaries do for you, when buttesssed by a trip to Bermuda.

Ted and Margaret Bliss reside in Sarasota, Fla. Ted reports that he is getting "no younger and that very fast." This is a unique way of saying he is "feelin' his age," as they say in Vermont.

Frank and Marie Kimber are living in happy retirement in Needham, Mass. They report better than average health and that for the first time in many years they missed the Harvard game in order to travel to Oberlin, Ohio, to visit their daughter and to Smithport, Pa., where Marie's folks live.

Paul Johnson notes that "at my age just being alive is news." His destination for the winter was Ajijic, Mexico; His mission - avoidance of the high cost of food and fuel in Brainerd, Minn.

Ted and Dorothy Cart were to go to Bermuda in the middle of January and stay through the middle of May. Ted said he would welcome a phone call from any 1920s visiting in Bermuda and gave his telephone number, Beau Sejour 11355. Why not schedule a trip to Hanover for our reunion in June and look the campus over, Ted? Hanover is really the finest college town in the U.S.A. You will enjoy the experience.

Wes Carr suffered a broken hip more than a year ago and has spent much time "in and out" of the hospital. It may console you, Wes, to know that several other classmates have suffered like difficulties. You could, if you would, start a fine "broken-hip" correspondence club within the Class, should you be willing to exchange notes.

Rus Cotner, from Sun City, Calif., boasts that he has not missed a meal in 76 years (he said nothing about not having lost a meal) and I contend that must be some sort of a record. Though, in apparent good health, he complains of minor upsets which he calls "the vapors," whatever that may be. You need a visit to Hanover in June where we can discuss this condition more intensively, Russ. I am sure Al Frey can help you.

Al Frey, who managed the Mandolin Club in our day, is "going musical again." He writes he is seeking a "wide-tone-range" triangle. If successful he hopes to take a crash program of instruction to enable him to perform in our "potpourri," the evening of our class dinner in June. While partial to "The Sextette" from Lucia Al will settle for "Chinatown" or some other plebian tune. (Note, Al, please. The secretary always has the last word.)

Charlie and Elsa Crathern, in a letter dated November 25, 1974, wrote of the charms of the Seychelle Islands - a British protectorate in the Indian Ocean some one thousand miles east of Nairobi, Africa. Palms and flowers galore; exotic fresh fruit and fine fish; weather always in the mid-seventies and eighties and little humidity - with beautiful beaches and many green hills, a veritable Shangri-la. They have returned to New Hampshire via air from Africa, London, to Boston and are now enjoying the cheerful warmth of the fireplace while the wolf - winds howl at the doorway.

Kinney and Mildred Smith left Cheboygan. Mich., for Florida to spend the winter. In June they plan a trip to the Canadian Rockies and a tour of Alaska, heading as far north as Point Barrow. A recent edition of the Audubon magazine is devoted entirely to Alaska, Kinney, and I highly recommend that you look it over. Also, I suggest that Montreal is a good starting point for a trans-Canada trip, following our reunion weekend in Hanover. By Amtrak or by car, from Hanover to Montreal is a lovely journey.

Bob Winters racked up his 76th birthday last September. He speaks of two air trips with Bernice: one to San Angelo, Texas, to visit their daughter; and one to Ridgefield, Conn., where Bob Jr. and his family reside.

Our sympathy goes out belatedly to Cy Rounsville who lost Jerry suddenly last spring. They had been married 54 years. Fortunately Cy has three daughters, several grandchildren, and a great-grandchild to help him over the abyss of separation.

Keep in mind June 6, 7, and 8, the dates our 55th Roundup takes place on the Hanover Plain.

Adios, amigos!

Secretary, 2549 East Beryl Ave. Phoenix, Ariz. 85028

Treasurer, Dresden, Me. 04342