1914
It appears that the Month of June was not a popular one in which to be born for the future members of the Class of 1914 since only Fairfield and Morse came forth during that month and both under the sign of Gemini, the Twins. However, to them is granted all the benefits accruing under these auspices and also the best wishes of all of the members of the Class.
We were glad to receive a letter from Adele K.Richmond, wife of Allen P. Richmond, who writes from her home in East Norwalk, Conn,, as follows: "Your recent congratulatory birthday note to Allen has been received and I have very much enjoyed reading it to him.
"As you may know, he suffered a cerebral accident in July of 1968. Gradually his physical condition worsened to the point where it was necessary for him to go into a convalescent home since I could no longer take care of him.
"May I assure you, however, that when the Dartmouth 1914 News Letter arrives he reads it, line by line, with avid interest and attention. The Alumni Magazine is welcomed with the same interest.
"I know, after living with Allen for nigh onto forty years, that his love and interest in and for Dartmouth have never wavered. I have no idea what he might have written to your request for a reminiscence that might be of interest to the other members of the Class but I do know those things which he held in high regard - his youth at Dartmouth, his teaching years there, his success on the Dartmouth Rifle Team, his Army experiences, and his appreciation of Robert Frost - perhaps not any outstanding experiences or contributions, but a love of life itself, a true interest in people in all walks of life - the common touch - his family. I do not know in what area he would have selected his words but perhaps you can find something among these thoughts which will at least recall Allen to you as a human being."
Word has come to us of the passing of Mrs.Mary C. Maddalena, widow of Arthur D. '14, who preceded his wife in 1960. Mary had taught in the Cambridge public school system for more than 50 years. She leaves a son Arthur D. Jr., two daughters, and nine grandchildren. The sympathy of the members of the Class is extended to her survivors.
In response to our greeting to him SamSheldon writes: "Many thanks for your letter which arrived promptly on my birthday. I would like to send you another reminiscence of some of my former activities or escapades but I cant think of any right now which would have a general interest. However, if something does come up I shall be glad to report it.
"I send my best wishes to all of the members of the Class of 1914."
Marian, (Mrs. Ducky) Drake, who constantly maintains her interest in the College and the Class writes to us from her new abode in Weymouth, Mass., as follows: "While I was uttering about our miserable weather here in the north your nice letter arrived with its description of flowers, already in glorious bloom, there in Florida. I could almost catch the scent as I read it.
"I am sure that Ducky would be pleased if he knew that one of his classmates would be thoughtful enough to keep in touch with me. It is delightful of you to do it and I am very grateful to you for your kindness in taking the trouble to write to me."
Our own 'Poet Lariat,' Gail Gardner, of Prescott, Ariz., has been honored again in a full page, illustrated, article in a local newspaper. Many of Gail's verses have been set to music and have become a part of the real cowboy songs depicting western life on the range as it was about the time of the turn of the century. Gail, who with his wife Delia still lives in the house in which he was born, is shown today as a staid and dignified citizen in sharp contrast to his portrait as the dashing cowboy of the 1920s.
Time hath wrought its change.
Secretary, 905 Hacienda Drive Sun City Center, Fla. 33570
Head Agent, 171 Brimbal Ave. Beverly, Mass. 01915
