1920

From Hanover comes a note from Dennis Dinan, editor of the Alumni Magazine. Polling the class secretaries about the substitution of a September issue in lieu of a July issue of the A.M. in the future: 58 favored the change, one opposed, and one said "maybe." It appears the "yeas" have it, assuming no recount is demanded! What a relief for reunion reporters!

Publication of this issue precludes reunion exhortations to "Come back for the 55th. All we can say to those who came is, "We hope you enjoyed every minute of it; that it was a relaxing experience; and a stimulant to resolve to return to the Hanover Plain in 1980. To those who missed our 55th, we missed seeing you and we surely hope you'll be with us next time."

Now for bits of news. Fran Moulton, who resides in Hanover, heads the firm of Moulton, Smith, and Samaha, a legal firm in Littleton, N.H. The new combination of Dartmouth lawyers, succeeds Dodge, Moulton, and Smith, the survivor firm of the former Dodge and Moulton combination until Mr. Dodge passed away many years ago. Fran reports seeing Dean Emeritus Joseph Lee McDonald dining at the Hanover Inn. Joe says he can't understand how Bill Carter survives the Arizona heat in summer. Very simple, Joe. It isn't the heat that gets one down but the humidity and that we lack.

Though somewhat after the event, it should be reported that Dr. Tom Dudley's more than 50 years of medical practice in Concord was recognized by fitting tribute to him by that community. For years Tom has quietly and effectively performed his work among the citizens of New Hampshire's capital city, much to their gratitude. Tom says he is "taking things a little easier now."

Tink Lombard reports that his grandson has graduated from Williams and is heading for Yale for a Ph.D.

Henry Dearborn and his good lady are "operating on even keel" but I'll wager he spent the winter in Florida rather than in Maine, When we lived'in Etna, N.H., on Robert Frost Lane, we used to say as the winter birds collected on our hill "Winter is for the snow buntings - except for those who migrate to the southland."

Don MacKay writes that his grandson Bill Mortimer is in the Class of 1978 and is the third grandson who has gone to Dartmouth. And a granddaughter at Smith reports having taken some courses at "the college on the hill."

Larry Lovejoy reports having spent the summer of 1974 at Tenants Harbor, Me., and he wishes to know how far that is from Dresden, Me. Since I have trouble in locating both places on my map, Larry, I hope you'll contact Al Frey who lives on a farm in the latter metropolis.

Len Davis spent three months last summer at York Beach, Me., where he was joined by his son Harry and his family. Len also got over to the 1920-1921 frolic in Canterbury, N.H. at Bob Burroughs '21, Hackberry Farm, and had a wonderful time.

I have had no news to date about the Canter-bury Frolic but I presume that annual event will be held this summer around the usual date, mid-July. So keep it in mind and if you are in the New Hampshire area, plan to attend. The home-cooked food is delicious and Bob and Martha Burroughs' Hackberry Farm is a place you would never forget once you have beer, there, with its fine old house filled with lovely antiques and the warmth of the Burroughs hospitality.

Steve Graves account of his Trail Rider tour of Southern California and the many contacts he made with classmates is a classic which I will withhold to a later date when more space then is available. Steve not only wrote letters to men on his list but he set up personal calls to visit them for a chat. Such is the loyalty of our Over-75 U.S.L.T. Association tennis champ!

In a communique to Al Frey, Jim "Dan" Daniell said that "a couple of heart attacks have slowed me down quite a bit." Drat it, that ticker is often so uncooperative. But keep going, Dan' and keep your spirits high.

Tom Carpenter, in a note to Al Frey, reports he is playing golf six days a week and keeping generally busy. You should be in shape to play holes on the Dartmouth course, Tom, should you appear in Hanover for the 55th.

Warrie Chamberlain reports that he remains a slim 135 pounds by much golf and swimming. His granddaughter Fifi, now enrolled at Dartmouth, was invited to join a fraternity. Warrie's laconic observation "A fine honor, but don't live in."

Sig Sigler from Largo, Fla., claims he is not vet Mr. Largo. He says he has returned to the three R's: reading much; riting some; with an unexplained deletion thereafter - perhaps an expletive.

Adios, amigos, hasta la vista.

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