1939
Another summer has slipped by, and once again we must record the passing of a number of classmates not yet listed in this column. WalterT. Arnold (né Kohn) died April 4, and John T. Leslie passed away June 8. (See September "In Memoriam.") And in response to a request for news, we have just received a reply from the daughter of Donald M. Collyer advising of his death — when or how we know not.
Mike Ellis, from his theatre and art empire in Florida, writes about Harry Kersey whom he used to see frequently when they both claimed New Jersey as home. Harry has been working as a broadcast journalist for the past 15 years. He divides his time between a home at 1516 Miramar Beach in Santa Barbara, Calif. 93108, and Ames, lowa. Harry reports occasional meetings with Harry Edmonson, and some news of Kevin Fay. Kevin survived a massive heart attack, though the recovery period has interrupted his medical practice. On the subject of hospitals, we have word that Bob Gibson had a successful hip operation and has recovered nicely. And Robb's wife Pat DeGraff, operated on for an aneurism in the left temple, reported recovering nicely. Thanks to Prexy MacMannis for this intelligence. Jack Haley writes of a recent promotion to sales manager of Richard Bertram & Co., Yacht Brokers in Miami. On a recent sale, the attorney representing the buyer was none other than George Patterson. Al Ley never gives up. On June 8, wife Barbara produced his first daughter, Marcy, all 7 lbs, 6 oz. and 20 inches a girl, to join five brothers. Al uses the word, fantastic. We agree.
Colin Holman has had a busy month of June. He reports a trip to Hanover to commemorate the retirement of Roy Foster of the biology department at Dartmouth, and thence to Seattle to give away his eldest daughter in marriage. All this from his base at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn., where he has held forth for 30 years as professor of radiology. He reports that Ned Bayrd is a fellow staff member of even longer standing. Colin has another daughter, married to an electronics engineer, and a son at University of North Carolina. He reports that there is a lively Dartmouth group connected with Mayo and the community, and that there is no lack of discussion on the Dartmouth administration policies. Colin comments, "you can't unring the bell," and refers to a "stretch in the coronary unit in 1974," but no ill effects following recovery. Incidently, we have a few crisp opinions from two classmates on the matter of college admissions policies which we shall save for next month. We think they should be aired for comments.
From Bud Andrews we learn that he and Mary are permanent residents of St. Thomas, V.I. Mary is in real estate, and Bud is assistant general manager of Cavanaugh's, Inc. of St. Thomas and St. Croix, the largest specialty store on either isle. He speaks of sailing and fishing, and perfect weather, of which he says he shall never tire.
Bob Catherine's daughter Elise was married on May Day, according to the New York press. Dave Lilly was confirmed as a member of the august Federal Reserve Board. Dave serves on the Dartmouth Alumni Council along with his many other commitments, and so too will your secretary, who has just been elected to a three-year term, so we'll look forward to seeing Dave in Hanover. From Dick Marton in NYC: "I am practicing internal medicine, and I think I get my share of recoveries and appreciation in this uncertain world."
If this reaches you in time, plan on making our fall reunion for the Harvard game. We're convening at Bonnie Oaks.
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