1912

January was a tough month in New England, at least for us oldsters. February brought a mixed diet of more winter and some real spring-like days. As this is being written one college (Williams) at least had to cancel its Winter Carnival for lack of snow. No robins yet.

Ben Hunt's widow Norma tells us that December and January in Largo, Fla., were unusually cold, even down to 30°. In spite of that the robins came and then left toward the North. Norma reports that Bill Shapleigh's niece lives close by and they play golf together. Then Norma's youngest daughter lives a half mile away. Norma voices the opinion (still held by many alumni) that Dartmouth "in that rugged country should belong exclusively to the male sex."

Jimmie Cleaves' son Burton writes that his father is failing rapidly, sits up in a chair daily, but is unable to communicate with any one. Both Burton and Mrs. Cleaves greatly appreciate the contacts with Jimmie's classmates.

We have received a note from Stan Lovell's son Richard thanking the Class for the memorial book and expressing the intention of some additional gift to Dartmouth from Mrs. Lovell and himself in Stan's memory.

Lucy Bugbee, Lloyd's widow, dropped us a line apropos reunion and the Alumni Fund. Lucy is the proud grandmother of four, all in college.

Norman Albree, who was with us only during our junior year, still continues his quest for support of the fact that there had to be more than one assassin of President Kennedy. This is contrary to the Warren report. Both The New YorkTimes and The Washington Post have supported the official report but Norm says they "are slipping and eventually will fall." He reminds us that this winter has been reminiscent of the one he spent in Hanover - COLD.

Dutch Waterbury, our new class president, is looking for a bequest chairman. Any one want the job? It is an important factor in keeping the College on the road. Do speak up. Joe Doe is hard at it trying to elicit a response from the several "no writers" in our Class. His Billboards give real evidence of his faithful labors.

Secretary, 15 Gloucester Lane West Hartford, Conn. 06017