1936

Despite the number of cards coming into CliffEngland not many of you have included news of yourselves, your families, or other classmates so I'll pass along what little there is, and then add some up-to-this-minute (you will read it in about six weeks), facts about our big Reunion coming up.

Roy Bergengren, who retired two years ago in April as president of the Daytona Beach (Fla.) Community College, represented Dartmouth at the inauguration of Oswald Perry Bronson as president of Bethune-Cookman College on March 19, 1976 in Daytona. When last years first survey on reunion attendance was made, Roy indicated that he and Rosemary would be coming, however as of now he hasn t confirmed it. I hope he like many others will let the committee know affirmatively before you read this.

In last December's issue there was a brief obituary for James Sinton which indicated we had little information on him. I recently received a letter from Richard Graves '33, his cousin, which tells a little more and I'll pass it along for those who knew him. He spent two years in the Class then went back to Colorado where he had lived. He spent his entire business career in the family milk business until the company was sold a few years ago. After that he was dealing in land. He died in June of 1975 after a long illness, and is survived by his widow Adele and one son to whom the Class extends its sympathy in their loss.

I recently received a mailing from Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass., containing information and a ballot for the election of alumni trustees and council members. Since Abbot Academy has now joined the school there are female candidates and I noted an attractive one named Diana Kiarsis Mayer. Further investigation shows that she is the daughter of Victor andBarbara Kiarsis. Diana went to Wellesley and the Harvard Business School and is now a vice president of the First National City Bank in New York. I think I'll vote for her! Father Victor is a physician and pathologist at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, Mass. Their three other children are Karen, David, and Victor Jr. Dartmouth '73. Vic and Barbara came to our 25th and 30th but haven't yet indicated their attendance this June. Hope they do.

Theo Prentice sent me a belated Christmas letter in which was described a family (Dartmouth almost entirely) reunion last summer at their summer place on the Ottawa river in Canada. Included were Bob and Theo, son David '69, son Steve and wife Lea, and Bob's brother Jack '45 and his wife Ricky. The accommodations weren't quite what we can expect in June - there was no electricity, running water, or inside plumbing! I undedrstand that since Fayerweather was remodeled for marrieds it has private baths!!

Word from San Francisco is that SumnerBurrows has been elected president of Haas Brothers, wholesale liquor distributor. Sumner and Jane have three children, Lynn, Nancy, and Steven. They had hoped to make our 35th but graduation interfered so perhaps this time they will make it. Hope to see them.

Retirements continue and among the most recent is Bob Fernald, who is heading up the auction and prize collection and distribution for our 40th. Bob and Tanna live in Green Village, N.J., from where Bob has been commuting to New York City where he works for NL Industries. After May 1, they will be living in Etna, N.H., and commuting (except perhaps occasionally to Hanover) will be a thing of the past. If you haven't already, send Bob something for the auction - it's not too late! One of our most ardent golfers, Gil Sykes, is also moving from the New York area, and giving up the daily commuting hassle into the city. He and Ann are leaving Stamford, Conn., after a quick trip to Texas, Florida, New Jersey and the Augusta National Masters Golf Tournament, and will make their home in Dorset, Vt. Gil says he is not retiring but will continue as a special representative for his company with a less hectic schedule.

Plans are completed for our usual fall meeting of the class executive committee and minireunion in Hanover. We will be staying at Indian Cave Lodge in Lake Sunapee Friday and Saturday nights, October 15 and 16. Dartmouth plays Harvard that weekend. The cost will be $104 for two, including Friday night dinner, breakfast and dinner on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday. This will be the first time that everyone can stay in the same place. As of now the plans are for the usual Friday night meeting and cocktails and dinner Saturday night, subject to any changes the new officers coming in at Reunion may decide to make. Send $40 per couple to Ed Higbee for reservations.

SPIRIT OF 36/40 - Reservations continue coming in and I don't intend to change my guestimate. Lou Benezet will be leading the Memorial Service in the absence of Jim Lancaster who will be in England on a sabbatical. The class meeting will follow that service. Banquet plans include the Aires and Distractions, a lovely English singer, a Class of '36 version of Hollywood Squares, as well as a delicious dinner!

It's not too late to join the crowd and remember that we won't have our 45th until 1981 - six years from now, so don't delay any longer, it's later than you think! See you in a few weeks.

Spirit of 36/40 June 14-17, Hanover

Secretary, 174 Turtleback Road New Canaan, Conn. 06840

Class Agent, 10 Stonybrook Road, Nashua, N.H. 03060