1931

First, let's finish up the notes John Cogswell gave us in mid-October.

Nick Nichols: "Had to scratch our attendance at the 45th, since I suffered a pulmonary embolism as a result of a major leg operation caused by taking a dive out of a pine tree I was topping with a power saw. I am back to walking normally and golf, etc., and we hope to get to the big 50th."

Forsha Russell: "I'm sorry I couldn't make reunion but will hope I can in '81. Our lives sort of fit into a pattern now, six and one-half months in Florida, four months in Kansas City, and one and one-half months at the Garden of the Gods Club in Colorado Springs, always near a golf course! which doesn't mean I'm good, just avid. My other avocation, for some 22 years, is in the field of alcoholism, and I keep pretty busy on that, including past chairman of the Na- tional Council on Alcoholism in New York. Still on board and executive committee."

Charlie Schneider: "Had a good summer - got my golf handicap down to a 14! Busy visiting family from South Carolina to Virginia, Columbia, Md., Hamilton, N.Y., and Burlington, Vt. Just great seeing all the grandchildren come along."

Fred Slaughter: "Sorry to miss the fall caper, but my executive recruiting load will keep me busy into November. Ruth made some mild threats of attending without me. In mid-September we enjoyed a very pleasant 'reunion reunion' with Fran and Pete Akerlund and Ginny and C. E. Harris. Exchanged and viewed reunion snapshots and admired Aker Dean's original 45th art work, for which Fran outbid Ginny at the Bema blast."

Ed Studwell: "Carol and I are always glad to see classmates and suggest this is a great place to 1) live 2) stop on way south 3) or north 4) play tennis, swim, and generally relax. Why not try it? The first night is on the house."

Al Sutton: "Thoroughly enjoying retirement. The three 'Gs' are keeping me busy - golf, gardening, and grass cutting."

Westy Weston: "Still living in Clearwater and enjoying being retired. Drove to Chicago in June to visit the grandchildren."

Marty Zinn: "After having enjoyed my June reunion trip and tour of New England - first time in that area for Beverly - we splurged in July with another fine trip to Salt Lake City (a first visit), where our eldest and his family are. While there we had the added pleasure of a gathering of all our children and grandchildren - a rare happenstance in our diversified lives! Then on to Santa Ana, Cal., to visit my sister and her husband for a few enjoyable days, including some sightseeing to places not before visited, including Century City - the modern wonderland. Now back in Texas to prepare for that change in life, the arrival at age 65, which comes much too soon for many of us!"

Bunce Clarkson wrote us December 1: "Since our Columbia weekend in Hanover, we have been right out straight, getting squared away for the season in preparation for heading south in January. Have made two additional trips to Hanover, in an effort to help our son Roger '75 prepare for his new venture in the real estate field and to get 'snugged in' in his new home on the banks of the Connecticut. He has a most unusual spot and I have enjoyed piling his fireplace wood and splitting his kindling. In many respects, I am envious of his prospects for a 'cozy' winter with his troubles behind him. Eleanor has had good reports on her B.P. but her arthritic problem persists. Guess this 'growing old' isn't for sissys. We hope that the ocean baths and sunshine of Florida will help in '77."

On December 9 Rog Burrill wrote us: "I succeeded in splitting and stacking five cords of wood for our three stoves. Right now the temperature is about 12 degrees and the stoves are busy. At night when we are asleep the electric heat takes over as the stoves die down, so we have a backup system. We had a storm day before yesterday and lost our power for three hours. This means no water from the well, and no range to cook on. We broiled hamburgers in the kitchen stove, and as we finished the lights came on again. Outside temperature at that time was 50°. I'm looking forward to the time when the power leaves us at 0° with a 35-mile wind beating on us. Then I will have a real test with the stoves. We seem to lose power only once or twice a year, however. Trudy and I leave February 10 on a Moroccan jet for six weeks in Morocco. How do you say 'Bourbon and water, please' in Moroccan? I have to find out."

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