1920
Gro Plowman continues to acquire honors. From Madison, Wis., comes the following press release, dated January 13, 1977: "Dr. E. Grosvenor Plowman (right), a member of the University of Maine faculty and former vice president of the U.S. Steel Corporation, recently was honored by the Management Institute for ten years' service on its advisory board. Dr. Plowman, who helped plan the University of Wisconsin-Extension transportation and distribution seminars, received his certificate of honor from Mi's Professor Norman Alhiser." We are pleased to report this further recognition of 1920's "transportation man."
Down in Seminole, Fla., Gugger Fiske reached the ripe old age of eighty in January, and Josephine had planned a 1920 party for him. But when illness forced the Siglers and the Whitakers to decline their invitations, Gugger and Jane decided to forego any special celebration. Congratulations are in order, good friend, even though very late.
Charlie Crathern and Elsa have returned to snowy New Hampshire from their trip to California, where they visited members of their family. Charlie reports that he contacted Margele Mayer by phone to enquire about Jack's condition. Your secretary can report that Jack will soon be released from the hospital, to return only for check-ups and speech therapy. We hope the home environment and Margele's constant care will help Jack towards more rapid recovery. The Cratherns, by the way, reported having an excellent trip.
From Charlie Goodnow in California to AlFrey in Maine came a note that he (Charlie) celebrated his 80th birthday November 4, 1976. He suggested to the Freys that they come out to sample the California weather and thaw out in Santa Barbara. Come west, Al, and stop off en route in Phoenix for a visit with the Carters.
From Sierra Madre, Cal., Paul Bowerman reports that Dorothea has been supplied with a new steel and plastic hip a la Barry Goldwater, Katherine Hepburn, et al., and the mobility of the Bowerman family is greatly improved. Paul hinted that they may bestir themselves for further travel. Do you mean to visit the Hanover Plain, Paul?
Out in Montana, Dean Travis won an antelope permit in the September 1976 drawing. Recently I heard that Dean not only got his antelope, but also a deer, so the Travis freeze locker is nearly full; there is room only for a few mallards winging down from Alberta. PaulRichter, my informant, describes Dean as "'20's best hunter." Dean, by the way, has collected a number of Paul Sample's paintings. The one he prizes most is a painting Paul made of him fishing for trout in the Madison River in the summer of 1972, when Paul, his son Tim, and the Jim Chilcotts visited the Travises.
In late January came a note from BudWeymouth in Hanover, reporting that he suffered "an unfortunate but even more stupid indoor fall in the dark." "But," he added, "no broken bones." Apparently all is now well with Bud.
Regretfully, we must continue to report the bad news with the good. A poignant note from Mary Auger in New Bedford says that Emile is not well and has been confined to a nursing home; and very recently a west coast relative reported that Bob Winters had passed on in Florida only a short time after his extended visit to California.
Henry Hayes spent an evening with WarrieGault in Worcester, shortly after the Christmas holidays and reports Warrie well and happy. Apparently great-grandchildren were discussed. A second grandson - a big fellow with a healthy appetite - was reported by Warrie, whereupon Hank revealed that his greatgrandson was "going on six." Membership ac- complished, Henry. Late congratulations. Meanwhile Charlie Crathern has announced that he, too, has long been eligible for the G.G.P. Club. So the list grows.
Hazel Macomber, our memorial gifts chairwoman, is being joined by Harriet Miller this Spring to keep in touch with 1920 widows who have so generously contributed memorial gifts in their husbands' names. A fine, thoughtful, and understanding team. Harriet has moved to a new Worcester address. She sold her large home at 7 Military Avenue and has acquired a lovely ranch style home at 9 Fenimore Road, next door to her son Dusty.
From Joan Sackett Proctor some time ago came a note that her mother, Mildred (Mrs. George S. Sackett), had passed away quietly in her sleep more than a year ago.
Please note in your class directory (if you have one), that Edith Amsden, widow of John P.Amsden, is now receiving her mail at 6 Reservoir Road, Hanover, N.H. 03755; that Mrs.Dana E. Pearson now resides at 17 Farmington Ave., Longmeadow, Mass. 01106; that the widow of Harry E. Noyes, now Mrs. Laurence Shields of 419 Ocean Ave., Marblehead Neck, Mass., has requested the College to place her on the "active list."
Adios, amigos.
E. Grosvenor Plowman, 1920's award-winning transportation man.
Secretary, 2549 East Beryl Ave. Phoenix, Ariz. 95028
Treasurer, Dresden, Maine 04342
