1920
Putting first things first in this month of May, please jot down on your calendar this must date, July 15. The occasion is the gathering at the farm of Bob and Martha Burroughs in Canterbury, N.H.The Canterbury Church Ladies will provide the home-cooked luncheon and there is none better. It will be served under the trees on the Burroughs' spacious lawns, if the weather is fair; inside in a spacious barn if it is inclement. This is the revival of an event which PaulRichter, et al., made popular when he lived in nearby Concord, N.H. Dartmouth men, their ladies, and their guests from any classes attend the event and enjoy the fellowship of Dartmouth and the genial hospitality of Bob and Martha Burroughs '21. An area committee of 1920-1921 men and their wives serve as the event's steering committee. Twenty's representatives consist of the Dalrymples, the Grosses, the Hib Richters, and the Cratherns, cooperating with 1921 's Harry Garlands, the Jeff Lawrences, the Rollie Batchelders, the Dave Bowens, and the Ken Beans. Don't miss this most pleasant summer affair!
We are indebted to New Hampshire Profiles, 25th anniversary edition, for several fine pictures: one of lovely Rachel Adams, "The Pebble" in Washington days; another of former president John Sloan Dickey '29 and Professor Emeritus Bruce Knight assisting in the search for a football player's lost contact lense on Memorial Field; and two fine articles with pictures of the Man from Loon Mountain, ShermAdams, his family, and his illustrious friends. Morse's article is entitled "When I say scat" and Sullivan replies with "I mean scat." Both articles add much to our knowledge about this very active, north of Boston, dedicated man. We wonder if those ski enthusiasts, Adams and McCrillis, got together on John's 80th birthday - and without sitzmarks!
Speaking of octogenarians, how many '20 men fall in that category or will soon be octogenarians? Register with your secretary now by sending him your date of birth, please. Who knows, you may receive a birthday card to commemorate the event. Which reminds me that
I once knew a man who turned eighty years old But, lacking right words in his cranium, To brag of his age he told all his friends:
Today I'm an octogeranium.
Quest 77 - a new fresh magazine, which has as its goal reflecting "the pursuit of excellence with all the wit, clarity, and sensibility that a great subject demands," has appeared. Its editor is Robert Schnayerson '50, son of the BobSchnayersons, who have recently retired to live in Riverside, N.Y. The magazine starts out courageously and is an antidote for today's journalism. It is published bimonthly. May it be eminently successful.
Elsewhere is recorded the obituary of RobertClark Winters. Bob and many members of his family joined us for our 55th reunion in June 1975 and occupied a large section of our foot table along with Doc Miller's family, as Doc put on his splendid Emmett Kelly act, to the amazement of so many present. We will miss both of these fine gentlemen, but we rejoice in having known them.
Margaret Weiss, who resides at Pompano Beach, Fla., flew to the West Coast last summer with her daughter Betty, of Framingham, Mass., to visit with two other daughters now residing there. We hops you had a joyous trip, Margaret.
The family of Wade Smith was saddened in February by the death of Bertha Bryant Smith after a long illness. As Bertha Bryant she was a native of Lebanon, N.H., and graduate of Keene State College. At one time she taught in Hanover's schools. She married Wade, then a resident of Bellows Falls, Vt. The Smiths retired some years ago to live in Pacific Groves, Cal., where the couple was actively engaged in the affairs of the retirement community. Our sympathy is extended to the entire family, especially to Wade, who has lost a partner of more than 50 years.
Nate and Mildred Whiteside were in sunny Sanibel Island during the month of March. Nate, always in top condition, readied himself with daily work-outs on the beach preliminary to directing the Alumni Fund campaign of 1977. Let's give him a good hand and help him reach our goal.
Writing about the Fund Drive reminds me that Jack Mayer is now recuperating at home under the solicitous care of his wife and pal, Margele. What great spirit these fine people show.
The 7th annual post-50th reunion is scheduled for June 13-15, Monday through Wednesday. A fine schedule of events is offered. Comfortable accomodations are provided in the Tuck Mall dormitory and The Lodge (formerly The Hanover Inn Motor Lodge) on Lebanon Street near the Arts and Crafts shop and close by the Hopkins Center. Undergrads will be on duty at both places, and transportation is available to serve the post-50-year clientele.
Adios, amigos.
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