1925

The most active area for 1925 gatherings this past winter was the state of Florida, and the outstanding event was the annual oyster roast and "go-cart" race hosted by Tubby and LambyWashburn at their Golden Acres home in Ft. Myers in mid-February.

Those attending were Ed and Frances Burns, Don and Barbara Hunt, Adeline Kimball, Mott and Helen Garlock, George and Ginnie New-man, Bob and Hilda Hardy, Bill and Kay Bunting, Ken and Lydia Nugent, Frank and Ellie Wallis, Ross and Marion Beatty, Don and Anne Moore, Bill and Billee Jenkins, and Doug Archibald.

Veteran drivers Burns and Wallis tied for first place in the "go-cart" race over the rugged Washburn course, battling various man-made obstacles and a high wind.

Most of those listed above were also entertained more than once by the Jenkinses in their Venice winter residence. Also visiting Bill and Billee at other times were Dot and Larry Leavitt,Curt and Marian Abel, and Bobby and LynWhite.

There is a large contingent in the Sarasota area, and at a March meeting of the Dartmouth Club there, 1925 had the largest group of any class.

The east coast of the state also has its share of 25 winter visitors. Ben and Margo Werntz were in their regular spot at Pompano Beach, the Abels and the Zahms in Delray Beach, and Haven and Eddie Blake near by. There are many others in the state, some as year-round residents, and reports from all would be welcome.

The Leavitts had winter visits in Hanover-Norwich from Tom and Betty Carpenter and from Frank and Corinee Kennedy. Then Dot and Larry spent part of March and April at Marco Island, finding a spot with help from the Wallises.

One who has left Florida is Judy Russell DeYoung, widow of Hi Russell. She Was married in January to a longtime friend of the Russells whose wife died a year ago. They are living in Santa Barbara, Cal. and she continue her interest in 1925 affairs.

Eddie Booth writes from Merrifield, Minn., that he retired from the wholesale banking business in Minneapolis in 1966 and moved to a lake in the northern part of the state. He and his wife usually go to Arizona and southern California for part of the winter but picked this past cold one to stay home.

Dick Nye, past Commodore of the Cruising Club, has been appointed an honorary life member of the Royal Ocean Racing Club of Great Britain "in appreciation of the many times Dick has crossed the Atlantic to join their races and of the spirit of sportsmanship he has invariably shown."

A tribute by Robert Siegel to the late Alex Laing appeared in the March issue of this magazine.

After being 1925 newsletter editor for more years than he wants to admit, Herb Talbot is retiring from this job which he handled so superbly. Your secretary has been asked to take over the letter as well as the class notes and obituaries. In turn, the help you can give me by communicating news, opinions, and criticism' will be invaluable.

Secretary China, Maine 04926

Head Agent, 901 Bermuda Gardens, Delray Beach, Fla. 33444