1937
Publishing deadlines being what they are, this column is being written five weeks before that much-heralded 40th reunion. By the time you see it our reunion will be history. I'll wager it was the best we ever had!
Feature news at this juncture is the three-week trip to the west coast enjoyed by Mr. and Mrs. Secretary to inspect first-hand the only grandchild we will have - a very wonderful boy. After five days in San Diego during which a grinning grandma fed and diapered the young man, we flew to San Francisco to stay a few days with Reggie's wife's sister, formerly of Newton, in Palo Alto. She and husband really showed us the town. With advance notice of our visit, those wonderful Prescotts, Lynn and Dana, organized available classmates for a lovely dinner party in their home, and a lovely one it is. Kitty and Art Hislop, Bette and Art Falk, Ruthand Jack Morrison, and Lillian and DonAlbertsen were able to come. Kay and TudorWall had to cancel because of jury duty which was disappointing, yet it was otherwise a marvelous mini-reunion, especially since some came from as far away as 50 miles. Unfortunately, the picture we took of us guys in front of Dana's '37 banner is in color, which is often difficult to print from - but maybe it's here," is it??
The evening was so filled with chitchat that it was over before we knew it. It was a work day for all but us, and most had to get some sleep. Ruth Morrison is an interior designer; Jack runs the business end of that enterprise and has, as a hobby, a farm where he breeds thoroughbred horses. Art Hislop still grows those expensive apricots he was throwing around at our 25th reunion and looks forward to retiring from Pacific Telephone in the near future. Art Falk continues in the insurance business. Don Albertsen, on whom we reported last month, was getting around quite well as an amputee on his new prosthesis, and we must say he was looking more distinguished with longer hair than we recall from forty years ago. It was a fun party and many thanks to the Prescotts for working so hard to gather the clan.
After a deluxe bus trip down the Big Sur, Hearst Castle, etc., we were back with the grandson again. Sammy and Connie Schuck in nearby Fallbrook had us for lunch at their California ranch home on the hill surrounded by their avocado groves and a spectacular view of the mountains. They were a marvelous host and hostess, and there was much talk about classmates and reunion. Oh yes, ask for Hass avodacos - they are the best and are covered with little bumps. We know; we got free samples. Their three sons are in the entertainment world, mostly television. John was in "M.A.S.H." and "Holmes" and "Yoyo," son Peter shows great promise in a new pilot television show called "Operation Petticoat." Nowback to local news.
Paul Marx, long in New Hampshire real estate, is working with an appraisal team on revaluation in Newport. Lu Sclafani has recently been made a member of the board of Connecticut National Bank. The Upper ValleyNews tells us Jud Smith has retired as executive director of the Hitchcock Clinic, where he has been most effective for 20 years. He will continue as treasurer, so don't hang around the Inn porch looking for him in a rocking chair. Former congressman from Westchester and now California businessman Bob Barry is part of a national group of private citizens dedicated to new leadership in the House of Representatives. He is national vice chairman of the Congressional speaker reform committee.
Reunion is over, and so is another year. Your secretary has requested replacement, so you should be seeing a new name at the head of this column next fall. Our two consecutive terms the last eleven years have been most rewarding and brought me in contact with many classmates I would not have been able to know so well if it were not for this job. It's time for someone else to have the fun. For all your help, both girls and boys, in the way of cooperation toward the gathering of news, many, many thanks. We are a lively and exciting group.
They always say, "Leave them laughing." How about a sign in the Hanover Inn saying. "Shoes are required to eat in the dining room!" And of course some student had to scribble plainly underneath, "Socks may eat wherever they want to!"
See you around, good luck, stay healthy, and heartfelt thanks once again to you all.
Flying the flag in Palo Alto last April were (from left) Jack Morrison,Don Albertsen, Bib Bankart, Art Falk, Art Hislop, and Dana Prescott.
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