1912
Dutch Waterbury was in Hanover for the reunion in June, to be joined in representing 1912 by Fletcher Clark. Following that, Dutch made a round of visits to relatives: to Philadelphia and Oriskany, N.Y., his native town; to San Antonio; and finally to Egg Harbor. Somewhere along the line he saw Edith off to Denmark to visit relatives, from which she returned in August. At Egg Harbor they held open house for more of the family.
Soon after his birthday in June at the age of 88 we received news from his daughter that our usually active class treasurer, Fletcher Clark, was in the hospital with pneumonia. In the middle of August came word that'after spending a month in the hospital, he was then continuing to improve at his summer cottage and was looking forward to being able soon to resume his law practice part-time. This is indeed good news! September 25 marks the date of Fletcher and Marguerites's 60th wedding anniversary.
From John Randerson's wife Florence we learn that he is finding his Florida nursing home comfortable and appreciates all that is done for him. Florence spends several hours each day with him. Congratulations!
Ruth Warner, Irv Putnam's daughter, writes us that her father was ill last winter and found it necessary to give up his independent life and enter a nursing home in Shaker Heights, Ohio. He seems to be happy there and enjoys hearing from old friends. Write to him care of Mrs. William Warner, 2594 Eaton Road, Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122.
Still able to get around under his own power, Lewis Warren in far-away Bismarck, N.D., reports that he too had to spend some time in the hospital in May because of pneumonia. Now he is getting back to normal, but slowly, and has had to give up driving his car. He says no one else in 1912 ever writes him. Why don't you?
If you read the "Billboard" you must have enjoyed the recent letter from Bishop Brown, who now lives in South Africa. Now comes a card depicting one of his country's beautiful waterfalls. "Wonderful country. 500,000 acres of forests. Climate perfect. My health conditions will improve away from sea level location."
Herbert Lombard spent most of last January in the hospital with complications. Two months later he was very pleased to receive a copy of a cancer magazine which carried his picture on the cover and inside a brief survey of his research in that field. He says this is all the more gratifying since after retirement one is apt to be forgotten.
The other one of our two 'l2ers who are still working. Bob Baird, to prove his status uses the envelope of Bi-lateral Fire Hose Company. Bob had a birthday in June, celebrated at his summer home by the lake in Whitehall, Mich. Too many of his 21 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren "completely tired the old goat out." He now admits that the arthritis in his back is catching up with him, but he is still running his business and loves it.
We are indebted to the late John Meck's assistant, Kathy Schonberger, for news of Norman Albree. As custodian of Norm's gift to Dartmouth, Kathy sees him about every six weeks. She reports that he has his ups and downs but is remarkable at the age of 90.
Ray Tobey was 90 on September 1, the next oldest living member of 1912. Ray attributes his fine old age to Doc Bowler, who told him he was to run all and as fast as he wanted to but not in competition. He had hoped to make the track team at Dartmouth.
Lily Linscott tells us that Rollie is gradually losing ground, with an occasional day when he is alert. Lily has our deepest sympathy in this heart-breaking experience.
Frances Lewis continues to remember her husband Guy, his brother Roy, and LymeArmes each year when Dartmouth appeals for aid. Elizabeth Park seems very happy living with an English family in the old family home at Kingston, N.H. In addition to her gerlerous gift to the Memorial Fund in honor of John, she contributes to Elizabeth Park, a lovely garden in Hartford, Conn. Ethel Redfield tells of "some weeks" in the hospital a few months ago. She now has to have help - a companion, a cleaning person, and a gardener. With all this expense, she never forgets Dartmouth. What a spirit! Gabrielle Forbush was fortunate enough to be taken to her 66th reunion at Vassar. She survived the two days and called it "a very successful spree." She has her difficulties getting about, uses a cane, and has to lie down a lot. In her new surroundings in Washington she says, "I'm in clover," then adds "my degree was Vassar. I'm a step-daughter of Dartmouth." Katherine Snow has really been through the wringer, but she repeatedly bobs up and pushes on in hope of better days. Imagine having a gardener with multiple sclerosis! Her family makes sure she is not alone, and they all provide the joie de vivre which helps. Connie would be proud of her.
We have received so many heart-warming letters - from Alvie Garcia's widow Gertrude, from May Boylan, Ruth Worton, and JimmieCleaves's son Burton, to mention a few. All these bring joy to the secretary and provide a lift over the rough spots.
A letter to Paul Martin several months ago was returned marked "deceased." After some detective work we were informed in August by one of the officials of the City of Hot Springs, S.D., that death had occurred on November 25, 1977. An obituary will appear in this or a subsequent issue of the MAGAZINE. Nothing had been heard from Paul for at least five years.
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