1920

In a September letter, Warrie Gault said he was in excellent health and looking forward to several more class reunions. He has been elected treasurer of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Worcester. In celebration of the church's 90th birthday, members, including Warrie, toured the Cathedrals of England and Wales. Despite the cold and foggy weather, it was a most enjoyable experience. Warrie plans to attend the Dartmouth-Holy Cross game with his son Webster and family. Webster is on the editorial board of the distinguished Hartford Courant.

From his summer abode at Egg Harbor, Wis., Frank Corbin sent the message that he and Margaret had attended the memorial service for Don MacKay. The Corbins had entertained Don only a fortnight before he passed away, and at that time he seemed in good health save for some recurrent seasonal allergies. At the time Don talked of his most recent visit to Hanover and the pleasure he had derived therefrom. For Margaret and himself Frank spoke Of their own activities, recent and projected: a trip to Lancaster, Pa., to attend grandson Bill's wedding; then a September trip to attend granddaughter Linda's wedding in New York City; while March will find them in Los Angeles visiting their daughter. Meanwhile their winter home base is Evanston, Ill.

On this matter of age, which seems to take on greater importance each year, the answer to Paul Richter's question about who is the oldest among our members and who is the youngest is as follows: of those now living who matriculated in 1916 we must tip our hats to Dean Travis of Bozeman, Mont. Born on March 5, 1895, this active horticulturist and outdoorsman (he hunts and fishes avidly) will be 84 on his approaching birthday. The youngster in our group is Dr. Spencer Snedecor, who will become an octogenarian next February 24, only a few months before we return to Hanover to celebrate our "Serene Sixtieth." Of course, our oldest 1920 man is really Dean Emeritus Joseph Lee McDonald (Indiana '15), whom some of us local 1920s had the foresight to sponsor as our third honorary member - along with Hoppy and Dr. Baketel. We have all been the beneficiaries of the fellowship, interest, and loyalty of this man since he joined us. We salute you, Joe.

Last Spring I had a card from SherryBaketel, then visiting in Florida. Sherry told me of a fine meeting he had had with CharlieStevens, who, following retirement some years ago, had, with his wife, taken some fabulous international trips. Sherry said Charlie should be encouraged to show some of his pictures at our 60th reunion. I concur. How about you?

Writing about Sherry reminds me that in one of his more recent notes he told of the birth of another greatgrandson, Roy Baketel Leonards, a real buster weighing in a full nine pounds with a voracious appetite. Great Grandpop can visualize this young man 18 years hence a candidate for the freshman football team at 225 lbs. in his birthday suit. (Whoops, Roy, don't forget your Wheaties!)

By ship and plane Eddie and Virginia Bowen took an extended trip to the Far East during May and June. They spent four days in Shanghai, where Eddie once lived, then took in Hongkong, Bangkok, Borneo, Bali, Manila, and Japan, before returning to Delray Beach, Fla. Writing later from Fiddler's Lane in Newtonville, N.Y., Ed said his family gave him a fine celebration on his 80th birthday. He expects to be in Hanover for some of the football games and will visit some spots in Maine and New Hampshire during those Hanover visits. A bit of lobster, too, no doubt.

From Bing Whitaker an account of a fine party organized by Hazel Macomber as a "going away" lunch for the late Laddie Myers, then a Floridian. Gugger and Josie Fiske, Bing andJane Whitaker and Hazel were there. Little did they realize they were saying a last goodbye to their old and valued friend. Bing also wrote about the big picnic the St. Pete's Club staged for the Dartmouth sports teams in training there. The coaches, their families, and the many undergraduates were overwhelmed by this display of alumni feeling and generosity.

It is almost impossible to write notes these days without mention of sad events. Last June 3 Henry Hayes sent me the obituary of his wife Julia. She was a great civic leader and worker for the Red Cross in the Rochester, N.Y., area. Joining the Red Cross in 1917 after her graduation from Wellesley College's School of Hygiene, she became an active worker. Her participation was phenomenal. During World War II she was one of the first members of the Rochester Medical Motor Corps, and in 1965 she was elected to the Red Cross First Aid Hall of Fame. During this time of great civic activity, she raised a family and well. To Henry, her husband, to her daughters, her sisters, brothers, and their families go our regrets at the passing of this distinguished lady. She lived a full and useful life.

Adios, amigos. Felices Pascuas!

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