1917

When the Christmas rush was over and attention no longer focused on private and family affairs, and when necessary tasks for the Class of 1917 were fulfilled, your secretary decided to take a week off to do only what he wanted to do. As an old man living alone he did have to go out and buy provisions, cook, and keep house as usual. He also continued to rise at six a.m., exercise, and take a walk, favorable weather or no. Otherwise he went to concerts, plays, and other many events which are numerous here at Hanover. This happy week was soon spoiled by the appearance of those clever and profuse booklets from the IRS explaining what one must consider as income and what may not be claimed as a deduction. Now federal, state, and estimated tax forms are in the hands of a lawyer with the needed information. Perhaps now it will be possible to give more time to class affairs.

There are still a few classmates who have not yet sent in their dues. It has cost a bit to have letters sent out for this purpose. Although the Alumni Records Office is a great help in printing and mailing the "Sentry," we do have to pay postage at the first class rate, since there are not enough copies sent to reap the advantage of bulk postage. We send the "Sentry" and the ALUMNI MAGAZINE to the widows as well as to classmates. We certainly do wish to continue to send both publications to the widows who do so much to help the Class. Let us not disappoint them!

Please do take time to read the article about Hal Ingersoll in the January-February number of this magazine. Hal's career and present work are most interesting, and his philosophy of life is well worth emulating. When Hal sent in his dues, he wrote a brief note to your secretary who asked for a bit more about his project. The material was worthy of more than a bit of class news. It was taken to Shelby Grantham, editor of class news and obituaries, who wrote up the article after a few interviews with Hal by letter. She did a superb piece of work. Many thanks to her and to Hal for his generous cooperation. Are there not more classmates who can give help to the secretary with news of themselves or their friends in the Class? See also the letter of our Ralph Sanborn in the same issue.

A Campaign for Dartmouth dinner is planned for April 6 in San Francisco. It is our hope that some of you loyal '17ers in the West Coast states will try to attend, although it may be a long trek from Oregon and Washington or even the length of California. If you are interested, let us know, and details will be sent.

Village Apts. #12 Hanover, N.H. 03755