1911

It now appears that, unknowingly, we went far astray in announcing the death of Clarence(Eben) Holden in the December issue of the ALUMNI MAGAZINE. The report was based upon an official notice received from the Alumni Records Office. Subsequent developments disclosed that information submitted to the Records Office was erroneous and that Clarence Holden, praise be, is alive and well. We sincerely regret this unfortunate incident and apologize to Doris and Clarence Holden for our involvement.

The following address changes have been reported: Mrs. Warren C. Agry, Courtland Gardens, 59 Courtland Avenue, Stamford, Conn. 06902, and Mrs. Carl A. Waterbury, Jr., Presbyterian Home for Central New York, Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford, N.Y. 13413.

Congratulations to Kae (Mrs. Robert H.)Sanderson for being selected to receive the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce Award for 1977. The citation, inscribed on a white marble plaque, reads, "Outstanding Citizen Award presented to Mrs. Robert H. Sanderson. For your volunteer behind-the-scenes efforts on behalf of so many local causes, you are truly a Palm Beach 'Unsung Heroine.' " The presentation came as a complete surprise and a happy one. We learned of all this from Kae's note to Don Cheney, in which she also writes, "The column in the ALUMNI MAGAZINE is the first thing I read."

Ray Nead, in acknowledging birthday greetings, including many happy returns, poses the question, "How many returns can a person who has logged fourscore and nine on life's odometer really expect?" I wouldn't know, Ray, since I have only logged four score and seven and am still counting.

Ruth (Mrs. James M.) Mathes writes that she had a good chat with "Chic" Jordan recently. She goes on to say, "I have a happy busy life with many people to love — my children and delightful in-laws, 15 grandchildren and 14 1/3 'greats.' Never a dull moment."

I was pleased and surprised to receive a nice note from Ed Poole in response to birthday greetings on his 88th. He writes, "I don't skate or play tennis any more (never amounted to much in either), but my health is good, I have a hearty appetite, and I enjoy bourbon on the rocks, which is good medicine." Glad to hear from you, Ed, and I am in full accord with your faith in the medicinal value of bourbon as an aid to longevity.

The "Blizzard of '78" left me housebound from February 6-11. The use of private cars was banned completely and there were no mail deliveries. To the guy who wrote, "If winter comes, can spring be far behind?" 1 say, yes, brother, a helluva long way behind. At my age, I do not speak in a complaining mood, as I have too much to be thankful for. But I do want to point out that the above-described conditions are not conducive to acquiring or disseminating class news.

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