1929

John Dickey was recently interviewed on the Vermont Public Radio's "Legendry" program, proof that he is becoming a legend in our own time.

Frank Kenison, who took his law degree from Boston University in 1932, was honored by having an issue of the university's Law Review dedicated to him.

Jim Loeb, a new resident of Hanover who is about to move to Norwich, was the subject of a long interview in a February issue of the ValleyNews. Jim was a founder and the first executive secretary of Americans for Democratic Action. He served in the Truman administration, held ambassadorial posts in Peru and Guinea, and published a newspaper in upstate New York.

Some more of your notes to Jack Hubbard:

Greg Wright (Cincinnati): "I have lost my first wife, lost my job, and lost a lot of physical energy; but I have found a more enjoyable life in retirement, found a sweet new wife (in Amsterdam), and found mental interests - I never knew when I was busier. This can't go on forever, but the present is just fine."

Van Jamieson (Tenafly, N.J.): "We left for Europe on a 21-day trip. The highlight was a seven-day cruise of the Greek Isles. We visited Greece, Turkey, Italy, and Yugoslavia. On our return I had an operation on my left shoulder, which I had fractured while ice skating in December.

"We attended my daughter's wedding in Baltimore in August and then went to Maine for six delightful weeks. Have just returned from a Red Cross convention in Atlantic City. I am disaster chairman for Northern Valley, N.J."

Dan Marx (Menlo Park, Calif.): "Except for an occasional chat with Bud Stickler, who lives in this area, I do not see any '29ers. While in Portland, Ore., a couple of years ago we did have a short visit with Hal and Elizabeth Hirsch and saw their enchanting new home."

Perley Perkins (Marblehead, Mass.): "Have been keeping in trim by teaching squash rackets at Salem State College in the new multi-million dollar gym. Saw Millard and Marge Tucker last week. They will be leaving for their Florida condominium next week. They look terrific."

Ed Vossler (Wheeling, W. Va.): "Retired a year ago in June after 47 years in the hardware business. Betty and I are living alone as our three boys are scattered east and west. Hope to make the 50th but you never can tell what may happen. So far I am enjoying retirement."

Saw Kier (Glenshaw, Penn.): "Kay and I just returned from a 'Horizons' stay at Dartmouth, and returned much more au couranl than for some years. The program was well-conceived, and it's too bad that all of us can't enjoy the privilege. Now, as to women: I was one of the earliest and most vociferous opponents, and I still wish we hadn't taken them in. But it's done, the College has survived, and we might as well accept the fact. The ones I noted, and I spoke to several, were pleasant and friendly, so I hereby withdraw from the ranks of the die-hards. Incidentally, a Dartmouth friend asked me to look up his son, who recently entered. I was able to report that he had adjusted nicely - I found him in a woman's room listening to guitar music. Dean Laycock would flip. ... Kay and I are in reasonably good health, get in some travel, and are more leisurely since Kay's term as state president of the Republican women ended."

Dave Westwater (Columbus, Ohio): "Having been in Hanover only one and a half years, my contacts with members of '29 were limited to two or three in Columbus. I spent the remaining two and a half years at Ohio State, which, as you know, is so large that one makes very few friends. As we move into the 70's there are 'fewer of us,' and we tend to have a close relationship with those of that vintage. Also differences of wealth, social position, etc., tend to diminish in importance, for the obvious reason that before too long they will be meaningless. Other values such as good will, cheerfulness, good humor, and fun become more valuable."

Dave's name takes me back to 1933, when I rode the heavy rapids of Westwater Canyon, Utah, in a homemade wooden scow.

Word has come from Fred Adams that he and Harriet have moved from Jensen Beach. Fla., to 1550 N.E. Ocean Boulevard, Apt. A 207, Stuart, Fla. 33494. In summer they move to Underhill, Vt. 05489.

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