1917

Business must come before news in this number of the DARTMOUTH ALUMNI MAGAZINE. First of all the Alumni Fund and Campaign for Dartmouth are under way, and the Class of 1917 wants to do its best in spite of the decreasing number of classmates and other problems common to our age. In connection with this, we regret to inform the Class that Phil Woodwell is not able to carry on as head agent because of failing eyesight. Phil feels very unhappy over this turn of events, for he was becoming much interested in the work and was eager to do his best. When this became known to your class chairman, an attempt was made to find a new agent as soon as possible. It resulted in the bestowal of this task upon Friday Bean, who will take over at once. We are sure you will help him loyally and effectively in this critical time. He certainly will do his share, since he is enthusiastic and optimistic. Friday attended the Class Officers Weekend along with your class chairman. More about this program in the newsletter which will be out soon.

Please do not forget that September 23 is the date for the Penn football game and our joint luncheon with the Class of 1918. The Tavern Room at the Inn has been reserved for this luncheon, which takes the place of the usual dinner in the fall. The Class of 1919 will also join the group. Be sure to make room reservations as soon as possible.

Now for some news! Jim Fox writes that he broke his hip in December but after a hospital stay is now in better shape, which allows him to take his usual two walks a day of about two miles. What bothers him most is that he has given up golf, which he has been playing for 60 years, and he cannot drive a car for the inability to pass the driver's eyesight examination. Not bad for one who was born in 1890. Keep it up, Jim. We are with you!

Ralph and Ethel Sanborn are to attend the annual dinner of the Seacoast Association of Dartmouth Alumni in Dover, N.H. Lately no other '17ers have attended. How about it next time. Granite Staters?

Ralph sent some material about Hal Walker and his interest in fire protection and firefighting from an engineering point of view. Hal is an associate editor of a series of books entitled The Heritage of Flames, the first volume of which was published in 1977 and has the intriguing title, The Illustrated History ofFirefighting.

Hank Louden has reason to be proud of his daughter Jeanne, who this year received the highest award given by the Massachusetts Music Educators' Association at its annual conference. This was the first time in the state that such a high honor had been given to a classroom teacher. Congratulations to you, Jeanne, and also to your parents.

Helen Brooks, who has been visiting in Naples, Fla., spent a day with Bob and AnitaScott. Visiting them also was Mary McCulloch. They all felt that they were experiencing a 1917 mini-reunion. Helen also went to Ormond Beach to spend some time with Dot, HowieStockwell's widow, who is now married to James Blades. They were married in January 1977 and are very happy. There was also a visit with Ruth Sisson, who seems to be well and anxious to hear all the Dartmouth news. Dot has 22 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Is this a record? Ruth has 11 grandchildren. Helen heard reports of a most successful Dartmouth dinner - 181 present at Naples, with President Kemeny and other notables as speakers. There was also a luncheon with 65 Dartmouth people on hand. This club was founded a few years ago by the late Robert Wilde '2l. Is it possible for some '17er to start at least one mini-club in his district? Try it!

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