1910

Our beloved classmate Andy Scarlett passed away July 8 at his daughter Marjorie's home in South Windham, Maine. His obituary was in the September issue. We will all miss him. Andy served as 1910 class agent for the Alumni Fund for over 50 years.

While Helen Lowell was in Maine, she phoned Andy and learned from Marjorie that he had just passed away. Marjorie told Helen that just before he died, he held out his hand and held Marjorie's until he drew his last breath and he gave Marjorie a broad smile to indicate that he died peacefully. The College flew the flag at half-mast as a tribute to Andy.

Ralph Taylor also died on July 8 of a heart attack at his home in Andover, Mass. He had been ailing for some time. He is survived by his wife Helen and three children — a son Warren who is in a nursing home in Lowell and two daughters, Mrs. George Hardy of Tucson, Ariz., and Mrs. Fred Edwards of Anna Maria, Fla. Ralph was in the wholesale glass business all his working life. Ralph and Helen attended our 65th class reunion in Hanover.

Herb Wolff reports that Daisey's illness still lingers on. Since his fall, Herb has to use a cane to hobble around but has no pain.

Ken Phelps writes that after two years in bed, Ora can now use her wheelchair for long periods. They have maintained their apartment, with all furniture in place, and are looking forward to moving from the hospital back to their apartment.

Tilly Elliott spent a month in Boston this summer visiting Mike's relatives. She remains very active as a volunteer for the blind.

Bones Jones says they are converting their home in Melrose, where they have lived for 50 years, into a "nursing home" to provide nursing care for Rena, with her Parkinson's affliction. They planned to spend August in Sebago, Maine, so Rena could enjoy the salt water bathing.

Two long newsy letters have been received from Herb Coar, which Art Lord will use in "Tenner Topics."

John Bates is still confined to a nursing home in Tulsa. His son, John Jr. '41, has succeeded his dad chairing the board of Reading & Bates, an oil drilling company. John Jr. writes that his dad's condition continues to be stable and that he has a good appetite, takes short walks, and is content to be where he is. He says his mother is in excellent health and visits John twice a day, driving her own car. Jack also says his brother, W. C. '45, and sister are in excellent health.

King Brady writes a one-finger-typewritten letter and challenges all comers at the typewriter. He still lives alone, drives his car, does his own cooking, and enjoys life. He visits his professor son in New York occasionally and spends a good part of the winter with his married daughter in California. He enjoys watching television and playing a quiet game of bridge with his wonderful neighbors.

Since Andy Scarlett died, I have been unable to find a replacement among our living "Tenners." Therefore, I have asked the Alumni Fund staff in Hanover to handle this function for 1910, and they have agreed to do so.

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