1938

This month's class notes will be devoted, in part at least, to recognition of the long-term achievements of members of the still-amazing class of '38. This seems only fitting in view of our inevitably advancing years.

Among those deserving of mention is RogerBuffington, who retired on October 1 after 40 years of dedicated service, most recently as manager of technical services in the machinery division, with the United Shoe Machinery Corporation. Forty years is surely a long time to be associated with a single business organization. Furthermore, for those same 40 years, plus one, Roger has been a loyal and devoted Dartmouth alumnus. Congratulations, Buff, and all best wishes for a long and happy retirement — including attendance at many winning Big Green sports contests in Hanover and elsewhere!

In another area of accomplishment, JerryBly's retirement from teaching and a testimonial party in his honor were reported in the Daily Evening Item in Lynn, Mass. The newspaper noted that teaching is only one of three areas of activity for Jerry. He continues as a Massachusetts legislator and the senior Republican member of the legislature, and he is also retaining his Saugus Center law office.

And then we have classmates — one classmate anyway — who finds time to conduct his own business, be a loyal and active alumnus, and also climb mountains. I quote directly from a letter from John Adams of the John T. Adams Die Corporation of Worcester, Mass.

"As many of you know, in 1968 I became a member of the 4,000 Footer Club of New Hampshire. Now I have recently become a member of the 4,000 Footer Club of New England. On July 7, I climbed to the top of Mt. Abraham in Kingfield, Maine, thus completing all of the 4,000-foot peaks in New England — a grand total of 63. I did this with an Appalachian Mountain Club group that included Jon Moody '68, son of Roland Moody. I hereby proclaim myself to be the first fat guy to join this club. Anyone of any age who thinks these 4,000-foot peaks are easy should try any one of them. I now plan to quit this mountain climbing while I am ahead.

"Among other news is that I still play squash twice a week all year round. One of my opponents is Al McIntyre '37. I attended four football games in 1978 and three hockey games in 1979, meeting several classmates at these ac- tivities. Also, I see Bob Hallock occasionally."

Thanks, John, for a great letter, and hearty congratulations on your continuing athletic prowess.

Maybe it's safer to climb mountains than to venture into the Philadelphia area. Alex andLibby Jones passed along the shocking news that Herb Harries was beaten and robbed in an abandoned neighborhood in the Fairmont section of Philadelphia in late July. A letter and clipping from Herb's wife Emily to the Joneses reported this grim and grisly happening. A phone call to the Harries as these notes were being prepared at the end of August brought the good news that Herb is now home from the hospital and doing much better. But it will still be a long recovery. The Harries' address is 17 Golf Circle, Emmaus, Pa., 18049. I'm sure Herb and Emily would welcome words of encouragement from classmates.

It was as good as always to have a visit here from Bill Lyle and to catch up on news of his far-flung family. His youngest is a regular on the Vermont Academy football varsity. Ergo, Bill, with understandable parental pride, tends to watch his son rather than the Big Green on fall weekends. Bill advised us that Bev Smith, whose local political career has been mentioned in previous class notes, is now a full-fledged selectman of Amherst, N.H.

A College News Services release reported the retirement of John Rand, "rounding out 41 years with the D.O.C. in a variety of capacities." In addition, he has served on numerous area and national ski committees and Olympic groups, and he has long been active with the Hanover Fire Department and the New Hampshire Forest Fire Service. Happy retirement, John, and hearty congratulations on many good jobs well done.

Happy tailgating in the Tanis' backyard to all '38ers not otherwise occupied for any home games after the appearance of these notes.

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