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On Friday, October 26, at 3:40 p.m., DickBurns gaveled the executive committee to order, and the mini-reunion was underway. Those participating in few decisions and one or two conclusions were classmates Fanelli, Swenson, Milt Williams, Dingwall, Winship, Wood, Farley, Charlie Brown, Kreter, and Kirk along with Jackie Quayle. Following the meeting, the above moved to the DOC House for cocktails and a delicious buffet, where the group was expanded by the addition of the Aliens, Allisons, Bermans, Blankleys, Brittons, Bulls, Bob Burdett, Capronis, George Clark, Eldredges, Farrs, Grays, Hendersons, Jenkinses, Keeshans, Lawtons, Meads, Muellers, Nasons, Richardses, Rugens, Schaefers, Schoonmakers, Searleses, Weinbergs, and Don Williamsons. Next it was Dartmouth Night, with parades, speakers, cheers, songs, and a monster bonfire in the center of the Green. The following morning saw a cool (weather, that is) picnic in the Winships' back yard, with the Proc Pages participating in that event. A not-so-hot football game brought the mini-reunion to a halt, as many of the '42s began to wend their way homeward. If you have a 1980 calendar, block out October 17 and 18, as those are the dates of next year's mini-reunion, with the Harvard game as an added attraction.

Ben Page almost made the weekend, but opted instead for a three-week trip through the Orient. I wonder if he ran into Dick Cardozo, who was in Nepal at the same time. Continuing in the travel vein, if you were in Vienna in the spring and thought you saw Chuck Herberger, you did. It was his fourth tour in that city, where he directs and teaches the Nasson College Humanities Study Abroad. I've just completed Chuck's newest book, The Riddle of the Sphinx, and you might want to add it to your Christmas list.

In a recent issue, I reported on the wedding of Lyman Whittaker's daughter; with that event out of the way, Lyman decided to retire as administrator of Anne Arundel General Hospital in Annapolis, Md., a position he has held for 22 years. During his tenure, the hospital grew from a 45-doctor, two-million-dollar institution to having a staff of 150 doctors and a $20-million annual budget. I can't resist it - some operation, Lyman! Bill Perry has recently come through some tough surgery and a card might help cheer him up. A note from Bert Anger indicates that he continues to enjoy Switzerland and his relationship with Talon Atlantic AG. Ted Locke still practices law in Indianapolis, but states that he is semi-retired. Jon Mendes was in town during the summer while son Joshua looked at the College, and vice versa, as a potential 'BS. Some familiar names arrived in the freshman class in September - Melanie Falk, Jim Perkins, and Kate Rugen.

Have a pleasant holiday, and I'll be in touch early in 1980.

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