1937

If some of this news seems late, don't forget the last issue was combined January-February plus another month lead time here.

The tenuous fortunes of politics caught a number of folks, including Tom Mclntyre. A young unknown Republican ex-co-pilot for Allegheny Airlines, running on a strictly conservative base, convinced 133,000 New Hampshire voters to oust the most popular Democratic politician in that state's history by 6,000 votes. Last we heard going to bed, Tom was relected, only to hear in disbelief next morning the true outcome, Tom's reply to Katie's note said, "Messages like yours have turned an occasion of surprise and disappointment into one of gratitude for the many friends we have and their warm concern since the election." Next we hear is Tom is in the hospital, incommunicado. Finally we get good news.

Among items on the agenda toward closing out shop was a complete physical which found a tumor on the colon. The operation went well - no radiation or chemotherapy needed, but no return to any work until April. He and Myrtle went to Florida in February for R&R. He has written a book, "The Fear Brokers," coming out in March. He plans to be in Boston for that launching, saying, "It's on politics - not a best' seller!" Good luck from all of us, Tom. It has been a source of great pride for us to refer to our friend and classmate, the United States Senator from New Hampshire.

Many thanks to 28 of you for Christmas cards and notes. Jean and Jim Luttrell from retirement in St. John spoke of Thanksgiving on the beach with Maggie and Bob Cheney plus neighbors: They like it there and plan so far to stay. Marge and Art Ruggles had tickets for three football games this year and missed them all. Rug is busy as a volunteer in the junior high, helping in a day care group, and always with the animal shelter. Esther and Fred Mayo expressed regret at missing the fall reunion but read every word in the "Mint Bag." Olive and Joe Tardiff were heading south for two months, saying winters are getting harder to take every year. Martha and Boz started their house in Eastman last October with plans for occupancy in May. Ruth and Gene Jones, just back from an agent's meeting in Hanover, say he's all fired up and ready to go. Sey Ochsner enclosed some beautiful pictures taken at fall reunion, saying how much he and Jean McGee enjoyed being there. Pat Olson noted her work with the Smithsonian Institute keeps her very busy.

Cards with quick or personal notes came from Monk Amon, Jean Breitinger, the Bryants,Bassetts, Aliens, Danzigs, Ashers, Robin,Sloggett, Farwells, Fenns, Douglasses, Rays,Laughtons, Prescotts (no note), MarionBratesman, and Jane Handrahan. Thank you, one and all.

We noted last time Dave Pearsall had retired to Cape Cod. He now adds he is setting up a woodworking shop. Park Johnston now has an address, 2955 East Valley Road, Santa Barbara, Calif. 93108. Says he was sorry to miss the fall reunion but likes it out there with Jackie, mother-in-law, dog, cat, and 1,000 ground gophers - and he needs help. Bill Douglass (originally '35) of Naples, Fla., and president of Turner Corporation, has been elected a trustee of Franklin College in Franklin, Ind. The write-up shows him to be perhaps one of the busiest and most involved persons one could imagine. If not him, then his company.

Lee and Russ Stearns returned in November from a business trip to Poland only to find Russ keeping his bags packed to rush to Chicago to be honored by the American Society of Civil Engineers as district director of one of 16 areas county-wide. Returning home, he was exhausted. Then chest pains developed and suspected angina. Into the hospital for eight days of coronary care followed by a prostate operation. Heart is okay. We talked to him by phone, and for all he had been through you would not have suspected he was anywhere but home reading a book instead of being in the hospital. Amazing how young peopole like Russ can handle everything with complete ease.

Shel Wagner's untimely death was noted in the MAGAZINE last issue, too early for us to put together an obituary which should appear herewith. Carl Noyes kindly sent us an inquiring note along with material in case we needed it saying his banking business was flourishing, two additional banks having been added to their holding, company for a current total of six banks.

"North Country," in oil, by Harold Putnam '37, lawyer-artist, recently won firstprize for best landscape in the New England Artists Exhibition at Rockport, Mass.

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