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Some time ago I wrote of Dot Kay's exciting trip to the Orient. In this issue I'll relate some of the influence that trip had on Dorothy. Together, she and Paul refurbished the Kay apartment in appropriate pastel Chinese colors and brought out of storage some Oriental rugs. They had a ball! Paul, though he has speech difficulties, continues to be very alert. Dot reads everything about Dartmouth she can lay her hands on, including these notes. I am sure Paul would enjoy cards or letters from his Dartmouth friends. His current address is Apartment 408, 9 Park Street, Norwalk, Conn. 06851.

From Ormond Beach, Fla., came a nice letter from Emilie Palmer (Mrs. Alton S.) about her nostalgic trek to the North Country with her daughter Hannah. They saw many old friends, enjoyed the Dartmouth-Yale game, and mixed with a 1935 group at their tent, but regrettably encountered no 1920s. She expressed doubt about appearing for our 1980 reunion, but perhaps we can persuade her to come.

On his birthday, Charlie Ashton Jr. penned me a note from Indiana, Pa., saying that his attendance at our 60th reunion would have to be determined a little later, since he is "far from being as spry as he used to be." He said his wife Constance was baking him a cake which smelled mighty good and readying for a party for friends a little later. The note was signed by Charlie and his small dog Foxy, the third member of the Ashton household. Indiana, Pa., you may recall, is the Christmas tree center of the U.S.A.

From Paul Richter came a fine letter describing a visit he had had with his brother Hibbard, from Concord, N.H. Hib was in Denver with a veterans organization and had a chance to spend some time with Paul. The brothers had a wonderful time together.

Russ Cotner, who resides in Sun City, Calif., a retirement community, said that it was hotter than Hades there this past summer. Russ reported that a cataract operation went haywire and he nearly lost an eye. At the time of his writing, though, the situation had fortunately improved.

Dick Watts sent me a message that he plans to be in Hanover in June 1980. His main concern at the moment is that his drives off the first tee seem to be shorter than they were 40 years ago. But, Dick, isn't it nice to be able to address a ball on the first or whatever tee at our age! See you in Hanover in June.

Dick Goddard in Cromwell, Conn., recalled that he and Steve Graves were friends and schoolmates in the New London, Conn., area before Dick moved to Winthrop, Mass., before entering Dartmouth in 1916. Imagine the joy of these old buddies when they met again in Hanover that fall. From Steve's note to Dick, it appears that they plan to meet again in Hanover in June for our 60th; remember the dates for the big event June 6-8, 1980.

I am sending on to Bud Weymouth a communique sent me by Sherry Baketel Jr. It was written by a Hotchkiss man and sent on to a Princetonian, who relayed it to Sherry. It had to do with what happens to one upon reaching age 75 or 80. It was too long for this column, but I hope Bud's "Twenty" can handle it. It should be published. Thanks, Sherry.

Adios, amigos. I hope the beginning of your new year has been an excellent one.

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