1911

It is with a sense of sadness that I resume my reporting role following the passing of Wee Kimball in June. See his obituary in the September issue. During the years after his retirement in the early sixties, he devoted a great part of his time to pursuing the interests of Dartmouth in an era of fast-changing traditions and amplifying his kinship with the class of 1911. For the past decade he served as class president and established a type of leadership that will be greatly missed by a small group of survivors in the days to come. His loyalty was best exemplified by a perfect record of 66 consecutive years of contributing to the Alumni Fund since its inception in 1914.

Another sad note has been added by the reported deaths of three 1911 widows: MarjorieLovejoy, Barbara Patten, and Dorothy Bowkec in March, April, and July, respectively.

Contrary to the usual situation prevailing at this time of year, we received some news items in the late spring and summer months which we are happy to pass along.

Livie Chase, from the flood-prone area of Jackson, Miss., wrote that the rains this spring covered the floor space of her grandson's home with only one inch of water, whereas last year it ran to seven inches.

A copy of the Ohio State Lantern carried a report of a surprise birthday party for HaroldBurtt at the Faculty Club in anticipation of his 90th birthday, attended by many former colleagues and students. He came to Ohio State in 1919, became 'director of the psychology department in 1940, and retired in 1960 with a distinguished service award.

A nice letter was received from Kae Sanderson prior to her leaving Florida for the hills of New Hampshire. She wrote that she was awarded the "Ursula Laurus" citation from her alma mater. College of New Rochelle, in February. She is actively associated with the Palm Beach Crippled Children's Society Rehabilitation Center. Kae added, "It is so inspiring to hear from True Dudley. He has such a good outlook."

For the first time in recent memory, we were pleased to have a note from Emory (Pete)Vehmeyer. He was with us only freshman year but recalled vividly his arrival in Hanover with a group from Chicago. Also, a southern trip with the baseball squad along with ChuckEmerson and Sarge Eaton. His final comment was, "Perhaps there are benefits to living so long, but the worst is being lonesome for those who have left us."

From the Orlando Rotoptimist of June 25 it was learned that a further honor was bestowed upon Don Cheney in addition to the many already achieved. He was named an honorary president of the Orlando Rotary Club. As the last surviving charter member of the club, founded in 1920, he had been scheduled for the presidency on two previous occasions but declined because of other commitments.

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