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Last month we saluted Bob Fernald and all his agents for the superlative job they did in the recent alumni fund drive. This month we want to give particular praise to the widows of deceased classmates who served on Bob's memorial committee. Typical of these is FredWyman's widow Louise, who writes: "I am very happy to do this for Dartmouth, and I know Fred would approve. We both loved the College so." Another who served is MarianBillings, whose husband Hank died in 1973. Marian is recuperating from a massive heart attack she suffered in May, and would love to hear from any of Hank's friends. Her address is 300 Woodette Drive, Apt. 602E, Dunedin, Fla. 33528. Again, ladies, many thanks!

It is always reassuring and nice to learn that some classmates are still engaged and doing well in athletic competition. Earlier this year Jackson Smith entered the senior Olympics diving competition at the University of Bridgeport (Ray Builter's domain), and took first place in the 65 to 69 age group. Don Erion participated in the swimming events for the same age group, and placed first in the 100-meter individual medley and in the 50-meter breast stroke, second in the 50-meter free style, and third in the 25-meter butterfly race. Don also competed in the National Masters Swim Meet at Santa Clara, Calif., where he had a good time visiting Ren Ostrom. Don reports that "Ren's coaching plus his strength-giving martinis made it possible for me to place second in the 100- and 200-meter breast stroke events." Don was unable to attend the Tommy Thomas lobster feed as he had already signed up for a swimming camp.

In mid-summer Jack Smith spent 10 days in Moscow at the 1980 Olympic Games. Jack, who has been a diving referee in four Olympic Games since 1960, felt somewhat strange this time. His sole mission was to attend meetings of the International Technical Diving Committee, whose task was to review and establish changes in the rules affecting international diving competition during the 1981-84 Olympiad. Jack reports that all the U.S. proposals obtained the full support and agreement of the Committee. Jack believes strongly in the Olympic movement and feels that its survival is important to international understanding. While in Moscow Jack observed two diving contests and reports that, in his opinion, the officiating by a fully neutral panel of judges and referees was fair and proper. Incidentally Jack discovered that the swimming pool complex was almost an exact copy of one he had designed for Princeton in 1968.

News from here and there: Dean Gidney was recently elected a senior vice president of Ideal Basic Industries, Inc. Dink is also a director of such company and president of its Potash Company of America division. In June Len Mead was elected president of the board of trustees of Maine Maritime Academy, where he also runs an annual symposium on human factors in shipping. Tony Muello's wife Esther advises that Tony is still working hard as an attorney, that they have two daughters in medical school and a son who works for Associated Press in Rio de Janeiro. Last spring Aldis Butler, founder and chairman of Butler-Turner Advertising in Vero Beach, Fla., was awarded the Treasure Coast Advertising Federation's first silver medal in recognition of his many contributions to the advertising industry and to the community. Wellington Daniels retired last fall after 43 years with American Cyanamid Company. However, Spike is tapering off from work by doing some consulting work. WallyDittmar is taking a trip to Greece this fall arranged through the Dartmouth Travel Bureau. Charlie Brooks is still going strong but hopes to retire next June. Bill Garlick is also working hard at his medical practice, but has no plans for retirement. Bill has just completed a year as president of the American Urological Association, which, Bill says, involved a great deal of work and travel but was a wonderful experience.

A note of sadness: The death of Dr. RichardDodge, a long-time resident of Honolulu, is reported with genuine sorrow. Dick was a great humanitarian and public servant. He is survived by two sons and two daughters plus nine grandchildren. Also with sadness I must report that Tommy Thompson's wife Ruth died in Burlington, Vt., on September 9, and news has been received belatedly that Steve Worthen's wife Jane died of prolonged cancer last March, after their being together for 40 years. Also Jane Buffum, who was married to LockwoodBarr until his death, has passed away. The deepest sympathy of the class is extended to the families of all of the above.

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