1924

Bill McNiff received the honorary degree of doctor of humanities at the commencement services of Miami University in Ohio. He taught history at Miami for 40 years, was the author of a book on Mormonism, and has written many articles for professional journals. He has also served as president of the Ohio Academy of History, from which he received its distinguished service award and honorary life membership. During World War II he served as a lecturer in Europe. At the time of his retirement, a seminar room in the History Department of the university was named in his honor.

Bob McCollom, now located in Sarasota, reported on the activity of the Dartmouth Club there, of which Ted Nilsen is one of the most active members. Bob has recently had his pacemaker replaced.

A cheerful (as always) letter came from Putty Blodgett, who still enjoys life in Vermont in spite of his physical problems.

We express our sympathy to LeonardRautenberg, whose wife Marjory died in November, following a long illness. She was a sister of Carlyle Quimby.

Jimmie Reid wrote from Carefree, where he enjoys a view of the Rockies. We hope the treatments he has been receiving at the Scottsdale Hospital are beneficial.

Bob Hayes regretted missing the 55th the first reunion he has missed. He was unable to attend because of pacemaker problems. (Is that a common problem in Sarasota?)

Bill Patten, now living in an apartment in West Chester, Pa., keeps busy with his hobbies of plants, miniatures, and bridge. He also has a part-time job at the Christian Science reading room.

Our belated congratulations to Charlie andAlice Altman on the celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary.

A report came from Hanover that Ted Lamb recently took part in a panel discussion on the United Nations sponsored by the History and Government Departments of the College, the World Affairs Council, and the Public Affairs Center. The press release was headed "Radical businessman Edward Lamb to take part in panel discussion." Others taking part were Alger Hiss, former state department official, Harrison Salisbury, former New York Times editor and currently a Montgomery Fellow at Dartmouth, and Gene M. Lyons, professor of government.

The Sycamores are now living in DeLand, Fla., near Stetson University, where, like most retirees, they find the days aren't long enough to do all they want to do.

Allen Dingwall '42 of the Alumni Fund office has announced that the Roger C. Wilde 1921 Reunion Award has been given to Earl Daum and the class of 1924 in recognition of the extraordinary achievement in setting a new 55th reunion record of giving under the reunion giving program - certainly a tribute to Earl, his assistants, and the entire class.

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