1917

What is in store for us weatherwise? As this is being written on February 27, Hanover has had only about two inches of snow all winter, but yesterday it snowed all day, but so lightly that it left only about two inches of feathery white stuff which any wind will probably blow away in no time. Does this mean that the countryside in April and May will be covered with a white blanket? Will Easter seem like Christmas, just as that holiday in winter had the atmosphere of Easter with its warm, rainy day? We do not know, but we New Englanders through generations have learned to cope with all sorts of weather, hard knocks, and troublesome situations in true, hard-nosed fashion. We shall make it somehow! New Hampshire has also been very much alive with the primary. Every candidate or his representative has appeared around here and the turnout was unusually large, with many citizens taking advantage of their privilege or duty of voting whichever way one wishes to look at it.

Ralph Sanborn has received his pewter bowl from the Dartmouth alumni office for his 60 consecutive years of contributions. Congratulations and thank you, Ralph. He and Ethel are sticking rather close to home for the present. Difficulty and expense of travel make life more comfortable and happier near their own fireside. Phil Evans and Ralph had a long conversation lately about many thoughts of Dartmouth and its future. More of this talk later.

Walt Walters has sent your secretary two fine letters about our deceased classmates Edgar Earle and Robert Scott. Some excerpts will appear in the next issue of the "Sentry." Walt has had recent surgery but seems to be coming along very well. That is the right spirit, Walt, and keep it up!

Phil Woodwell and his wife Virginia have been experiencing some rather difficult times lately. Virginia was hospitalized for a time with spinal disc trouble. She is now at home, but needs household help, which is so hard to find these days. Phil's eye affliction caused him to give up driving a car, and this makes getting around much more difficult in the somewhat isolated situation of their home. This couple, however, is brave, cheerful, and resourceful. Our best wishes are with them.

Village Apartments #12 Hanover, N.H. 03755