1933
Dick Goldthwait, a summertime resident of Wolfboro, N.H., sent me a fascinating article from the December 3 issue of the Granite StateNews. The picture of Roland and Connie Burbank, accompanying these notes, appeared with that article and was captioned "Back From The Woods." Both at age 70, this past September, these two took a 22-day canoe trip through the wilds of western Ontario. For 16 of those days, they didn't see another person. This was only the latest (I won't say "last") of many such trips they have taken together. Ro figures they have logged over 3,500 miles via canoe during their 48 years as a team. They like the portages they get to see more of the country that way. Exemplifying their philosophy, I quote him from the article re worries: "We decided long ago that we didn't want anyone else concerned about us. Our affairs are in order: the lawyer has our instructions. There is a risk involved, but at our age, we're glad to be able to take it." He was president of Ledyard Canoe Club our senior year. He's still practicing.
That tree up which I might be left (are you with me?) with no news of' 33, has borne some fruit. I had a good letter from Warren Braley. He and his wife "Mike" attended Swede Branson's funeral service on December 28, in Concord, N.H. There was such a large gathering to honor one of Concord's most-loved citizens that they didn't see any others of the class there, although Ro and Connie Burbank, I know, planned to attend.
Warren helped in the merger of H. B. Hood Company and Agway and still serves on both directorates. He still milks cows on his farm in Chatham, N.Y. Mike is consultant to the New York State Federation of Women's Clubs and chairs the county's social service advisory board. He spoke to Bob Cocroft from an O'Hare Airport phone booth and learned Bob is about to retire from International Minerals and Chemicals. Dr. Dunham "Farmer"Kirkham has told Warren that he is sawing wood only four hours a day now that's heating sawing, not sleeping sawing. Farmer climbed Fujiyama in '79. Much can be said for early training in the D.O.C. and Ledyard!
Dave Russell says he has sold his interests in Mack Truck and Cadillac-Oldsmobile dealerships and now operates "Boro Busses" providing local transit and charter service out of Red Bank, N.J. and Allentown, Pa. Under the logo of "Holiday Travel," he is offering travel tours throughout the U.S. Consult Dave for travel to the next '33 reunion! He and Jeannie have five children, sixteen grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. He also golfs and fishes.
Two of our classmates are active in "Former Members of Congress," made up of just that. Our first class secretary (and why did he ever quit that job?), John S. Monaghan, is vice president of F.M.C. This fall, as such, he welcomed then Secretary of State Muskie into membership. The Hon. Henry P. Smith 111 is the author of an article in the "Congressional Alumni News," which describes a trip that he and Helen took with other F.M.C. members this past summer. They studied European Economic and Political Communities in England, Belgium, France, Luxembourg, and both East and West Germany. V.I.P. tour!
Our heartiest good wishes go to Ramona (Cornelius) Corcoran, who reports that she is now remarried, to Mr. Philip Havey, and lives in Wethersfield, Conn. He is an alumnus of the University of Maine, but she says not all of her loyalty will be transferred. She wrote the notice with green ink.
George and Jean Drowne, back wintering in Captiva, Fla., recently entertained Tom and Toni Mann. The Manns are escaping some of the Snobirds by taking a cruise through the Panama Canal this February.
President Page Worthington traveled to Hanover for an Alumni Council meeting in December. While there he met individually with Jud Pierson, Wes Beattie, Jack Manchester, Jeff Davis, Jean Meek, and Bill Dewey. Some of the thoughts: The mini-reunions are worthwhile and should be continued. All effort should go into a bang-up 50th. Everyone is delighted that Bob T. Cox will take over the reunion book. Jack Manchester would like your suggestions for a class gift to the College. He has sent you a separate appeal.
In Boston, on Friday night, prior to the Harvard game, there will be a dinner in honor of the new President of Dartmouth College. The Class will undoubtedly be there in strength. Details will be along soon. We are still planning our mini-reunion for Hanover, October 10-11, William and Mary game weekend.
A quiet, low-key outfit called the Dartmouth Educational Association loans money to needy deserving students. It is so quiet that it has a membership of only 39 from '33, with 53, 57, 41, and 50 from our four surrounding classes. You can join and help by sending a check to the D.E.A. for $20, c/o Bill Bullen '22, treasurer, 38 Newbury St., Boston, Mass. 02116. Thanks.
Intrepid paddlers Connie and Roland Burbank '33 spent last September taming therivers of Ontario. In 48 years they have logged 3,500 miles canoeing together.
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