1924

We are indebted to Cap Palmer for a clipping from the Carefree Enterprise, which prints news for and about the people of Carefree, Ariz. The heading of the article is as follows: "James Reid knew where he wanted to go and has never strayed from his course." The article proceeds to describe Jimmie's interest in books, from his college days through his initiation into the publishing business with Harcourt, Brace as a textbook salesman, after which he became an editor, a senior editor with some 90 editors under him, and eventually retired as senior vice president. He also heads a family all of whom are connected with writing or the book-publishing business. In his retirement he has written in collaboration with other writers two books, Poetry A Closer Look and 100American Poems. A third, An Adventure inTextbooks, is the story of his career. Seldom does anyone follow so closely plans made while still in college.

We extend our sympathy to Brad Stafford, whose wife Yone died in February.

Warren Hollis writes that he is still busy tending the clover patch. The Hollises celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in March and at about the same time the 25th anniversary of their moving to Florida.

Also from Florida, Ken Emerson reports that he has been in Florida for 21 years and is still playing in the same foursome as Ted Nilsen. Ken occasionally sees Maurice Cate, who lives in Cape Haze.

We have several items of interest from our Green Valley correspondent, Harry Holmlund, who reports that they have had the finest weather this year of any time since they have been in Green Valley. It is good to have someone say a good word about the weather, since Cape Cod has had one of the worst winters in history.

Dave and Julie Dyche spent some time in Green Valley visiting Jeanette French, also spending several weeks in other parts of Arizona. Also the Dick Countrymans spent three weeks in Green Valley. Win Nazro is moving to Tucson to be near his son. He is still enjoying life but is no longer running. DickMorin, Ed Streater, and Harry Holmlund represented '24 at the Dartmouth Club meeting in Tucson. We have just received word that the Morins returned east by way of the Panama Canal.

Martha Hewes has sent us an article regarding Larry, which was widely published by the director of the Conservation and Research Center at the University of Wyoming. The article gives a detailed and most interesting description of Larry's career in the field of American and world agriculture reform. He was active in agricultural administration for nearly 40 years and has recently given his papers to the University of Wyoming. The article gives an interesting story of his career, which he entered in 1933 and during which he held many government positions, including two years as a land reform advisor with General Mac Arthur in Japan. The list of his activities and positions he has held is most imposing, establishing him as a leading authority on agricultural and food problems worldwide. He has been a fellow of the Center for Study of Democratic Institutions in Santa Barbara twice and received the distinguished service award of the Department of Agriculture in 1968. His papers will be available for study at the University of Wyoming. Larry has also written several books on the subject of food and agriculture.

Beatie Adams has recently been on a trip on the Mississippi Queen, visiting several points of interest along the Mississippi River. Beatie also reports that she has a new grandson in Alaska.

And another grandson item: Dot Strong is the proud grandmother of Robert Chamberlain Strong III, born February 25.

There are signs of spring as we write this: the crocuses are up, the Alumni Fund is off to a good start, and we hear discussion of plans for upcoming reunions. Soon another College year will be over.

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