1925

Writing at the end of April for the June issue of the magazine, the last to carry class notes until the October number, thoughts turn to classmates who have died in the first few months of this year.

After losing Charley Moore November 10 of last year there were no more 1925 deaths in that month or December. January of this year records the passing of Judson Large and ArtGreer and February that of John Brownell. In March there were five: Frank Kennedy, BillBarker, Allen Bickford, Hap Hefler, and PaulHommeyer. Early in April Jim Winn died.

To the widows and families of these friends and classmates goes the sympathy of all of us who shared time and experience with them in College and afterwards. Obituaries appear in other pages of the MAGAZINE, some this month and some at other times.

One duty of your secretary is to prepare these obituaries from information supplied by families and friends and from existing records. It is a sad task but one that also has its inspiration, for without exception these classmates moved on from College to be good citizens and helpful members of their communities.

Some had great financial success and prominence, some less; some were businessmen, some teachers, lawyers, or doctors, but all contributed to the betterment of their fellows through public service, hospital boards, educational institutions, libraries, churches, community fundraising, and other similar activities. Most were family men with children and grandchildren.

As we recall shared events and activities, we remember these men with the affection that good friends have for each other. We miss their presence, but the happy memories remain as a bond between us all.

Of the more than 600 men who started out with the class 60 years ago this fall, there are about 230 living, according to latest available records, and about 130 widows.

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