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Ave Raube didn't pay me to do this: I just want to remind you that this is the 70th anniversary of the Dartmouth Alumni Fund. We should all join Honest Ave the Hair Splitter in making it a happy anniversary, not only in achieving the dollar goal but also the participation goal. Don't be embarrassed about fives and tens; they count too. Speaking of Ave, in case you were not among those called, he's been burning up what was left of AT&T, phoning those who've been a little delinquent, or more, and he's brought some back into the fold. He has also uncovered some class notes for Milt McInnes and me, including, unfortunately, several unreported deaths. For his initiative and devotion in this ambitious undertaking I nominate Ave for an oakleaf cluster, since he has already received a class award.
Hank and Jean Wood should have skipped 1983. Hank spent ten days in the hospital last summer with light congestive heart failure; then he had laser treatments for glaucoma in his left eye, plus a cataract in his right eye, for which he received an implant; and"then there were three more trips to the hospital for heart and lung problems and diabetes. Not to be outdone, Jean fell in September and broke a hip to the tune of five pins and 15 stitches. We offer our sympathy and hope for a better 1984.
Gene and Jessie Seagle sat next to the Bowlens at the Cornell game last fall. Gene, in great shape, still works at Hertzfield Stern and writes their weekly market letter, enjoying every minute of it. He was very impressed with the 1930 Room. Fred and AnnWatson were at the game also and were about to leave for the South.
Dick Bowlen, to whom I will always be indebted, forwarded a note from. Carll andCarol Buhler. Enclosed was a color photo of Carll and granddaughter Brenda '84, daughter of son Peter '55, and now business manager of The Dartmouth. This was taken at the dedication with Rocky's portrait as background. Great picture for the ALUMNI MAGAZINE, but they can't use color. Sorry. Carll looks good, but Brenda is prettier. The Bowlens also had greetings from George and KayLord, loving the easy life of their new townhouse 149 Clearwater Drive, Falmouth, ME 04105 (phone: 781-2200).
I'm equally indebted to Harrison Condon for a collection of tidbits: Ray and Ruth Bernhardt have had a very pleasant trip throughout England and particularly enjoyed London, which amazed them with its crowds everywhere.
Eric and Helen Birmingham continue to give us lessons in survival and fortitude. Helen had a severe heart attack and complicated open heart surgery in September, interrupting what was to have been, a New England vacation. They've been back in Daytona Beach since November and are taking it easy for a while. Helen says Eric is doing well. They're sorry, and so are we, that they missed the dedication.
Bill Fieldcamp reported (in November) that he and Jane were taking a motor coach trip in the South during December. Ave Raube has talked to Bill since then and says that he sounds and feels great.
Max Horwitt says that he "really enjoyed" his first Woodstock reunion last September and hopes he can make it again in 1984. So do we.
I mentioned last month in the Arizona round-up that I knew nothing of Joe Guilfoy's present activities beyond what appeared in our 1980 class directory. Now I'm sorry to learn from Ave Raube that Joe's wife died several months ago and that Joe himself has been partly paralyzed since a spinal operation nine years ago. He manages to get around, and that's about all. The class extends its sincere sympathy to Joe in his loss and misfortune.
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