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We open the column on a note of sadness to report, first, that Richard Higginbotham passed away in early December. He had retired earlier in the year from his work as an administrative assistant to bankruptcy attorneys and as a consumer credit counselor. His obituary will appear in an early issue of the Magazine. Many of you also will remember Betty Manley, who accompanied husband John to reunions and Dartmouth functions over the years. It was only after a valiant battle fought with determination and dignity that she succumbed to the ravages of cancer. With Betty's death, the class and the College have lost a great supporter. To Higge's widow Dottie and to John Manley and his daughter Ann we extend heartfelt condolences on behalf of all '40s.

A note received from Dick Mather tells us that he was, is, and will be a busy person. Following a reunion with senior year roommates Lloyd Blanchard and Sid McPherson back east at Lloyd's home in Westford, Mass., Dick returned to home base in Albuquerque, N.M., where he has lived for the past 30 years. He retired from the city position he had held with the economic development office and immediately tossed his hat into the political arena. Pitted against the incumbent president of the city council, Dick scored an upset victory, winning a seat in the election (and, incidentally, giving the GOP a majority for the first time in ten years). Dick had been a mink farm rancher in New York State prior to his move to Albuquerque in 1953. In that year he accepted employment by Creamland Dairies Inc. and served as president and general manager during his last 15 years of service with the company, from which he retired in 1978. He and wife Virginia have faced life's challenges together the past 42 years. Their two sons reside in the area.

Dave Leake, in a letter accompanying his class dues payment, says: "I've been out of touch for a number of years now except for doing the Chicago '40 telephone fund drive for some 25 years. (Don't stop now, Dave!) The family is all well Louise doing teaching, David Jr. living in Brunei (East Malaysia/ Borneo) with wife and granddaughter, and daughter Rebecca nearby, married and mother of our grandson." Dave plans to get back to Hanover for our 45th. He retired at the end of 1982 after 36 years with McGraw-Hill Publishing Company. To keep busy, he has gone into real estate in the Chicago suburb of Barrington.

The work that Dave does for Dartmouth and the Alumni Fund campaign reminds us that 1984 marks the 70th anniversary for the Dartmouth Alumni Fund. With an established goal breaching the $10-million level for the first time, and with ten percent of the College's budget coming from the Alumni Fund, Ted Miller and his dedicated band of assistant agents will be approaching you during the next several weeks for your generous and prompt support.

Victoria, wife of Joe Armanini, is a welcome substitute for a husband who "hates to write." In her letter she says, "Joe is not retired (although over retirement age), but that is what keeps him young." The business card that accompanied her letter shows Joe as executive vice president, Maserati Import Company, in Rancho Dominguez, Calif. She continues, "Our two children are now 21 and 24, out of college, and pursing careers. Both are living at home, which also keeps us young." She concludes with the statement that Joe is looking forward to attending a reunion "one of these years." Don't wait too long, Joe.

A card from Bud Czerny carries the word that he is still enjoying the practice of surgery, "but the government's alphabetical gobbledygook (HMO, DRGs, etc.) is fast making in-roads." He continues, "Beb and I enjoy traveling, which we have done extensively in Europe, Australia, Africa, etc., and plan to continue. We are both active with the tennis racquets for exercise and fun. Two grandsons are not too far away in Denver." This couple is looking forward to our 45th in 1985. We saw them at the 40th, and noted their active participation on the tennis courts. The with a note of appreciation to the class officers. Thank you, Bud, for the kind words.

With the word limit alloted for the column fast approaching, let me end with an appeal for letters or cards with news to share with the rest of the class. A one-time news backlog, now dwindling all too rapidly, is the backbone around which this assignment is built. With your help, the column can continue to be refreshing and interesting.

You will be interested to know that the memorial endowment fund honoring HughDryfoos has passed the $9,000 milepost en route to the $10,000 target. In case you missed the announcement in the last issue of the Magazine, income derived from the fund will provide for one or more senior interns to work on development and alumni affairs at the Blunt Alumni Center.

Fred Fuld Jr. '40, right, recently had the honor of presenting a testimonial letter from PresidentReagan to Admiral Arleigh "31-Knot" Burke, USN (Ret.), left, at a reunion attended by 1,200officers and men of Destroyer Squadron 23, which Burke had led to unprecedented successduring World War 11. Fuld was one of the squadron's original officers and "plankowners,"serving on the USS Dyson during several battles and other surface actions.

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