1925

We were all saddened by the death of BillJenkins, a soft-spoken gentleman and a stalwart worker for our class and for the College. It was a case of the dread killer once more, but fortunately it was not so long-drawn-out as is often the case. Larry Leavitt reports: "Dot and I spent the night with Pete and Ginie on Friday and then drove over to Falmouth Saturday morning for the services at 11:00 in the Jenkins Funeral Home in West Falmouth. Classmates attending were the Lane Gosses,Joe Leavitt, Bob and Mrs. Sharp (don't know her name, second wife), and Web Collins. There were several other Dartmouth people there. The service was a simple one but just the right tone, and I'm sure Bill would have approved. Afterwards, many of us went to the home for buffet lunch. Then Lane and Connie drove us to Concord, N.H., which made it a nice trip for us."

Bob Reynolds, reporting on Lee Jamison's death, notes that it hardly seems possible that we have our 60th reunion coming up next year. However it is true, and plans are already underway, so you should begin to think about it. More information as to dates and program will be coming your way in the near future.

Nanette, widow of Carl Elmquist, in a note to Whitey White, says the suggestion that she attend our reunion is tempting but at the moment her plans are tentative. Her second granddaughter, Charlotte Hart, is a junior at Dartmouth and has just returned from six months in China. Charlotte's sister Nanette, also at Dartmouth, is studying for her Ph.D. at the University of Virginia.

Bob Weinig, writing from Moorings Park, Fla., notes their good fortune in having both old friends and new as neighbors. Catherine has her rose garden and Bob his radio hobby, and they both enjoy daily walks and putting on the green at the park. Their grandchildren include Katrina, in her second year in law at Northwestern, Stephen, a junior at Ohio Wesleyan, and Cynthia, doing well at Dana Hall with her studies and sports.

Joe Leavitt, writing from Cataumet, Mass., claims to have slowed down since an embolism about four years ago, but he still is able to work on his woodpile a little in the winter and on his vegetable garden in the summer. Like many of us, he has given up night driving, and his small boat remains in the boathouse. The big job is "helping a fine granddaughter to get through the University of New Hampshire." He sees some of the '25ers on the Cape and drove to Bill Jenkins's services with Web Collins.

Mollie Bates, widow of Bucky Bates, on a Christmas note to the Leavitts, reveals her continued activity in a business and professional group putting on plays and raising money for those with hearing impairment, in running her ladies bowling league, and in her country club membership playing golf and working in tournaments as ladies handicap chairman (she said it, I didn't). Not to mention her church activities and attending Boston Vassar and Dartmouth Women's Clubs.

Incidentally, it's that time again. Don't let the time slip by without sending in your Alumni Fund contribution. Our superlative record in giving both in dollars and in participation is worth keeping intact. Over $6 million of the goal of $10.3 is in already, but the final push is at hand and needs everyone's help.

You may not have been aware of it, but Larry Leavitt, among his many other Dartmouth activities, has for over 20 years run the Athletic Sponsor Program. This program provides the means (through sponsor contributions) of bringing prospective student-athletes to Hanover to give them firsthand experience on the campus and to provide the answers to many questions which otherwise might not be available to them. A few '25ers are sponsors, but Larry would like to see more.

Also, keep in mind that our 60th reunion is only a year away. One of the nice things about a reunion is that you are sure to meet a lot of classmates (and wives) who look a lot older than you do.

Many publications have given space to the latest book by Ted Geisel (Dr. Seuss). TheButter Battle has received coverage in the Lebanon, N.H., Valley News, a clipping from which tells of Ted's birthday bash put on in New York by Random House to celebrate his 80th birthday and his 44th book. My allotted space in this column does not permit the coverage it deserves, but perhaps the next newsletter can give you more details of a fascinating book and an even more fascinating author whom we are proud to claim as one of our own.

We regret to report Mott Garlock's resignation as class treasurer due to ill health.

Thought for the month: Let's not be Yooks or Zooks?

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