1936

To many on vacation, the first weekend in August is a turn-around time, but to some 90 or so '36s, wives, children, and grandchildren (and yes, in deference to the homeless hounds of Hanover, a couple of family pooches), it was turn-out time at the England Estate on the rocky shores of Rye Beach, N.H. The day, weatherwise, was made to order. The standard menu of clams, corn, potato salad, and lobster, sufficient unto itself, was almost overshadowed by the mountains of salad, breads, and desserts brought to the occasion by the ladies who did their homework well, In between the sips and chews, catch-up conversation and camaraderie filled the afternoon. Our thanks to you, Phyllis England, and your merry and competent crew who put together the whole affair.

Following the success of the Alligator Bash last winter at Fred Babcock's ranch and now the Lobster Feast at the Englands', Barry Sullivan is trying for the hat trick by arranging for a West Coast '36 get-together at the home of Courtney andMargaret Catron in Woodside, Calif. The date was September 14, and the accolades will follow in a later column.

Winding down an illustrious career in the field of education, Louis Benezet had retired from SUNY at Stony Brook and has moved to a wooded condominium community at 9 Fieldstone Lane, Farmington Woods, Avon, CT 06001. Guest bedroom, bath, and breakfast await visitors in any season, but please give an evening call first.

Another move: Ray and Jerri Builter have left the Hanover Plain for the second time and are now buried deep in bags, boxes, and crates in their new condo at Woodfield Village, Fairfield, Conn.

Also foresaking the life of an insurance man, a travel agent, and gentleman farmer, Bill Wyman and his wife, Anna, closed up shop in Concord (Mass.) and have moved to a top-side condo in Westford, Mass., right near the junction of I- 495 and U.S. 3. If they don't like it where they are, they sure can get away in a hurry.

To make it easier to participate in the annual Falmouth (Mass.) Road Race, Dean Nicholson bought a house in Cotuit, down here on the Cape. Since lawyers, like insurance men, never really retire, I don't know if this is going to be where he hangs his hat or if it is to be just a hide-away.

Flash from Falmouth: On a beautiful but cool Sunday, August 18, Dean Nicholson ran with the seniors in the Falmouth Road Race. No prizes just praises. Said Dean, "There were many a lot younger and many a lot faster, but I made it the whole way" (It's 7.1 miles from Woods Hole to Falmouth.)

There must be many more residential changes as '36s settle down into life as active seniors. Don't keep it a secret. We'll find space to tell the rest of the class in one of these columns. Should any of you or your friends be thinking of choosing the Hendersonville, N.C., area, Paul Guibord has a two-to-three bedroom contemporary high on the outskirts of that city. He'd love to see it owned and occupied by a classmate. Drop him a note at Box 115, Route 1, Etna, NH 03750.

After some 40 years of an exciting association with Southern Natural Gas, EdRedington has retired from the SONAT board of directors. Several years ago Ed tried to wind down his work as a lawyer by retiring from his law firm. (That twohour commute each way from Islip to Wall Street on the Long Island Railroad he could gladly do without.) But various directorships and other positions have kept him active. He says that even as his business activities dwindle he still finds there are not enough hours in the day. In those short hours, however, he does squeeze in travel, tennis, golf, and horseback riding. Stay as young as you are, Ed.

The Summer issue of the magazine carried the obituary for Joseph W. Bishop Jr. We now learn that the Bishop family have set up the Joseph and Susan Bishop Educational Fund (c/o the New Haven Foundation, 1 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511). Joe's wife, Susan, writes, "I am assured by the director that Dartmouth could come within the scope of the fund, although it is primarily concerned with the New Haven area."

More news next month about the progress in plans for our 50th, June 6, 7 and 8, 1986. To beat the attendance record set this year by the class of '35, 436 people

must turn out classmates, associates, children, etc. What a good deal: show up for a great occasion, enjoy youself, and help '36 set a new record. Mark your calendars June 6, 7, and 8, 1986.

Three Dartmouth classes were represented aboard the MTS Argonaut during a ]une cruisearound the British Isles. Pictured, left to right, are John Gillespie '54, Sandy Gillespie,Lois Abbott, widow of Charles W. Abbot '26, Anne Mertz, and Walter Mertz '36.

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