1942

This nice letter from Paul Breck is a class secretary's dream. "Lois and I returned from an auto trip through the Midwest on June 5. We visited Charlie and Louise Hunt on their farm in Atlantic, lowa. Charlie is still very active despite his handicap. We were given an extensive and informative tour of the farm and town, followed by dinner at the country club. Our next stop was in Minneapolis, where we visited Bill andElaine Knoff in their lovely home north of the city. I had last seen Bill in California in 1944. Bill has been retired for seven years and has adjusted well to the change. With the aid of his home computer he assists his son with his contracting business and friends with applicable problems. Bill and Elaine have also been traveling in Europe and the Orient as well as within the U.S. John and Anita Wester were our last gracious hosts at their home south of Chicago. John, although retired, had just returned from a trip to D.C., where he consulted on projects being handled by his former company. Anita, meanwhile, has been in California helping at the home of their oldest daughter, who presented them with their 17th grandchild. They are active in local affairs and enjoy two of their children and grandchildren who live nearby.

"Since my retirement a little more than two years ago, Lois and I have done some traveling in Europe and the U.S. I have been busy with hobbies, our place in New Hampshire, a bit of engineering, and some volunteer work for the town. We would be pleased to welcome any '42s who come this way."

Buck and Pat Buckalew dropped by our North Country place in August. They were living in Hanover for the month in a rented condo on East Wheelock. "Just checking the place out as a possible alternative to Essex Fells, N.J.," said Buck. They have lived in Essex Fells for years and at the Jersey shore in a houseboat. Buck retired several years ago from marketing and advertising in the beauty industry and is obviously thriving. Besides testing life in Hanover, they are thinking of trying the cold six months in Florida.

Art Cox and friend Dorothy Hall also dropped by. Art is still busy with Brookings Institute and loves it. He spends most of the year at work in Washington, D.C., but travels a lot. Then he takes a month on his farm in Fairlee, Vt., and nearly that at Dorothy's place on Cape Cod. They really have their act together.

Wearing an Indian headress, Dr. Howard Halfman made it to the top of the Lake Region Dartmouth Alumni Club. Howie was sworn in as president of the club at its annual meeting. He said that he ran on a platform which included the resurrection of the Indian symbol at Dartmouth. "I intend to wage an active campaign and do everything within my power to see to it that this great tradition is renewed." In his workaday life, Howie is a prominent orthopedic surgeon in the Winnipesaukee area.

15 Indian Springs Way Wellesley Hills, MA 02181