1932

Moody Hill Road Vershire, VT 05079

Do you remember when we looked forward to attending "Big Green" games in the fall? This year it has been a question of how badly has Dartmouth been mismatched against teams not in the Ivy League. Our boys have played their hearts out in the early quarters until the size and speed of the opponents have worn them down.

Our early pre-mini mini, tried this year for the first time, attracted about 24 to the Wheelock Room at the Inn for a postgame dinner. Since a number of those present will have headed for warmer climes by the time the traditional Dartmouth Night is held, the earlier date was especially welcomed by them. Dick Olmstead reported that there will be substantially, more for the main event, October 17-18.

Another 50th wedding anniversary has been celebrated by a classmate. We received a photo of Graham and JeanetteButler, with their two Dartmouth sons, Gill '62, and Jeff '67, and their wives. The Butler seniors now reside in Medford, Ore., following Graham's long career with the Parker Pen Company. Congratulations!

We were not surprised to learn from June Clarke that she is carrying on as Dick would have wanted her to. From cycling in England to tennis with the Sonoma County League to plans for a ski vacation in the Sierras with a granddaughter, she remains as active and vital as ever.

And now, many thanks to those who returned my cards. (I'll be sending out another 25 soon.)

Dr. Sheldon Reed, obviously as alert as ever, is sponsoring five Hmong families, and is teaching English to Hmong refugees, as well as teaching them to read their own "White Hmong."

Chuck Hall reports a continued interest in attending Elderhostel conferences. He has been to 22 in all and enthusiastically recommends them to seniors such as us. He wishes that Dartmouth were among the more than 700 participating institutions.

Mike Cardozo values his interest in his family as a "devotion" of primary concern. His efforts for the causes of peace and civil rights express his hope "to leave the world a little better for the descendants of us all."

Russ O'Brien reports a keen interest in "keeping in shape," while being justly proud of his two Dartmouth sons and two Dartmouth grandsons. One is a sophomore in the class of '89, while the other graduated last year. Russ plans to come to our 55th.

John Palmer lists his family as his most important interest; no wonder, as he surveys his flock: three children, ten grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. They are scattered widely, providing interesting visitations. He is looking forward to seeing John III graduate from the U. of Arizona. He plans to come to reunion.

Bruno Saia reported from California that it is doubtful that he will come to our 55th.

Carl Ward is looking forward to reunion, accompanied by Phyllis, 1932's most graceful figure skater.

One card was returned from Massachusetts, reporting poor health as a major concern, but the card was unsigned. To whomever, we send out regards and wishes for improvement.

We are saddened to learn that Bill Britten passed away in Bloomfield, N.J., on September 30. To his three children, our class extends its. deepest sympathy.

I'm sure that John Zimmerman, Art Allen, Bob Reinhardt, and Harry Rowe would like me to suggest that the tax laws may be more favorable in 1986 than 1987 to make a commitment to our 1932 Reunion Gifts Campaign.

Ben Ezra.

Three generations of Aliens went to Camp Dudley (in Westport, N.Y.), which at 101 years isthe oldest boys' camp in the country, before attending Dartmouth and serving in the U.S.Navy. This photograph and a story about theAliens appeared in a recent issue of a Camp Dudley publication. That's John Allen '56, left, JimAllen '83, middle, and Arthur Allen '32, right.

Graham '32 and Jeanette Butler are shown hereas they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. See the '32 column.