1927

I am devastated to report that SteveTracy died January 5 at home in Cornish, N.H. after a massive heart attack. As you know, he was co-chairman of the 60th reunion, and because of his proximity to Hanover, had taken a very major role in the plans and arrangements. Only two days eariler both Steve and Brad Fuller had written us that plans for the reunion were firming up well and that a record number of returnees was expected.

Jonathan B. Rintels has changed his winter address in Vero Beach, Fla., to Apartment A 323, 2100 Indian Creek Blvd. Ext., but his zip is still 32960.

Also recently moved is Gordon Colby. He has a new house at 232 North Road in Woodbridge, Conn., only 250 yards from his former home. A son, Jonathan, has moved into Gordon's old house, which, understandably, gives a comfortable feeling to all. Jonathan, together with two other sons, Terry '56 and Jim '54, who came over from England, did yeoman work with the moving. Gordon added his name to those of John Hough, JackDraper, Brick Stone, and Chuck Brewster, who had already written us of their plans to return to Hanover for the 60th.

We had a good letter from Cam Clokey which noted that he and Sarah are fine but that they are not up to coming to Hanover next June. Cam keeps in close touch with his former roommate and fraternity brother, Bud Wesselman, who is not well and will not be able to attend the reunion. However, Cam and Sarah plan to travel June 15th from their home in Sun City, Fla., to visit Bud in Winter Park, Fla., and have assured us that, on that date, the three of them will drink a toast to 1927 and old memories.

Charlie Huntley ventured north and east from Tyler, Tex., last fall to attend the funeral of his brother in Norwich, Vt. En route, he took time out to phone us to bring us up to date concerning his recent activities, to say that he expects to be back for the reunion, and to reminisce about Dartmouth in the mid-twenties.

The plight of the hostages still being held is more than just a concern for Jackand Nancy Andrews. In Springfield, Mass., they are deeply involved with church and local groups in efforts to obtain the hostages' release. Of special interest is Thomas Sutherland, who was taken in Beirut in August 1985 and who has been a close personal friend of the Andrews family for many years. The accompanying photo, which appeared recently in the Springfield Morning News along with a long article describing local hostage efforts, shows the concern of Jack and Nancy as they read a recent letter from Sutherland's wife, Jean.

Jack has recovered well from two hip replacements in 1986 only to be now bothered by four displaced disks in his back.

We were saddened to hear of FrankFellingham's death on November 29, 1986. He had been in failing health for several years. We have sent the condolences of the class to his family. See the obituary section for details.

60 YEARS AGO TODAY

The senior class elected W.C. Cusack,president, D.C. McCall, vice president, D.C. Arnold, secretary, and H.B. Cummings, treasurer. B.L. Barde retains the College boxing title in the 145-pound class. The Athletic Council awarded D's plus a gold basketball to nine team members, including J.F. Picken, H.S. Fey, and A.M. Welty manager after the College's first intercollegiate basketball championship.

End of message for this month. We look forward, hopefully, to seeing a goodly number of you in Hanover next June.

Nancy and jack Andrews '27 read a letter fromjean Sutherland, wife of Beirut hostage ThomasSutherland. The Andrewses have been involvedin church efforts to obtain Sutherland's release.See the '27 column for more details.

11 Rolling Lane Wayland, MA 01778

1927 1987SIXTIETH REUNION-JUNE 15,16,17