1945

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After a week in Barbados (two would have been better!), it is difficult to get back to the real world—and deadlines. However, you have been kind in the news department, which makes the task easier.

Gene Wilkin provides some further thoughts on retirement, specifically service on public boards or assisting businesses that need expert advice. He cites his father's experience in "turning around" a local manufacturing company, followed by similar success with another company—both after retirement. And there is always a need for volunteers in a hospital. (Sam Cutler helps out in driving cancer patients for radiation or chemotherapy.) Gene concludes, "As long as the fire still burns in the tummy I have no fear that the classmates of '45 won't continue to climb mountains—and with the pen or voice if the legs are slowed."

My request for information about JohnWashburn did not produce an address but did bring a response from Bob Monahan '29, former Dartmouth College forester. He sent a clipping from a sports column in a recent Manchester Union extolling John's foresight in pointing out (in an April 1956 Foreign Affairs article) that the Soviets utilize sports as a means of furthering their aim of world conquest. The writer notes that John suggested scoring in the Olympics should have two columns, one for professionals and one for amateurs.

Nick and Mary Sandoe were featured in an article in the Claremont (California) Courier on their impending retirement. Nick has been associated with Pilgrim Place, a retirement home for Christian workers, and Mary has been executive director of the Service Center for Independent Living, which provides services for the handicapped. Both intend to continue with community activities but also to see their family and to spend a lot of beach time. Nick swims daily and is going to learn piano while Mary will be doing some painting.

Lisle Carter recently joined the staff of United Way of America as general counsel. He had been practicing law in Washington and prior to that served as the first president of the University of the District of Columbia. Lisle also serves as a Trustee of Dartmouth. Best wishes and congratulations on starting a new career.

Steve and Jean Hull spent Christmas in Oklahoma where they saw Ev and FriedaGaltra. Ev is retiring from Kerr McGee Corporation sometime this year and they will be moving to San Antonio, where they are building a new home.

Harry Hampton reports that Ginny's situation is unchanged and that he keeps sanity by keeping contact with other Alzheimer spouses and by helping at the geriatric assessment unit at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He also is clearing out his family's home after his mother's death and has advice for all "squirrels." "Please don't do this to your kids. Heave out your junk now! It will earn you a place in heaven plus friendly thoughts and smiles."

Winding up on a sad note, sincere condolences are extended to Ray Fontana on the death of his wife, Maria, in late February. She had been ill for several years which kept them from the 40th Reunion, but both had been active in prior gatherings with Ray combining with Joe Michael as humorous and effective auctioneers.

When next you read these notes we will be a month from mini-reunion. Keep it in mind and have a great summer.