1936

Before we close the books on the '89 Alumni Fund activities, let's take a selfish and prideful look at the final results with respect to the Green Derby, Group III. With a participation index of 93.1 percent (highest), and a dollar objective of 97 percent (third highest), the combined rating for 1936 led the field at 190.1 percent. Congratulations to Clay Mellor, who refused to bow to the bludgeoning by a small group of dissenters and to his merry group of hardworking sub agents. They joined a group of 25 other non-reunion classes who, raised over $l00,000.

For the first time in many years June and I were unable to join the lobster festivities on July 19 at Phyl England's delightful coastal hideaway in South Freeport, Maine. Our back-up secretary, Ross Martindale, filled me in with the weather reportcloudy and foggy followed by, after meal, a real healthy shower—and a list of 62 participants. There were a few names on the list who hadn't shown up for a number of years: Lillian and Roy Adams, fleeing the heat and humidity of Westchester County (I hope Lillian found a suitable setting for an oil painting in spite of the fog and overcast), and Barbara and Vic Kiarsis with whom I last cracked lobsters at the Thomas estate on Birch Point some ten years ago. Elizabeth and Joe Millimet played hookey from the law world of Manchester, N.H., or the cool comfort of Cotuit on Cape Cod. I was especially sorry to miss chatting with Peg Reitman Carter and husband, Neil, ana with Peggy Lancaster and daughter Beverly. Pete Fitzherbert swelled the attendance record by bringing his daughter Nancy, her husband, Ron Walker, and grandchildren Becky and Claire Walker. The Walker family are on their way back to their home in England after several years in Hong Kong. It was good news that Lindsley Brigham and daughter Julie were able to join the group.

Connie and Henry Mascarella are filling their days and spare time working for the Aplastic Anemia Foundation of America. Aplastic anemia is a rare blood disorder wherein the bone marrow fails to produce blood cells. Very little is known about this disease or its treatment, so for personal reasons Connie and Hank are working to increase public awareness, sponsor research, and provide service wherever possible.

It is too early to report the results, but the class of 1936 equivalent of Clarence Demar, Dean Nicholson, plans to participate in the renowned 10K Falmouth Road Race late in August. Dean has joined a group of senior runners for a number of years and has always finished well in the midst of good competition. Good luck, Dean, but me—I'll take 18 at Round Hill C. C.

And remember, you all, '36. Reunion, June 10-12.

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