1940

Dear Class: There was a very nice picture of Martha Bumsted in The New York Times in January. Bill and Nancy Bumsted were announcing her engagement . . . wedding in June. All of that came in via a letter from Bud Hewitt, for which thank you! Bud's mother, Hortense, passed away recently, he informs us, at the age of 96 after a long period in a nursing home. Our sympathies to you, Bud.

Joe Dunford was in New York City over Christmas, catching up on various visitings. He also caught up with a virulent N.Y.C. Flu Bug, which celebrated New Year's Eve with him. Them city toxins are tough! Joe and I have been trading thoughts on seminars held by our respective D clubs. Any other seminar holders out there? Our next one will be at the Coast Guard Academy just about the time you read this.

Next item is from Harry Hoyt—greetings from Vero Beach, Fla.—and a report that the team of Eb Cockley/Harry Hoyt has won the first match of the 1989 season, coming out ahead of the Bill Bumsted/BobLake duo.

I am sorry to have to report the deaths of two of our classmates—Richard N.Hawkes and Stuart M. Anderson—both on January 8. Our sympathies go to their families and friends. Obituaries will appear in this or a subsequent issue.

Here's what Bob Austin had to say at the end of January: "Back at the ranch, we are experiencing our first snowstorm (so to speak) of the winter. A strange winter so far, with lots of above normal temps. All is well here. Regards, Bob." At least we can speak of it in the past tense!

Jack Fitzgerald sent in a remarkable piece concerning the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts, of which he is a member. It is the oldest chartered military organization in the Western Hemisphere, founded in 1637. Also, a 1981 photo of a group in full costume, which goes into the nostalgia file for our 50th. Speaking of which, how about sending in your $150 advance down payment? Joe Bird, reunion treasurer, will see to it that it earns interest!

A brief update from Sue and Ray Dau came in over Christmas. They are well and happy ... children Nancy and Bruce are ditto. Doctor Lew Chipman has the almost-last word for this month. Lew and Janet are fine and continue to enjoy travel as much as Lew's off-time permits. He is still busy with the practice of medicine.

The last word is mine: write!

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