1929

Oh, for words to tell how we enjoyed knowing Duke Barto's warm whimsy when he lived down the hall in Topliff, or to pay tribute to his years of leadership of '29 affairs. Some of us know what it took for him to rise to the top ranks of a Bell System company. How do we describe his loyalty and devotion to the end for his childhood love, Horty.

Larry Lougee's book on his war experiences and how he met Mary in Norway is available in the archives of Baker Library; it takes us inside his fine life. These things become a part of us all if we get them written down.

You wives and children of' 29, unhampered by our modesty or lethargy, have a wealth of these things that you can share with us. Send them to our new secretary, Mary Lougee, at 31 Pinewood Village, West Lebanon, NH 03784, or to Art Nighswander. The job is for all of us. Each name we mention brings warm memories to hundreds of friends in '29 and nearby classes.

We now hear we've lost Steve Balkam,Perley Perkins Jeff Stearns, Ralph Stevens, and Walt Wilson. And secretary of '31 at the Medical School Frank Foster reported the death of Dr. Wayne Bryer.

Bill Davenport writes from Claremont, Calif., about his roommate Joe Ruff and tells the way he shares his own days. Bob Fairchild reports the death of Walt Hetfield. These letters will come in '29 Up.

Remember how Jeff Stearns' ukelele livened up our old reunions at Shady Lawn Motel? I wish I could tell you my joy at sharing a recent project with Walt Wilson and tell of his love in attending Marion in her wheelchair.

Tell evil when you have a way to fight it, Or wrong when you can see a way to right it, Tell sadness—there are some times when we should; But first tell whatsoever things are good.

Harold C. Ripley, Box 630, Monument Beach, MA 02553