1947

'As I stroll through Hanover this winter, and cross the campus paths, I can wonder if the grass will need mowing and at the same time watch the Winter Carnival statue take shape. This so far has been the winter of no snow, the second in a few years. I don't know if the snow was man-made, trucked in, or simply scraped together from nearby fields, but this year's statue is a wondrous design of the Grinch sculpted from solid blocks of snow/ice. It seems we're in a season between seasons; and the same can be said for my notes here. We have old Christmas cards with notes to pass on, and there are messages of spring events shaping up.

There is much evidence of some close, long- lasting friendships carrying on since our campus days, stemming from time spent as roommates, at a carnival, or in a classroom. We have a warm narrative from the GeorgeBinghams on their year and Susan's college joys. Bob and Nancy Motlong told of their frequent flying travels and invited us to meet them in Florida, Mexico, or Colorado. BillBuckingham was stuck home and loving it, while wife Mo trotted the globe. Joe Eisaman, our ringleader in L.A., sends along his greetings from Bob and Robbie Dodson. Bob claims to be still a few years from retirement and will start visiting classmates then. Bob must have been only nine years old when we gathered on campus that first year. Robbie spent time traveling with Liz Colton in both Florida and Utah. Al still lives in the memory of many. Also from Joe, a word from Julian Sayer, the Bear, recalling the months living in Woodward Hall with Al and Joe.

Good news from the far North: a thoughtful mutual friend sent word and clippings of an early January retirement party thrown by the city of Anchorage for Alaska's very first pediatrician, Dr. John Tower. In 1954 Dr. John and Betsy, also a pediatrician, arrived in Anchorage in a vintage station wagon with furniture on top. John was following four generations of lovers, from Civil War to now, in medicine and pediatrics. Most of the city turned out in an outpouring of love and respect for the person who had welcomed many of them into the world. They came and brought their grown children and many grandchildren. Some sad moments occurred, but many more good times were recalled, and the recurring theme was how Dr. John gained the trust of the kids through his wit and his caring. Anchorage loves John and Betsy.

Grant Tinker writes from Culver Studios, briefly recalling the early formative days of TV Tink made the observation that the time we spent at Dartmouth looks better and better as time goes on.

Closer, much closer to home, a letter from campus: our class intern, Jane Pfaff '92 (no relation to Russ) writes of her duties for President Freedman, setting up his contacts, meeting with various undergrad groups, and serving as a sounding board for students. Her letter will be carried more at length in Ed Grady's newsletter, but what a valuable insight this fine intern gives our class in return for our support and good will.

A final note from President Hugh Chapin: Class Officer's Weekend is May 8-9. 1992 Executive Committee, officers, and interested classmates are all welcome. It's fairly crowded, so reserve now.

See you soon

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