1941

As this secretarial scribble is begun in June, for August reading, I find that some of my notes, unlike the persons described, are showing their age. For instance, the Second Annual Gulf Coast Mini-Reunion in March has not yet been reported. Organized admirably by Don Taber and the late Bill Banford, the luncheon get-together brought 17 classmates, plus wives, to Sarasota. President DonStillman and Pat were there, of course. LewJohnstone, with better-half Beanie, was the genial toastmaster. Doug and Anita Bridge came from nearby Ruskin, ditto Bill andEvelyn Hammond, who call Inverness their home, but very wisely spend their summers in cooler upper Maine. Similarly, Bob and LilLempke are residents of Fort Myers, but return to their house on the water in Rhode Island for the summer months.

Also present were Hank and Esther Fisk, who call Port Charlotte their home now. Hank loves the fishing in the Myakka River, though he avoids the many alligators who also like the area. Esther still misses Mary Hitchcock and Dick's House where she worked for many years. Larry Barnett, a long-time-no-see, came over from Innisbrook, where he golfs eight days a week, he said. He also recounted that his career as a dentist got off to a late start following his early departure from Dartmouth—too much poker and Dean Neidlinger, in that order. Bill and JeanHotaling also enjoyed the mini while on their yearly escape from Hanover winds to Siesta Key. Chuck and Pat Reed came up from Naples, where Chuck enjoys serving as an auxiliary policeman. Mort and JacqueMcGinley were there from far-off Colorado Springs, perhaps trying Florida water skiing as a change from the snow version they're used to enjoying. Walt Winchester, the Dunedin doctor and almost the only native Floridian in our class, was present for the festivities. (DickPace chided me by mail for giving Walt sole possession of the native Floridian award, noting that his original and present residence in Pensacola is still considered part of the Everglades State.) Other attendees were the Sarasota regulars: Don and Betty Taber,Norm and Janet Locke, Phil and ShirleyHall, John and Marge Kelley, Tom Trump, and yours truly.

And now a salute to Barbara Young and Winnie Tepper for their devoted efforts through the years in co-chairing the women's activities for the class. Their outstanding work was especially evident at reunions and in their helpful support of class widows. The class is indebted to you, Barbara and Winnie. The class is also fortunate that Lucy Winship, Steve's better half, has agreed to fill this very important post for President Don Stillman.

A March letter from Norm Jones in Burlington, lowa, advised that they had just concluded a vacation in Florida which included a visit with Stu and Audrey May at their new home in Spring Hill. Norm had missed our 50th because of prostate surgery, but he is fine now. He retired ten years ago after selling his 130-year-old family wholesale hardware business. The Joneses raised four children, son Norman being a Dartmouth '68 who is unhappy with his College today. Big Norm is less bitter, but as part Indian he thinks it's childish to give up the Indian symbol, Wah-Hoo-Wah, etc.

Peace and good health!

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