1920

Just as I was despairing over the dearth of news, there came a good newsy letter from Hilda (Mrs. Kenneth) Spalding, who writes, "I can account for two '20 canes. Ken's is at my camp on Winnepesauke, and I use it when there. Mine is right here with me at Taylor House in Laconia, a wonderful place to live. I use this cane quite often and many have asked me about '20's 20th. Lovely memories of past reunions. I rather think Doris (Mrs. Norman) Richardson may have hers at the Pheasant Ridge Care Center in Peterborough. My son from Amherst (N.H.) took me to see her recently. Same old Doris Gave up my car four years ago, and how I miss it. [So do I miss mine, despite Hanover's great shuttle bus system.—A.W.] I hope you locate more canes." I hope more follow your example, Hilda.

Less cheery is a note from Tommy Thomson Jr. of Vista, Calif., forwarded by Hope Frey. He reports that his mother Anne(Mrs. Earl) Thomson "is in pretty good shape physically but has no memory capabilities. My wife and I live about a mile from her and keep an eye on her. My three sisters and I are all in good health."

After a long stretch of "green" winter, a goodly amount of snow Tell on the Upper Valley in time for a white Carnival.

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