1929

October! It can't be the calendar says July, and real summer hasn't yet arrived in Maine where there is rain and more rain. Our well and pump system is on the "fritz," and workmen keep telling us they'll be here "next week." Does that sound familiar?

At the end of June, Charles Dudley,Art Nighswander, and Harold Ripley set up a '29 luncheon at Kendal in Hanover. Invited were classmates and widows within easy driving distance, and there were 20 around the table. Charlie had invited Stan Colla, vice president of alumni relations; Nels Armstrong, director of alumni affairs; and several at that office who always lend a helping hand. Both men spoke about affairs of the College. A good time was had by all, and the food was great.

After reading Creighton '70's wonderful letter about the life of his father, ElmerFricek, I know I missed getting to know a fine gentleman who contributed much to his community and those close to him. Shortly after graduation he was stricken severely by polio, with doctors giving him little hope of ever walking again. He forced himself to walk stairs, regained the use of his legs, and credited his experience as a gymnast at Dartmouth for the strength and confidence. He lived in Ohio with his wife, son, and daughter, and spent his entire career with the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. He was an avid gardener and woodworker, enjoying the art of building and restoring antique furniture. After retirement he and Jean traveled the world and took pleasure in watching their five grandchildren grow up.

Rip is offering this timely verse: "The elephant's a canny beast Known South to North and West to East As never-ever failing to remember. Republicans now squint and squirm To imitate that pachyderm And do it once again come next November. They'll need much more than squints and squirms If they'd avoid truncated terms."

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