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The good news is first. Class Agent Fran Fenn reports that our class exceeded its $95,000 goal for the 1996 Alumni Fund by more than $11,000, with $106,203 total "cash in." Congratulations to Frank, the regional agents and the memorial gift coordinator, Jane Handrahan.

Walter Heer writes that he hopes to attend the 60th Reunion on June 9-11, 1997, despite the fact that he is somewhat handicapped with Parkinson's and arthritis. While Walt and Ginny reside in Sun City Center, Fla., they are spending the summer in Columbus, Ohio.

A letter from Phyllis Swain, Phil's wife, says Phil has been waging a valiant battle with Parkinson's disease for three years. Phyllis is participating in a national Walk A-Thon for Parkinson's research funds on August 25th.

Ann McHugo and her associate, Jennifer Seiler, in the acquisition section of Baker Library have selected the book titles assigned to the memorial books we have placed in Baker for the following deceased classmates: Briggs M. Austin, The GrandTrunk Road, by R. Singh; Marion C.Cruce, A Legacy of Arctic Art, by D. Ray; Louis A. Fucci Jr., West From the Columbia, by R. Adams; Harold G. Gould, Cezanne inProvence, by E. Schmitt; Robert R. Hamm,Stone, Bone, Antler ir Shell, by H. Stewart; J.Russell Murdock, Piano, by D. Crombie; A. Frank Rothschild, Central Park, by B. Davidson; Richard P. Sawyer, The Gold ofTroy, by V. Tolstikov; Richard G. Wood,Houses and Housing, by Ruble Yudell Moore; Douglas E. Butman, M.D., Dictionary ofAmerican History, by T. Purvis; FrederickR. Mayo, Treasures of the English Churches, by J. Robinson; Louis A. Valiere Jr., TheMedici Wedding of 1589, by J. Saslow; Charles Kligerman, M.D., The WaterTemple-, R. Hugh Uhlmann, Folk Art inAmerican Life, by R. Bishop.

We regret to report the death of GibReynolds on June 12, 1996. See the obit.

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