1947

Writing for November, let me conjure up memories of my first fall, in Hanover, 1943. We had a great football team, and lots of DOC activities, with Ross MacKinney. But I remember sev- eral Sunday afternoons with a community service group, helping farmers, or rural families, with any kind of chore, fix-up, or other job, as needed. It was always interesting, and I wonder if Frank Weber or Pete Townsend or Norm Fink recall these help the neighbor trips, as I do. So much for the past. Now to something from "today," give or take a year or so.

Here goes with some comments from classmates who have led busy lives, and chose to elaborate in our survey.

Don Delahanty writes from Auburn, N.Y., that after 1947 graduation he attended N.Y. Medical College, and then State University of lowa, prior to starting his medical career. Don's specialty was orthopedic surgery. He retired in 1994, but still serves on the Auburn Memorial Hospital board of trustees. Don played lacrosse in college, and tends even now toward activities such as skiing, sailing, tennis, and gardening.

He and wife Jacqueline enjoy travel and hope to join the class at 50th, June 6, 7, 8, 1997. When we see them, there'll be lots to discuss, as they raised a family of nine children. The list reads like a "child of the year" citation. Congratulations, Don and Jackie, on a tremendous accomplishment, and especially, Don, a thank you from some of us codgers who have had new hips and knees, and a restart in life's activities. See you next June.

Bill and Betty Enright live in San Diego, where Bill served as district attorney for 20 years. He then was appointed a U.S. District judge, serving there for 23 years. He adds, he has been a senior judge for the past five years. No word as to retirement, so it may now be 6-1/2 years. This is a remarkable record of achievement and service, and we're proud we can add this small word. Bill and Betty hope to come East for 50th.

Alan Goldstein and his wife, Vivian, write from New York, N.Y. Goldy has been associated with four shoe manufacturing firms, and is now president and chief operating officer of all four enterprises. Way to go! Alan's outside interest is in Israel Tennis Centers Associated. Through his efforts as planned giving director, more than a dozen tennis centers have been established in Israel, and are used by Jewish, Arab, and Christian children. A wonderful effort in a fine cause. Goldy responds to the retirement question with "probably never." Sandy Gross in Larchmont, N.Y., writes a very brief description of his career: "Advertising." He sees no retirement in the near future. His hobbies, however, may fit in with some retirees in Florida: swimming, and beach-combing. I know, as I have bags of shells and rocks, but how does one do this hobby in a N.Y. winter? Another question for next June.

Richard and Lee Jacques are living in Alberta, Canada. Dick's career was in exploration management with Mobil Corp. He was actively involved with Boy Scouts in both the United States and in Canada. They have been retired since 1985. I think I detected a hopeful intent in his "maybe" as to Reunion in Hanover, next June. See you soon,

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