1950

At last fall's meeting of the executive committee, it was decided that we would seek ways to identify with the class of 2000, in anticipation of our 50th Reunion. To that end, I thought it would be fun to compile a list of '50's grandchildren in that class. Since we were the largest class to graduate up to that year, we'll set a new record of 50th Reunion grandchildren. The kids who get in will hear next month, so please let me know if one of your grandchildren makes it. In addition to compiling a list of the golden Reunion grandchildren, we are seeking ways to "bond" with the class of 2000. If you think of ways, please pass them on. Any suggestions will be welcomed.

As of this writing, I haven't heard from any of the Floridians, snow bunnies and natives, as to whether a planned minireunion ever came about. Will someone let me know, please?

Dolph Cramer wrote to tell us that BillStone died just before Christmas following surgery for lung cancer. Among many fond memories of Bill, dating back to their very first day on the campus, Dolph remembers buying the Model T. Ford with him at a junkyard in Norwich in the spring of 1947. He says we'll see the Tin Lizzie again at our 50th.

Johnny Oakley reported in from Greensboro, N.C., and says that he and Ann, "had one of those good years where nothing major happened."

Dodie and Charlie Abbe are golfing it again this winter, this time in Florida. They've rented a house on the water in Englewood and "work almost every day on lowering our handicaps, without much success." In Columbus, Ohio, Tom andJeanne Sour's family all live within a couple of miles of them. His son now runs the family traffic signal and highway safety hardware business, and Tom is "still working but not as hard." Probably means he now takes off Saturday afternoons and Sundays.

Like many of us upon retirement, Helenand Bob Tredwell contracted the travel bug last year. They made extended trips to Mexico, Hanover, Panama, Florida, Gettysburg, and Cape Cod. Bob works parttime as an insurance consultant and Helen is involved with a day-care center.

Bobbie and Jim Birney's family continues to grow with his daughter producing grandchild number eight and her son getting married. The Webers, John andShirley, also moved around a bit last year from their base in Evansville, Ind. Trips included a family reunion in Colorado, a Bike, Hike & Helio trek in the Canadian Rockies, and a long visit with Howie andLiz Richmond in California.

Dr. Jim and Serene Farmer have four of their five kids living nearby in northeast Ohio; one son is "lost forever to the South." Jim's retired but keeps active at the local hospital on the board and on several committees. He and Sally exercise their aging vocal chords with the local church choir. One last note. Ray Head and a few others complain about seeing "the same old names" in this DAM space. My answer: Hey bubba, you know how to correct that.