1929

Commencement '96 was held on the Green for the first time, and except for more chairs and space, Baker Library was still the background. The rain held off, and it was cooler than usual for Tune The speaker was David Halberstam, who received an honorary doctor of letters degree. His speech was a wonderfal mix of humor and advice. The valedictorian's remarks were sound and also whimsical, which he could well afford, being a 3.97average student. For the first time in Dartmouth's history, the bagpiper leading the procession was a graduating student. Ail in all a grand occasion which we were proud to attend.

Dartmouth and our class have lost a true mend. Dr. Frank Foster died in May after a lifelong service to his fellow man. Frank was an excellent doctor the kind we all wish for with wonderful bedside manners and a caring concern for his patients. We were fortunate to have him and Petie as both fnends and neighbors in Pinewood Village for years. In spite of Frank's own failing health during the last several years the well being of others was uppermost in his mind. There was a beautifal memorial service for him at the White Church in Hanover. Dud Orr was one of the speakers We shall miss him, his good humor and wonderfa smile. Petie will be moving to Harvest Hill when that retirement home opens in Lebanon in November. The facility is associated with Alice Peck Day Hospital, where Frank served for years as a volunteer doctor.

A fetter from Creighton Fricek '70 tells of his father Elmer Fricek's death in April We want to share some of the letter with the class in next month's column, Rip's tribute: skills16 SpUmed all lesser aims to learn the Of men who sought to serve since time began, Uplifted us in weaknesses and ills And proVed he truly loved his fellow man."

31 Pinewood Village, West Lebanon, NH 03784

Karl Michael '29 recalled, p. 26