1929

Ours was a time when more women stayed at home raising families and doing volunteer work. The class of '29 can boast of a Dartmouth, president, John Sloan Dickey, and his First Lady, Christina, who was an invaluable helpmate during the 25 years he held the office. Chris also graciously presided over events at Webster Avenue. At times when the class met in Hanover, Chris would arrange informal get-togethers at their home. Her project of needlepoint chairseat covers in the dining room at the President's House continues to be much admired.

Kay Andres (Bill) and Florence Orr(Dud) contributed much to Dartmouth affairs while their husbands were Trustees. Katie Black (Dick), after they lived in South America for many years, wrote an outstanding book, The Sun in the North, on their experiences. It may still be available at the Dartmouth Bookstore. FrancesDudley (Charlie) spent four years in the N.H. legislature, and many more years on various boards of local government in the Upper Valley. Esther Nighswander (Art) spent 16 years in the N.H. legislature and on the school board and many years as a trustee of the New Hampton School. Carolyn Shaw Bell (Nelson), retired professor at Wellesley College and nationally respected economist, still writes columns relating to her subjects. Petie Foster(Frank) served in various capacities at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and the Hood Museum in Hanover.

There are countless others we don't know of, and we would enjoy hearing from you to share your lives in future columns.

A recent note from Bob Fairchild, M.D., enclosed an article about Dr. Gordon Smith, who has been actively involved in the practice of medicine since 1933, always having wanted to be a doctor. Since his recent retirement from the medical field he misses his patients and the camaraderie between doctors and nurses. More on this article in '29 Up. A letter from Joan Jackson Thompson announces the death of her father, Charles AnsonJackson. Joan is married to Peter Thompson '55, son of Rupert Thompson '28. Their son is Christopher '87, whose wife is Elizabeth '88. The class extends its sympathy to this special Dartmouth family.

Rip's comment on the election: "A lie is any writing, speech or deed If said or left unsaid to help mislead. A lie is evil, and a man defies The laws of God and Nature when he lies."

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