1942

The snowbirds had their own mini-reunion this year in Florida. Peggy and former class president Dick Rugen threw a beautiful party at their home in Long Boat Key that was attended by Barbara and Wally Fair (down from Hanover), Joan and Harry Jacobs (from Irvington on Hudson, N.Y.), Alice and Bill Lowenthal (of Falls Church, Va.) Joan Gray (over from Lake Wales, Fla.), and Lori and Milton Williams. Joining the '42 fun was the Rugen's daughter Kate-a tennis wiz from the class of' 83. With a wonderful spread and plenty of liquid refreshments, it was easy to forget the lousy weather.

Missing due to a prior commitment were Millie and former class president JackCorwith, who live just a short distance away in Venice and whom the Williamses saw for dinner a couple of times. The Corwiths were looking forward to visiting with Dottie andDutch Schaefer in Stuart, Fla., in April. They reported, too, having talked to Warren Kreter, and that Margaret has recovered sufficiently from her hip operation this past winter to enable them to get in the car and visit Florida. Another Sarasota regular visitor, Proc Page, did not make it to Florida this year. He and Ruth were going to Mexico to visit their son and his family in March before two knee replacements scheduled for spring, one in April and the second in May.

Huntly Allison sends along a recent program for a recital at Hopkins Center, which says on the cover: "Spaulding Auditorium's Hamburg Steinway concert grand piano was purchased with the generous gifts from the Friends of Hopkins Center and Hood Museum of Art; the class of 1942, in memory of Allan Dingwall '42; and anonymous donors." Huntly adds that every time they have used the new piano the class of '42 has been so credited. A nice recognition of our gift.

Heard from Roy Eldridge in Hingham, Mass., concerning the recent deaths of two of his roommates, J. B. McEntire, whose obituary Roy was kind enough to send me, and Bill Provost. Roy reports that he is pretty much retired from the practice of pediatrics and spends considerable time in the care of his very ill wife, Susie. Roy, incidentally, probably has set some sort of record with three children (L. Lincoln '68, David '70, and Elizabeth '81) and one granddaughter (Rebecca '94) graduating from Dartmouth. Is there anyone out there who can top that? Let's hear from you.

Gerry Searles left Bob at home and traveled to southeast Asia last year with a congenial group of 20 led by retired Dartmouth geography professor Bob Huke '48 for three weeks. She said it was interesting and great fun.

Your help is needed. This is the last call for the 1998 Alumni Fund; the deadline is June 30. We are well on our way to achieving the 1942 goal of $100,000, but as usual it will take a last-minute effort to put us over the top. Buzz Cassidy asks that you get your contribution in the mail soonest.

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Lest The Old Traditions Fail June 15-17, 1998

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