1929
Since our last column, the class has lost two members: John H. Quebman of Falmouth, Massachusetts, in October and Dudley W. Orr of Concord, New Hampshire, lately of North Branford, Connecticut, in December.
John and Adelaide enjoyed the many opportunities of retirement living on Cape Cod, including golf, "blue" fishing, sailing and, in the winters, skating. As with many of us these activities became spectator sports.
Dud and Florence-Gene lived in Concord during his long illustrious career, and when health failed, moved to Connecticut to be near one of their daughters. Dud was a trustee of Dartmouth for about 30 years, and served on numerous boards in Concord and statewide. In a speech to the Alumni Council in '71 he said, "No college can be superlatively good in view of what is happening in our country today without women among its undergraduates." In 1972 he received an honorary doctorate of law from the College. He and John Dickey shared a love for their Labrador retrievers, and at one time he wrote a letter to the mayor of Concord, in the name of his 13 year-old dog, protesting a proposed leash law.
We have enjoyed re-reading "How Golden the Years" prepared in '73 for our 45th reunion by professor Robert Sokol, and want to share a few tidbits: "Various mean incomes of '29 members currently: retired, $27,000; working, $47,000."
"What is Dartmouth's greatest strength? 33 percent, the alumni; 22 percent, tradition of excellence; 22 percent, location; 13 percent, faculty; 11 percent, leadership; 11 percent, willingness to innovate; 7 percent, undergraduate education; 4 percent, student body; 4 percent, academic facilities; 3 percent, liberal arts emphasis; 16 percent, miscellaneous strengths; 17 percent, no answer to the question."
So much for the past and on to Rip's view: "With youthful zest we knew what's best When we were eager students. We've now become tired old alums More noted for our prudence. No matter how we try to please It's just as well we have trustees." Our condolences to the Quebman and Our families.
Mary Lougee Ripley, 31 Pinewood Village, WestLebanon, NH 03784; (603) 643-6464
