1955

Tom Hardenbergh, recently deceased (see obit), wrote in an article on surviving that "You just have to keep reinventingyourself." This is true of many of our classmates, who,with retirement, have found new mountains to climb. Jim Wiggins and wife Jewell accompanied by Swifty Lawrence, wife Kit, Colin Hunt and Peter Teal left the Canary Islands on November 24 and sailed to St. Lucia. Doug Melville followed their path thru the Internet and plans to help Jim sail up to Rhode Island next year. All mountains do not have to be that high. Adifferent challenge, not physical, is being attacked by Dan Anzel, who has retired from USC Medical School. He has taken up acting, script writing and movie reviews. As Dan points out "everyone" in Tinseltown is submitting stories or struggling to become an actor. Good luck!

Another physician has joined the semi-retired list. John Palmer no longer practices at U.C. Davis, but still dabbles in medicine at the local Veterans Hospital. Plenty of hunting and fishing to fill in the cracks.

John Callahan, a Philadelphian transposed to New London, New Hampshire, is the author of an award-winning play In My Wildest Dreams. It is the story of sexual impropriety by a clergyman, a common theme in recent times, but one that approaches the subject from all sides.

As our ex-goalie in the days of indoor/outdoor hockey at Davis Rink, Gordie Russell still has ice in his veins, being a part owner of the San Jose Sharks. Our alma mater has recently honored him with the prestigious Dartmouth Alumni Award. The accolades presented by the president of the Alumni Council are too voluminous to present in this column. Perhaps John French in the newsletter will present it in its entirety.

The annual executive committee meeting held on November 2 drew a crowd of more than 40, the most in my memory. Ralph Sautter, our perpetual treasurer, asked for approval to maintain our dues at $50. So far 242 classmates have found this anti-inflation move sufficient to comply. Asurplus from the Boston mini-reunion and our regular account has earmarked $15,000 for the 50th reunion. The scholarship committee chaired by Pete Buhler has asked me to inform the class as to the "whys" of continuing solicitation. With executive committee approval, the fund is available, with a few criteria, to children or descendants of our class. Upon reaching the 50th reunion it is hoped, with College approval, this money may be given to a fund giving preference to descendants of the class.

The evening festivities after cocktails/dinner were the class awards to three of our colleagues for their contributions to society and to Dartmouth. Recipients were the Rev. Joe Herring, historian and author Dick Hogarty and Gill Lenderking, retired from the Foreign Service but still active in private adventures overseas.

A firm timeframe has been set for the Portland, Oregon, mini? Midi? maxi? reunion from Wednesday to Sunday, September 17-21, with opportunities before and after to view this beautiful part of our country. Betty Brady has been helping John Braestrup and his wife, Justie, in getting this difficult task organized. In addition, Betty has agreed to head our widows committee, which was approved overwhelmingly at the executive meeting.

Recent College cutbacks dominate the Hanover scene, from librarians to swimmers. Even Tom Byrne collecting for Rotary charity on Main Street found giving somewhat down. Speaking of being down, Gene Elsbree was active in getting Buddy Teevens '79 to speak at the Menlo Merls Club. He must have had a longyear, particularly in contrast to his predecessor, now at Notre Dame.

The Woodstock, Vermont, tourist appeal captured Dave Winograd. While wining and dining, he struck up a conversation with my wife, Jill.

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