1949

The Valley News recently headlined a story that only Vermont could produce as more important than wars, deficits, tax cuts and the like. Seems that a woman named Shepard has a dog that bit some cows in a pasture owned by a man named Lamb. The dog, of course, was part pit bull. The woman, angry about the accusations, claimed her family was always the black sheep. Honest, I did not make this up. Last opportunity for me to remind you about the minireunion scheduled for October 3-5 for the Penn game. Details in the newsletter, but if you lost that, contact me or John Stearns (603) 643-8242. And another reminder for next June for the 55 th reunion. Chairman Vail Haak tells me that we have about 120 responses, indicating pretty healthy attendance. Nice article in The Boston Globe about Don Durkee, still active in the family business which is in its 83rd year down in Lynn, Massachusetts. Durkee-Mower makes that wonderful Marshmallow Fluff,which all us kids love. John Adler is basking in pride, having received the prestigious E-Lincoln Prize for his work and leadership in creating Harp Week, two electronic programs based on the famous 19th-century publication, Harper's Weekly. John received not only the recognition but also a $50,000 award and a replica of the Saint-Gaudens bust Lincolnthe Man. By the way, if you have never visited Saint-Gaudens' homes and workshop down near Ascutney, you are missing a real treat. BB Crawford reports a dinner this spring at Tom and Sue Towler's place in Florida. Present also was the touring specialist, Punchy Thomas, and John and Vi Adler. John blushed becomingly when they toasted his award. Our music director, Ort Hicks, has been under the weather of late and could probably use a pick-me-up from old friends. For my usual bad news, I report the deaths of Ted Baumann, Bob Underhill and Mike Ireland. All '49ers are memorialized through the Alumni Memor- ial Books Program with a Baker Library book and appropriate plating. For instance, former president Burt Proom is recognized with a book titled Henri Cartier Bresson—City and Landscapes and Bob Swift with National Geographies Photographs—A VisualLegacy of the World. Our monthly luncheons at the Norwich Inn continue with good attendance and President Trunce has asked Irl Marshall to see if he can stimulate something similar in the Chicago area. I note that only 20 percent of the alumni body participated in the recent balloting for the newest alumni trustees. That's a pretty sad turnout.

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