1955

Charles Kuralt may have seen more of rural America, but any '55 who has attended all or most of our mini-reunions can testify to an in-depth visit to most of our largest cities. Thanks to our kind hosts, the recent visit to Denver proved to be a memorable one. Ably led by Harry Lewis, the local committee provided a great visit concentrating on the history, the arts and culinary attributes of this vibrant city. Thanks to the location, several local classmates, not seen in many years, such as Jim Lauber, Jerry Samuelson, Geoff Snow and George Schmitt graced us with their appearance. From a greater distance, seldomseen Dave Flintner and Al Pef rone added to the more than 50 people in attendance. Al, only a furlong from the local Hot Springs racetrack failed to bet on Smarty Jones in either the Arkansas or Kentucky derbies.

Though weather predictions were for showers each day, and despite its need for water, the Denver skies were mostly blue. Fridays dinner in the mountains west of Denver courtesy of Ed and Carol Wilson gave a magnificent view of the city below. Ed had skied Wednesday morning, making it more than 50 occasions on the slopes last winter.

Roger Sherman, living in Fairfax, Virginia, was observant and kind enough to forward an article from The Washington Post column, 'Ask Tom," written to by Cyril Muromcew. In it, Cyril lamented about the poor lighting, perhaps consisting of a votive candle, found in many restaurants. Unable to decipher a wine list, Cyril kindly asks for "Chateau Potomac, well chilled." Tap waterinother words. Soon to reach our 50th, it could be the vision that's failing, Cyril.

At a small family plot near Elmira, New York, an eclectic group of friends gathered to remember Ace Hall. Organized by Aces oldest daughter, Beth, friends from Elmira, high school, General Dynamics and Dartmouth came to pay their respects and eulogize his memory. At a later reception Harry Ambrose, John Demas, Randy Hayes and John Ballard contributed their fond remembrances of his life. Also present were Woody Goss, Joe Mathewson, Web Wilde, Jim Nelsen and Tom Byrne, who, along with Ace, was born and raised in Elmira.

Ty Auer succumbed to cancer on March 27. On behalf of the class, condolences to Jean, his wife of 42 years, and sons Lance, Grant and Brad '88.

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