1950

Joe Medlicott reports that our 6oth reunion, held in June, was a resounding success thanks to the untiring efforts of Ray and Maureen DeVoe, who orchestrated an eventful three days. More than 120 classmates, wives and significant others attended. Highlights included an inspired hourlong talk by Dr. Kim; presentation of Class of 1950 awards to Gordon Hood, Frank Harrington, Dr. Bob Wilkinson and Fizz Nichols; a memorial service conducted by our new president, Jim Birney, whose always thoughtful and moving remarks were hamstrung by poor acoustics and a faulty sound system in Rollins Chapel; music by Tommy Ruggles and Lee Sarokin; a well-attended class meeting at which the gift committee voted to apportion $6,000 among the Collis Center, the Dickey Center and the Athletic Sponsor Program.

As an unwanted warmup for the acoustical problems at Rollins, a beer (which he does not drink) and a lobster (which he does not eat) stirred up Jim Birneys gout and sent him for a short visit to Dartmouth-Hitchcock under the expert guidance of Hub Hood, Gordie and Jo Anns son, who was so soon to lose his beloved father.

The late Dick McSorley, posthumously gave to the class color posters made up from a lovely painting of Baker Libraiy done by his wife, Edie. Tommy Ruggles andjoan Mcllwain thoughtfully sent one to me. I've had it framed and hung in my study, where I see it every day. Yes, Tom, my heart and thoughts were with you all in June.

I have not often written of our classmates deaths in this column. DAM's unfortunate decision to eliminate obituaries from the magazine has caused me to rethink the matter. Since not all of us have computers, I will report these sad events now and henceforth. Full obituaries will appear at www.dartmouthalumnimagazine.com. I strongly dislike and disagree with the maga- zines decision.

I am sorry to have to report the deaths of Richard Glenn Ceely, William R. Collins, Wiliam B. Gumbart, Gordon H. Hood, Anthony S, Poltrack, Charles H. Solberg, Thomas J. Sours and Robert H. Woody.

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