1911

Bequest Chairman,

This column this month will be mostly about the coming important event in the life of 1911 — our FIFTY-FIFTH REUNION, what is being arranged for your enjoyment, and what others have to say about it. The responses have been prompt and enthusiastic for which we thank you. An analysis of the replies so far received shows that 34 men with wives, six men only and seven widows will be at reunion. Of these 19 couples and six widows will start the festivities at the Mountain View. This total of 81 compares with 147 who were present at our 50th. This is especially gratifying as forty classmates have passed on between June 1961 and February 1966. If all those who at present plan to attend reunion, actually appear in June, 1911 will have recorded the largest number ever present at a 55th reunion. Of the 49 men who have not sent in the return postcards or have not otherwise replied, 36 live too far away or are not "reunion-minded" and probably may not be expected. Most of the seven doubtful ones indicate difficulties which will be hard for them to overcome. Most of the other 13 non-repliers will probably show up when the time comes, as they have in the past. Here is the list of widows whom we will be greeting: Marian Agry, Lillian Cooper, Ruth Mathes, Mildred "Rollins" Rambeau, Helen Russell, Katherine Sterling and (probably) Helen Wheeler. All but the latter will be at Whitefield.

In the case of reunions occurring at Commencement time, the program is pretty much set by the college, and class affairs must be fitted in between and around the college events. Registration will be at any time on Friday afternoon at reunion headquarters followed by dinner in a private dining room in Thayer. The evening will be taken up by the Dickey reception, Glee Club Concert, and Players' performance. Saturday morning is being kept open for individuals to choose their own pleasures. The annual Alumni Luncheon and meeting takes place at noon in Leverone Field House. We then will adjourn to old College Hall dining room where Bill Curtis and John McDonald used to pick up our "molege coupons." This might be termed a cocktail hour until we go to the Drake Room in the Hopkins Center, for our class banquet and business meeting. Sunday morning will be devoted to the Commencement exercises. Then for a final meal together there will be lunch served by Jeannette Gill in Thayer Dining Hall. If any wish to stay over until Monday morning that may be arranged.

South Fayerweather, newly renovated and with private toilets throughout, will be 1911 headquarters with overflow into Fayerweather. Unfortunately for us the Hanover Inn will be in the process of reconstruction and at this writing Jim McFate did not know how many rooms would be available. If you are hoping for one or a unit in the Motel it will be advisable to write Jim McFate direct. Such requests will be honored on a first-come first-served basis. The college bursar handles all reservations for dormitory rooms. The procedure is for the bursar to mail applications to all members of reuning classes in April to be returned to him with the covering deposit. Your reunion committee has nothing to do with room reservations and application to them will only result in delay.

To make reservations at the Mountain View address your letters to F. Schuyler Dodge, Whitefield, N. H. Rooms will be available on Wednesday afternoon, June 8, 1966, and until your departure for Hanover.

It is with regret and great reluctance that we add the name of Burt Burbeck to the list of deceased classmates. Except for our 25th reunion we had not seen much of Burt as he spent all his adult life in London. It was a pleasure that Bee and I frequently spoke of, to have dinner with him and Mrs. Burbeck one evening in one of the famous London restaurants. The date of his death was December 15, 1965.

There are a few new addresses for some of our meandering classmates. Cap Maynard has settled down at 73, Avenue de Grammont Tours (Indre et Loire) France. Howard Randerson will be found at 99 Lincoln Ave., Danker Village, Albany, N. Y.

Eben and Doris Holden gave the Clearwater Dartmouths the pleasure of their company for a few days on their way to spend the rest of the winter in Raleigh, N. C., at 3609 A Anclote Place. Spring will find them at their favorite Sebasco Estates where they have a home and Doris runs an attractive gift shop.

Harold and Bertha Moseley, regretting their inability to be at Whitefield last June, promise to make up for it next June. Bertha adds "We had a lovely letter from Mary, relative to picture and festivities."

These very happy words came from Livie Chase: "I am thankful to be able to say that Bill (Heine to us) is making progress. He has had a terrible time, so ill over a year. God is very good to me to let him be with me this Christmas. Our oldest grandson (20) has enlisted in the Army and has to report four days before Christmas."

Here is the latest news from Dan Porter: "We sold our home in Lebanon September 8 and moved to a trailer October 8 on the farm of our daughter, Ruth, and her husband in Meridan on road to Claremont by way of Cornish Flat. Thirteen beautiful homes have been built on our place in Lebanon. We enjoyed our neighbors and greatly appreciated their kindnesses and courtesies."

From Julia Dunning we learn: "The ice age has already hit these parts and I am holed in for the winter. I get my exercise peering out the window at the elements. I did the rounds in October to see Stephen in Ann Arbor which he likes a lot and where he has bought a home, and then to Holland, Mich., to see Catharine and her three boys. As always, end in Chicago with my bachelor Julia Jr. who would be glad to ticket any old or young Dartmouth potentials to any European ports. She is a travel consultant with International Travel Service in the Palmer House Bldg., 116 South Wabash."

Among the comments about reunion, are a few samples: Troy Parker, "Janet not interested, but daughter Ellen said she would come along." Ed Keeler: "We look forward with joy to seeing our old 1911 friends." Josh Clark: "Have enjoyed mailings from 1911 work horses; hope we can exceed the 1910 figures." Marian Agry: "Looking forward to June. K. Sterling and I will come together." Ruth Backus: "Wish I could come but I will be in Scandinavia." Miriam Morris: "So very sorry, but I expect to leave for Europe, May 6." Al Hormel: "My daughter and husband expect to go to Hanover with me." Red McLaughlin: "Will go to Whitefield if I am not tied up on a job." Harold Card: "Ethel says she may have to go about in a wheelbarrow. If so, I will paint it green." Inez Adams: "Am trying to make arrangements but can't make sure at this time." Dorothy Odlin: "Heartbroken. Just too far away and no prospect at present for New England trip." Margaret French: "It is difficult to make plans so far ahead, but it is gratifying to be included in the class list." As so many others have written: "SEE YOU IN JUNE."

1911 Class ReunionHanover - June 10-12, 1966

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