1918

Do you want a newsy column? Then speed your reports to your new scribe before the second of the month. A few 1918ers have done so on summer activities.

The Syl Moreys, Steve Mahoneys and George Woodruffs gathered in August for a few days at Lincoln, N. H. En route they saw the Stump Barrs, Amos Blandins, and George Stoddards in Hanover.

Roger and Ruth Howland enjoyed the summer at the home of their daughter in Radnor, Pa.

Dwight J. Edson has become a great grandfather and his golf has yet to recover from the shock. Allan C. Gottschaldt writes when we visit Cypress Gardens we will find him listed in the Winter Haven phone book. Does that mean free beers, Al?

Hearty applause to Jake Bingham for the justly earned award Class Newsletter Editor of the Year. To George R. S. von Kapff, from one old Head Agent to his successor, “Congratulations, Baron! You kept alive the devotion of 1918 to Dartmouth.”

Thomas O. Groves is busy with literary and historical research and in the Orlando, Fla., Library weekly confers with Harold S. Glendening. Tom has lost copies of his music and lyrics of “Heave To” and “Oh Doctor.” Who can send such to him? Glen also writes of the above.

Mel and Frieda Southwick were kept young entertaining children and grand- children.

Lester Granger still has his wonderful elan for life. He writes a perfect picture of the contrasting personalities of Grover Cleveland Lord and David Lambuth and the contribution each made to his life.

In July the Dick Whites visited at the Tom Shirleys’ Cape Cod beach home. White there Dick found 86-year-old Fred Rockwell, former garden writer for the Mew York Times, and was shown an artistic photo of the latter done by our Fritz Cassebeer.

Lois Morse writes of the generous response of our widows, stating, “Wish I could visit them in person for we all love Dartmouth and its men.”

Sylvester M. Morey scouts the native trail with “Can the Red Man Help the White Man?,” a Gilbert Church publication. It is an inspiring report of a conference with leading Indian chiefs. It shows the Great Spirit—God, if you wish—is universal to all.

Thanks to the watchfulness of the TedHazens, Fred W. Morse is now in good health. T. Reed Montgomery got clearance to run his motor boat and now must be challenging par golf.

The Paul Miners did no traveling for Helen was recovering from a serious illness. Then Helen wrote Paul followed with surgery.

Bill Shellman is happily employed at the Mt. Prospect National Bank.

Cyril N. Angell and Kathrine have moved to Doc’s old home town, address Edgewood Street, Randolph, Vt. 05060.

Frederick W. Cassebeer has won more honors by creating a new white original flower. Marcia must be his inspiration.

1918 held its annual summer reunion of Rhode Island classmates with 100% atten- dance when Lou Huntoon enjoyed the bachelor entertainment of Louie Hobbs.

Betty and your scribe hope to see many of you at Tom Shirley’s Brae Burn and the Harvard game on October 24.

Your secretary, on behalf of the Class, has written notes of sympathy to the families on the deaths of Edward P. Shaw 3rd,Kenneth W. Jones, Horton L. Chandler, and Michael F. McDonough. Further report on each will appear in this or a subsequent issue.

Secretary, 95 North Lansdowne Ave. Lansdowne, Pa. 19050 T rpfiKurpr 45 Rip Rd., Hanover, N. T. 03755