Where, oh where did the summer go? Too much rain and not enough time to get ready for our move to Kendal at Hanover, where we are now living. Life here is good—even better than that! The staff who work here and most of the inhabitants are extremely friendly, the food varied and delicious—it is a daily joy.


In the midst of unpacking and still living among boxes in our apartment, we are so very sad to note tragedies happening around us. Dartmouth and the communities of Hanover and Norwich lost a most faithful servant: Angus MacDonald Russell ’52 died suddenly just two weeks after his co-workers and many friends gave him a rousing retirement party. A beautiful memorial service was held for Angus at the Dartmouth Outing Club and attended by a multitude. The speakers quoting Angus’ wit had us laughing through tears.


We are glad to know that when we are finally unpacked and settled in here we won’t think about moving again.


Rip adds:


“The field was full of candidates


Who saw our job as one more crown


Our Jim brings stature of his own


To join with Dartmouth’s ever greats.”


—Mary Lougee Ripley, 80 Lyme Road, #411, Hanover, NH 03755; (603) 643-6464