Class Note 1949
George Day observed the Civil War sesquicentennial by visiting the battlefields at Fort Donelson and Shiloh, Tennessee, where his grandfather fought with the Illinois volunteer Infantry and received a battlefield commission and also where U.S. “Unconditional Surrender” Grant emerged from obscurity. Grandfather Henry Franklin Hole also saw Lincoln close up on three occasions, carried his bag prior to a campaign speech and memorialized his experiences in a fascinating booklet. George’s son and nephew shared his visit in the culmination of a lifelong dream.
The Classic Car Club of America gave Bob Rooke its Classic Spirit Award. Bob’s personal collection includes a 1907 International Harvester High Wheeler, a 1930 Model A Ford, a 1934 Packard and a college-reminiscent (he wishes) 1947 Cadillac.
Pat and Punchy Thomas will host the traditional Sunday brunch at their home in West Lebanon, New Hampshire, over the September 29 to October 2 mini-reunion weekend. Anne and George Hartman have moved into the Kendal, so Punchy, (shades of yesteryear) is doing the honors. Also on the program is Thursday dinner at the Norwich Inn, Friday evening in the Faculty Lounge at the Hop and Saturday dinner in the remodeled Wheelock Room of the Hanover Inn, following the Penn game.
Last January we lost three classmates within 12 days. John Hubbard Wheeler died on January 15 in West Palm Beach, Florida, where he lived. Hub spent 31 years as an investment banker in Connecticut and was heavily involved with skiing and boating for most of his life. He leaves three sons and a stepson, to whom the class sends its condolences.
Four days later Randall Huntington Bright died in his hometown of Rome, New York. Hunt made his career with Revere Copper & Brass and spent considerable time on church-related activities. Hunt is survived by his wife, Shirley, and two sons, to whom the class sends its condolences. Hunt’s twin brother Tom Bright predeceased him in 1998.
Donald Frank Farnsworth of Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, died on January 27, followed the next day by his wife, Joan. Don’s career was with McGraw-Hill, where he served as a group vice president. Our condolences to their daughter and three sons on their loss of both parents.
—John Adler, 75 Silo Circle, Riverside, CT 06878; (203) 637-8822; (203) 637-3227 (fax)
