Class Note 1951

Fifty-one out! It’s time to start making plans to return to Hanover for our free 65th reunion, scheduled for September 30 to October 2. The College will cover the cost of our rooms at the Hanover Inn, as well as most meals and other expenses. Fall color? No charge. Get-togethers with old friends? Priceless! We expect a big turnout. Don’t miss this special celebration!

As a preview, 44 of us gathered in Hanover for a mini-reunion on a picture-perfect fall weekend that all agreed was one of our best ever. Highlights included presentation of a Spirit of ’51 Award to Dick McFarland, a delightful dinner at Amy and Henry Nachman’s house, a barbecue picnic at the Tom Dent Cabin overlooking the Connecticut River, a convincing 49-7 football win over Sacred Heart and dozens of catch-up conversations among small groups of returning ’51s. The McFarland family turned out in force; on hand were Dick’s wife, Joyce, son Jim ’86 and wife, Janet, and grandson Matt ’16. Dick was recognized as a “legendary icon” in the Twin Cities, where he has been a leader in the financial community, the work of important local foundations, major not-for-profit organizations and local Dartmouth activities. Classmates on hand included Howie Allen, Sel Atherton, Al Brout, Mike Choukas, Chester Cotter, Don Dworken, Carl Glassberg, Pete Henderson, Bob Hopkins, John Hoskins, Herb Knight, Pete and Lu Martin, Sandy McDonald, Dick McFarland, Peirce McKee, Loye Miller, Henry Nachman, Charlie Russell, Dave Saxton, Jack Skewes, Jack Weingarten and Joe Welch. It was a special pleasure to welcome back four widows: Marcia Clayton, Babs Hall, Dotty Mori and Trula Jennings Smith (widow of Champ Smith).

To everyone’s delight, Charlie Russell volunteered to succeed Dave Batchelder as editor of our class newsletter. Charlie and Peggy Reid live at the Woodlands retirement community in nearby West Lebanon, New Hampshire, along with Jack and Connie Skewes and (soon) the Nachmans, whose Hanover house is on the market.

We report with sadness the deaths of Peter Dallman, Dick Patton, Hap Person and Karl Starch.

—Pete Henderson, 450 Davis St., Evanston, IL 60201; (847) 905-0635; pandjhenderson@gmail.com