In a ’62 Class Notes column earlier this year we made use of a trademark of 20th-century American humor forever associated with the famous comedy team of Bob and Ray, namely, “Write if you get work.” This prompted a smile and a written communication from Howard Weinberg, who worked frequently with the two comedians back in the 1980s. Howard has been at work on a documentary presentation that incorporates some classic Bob and Ray material that he is preparing for broadcast distribution. As Howard says, “I will write again once I get work, i.e., enough funds to technically complete the film and can announce it is ready for distribution.” Here’s wishing the swift completion of Howard’s project. We wonder if he recalls that the closing part of the Bob and Ray tagline was, if we are not mistaken, “and hang by your thumbs.”

Robert Henry Sarpy Jr. died in New Orleans on July 22. Following graduation from Dartmouth Henry earned law degrees from Tulane University and New York University. He was a prominent lawyer in his city and served in many civic and professional organizations. Henry is survived by his daughters, Annie and Dorothy; his sons Robert III and James; and six grandchildren.

David Ernie LaPonsee passed away on June 23. He was born in New Hampshire and graduated from Dartmouth, Wesleyan and Harvard. David was a lifelong educator and was known for the time he devoted to his local libraries.

—Denny Barnes, 17007 Barn Ridge Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20906; (301) 460-4523; dnbarnes62@verizon.net