The famous dog days of August are upon us as this is written with horrendous wildfires, tornados, and flooding from storms; but you will not get to see these notes until the November/December issue. We are told the College is doing well, with graduation and reunions taking place as regularly planned.

Charles Williams checks in with a nice, long letter. His roommates at Wheeler Hall were Frank Tepper and Dick Bueschel. Senior year he resided at Gamma Delt. Following four years in the Air Force as a B-47 navigator, he went to Cornell law school and then practiced law in his hometown of New Britain, Connecticut, for 46 years. He now resides in Southington, Connecticut, with his second wife, Dorothy. They have their own pool and enjoy the summertime visits from their five children and nine grandchildren. In the winter he skis regularly on the nearby slopes.

Harlan Jessup’s 90th came and went with family members gathered in Topsham, Maine, where he now lives, writes his daughter, Susan Caldwell. Although he has memory loss, which limits his email or phone engagements, he maintains fond recall of his Dartmouth days, particularly the Outing Club and wonderful outings in the woods. He was able to reconnect with Jim McKendry, Manchester, Maine, who visited, complete with his senior cane and great stories to share.

Don Charbonnier reports that he enjoys the scenic seaside views daily from his front porch in Stonington, Connecticut.

Extended cheers to Jon Braestrup for the outstanding efforts in this year’s Dartmouth College Fund. The class finished at 50-percent participation, in the top 10 among non-reunion classes. He’s had some health problems, including eyesight, but retains his positive demeanor and love for the class.

Sadly, we report the passing of Paul Merriken.

—Ken Lundstrom, 1912 Marsh Road, IL Apt. 132, Wilmington, DE 19810; (919) 641-5219; ken lundstrom@yahoo.com