Many thanks to Dan and Amelia Musser, who hosted a glorious mini-reunion at the Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, Michigan, June 12-15. Fifty-two classmates and 48 spouses and friends came from near and far for our largest attendance ever for a destination reunion. The near included John and Dorothy Barker (Michigan), Jack and Frances Welsh (Ohio) and, from Wisconsin, Joe and Frances Bachman and Jim and Betty Jo Nelsen. Sandy and Marilyn Philips came in from their summer place in Ontario. They have recently moved to a retirement community in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, close by Lyn and Claudie Brock, who were also with us. 


Distance travelers included Frank and Nancy Carlton and Jan Braestrup from Oregon, Jim Wiggin (Florida), Bob and Ila Feltman (Arizona), Pete and Annie Teal (Montana), George and Barbara Schmitt (Colorado), Dave and Alice Walton and Neal Allen in from Georgia. Hod and Mabel Symes (Missouri) reported that they “spent some time in the basement” when tornado warnings sounded but had no damage locally. 


Highlights included a lively and informative panel of Joe Mathewson, Gale Roberson and Nick Kotz centered on Joe’s book, The Supreme Court and the Press. Questions discussed were: privacy, public knowledge, televising proceedings—Joe reminded us that “it is our court.” 


Class of 1955 Awards were presented to Harry Ambrose and Paul Merriken in recognition of their contributions to their professions, community and Dartmouth. Earlier a “Resolution of Thanks and Appreciation” was given to Harry for his leadership of the class advisory committee in the composition of a letter to President Kim that suggested possible alternatives where the College could be more supportive of military service. Based on the initial response, future constructive dialogue is anticipated. 


John French and Carole Bailey were married on June 18 in Sharon, Connecticut. Jim and Judy Perkins were among those present.


Jim Cavanaugh reminded us in a letter in the July/August DAM of the efforts of fraternities in our era to effect removal of discriminatory clauses. 


The College advised us that Thomas Carlsen, Ph.D., died April 2.


Homecoming: October 24-26—see you there! 


—Ken Lundstrom, 1101 Exchange Place, #1106, Durham, NC 27713; (919) 206-4639; kenlundstrom@yahoo.com