Here’s an update on our mini-reunion. Dates are October 28 to 30. This year we’ll be at Pierce’s Inn on Thursday night and the Inn on Friday and Saturday. Ray Dewees and Susan have sold their home and moved or will move to Ohio. A big thank-you to them for sharing their house with us for so many years. You should have the mini notice by now. Remember, for Thursday bring your own spirits. Class of 1946 will supply the wine. Already old standbys Hank Parker and Dr. Bob Clifton have signed up. Gus Gillaugh announced he’s coming. Not sure I’ll be there. Have some problems now because my wife died on August 1 and there’s much to be done here.


Spoke to old Richarson Hall buddy Don Gile. He’s long retired from banking and living in Natick, Massachusetts. Talked to Dr. Guy Van Syckle. Long retired from his practice, which was radiology. Tried to get Larry Bartnick. Thought he was in Tennessee but now he’s listed in Leesburg, Virginia. I’ll keep trying. And a long talk with Stan Gates—he’s lives in Novelty, Ohio (and that’s no joke). Long retired from advertising and Republic Steel. I think he’s one of the few men who flew B-24s over the “Hump” in India during WW II.


Our James Jones died on December 23, 2009, and Bertram P. Ibelle died on August 25. We extend our deepest sympathies to their families.


—James M. Coleman Jr., 578 Navesink River Road, Red Bank, NJ 07701; (732) 741-5079; jscmonmouth@aol.com