Class Note 1944

At the time of this writing (August) we are anticipating a great turnout for the mini-reunion in September. Thanks to Penn Frost and his many reminders, we have 34 people coming back for the Friday night dinner. The usual supportive Hanover area crew, including Bob and Ann McLaughry, Wemo Epply, Clint and Libby Gardner, Jim and Alice Hardigg, Burt and Esther Bickford and Harry and Mary Morse will all be on hand. Joe and Lizanne Vancisin, Ben and Betty Jones, Ezz Hale and Ruth, Charlie Spallino and Barbara and Stan Barr and I never miss a chance to get back. Penn Frost, friend Anne and Penn’s son Carleton P. Frost V ’74 round out the list of regulars. In addition, we have regained Fred and Trudy Daley and Jack Riley and Pauli, who have missed the last couple of minis. The big surprise is the appearance of several familiar faces who have not attended for several years: Jean Allen, June Morgan and Richard Meyer are on that list. Richard is coming north from Virginia for the first time in many years. But the long-distance prize goes to Jim Towsen, all the way from Houston. Jim will be back for the first time since the 6oth reunion, and is bringing his two daughters and son with him. 


Dick and Carol Ranger, who are usually in the New England area this time of year, called with regrets. Dick’s bad knee is causing him some balance problems, which makes traveling uncomfortable. For two people who have kayaked and skied and climbed their way around the world for many years, this is surely a change of pace. Another change of pace: The U Penn football game will be played under the brand-new stadium lights at 6 p.m., so tailgating will start at 4. 


—Betty Munson ’44a, 23 Linscott Road North, York, ME 03909; emmunson1944@gmail.com