NEWSMAKERSEsther Wood '26 was the featured speaker at the 44th annual meeting of the Maine Retired Teachers Association. She spoke on "What I Have Learned From My Students." . . . George Nickerson '24 and his wife, Ruth, posed for a Central Maine Morning Sentinel camera as they prepared for a turkey supper to benefit the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter in Waterville. . . . Charles "Chick" Nawfel '37 and Howard A. Miller '40 were inducted into the Waterville Area Boys and Girls Club Inspirational Hall of Fame. . . . Ruth Crowell Knight '42 represented the College at the inauguration of Bernard Knoth as president of Loyola University in Baton Rouge, La.
MILEPOSTS |
Fletcher Eaton '39, 50-plus correspondent, is recovering at home following a bypass last fall.
TWENTIES
Marie Holmes Ray '23 resides in the Hollywell Health Care Center in
Randolph, Mass. She says that her only regret is her first marriage, though she
did make up for it in her second. She loved to write and fortunately was able
to fulfill that love through her 38-year career as owner, editor and reporter
for the Bridgewater Independent. . . . Helen
Dresser McDonald '23 resides in Waterville, Maine. She taught high school
English for 25 years, with a brief hiatus to raise a family. At 93 she contends
that she still has a lot of things to do and people to see and attempts to stay
physically fit by walking with the aid of her cane. The only thing she wishes
she were still doing is driving her own car. . . . Paul
W. Gates '24 is happily married to Olive Lee Gates. He has four children
and 13 grandchildren. He retired from Cornell University in 1970 and is now
doing some writing . . . but is not expecting to raise his income level! At 93
he does a good deal of work in the Cornell library and enjoys hiking in the
woods. . . . Donald Freeman '26 has been happily
married to Isabel Freeman for 68 years and enjoyed a fulfilling career as a
teacher, principal, superintendent and community worker. A local newspaper
classified him as one of the 50 people who had shaped Haverhill, Mass., over
its more than 300-year history. . . . Stanley C. Brown
'26 is retired, spends his time practicing the piano and the organ and
endeavors to stay physically fit by exercising and walking each day. He recalls
the excellent science professors Colby had and says, "Professors Wheeler,
Stanley, Perkins and Chester took the time to clarify their subjects
considerably." . . . Edith Grearson Moncy '26 has a
close relationship with her family. Her three daughters and five grandchildren
keep in close contact with her and all planned to spend Christmas at her home
in West Medford, Mass. She stays fit by eating properly, keeping busy and
exercising daily. One thing she wishes she could do more of is work in her
garden. . . . Ruth E. Dow '27 of Nobleboro, Maine,
though partially blind, still carries on her genealogical interest in all Dow
families. She has 14 file drawers of 3 x 5 cards with information about
individuals that she uses to update the now 1,000-page Book of Dow. She recalls
fondly Professor Dunn of the English Department, who helped her to write and to
memorize an essay after her original essay on the need for a new gymnasium for
the girls was deemed unacceptable because it would let the alumni know of the
poor facilities. . . . Marion Daye McKinney '28 is
grateful that she received her master's in physical education at Columbia
University because it allowed her to enjoy a career teaching physical education
at Limsbury High School. She and her husband, Bill, have two children and five
grandchildren. Since retirement, she spends her time volunteering for McLean
Home in Limsbury. She also enjoys doing crossword puzzles. . . .
Joseph B. Campbell '29 has practiced law since 1932. He is happily
married with three girls, two of whom graduated from the University of Maine
and one who graduated from Colby. Campbell fondly recalls his association with
the Zeta Psi fraternity, saying that he felt tremendous pride for the academic
achievements of his brothers. He also attributes in large measure whatever
success he achieved as a student to the supervision, encouragement and
discipline he received from the
upperclassmen. . . . Alice Paul Allen '29 is retired
after teaching mathematics for many years. She says that the best decision she
ever made was to attend Colby. Her son, James, is a professor at Cal
State-Northridge in Northridge, Calif. She stays physically fit by taking
exercise classes and walking. . . . Philip R. Higgins
'29 retired from New England Telephone in 1973. He now spends his time
playing bridge, reading, doing church work and working in the Mason Lodge. He
has two children, three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Higgins
would like to send best wishes for good health and happiness to all Colby
people but especially to the 50-plus group. . . . Ruth
Bartlett Rogers '29 resides in a nursing home in Oxford, Miss. Her
daughter, Mary Lou Owens, says that she is in excellent physical condition
despite suffering from an Alzheimer's-related disease. Owens also adds that her
mother loved Colby and, if able, would love to keep in touch with the 50-plus
group. . . . Frank J. Twadelle '29 has been blessed with
a big family. He has five children, eight grandchildren and one
great-grandchild as a result of two marriages. He remains very active playing
tennis three times a week, golfing once a week, reading often and maintaining a
healthy diet. . . . Carolyn Herrick Critz '29 resides in
a retirement home with her husband, Richard. She enjoyed a career as a nurse,
and her children have followed in her footsteps with careers in the medical
field. To keep fit, she and her husband enjoy ballroom dancing and walking the
paths in their retirement home. . . . Vinal G. Good
'29 says that he has never regretted marrying Dorathy, his wife of 50
years. Together they have two children and two grandchildren and are proud of
their family and all of their successes. Good was appointed assistant post
judge advocate at Fort George G. Meade in Maryland during World War II. He has
retired from a career of law and service as a member in the Maine House of
Representatives.
THIRTIES
Mabel Dolliff Craig '30 does not have much to say except that she and
her husband, Andrew, are enjoying life in Pilgrim Place Retirement Home after
many very active years. . . . John A. Chadwick '30
and his late wife, Hazel, raised two daughters, whose offspring gladdened their
days. He spent four years as a grade school teacher, was in YMCA work for about
40 years and ended his career as vice principal of a high school for 14 years.
Weather permitting, he likes walking to stay in
shape. . . . Bob Stirling '31 says he cannot think
of one bad decision he has made. In fact, he is very content with his wife,
Dot, and their cocker spaniel, Sparky. Since retirement, Stirling spends much
of his time golfing. In 1956 he entered the newspaper hole-in-one contest and
aced the 147-yard shot, winning the Sterling Revere Bowl. Besides golfing,
Stirling keeps in shape by raking leaves in the
fall. . . . Frederick R. Knox '32 has spent 42 years
as an ABC minister in Maine, Vermont and Massachusetts. With three children, 10
grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, he remains very busy simply enjoying
his family. He keeps fit by walking over a mile each day and says that he
wishes he were as young as he feels. . . . Christo T.
Nasse '32 says that the best decisions he ever made were to move to Florida
and to marry his second wife, Beatrice, after the loss of his wife of more than
50 years. He has two children, both of whom are happily married. He is taking
advantage of retirement by playing shuffleboard and bridge and taking a
calculus class at Daytona Community
College. . . . Donald M. Christie '32 says that the
best decision he ever made was to marry his wife, Dorothy. They have two
children and two grandchildren. Christie enjoyed a 35-year career as a teacher,
principal and superintendent. In 1991 he concluded the task of organizing a
Christie family history. . . . Barbara Johnson Alden
'33 says that the best decisions she ever made were going to Colby and
marrying her husband, John. Together she and John had three children, 10
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Alden now spends her time attending
a class at Merrimack College and volunteering. To keep physically fit, she
regularly walks and rides her bike. . . . C. Malcolm
Stratton '33 married Dorothy Stratton in 1993 after the death in 1987 of
his wife of 53 years. Together they share eight grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. Stratton had served for over 30 years in the U.S. Army
when he retired as a colonel. Now he spends his time doing volunteer work at
his community hospital. To keep physically fit, he walks at least one mile a
day. . . . Ellis M. Anderson '33 says that he cannot
at this time tell what the best decision he ever made was because he still has
many decisions to make and hopes to be making them for many years to come.
Anderson has one daughter and three granddaughters and spends much of his time
writing his memoirs. He tries to stay healthy by exercising with
weights. . . . Charlotte Blomfield Auger '33
recently celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary with her husband, Nestor, her
son and his family. She does not have much to say about her life except that
she and her husband live quietly, thankful to be able to get up each
morning. . . . Anne Tuck Russell '34 is enjoying traveling to
different places in the United States with her husband, Frank. After years of
teaching English at the ninth grade level, she has retired to reading and
playing bridge twice a week. She also would like to add that she is glad the
O.J. Simpson trial is over. . . . Arthur W. Stetson
'34 says that the best decision he ever made was his choice of a mate,
Helen, 55 years ago. Together they have two children and six grandchildren.
Stetson retired in 1978 as a legal consultant in the Department of Veteran's
Benefits in Washington, D.C. He now spends his time doing mechanical and
decorative repairs on his home. He also serves on the board of trustees as
secretary at an associate reformed Presbyterian church, where he is an elder.
Following by-pass surgery, Stetson keeps in shape by bicycling, walking and
being chief vacuum operator in his household.
Correspondent: Fletcher Eaton
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