CLASS NOTES | SUMMER 2024 | 51 many times over 70 years— memories and dreams! James Slater Davidson III left us on Feb. 21, survived by his child sweetheart, Karen (Kenerick) Davidson of 64 years, three children, 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. After Lehigh, ROTC helped Jim become a second lieutenant at Ft. Knox (the rest of our class got drafted). He then worked for Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company in Los Angeles and Houston and later owned an industrial compressor distributorship. He was an Eagle Scout, an active member at Holy Spirit Episcopal Church and in his subdivision that housed his “finishing house” and, most of all, Lehigh alumni club president. Recently, he suffered from chronic lung disease, but they had a great family reunion of over 30 members (four generations of Jameses—III, IV, V and VI). Last time I saw him was our reunion, running to get to the picnic after coming from a grandchild’s graduation. Jessi McMullan ’05, my current Bulletin adviser, sent me the obituary of Joan Andrews, her predecessor. We loved her and visited her often on our many trips to Lehigh. I couldn’t get away with anything! Back to the missing parts of the 65th reunion articles. Lynne and Leon Harbold ’59, at dinner with the Campbells, asked me if Gil Cowan founded the Lehigh club hockey team (because he always had his woody wagon filled with hockey equipment). I called Pete Mitchell, and he said no, because when Pete joined Phi Gamm, he saw Chuck Rogers ’56, who went to high school with him in Buffalo and asked Pete if he would play with them at Lehigh! Marianne Bux is happily into her new townhouse after many renovations. She missed the reunion because her college reunion was the same day as ours. She and Bill planned most of our previous parades with awards. She would be proud of her successor, Carolyn (Townsend) Shields ’90. We had a moment of memory for Brooks Goldman on his birthday and memorial service at Bethany Beach, Del., with June and family at our dinner. Talked to Linda about Tom Healy’s peaceful passing and our visit with him five years ago at our 60th. Enjoy the races at Saratoga! Betsy is busy as Bob Holcombe’s caregiver at home. Bob Hirsch was busy watching his wife and the Orioles win. Jack Hobby and Don Garaventi didn’t make it between distance and illness. Fred Smith was distance. Bruce Gilbert’s conflict was his reunion at Peddie School at the same time. Jack Wright is busy caring for his wife, Nancy, after three strokes. I found out that they were in Charlie Burgdorf’s wedding (Sigma Chi roommates). Bill Glose was at a good friend’s 100th birthday celebration. Ed Hummers was mowing the lawn when I called, but he is now his wife’s caregiver. We had 85” of snow between the two Bills playoff games in January, with 400 shovelers cleaning the stands and the field. Gary’s Barber Shop really did not take the Bills season ending too well. Dropped winning pass, missed tying field goal and just missing going to the Super Bowl! This year is going to be a test with many player changes, but wait until next year! We are all watching the new $1.7 billion stadium being built right down the street from us! Greekers to Jim Davidson, Bob Libutt, Corinne Pierpoint Townsend and Joan Andrews. ’59 Bob Teufel, 1 Stoklea Drive, Emmaus, PA 18049. (610) 967-2049 (H); (610) 3930565 (C); rteufel@aol.com By the time this issue hits the mail, or your email if you prefer, we will have celebrated our 65th class reunion. So, I promise the next issue will be stuffed with reunion news. One of the reunion highlights is the opening Brown and White Night with the celebration of reunion class awards. Paul Prestia gained the honor this year. Paul has been an active member of our reunion committees over the years. He is an Asa Packer donor and had a successful career as an intellectual property attorney. Past winners are Dan Bayer, John Canova, Fred Feus, Beall Fowler, John Harmon, George Karr, Gene Mercy, Jim Swenson and Bob Teufel. In making his calls encouraging classmate attendance, Paul heard from our senior class president, Carl Schier, who said, “I received your message. I have a conflict and won’t be able to attend. I get around without difficulty, am involved in community activities and have two or three private cases that will close this year, one of which conflicts with the reunion. I have outlived most of my clients. See you at the next reunion.” Well, I certainly hope we see Carl and many more at our 70th! Someone once said the secret to longevity is to keep moving. So, abiding by that wisdom, in January, I made my annual trip to Patagonia, Argentina and the Carrileufu River Lodge. This was my 20th year fishing with my friend and host, Pancho. Fishing is always excellent and so is the food, company and Malbec wine. Not a bad flight as it’s direct from JFK to Buenos Aires and only a twohour time difference, so no jet lag. If you enjoy fly fishing, add that to your list. And remember the words of Lee Trevino: “The older I get, the better it used to be.” ’60 Williams E. Millsom, 67 Mystic Road, North Stonington, CT 06359, (860) 235-3618 (C); bill.millsom@gmail.com Hello, classmates! As I write this column, spring has come to New England, and we are hoping for some dry weather. My wife, Gill, and I went to Florida for the month of February and, upon arriving, contacted John Cunningham. He and his wife, Karen, were late arriving in Palm Beach as his youngest son, John Jr. ’06 was married in late January. John Jr. was the third of John’s sons to graduate from Lehigh. He did arrive in time to attend the annual Lehigh alumni gathering in Palm Beach and went with Nat Day ’62. We later had dinner with John and Karen. John reported he was unhappy that he had a small medical procedure that was keeping him off the golf course. I learned on Facebook that Craig Anderson and one of his old New York Mets baseball teammates, Ed Kranepool, had visited The Villages for an autograph session. Bill Ross’s wife, Dottie, did not make it to Florida this winter due to extensive construction to their condo building. She did contact us as we drove home to let us know that John MacWilliams died. As you know from reading past columns, John had been suffering from various medical problems for the last few years. John was an ATO and a strong supporter of Lehigh. He will be greatly missed. Nothing else to report. Hope to hear from some of you before I write the next column. Editor’s note: In the Spring 2024 issue, it was reported that Chris Segal ’24 is Alan Segal’s grandson. He is his son. Our apologies for the error.
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