When Inspiration Strikes
To The Home Section:
Although I am rapidly approaching my 80th birthday, I feel that I would be remiss if I did not write. I thoroughly enjoyed your article  [ "Look Anywhere, and See Design," June 11 ] .
Helen Baier  [ the writer's wife ]  and I returned to Syracuse University last fall for the dedication of the new Delta Kappa Epsilon (Deke) Fraternity House. Among those present were Roy Simmons Sr., class of '25, and Charlie Brannock, class of '25  [ designer of the Brannock shoe-measuring device ] , both in their 90's.
After Roy cut the ribbon he once again told the story of having roomed with Brannock and how Charlie was always getting up in the middle of the night to work on some calculations. Finally, after Simmons complained about not being able to sleep, Brannock said, "Simmie, I'm working on an invention and if it works I'll cut you in on the dividends." Simmons went on to say, "I saw Charlie recently and asked him where my dividend checks were, and he replied, 'Simmie they're in the mail.' " That got a laugh from the brothers.
Since you may not have heard the story, I felt that it was worth retelling. ALBERT F. BAIER Bellpark, L.I.