Class of 1923
The new name at the head of this blurb (not the stuff coming out of the megaphone, that will be explained later) came about during the class meeting at the Nugget during the Boisterous Fifth, at which Pudge Neidlinger was elected president and Frankie Doten and Kip Couch were re-elected treasurer and class agent.
Next to the election the main business of this meeting was a private showing of our class movies, and those in the galleries applauded warmly as our former colleague, Ex-Mayor Carbaugh, was viewed in the final reel, the Barbecue Scene, which was perhaps his greatest triumph. The boys also seemed to enjoy the spectacle of that farmhouse being removed from the landscape, shingle by shingle and brick by brick.
In case you do not recall these occurrences and would like to regain your youth, make your reservations now for 1933.
The reunion as a whole was a very large success. Absolutely the most joy per dime of the twenty dollar tax that is available anywhere. And every one of the 108 veterans who were there will O.K. that statement. Even Irish Flanigan, who was imported all the way from New York to pull one of his better stories, which he delivered from a stance on the ceiling of the Grill, trying to miss some of the hundreds of hard rolls that came his way. By the way, at this affair everyone was given a copy of a song Joe Pick wrote specially for the occasion.
Everything was worked according to the schedule mailed in advance. There were dances. There was a golf tournament. In this latter competition Vic Cannon took last place and was rewardec with an infant's size thundermug. Other winners were Hal Baker (best gross) Ralph Duffy (blind bogey), Karl Williams (best selected nine holes), George Fuller (most sixes), Len Marshall (most nines).
There was a baseball game, a pitchers' battle between Baldenspurger and Dizzy Vance, which '23 won 29 to 4. There was an all day picnic at Harry Hillman's old camp at Mascoma, now owned by Doctor Parker. The success of this affair was due largely to the efficient handling by Hockenson of the large fund that was subscribed for three milk cans full of Cherry Smash, and to the appearance of Doc Parker himself in his familiar role of advisor in matters of the heart. Mike May asked most of the questions.
There was plenty of work connected with the party and Sherm Clough, Brooks Palmer, George Fuller, and Frank Donovan did the lion's share of it. And George Musk, his charming wife, and his movie camera helped a lot.
The half dozen wives who showed all had a lot on the ball. A fine bunch of women. Roy Height had one with him only a week old. Others, more seasoned, included Mrs. Ike Coulter, Mrs. Ted Caswell, and Mrs. Stan Ungar (he should have done it long ago.)
Boiled down, here are the three principal reasons for the Fifth's being a wow. One, the fire siren, which kept the entire Connecticut Valley informed of our whereabouts. Two, the b a 111 e-c r y HOOPER D O O P E R, shown with its daddy, Shorty Dixon, above. Three, Prohibi- tion. About the battle-cry, in the event you don't like it, reserve j udgment until the next time you are pie-eyed, re- peat it loudly half a dozen times, and it will always be one of the .. s most cherished of your battle-cries.
Your Secretary has this to say about his job: Chicago is a poor place to pick up '23 news. The next time a secretary is elected a change must be made in the qualifications necessary. In the first place he must have personal qualifications, and in the second place he must be located in the East so he will come in contact with a lot of '23 men. In the meantime, if you want news, you will have to supply me with it. This is not a plea. No pleas will be made. Except pleas for money. This warning is now broadcasted, that if I do not hear from a man I will probably manufacture news about him and it will probably be libelous.
Chesley Bixby and Barbara Brooks got married on June 14 in Haverhill, Mass., and were attended in part by Walt (Strongfort) Rahmanop and Rusty Sargent. Look them up at their dove-cote located at 83 North Ave., Haverhill.
Eight days later Stan Richmond and Eleanor Pelton Adkins did the same thing, only at Christ Church, Cambridge, and are keeping house at 32 Juneau St., Cambridge.
Brooks Palmer and "Charlie" are still pretty keen about each other and an announcement like the above may be expected any time now.
Don Moore and Mrs. Moore (nee Marie Esch) are living in Evanston, 111., and Don is with the Sumner Sollitt Company, builders. One of these days we shall likely have an announcement of a birth in this family.
Jordan Marsh recently put on a Food Preservation Show, and this accounts for Frank Doten's inability to make the Fifth, as he was in charge of the Frigidaire end of the show.
Bud Friedman of Milwaukee took hold of a necktie factory which was pretty well on the rocks, and in two years' time he has the place well up in front. He does not know this accomplishment of his is going to be published, but this column will always try to hand out as many compliments as possible.
The class has had to discontinue subscribing as a body to the ALUMNI MAGAZINE. The annual class dues of $3.50 were intended to cover this item, but payments have been too slim to turn ; the trick. So, commencing with the next issue in November, if you want to receive the MAGAZINE, .make out a check for $2.00, payable to the DARTMOUTH ALUMNI MAGAZINE, Hanover, N. H., and shoot it in. As I understand it, our class will be the first class to subscribe as a class that ever gave it up.
On parade to the oval
Secretary, 102 North Sheridan Road, Highland Park, Ill
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