CLASS of 1921
Finally after two unsuccessful tries two years in succession, ye Sec. landed in Hanover this spring for the annual meeting of the Secretaries Association May 3 and 4, and we beg to report that even if little is done to change the college plant between now and June, 1931, the boys returning for the titanic Tenth that year are due for an eyefull. We had not been in Hanover since June, 1926, and it took us the better part of an afternoon just to get a line on all the changes since that date. They have even dressed up Hitchcock, once famous as the residence of the Sater- Brown twins, in such fancy green blinds that one member of the notorious firm was hardly able to recognize his old home. Incidentally the dwellers on the western side of Hitch no longer have all the splendid view of the cemetery which they used to have, for already there is one new dorm to the west of Hitch, Gile Hall, and another is in process of building. And, of course, even further out toward the Connecticut the new Tuck School buildings are to be put up.
We spent considerable time inspecting the new library, and it is all any Dartmouth man could wish for and more. It gave us a real kick to look back across the campus and see the old library all empty, and realize that no longer did we have to apologize for part of our plant. We also visited the new house given to the Outing Club by the class of 1900, which is situated at the north end of Faculty Pond, and that too is a fine addition to the college plant.
For the benefit of those who once helped get out The Dartmouth, we beg to report that we called on our old friend, Ed Boyle, down at the Dartmouth Press Friday evening, and found him still helping young Dartmouth get out their newspaper. The golf knickers were new to us, but otherwise he was the same old Ed, and we began to feel some of our youth coming back to us as we talked to him and had a good laugh recalling the battle of Ruggles and Hicks to elect each other to some of the more notorious positions in the class popularity election in the spring of 1921. Ed informs us that the same thing happened this year, and that the undergraduate of today is not so different from those of our day as you might imagine.
As for us, we enjoyed thoroughly being in Hanover when College was in session, watching the crowds file across the campus between classes and the groups gathering along Main St. in the evening after supper, and it almost seemed at times as if some of the old familiar faces should show up in the throng again. It made at least one old grad deeply grateful for the opportunity to have been part of it all once, and certainly as we watched the men carrying on their regular routine in Hanover we felt that the student body of today is one that every alumnus can be proud of.
The week-end turned out to be the occasion of quite a 1921 reunion in Hanover, for there were five from Dartmouth's best class on hand, which is something to be proud of, not jeered at as Tammany stuff, as was done by the two Als, Frey and Cate, of 1920, and His Honor, Secretary Horan of 1922. In addition to ye Sec., Harry Chamberlaine and Ort Hicks were in town representing the New York alumni, while Don Mix was on hand as the delegate of the Worcester, Mass., Club, as was Cory Litchard for the Springfield, Mass., men. While in town Harry also lectured to the Tuck School boys on advertising.
We intended to get to see all of 1921's representatives among the residents of Hanover, but we had to pull out soon after the meeting was over Saturday, so our plan fell through. We did see Nels Smith, however, and he reported the birth of a son, Leonard Wayne Smith, in Hanover on April 1. Leonard is Nels's second boy, Nels Jr., now being four years old. Nels reported himself as very busy, for, in addition to his work as an assistant professor in the department of economics, he has been writing a textbook with Prof. Bruce Winton Knight, a fellow faculty member. The book is to be published in the fall by the Ronald Press, and will bear the title "Economics." Nels recently won a prize of $500 with the thesis, "The Fair Rate of Return in Public Utility Regulation," which he wrote in obtaining his doctor's degree at the University of Michigan. Nels submitted the thesis in a contest organized by Hart, Schaffner, and Marx, and won second honors.
George Frost, another member of the Dartmouth faculty, was among those promoted this spring, being advanced from instructor to assistant professor in the department of English. George has been studying at Yale this year, but will return to Hanover in the fall.
From Springfield, Mass., comes word of the birth of George Harris, 3d. The young man arrived in January. His dad is still connected with the dictionary publishing firm of G. and C. Merriam there.
Also from Springfield comes word that the Rev. George Ferguson has married. We haven't any details, but will aim to get some for the August issue. George now is the rector of a Springfield church.
Among those planning trips to Europe this summer is "Doc" Rosenthal, the New York banker.
Those Twenty-oners who play bridge want to keep their eyes peeled for "Rex" King. Recently the manufacturers of Yaniva shaving cream displayed a bridge problem in the windows of numerous drug stores throughout the New York area and offered some prizes for the best solution of the problem. And when the returns were in it was found that "Rex" had won third prize.
Carlton Van Cleve has deserted the securities selling game, having resigned his position with Campbell, Peterson, and Company in New York, to re-enter the selling end of the veneer business.
"Coot" Carder, after eight years selling bonds for S. W. Straus and Company, has resigned to be connected with the firm of F. H. Korff and Company at 225 West 34th St., New York. This is the same organization of which Ort is now a member, and like Ort, "Coot" will sell their securities, which are based on oil royalties.
Walt Lundegren has transferred his activities from Boston to St. Johnsbury, Vt., now being connected with the Cary Maple Sugar Company, which is Clint Cary's organization.
Russ Goodnow missed by just one weekend being in on the 1921 reunion at Hanover May 3 and 4, having journeyed up from Boston for a visit a week previous. Russ is now vice-president of the Hardware Products Company at 103 Richmond St., Boston. Their principal line is gears, pinions, pulleys, etc.
Bord Helmer is a student once more, having temporarily, at least, left the real estate game in New York to enter the Harvard Business School.
Paul Belknap, publisher of the Greenfield (Mass.) Recorder, was in New York recently, representing his paper at a meeting of the Associated Press, and he reported liking Greenfield immensely and the Recorder prospering.
Charlie Stickney was also a recent Gotham visitor, having journeyed over from Boston to help get a sister married.
And that winds up all the dope we have. The slate is perfectly clean as we start toward the assignment of supplying notes for the August issue, so any word of 1921 gatherings, marriages, gossip, or just plain scandal that you can forward to us will be greatly appreciated.
Before we close, however, we should like to state that Cory told us there was a good chance we could outdo our old rival 1920 in the Alumni Fund drive this year, and that is something every officer of the class wants to see happen, so if you have still failed to make your contribution, how's to kick in at once and give us the final boost that will lick 'em!
Secretary, , 7 Lotus Road, New Rochelle, N. Y.
