CLASS OF 1915
Wars, rebellions, civil strifes, and arguments many times originate from errors or omissions which on first blush appear harmless enough but which underneath have the makings of a pretty good scrap, all unbeknownst to the perpetrator. Just as the shot which was fired in Concord echoed around the world, and the assassin's shot fired in Serbia precipitated unexpected events—so too the geographical placing of Casey Jones in Portland in a recent issue nearly precipitated a civil commotion in the state of Maine. What I am trying to say, as you have undoubtedly guessed, is that everybody knows that our one-man band lives and sleeps in Bangor, and wouldn't be seen on the streets of Portland. Inasmuch as such tense rivalry does exist between the inhabitants of these two cities—my apologies to Bangor and Portland.
Without any Warning whatsoever, Ray Perry landed in our Boston midst for the express purpose of educating the Bostonese to the benefits of the Red Book Magazine advertising. His business headquarters are in the Little Building, 80 Boylston St., Boston, and as soon as he can decide between Waban and Winchester the family will come on and get established. We hope that Ray and his family will enjoy Boston for we are glad that they have come here. If your favorite film star's picture has not been published yet in the RedBook, it is useless to write to Ray about it, as that is not in his department.
Our vigilant New York correspondent sent in a New York Tribune clipping which listed appointments and promotions by the board of trustees of the Equitable Trust Company of New York. Some time ago the Seaboard National Bank consolidated with the Equitable, and by the recent action by the board, Kel Rose and Fred Child are assistant vicepresidents. That is what is known as moving in the right direction.
Another news item, this one clipped from the matrimonial column of the "fireside companion" (the Boston Transcript,) recently made public the fact that Mary Elyse Laskey of Marblehead will now use visiting cards bearing the name, Mrs. Gregory O. Lyon. This contract was consummated in Clifton, Mass., January 20, and although somewhat tardy, congratulations and good wishes are extended, with the hope that Mary and Greg will be in Hanover next June.
Does any member of the class own property in Duxbury, Mass? If so, you will be interested to know that the tax collector is none other than our Doc Noyes—in fact Doc is the factotum of Duxbury. The numerous duties which he performs are the only excuse we can think of why the good Doc has not told us that there has been a Mrs. Noyes for over a year. Doc has from now until June to think of a better reason.
Have you noticed that now-a-days the only people who smoke cigars are bank vice-presidents? Apparently Murray Austin, in charge of the bond and trust departments of Harriman National Bank and Trust Company of New York is no exception—in fact admits it, and in the same breath says he is struggling with golf. There must be other class bankers who are doing the same thing, so it might be feasible to arrange our reunion golf competition on the basis of occupation.
From Meriden, Conn., comes word that Art Tower is a practicing physician there, but limits his activities to prescribing for children. Art has a boy and a girl of his own, so he has had some practical home training and experience himself.
I doubt very much if this phenomenon has appeared in print before; if it has it will bear repeating. Last August there appeared in Hanover Patricia Bowler and Patricia Eloise Porter within twelve days of each other. They will both be present in Hanover next June.
Henry Herrman is manager of the bond department for Speyer and Company, New York city, and lives with wife, Marie, at 1165 Park Ave. They have not committed themselves yet regarding the Fifteenth.
Appreciating the fact that all successful politicians were once lawyers, Russ Chase is studying law nights and campaigning days as chairman of the Republican city committee of Springfield. With Ray King here is the making of a red-hot political rally in Hanover, and Paul Vining will lead the singing. I gather that Myra Chase is not quite reconciled to this political business as yet.
Investigation reveals the fact that another 1915 member of the medical profession is a member of the American College of Surgeons. Dext Davis, who practices in Brooklyn and does much of his work in the Victory Memorial and Brooklyn Hospitals, was accepted in membership in 1928.
I don't think it is too late to congratulate Elizabeth and Willis Putney upon the arrival of Eleanor last October 30. Eleanor has an older brother Richard, and their dad teaches in the high school at Burlington, Vt.
Secretary, 9 Woodland St., Arlington, Mass.
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