CLASS OF 1927
Here it is time for some more news to go in for the next issue of the ALUMNI MAGAZINE, all of which means that we are just another month nearer to the terrible, terrific, tempting, Twenty-seven Third. But before we go into the lurid details of this stupendous occasion let us seriously consider another question for a moment.
As you already know, the annual Alumni Fund drive is on. Let us briefly review the record of our class in the last two campaigns, which are the only ones in which we have participated. In the campaign of 1928, 51% of our class contributed to the Fund, and in all we raised about 60% of our quota. In 1929 we had 66% contribute and collected only 68% of our quota. To date this year, which is April 9, 6% have contributed and we have reached 8% of our quota. It does not seem to us that this is a record of which we can be very proud. We feel, personally, that the most regrettable part is that our percentage of contributors is not larger. If we could have 100% of contributors we believe .that the quota would take care of itself, and if it didn't we would at least show that we have a group of loyal and interested alumni who take pride in the activities of their college and their class. There are undoubtedly many of us whose contributions never get in merely because we do not "do it now," and in waiting until later on it is forgotten. There are others of us who are not able as yet to give substantially, and consequently feel that it is better not to give at all. This should not be the case, however, as even the smallest contribution is better than none, since it will boost our percentage of subscribers. Let's make our motto: "One Hundred Per Cent Subscription to the Alumni Fund for '27."
And now for a bit more about the reunion. Your committee, composed of Bill Cusack, Don McCall, Gus Cummings, and Doane Arnold, have been working on the program, budget, and whatnot for this affair, which promises to be the greatest event since the burning of the barn. The activities are scheduled to commence on Friday, June 13. We realize that the date is none too auspicious, but we feel that our desires to be present will easily overcome our superstitions. Most of the events will be held on Saturday and Sunday, the 14th and 15th, so that those of us who cannot make it Friday will not miss them. Needless to say, the tax will be made as light as is humanly possible.
Frank Brown is now working in the Albany office of Harris, Forbes and Company. He has been transferred there recently from the New York office of the same company.
Phil Fowler has recently been transferred to the order department of Weld, Grew and Company, investment bankers, in Boston. Phil had a short vacation not long ago, which he spent in Bermuda. Very enjoyable, we imagine.
Joe Ryan had a very serious fall recently from quite an altitude, which fractured both his back and his pelvis. It is very fortunate that the fractures were such that they are mending very satisfactorily, and we understand that Joe will soon be out of the Turners Falls Hospital, where he has been since his accident.
Bert Gruver's address is still New Haven, so we imagine he is still attending the Yale School of Dramatics.
We fear that the following item of news has been overlooked, and should have appeared several issues ago. Bob Williamson was married on October 5 to Miss Margaret C. Colby in Claremont, N. H. The wedding party included Bill Elliott as best man, Frank Brown, Gordon Colby, Clark Edmonds, Owen Garfield, and Ron Michelini as ushers.
Ed Watkins is now situated in Pittsburgh, Pa., for the Guardian Detroit Company.
Win Howland seems to be located out in Des Moines, lowa, but he neglects to say what he is doing.
Leonard Stern also neglects to say what he is doing, although we gather that he is still in New York city.
The same applies to Dick Clapp, whose address is Gill, Mass. How about some of you fellows loosening up with a little hot dope?
Ted Selig dropped us a card from Alexandria, La. The day before he had been to see Bo Head, who is working for the Dallas Light and Power Company in Dallas. He says that Bo is about to leave the ranks of single bliss.
Don O'Hara is working for the Cannon Mills, traveling out of New York city.
Charlie Paddock is now in the statistical department of the New England Division of the Atlantic and Pacific at Dorchester. He was laid up for a while this winter with inflammatory rheumatism, and says that he doesn't get around the way he used to. No more ten flat hundreds he means. Robbie Kobinson is working in the sales promotion department at the same office.
Joe Tracy reports that '27 men are as scarce as hens' teeth around Bristol, Conn, and that he will surely be on hand for the Third.
Fred Auer is still working on the power development at McLaren Dam, Papineau County, Quebec. He says that he will be back in New York by this summer. Hope you can make it in time for the reunion, Fred.
Howie Levis is working at the Philadelphia branch office of the Commerce Casualty Company.
Harv Jones is working as an economist for the Commonwealth Edison Company in Chicago.
Roy Dreher, still in New York city, reports that he will be on hand for the "Third." Carlton Porter is located in Brockton, Mass., but doesn't say what he is doing.
Elmer Zimmerman has been in Washington, D. C., for the past two years, working at the Bureau of Standards. In August of 1928, he acquired a wife, so that the former Miss Doris Blood of Hanover is now Mrs. Zimmerman of Chevy Chase, Md., which is a suburb of Washington.
Herb Harris is working for the National City Bank of New York at Sao Paulo, Brazil, in South America.
Dick Mather is manager of the Architectural Service Department of Pratt and Lambert Inc., manufacturers of varnishes, enamels, and lacquers in Buffalo. He has been with this company for something over a year.
Ed Batchelder is now selling life insurance for the Provident Mutual Life Insurance Company in and about Boston.
John Blanchard is working for the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, and is living in Boston.
Let's not forget that Alumni Fund subscription, also put another buck in the old sock for that "Back to Hanover in June" fund.
Secretary, 152 Waban Ave., Waban, Mass.
