CLASS OF 1929
77 Claremont Ave. Maplewood, New Jersey May 4, 1932
Dear Bill: When word came that I had been selected the 1929 Class Baby, it created no little stir in our household. Mother and Daddy both wanted to write you to let you know how glad we are, and to thank you for your letter. But this is my party, so I made them allow me to. do the honors and extend greetings to all my new uncles.
I consider this my second big accomplishment, the first having taken place soon after the stork had left the house, when I was enrolled in the class of 1952. Since then, I understand that a lot of you fellows are turning out some fine material for the Big Green, and it looks like I am going to have a lot of good company in my class.
It would seem that I had always been steeped in Dartmouth traditions. Well do I remember, at the tender age of three weeks, Daddy walking me up and down the floor in the small hours of the morning. Between violated all sense of piety and holiness, I would catch the refrain of "Eleazar Wheelock." Then would come "Dartmouth's In Town Again." I remember distinctly, although I had no idea of its significance, Pop's saying that his college education had been of some avail, at least.
I was all set for your Third this June, but with this Panic on (which I'll be studying about in those eccy classes), it looks like another two years before I can meet you all. Daddy says, "Time certainly does fly"—so I guess it won't be long before 1948 and I'll be finding myself in Doc Bowler's "Smut Class."
They tell me you're sending me a present. If it is not too much trouble, I'd like a mug, 'cause some of your cronies tell me I'd get a lot of fun out of one. Thanks, anyway—and tell everybody I'm looking forward to the Fifth.
Well, I can't make this too long, so from a papoose to a bunch of Indians—"Bottoms up for the class of 1952, and best regards to '29."
JIMMY CAVANAGH 1952
P.S. I almost forgot, my name is James Ellsworth Cavanagh Jr., am a little over two years old, three feet tall, weigh 28 pounds, and have 16 teeth (also a dog).
And there you have the Class Baby—one for all and all for one! The letter he sent us is so good that nothing more need be said in his behalf other than to voice the hope that all of us may do as well by the class and Dartmouth as have Ellie and Marjorie. And we might assure the class, in passing, that Jimmy will get the most handsome and useful mug that is available.
Now we ought to say something in way of explaining how this happy choice was made. First we made exhaustive inquiring as to what constituted the traditional qualification of the Class Baby. We found that the weight of authority favored the offspring, first born of a graduating classmate whose marriage had not taken place sooner than the Commencement season. We then carefully grouped the aspirants into three classes: offspring of graduates who married during Commencement or later; offspring of graduates who married during their undergraduate career; and offsprings of classmates who-left us and got ahead start on the depression.
In the qualifying group Jimmy Cavanagh was first, soon followed by John Wellington Barto.
In the second group Dave Goldman's daughter Charlyn was first. And in the third group Milton Adams' son Milton Jr. was first.
We give you below a complete list of the reported and recorded families of the class. To this list we should be glad to add the names of any you may know of who have failed to inform us. For example there is Joe Heep. We kno\%he has a daughter, but have no record of her, or her mother's name. And we think Ken Moran deserves special mention: a couple of fast outfielders!
The Families of 1929
Ellie Cavanagh Marjorie Carroll Cavanagh James Ellsworth Jr., Jan. 31, 1930 Dave Goldman Mae Glodas Goldman Charlyn Lilyan, Oct. 27, 1929 Milton Adams Marian Doremus Adams Milton Edgar Jr., June 17, 1928 Stanley Holmes Renee Wiallard Holmes Colette Patricia, Aug. 25, 1928 Duke Barto Hortense Bane Barto John Wellington, March 1, 1930 Bill Marmion Elaine Appleton Marmion Frank A., April 25, 1930 Ken Moran Virginia McElroy Moran Kenneth McElroy, Sept. 15, 1930 John McElroy, Nov. 14, 1931 Art Rose Anna Palmer Rose Ronald Palmer Rose, Sept. 20, 1930 Lisle Rigby Elizabeth Louis Rigby Deidre, Oct. 20, 1930 Bill Ivey Inez Staples Ivey William T. Jr., Nov. 18, 1930 Fred Campbell Elizabeth Miller Campbell Nancy, Dec. 17, 1930 Chan Bete Anna Conant Bete Jacqueline, Jan. 11, 1931 Bing Carter Marjorie Peabody Carter Ann Robertson, Mar. 22, 1931 Polly Parrott Helen Tobies Parrott Patricia Lee, June 12, 1931 Bill Hood Mary Weaver Hood William Clark 111, July 1, 1931 Bob Cate Clara Small Cate (deceased) Sharon, July 18, 1931 Paul Waterman Jean Stedham Waterman Shirley Jean, Aug. 23, 1931
Al Fisher Sara Andrews Fisher James Mackay, Aug. 25, 1931 Sandy Hume Harriet Wilson Hume George Alexander Jr., Sept. 22, 1931 Ayres Boal Frances Ellison Boal Frances, Sept. 29, 1931 Karl Michael Mary Leop Michael Robert Swain, Dec. 27, 1931
Bob Hazard Catherine Barnes Hazard Mary Elizabeth, Jan. 7, 1932 Maurie Rolfe Lucille Rolfe John D., Feb. 16, 1932
We have just returned from the secretaries' week-end in Hanover and have just time to tell you that it was again a very delightful time, though a very busy one. Paul Woodbridge was there, representing the Rochester Club, and Jim Hodge, representing the New Jersey enthusiasts. Dick Rogers was also in town, accompanied by the crowning glory of his life. She is from Griffin, Ga., where the marriage took place several months ago. Her name was Ethelyn Ison, but Dick thinks Ethelyn Rogers sounds even better. Woody's wife was with him, as was your Secretary's. We sent them all to the movies while we attended the secretaries' dinner.
Jim Hodge says that he is going to try to gather together a gang from New York to go back to Hanover for Commencement. If there are others who think they might be up there during that time it would be a good move for you to get in touch with Jim and let him make the necessary arrangements. A spontaneous gathering up there would be great. Jim's address is: care PresbreyLeland Co., 681 Fifth Ave., N. Y. C.
At a meeting of the third year class at the Harvard Law School, presided over by none other than that inimitable one, Julius Morris, spellbinder par excellence, Jerry Swope was elected secretary of the class.
We are very sorry to have to report the death of Al Stem, who died oil March 29, 1932.
JAMES ELLSWORTH CAVANAGH JR. Born Jan. 31, 1930Son of Ellie and Marjorie Carroll Cavanaghand belonging in part to all of us
Secretary, 20 Prescott St., Cambridge, Mass.
