Class of 1929
This is such a fine, invigorating spring morning, with robins calling from the four corners of the pastures of Cambridge and the sky over Boston a clear blue in spite of the smoke which mounts upward from that freshman Haffenreffer's brewery, that we are going to give you everything at hand, the good and the bad, all of it, with a prayer of thanks to the Great Spirit for such loyal bucks as O'Leary, Shaeffier, Clow, Horton, and Lougee, who have combined to make this letter a better one than the rest of you have been fortunate enough to open eye to for a long time.
The good news is plentiful, and we shall lead off with the joyous story of the debut of Lynne Rogers, whose seven and a half pounds of dimpled pinkness is now ruling over the Rogers' West Newton domain with complete and unquestioned authority. So it is no longer the call of the robins that awakens that household. Such is the happy reward of the righteous in whose select circle stands Richard. And to Ethlyn, the mother, all praise!
Speaking of things matrimonial, we have further evidence that the depression (small "and") is itself being depressed. Just recently "Sonny" Hetfield made Estelle Kathryn Burke—"Burkie" of Hanover days—his bride. They are living at 165 Crescent Ave., Plainfield, N. J. We, for one, rejoice that that romance continues. Then just the other day John Dickey volunteered the information that Maurie Mandelbaum had recently been married, identity of the bride not revealed. Maurie has resigned his instructorship at Hanover and has been writing a novel, with very good results, it seems. And Dick Robin is soon to be married to Helen Voss of Rutherford, N. J. All of which is bright, encouraging news.
They had a very successful alumni dinner here in Boston last month. Dick Kimball acted as toastmaster for our table, around which crowded the following: Jack Hubbard, whose engagement to Marion Walsh of Quincy was recently announced, and who in turn made it known that our charming "Red" Kimball has become engaged to Emily Heap of Providence, to the consternation of that place and of the entire commonwealth; Phil Gage, who says he is willing to consider any new high class business connection; Dwight Allen; Ben Leavitt; Phil Mayher, who led the singing; Bill Coles; Jack Pillsbury; Bill Hersam, and Ed Cogswell, who is with Willard Welsh & Cos., Inc., Boston.
Ed Cogswell told us that Chuck Darling is the proud father of a daughter, Nancy; an item that should have been reported along with the story of the arrival of the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rogers.
Phil Gage had a card from Jack McNamara, posted in Seattle, Wash., where Mac's tramp steamer was in the course of loading and unloading while Mac spent his sailor's pay ashore (semble).
In one of those very rare modern manuscripts, a letter from Foster to anybody —this one to Rogers, we learn that the young doctor picked himself a plum by winning his way into an internship at the famous Mayo Clinic. Frank gets through McGill Medical this June. That looks like very good work.
Dick Robin writing to Hi Liss says, in part: "Shep (Stone, formerly Cohen), isin Nashua now, but hopes to return toGermany permanently, I believe. He received his Doctor's degree summa cum laude, is anxious to get work abroad. Heseems the same charming Stoney Boy.Heard from Hal Hirsch recently. He hadjust returned from a business (and pleasure in the Hirsch tradition) trip to SanFrancisco, where he saw Blythe Adams,Bart Bradley, Dan Marx, Dave Hughes,Chuck Faye, Art Hymer."
Seated around the table at the dinner of the Dartmouth Club of Northern New Jersey, according to special report sent us by the secretary of that organization, Jim Hodge, were: Cavanaugh, Clow, Downing, Felch, Headley, Hetfield (member board of governors), Hodge, Hubbard, Hughes, Noxon, Wiedenmayer (assistant secretary), Rydstrom, Holmes.
A LETTER FROM AN INNHOLDER
WEST POINT HOTELUNITED STATES MILITARY RESERVATIONWEST POINT, NEW YORK
February 24, 1933
"I had intended to send this letter someweeks ago, giving my latest address incase there should be any interesting communications to be forwarded regardingDartmouth or the class. However, takingover the operation of a 225-room hotelprovides plenty of work and rather littlespare time for everyone connected with it.
"In spite of the amount of effort required, I have found the work here veryinteresting. For the first two weeks twoof us were occupied in taking a completeinventory of the furnishings and equipment of the place—everything from steamboilers and refrigerating plants to dishes,dining-room linen, and room furniture.Then for a while I was in charge of thekitchen, reorganizing the purchasing system and changing the menus and methods of preparing and serving food toagree with our Real New England' wayof doing things. At present I am connected with the auditor's office, doing alittle bit of everything in the office litreto broaden my acquaintance with thechain's bookkeeping and clerical system.If variety is really the spice of life, I shouldsoon be rather well seasoned.
"Was in New York a short while agoand saw Frank Middleton of our class. Heis still with the Chase National and liveswith Carl Siegesmund, also '29, and ArtLane '28. The address, I believe, is 72 University Place, New York City."
JOE O'LEARY.
A LETTER FROM ANINDUSTRIALIST
Wednesday, March 8.
"Yes, I realize that it has been severalhundreds of days since last I wrote, whichperiod of time is too long in any man'scountry. But in these days of deflated'everything why not deflate the periodduring which I have emulated the sphinxby about 25 or 30%t If that's done Ireally can't be condemned too much andcan proceed with a clear conscience tounload a little bull, which may or maynot have scattering value.
"Being an enthusiastic reader of theALUMNI MAGAZINE, I noticed AI Fisher'sletter of some prior date, in which hepenned the thought that from all reports I was still in the employ of GeneralElectric. Just to put an end to any rumorswhich may have circulated under falsepretenses, I did not accept IVestinghouse'soffer of twenty-five thousand per annum,or thereabouts, and am still in the accounting department of G. E. in Schenectady. Despite several cuts in salary I findmyself in the position of one of the manywho have money in the bank at present,and yet am unable even to get in just tosee if the officials are taking good care ofit. But I am sure that my balance, somewhere in the neighborhood of $6.43 atlast reckoning, will be fully maintained,so I'm not losing any sleep over the general situation. Naturally, I should liketo be able to report that I am climbingswiftly up the ladder of success and despite my youth and comparative inexperience am often consulted upon matters ofgreat import. But, such, Will, is not thecase, the ladder seems to have a few rungsmissing. But despite the fact that I amnot the recipient of a princely stipend,can boast of no private office, and as yetam blessed with neither wife nor kiddies(no cracks permitted), I feel as thoughconditions could be a hell of a lot worsethan at present. But enough of that,here's something about a few of the boys:
"Eddie Deans is still located in Muskegon, Mich., famed for the McCalls, Donand Bill, Bill Page, Hume, and the Central Paper Company, the firm for whichEd is now working. Evidently the majorportion of his work is confined to theroutine of an office, but occasionally hemakes a swing around Indiana, lowa,Illinois, and Minnesota in an attempt tosnare some unsuspecting customer.
"Ichie Little expects to finish up atYale Medical School this June, and hasalready received an appointment at theNew Haven Hospital as an interne inpediatrics. Sounds fine to me, but, beingan accountant, I must admit that I knowlittle about the subject. At any rate,after June ij it will be 'Dr. Little, suh!'And more power to him.
"Moon Vossler, he of the underhandbasketball fling, is busily engaged in traveling the hills of West Virginia for theOtt-Haskell Company, purveyors of hardware extraordinary. Says he's having awhale of a time and is acquiring experience par excellence. Just what the latterconsists of I confess ignorance, but I amrather inclined to think that some of itis gained ivhenever he runs into Cy Worthor Bob Leigh, both of whom are locatedin or near Wheeling, W. Fa.
"Bill Torbert, whom you undoubtedlyremember as the genial promoter of'peerades' to Hamp, Boston, New York,Montreal, and way stations, was marriedon June 28, 1932, to Dorothy Gates, oneof the fairest of the class of Kappa KappaGamma and a graduate of Syracuse University. Bill Kimball '28, Moon Vossler,and myself were inconspicuous membersof the bridal party in East Orange, butsucceeded in getting the groom to thealtar in time. Bill now is teaching inWaterloo (N. Y.) High School, and iswell on his way toward an M.A. degreefrom Syracuse University.
"Ed How, now a cog in the machineryof the 'Hotpoint' appliance division ofthe General Electric at Bridgeport, Conn.,has just received notice of a transfer toChicago, his old stamping ground. Andhe'll make one fine addition to the Illinoisalumni contingent!
"Dick Rimbach, who, as you may remember left college early in '28, is nowsafely ensconced in Cleveland, Ohio, asa member of the refrigeration departmentof G.E., and I say safely ensconced because on June 24, 1932, he took unto himself Irma Frances (Tommy) Thompson,late of Columbus, Ohio. They are nowbrushing wolves from the doorstep at1884 Roxbury Road.
"Read Arthur is now Read Arthur Sr.,and proud to be. He resides in Clarinda,lowa, and is attempting to swap Chevroletcars, as representative of General Motors,for 731/9 bushels of corn.
"George Naylor, one of your pals atLaw School, is now with the firm ofTyler, Eames, Wright, and Reynolds ofBoston, and, if I know my law firms,there's a good connection. Incidentallyhe and Tex Coles are living with a fewothers at the Parlin House in Everett,Mass.
"Ed Merkel, after graduating from Harvard Law, headed for home in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is now delving throughcases for a law firm, in that city.
"Baldy Diack, after leaving Hanoverat the end of junior year, went to Michigan Medical School, graduating last June.On June 13, 1931, he was married toFrances Louise Novy at Ann Arbor, Mich.
"Cy Morse is located in Danvers, Mass.,running around from store to store invarious places trying to find someone whowill listen to his sales talk. The surprising part about it all is that some do listen, and, knowing Morse, the sale is thenmade.
"Jim Stewart should gain his M.A.from Columbia this June, and all that inaddition to teaching at the BronxvilleSchool in the town of the same name.
"Herb McCreery, who seems to be veryactive in the Outing Club at Groton, isMr. Filene's right-hand man in Bostonand has loads of fun directing a department of sales girls.
"John Roemer is another General Electric flunky, being employed in the advertising section of the merchandise department at Bridgeport, Conn. Looks tome, Bill, as though part of the class of'29 owes a vote of thanks to G.E. forproviding its bread, albeit there's not ahell of a lot of butter as embellishment.
"Joe Ruff, former business manager of The Dartmouth, seems to have profited byhis managerial training, and is nowbusily engaged in running his hardwareand home appliance shop in Hammond,Ind. His last letter informed me that salesincreased during 1932, but he failed tomention the profits. However, he stilluses black ink for his personal correspondence so I'll give him the benefit ofthe doubt.
"And now that I have nearly brokenmy arm writing all this, please overlookany silence of the past and remember tolet me slumber in peace for some time inthe future.
"My best to both Kay and yourself, Bill.Some day I hope to be near enough toBoston to drop in and have a session withyou, rather than be forced to resort to theU.S. postal system.
"CHARLIE SHAEFFER."1718 Rugby Road,Schenectady, N. Y.
A LETTER FROM A PERSONNELRESEARCH MAN
April 3, 1933
"Herewith I will break my almost complete silence of the past four years. Myprevious attempt passed unnoticed, forI believe when the announcement of ourwedding was received you were verymuch involved in a similar undertaking.I do not seem to have the good fortune tosee many of our classmates except at infrequent occasions such as Yale gamesand alumni dinners, but perhaps some ofmy own experiences would be of interest.
"As you may remember, I accepted ajob in the Industrial Relations Branchof the Kearny Works of the Western Electric Cos. upon being graduated. I foundthis work with the personnel problemsof a large organization very interestingwith great possibilities for future development. While employed there I lived fortwo years in Westfield, N. J., with a groupof 13 college men. We formed what wasknown as the Arundel Club and had alarge house and a Negro chef to take careof us. Let me recommend this method ofliving as ideal, socially and economically,for those of the class who are still single.
"During this period I saw Mike Ferrinialmost daily, since he was then also employed at Kearny. We often had a goodold 'bull session' over our lunch. MontyMontamat also lived in Westfield andchecked up on us at the club a few times.I believe you have reported that he isnow in the consular service at Havana.
"In May, 1931, I was married to Marjorie Holmes, whose brother Stan wasa classmate and fraternity brother, thoughhe joined the benedicts after two yearsof college. He is with the Western Electric Co. at 195 Broadway and has twochildren. Bud Foulks was one of ourushers, in case you need verification.
"About this time it was decided thatshop experience would be of value to mein my development as a personnel man,so I began working on drill presses andpunch presses and doing various otherproductive jobs. It was tough on Marge,since we had to arise around 5:30 A.M.,but it did give me some great experiences.
"I was again transferred about a yearago. This time I left the manufacturingfield, and became involved in the problems of the New York distributing house,located at 395 Hudson St., which is mypresent business address. Don't get theidea that I am more than a cog in asmall wheel of this large organization.With all the lay-offs, salary cuts, and otherhappenings of these last few years onegets damned discouraged, but thankfulthat there is still a job and enough cash tohave a few comforts.
"Our present home is located at 671Lincoln Ave., Orange, N. J. We are theproucl parents of 'Bud,' who was bomDecember 19, 1932, and whose name isArthur Plumb Clow Jr. During the pastfew months I have been serving my apprenticeship as a baby hydraulic engineer.Hooker Horton '27 lives in the nextapartment to us—across the dumb waiter.
"The recent annual New Jersey dinnerat the Essex County Country Club wasattended by a good representation of theclass of 1919. Jim Hodge, secretary of thealumni club, was a very busy participant,while the rest of the gang—EllieCavanagh, Ed Felch, Frank Headley, Sonnie Hetfield, Jack Hubbard, Ross Hughes,Jack Moxon, Art Rydstrom, and GusWiedenmayer—all did justice to cocktails,dinner, and 'what are you doing now?'
"Cavanagh is still the proud father ofthe class baby. Felch is working at theBell Laboratories. Headley and Hetfieldare both young lawyers, while Hubbardand Rydstrom are both interested in theart of high finance in New York. Ross is-working for the Standard Oil of NewJersey, and Gus is in a Newark bankinghouse. I am sorry I haven't Moxon's business, but he seemed interested in gettingmarried.
"Bud Foulks spent last week-end withus, having driven over from Westchesterin an Austin with an attractive brunette.He is still with the Chase Bank, doingcredit work at the Times Square branch.I hope some of the rest of the class willvisit us whenever they can. We are making a habit of hamburgers and onionsfor Saturday night's dinner, with beersoon. Won't you join us? ART CLOW."
A LETTER FROM A LAWYER
ROGER B. HORTON 188 BID WELL PARKWAY BUFFALO, NEW YORK
April 6, 1933
"I am afraid this is rather a tardy response to your letter, Bill, but I hope itarrives in time to be of some service toyou.
"The news value of this .letter mayprove to be a disappointment, but I guessit is a fact that there are not many members of the class of '29 located here inBuffalo, although there are a good manyDartmouth alumni. However, there are afew fellow Twenty-Niners in Jamestownwhom I have seen at differe?it times. Onmy last trip up there Rol Reading andhis good wife were quite elated over thearrival of a son and heir, Richard Persell Reading. The youngster was onlyabout a week old when I saw him in February, so it would be difficult, to say justwhich one of his parents he took aftermost, but at least he did seem to have his'papa's' big hands. Rol, as you may know,is putting his Tuck School training intopractice in his father's chain grocery storesystem. Walt Wilson, while not a nativeof those parts, has located in Jamestownand found himself a very charming wifethere. Wes Nord, an old settler, I havenot had the good fortune to see, thoughI did help arrange his apartment for hishomecoming from his honeymoon lastfall.
"The Dartmouth alumni are quite active around here. Some six weeks ago wewere favored by the presence of the Deanat our banquet. True to type, we, asalumni, soon fell to discussing the football situation in Hanover, finally deciding, though not unanimously, that thepeople in Hanover being on the spotwere better able to judge, so that wewould accept their opinion on the matterof coaching. Today we had a luncheon incombination with the undergraduateshome for vacation. This was the secondsuch luncheon, brought about at the suggestion of an undergraduate, to acquaintthe two groups of Dartmouth men andto give the alumni first hand informationabout the College. We all found it veryenjoyable and beneficial. I think similarmeetings might be held in other sectionswith profit (if, by any chance, this ideais at all novel).
"I am keeping rather busy, workingmost of the day in the firm, of Gibbons,Pottle, if Pottle, and the rest of the time(including too many evenings) as secretary (or what you will) for my father,who is a Supreme Court judge. Ted Viehe,another Harvard Law man, is in the sameoffice.
"I guess that is about all the items Ican scare up that might pass as news.Say hello to Jack Dickey, and JakeJaquith for me, should you chance tosee them. My best to you, Bill, and mayyour legal career be increasingly successful.
Roc." A LETTER FROM A LEGAL ADVISERTO EXECUTIVES
LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANYHUDSON TERMINAL
50 Church St., New York.
Executive Office[Legal Department Pratt-boy.(ed. note: Larry's own characterization)]
"Sorry to disappoint you, but it mustbe done. Since coming to New York theonly '29er I have met is Tux Small. Tuxis happily married and is an expert accountant with Pogson and Peloubet onlower Broadway. His wife Pete is a finecook—my word being authority on thecooking done by various wives.
"However, I do manage to see RoyMilliken and Os Skinner ('28), and ofcourse their respective wives are the bestcooks I have had the opportunity ofmeeting. From this letter you may thinkI have a one-track mind—cooking—and Iguess that is about right.
"Barrister Graf, the Manchester squire,manages to write me once in a while.He and I are racing to see who pays anincome tax first—so far the score is 0-0.We should amend the rules to limit thegame to 10 years, I'm afraid.
"Ted Shackford will marry FrancesWaugh of Somerville next Saturday,April 15. Ted was one of the chariermembers of the Bachelors' Club, and although we hate to lose him as a member,yet we believe it is a step in the rightdirection. That kind of leaves Monahan,D'Esopo, and myself to carry on theclub, and Joe may leave us soon accordingto rumors. Monahan is safe on Mt. Washington.
"If I do happen to pick up any newsI'll send it along. My regards to the Boston crowd and to the wife.
"LARRY LOUGEE."
There is not much bad news to be told, but what there is is hard to have to pass on to you. It is that Bob Dolphin passed away on February 27, 1933. A brief account of the circumstances of Bob's death appears in the Necrology section of this issue.
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