Class of 1903
The thirtieth year reunion is but a memory. Those of us who were so fortunate as to be there found it different from any previous reunion in that there was greater opportunity for renewal of old friendships, due to the absence of any formal program, and because of the presence of a larger number of our wives than ever before. The presence of Chauncey Colton and Margaret, of Henry and Phoebe Pierpont for the first time, and the coming of Frank Drown and his wife from Truckee, Calif., all added to the delight of the reuning days. The ThirtiethPlus-Five in 1938 should be our greatest, and let us ali look forward to it with unflagging interest.
In a fine letter from Harold M. Morse,
"Pudge" of the 1903 vintage, of the firm of H. M. Morse & Cos., East Cleveland, Ohio, architects and engineers, I learn that "Pudge" has been a member of the Board of Commissioners for five years and that he is just finishing his second term as mayor of the city of East Cleveland, a city of 40,000 population. Report from another classmate says that "Pudge" is very highly esteemed by all classes in his home town. Are there any other mayors in the 1903 membership?
From the San Francisco Chronicle via "Squeaks from the Golden Gate":
"Mr. and Mrs. Omar Stephen Swensonof Concord, N. H., announce the marriageof their daughter, Miss Jeanette Swenson,to William Hobart Sumner, son of Mr.and Mrs. William Kaiser Sumner of PaloAlto. The wedding took place on Jidy i.The bride is a graduate of the Mary C.Wheeler School at Providence, R. 1., andlater attended Miss Garrett's School inParis. Mr. Sumner was graduated fromDartmouth College with the class of 1932and is a member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity."
"Squeaks from the Golden Gate" written in July reports Frank S. Drown 'O3 as missing from his domicile in Truckee, Calif. We are glad to record Frank and his wife as present at the thirtieth year reunion at Hanover in June. Secretary Winslow of the Dartmouth Association of Northern California please take notice.
Andrew Jackson was recently appointed counsel to the Federal Trade Commission at Washington. This appointment compelled his resignation from the advisory board selected for New Hampshire under the National Recovery Act, and from the office of clerk of the Superior Court for Carroll county. On August 21 a banquet was tendered Andrew in Rochester, N. H., where for several years he was superintendent of schools and later practiced law. Many fine words were spoken of Andrew and a handsome gift given him in token of the citizens' esteem. The class tenders its congratulations, Andy.
A few days after "Meat" Hanlon's return from the class reunion at Hanover in June, a modern game of auto-football took place at Reading, Mass. "Meat" was playing at his old position at end, after the three-day coaching bee at Hanover under the direction of Chauncey Colton, and the signal, Green Light, was given and "Meat" started into the intersection. Just as he was gaining speed he spotted the man with the ball coming at forty miles per hour, but too late to make a good tackle, for the speedy auto-back, trying to swerve, struck "Meat" full amidship and caromed off to a fall some fifty feet distant. "Meat" wasn't exactly rendered unconscious, but his auto was completely demolished, while the halfback's car turned over three times and the halfback himself was taken from the field without resistance. The game was stopped at this point because of the absence of substitutes. I.atest bulletin: Hanlon has completely recovered from severe bruises and is ready to play again. The opposing halfback spent ten days in the infirmary and now affirms that he will never play auto-football again.
Victor M. Cutter was selected to take the chairmanship of the Boston Chamber of Commerce NRA committee, and according to recent newspaper reports has been rendering most efficient service in organizing the committees to carry on the work.
On Wednesday, June ai, 1933, Catherine, wife of Ray W. Brown, passed away at her home in Flushing, L. 1., N. Y., after a long illness. Funeral services were held in Flushing and were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Morley K. Dunn as representatives of our class. Mrs. Brown came with Ray to our twenty-fifth reunion in '2B and made many friends, who will regret to learn of her death. The heartfelt sympathy of the class is extended to you, Ray.
From the Alumni Office comes a change of address of Howard L. Ropes—32o Winslow St., Watertown, N. Y. The address of Edward L. Badger Jr.—Box 804, Pittsfield, Mass.
The address of Herbert L. Kelley—U. S. Naval Hospital, Bremerton, Wash.
Secretary, 198 Humphrey St., Marblehead, Mass.
