Class of 1926
The following letter from George Scott is the first of the current year from members of the executive committee. In reading George's resume of the Alumni Fund drive, we should all keep in mind the splendid work he has done in this connection during past years.
Next month Tiny Marsans will contribute to this column, and we may expect to hear who in 1936 has been in Hanover this fall.
"In reply to your recent request to submit a letter for the 1926 class notes of theNovember issue of the DARTMOUTH ALUMNI MAGAZINE, I cannot think of a more important subject to discuss than our annualAlumni Fund drive.
"Under date of August 5 I submitted aletter to the entire class, in which I endeavored to summarize the ,1results accomplished (and not accomplished) during thepast year. It was a bitter disappointmentto me that I wasn't able to submit a moreencouraging report, but you just can't getaway from the facts.
"Although we did make a splendidrecord in the Amount Contributed column,we fell down miserably on the Percentageof Contributors. It is my impression thatthe College is particularly interested inhaving the younger classes like our ownattain a high percentage of contributors,because it indicates the extent of loyaltyand support our classmates give to Dartmouth College. For that reason our splendid record in Amount Contributed isovershadowed by the poor showing in Percentage of Contributors.
"Undoubtedly, many of our classmateswere hard hit during the past year, but forthe life of me I cannot see any reason whymany of the non-contributors did not sendin at least $1.00. If they had done so, ourPercentage of Contributors would havebeen greatly improved and we really wouldhave had something40 brag about.
"The most encouraging single factor inthe 193 5 fund drive was the decision onthe part of two of our classmates to give$500 apiece, which, of course, enabled us tomake such a fine showing in the AmountContributed. Both of them deserve thewholehearted commendation of the entireclass, and my only regret is that I am unable to mention them by name, as I havebeen requested to keep these names anonymous.
"During the past year an attempt wasmade to set up some sort of a permanentorganization that would enable us to function efficiently as a class unit, particularlywith reference to the Alumni Fund drive.In New York City, Charlie Singleton andBob Cleary gave me wonderful support,and there were many other classmates whogave us fine assistance. As a result, the showingof the New York Metropolitan District, which also includes a good part ofNew Jersey, made a very creditable showing.
"If similar plans could be followedthrough during the coming year, I am surethat it will help the class of 1926 to makean even better showing next year. Committees composed of key men in every cityand town throughout the country wherethere are three or more 1926 men shouldbe set up and co-operate with ClarenceMcDavitt, who is to take charge of thiswork during the coming year.
"An attempt was also made last year toconduct class dinners in several differentcities on the same night. This is an ideathat is worthy of further consideration,and last spring the delegations in Chicago,Boston, Buffalo, and Cleveland, in addition to New York City, held class dinnerson the same night, and in many cases telegrams were exchanged. These dinners canbe developed more extensively next spring,perhaps with the viewpoint in mind ofcreating a greater class unit for our TenthReunion in 1936.
"I am deeply grateful for the splendidco-operation I received from several individual classmates in all parts of thecountry last year. I am quite certain thatour record would have suffered considerably if these men hadn't taken such aninterest in the matter. I hope they willcontinue to give Clarence McDavitt thesame kind of co-operation they gave me, inorder that 1926 will take its place as one ofthe outstanding classes during the 1934drive.
"I thoroughly enjoyed the work I didon the Alumni Fund drive during the pasttwo years, and it was a bitter disappointment to me that I could not give more timeto it. It is a very important assignment,and I often felt I was not doing justice tothe job, but I just did not have the available time to give to it. Every member ofthe class can make it a lot easier for Clarence McDavitt and his key men throughoutthe country if they will make up theirminds right at this time to send in theircontribution as early as possible.
"In about an hour I leave for Chicagoto attend the annual convention of theorganization with which I am affiliated. Itis quite probable that I will do quite abit of traveling during the next fewmonths, and if such is the case, I hope tohave the opportunity of meeting severalof our classmates, and I hope this willgive me an opportunity to give the boysa 'fight talk' on the Alumni Fund.
"George"
October 7, 1933.
Headlines in the Kittanning Tribune for September 22 read as follows: "JonesCops Hectic Nomination by 1216 Votes." And who could it be but Chappy Jones, who in the near future will be district attorney of Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. We understand that the nomination practically means election in this Republican stronghold, and we may well congratulate Chappy upon his victory in the primaries over William A. Ashe, the present incumbent. Chappy passed his bar several years ago, and has been practising in Kittanning ever since.
Miss Ruth Leclaire, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Leclaire of Nashua, was married to Walter A. Pillsbury of Derry on September 8 at the Little Church Around the Corner in New York. Miss Leclaire is a graduate of Wellesley, class of 1930, and a graduate from the School of Fine Arts in Boston. Pilly is a graduate of the Boston University Law School and is practising in Derry.
We heard over the radio the other night not only Eddie Dooley's own voice reviewing the football scores, but also that he is the author of a book just published, entitled "Under the Goal Posts." Eddie can be heard on the Columbia network every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights during the current football season, and we have no doubt that his new book will be as sensational as his well-known tackle in the Harvard game of 1924.
We have heard from Sid Hayward in Hanover that the 1926 Record Book has been completed. This is the first book of its kind that 1926 has attempted, and it is anticipated that it will go a long way toward keeping a permanent record of the activities of members of the class. If finances allow, you may shortly receive a card to be returned to the Secretary, asking for full information on what you have done since graduation. May we impress upon you the amount of work which it will take to place this information in the permanent Record Book and ask for your co-operation in returning the card fully filled out immediately.
Phil Benjamin is reported to be assistant dean of men and assistant professor of English at Allegheny College, while Pren Carnell is teaching at Albany Business College.
Gob Des Marais is reported to be the proud father of a second child, but we have secured no details to date. A daughter, Rosina, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Farwell on July 15 at Wells River, Vt.
Lou Ingram has left Hanover for this year to continue his studies. Sid reports that in addition to his job as assistant coach of freshman football, "Tiny" Marsans is the proprietor of an eating club at Hanover which is very popular.
Jim Oberlander is the father of a second prospective halfback. Jim is planning to interne in Cleveland Hospital after the Wesleyan football season this fall, and will give up coaching to enter the medical profession. He received his M.D. from Yale last June.
New addresses have been received from the Alumni Records Office as follows:
Herman J. Arenovski—business—Jordan Marsh Co., Dept. 46, Boston; residence-32 Greenwood Ave., Suite 6, Wollaston, Mass.
Donald F. Bennett—320 Elm St., San Mateo, Calif.
George H. Bixby—38 Commonwealth Ave., Haverhill, Mass.
Walter P. Brockway—Box 124, Francestown, N. H.
Gordon P. Chipman—business—Hotels Statler Co., Inc., Executive Offices, Hotel Penn., N.Y.C.; residence—169 Silver Lake Rd., Brighton Heights, S. 1., N. Y.
John F. Fleming Jr.—business—Thomas F. Daly Ins. Co., 16th Sherman, Denver, Colo.; residence—2984 Bellaire St., Denver, Colo.
Charles F. Jost—309 Marlboro Rd., Wood Ridge, N. J.
Job F. Menges—business—113 S. sth St., Reading, Pa.; residence—247 S. 13th St., Reading, Pa.
Perley B. Merry—B.V.D. Co., Empire State Bldg., N.Y.C.
Albert E. Morris—26 Linden St., Read ing, Mass.
Winifred M. Nickerson—business—Chase National Bank, 20 Pine St., N.Y.C.; residence 41-69 Parsons Blvd., Flushing, L. 1., N. Y.
Kenneth Schmidt—business—Manufacturers Trust Co., Corporate Trust Dept., 45 Beaver St., N.Y.C.; residence—470 Sagamore Ave., Teaneck, N. J.
Warner F. Thompson—Palace Theatre Bldg., Lockport, N. Y.
Edward W. Walters—business—Morrill, Clarke & Rich, Room 1446, 135 S. La Salle St., Chicago; residence—s42 Michigan Ave., Evanston, Ill.
Harry C. Weare—business—West Construction Co., Enfield, Mass.; residence—31 Church St., Ware, Mass.
Clark Weymouth—275 Berkeley St., Rochester, N. Y.
Henry Whitmore—25 Sewall St., W. Newton, Mass.
H. Weldon Wilkinson—business—505-507 Herald Bldg., Bellingham, Wash.; residence—325 S. Garden St., Bellingham, Wash.
Secretary 3 No. Arlington Ave., East Orange, N. J.
