Class of 1915
Boston has a "welcome home" sign out for Johnnie Johnson. It is reported that Johnnie is again actively associated with the H. A. Johnson Co. at 221 State St., from which headquarters he will travel chiefly in Southern territory. It must be that Johnnie is looking ahead to June, 1935, and another '15 reunion!
The ticket allotment plan for football games has again been challenged. This year there seems to be more definite reasons and proof than usual, with a Harvard-Dartmouth game far from a sell-out and some real old-timers allotted to section 12 of the wooden stands Row A, from which the game could neither be seen nor heard. Alumni surely are entitled to a better deal. They should be regarded at least on a par with the rest of the public. Certainly this year it was not a case of excess of applications over accommodations. The unsold seats were far better than some of our alumni had. The writer will welcome some real constructive criticism on this subject, and will do his best to present the matter to proper authorities a little later.
Gov Jordan is reported as on the way to a fine recovery after a serious operation at Phillips House in Boston. It is already understood that Gov's impressions of coming to in an oxygen tent rivals any of irvin Cobb's narratives. We anticipate that from now on his after-dinner humor will include occasional "my operation" references, given in his own characteristic style.
fcen Washburn makes the Boston papers frequently these days as an active member of the state liquor control committee. His success on this work may entitle him to a place on the next class reunion committee.
Judge Red Stevens has recently enjoyed a fishing trip in Canada, but is now back on the bench of the Court of Appeals. In chambers a good fish story appeals to His Honor, but don't try to outdo the Judge, or he may reverse you from the bench.
A 1 Livingston has moved again. Now his address is 303 Meridian Ave., So. Pasadena, Calif. When one is in the business of foreclosing mortgages it is advisable to keep ahead of the crowd.
President Ray King was much in evidence at the recent alumni meeting in Springfield, Mass., where Craven Laycock was the guest speaker.
Senator Russ Chase is busy these days trying to take care of his many constituents who need jobs, and of course, a state senator ought to have influence. Russ reports that one told him recently this depression would not have been half so bad if hard times had not come along right in the middle of it. Well, senator, ain't that something?
Al Simoneau is now in Cleveland, where he says that business is better than fair with him.
Another man who is more than busy these days is H. E. Sargent, highway commissioner of Vermont. With all the state and federal projects now under way in his state it is apparent that he is one of the truly big men of the state and well worth his salary, even if the economy wave had not cut it some ten per cent.
A 1 Sherman and Adam Sutcliffe had a miniature class reunion recently at the Providence alumni meeting, of which Adam is secretary.
Dick Clark and Carl Gish were among those seen at the Yale game. They intimate that Kel Rose is still a charming lunch host (on the bank), and hope the Washington investigation does not interrupt it.
Jack Maloney is now at St. Albans, Vt., working for Uncle Sam. Details are not furnished, but one may wonder if he is not working his Uncle. If it's a border job he is no doubt wondering "After repeal, what."
Cloughie is now selling copper tubing with the entire United States for his territory. This seems like a long jump from Cosmetics Earl, but that was equally different from "Sandwiches and coffee."
Press notices say that the family of Takanaga Mitsui have established a fund of Eight Million Yen, something over $2,000,000, for the relief of poor farmers and the other unemployed in Japan. Now there is a mark for some other Fifteeners to shoot at.
Among the '15ers seen at the Harvard game were Bob and Mrs. Bigelow, Gil and Mrs. Campbell, Ernest and Mrs. Boyd, String and Mrs. Downing, Chan and Mrs. Foster, Howard and Mrs. Fuller, Bob and Mrs. Griffin, Charlie and Mrs. Griffith, Dale and Mrs. Barker, Stu and Mrs. Hill, Duze and Mrs. Lounsberry, Jack and Mrs. Mason, Doc and Mrs. Noyes, Kike and Mrs. Richardson, Jim and Mrs. Sisk, Tap and Mrs. Taplin, Hal and Mrs. Corwin, Walt and Mrs. Meader, Cloughie, Casey Jones, Red Parrott, Shrimp Williams, and Ben Slade. Casey Jones flew down from Bangor, while Jack Warren just blew down from Nashua. The Fosters had their prospective freshman son with them at the game. Harry Burnett, Bob Bull, and Bob Guest, as well as Dick Luddy and Al Priddy, were reported present, but not seen by the reporter. Perhaps they had a pull and did not sit in section 2 on the ten-yard line.
Dale Barker suggests that Bud Doe's ranch in Harvard, Mass., is a fine place to visit, but if you think you can still play tennis, a few minutes with Bud will soon disillusion you. Also the name of the youngster dashing about the ranch in boy's attire, riding horseback like a real cowboy, etc., is Ellen.
Attention, please. Howie Wing is traveling for the Harvard Brewing Co., establishing agents and distributors. Well, he will no doubt be interested in any prospective consumers.
Ed Dewing has recently been appointed district attorney for Plymouth County, Mass.
The class extends its sincere condolences to Russ Livermore following the death of his mother, Mrs. Arthur L. Livermore.
Male Macdonald attended the Yale game and promises the New York bunch advance notice next time for hospitality purposes.
Russ Durgin and family recently sailed from Seattle on .the Hikawa Maru for Japan. Their new address in Tokyo is 22 Fuji-Micho Gochome, Kojimachi, Kandaku, or something like that.
Murray Austin and family are now living in Norwich, Vt.
Jack Bowler was recently elected president of the association of resident and exresident physicians of the Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation at the annual meeting. Congratulations, Jack.
Bob Fredericks is still with the General Electric in Schenectady. Bob has one of the greatest jobs known to man. He interviews seniors in about 65 colleges of the country to select 200 graduates annually for his company, to take their special training course.
Turk Turner and Helen have purchased a new home in Troy, but to date the address is unknown. No doubt Turk is well enough known by now that a letter addressed to him "Somewhere in Troy, N. Y„" would reach him. Turk directed the NRA campaign in Troy this fall. He is still busily engaged explaining it to various local organizations. Who told you, Turk?
Kike Richardson and Eddie Rice journeyed from the Hub to New Haven for the Yale game. Reports have it that the game did not end as they predicted, and that on the return trip much water went over the dam. Well, if we don't change coaches, Eddie will be there just the same next year. And here's a vote for no change.
Thanks for the news contributions sent in this month. Keep them coming and this column will continue to grow.
Secretary, 18 So. Court St., Woodsville, N. H
