Class of 1923
With the beginning of another college year comes the opportunity of renewing contact with the College through the ALUMNI MAGAZINE and with old friends through our class notes. Every man in the class of '23 should subscribe to the ALUMNI MAGAZINE, and that statement is not made with the idea of implying a duty—it is made because the MAGAZINE in its own right is warmly enjoyable, interesting, and informative. It has been rated by competent authority as one of the best alumni magazines in the country. The editors are doing a swell job. It's big value for two dollars and a half, and here's hoping that the whole class may have the privilege of enjoying it this year.
The policy of this column last year was to provide its readers with short but fairly complete biographical sketches of the men who had carved an unusual "niche" for themselves since June, 1923. One story usually consumed most of the space allotted to us, and during the course of the year short biographies were printed about Pudge Neidlinger, dean of the College; George Plant, an authority on industrial codes affecting manufacturers and retailers; Howard Alcorn, Republican floor leader in the Connecticut Senate; Spike Hamilton, maestro and song writer; Bobby Coller, collector of antique furniture; Tom McKnight, dramatist; and Charlie Zimmerman, business man. The last issue was the ex-class officers number, and letters were printed from ex-presidents Graham Whitelaw, Jim Taylor, Joe Houston, and Don Moore; ex-vice-presidents Chick Burke,- Joe Millar, and John Allen; exsecretary Kip Couch; ex-treasurers Paul McKown and John Foster; and ex-member of the College Club, the Hon. T. Truman Metzel.
There are many other men in the class whose work and efforts rate a biography in the MAGAZINE, and if there was time and space enough we would certainly continue with the present policy. The objection is, however, that there are more than 600 graduates and non-graduates who should be heard from, and last year's policy does not permit of such an accomplishment. It is the ambition of your Secretary to print during the term of his office some word from every man in the class, and therefore a new arrangement will be necessary.
"Who's Who in the Class of '23" begins with the next issue. The stories about each man will be constructed and printed in the same manner as in "Who's Who," and it is hoped that in not too long a time every man in. the class will have been heard from and that the story of 1923, ten years out of college, will be complete.
It costs money to have 600 questionnaires mimeographed and mailed, and also after ten years of withdrawals the class exchequer is pretty well depleted. The answer is that we need a little money, and after careful consideration your executive committee has decided that a small amount should be taxed for dues. The amount has been fixed at $1.00 to cover dues for the next three years. That should not be a burden to anyone. It is less than the cost of one postage stamp per month, and I am sure you will all be delighted with our unique way of making the collection. To get into "Who's Who in '23" it will cost the small sum of $1.00 or, in other words, the payment of your dues. A questionnaire will be sent to ten or twelve men each month. It will be easy to fill out, and when returned will be used in compiling "Who's Who." Of course, there will be a convenient place to attach $1.00. It's really too easy for everyone except the Secretary.
There has not been a large accumulation of news over the summer, but the quality is good.
Last May (too late to make the June issue) I received a letter from Karl Lundberg, announcing that Karl Williams had finally taken the matrimonial leap. The young lady who has agreed to spend the rest of her life listening to Karl's trombone, saxophone, flute, and whatnot was Miss Mary Commons. The wedding took place in Old Trinity Episcopal church, Chicago, and Karl Lundberg vouches that the oath is binding because he supported the groom in the capacity of best man. The bride and groom will make their home on Benderwirt Ave., Rockford, 111.
Other important information contained in Karl Lundberg's letter was an announcement of the birth of Joan Rae Lundberg, April 18, 1934. Joan Rae has a brother who is now years old.
I don't know whether Clarence Goss and Karl Lundberg are in some sort of competition or not, but it begins to take on that appearance. Priscilla and Clarence Goss have a son, Donald, who is four years old this October, and just to keep everything even Miss Diane Goss made her first appearance in this world on June 29, 1934.
The two classmates mentioned above have had somewhat of a head start on Dr. "Babe" Miner, but running true to the old Dartmouth spirit and not to be outdone, the birth of Miss Virginia Gibbs Miner was announced on July 17, 1934.
It is amazing how long boys will be boys. A newspaper clipping came my way not long ago announcing that Messrs. Clifford Couch and James Landauer would meet on Bastile Day to settle a long standing argument on the tennis courts of a fashionable Westchester country club. The outcome of the match has never been announced, so this writer does not know whether the contestants ever got beyond the club house. On another occasion, however, it seems that an honest-to-goodness tennis match did take place between the present Dartmouth College team and a Dartmouth alumni team. Those who played on the alumni team were Melville Partridge, Kip Couch, Jim Landauer, Orton Hicks, Sumner Kilmarx, and John Hubbell.
The Barre Daily Times (Barre, Vt.) carried a story not long ago regarding Ralph Noble. Ralph was selected as superintendent of schools of Barre. He was formerly principal of People's Academy, at Morrisville. Ralph is a native Vermonter, and after receiving his A.B. degree at Dartmouth he was awarded an M.A. degree in English and education from the University of Vermont. He has had a successful experience as a classroom teacher, principal, and superintendent over a period of eleven years. Besides being a life member of the National Education Association, Ralph has been commander of the Morrisville Post of the American Legion and past president of the Morrisville Rotary Club. John Will Noble, age 41,4 years, is the son of Ralph and Mrs. Noble.
For those who expect to be in Calcutta, India, any time soon, put down the address of W. B. Goldrick '23, c/o the National City Bank. He writes that the Black Hole is now,illuminated with oil burners.
For a good example of a hobby that pays one should see Owen Smith. It will be remembered that Owen's camera recorded most of the interesting scenes around Hanover while we were in college. It still records interesting scenes, and if you get on his mailing list you will receive each month a well taken photograph appropriate to the season, along with a calendar for the current month. AT the bottom of the card you will find the words "Owen M.Smith, plans your insurance to insure yourplans."
Obituary Notice LESTER STRAUSS GUTTERMAN July 11, 1934 ■ Brookline, Mass "Thus goeth on another of our legionto a better lifeLet his ever be eternal peace.".
Campaign Manager Allen And Ex-Mayor Flanigan, grooming Allen Jr. for the mayorial race of 1955.
Secretary, _ Box 7, Trinity Sta., New York
