Class of 1911
Brief mention of Newt Russell's illness appeared in the last issue of the MAGAZINE. Although the seriousness of his illness was known, his death came as a great shock to many of his friends. I was glad of an opportunity to see Newt three weeks before his death, and to find him in excellent spirits and unwilling to admit defeat. This was the case to the very end. Aubrey Butler and Jim Gaylord attended the funeral as 191 l's representatives. Aubrey writes—"I was overcome by the number of floral offerings. Lu and I both agreed there weremore there than at Calvin Coolidge's funeral. Instead of having the service in thechapel it was held in the main church, andeven that was packed. The interior of thechurch is one of the most beautiful in thisneighborhood, and everything combined tomake a very impressive service. It showedhow much he was thought of and what alarge circle of friends he had made. Holyoke has lost a good citizen, one who, whenhe became interested in a cause, workedheart and soul for it."
It was pleasant to hear from King Moses, who is now back to spend the summer on Nantucket Island. The following pargraph from King's letter may make some of you envious of the advantages of being free to bat about the world. "I've beenbatting about the country again; and anexcerpt from the enclosed clipping may beof some interest to Eleveners.
"Voyaging on a freighter through thePanama Canal—which is the finest piece ofwork in the world I think—l took a look atHollywood, where the girls wear chiffonshorts and/or bathing suits on Main St.,and the boys (?) fancy rouge and pluckedeyebrows; and scuttled away to San Fran-cisco. A noble time there with the best offoods and wines: a?id then Reno, the gayesttown in the world. You do as you damnplease there—except step on the other fellow's toes. Don't do that, mister.
"My real business was with the gold rushin Nevada; and with gold at $35 an ounceit is a real rush I can tell you. I've materialenough for many stories."
The clipping referred to further gives us some idea of what King has been doing during the past few years.
"Returning recently to this island aftera trip to the Old Comstock Lode Canyonin Nevada, where a gold rush began, sixmonths ago rivaling that of '49, KingsleyMoses, well-known short story writer, declared the population of Story county inwhich the canyon is inclined has increasedfrom 66y in 1933 to 6,000 this year.
"The writer was impressed with the sightof old-time prospectors throughout thecanyon, mining for gold with some averaging a net of $1.000 a month.
"One of the prospectors with whom hespoke, the writer said, was drawing $ 1,000worth of gold a month out of a claim hebought only a short time before for $350and which was believed worthless.
"Mr. Moses is a native of Philadelphiaand lived in New York, from where he enlisted to serve in Italy during the war for18 months. He came to Nantucket like several other writers here to 'get out of thedepression.' He has found the island withall its traditions very pleasing and ideal forwriting.
"Writing short stories and novelettes formagazines and feature articles for newspapers for the last 15 years has provedextremely interesting for Mr. Moses, whoacquired his taste for writing as an occupation when he was at Dartmouth College.He was editor of the college's literary magazine. After his graduation, he became managing editor of the Town Development magazine, published in New York, whichhas since gone out of existence.
"In 1919 he served for five months as atemporary captain in the Italian army inTripoltiania, Africa, observing guerillawarfare waged between revolting Bedouintribes and Italians."
A surprise package recently received contained the announcement of the birth of Kincaid Patterson on April 10. Our congratulations to Russ and Mrs. Russ.
A letter from Jim Hodge, secretary of the Dartmouth Club of Northern New Jersey, gives the information that Art Ganley and Gene Gardner were the representatives of 1911 at the annual dinner of the Dartmouth Club of this district. Somebody will have to check up on Jack Coggins, as he is not supposed to miss any of these affairs.
It should be of interest to Eleveners to know that the younger generation are making their mark in Hanover. Dave Hedges finishes his senior year as president of Palaeopitus and vice-president of the senior class. The latter office is virtually that of president, since the president officially elected was Bob Michelet, whom the class honored posthumously. Bob Keeler was recently elected assistant manager of hockey. Young Dick Cooper, Burt's son, begins where Bob left off by entering the current athletic competition.
ODD BITS—HERE AND THERE
Cupe and Inez Adams appeared in Hanover for the Green Key Prom with their son George to witness the Players' performance "Once In a Lifetime," in which Cupe's nephew took a leading part. Cupe is now president or general manager, or some such thing, of Draper and Maynard, as well as treasurer.
Warren Agry's two daughters, Marian and Ann, were at Dartmouth for the Green Key house party. This seems to be an indication that we are getting old.
Ben Ayers continues his activity in forest conservation in the state, and has been trooping about from place to place in connection with CCC units which are established in various parts of the state.
Doc Bond's daughter Lorraine has been seriously ill with undulating fever, but is now much improved.
Doc Carroll has become a well-known contract player of Southern New England. Doc has even been taking in the American Whist Congresses, and so forth, during the past few years.
Ed Chamberlain brought his wife Grace to Hanover recently to get a week's rest from the family. Ed still has his eye on the ball.
Dick Chase's son, Dick junior, a freshman at Dartmouth, has been a member of the Dartmouth Band throughout the year.
Josh Clark gave up office hours one day recently in order to move his family to Duxbury for the summer.
Jack and Grace Crooks took advantage of the snow train from Boston to Hanover in the late winter, and both could be seen cavorting about, enjoying the Hanover winter to the utmost.
Chuck Emerson is busy getting ready to open his hotel for another summer season after a good winter season made possible by the renewed interest in skiing. One of the many ski trails is almost behind Chuck's hotel.
Linda Hawkridge sailed for Europe in May, to be followed later by Les for a visit.
Fred Harris has been to Dartmouth, not only in the interest of the Outing Club, but likewise to talk and give instruction on airplanes at the invitation of the recently formed Aeronautical Club at Dartmouth.
Occasional reports of the sale of residences in the Newtons and surrounding terrain indicate that Mahl Hill is still doing business at the old stand.
You may get the news now from Jack Ingersoll, who is broadcasting regularly four or five times each day over the Yankee Network.
Cy Ching, one of the general executives of the United States Rubber Company, on a recent visit to Hanover reported that Jake Lovejoy was still one of the mainstays at the Naugatuck plant of the United States Rubber Company.
Mrs. Sarge McGonagle who was so seriously injured in an automobile accident last September, is improving and soon expects to be traveling on her own power once more.
The George Morris family of Washington will again spend the summer in Hanover.
Walt Reilly drove up from Lowell, picking up John Pearson and other noted Concordites to attend the Tugwell lecture in Hanover recently. The Secretary and John both had good naps, so the time was not wasted.
Chub Sterling was one of the principal speakers of the secretaries' meeting in May in the interest of the Alumni Fund. Anyhow most members of 1911 will be aware by this time that he is very much on the job.
Secretary, Hanover, N. H
