Class of 1909
Curt Sheldon, our Alumni Fund agent, was reelected for a ninth consecutive term of two years as treasurer of the city of New Britain, Conn. Curt was endorsed and appeared on both the Republican and Democratic tickets. This job for Curt is in addition to his other duties of vice president and trust officer of the New Britain National Bank, treasurer of the New Britain Club, secretary of the Shuttle Meadow Country Club, a director of the local Red Cross chapter, and chairman of its Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Relief, and a few other odd jobs.
George Adams and Curt Sheldon were the only members of the class present at the Connecticut Alumni Association annual dinner at the Shuttle Meadow Club, New Britain, on May 7. President Hopkins was the only speaker, after which movies were shown of the Yale game and the Winter Carnival. Over two hundred were present.
George Adams says he would like to hear some news in these columns from Merrill Follansbee, Ed Martin, and the rest of the 1909 crowd in California. So would the rest of us.
Emmett Naylor writes me that on May 13, 'O9 had a luncheon in New York, attended by Hall, Bates, Burns, Dudley, Dowdell, Dillingham, Batchellor, Naylor, Readey, Gardner, Howland, Prescott, and Chappelear. Emmett also informs me that "It was moved and voted that in order tokeep the records perfectly clear and theethics on the highest standard, Bob Holmespay Bob Burns, as soon as possible, the10 cents he owes him."
In August, for the third time this past golf season, Bob Burns and I came to the 18th tee all even, and the future looked bright to me. Mr. Burns, however, with entire lack of regard for those rules of ethical conduct that a gentleman should adhere to, played the 18th like a combination of Sarazen and Bobby Jones. I was shocked and indignant. Moreover, not considering any such outcome to be within the bounds of reasonable probability, I had not bothered to bring along any cash, and we went to his house for cocktails instead of to mine. He added insult to injury by complaining about not collecting his dime, also that the dime I paid him the week before the New York luncheon was so thin that they wouldn't take it for his breakfast at the Grand Central. He wouldn't count it as payment. Under all these circumstances, no reasonable person would expect me to pay him either dime, at least at this time. In view of the vote that was passed by the New York crowd, however, I will give it careful consideration for the next month or two before taking any radical action in the matter. Perhaps I can find a still thinner dime.
I wouldn't be in any such predicament if Phil Avery hadn't been so confounded busy this summer with building houses that I have been able to get him out with me only once to play Sandy and Bob. While one of us may be beaten occasionally (?), as a team we have never been defeated (kind regards to Hank O'Shea, Bob Burns, Sandy Hooker, at al.).
I attended an unusually interesting meeting of the class secretaries at Hanover over the week-end of May 16, on behalf of the class, at which I also reported on the activities of the Alumni Council for the year past.
Harriet went up to Hanover with me during Commencement for a little vacation for both of us. The weather from Thursday morning to Saturday noon was ideal and we had a glorious time. We visited substantially every reuning class to see if we could pick up any new ideas, but discovered nothing of particular appeal except possibly the practice of having a tent erected outside the class dormitory as a rallying spot, and to keep the bar shielded from possible rain. We saw some rather nifty set-ups, but believe that several members of our class could design more attractive bars before our next reunion than any we happened to see. Mike Farley, Ingie Fearing, Pettengill, Lynde Tucker, Herb Hawes, and several others whom we probably didn't run into, were back also having a good time. The class of 1904 had an informal gathering and were located in the Tuck School dormitory adjacent to Stell Hall. Their rooms were right over the outdoor platform built into the angle between the dormitory and Stell Hall on which the commencement ball was held, so that we had splendid first balcony front row seats. I am reminded, however, that 'O4 makes scotch and sodas at the rate of one bottle of soda to one case of scotch. And their capacity and sobriety is exceeded only by their kindly hospitality. They're "very stout fellas." Take advantage of their hospitality on all probable occasions, but do so respectfully and prudently. Next year we will have to get a crowd of 'ogers together for an informal reunion.
Mike Farley and some other fellows went fishing in Moosehead Lake in June, ran into Hal and Bess Osborne there, and had an impromptu class party. The fishing was fine and Bess landed a six-pound salmon.
We announce the arrival of a daughter, Ruth Jean, to Perley N. and Ethel Storer (248 Willard Ave., Portsmouth, N. H.), born February 20, 1934.
Joe Worthen and I have dissolved partnership. Joe will continue in the same space. I have moved my office to Room 922, in the same building (10 Post Office Sq.).
We note the following changes of address: Royal K. Abbott, residence 29 Westwood PL, Asheville, N. C.—business, 357 Depot St., Asheville, N. C. Frank M. Bartlett, residence 2232 Sherman Ave., Evanston, 111.—business 135 S. La Salle St., Chicago, 111. Thomas Bell, 316 Hyde Park Ave., Jamaica Plain, Mass. Herman L. Dillingham, residence 137 Hollywood Ave., Crestwood, N. Y.— business 19 W. 44th St., New York. Roy H. Dodge, residence Box 1151, Seattle, Wash.—business 201 CountyCity Bldg., Seattle, Wash. Trescott Griffin, Room 711, 161 Devonshire St., Boston. Harold S. Hall, business 14 Wall St., New York City. Hazen K. Hibbard, 316 E. 4th St., Cherryvale, Kan. Albert L. Hill, West Hartford, Conn. Edward D. Martin, 2176 N. Argyle Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. Harry A. Ward, residence 24 Cannon St., Norwalk, Conn.—business, Turner Construction Cos., 420 Lexington. Ave., New York City.
On reading the above, it strikes me forcibly that there is too much about my doings and connections in the above screed, which I would have omitted very happily if I had received anything from the class. Unless I get a communication from somebody, I am threatening to send in a detailed stroke by stroke account of my next match with Bob Burns (if I win).
Ced Wellsted has been elected president of the Bond Club of Cleveland.
Frank O'Brien has been elected vice president in charge of manufacturing of the Continental Can Company. Frank celebrated by sending his wife and daughter, Betty, abroad for three months.
Hal Prescott's son Dana has been rowing stroke on the second Dartmouth crew and Baxter Prescott is one of five called back early for "heeling."
Craig Thorn, wife, and new baby have changed their residence to New Rochelle, N. Y.
Major Bunk Irwin finished his Porto Rico assignment this spring, has been on furlough this summer, and expects to be in Plattsburg this fall.
Norman Catharin is now with the credit department of the United Shoe Machinery Company in Boston.
Dick Lord is now with Beckers' Conservatories, Cambridge, Mass.
Secretary, Room 922, 10 Post Office Square, Boston
