Class of 1926
Less than five months to reunion, and by the time this issue rests in your post box, it will be just three months and fifteen days. Would that I could set off a "Pete Blodgett" cannon in each line of these notes. However, here goes one from Ohio—read 'em and weep—or rather read 'em and mail that first payment today. Just three and a half payments and the reunion is yours.
"1820 E. High Street,Springfield, Ohio.
"I have been reading all the propagandaand advance dope on the reunion. You boyshave sold me. I have wilted right down, allsales resistance gone. Enclosed is my $5.00.If the check is not rubber, put it in the pot,and here's hoping I will win the free tax.See you at the 10th.
"We have been busy at Kohomo, hid.,since October on a job. Some commutingto Springfield twice a week—155 miles eachway. Also were awarded a nice job at Akronand one at Springfield. These we will startin February.
"Had a notice of Charlie Singleton's marriage. Finally weakened, eh!
"Saw Nate Parker in Pittsburgh lastzveek. He is batting 400 these days. I am going to the road show in Cleveland tomorrow and expect to see some of the fellowsthere.
"Have served notice on the boss for thereunion. He says it must be a matter of lifeor death the way I talk about it.
"HERB (DARLING)."
On January 16, Tom Colt officially opened the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts at Richmond, having been appointed curator by the governor of the state. The opening was visited by over seven thousand people, and the Richmond Times-Dispatch carried the following, "It was due to Mr.Colt's efforts that one hundred Americanworks of art from many repositories wereon exhibition as the state's museum openedto the public." In the same paper we see Tom pictured with Governor Peery, ExGovernor John G. Pollard, and John L. Carlson, Swedish-American painter. We might add that no doubt Tom Colt 111, grandson of Andrew Jackson, and a year old on Feb. 1, gave a lusty cheer during the ceremony.
And from Tiny comes the following: "Winthrop, Maine.
"Your letter addressed to Hanover finally reached me here in Maine, thanks tothe dog teams and snow shoes. Have beenhere about two weeks waiting my chancebetween blizzards—to get in next summer'ssupply of cracked ice for my highballs.
"As for reunion, it's practically upon us.If your committee insists, I, of course, blushtngly, may do my now famous fan dance,but I prefer in some parts the classic LadyGodiva, although in that event I shall staywithin the confines of Hanover, Leb andthe June are out.
I'll be heading back to Hanover in afew days. Shortly after Carnival, I plan atrip to Boston and New York. Will be intown for a week or so, so be listening formy tight, airy tread."Prosit!
"TINY."
Bob (Million Dollars) Cleary has been rambling with skis, at ux, through the White Mountains. Charlie Singleton has been appointed class agent of the Alumni Fund for this year. Charlie has done a great deal on the fund during the past years, and in putting the fund across he needs the assistance of all men in the class. The Executive committee in conference with Secretary Sid made the choice.
The Dartmouth Club of New York has established an employment committee, and I find a 1926 man listed with the following qualifications: "1926 graduate, has hadconsiderable experience free lance researchand survey experience for leading advertising agencies, manufacturing, and associations. Has had selling experience, both'house to house' and to wholesalers. Hashad considerable experience with businessprotective associations, including management, investigations, and organizing work.Is married with children. Minimum salaryof $30.00 weekly desired." If anyone in the class can be of assistance to this classmate, we earnestly urge you to communicate with the committee or Joseph Weitzell, club manager, at 24. East 38th St., New York City.
Secretary, Wallace & Williams 3 No. Arlington Ave., East Orange, N. J.
