Class of 1929
Spring being in the air, it is pleasant to report the intended passing of two of our foremost bachelors: Mister Phil Mayher of New York and Mister Willie Coles of Boston.
Mister Mayher is to wed Miss Dorothy Ann Sawyer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Sawyer of Worcester, Mass., the announcement of the engagement being made February 29.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ward of Swampscott announced the engagement of their daughter, Eleanor, to Mister Coles on March 14. This is the second time that Mr. and Mrs. Ward have considered and consented to a '29 man as a son-in-law. The first time it was Dudley Orr marrying Florence Gene last June. And now it is Willie whose persistence has been rewarded. It is without doubt agreeable to the older generation, because Father Ward is a son of Eleazar himself, being of the 1901 vintage.
There have been annual alumni dinners in New York and Boston this past month. Bill Keyes sent word over that at the New York dinner he counted the total '29 representation as follows: Pete Lundgren, Trunkie Brittan, Jim Hodge, Jack Hubbard, Red Kennedy, Morgan Baker, Charlie Shaeffer, Bill Torbert, and Mo Heath.
At the Boston dinner there were Gus Herbert, Chris Born, Don Simpson and his father, Professor Frank Simpson of Boston University, who is one of the leading legal
authorities in Massachusetts, Herm Liss, Johnny Quehman, Bob Sparks, Bob Brinkerhoff, Dick Johnson, Bart Stoodley, Squeek Redding, Ray White, Ed Cogswell, Jack Knight, Stew Goodwin, Howie Eldredge, and Dick Kimball.
Someone should do something to suitably reward the faithful, among whose select company now live and breathe Paul Cook Woodbridge and Laurence Wheeler Lougee. They have not forgotten how to write. To them and others of their company a spiritual accolade.
Woody is in the advertising business, the owner, director, and general factotum (in the best sense of the word) of "Paul Wood- bridge, Advertising," operating in and from Hanover all over the North Country. He is the possessor of a duplex apartment on Valley Road in Hanover, where on a Sunday morning you can sit in the sunshine and eat such a breakfast as you never before experienced in Hanover. Woody pays the rent and the grocery bills, but the muffins and omelette are the artistic achievement of Janet, who has many other talents as well. In passing it should be mentioned that Woody is the leading squash player in Hanover and the number one man on the Graduate Club team.
Here is Woody's proof that he can and does write something besides advertising copy:
"The brief but busy Hanover winter isfast giving way to the briefer abominationsof Hanover spring, and as I try to curryfrom the maze of pleasant recollections ofthe past three months some specific dopeon the comings and goings of Twenty-ninemen I discover that I have let myself in formore than I counted.
"As you may easily recall, time marcheson with more than usual rapidity here, andit was the fall and football season that provided me with most of my information onmen of the class. Two hectic week-ends,one in Cambridge and one in New Haven,brought a host of renewed contacts. I'msure ithat many of the lads must have beenmost pleasantly surprised, as was I, to findthe unusual congregation of Twenty-ninersmilling around the Green portals at theBowl. Maytiap it was the occasion and theinspired tendency to exaggerate that madethe crowd seem larger than usual. One picture stands out—Duke Barto, a little starrywith joy and, I know, reluctant as hell toleave the Dartmouth throng for the dutiesof A T&T. Duke and I have had a coupleof very whimsical sessions about the days ofseven years back, and I think few men missHanover as does he. Washington, pleasecheck.
"For more recent data I turn to the bigbrown book that graces the Inn desk forthe last reported visit of '29 men to Hanover, and not too unexpectedly discover'Jim, Hodge, December .4, 1935' The factsslip me, but I think Jim was back to seethat all went well with the Alpha Deltinitiation ceremonies, and I saw him briefly.Jim usually manages to skip away from hisexciting duties as a salesman of memorials,you know, headstones and whatnot, and toshow up in Hanover about as frequently asanyone. Accompanied as a rule by the demure and charming Mrs. H. and a much begadgetted camera. Not sure, but I think heharbors a suppressed yen to be a newsphotographer, and considering the natureof his daily duties perhaps that too shouldbe forgiven.
"The '29 clan in Hanover was enlargedin the late fall by the arrival of Harb McCreery, who has taken up specialized merchandising duties with the DartmouthCoop, and under the aegis of Mr. JohnPiane is, I understand, doing a big job inthe Coop's ski and winter sports equipment business.
"Joe D'Esopo sandwiches his continuingdramatic efforts into days and nights ofadministering the enlarging activities of hisown 'Dartmouth Travel Bureau.'
"John Parker, the family man and academician, is apparently so weighed downwith professional problems that he seldomappears in the local public eye, and I reportregretfully that specific dope on that ballplayer is meagre. Just phoned him for anynews, and he says with the exception of abrief visit with Brother Brisbin of Burlington, who is politically active in the YoungRepublican movement in New England,that his news too, is sparse.
Elly Cavanagh whips along with forth-right rectitude as president of his class inMedical School and in a similar capacityfor Alpha Kappa Kappa. Must be the samevigor that achieved for him the honor ofclass 'dad'.
"Charley Dudley, author, ski instructor,and man of mystery, is away on his annualtrip to the Continent in search of the 'newand finest' in ski gadgets and clothing. Hewas present at the Olympic winter sportsevents at Garmisch .... well .... Ger-many, and should have a great story onhis return. Will try to corral him then andget him to send it along
"Real spring should boost the traffic inreturning '29ers, and doubtless I will havemore news for you then.
"WOODY."
Larry, for his age and experience, is one of the most promising young lawyers in the public utility field. Already a recognized authority in his specialty, he is the author of several articles of immediate concern in the public utility law. He is with the Long Island Lighting Company, in the legal department, with offices at 50 Church St., New York, and is developing a practice of his own on the side
And here is proof that Larry can and does write for pleasure as well as for professional reasons:
"Glad to get your note, and will pass onwhat, little news I have of twenty-niners.Thanks to an error in your Fifth Year Report—what little business mail I have hasbeen sent to my home address and personalcorrespondence comes to the office.
"I went to Hanover twice in February—the first time for the Winter Carnival andthe second time with the Dartmouth SkiClub of New York. Joe D'Esopo was, asusual, the star of the carnival show. I understand he is doing a, thriving business asa travel agent with an attractive office onMain St., next to the Campus Cafe.
"Jack Moxon also made the trip to Hanover with the Ski Club. Evidently Jack getsaround a bit, for last week I met him againat the National Sportsmen's Show, wherehe and his wife were watching the log-rolling contest.
"Dick Clark writes that the legal profession is thriving in Gloucester. His practicewith the large fishing companies extendsfrom New York to Nova Scotia.
"I met Julie Morris the other day just ashe was coming out of court. Julie is one ofthe few legal lights who manages to doconsiderable court work, while most of thebrothers in the profession dig away writing briefs in some musty old library.
"Ted Shackford and his wife have beenspending week-ends skiing in New Hamp-shire. Several weeks ago, Ted was promotedby the National Shawmut Bank to the newbusiness department, and he is now locatedat the Boylston Street branch.
"Bob Cate is also receiving promotionsthese days. The Telephone Company hasrecently given him an executive positionwith new office space. However, he is to remain in the New York Telephone Building,at 140 West St., New York City.
"Bob Sprague is still with the MackeyRadio and Telegraph Company, located attheir big transmitting and receiving station on Long Island. While making a tourof Long Island a short time ago, I met Bobin a restaurant at Bay Shore, and learnedof his activities for the past several years."Phil Mayher is growing inches tallerevery year. I ran into him several weeks agoand felt as if I were standing in a holewhile talking to him. Phil does not talkmuch about his busitiess, but Moe Heathsays Phil is in the 'foundation business,'and he does not mean the cement type.
"Tux Small, the well known C. P. A., isall smiles these days. At this time next yearhe will be taking a $400 deduction in hisfederal income tax, or perhaps $800."Bill Keyes is again getting active soliciting contributions to the Alumni Fund. Theclass made a very good showing last yearand it is hoped that an even better recordmay be made this corning spring.
"LARRY."
From the bulletin of the San Francisco Association we learn that Dr. Dan Luten is a Rugby expert; has organized a team of Berkeley boys playing under the name of University Club; hasn't lost a game yet.
Secretary, 89 Pleasant St., Newton Center, Mass.
