Class of 1931
Friday, June 12—Saturday, June 13—Sunday, June 14—Monday, June 15! All or any part of it spent in Hanover will be something you'll long remember. And Topliff Hall is just around the corner from most anywhere. And what a schedule! You'll get a bulletin about it maybe before you read this.
Numerals to:
142. Henry Johnson, salesman. Providence, R. I.
143. Bill Galley, accountant, Chicago. 144. Frank McCord, advertising research, New York City.
145. Steve Smith, J. W. Greer Co., Cambridge, Mass.
146. Mac McDonough, sporting goods, Portsmouth, N. H.
Henry Johnson's name forcibly brings to mind the 1931 costume for reunion. But we'll wait for the costume committee's bulletin, and then you'll know what we mean- just sort of a mysterious note to make you curious.
On March First we should have met Miss Mary Ellen Heiss, at the home of the Perry Boyntons; Pete's father explained, however, and now the news is out—young Dr. Boynton is engaged. Sorry to have missed the party. Rumor has it that Frank (Monk) McCord is also engaged.
Pete Akerlund who is a purchasing agent for the Hawley Products Co. in St. Charles, Ill., has been married (for quite some time) to the former Blanche Scribner of Kearney, Neb.
More News About Reunioners
Bat Austin got out from under the clouds over organs. If you wonder what that means—here y'are: the manufacturing of electric organs has been and is being conducted under dark clouds of adversity. Church finances are inadequate; Charlie Schwab already has one; and it would cost entirely too much to make the public organ-conscious. Bat has gone into the investment business with Conning & Co., Hartford, Conn.
Russ Beckwith, you know, is married to the former Betty Chaffee, and they live in Newark, N. Y. Russ is wondering about facilities for getting to Hanover, together with cost estimate, at cetera. There is a committee being drawn up for guidino- classmates in matters of transportation That will be a co-ordinating job; trying to get motorists to make stops en route, to give others a lift. There will also be special railroad rates.
Hal Bond, who may bring his wife and Hal Jr. to reunion, suggests a ball game with the class of '26.
Bill Benger has an eight-months-old son we hadn't heard about. Bill says that since he is in the salt business, we can expect his sole contribution to class entertainment to be in the nature of salt in the Beer. (That's better than the stuff we put into the beer at a certain picnic five years ago this June.- Ed. Note.)
Bernie Boyle, who is track coach at Andover, says he is not married, and then opposite the question about children he reports "XYZ." We think this is significant of a class noted for its ingenuity.
Joe Barrington wants a costume of old corduroys, and a slogan of "Look Like You Uster."
There are two Frank Blatz's—one is four months old.
Ed Brummer may not be able to attend all of reunion, because reunion may keep him too busy. All you need to figure that out is to know that Ed manages a hotel in East Jaffrey, N. H.
Rupe Brooke is hungry for a weird old- fashioned forget-it-all picnic. He'll get it in June.
Joe Clough is probably the oldest living undergraduate among Thirtyoners. He gets his M.D. in June, 1936. Started studying medicine after graduation.
Len Clark says Junior will be just a year old when reunion rolls around.
Jack Davis wants a book of Thirtyone addresses compiled. He—nor anyone else-likes to mark every letter "Forward." When reunion is over, Jack, your class will prepare a report containing, not only latest addresses, but we also hope to include photos and other interesting data.
Charlie Dwyer suggests we consult Adrian or Patou for costume idea. And in the same sentence refers us to Chuck O'Neill's recent story in Esquire. And how about Abner Dean's cartoons?
While we're on the subject of famous Thirtyoners: Red Rolfe laments his forced absence from reunion; the Yankees have no ball game scheduled in Hanover for that date. Thanks anyway, for writing, Red.
Vance Dickerman, who is not married, begs us to leave all wives at home.
lom, the Eagan, wants to know who stole a certain clock some five years ago this June. Ask detective Jack O'Connor. Don Ewing, who spent some years in Bulgaria, wants to know of any woman's clubs booking travel talks.
Jim Frame says that Bill Lyons has a baby girl; Pete Evans works for Du Pont in Philadelphia, and lives with Ralph Maynard and John Chamberlin; Ed Mecutchen with the Union Central in Philadelphia. Sher Guernsey wants a placard with a cartoon of Thorn for the parade.
Sam Groves says that Jack McKechnie's son looks like his father and hums Princeton songs between meals.
Red Gristede left himself wide open with the comment that, regarding contributions to reunion entertainment, we could have "Most anything—just name it."
Will Hays, who makes elevators, will have much dope about the New York strike—should a spirited bull session call for it.
We were shocked by the gentleman from Plainfield, N. J., the Hon. Chub Hetfield, selectman etc., who daringly suggests a Haile Selassie costume for reunion. A fine- looking lot we'd be, as our ephemeral states of mind led us to making various and sundry knots with our sheeting. Frank McCord joined Frank Hodson and others in disposing of one of Shep Wolff's hams at Wolff's camp. Your turn will come, Shep, when you invade McCord's farm at Woodstock.
Mil Hallenbeck knocked out a ditty for reunion which deserves appropriate auspices for unveiling. Ditties will probably be very much in keeping with the spirit of the occasion. It will take a whole heap of ditties to make up, for five years of more or less abstinence.
Ollie Hayward is in Hanover. He says things are very quiet up there now.
At the New York dinner in honor of President Hopkins, the largest attendance ever recorded for the event (over 500) included Forrie Norris, Sam Groves, Charlie Schneider, Vic King, Charlie Vetter, Chuck Briggs, Bob Fredericks, Charlie Prouty, Jack Weatherley, Charlie Howard, Ken Fraser, Vic Rockhill, Ernie Moore, and your Secretary.
June is, 13, 14, and 15 Bigger and better than ever!
Secretary, 433 East 51 St., New York
