Class of 1931
We think we've been pretty lenient about putting the pressure on reunion, so perhaps we're entitled to spend a few words in earnest solicitation. A complete schedule will be mailed to you, listing the several committees and their arrangements. Should you have any question pertaining to any of the following departments, I am sure the committeemen will be glad to advise you:
You'll get plenty of publicity, probably originated by Messrs. Holbrook, McCord, Abner Dean, and Baumrucker.
For supplementary costume information, consult Jack McKechnie, Tom Eagan, or 'Charlie Schneider. McKechnie's address: 2 Deßary Place, Summit, N. J.
Transportation matters, such as special trains, possible places with those driving up, etc., are under the guidance of Jim: 'Godfrey, John Goodwillie, Bill Little, and 'Charlie Nims. Godfrey's address: 5 Essex 'St., Concord, N. H.
Jim Rick and two or three others are arranging the details of a picnic, ball game with '26, and other sports.
As you know, we will take over Topliff Hall, and the dormitory committee includes John H. Chamberlin (address: 11 So- LaSalle St., Chicago, 111.), Ernie Moore, and perhaps Ralph Maynard. Chuck Robinson wanted to help with this committee, but he's not sure of getting to Hanover for reunion. However, please remember that all room reservations must be made directly with the College. You'll receive an application form from Arthur Fairfield. Married couples will be provided with a special section of the dorm.
And while we're talking about them, be it known that a committee will also make special arrangements for the Missuses. Charlie McAllister and Doug Morris are handling this department. McAllister's address, for the benefit of those who'll bring the family, is: 1717 National Bank Building, Detroit, Mich.
Our representative in Hanover, Ollie Hayward, is helping to arrange the one dinner we will have as a class. Gray Magee and Ned Pitkin may help if they're on hand.
The budget and tax matters rest with Ed Gruen and Bill Minehan. Gruen's address: University Club, Pittsburgh, Pa.
A committee headed by Shep Wolff will make a report on the institution of a 1931 Scholarship Fund.
The nominating committee, which will function at our single business session (just preceding the ball game with '26 Saturday morning) to fill the slate of class officers for the next few years, will include Ed Studwell, Johnnie Reno, Ted Johnson, and Henry Johnson. Possibly one or two others.
Jim Rick wants to know if we received the announcement of his marriage last Thanksgiving Day to Mary Alice Fackler of Shaker Heights, O. We thought it had been recorded in these annals, but if it had not, we're posting our felicitations herewith.
Johnnie Goodwillie, who is with the D. M. Goodwillie Company, manufacturers of wood and corrugated boxes in Chicago, hied hisself to Florida for the month of February. That deserves at least an envious look.
Craig Thorn is batting pretty close to a thousand in the insurance business up in Hudson, N. Y. Here's hoping we help him hit near that mark in his efforts on behalf of the Alumni Fund.
Bill Schuldenfrei passed through Hanover last week on his way to Tuckerman's for some skiing. Says the town looks like it was simply waiting for the arrival of Thirtyone.
Harriet Minty became the bride of Forsha Russell in Kansas City, Mo., on Wednesday afternoon, April 15. The ceremony was at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral. Will we get to see the bride in Hanover, Forsha?
Chuck Robinson reminded us that Jack Weisert has been married a couple of years, and has a year-old heir, Conrad by name. Mrs. Weisert is one of the most accomplished concert pianists in Chicago, Chuck tells us.
Helen and Johnny Martin recently announced the arrival of Richard, their first child. Johnny didn't tell us this, but we strongly suspect that Dick's first inquiry was with respect to the whereabouts of the ballot box. We're still wondering about that too. Better get to Hanover, Johnny, and join the searching party; it'll be some party, even though we don't find a thing.
Joe Barrington has landed in Santa Monica, Calif., which, as you probably know, is just around the corner from Hollywood. It's hard to tell what we'll hear next about him.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry S. Farleigh of 2 Warren Place, Montclair, N. J., announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Jean Farleigh, to Mr. George Osborn Bliss. The wedding is expected to take place later this spring.
Jack Cole is a lawyer in Providence, R. I.; 315 Grosvenor Bldg.
Spence Cram is in the hardware business in Geneva, N. Y.
Gordon Derby, who is an investment banker in Indianapolis, asks about the possibility of moving pictures being taken in Hanover, so that at subsequent reunions they might be viewed with considerable interest. We expect that the publicity committee will not overlook this suggestion. Certainly if Charlie Engstromovieator is around, he'll give us a real professional job. For the report of the class which is issued after reunion, we will want snapshots and candid pictures from any and every source.
Ed Decker, who is still a student of medicine, hopes to bring Bill Waterman back to reunion, if Bill can lay aside certain legal duties.
Jack Ewers has had some interesting experiences: "professional museum planner" for the Department of the Interior. He has been principally occupied with the planning of contents for the new historical museum in Vicksburg National Park. Also the Department's museum in Washington. It might not be amiss to plan a certain special section for the latter.
Al Gould (Red) is both an attorney and an officer of the Yonkers School for Adult Education in Yonkers, N. Y.
Dana Howe is a chemist with the Vick Chemical Company in Greensboro, N. C.
With only a little more room left, we shall devote it to urging you to help swell the record attendance we expect in Hanover for at least a part of the time between June 12 and 15. You'll have to wait every bit of five years more to pack as much fun into so short a time, at so reasonable a cost. If there are any questions in your mind about reunion—send them along to the committees above, or direct to your Secretary.
Secretary, 433 East 51st St., New York
It is with profound sorrow that we report the passing away of Ted Kilmarx on March 15. After leaving Hanover, Ted received a degree in architecture from Columbia University in June, 1935. Since last fall, he had been an instructor in architecture at Columbia. A recent operation for appendicitis led to further complications. Two Dartmouth brothers, one of the class of '22 and one of '27; a sister; and his father and mother survive.
Everyone who knew Ted liked him, especially for his sincerity and conscientiousness and for the depth of his friendship. Thirtyone extends its sympathy to his family.
