1920*
Well, we're off again for a series of nine articles concerning the goings on of the various members of the class of 1920. The difficult part of these installments isn't the writing but the gathering of the data. Now that we have over 200 subscribers, the task should be easier, as appeals for news will reach four times as many readers as in previous years.
Starting way back in June, I'd like to state that the gathering at Commencement was about as usual—a swell time and about ten '2os in the environs, some of whom were Baketel, McGoughran, Bowen, Lappin, Macomber, and Dick Kimball (way from the Coast, and what a time he had).
For some reason or other I was glancing through the Sigma Chi Magazine. One section had pictures of the fraternity's Who's Who. A fountain pen magnet by the name of Craig Scheaffer took up a half-page.
Ed Curtis submitted an address change which necessitated reference to the atlas, namely from Webster Grove, Mo., to Kankakee, 111. I thought they might be across the river from each other, but found one was west of St. Louis and the other south of Chicago.
Three of the boys have moved way West —Johnny Bryan from Chicago to Eldridge, Montana, Rancher, 711 Ranch; Ted Fellows from Exeter, N. H., to 1338 N. Tyndall Ave., Tucson, Ariz.; Bob Loomis, Ridley Park, Pa., to Los Angeles, Calif., 601 26th St.; and not so far west is Carroll Downes, from Philly to Kansas City, Motransferred by Commercial Credit Corp. Speaking of Philly, Ted Nichol has also moved away from there—to 255 79th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Before leaving Brooklyn take note that Bob Winters is now manager of the Truck Division of Bishop, McCormick & Bishop, 975 Atlantic Ave. He lives at 104 203d St., St. Albans, Long Island.
A short jump to New York City and we find that Warrie Chamberlain has moved down town about 40 streets to 1 W. 54th St., while Dick Charlock has moved in the opposite direction to 172 E. Bad St.
Jim Stark is now a field merchandiser with Montgomery Ward & Cos. in Baltimore. He lives in the same city at 4429 Clifton Rd.
Ed Wallace reports that he is the treasurer and general manager of the Standard Rivet Cos., 69 A St., South Boston, Mass. Another Mass. item; Lawrence Hussey has moved from Danvers to Rowley.
Bud Weymouth advised that he is an associate director of Camp Pinnacle, Lyme, N. H. The usual 50-10-10 discount for members of the class. He didn't say whether he was still teaching at Boston University. This may force a letter from him.
A couple of the Clevelandites have sub-
mitted changes: Art Godding to 1750 Union Commerce Bldg. and John Woods to Pocahontas Fuel Cos., 906 Rockefeller Bldg.
Porte Durkee has sent on his official addresses: Bus., 811 W. 7th St., Los Angeles, res. 109 Onyx Ave., Balboa Island, Calif.
Dr. Ralph Campbell still lives in Madison, Wis., but now at 1300 University Ave.; Oscar Anderson advised that his new address is 123 Church Ave., Forestville, Conn.
Lawyer Joe Nash was last heard from in 1928. He is still with the same firm and lives in Scarsdale, N. Y.—315 Heathcote Rd.
Not to be outdone by any of the above, I got myself a new address, to wit, R.F.D. 1, Delmar, N. Y. In other words I have gone semi-farmer with lots of land to play with, much too much lawn to mow, but really far superior to the city. In spite of the R.F.D. angle I'm only six miles from the office. Ed Bowen took a summer place for the season, but has recently moved back to town.
As usual received a last minute letter from Paul Richter, in which he stated that, "First, re 3d annual picnic of Twenty Club of New England, held as usual the first Sunday in June for any and all 1920 men and their wives or sweethearts—not both the same afternoon, please.
"This year the picnic was at Groton, and as usual, Charlie Crathern was chief chef and served up Macomber's juicy steaks with the same finesse as usual, only better. Mugs Morrill again presided over the brewing stand, and with the help of Frank Dorney and Chet Wiley the concoction had its usual potency, and even Bung Roland, the orchid kid from Nahant, was rolling under the table after his more than usual quaffing of the nectar. Dot McGoughran had charge of the food and general arrangements, and with the help of Lady Wiley and Lady Harvey, spouses de luxe from Wellesley, food and victuals of all shapes and varieties made their appearance. More than forty were in attendance, some for the first time, such as Eb and Barbara Wallace, who swear they will never miss another.
"There were the usual picnic casualties, but the first one of the day and the most serious was at the arrival of movie magnate Miller—official photographer. He rolled up the path leading to the Outing Club cabin with his latest femme in a new Buick phaeton. Paul Richter, Club secretary, went down the path to greet Doc and to tell him where to park his car. But Miller, thinking he was on the Worcester Pike, knocked Paul down and ran over him. So, ye secretary was out of circulation for the next five weeks. Nice considerate drivers, these doctors!
"And so, we come to part two of our story, as per your request or my own doings. Well, this accident took quite a chunk out of both my disposition and my intentions for the summer. I was in the final stages of the drive for the Cambridge Hospital, which had been coming along very nicely. The last of July, Hibb and I lost our father, who died in Laconia, N. H. Hibb and I are now running the farm, and herewith extend an invitation to any of the wandering classmates, as we are only 40 miles from Hanover.
"The middle of August I came to Nashua, a great Dartmouth town, by the way, to direct the annual Community Chest campaign for the charities of this city. It was great to find that the president of the Chest this year is Don Sawyer '21, who is very active in civic welfare enterprises now that he is back from St. Louis. Have seen no Twenty men around here although Prexy Robertson is not so far away and I hope to catch up with him one of these days.
"Re, the rest of the gang, here are a few briefs, some of which you may already know.
"Neither Bill Sullivan nor Charlie Sargent could come to the picnic in June, as both are proud fathers, and patrimonial duties required them and their wives to be at home with the next generation.
"Ed Wallace lost his brother in May, and has resigned from Exeter to take over his brother's manufacturing business in Boston (see above).
"Here is advance notice to all Twenty men that there will be the usual 'night before' party on Friday night, October 21, at the University Club in Boston on the eve of the Harvard game. Last year some 25 members of 1920 reported for soup. This is one of the best reunions, as a great many classes have a dinner that night in the same room and it offers an opportunity for seeing not only the members of 1920 but of a great many other boys who were in school with us. Wish 1920 would turn out 40 members this fall."
Making the column worth-while for 325 Twenty subscribers is no small feat, the cooperation of everyone in furnishing any possible bits of news would not only be appreciated by me but more so by those who have to read this.
Secretary, 158 State St., Albany, N. Y.
