1915

Another new year has rolled into being, and with it the class of Fifteen getting into full stride. Bill Huntress has his various committees fully organized, and what enthusiasm the members show! Charlie Griffith and his Special Fund committee have made much faster progress than even the most optimistic anticipated. Meanwhile the regular officers plod along after their usual manner. Not too bad a combination, if we do say so, especially since it functions and gets results.

Joe Harris writes of an enjoyable visit with Charlie Griffith recently, after many years of having not seen each other. Joe is "tops" with the Atlanta Georgian, while Charlie was on one of his frequent peregrinations about the country preaching the gospel of Silver—Burdett and its textbooks. And Charlie is sure to run his feet off that he may pass the time of day with a Fifteener.

From Mishawaka, Ind., we hear from Bags Wanamaker,—his letter chock-full of enthusiasm for our 25th. "Never have missed a reunion yet", states Bags, "and never intend to." Bags is factory manager for the Mishawaka Rubber & Woolen Co., manufacturers of the famous "Ball Band" footwear.

A very interesting letter from Harold Thompson Rich reveals the fact that he has done but little magazine writing these past few years. His father died in 1932, and Harold consequently was forced to take over the management of the business, which is that of custom house brokers and forwarders, a business founded forty years ago and operating under the name of F. B. Vandegrift & Co., 44 Whitehall St., New York. Says Harold: "I need not tell you that it has been tough sledding. You know what conditions are, and how particularly international trade—on which our business depends—has suffered. The result is that I am working practically day and night to keep things going, with little time to devote to anything else. Nevertheless, because of my long experience in newspaper and magazine work, and because of my willingness to do anything I can for Dartmouth College, I will do what I can on your Publicity Committee." Just another instance of "Everybody" being "UP" when our 25th is mentioned.

And from Dolph English, Waterbury, Conn, (with a son in Dartmouth 1941), in a letter to Bill Huntress:—"l have always felt that the 1915 class had more latent power than any class turned out during our time, but for some reason or other we did not click sufficiently to get the best results. But with the efforts that you and your committee are making we cannot but show our power increasingly from now on." Dolph mentions seeing frequently the hustling boys in Connecticut,—Johnny Mullin of Waterbury and Bridgeport, Phil. Pelletier of New Britain (both secretaries of their respective Dartmouth local organizations), Dr. Tower of Meriden, Leo Burt of Hartford, and Red Folan of Darien.

And before leaving Waterbury, we must mention Sherm Hickox, who is comfortably located there, and engaged in the manufacturing business. Sherm has two daughters enrolled at Cornell, one a junior and the other a freshman. Sherm also has a son who should make Dartmouth for the class of 1946.

Earl Clough, our roving reporter for Boston and environs, discovered at the "Hanover Speaker" night in Boston Duke Sullivan, George Simpson, Erl MacAndrews, and Howard Fuller. We have not heard much of George Simpson of late, but he is active in the investment business, and resides in Melrose, Mass. Erl MacAndrews and Howard Fuller reside together at 1340 Commonwealth Ave., Allston, Mass. Cloughie lives just up the avenue at 1368. Let's drop around. And speaking of Howard, word comes through the underground that he (now Major) is about to be elevated to the rank of full Colonel of the 182d Infantry, M.N.G. Congratulations.

Jack Mason describes very interestingly the trip to the Stanford game which he and Kay took, including the return via Los Angeles and Hollywood. He speaks especially of the visit to the Paramount Studios and luncheon, both provided by Art Hornblow. Jack most certainly is developing into a seasoned globe-trotter.

Scattering news items tell us of Ralph Emerson, who is connected with the purchasing department of the city of Seattle, with offices in gn Co-City Bldg James Brackett still clings to St. Pasadena, Calif., but with residence at 1949 Meredian

Deane Hazen has moved from Des Plaines, Ill., to Park Ridge, Ill.—530 Wilsner Ave. .And we find that Bernard O'Day has left Buffalo and popped up in the Canal Zone, Box 3093, Cristobal.

Bill Huntress has completed his Entertainment Committee, it being made up of Art Williams, chairman, Fred Child, Casey Jones, Ev Lamson, Paul Vining, and Walt Wanger. With the various committees made up, intensive work will soon start. No ordinary 25th, this.

Secretary, Orleans, Vt.