1920*

You'd think that Sherry Baketel's excellent reunion report in the July issue of the MAGAZINE would be enough coverage, but the reunion really was such a huge success that it seems impossible not to continue. In the first place, the attendance was the largest we've had; there were 92 members of the Class present (as against 68 in '35) and these plus wives and children brought the grand total to 147. Special mention should be made of the one who came the farthest to be on hand. This distinction goes to Leo Ungar who, with his wife, came from Council Bluffs, lowa. From all indications, he'd come twice as far rather than miss another.

It looked as though we were really getting very staid and conventional because until late Sunday night not one dormitory hose had been unfurled from its resting place in the hall. However, as Charlie and Mrs. Goodnow were packing to take the 2 a.m. train to Washington, it was found that a little "wetting down" was necessary in order to get all the additional purchases and class costumes between the four walls

of the luggage provided. Thus the hose. Due to the rather unsteady hands of the hoseman, the nozzle described various gyrations resulting in thoroughly soaking the Goodnows and their going away clothes. They surely were a pretty sight as they embarked for the nation's capital. The F.8.1, was called in to fix the responsibility for the dastardly deed and to date the suspects narrow down to Bing Rowland, and Mc- Goughran. At one time it was thought that Cy Rounseville might be involved, but when it was ascertained that he was Fire Commissioner at Fall River, Mass., he was immediately absolved. I'm afraid I wouldn't have taken the beating with as much grace as did the recipients.

It was pretty well agreed that our new class organization should work out very satisfactorily. Although many of you know what the setup is, it seems worth while repeating the highlights. The class at each reunion elects an executive committee of eleven members. This committee is charged with conducting class business or, in other words, is the board of directors. Among their duties are the selection from their own members of a secretary-chairman and a treasurer; also the selection of a class agent and reunion chairman. They have the power of removing any of their own members, filling vacancies plus the other duties usually associated with such a body.

The nominating committee which presented the slate to the class for election took lots of pains in trying to pick out a group that would function best. Naturally almost any eleven members of the class selected would do a conscientious job, but how they could function most efficiently as a body was something else. It was felt that selection on a purely geographical proportion would not do the trick. However, such a distribution should not be disregarded altogether. It was decided finally to nominate two groups, the members of each being within an area small enough so they could meet occasionally. Those nominated were: Boston and vicinity—Crathern, Elliott, Morrill and Tillson; New York City and vicinity—Cart, Charlock, Haas and McGoughran. The three other members selected were Vail (Chicago), Frey (Hanover) and Morey (Albany). The above slate was elected at the class meeting and the committee met shortly afterwards and selected Roc Elliott, treasurer and Frank Morey, chairman-secretary. The class meeting was held Sunday morning as a separate function and not as part of the class dinner as in previous years. This was an excellent innovation as there was a surprising amount of decorum and the highlight was a discussion of how the class felt regarding national defense. The subject was introduced by Sam Stratton who, in his work with undergraduates, felt that the general feeling among them bordered strongly on the pacifistic side. The discussion was participated in by most of the class and resuited in a resolution being adopted supporting President Hopkins in his stand on the war question. A copy of the resolution which was presented to President Hopkins follows:

RESOLUTION

The following preambles and resolution were unanimously adopted by the members of the Class of 1930 of Dartmouth College, most of whom served in the war of 1917-1918, at its Twentieth Reunion in Hanover, June 16, 1940:

WHEREAS, in contradistinction to the sentiments which have been expressed by certain undergraduates of American colleges, the members of the Class of 1920 of Dartmouth College believe that the necessity of an impregnable national armament is paramount to all other national consideration; and

WHEREAS the vital interests of the United States call for a strong and consistent policy, and a realistic executive program for effecting promptly full national armament on sea, land and in the air;

Now therefore be it

RESOLVED that the members of the Class of 1920 of Dartmouth College favor the immediate and most powerful military, naval and aerial national armament, including full preparation of industry, labor and the citizenry for effective cooperation therein.

The above discussion took so much time that Roc Elliott deferred his Treasurer's report until this issue. His report, somewhat condensed, is:

During the year which began in September, 1939, the class underwrote ALUMNI MAGAZINE subscriptions for 244 members at the rate of two dollars each. In December we were billed therefor in the amount of $488.00. Only 148 paid their annual dues of $3.00 which produced income of $444.00. Therefore, we were obliged to dip into our reserve for the difference. However, after all bills were paid, the treasury had a balance of $136.88. Our class has again underwritten magazine subscriptions for the next five years. Dues bills will go out again soon and those who pay promptly will greatly facilitate this thankless job of treasurer.

We are allowed a reasonable number of class pictures each month and as there were many cameras in evidence last June, there must be a large supply of pictures which would be interesting to the class as a whole. Any such pictures which you would send me will be returned and highly appreciated. Of course, such pictures need not be confined to reunion.

With so much war activity plus election year, a large number of you must be doing things that would make interesting reading for the rest of us. Why not make it a duty to write at least twice during the year. The secretary's job is enjoyable in proportion to the number of fellows he hears from each year.

Did you know that: Dana Eaton is located in Chicago—feed business; Ralph Roberts of Briggs Mfg. Cos. has returned from England and is now in the Detroit office; Johnny McAllaster is federal manager of the N. Y. Highway Planning Survey at Albany. John makes the seventh '20 man in town.

Secretary, 158 State St., Albany, N. Y. Treasurer, 33 Edgehill Road, Arlington, Mass

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