1916*
Bill Hale, out in Shanghai, by his writings and actions, gives in brief, a true picture of the Far East situation. Bill writes that he can't belief Japan will be so dumb as to go to war with the United States. In spite of the orders to Americans to evacuate, Bill is keeping his wife and three children with him until he sees a real change in the picture. When they built their new home in Shanghai, the Hale's constructed a real New England style house.
Eskie's family have remained in this country, but according to Bill, Eskie feels the same way.
Well deserved promotion came to our Jack Curtin the other day. The General Electric Co. announced the promotion of J. J. Curtin, who has been in charge of sales promotion and publicity work in the Motor Division, Schenectady, to Magnet Wire Specialist at the Fort Wayne, Indiana, Works. Maybe the Indiana girls can get the handsome grey haired bachelor to propose.
Owing to the need for additional management supervision by its Organic Chemicals Division, Big Monsanto Chemical Co. has again promoted Dan Dinsmoor, this time to be Assistant Manager of that division with headquarters in St. Louis. Dan has been Plant Manager of the huge Monsanto Illinois plant. Congratulations and best wishes to you both, Jack & Dan, from Dartmouth and Balmacaan.
Congratulations to the Western Reserve law professor, one Fletcher Reed Andrews, on his recent election as General Chairman of the Cleveland Community Fund Council. Now Cleveland knows the fund will go over the top—for Fletcher himself, is tip top as an orator, professor, organizer and worker for civic improvement.
Last month, I recorded the election of Priscilla Tapley as president of the freshman class at Smith. To this honor must be added the title of Queen of the 1941 Smith Ice Pageant. I'll bet Gil Tapley is busting his buttons these days.
Now let's leave the cold North for St. Petersburg, Florida, where Hap Ward is so busy playing golf and fishing. Hap writes that "a lot of water has flowed over the tonsils, since 1916 made ready to enslave the world, and hopes a lot more will trickle down before final mention is made in the MAGAZINE." Hap expects to be in New England around June 1st and hopes to pet the Plymouth Rock, unless FDR suddenly moves it to Hyde Park. We all hope that your New England visit carries you to Hanover on June 14th, Hap.
Ros Magill's "The Supreme Court on Federal Taxation" appearing in the December issue of the University of ChicagoLaw Review, is now being reprinted for general circulation.
My hat is off to Professor John B. Stearns for his column in the MAGAZINE on Balmacaan's years at Dartmouth. John has done a lot of research. Of course, I tear through it to see if my name appears, so I can show it to the family—then I go back and read and reread it. Fine work, John!
Bill Mackie, the pride of Centerdale, R. I., is still in the textile business and is now making the yarn for government uniforms. Bill sees Shorty Shaw and Cap Carey frequently and promises me to show up at the next Boston party. A promise made is a debt unpaid, Bill. Just remember this when you get the next notice.
Russ Perkins is another transplanted Yank—now practicing law out in Pasadena, Calif., which isn't so hard to take at that.
Phil Nordell down in Philadelphia is heart and soul in the fight to aid England. Phil feels our lot will be that of France unless we awaken and he has a bone to pick with the undergraduates who believe it is none of their affair. Just to ease your mind, Phil, you will find the college student of March i, 1941, alive to the seriousness of our national position and doing something about it. College classrooms will be emptied as in our generation, when the time comes.
Tug Tyler, of Muncie, Indiana, is making his plans now for the 25th in Hanover. Tug is still making gadgets and golf clubs. Carl Holmes will remember Tug's automatic window closer and steam radiator turner that Tug devised for their room in Middle Fayer. It worked well with Tug's alarm clock until the window broke. It would pick out a 20° below zero morning to go boom. By the way, Carl Holmes has entirely recovered from his automobile accident and is in the pink.
Jeanne, daughter of the Fletcher Andrews, is marrying a Cornell man, class of 1937. Hanover and Ithaca make a grand pair.
Ed Ozite Kiley is still travelling the country over, but he doesn't hit Boston. Ed is treasuring for Jib Dingwall's twenty-fifth reunion gift committee. If you haven't sent in your pledge, please do so at once—have it over with, so your mind will be clear for reunion.
Johnny Pell has been working like mad on the reunion plans. Johnny was in Boston for a committee meeting last month and was in New York for another one this week.
You will be happy to learn that Estelle Jardine is back home and in good health again after a three week siege at the hospital. Marion Jardine is doing a Walter Wanger these days, directing plays for the William 8c Mary Dramatic Club—and the father, he no more can act than Kiley can sing. Youngsters these days don't seem to get their talent by inheritance.
Only eight Balmacaaners showed up at the Boston Alumni Dinner. Dr. John Gile was down from Hanover, Dr. Park Hayden, Joe Newmark, Sam Cutler, Gran Fuller, Alex Jardine, Joe Carleton and Tog Upham made up the smallest attendance at this gathering in years. I can't kick for I didn't go either.
Are Jack Cremer and Bill Osborn of Ohio going to check in at Hanover in June? Phil Stackpole, Wall Street's big municipal bond man should be on hand to greet us—What say, Phil?
Anson Bates is now located at 3711 Alabama Ave., Washington, D. C. Get after him, Sterling Wilson, to be prepared for the 25th.
Secretary, 37 Maple St., Stoneham, Mass.
