1936
"Enzyme" Dink Gidney, as he so graphically describes himself, is now well grooved at the Finance and Naval Training School in Philadelphia. Apparently he is submerged by military routine, and on that basis claims exemption from his scribeship. My pinch-hitting arises out of the pleasant responsibility for publicizing reunion details. But before we reunionize, let's take a look at some scant news.
A tragic note is the death of John Schulz in an automobile accident at Fort Knox on March 20th. For those of us who knew Johnny—and remember what a swell fellow he was—this news comes as a great shock. And I know we all send sincerest sympathies to his family. A fitting tribute will appear in the next issue.
What little gossip there is has reached me by various indirect means. My apologies, therefore, if I have married you to the wrong girl or moved you to the incorrect city. For once, rumor is confirmed quickly and finally. Bob Prentice proudly announces May 24th as the date for his marriage to Theo Smith; Chuck Richards will be best man. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Howland have settled down at 37 Linden Avenue, Metuchen, N. J. While we're in New Jersey—Bob Pumphrey of Montclair reports that Marilynne Claire Bucher has been Mrs. Pumphrey since March 15th. The social columns of New York papers herald the engagement of Mary Humphrey to Charley Hoffman; Charley is a country farmer on his own place near Red Hook, N. Y.
Mr. & Mrs. Dick Taylor have been rocking little David's cradle since March 20th. Ditto for Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Ruggles since March 11 th (only the name here happens to be Thomas Newton Ruggles).
Congratulations to Budd Schulberg on the appearance of his novel, What MakesSammy Run?, recently published by Random House. Reviews in Time Magazine and in several newspapers indicate that here's another for your "must read" list. Life Magazine for April 7th carried a Carribbean essay, a six or seven-page feature photographed by Dang Scherman; Dang has been making an extensive tour of the West Indies, and my guess as to where he'll pop up next is as good as yours.
Bill Yelverton is now with the UnitedStates News in Washington. Bill McLaughlin has returned from another of his audit tours of mines in Ecuador; he's getting to be a regular commuter. Blake Johnson is still following the theatre, at present associated with John Housman in the management of Orson Welles' latest Broadway production, Native Son. Jack MacNeary has joined the brokerage firm of Merrill Lynch, E. O. Pierce & Cassatt.
No column of the younger classes would be complete without news of recent military maneuvers. Here are a few .... Ensign Charley Stern is now stationed in Hawaii, after completing his three months' shore course on the S.S. Prairie State up on the Hudson River. Following in his footsteps is Blake Hughes, having recently taken lodging on this same houseboat. Dick Ruby is a member of the Marine Officers' Training Corps in Philadelphia Doug Chisolm is at the USNR Midshipmen's School in Chicago. As you may remember, Conny Wickham, Tom Sinding and Bob Shertz all joined the Naval Reserve last summer; Conny accounts for himself as being on the 5.5. Brooklyn in the Pacific. Ken Wilson expects a call from the Naval Reserve any day His watching and waiting is being duplicated, I think, by most of us. And when all returns of the vital statistics questionnaire are in we'll have some illuminating information.
Incidentally, for those of you who misconstrued this research as prying, please be assured that no ulterior motives were involved. Finding facts was the purpose, and discreet anonymity the means. Watch these columns next month for a collated report, and keep an eye on your local newspapers for a scoop—a dynamite story on "The Five Year Struggle of Dartmouth '36."
And about that draft notice for reunion —any similarity between the picture on your card and what you look like now is purely coincidental. Of course, the Green Book snapshot may have fallen off your card in transit, in which event you were spared a nightmare. But now
WHAT ABOUT REUNION?
WHEN is IT? From Friday afternoon, June 20 th, to Sunday noon, June 22nd.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST? The class tax of $7-50 Per man, plus $3.50 for the wife or any reasonable facsimile, will cover all expenses exclusive of accommodations and the three or four meals not taken care of by scheduled events. This tax is payable before Reunion; and if you wait until you reach Hanover, the tax will be $8.50. Costs have naturally been kept low so that we can have as big a gang as possible back in Hanover.
WHERE CAN WE STAY? The College has designated Topliff Hall as the Class hotel and will charge $4.00 per person for the week-end. Room reservations must be made through the College, and you will be sent cards for that purpose in due time.
WHAT'S PLANNED? Dancing at the Inn, Softball game with '31, luncheon at President Hopkins' home, barbecue catered by Ross McKenney of the Outing Club, Class meeting, showing of the Class movies, general conviviality—beer, singing, bull sessions, etc. at the '36 social headquarters (a big, friendly tent behind Topliff). Plus an opportunity for those of you who care to golf, tennis, swim or in any other way make it a health week-end.
WHO'S COMING? AS we go to press, only a few names are available. But when you read this, the lineup will probably look like an "all present" class roll call. Married men, please note the number of wives who are coming along Art Greene. Pug Goldthwait and wife, Ray Reitman, Dick Taylor and wife, Gene Anspach, Ed Higbie, Pep Mintz, Ed Brooks, A1 Gibney, Chuck Delbridge, Dick Morton and wife, Monnv Greenbaum and wife, Dick Hefler, Art Wasserman and wife, Joe Millimet, Paul Cleaveland and wife, Joe Davis, Jack Smith and wife, Reunion Generalissimo Jack Morrison, Hal Palmer, Bob MacPherson, Bob Murphy and wife, Herb Beskind, Bax Fullerton and wife, George Beyer, Don Erion, A 1 Butler, Red Riley, John McKernan, Brad Chase and wife, Spike Daniels and wife, yours truly and wife.
WHAT ABOUT TRANSPORTATION? If you have a car, we hope you will be able to give a hitch to others. If you want a ride, we hope to arrange it for you. For this purpose, and for any other Reunion information, get in touch with any of the following fellows: Boston—Dick Morton; Concord, N. H.—Joe Millimet; AlbanyDick Spencer; Bridgeport, Conn.—Brint Schorer; Williamsport, Pa.—Charley Lehmann; Cleveland—Bax Fullerton; Detroit
—Chuck Delbridge; Chicago—Art Applelon; California—Bob Morris; New York City and New Jersey—Pep Mintz, Dick Hefler, Joe Davis.
The official "I'm coming" blanks will be sent out soon. In the meantime, it will be swell to hear your positive intentions and some real news for next month's column.
ALL OUT AND UP IN HANOVER '36!
Acting Correspondent,
The Conde Nast Publications, Inc. 420 Lexington Ave., New York, N. Y.
Class Agent, Apartment D-52 353 East 56th St., New York, N. Y
