1927*
About five more months and we'll be seeing you in Hanover. Many replies to our original announcement of the Quindecennial have been received. Most of them are coming. We want to hear from the rest of you that you will be there if possible, so please break down and let us have the dope. The costume contest is waxing hot with many excellent suggestions making it difficult for your committee to? make a selection. Expect announcement of the "lucky winnah" in an early issue. And now, on with the news.
Jim Dalbey, tall and thin as ever, says he will be on from Chicago for the reunion.
Monty Phillips writes from Rochester that this past summer he chartered a yawl out of Newport, Rhode Island and cruised around Vineyard Haven and Nantucket. While at the latter port Monty says: "Lieutenant William A. Hunt, ne 1927, came down to the boat. He is, as you probably know, doing psychological work at the Naval Hospital, on leave of absence from his professorship at Wheaton College. Hasn't changed noticeably as to appearance or habit. Although in the Navy several months, this was the first time he had so much as been on a boat. On our return he was busy with Brass Hats from Washington, but his wife, Ned, was most hospitable." Monty also promises to be present at the Fifteenth.
Donald W. Bogart Jr., first arrival in his family, was born on June 23, 1941. Donald W. Sr., became a Fellow of American College of Physicians and Surgeons at their meeting on November 3, of this year.
Anent suggestions for reunion Dr. Bill Browning writes from Bennington, Vermont, suggesting that your committee find some way of paralysing all storks from June 19, to 21st inclusive. Says Bill: "Up to my neck in Obstetrical work when not doing general practice. Guess I must be getting soft. Can't take New England Winters, so take month of February or March off and get my sun and surf bathing on Florida East Coast. Taking wife and two children, Bill 7 and Elizabeth 5, this March so can't tell whether I can get away again in June, but hope so." We'll do our best about that stork business, Bill, but it looks like a tough assignment. Maybe you called us in a little late.
Stan Manson spent the past two years in Kansas City, Missouri, as Divisional Manager for Stromberg-Carlson Company. He is now back at headquarters in Rochester in the capacity of Sales Promotion Manager for the same company. Stan will be in Hanover next June.
Red Cleveland writes that he will join us at the Quindecennial. Having no news he devotes that section of the questionnaire to flattering your scribe for his excellent quarterbacking at the Yale game. Red had the dubious privilege of sitting directly in front of us. We'll try to be more dignified next time, but since it was the first time we had ever seen a Dartmouth victory in the Yale Bowl some allowances must be made.
We take pleasure in announcing the formation of the Class of 1927 Club of Billings, Montana. Jerry Covert writes that Ralph Miracle, representative for Eastern Montana of Elk River Concrete Products Company, has recently moved from Helena to Billings where he will make his home.
Last May, Jim Chandler was made Real Estate Editor of The Press (Cleveland, Ohio). We learn that Jim has done a grand job in developing human interest stories in the real estate pages of his paper.
Nels O'Rourke writes that he is still plugging away in the investment business down in Daytona Beach, Florida, and that he hopes to be with us next June.
The Sam Martins announced the birth of their third son, Thomas Hughes Martin, on September 2, 1941, two hours after Labor Day. Their other youngsters are Charles, 2 1/2 and John, 1 1/ 2. Sam promises to make the trek from Portland, Oregon, back to Hanover if possible.
It does our slowly ticking old heart good to see some of the figures recorded on the questionnaires. Maybe we won't be the not so proud possessor of the biggest bay window at the reunion after all. Here's one from Phill Corliss that admits 195 lbs. on the hoof. Doctoring out in Yuma, Arizona, must be all right. Phil says : "Spent our vacation this summer in Indian country and California. Haven't seen or heard of a Dartmouth man for about two years —hope to take in Hanover Holiday to see if species is not extinct."
Judge Baker (Chuck to you unless you're in his court) writes from Painesville, Ohio, as follows: "Saw Woodie Burgert in Chicago last week. He seems to have kep a happy disposition in spite of the cares of managing his department (bonds) of Harris Trust and raising a son for Dartmouth. Saw Dick Schwartzbaugh at the Ohio State Bar Association convention in Toledo next day. He is very proud of his two year old son, as well he might be. Then wandered over to Coggie Broer's jewelry store to hear all about his farm near Perrysburg and his family and how we shouldn't miss the 15th in June. The members of '27 all seemed extremely healthy and happy and apparently there are a few whose sons are not all daughters, which is fine for the college but tough luck for them." Chuck adds that he intends to be on hand for the clambake next June.
Houston Gray writes from Nashville, Tennessee, that he hopes to get back for the reunion.
Reg Vincent made a trip to the West Coast early last summer. He stopped in Chicago on the way out and had a very pleasant visit with Marsh McGough. Reg saw Bruce McKennan in San Francisco and talked with Don Kinney in Denver. Reg also states that he will be in Hanover next June.
After assuring us that he intends to make the reunion, Charlie Paddock adds: "Enjoyed the pre H-D game party to the nth degree. Suggest a bigger and better one for next fall. Still living at 208 Riverway, Boston, and working for the A. & P. in charge of store payrolls and personnel. Our general N. E. Headquarters office recently moved from Dorchester into Boston where I am now located."
Gordon Hope writes from Greensboro, North Carolina: "Getting to be somewhat Southernized after 11 years handling Rayon Yarns here, but am nuts to get back to Hanover again."
Will Shaw says he will be at the reunion, and adds: "My wife, daughter and two airedales are now in our new home on Westover Rd., in Stamford, Conn. All '27ers welcome. Forgot to mention that I am also there—tch, tch, tch!"
Ed Fowler and his wife and two sons are now living in Ardmore, Pa. They spent the summer at Summer Island on Long Island Sound where Ed and his youngsters have become ardent sailors in their eighteen foot Sea Gull Class sloop. Ed promises to be back for what he predicts will be the best Fifteenth any class ever had.
Don Lacoss writes that he is still working as a chemist for the Celanese Corporation in Cumberland, Md. Don has two youngsters, Dennis, age 3, and Elizabeth, 16 months.
Not to be outdone by Dr. Bogart, we learn that Doc Harvey announced the arrival of Christopher Marsh Harvey on July 12, of this year. In September Doc passed his examinations for the American Board of Radiology.
In closing may we express the sincere hope that the year 1943 will bring the best of health, success and happiness to you and yours.
Secretary, 152 Waban Ave., Waban, Mass.
