1922*
As I think back to the day in early December when I was writing the class notes for the January issue and commenting blithely upon our Reunion plans and program for June 19th, 20th and a Ist, little did I know of the coming events of December 7th and the resulting declaration of war. Naturally, our national situation occupies a place of prime importance in all of our thoughts and actions. You probably have all read or learned of the speedup on the part of most of the colleges and universities in the country with respect to plans for earlier graduation. Dartmouth is no exception and from the January issue of the MAGAZINE is gained the fact that Commencement is being moved forward to Sunday, May 10th.
Immediately there were discussions between some of your officers and Reunion Chairmen and by them with the administration at Hanover regarding the attitude of the College regarding class reunions this year. It has now been announced definitely that the College desires all classes scheduled for a June reunion to continue their plans, though they are to be advanced by a month.
Accordingly, it has been decided that we will not cancel the plans for 1922 but will modify them and revise them in the light of the present national situation, making the weekend program more simple and informal.
The College has set the new Reunion dates for Friday, Saturday .and Sunday, May 15th, 16th and 17th, with the usual program of Hanover Holiday from May 11th to the 15th. So the Class of 1922 will hold its 20th Reunion as scheduled, and though attendance may be somewhat less than anticipated because of possible transportation difficulties on the part of some, and the effect of the earlier date on others, nonetheless let all of us that can return to Hanover for our 20th Reunion and make the most of the weekend and program that Carter Hoyt and his other Reunion Committees are arranging. In a short time, and possibly before you read this, Charlie Earle as head of the publicity will be mailing questionnaires to the entire class.
It is not possible at the moment to give you the specific outline of the program for the May dates, but they will be in the next issue or certainly will be included in the direct mail information that will come to you shortly.
It is the assumption of your Reunion Committee that because of the war, wives and children will probably not attend and no provision is being made for them at the moment. However, if the returns from Charlie Earle's questionnaire indicate a likelihood of the desire of wives and youngsters to attend, the arrangements previously planned for their entertainment and enjoyment can easily be set under way again.
The College will lend all its effort to the Hanover Holiday week and the Reunion weekend and the dates of May 15th, 16th and 17 th have been approved by the Alumni Council and the College Administration.
A flash from Carter Hoyt has just arrived. Here 'tis: "1922 Carries On! No sir, the war cannot put a stop to our Twentieth. Maybe a few who had marked the June dates on their calendars will not be able to make the earlier weekend, but change your plans to be there if it is at all possible. Dates—May 15th, 16th and 17th. Get together with someone that has a good set of tires and save your own, or better yet, come by train or bus. The weekend will be an informal affair with the tax scaled down to a minimum. A get-together on Friday night—Class Dinner on Saturday —plenty of talk and good fellowship throughout the weekend. A flock of beer will be hoisted and most of our original plans, though on a modified and more informal basis, will go through. More news and plans next month. See you soon."
Now for some news of the boys: Our long, lanky Denverite and loyal Twoter, Will Nicholson, has been called for service and is a Major in the U. S. Army stationed at Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio. The best of luck, Bill.
News from Rex Malmquist to the effect that we now have in excess of 123 Twoters that have paid their dues and subscribed to the MAGAZINE. When you realize that 265 men in the class are receiving the MAGAZINE, it does seem a little tough that less than half of the boys have to pay the freight for the other half that so far have not sent their four bucks to Rex. It's not too late, and with reunion in the offing, our treasury needs your support. How about it?
Chick Busher, or George D., as he is known to his new colleagues, has recently been elected vice president o£ the Dollar Savings Bank in New York. Chick has been in the real estate business for years as vice president of Eugene J. Busher Company, Inc., New York City, and his election to a banking post is evidence of the high regard in which he is held in personal and business circles.
It seems to me that my old friend, Eddie Johnson, is connected with the same firm. Ed, I haven't heard from you for years. How are you and what's new?
Grosvenor (John) Dana after many years as an executive of the Furness Withy Cos. in the passenger end of the business, is now with the British Shipping Ministry in New York. John and Frances have a fourteenyear-old boy, Loomis, and are living in New York.
A good letter from Olie Olsen, reports his Washington, D. C. residence as the Hotel Martinique at 16th and M Streets. Olie is spending most of his time in Washington doing a variety of things with the U. S. Civil Service Commission in connection with the Defense Agencies in Washington. We all hope that Olie's important work will permit him to be with us for the weekend in May.
Our scouts have reported the resignation of Sterry Waterman, '22's famous St. Johnsbury legal light as chairman of Vermont's Unemployment Compensation Commission. Sterry, however, will remain as a member of the Commission and continue as its legal counsel, having resigned in order to devote more time to his law practice. The regret evidenced by Governor Wills in accepting the resignation is clear evidence of the high regard in which Sterry is held.
Connecticut Compensation Commissioner Joe Talbot is likely to be nominated, or possibly has been nominated by the time this goes to press, as candidate for the House of Representatives from a Congressional District near Waterbury. Good luck, Joe.
Charlie Throop is now assistant superintendent for the Monessen Coke & Chemical Cos., Monessen, Pa., though is still living in Youngstown, Ohio. Charlie reports the birth of Charles Terry Throop on October 9, 1941. Congratulations!
Lost, strayed or stolen The Alumni Records office cannot locate the following men whose last known addresses are given below. If any Twoter knows of their whereabouts, please advise your Secretary or the Alumni Records office at Hanover:
Edward C. Bull, Jr., 2912 West 60th St., Chicago, 111.
William R. Perry, Broker for Willardson Cos., Inc., Los Angeles, Calif. Home Address 317-23 rd Place, Manhattan Beach, Calif.
Horace V. Sullivan, formerly living at 124 Mayflower Road, Quincy, Mass. Last known address, 24 Vincent Avenue, Lynnbrook, L. 1., N. Y.
See you next month and it won't be long until our Twentieth Reunion!
Two SWELL GUYS!
YOU'LL BE SEEING 'EM NEXT MAY—WHO?WHY HAD, OLIE AND JIM OF COURSE!
Secretary, 736 Delaware Ave., Bethlehem, Penna GREETINGS TWOTERS:
