1927*

The first response to our letter regarding the change in reunion dates has given renewed courage and enthusiasm to your Reunion Committee. Jock Davis writes: "I think even the farmers Food for Freedom campaign must be held up temporarily for a Fifteenth. So count me in. Waistline is still only 38. See you May 15." Every response that we have had so far has been along the same general line, proving again that 1927 reunions are always "tops." When you read this there will be only about two months left before the big event. The desire to economize will limit the number of mailing pieces that we can send, but it will not limit your enjoyment of those three days in Hanover. If possible please write us now that you will be there.

What Jock Davis didn't tell us is that he is still very busily occupied with his father and brother running four large dairy, fruit and vegetable farms in Massachusetts.

Paul O'Connell, Worcester barrister, also writes that he will be back for Reunion with his bride. Paul has been enjoying part time work as Assistant City Solicitor of the City of Worcester, and has been doing practically all of the trial work.

Sam Wormser writes that he can't bring the Mrs. back to Reunion on account of he is still unmarried, but he will be there himself. That makes two of us that can stay up until ten-thirty at Reunion if we want to, Sam. Batchelor Wormser is still working in Wall Street and living in Woodmere with occasional bridge bouts at the Dartmouth Club.

Charlie Haynes, still working for the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company, and now living in Melrose, Massachusetts, hopes to be in Hanover for the Fifteenth.

Bob Slater is also very hopeful. In giving the necessary data on his measurements he says: "I trust this will not prove purely academic." Academic or not, we think we should print for the record, "Waist—34," so that he will have to come back either to brag about it or prove it. We don't know which. Bob has recently been promoted to Manager of the Mortgage Loan Department of the Kentucky Title Trust Company.

Bob Hazelton either through discretion or lack of a tape measure, fails to record his waistline, but does admit to two hundred pounds of avoirdupois. The most important part of his data is that he and his wife will be back for the Fifteenth.

Eddie Redcay reports that in spite of priorities he and his wife have finished their new home in Plattsburgh, N. Y. Says Eddie: "Had to sacrifice golf and fishin' to do it." Both of them will see you in Hanover next May.

Bill Elliott and Brownie Freeman both report that they are hoping to attend the Fifteenth.

Coggy Broer suggests that our reunion plans be about the same as for the Tenth, and then adds: "Hard to improve on that Reunion." Your committee's aims are to make it the same only better. By way of news Coggy says: "I'm trying to combine a little farming with the jewelry business, but not very successfully. Leaving home at 8:30 and getting home at 6:00 doesn't leave a hell of a lot of time. Bought an old house, built about 1830, and that's old for these parts, a couple of years ago and the farm went with it. At that it won't be so bad if the deluge comes. We can be sure of eating if nothing else."

Rog Bury and Dinty Gardner, two of our most enthusiastic yachtsmen both inform us that they will be back in Hanover with their wives for the reunion. Dinty suggested (before Pearl Harbor) that we have a short post-reunion for those who could make it on board the yachts of some of our east coast classmates. We are afraid that present conditions would make this impossible, but it is a noble suggestion for sometime in the future.

Last Wednesday evening, to be exact, on February 4th, an even dozen of your classmates met at the Copley Plaza for the annual dinner of the Dartmouth Alumni Association of Boston. Present were, Andy Rankin, Bill Cusack, Sykes Hardy, Don Gardner, Jay Willing, Shorty Oliver, Bob Voorhis, Bob Page, Charlie Bartlett, Charlie Paddock, Gus Cummings and your scribe. Pardon us for another error in counting and make the total thirteen for Tommy Anglem was also there and helped your scribe materially in closing the hotel for the night. Tom also tardily reported the arrival of Ruth Anglem on September 3, 1941, who together with Judith and Tom Jr., makes three for the Anglem family. Dinty Gardner told of some very interesting volunteer work he is doing in the Coast Guard Auxiliary, and we understand Rog Bury is doing the same. Much to the pleasure of your committee all those present stated they would be in Hanover for the Reunion, come what May. (Excuse it please.)

Among the committees appointed to handle your reunion, one of the most important is the nominating committee which is already working to prepare a slate of new officers. We are sure they would appreciate any suggestions you have to make. The committee is made up of Dud Bonsai, Cug Daley, Josh Davis, Bob Williamson and Paul Hannah, Chairman.

Howie Mullin reports that he will be back for the Reunion with Mrs. Mullin. He also reports having seen Ted Selig in Kansas City, and that Ted has two fine looking sons who give promise of being linemen on some future Dartmouth team.

Bed Williams writes: "I can't guarantee to get to Hanover for this one so would appreciate having Iceland considered for the next reunion. Last reunion my wife caught scarlet fever. This one the Marines have me well in hand. Best of luck, and I'll envy all of you." Then Bed adds: "To date we still have Iceland well in hand, but the land is not recommended by me as a permanent habitation. Sorry, Gus, no stamps are available here, I'll have to owe you three cents."

George Woelfel writes that he is hopeful as to attending the Quindecennial, and adds that he has attended the St. Louis Alumni meetings a few times, most recently on Dartmouth Night. George is living in Alton, 111.

Hale Ham says: "Count me in," and also crashes through with some good suggestions regarding reunion build-up. Hope we can put them to work.

Wayne Hancock reports a few gray hairs but still plenty of it, and says he is still trying to get the low-down in the field of education. He also will see you in Hanover if possible.

A 1 Chabot agrees that something like the Tenth would be all right with him, and very kindly olfers his assistance to your committee. You'll be hearing from us, Al.

Phil Fowler has practically got himself on a committee with Josh Davis. His only suggestion for the reunion is a four letter word beginning with B and coming in kegs.

Carl Lindenmeyr has recently been transferred from the Philadelphia Division of Bendix Aviation Corporation to the Scintilla Magneto Division of that Company at Sydney, New York. Carl is Supervisor of Wage Administration and Training at this plant which employs some 4,000 people in the manufacture of ignition equipment.

Add the names of Seth Besse, Bill Prescott, Bob Long and A 1 Pulsifer to those you will see in Hanover in May. George Provost writes that although he is not in a position to say definitely that he will be there he still hopes it will be possible.

Professor Mike Choukas writes: "Have just built a house across the river and plan to serve turnip juice to returning classmates able to cross the river without drowning." We don't know whether that is propaganda or not, but we are sure that most of us have tasted worse things than turnip juice in Hanover at one time or another.

Good suggestions and kind offers of assistance have been many. Our aim is a grand Reunion in spite of and because of conditions. Time is short and therefore prompt notification that you will be there will be most helpful. If there is someone you particularly want to see back in Hanover, write that letter you have been thinking about, or write us and we will give him a special shot in the arm if needed.

Secretary, 152 Waban Ave., Waban, Mass,