1914

Congratulations to Maj. Horace L. Borden for his new rank recently received in the Army Air Corps. His postcard indicates that he is stationed somewhere near the Mexican border, that his son has received his wings, and that the family, after a year's residence, are on their way to become Texans in fact.

Lt. Col. Al Richmond is now stationed at Camp Edwards, Mass., in command of the 135th AAA Battalion. He writes that he was given command in the "cadre stage," which we guess was like the old pre-goodneighbor, South American armies —all officers and no buck privates. Anyway the group is now hitting on all cylinders. Al says the change from FA to AAA was difficult but most interesting. We switched froiu OO to PAB and think we know what you mean. Truly this is a war of initials. Al's oldest boy Pete is training at Camp Eustis while Tom is finishing at Holderness. His two youngest, Jonothan two and one half, and Marcia, one third, are with their mother keeping Al in flourishing shape near his station.

Red Davidson mails his check for dues and the MAGAZINE (this is supposed to be subtle—just in case you have not) and sends best regards. He tells of the splendid job Moose Engleborn is doing for the War Manpower Commission in the Philadelphia district.

This is for the ladies who worry about red points. Look far enough and there will be a 1914 man mixed up in it somewhere. The man is Walter Netsch, a top official of Armour and Co. in Chicago. The June National Provisioner discourses at length on the personnel and activities of the War Meat Board of which Walter is a member. The article comments favorably on his fitness for this important assignment. Apparently Walt is a specialist in sheep products, so if you girls have any questions, send them to Walt Netsch. Probably a few extra hundred letters won't bother him much because he knows all the answers.

In Boston this week—ran into Elmer Robinson. He has acquired the well-known optical shop of Ralph Pollard Inc., Newbury Street. It is a very attractive store and with his long experience in optics, plus an engaging personality we all know so well, we know that success will follow. Good luck Elmer.

Also pleasant chats with John Burleigh and Jim Gregg. Both are hale and ask that their regards be transmitted herewith.

We are guessing that this unsigned note via Jack Conners was sent by George Boggs: "I have just returned from two weeks training and manoeuvres. It was a Brigade affair and we had a strenuous but interesting time. You cannot help but notice your age a bit, and one realizes that for overseas service you really have to be young, unless you are a general or above. Regards to all."

George was a captain in the Canadian Army at last report. Perhaps now a major or better. If so, George—or if as you were—best of luck.

From his sister Agnes comes word that Harrison Boulia passed away on December 7, 1942. All will recall Harry's pleasant smile and ever-present good humor which he displayed during his stay with us at Hanover. Your secretary has written Miss Boulia expressing sympathy for the class.

Fred Davidson receives mail at P. O. Box 509, Yonkers, N. Y. He writes that his "1940" son is a senior lieutenant in the Navy and aboard a carrier somewhere. He is in charge of plane maintenance and repair. His 1944 son is working for the OWI. His elder daughter is at Mt. Holyoke, the younger being in high school. He says, "As for myself, I am trying to keep the sugar refinery operating at the peak. We are shipping thousands of tons to Russia and Africa and now to Italy as well, in addition to making the domestic situation easier."

There you are ladies—Walt Netsch for meat; Fred Davidson for sugar.

And with all this talk of food we are getting hungry, so we will stop this and proceed to consume a red point or two-with full realization, this month of November, that there is so much to be thankful for.

LT. COL. GEORGE R. JONES '14, Chief of the Finance Division, North Alabama Chemical Warfare Service Arsenal, sells two war bonds to the young daughter of an employee.

Secretary, 231 Belmont Ave., Springfield, Mass. Associate Secretary, 88 Sea St., No. Weymouth, Mass. Treasurer, The Stanley Works Amer. Tube & Stamping Plant Bridgeport 7, Conn.