1922
Not so long ago I was in Worcester (Mass.), and pausing to inquire my way, ran smack into Cliff Watson, who had returned to his old haunts for a day. He was speaking before a luncheon group, so our visit was brief. Cliff is doing a fine job with the textile machinery branch of the WPB and has decided to move his family from Charlotte, N. C., to Washington. The new address of the Watson family is Apt. 435, Cathedral Mansions North, 3100 Connecticut Avenue, Washington, D. C.
The ne-v president of the Real Estate Board of the Bronx is Chick Busher, who for the past two years has been a v. p. He is one of the leading real estate men of that borough and operates Eugene J. Busher Cos., specialists in the Hub section.
Jimmy Austin's dad, Mr. James Austin, recently celebrated his eightieth birthday by going to work as usual as salesman for the American Thread Cos., 260 West Broadway, N. Y. The only thing that worries him is the fact that the company might want him to retire. He still wants to work. Congratulations to the Austins, Sr. and Jr., are in order!
Steve fGive me thirty days) Kenyon is a busy v. p. of Cecil and Presbrey Inc., advertising, N. Y. He is personally handling accounts of a flock of well-known national companies, ranging from nuts to chocolate and from insurance to aviation.
In late October a group of Twoters met at the Dartmouth Club, New York City, for luncheon, followed by an all afternoon discussion of class affairs. Around the table were Had Pinney, '22's chairman of the 25th anniversary Gift committee; Jack Dodd, class agent; Rex Malmquist, treasurer; Frank Horan, editor-in- chief of The Twoter; Carter Hoyt and Gene Hotchkiss, executive committee members; Stan Miner, idea supplier, and your correspondent.
The official communique records a wider understanding of some of the class problems and the plans laid concerning them. One major result is the promise that The Twoter will continue with Frank Horan as conductor. We won't tell you when it is to appear—we want to whet your appetites!
I know that you will all be disappointed to learn that Bunny and Gladys Bunnell are still prisoners of the Japs. Our hope was that they might have been included in the last exchange of early November, but Holly Riddle '23 of Goodyear Rubber, tells me that they weren't that fortunate. In fact, Bunny is now in an internment camp at Los Banos in Luzon, while Gladys remains in San Tomas in Manila. We have no word why this separation was made, but learn the same thing has happened in connection with other families. fortunately, they were both last reported as being in good health.
Ralph (Mike) Adams has recently changed jobs. From the Canal Zone, he's gone to Porto Rico, and can be reached c/o the District Engineer at San Juan. This is a move that Mike had looked forward to for quite a while.
Dean Herluf Olsen stopped off in New York recently long enough for Lt. Hoyt to show him around. The postcard that reached Bethlehem was a sign that all was well on 44th Street! And a recent letter from Olie: "I am afraid I really haven't any interesting news that you can make use of for the MAGAZINE since I haven't seen anyone except Carter Hoyt from our class. As you know, here at the Tuck School we are mighty busy with V-12 Navy and Marine trainees. Examinations have just been completed and on November 5 classes begin with another group of about 205 who will be doing most of their work in the Tuck school. Next March we expect to be one of the eight to ten schools selected by the Navy to conduct a Navy Supply Corps candidates' school under a special curriculum laid out for that purpose. That will be, I hope, our assignment for the duration of the war. In any event, we will continue to be plenty busy. Although conditions are very different now in Hanover and at the Tuck school and naturally not the way we would like to see them, we are, of course, pleased to have this opportunity to be of service to the Navy and the Marines."
And here is word from Russ Putney, who, as you know, is a captain in the Air Corps and stationed at Truax Field, Madison, Wise., at the Headquarters Technical School AAFTTC. "Thanks for your swell letter—it's nice to hear from old friends, especially when you are in the Army. Mother passed away this summer and I feel more or less alone as my brother has a family of his own—so your message was gratefully received. I felt that Frank's Twoter was so darned good and in his own inimitable style—l just had to dash him a line. My work in the Army isn't particularly glamorous. I suppose my age will keep me from going overseas, although with my guard training and good condition I feel as though I could keep up with the boys—at least I can still outsmart them in touch football. I am Post Fiscal Officer —a responsible job. The Field here is very nice. Madison is a small town, in fact the life at the post is almost collegiate—we have good comradeship at the Officers' Club, go to the movies, play bridge, and throw the bull in the evenings. Doc Boyer was here but transferred—l haven't met Bruce Cummingham It was swell hearing from you and the best of luck." N. B.—Bruce lives at the Madison Club— you two guys ought to get together!
Next month Steve Kenyon will take over the column as guest editor. He has several interesting angles up his sleeve and his handwork should be a treat for all of us.
The holidays are fast approaching and it is with warm personal regards that I wish you a Merry Christmas.
CAPTAIN RUSS PUTNEY '22 USAAC
Secretary, 1837 Arlington St., Bethlehem, Pa. Treasurer, 16 Sunset Hill Ave., Norwalk, Conn.
