1926
Thanks to Clyde Hall and his excellent portrayal of wartime Washington, I enjoyed my vacation the last two months. Fact is, I was able to look forward to the notes in those issues and the news they carried. Something like getting away from your own cooking.
Lots has been happening over the past several months and space restrictions preclude full presentation now. As in the past, the bulk of the news has to do with more men entering service. The count to date (undoubtedly incomplete) is ninety in the armed forces—well over 15% of the entire class. But more on this subject at a later date.
Jim Sheftall left his post as vice-president of the Consolidated Ice Co. of Nashville recently to accept a lieutenant's commission in the Naval Reserve. I don't know yet where he will be stationed. Another Navy lieutenant is Art Seibold, present whereabouts also unknown. To Quonset Point a month or so ago went Les McFadden. Les was secretary of the First Federal Building and Loan Association at home in Santa Barbara, California, and president of the Kiwanis Club. Still another is Bill Lary, who reports a mailing address in Waterford, Michigan, and the rank of lieutenant USN. Frank Bailey has added his name to the swelling ranks of Navy men. Frank just recently received his commission of lieutenant (sg).
On the Army side, Bill Uehlein is in the Air Force and stationed in Houston, after taking his basic training in Miami. If my memory serves correctly, Bill is one of the very few in '26 who also saw service in the last war. Tish Hoerner is a major, Bill Farnsworth is a major, but with no indication as to their present posts. Jack Dunn (Jack from California, not the Buffalo Jack Dunn) is a captain in the AUS.
Carroll Peavey has joined the Army Air Force as a lieutenant. Just as an indication of the swell job Peave has done as principal of the Spaulding High School in Rochester, N. H., here are a few lines from the Rochester Courier: "He taught successively in high schools in Manchester, Vt., Gosstown and Lisbon, before becoming headmaster here, where he has earned the reputation of being one of the foremost secondary school educators in New Hampshire. " Bob Weil is another lieutenant AUS, after a long and successful career in Wall Street. From Big Spring, Texas, a welcome note arrived from Lieutenant Bill Nigh—"Have been 'deep in the bowels of West Texas' for some time—how much longer I don't know. Best regards to all."
Bob McConnaughey has plenty to keep him busy. In addition to his duties as associate solicitor for the Department of Agriculture, he has been appointed deputy governor of the Federal Credit Administration. I wonder if he has anything to do with the price of meat these days?
Brant Wallace has joined the legal staff of the Walter Kidde Co. of Bloomfield, N. J., important producers of carbon dioxide containers for war use—rubber boats, fire extinguisher systems for airplanes, etc.
From Russ Webster, Divisional Manager of the Toledo Scale Company, Toledo.
"Thanks for your letter of February 4th, giving me Hell for no personal news. As a matter of fact, being on a non-military assignment leaves me in rather an un-newsworthy situation.
"However, having just learned from the Class Bulletin that Ed McClintock was in this bailiwick for 6 weeks last fall without my doing anything about it, maybe you should mention that there is a candle in the window for any newcomers, either transient or otherwise.
"Vital statistics include Jane, now a Webster for 10 years, and Esther and Peter, at 5 and 3 years respectively. I am still trying to convert the people of Central Ohio to Toledo 'No Springs? Honest Weight.' "
Only recently the good news reached me that Mac Ryder was married last September to Georgina Horton of Taunton, Mass. From all reports, Mac is an extremely fortunate fellow. On the fifth of March, Christopher Newton arrived at the May household in Evanston. Now Bob and Virginia have Joanna, Barbara and young Chris.
TO ALL CONCERNED The true test of any ideal, institutiton or undertaking is the performance during severe stress or strain. Every American today is participating in some way in the world's greatest struggle. We are fighting to preserve what is dear to us. To the average Dartmouth man, the College is of importance, not only because of personal association but because it represents a bulwark for the future—for our kids among the coming generations. It is up to each one of us to see to it that Dartmouth College remains strong. We can do it by participation in the Alumni Fund. Be the amount large or small, the individual responsibility this year is greater than ever.
Do you agree with me?
Secretary, Welsh Farms, Inc., Long Valley, N. J. Class Agent, 604 Lincoln Alliance Bank Building Rochester, N. Y.
