1918
Last fall on his eastern swing, Al Lucier, Democratic candidate for the U. S. Senate, speaking before various groups of voters, said, "I have no personal animosities in this campaign. I have only a real desire to serve the people of my State. The President wants in the Senate men who place above everything else the safety and security of this country. I am a lawyer and a member of the Executive Committee on the War Savings Staff of the Treasury Department, and I served with the group that put on the drive in behalf of the Navy Relief Fund. The President wants in the Senate men who have seen eye to eye with him in the many programs which he designed for the betterment of people in all walks of life. He wants in the Senate men who not only agree with his policies but men who have actively participated in helping to get them in operation "
About Dick Holton (in case you missed it) in the January ALUMNI MAGAZINE, it said, "The class of 1918, during a year in which it set a new high with a 25th Anniversary Gift to the College of over $20,000 (orchids to Dave Garratt) continued its superlative Alumni Fund record, a strong second in the 1909-19 Green Derby, and over 100% in both contributors and objective, for which unstinted praise goes to Richard A. Holton, class agent." When this was mentioned to Dick on the phone, he said, "Merely tell the boys not to forget me; I'll be thinking of them from now on until the 30th of June."
From the undernourished farmer group (Not during Henry Agard Wallace's reign) comes word from lanky Al Sibbernsen—"I'll tell you what a smart boy little Albert has turned out to be; and as for David, just like Pappa. And for Mama, president of Elk's City Ladies Aid Society.... and Pappa—there is the guy—just one of Mr. Roosevelt's roll-backs—the big cheese. It is very possible after I have the sirloin steaks and hams put away for the winter I might come East and see a certain read-headed Psi U. But to hell with a lot of guys I read about and the doings of Susie and the children; and what a hell of a man Papa is in his own home town." .... Says Tommy Bryant, "Have seen Doc Angell who was down here on some Sec matters—guess he stopped 'em for he hasn't come back—got a card from Bill Poole, the old backstop, so I suppose he is still writing prospects around Albany, N. Y." .... From Lt. Comdr. Steve Mahoney, postmarked Jacksonville, Fla.—"stationed here since February 5, 1943—expecting orders, never hear a thing, never see anyone." ,
Eddie Ferguson says "Well, Lew Cousens didnt show up at the dinner last fall—had to haul some swill up to the pigs in N. H.—you know feed is scarce and Lew will be feeding himself to them one of these days." .... Charlie McCarthy's son played Quarterback on Worcester Academy last fall; Bots Youngs son for Dummer—and was just elected captain of the football team for next year. .... From ]im Carpenter, "It was fine to see Shea in Boston at the Cornell game. Tell Chris we miss his usual visit—l had some milk ready him. Regret to inform you of the death of my eldest son James, age 19, in the Navy, several weeK ago. He went out in line of duty." .. ..Boston newspapers say, "J. H. Carpenter, 19, killed in collision in line of duty of? Pensacola, Fla., November 29. He left Newton High to join the Navy two years ago." You and Mary Ellen have the deepest sympathy of the class, Jim. (A recent note from Jim says, "I have another son, IS years old, who is still carrying on somewhere overseas and I hope he will be spared. It was interesting to discover on going over hundreds of letters of sympathy, how many were from Dartmouth men and their families, from many classes and from all walks of life. It seems to prove conclusively the tremendous influence Dartmouth exercises over us all and makes us all proud and happy to be a part of her."
From Benny Nlugridge (Cincinnati, Ohio), "Just read again the account of Dick Holton's party last fall and sorry to have missed it—however, senile legs and aspirations do not include golf or dancing any longer. I noted picture of Stan Jones—sorry to see such dapper and energetic fellow wasted away to a little old man—at least that is what the picture portrays." .... From Alex Proctor, "Here at Air Base-—and it's damned cold—may leave here soon." .... Marty Straus, President of Eversharp Inc., Chicago, is named director of ThompsonStarret Cos., the builders. A New Year card from Comdr. Al Rice, Officer in Charge, Naval Aux. Air Sta. Fallon, Nev Parker Poole's son at Kimball Union is a tireless worker, handling dry cleaning for the boys, running a laundry, and still has time for school activities. Stan Jones held an open house eggnog Christmas Day—some fun! Dan Shea partook of a bit of cheer. Mary Olive has character; hasn't smoked in four months—Stanley was in high fettle.
Congressman Jaysus Le Fevre says, "No." We spotted Jay hastily trooping back to his duties in Washington after mending his fences with the townsfolk in New Platz, N. Y., over the holidays, and asked him something about the FDIC for the savings banks. "No, I'm opposed to that Federal control" said Jaysus. Mildred looked mighty trim and can hold her own with any Congressmen's wives in Washington, D. C. Attractive daughter Elaine has gone places, too—after studying in Bennington and specializing in dramatics, joined a theatre group in Charlestown, S. C., and was headlined in the newspaper for giving the star performance in "You Can't Take It With You." From Judge Amos Blandin, "Get to Hanover quite a bit on way to Lebanon Court—usually see StumpBan, Ed Booth, and Doc Syvertsen. Was in Berlin (N. H.), late November and we got 57 inches of snow in one storm, believe it or not.
A nice note was received from Mildren Clark (Ralph died only a few weeks back) saying, "Our young son of 16 has just decided to study medicine and wants very much to go to Dartmouth, and I understand that Ray Barrett's boy enters Dartmouth in March. Ralph, as you know, was to have been a doctor, but after his overseas service during the last war, was unable to go on. It would be so grand if Bob could carry on for him." .... A nice note a month ago from Fred Carleton, who apparently has enjoyed . very much seeing CliffMeredith and his wife Ted, out Denver way bymie Black_ from Seattle says he has seen Eddie Butts and enjoyed his visit so much with Marjorie; and regrets not being able to attend any reunions but still has hopes From someone came a post card, saying "Boston Herald says Phil Booth 47, son of Prof. E. H. '18, is a top Freshman skiing prospect. Rosemary Chandler (Col. Hort's daughter) was pictured in the press selling T.B. Christmas seals to Governor Blood of N. H. Ken Jones recently skied at St. Adele; saw Al Kendall and Bob Nims on a stopover in Keene, N. H. Had a fine Christmas chat with Hubie McDonough, who, the Manchester Union states, "spoke with his usual brilliancy." Stew Burns is a new grandfather—does the class have a grandfather's club?"
Annual Dartmouth Alumni "dinner Thursday, April 13, Dartmouth Club of New York, 6 p.m. buffet supper—Pres. Hopkins will speak —AI Gottschaldt is chairman of the whole affair.
From a letter dated "January 5 of 8.8. Go's Ilsth Year" comes a letter from Vice President T. Reed Montgomery: "Have just finished a banner year. The Government has been very good to the brewers; as we are so necessary in keeping up proper civilian and military morale (We'll say Monty). Our son Tom '46 is in the V-12 at Hanover—when he leaves he'll be a senior and will have been at Hanover less than 20 monthsimagme it!" .... Thanks also to Reed for the clipPing from the Providence (R. 1.) Evening Bulletin - "paul E. Moyer, of the editorial staff'of the Evening Bulletin will speak at the Men's Club on the subject 'Year of Decision.' " Also enclosed is an interesting column headed "In Perspective" and an interesting. column on "Winter," signed with the initials P.E.M., and which we concluded is written by our own Paul Moyer A note from Harvey Hood reports that Cliff Meredith is coming along nicely—that Cliff's wife Ted spent a very pleasant Christmas with the Fred Carleton's, who report a splendid family of five children Harvey also enclosed a clipping showing the engagement of a very attractive girl by the name of Betty Cunningham, none other than the daughter of our own Johnny, and Harvey says, "Looks to me it would be a good idea to have Betty at our next class reunion." .... (She might change her mind, Johnny,—if she saw Syl Morey's son.) ....
Are you sure you've paid your class dues? Stum-pie Barr says some of the old steady payers haven't come through as yet. "We have only 152 paid up but quite a few have paid to the full 5 years to Reunion." Better send Stumpie $3.50 today—if you've paid for this year, he'll apply it to next year—you can't lose
1918 BOWLERS (?) MEET (by Stan Jones). "ONE EVENING not long ago, the keglers of New York 1918 gathered for dinner and what other men call bowling.' The alleys, in some deadfall on Second Ave., were unearthed by Mr. Earley in one of his slumming expeditions. And they were just what you'd suppose. One of the two alleys (two alleys for TWELVE men) was like plate glass. The other one, for some unexplainable reason, had been given a light veneer of molasses. Curt Glover was elected captain of one team—because he was the only man boasting a pair of bowling shoes. Fred Cassebeer captained the other—as misfit a group as has roamed the street since Jake Coxey's lads marched on Washington.
"On regular alleys, Fred is a very fine bowler Here, he was no better than Stan Jones or Walt Ross—whose combined averages barely topped three figures. Fred even tripped and fell into the . gutters on one occasion—to the attendant crash of vitamin bottles in his pockets. Bill Christgau also cleaned the gutters once or twice with his wellupholstered tonneau, as did Hort (Muscles) Kennedy. Red Hulbert was among the higher—and smoother—of the leglers, running off five strikes in a row. Shamus Shea apparently got his dates mixed, for he appeared with a corsage, and was so upset that he only topped 150, once. Francis Jawn Clayhane, the hell-for-figgers New Dealer, occupied the Official Scorers' Chair and took no back talk from anyone. He put in a masterful job of lightning calculation, with 12 guys all bowling and trying to edge up their scores.
Johnny Johnston, who said he had never bowled, was among the higher scorers—which shows, once again, that the word of a textile man is not worth the tongue it is rolled upon. Rudy Hesse, with his five-minute survey before releasing the ball, showed that Macy trains its boys not to rush into a situation until it has been thoroughly canvassed. We have probably left out several of the pin-smashers, but if, so, they should be thankful. This paean should properly be concluded with thanks to Ernie Earley for reserving the alleys. We intend doing no such thing. They were lousy."
Others present at the bowling were Dave Garratt,' Wart McElwain, and at the dinner just before at the New York Dartmouth Club were Paul Miner, Pete Colwell (true representative of the 4-H Club), Red Wilson and AI Gottschaldt. Eric Ball telegraphed regrets {try another time Eric).
MAJ. ELTON E. ("Pete") JOHNSON '18 doing reconstruction work in North Africa.
Secretary, 74 Trinity Place, New York 6, N. Y. Treasurer, Parkhurst Hall, Hanover, N. H.
