1914

This being the first issue of a new MAGAZINE year, it may not be amiss to introduce your new officers. Their pictures and a brief outline of their activities are accordingly presented. '

MARTIN J. REMSEN

The gentleman holding the calf in the pastoral scene is Martin J. Remsen Esq., president of the class of 1914. Commissioned a second lieutenant in 1917, he served with the Field Artillery, After the war, he began the practice of law in New York City, which profession he followed until 1940, when he purchased a farm and moved to Etna in the township of Hanover, N. H. In addition to having become an authority on hogs, sheep, cows, hay, soy beans, etc., Mart is a member of the Hanover Town Finance Committee, and a trustee of the Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital. The Welcome sign is always out at the Etna homestead and Mart's well-known sunny smile can usually be seen in company with Kathleen about the lobby or lounge of the Inn on weekends. We believe that Mart is going to be a really outstanding president.

C. EDWARD LEECH

C. Edward Leech, the kind and benevolent gentleman pictured, has for many years served as secretary, previous to his election to the vice presidency.

After several years with Filene, and F. and R. Lazarus Cos., Ed became associated with Jones, MacDuffee and Stratton, with whom he has been for about twenty years, as vice president in the later years. After Pearl Harbor, Ed became associated in a civilian capacity with the War Department, in the Springfield Ordnance District, which later refused to release him when he was offered a commission. Ed and Lillian have one child, Janet, who graduated from Connecticut College this Spring, and immediately entered the Officers' Candidate School at Smith. She was commissioned ensign, August 22, and is receiving further training at Smith, in Communications.

WALLACE H. DRAKE

The rather severe looking individual is secretary, and the writer of these notes. His unpleasant expression is a natural concomitant of the office, and develops after about a year of trying to find interesting material for you to read.

Wallace H. Drake took his M.D. at Harvard in 1918 and interned at the Boston City Hospital, where he later served as Assistant Physician to the South Department (contagious). Commissioned a first lieutenant MRC in June 1918 he saw no active service.

Settling in 1919 in Weymouth, Mass., where he has practiced ever since, he was married in 1919. He and Marian have two sons, both of whom are in the Army. Robert, just returned from a year in Africa and Italy, is now stationed in Wisconsin, at a branch of Fort Sheridan. Pfc. Donald '46,' married last December, is a skilled laboratory technician, at present located in Camp Barkeley, Texas, awaiting assignment.

"Ducky" has served his town in various official capacities, being now in his tenth year as a member of the School Committee.

RUFUS L. SISSON JR

The goodlooking gentleman who, except for a little gray about the temples, has changed little in appearance during the last thirty years, is your new treasurer, Rufus L. Sisson Jr.

Rufe is now completing his thirtieth year with the Racquette River Paper Cos., holding the office of first vice president and manager of sales. With the main office located at the plant in Potsdam, N. Y., he has scheduled production, developed new products and processes, and directed market research and advertising in new fields for the Racquette River Specialties.

Married in 1916, Rufus and Dorothy have three children. Virginia is married to Lt. Charles White, now overseas with the Signal Corps. Dale '43, rejected by reason of poor eyes, for the armed services is doing his job in the paper mill, while Jack, the younger boy, is serving in the Army at Camp Rucker, Ala.

The enthusiasm and interest displayed in his new job, by our class treasurer, promises well for the next five years.

JOHN F. CONNORS

John F. Connors, after serving very successfully as class treasurer, has now assumed the responsibilities of agent.

Some thirty years ago, faced with the dilemma of deciding between the oil and rubber industry in Boston, or the steel industry in New Britain, Conn., Jack had recourse to a small coin, while waiting on a platform of the Norwich and Hanover Station; thus, in Jack's own words, "starting a twelve-year residence in New Britain, with time out for a war. At that time Dick Pritchard and Rozy Hinman were both with the Stanley Cos. Although Rozy moved on to establish his own business, Jack and Dick have remained with the Company. In 1926 the Bridgeport plant was purchased. Jack has been there ever since, with the American Tube and Stamping Cos. He modestly avoids naming the position which he holds with the Company, but careful inquiry fails to dissuade us from the idea that he is the works.

Jack and his wife have two children. Young Jack, aged sixteen, is entering his senior year at Fairfield High School, and plans to go into engineering. Natalie is twelve, and is just finishing grammar school.

Those of us who have had the opportunity to talk and meet with Jack since his election, are deeply impressed by the enthusiasm and energy which he is displaying. From now on—watch out!

OTHER 1914 CLASS OFFICERS, supporting President Remsen (above), are, left to right, C. Edward Leech, vice president; Dr. Wallace H Drake, secretary; Rufus L. Sisson Jr., treasurer; and John F. Conners, class agent; all organized for an expected banner year.

1914 PREXY, Martin J. Remsen, displays the bucolic life which he now leads on his farm in Etna, a few miles from Hanover.

Secretary, 88 Sea Street, North Weymouth, Mass Treasurer, 26 Garden Street Potsdam, N. Y.