1917
It is a real pleasure to call for a long Wah- Hoo-Wah for Brigadier General Ed Langmead '17's first general. Ed has been pretty quiet about himself all these years, and thereby furnishes another proof that still waters are likely to run deep. The record indicates that he has made a career of the Army Air Corps, and obviously a successful one. He enlisted as a cadet pilot in January, 1918, and five years later was a lieutenant stationed at Luke Field, Hawaii. His assignments for some time thereafter took him to widely separated points until 1937, when he reported himself a major with the same Washington address which he uses today. Ed has been overseas almost a year, in England until recently, now in France. He has maintained his youthful figure much more successfully than most of us.
The Hats-off Department has had a busy month. Word has also been received of the promotion of Major Charlie Peters and of Capt. Natt Scott AUS. Our heartiest congratulations to all three. May they enjoy their well-deserved promotions and rise still further.
Lt. Col. Trenny Trenholm's son, Capt. Derrill Jr. '40, was pictured and reported on in New York papers recently on his return home for reassignment. Trenny Jr. flew seventy combat missions in the Mediterranean theatre as bombardier of a B-26, during his fifteen months' service there, coming through much decorated, and, more to the point, without a scratch. Lt. Col. Trenny Sr. is with a field artillery outfit in India Howie Stock- well's son, Lt. Howie Jr. '40, writing from the far Pacific, was the occasion for a column by Bill Cunningham '18, in the Bostotn Herald recently. As soldier voting officer with an outfit containing-many Massachusetts men, he asked Bill for thumbnail sketches of the candidates for State elections. These Bill gave, and concluded his column with an excerpt from Lt. Howie Jr.'s letter, "I've been over- seas almost two years and I have never seen my baby daughter, Susan, aged sixteen months." .... These instances, and the many more like them, of the things our sons and daughters are doing, are the only reminders necessary for faith in the younger generation, and in the future of these United States.
perc streeter,'17's ambassador to canada,and Mrs.Streeter,proudly announced the arrival of a new duaghter,Mary Cynthia,on June 3. The glad tidings were promptly forwarded to this country and duly registered.But the effect on the old man was momentous.Shortly thereafter the Saint John, N.B.,papers began to report the New Brunswick- Prince edward island open and amateur golf tournament.The first day Nemo was low with a 73. The second day ditto with a 75.The third day with an 81 was not characteristic. But the three for a total of 229 was low enough to make "Streeter Double Winner in Golf Classic," Two under his nearest competitor. So Perc goes out and gets himseft his third amateur and first open title to celebrate: "Really played good golf except for four balls the last day which cost me nine strokes on par. I think the old man was getting a little weary the third day,-probably the real answer. We had a big meet, 102 competitors including two former open and two former amateur champs. I gave away all the way from ten to twenty-five years to all contenders so was satisfied there is still life in the old dog!"—as if there was any question. If Nemo invites you to shoot some golf some day, don't say you haven't been warned. And congratulations, Perc and Mrs. Streeter, on Mary Cynthia.
Bob Buxton has accepted the position as organist and choirmaster at Trinity Church, Haverhill, Mass. Bob's musical career began as a boy so- prano in his home town of Nashua, N. H., where he also studied organ and' piano, and became assistant organist at the Church of the Good Shepherd during" his high school days. You may recall that during Hanover days Bob continued his study of organ and was organist for three years at St. Thomas Church. After graduation during fifteen years in the chemical industry he maintained his interest and work in music, studying violin and viola, singing in chorus, and directing choirs. He has served several New Hampshire churches as organist and choirmaster. Since 1936 he has studied with one of Boston's ablest organists, and has been awarded a Licentiate diploma by Trinity College of Music, London. In collaboration with his wife he has published an arrangement of Bortnianski's "Kol Slaven." Mrs. Buxton is an alumna of Mt. Holyoke and Boston University's School of Religious Education.
Fred and Juanit Leighton were pictured recently in the New York Herald Tribune in their New York apartment which combines Pennsylvania Dutch and Mexican decorations and appointments. Eight months of the year they spend in Mexico, near Guadalajara, scouting in a casual way for their substantial importing business. Their retail venture in New York is Tiny Shop in East Eighth Street. Their Pennsylvania Dutch tastes are by appreciation only, because they like the country and the furniture's uncomplicated lines. The combination is a brand new decorating scheme, bright and attractive, yet sturdy and practical. Anyhow make a note of Tiny Shop for your next anniversary trip to New York and look Fred up.
The Sumner Emersons write, "We were up at our little cottage at the Pocono Lake Preserve in July, thinking we would miss the hot weather by being there then, but guessing wrong." .... Bob Scott hung up a record, the wrong kind, by working every day last summer. "I was fortunate in having ten days of grand skiing last February up in the Laurentians, which I hope to duplicate next February. Brad Davis was in town this summer with his son, who has entered Yale. Unfortunately it was on a weekend and I missed his call at the house." .... We caught sight of Bob Chase walking along Main Street, Worcester, one bright September morning, but couldn't pull up because of the traffic. Our guess was that his early start was occasioned by the opening of Telechron's new Worcester plant. Bob has been production manager of Telechron for some time We did stop and offer Connie Murphy a ride one day last summer in Maiden. He turned us down but we did earn a little chat with the Maiden town father by our courtesy Art Stout, recently with the copper recovery branch and regional distribution offices of the .War Production Board in New York, has been appointed publicity director of the National Mineral Wool Association Ev Robie has been appointed principal of the Julia A. Stark and Glenbrook Schools, Stamford, Conn. In addition to the reorganization work involved in his new office, Ev was planning his evening school's program, and his fall meetings as coordinator for U. S. Army and Navy and State Board of Education. Undoubtedly, for the moment, Ev has not had much chance to practice the trombone.
When Governor Dewey left New York on his September trip West to open his campaign for the Presidency, it is of interest to note that his official party included Hap Mason, secretary of the Republican National Committee An article by Harold Holt, "The Bones of Haddock vs. Haddock," recently appeared in the Michigan Law Review The spring issue of the Personalist contained an article by Herb Searles entitled "Personalism in Philosophical Meditation."
Sherm Smith says, "We get our municipalities pretty thoroughly scrambled down this way, where city lines sometimes pass right through, or close to, the business section. Consequently, while I have been fighting the war as chairman of the East Greenwich Council of Defense, I have now been drafted to win the peace as chairman of the Warwick, R.I., Advisory Council for Returning Veterans. The city of Newton, Mass., has done a fine job of organizing for this work, which is. easily explained by the identification of their executive secretary as John F. Wheelock." Sherm's son, Alan, not yet eighteen, enlisted in the Army Reserve Corps and went to Connecticut University for two semesters of college work before taking his basic training. Natalie represented Simmons College in Slattery's College Style Show in Boston in August. .... Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ferguson have announced the engagement of their daughter Laura to William Ellsworth Barnes III, USNR. Laura graduated from Walnut Hill School and is now a sophomore at Simmons College. Mr. Barnes is Tufts '42 and is now a senior at Tufts Medical College.
In response to our inquiry early last summer, Sunny Sanborn admitted that he and Ethel had yielded to the lure of the country. "Yes, I'm a full-fledged commuter. We've moved part of our worldly goods to Hampton Falls, N. H., and will there remain ensconced until the weather quietly or firmly suggests a return to our winter abode atop Beacon Hill. We've long wanted to get a summer respite closer to the land than our fourth- floor apartment and Fate treated us kindly. We just happened to land in the old family homestead which was built in 1743 by my great-great-great- great grandfather, one Joseph Sanborn. It is a most interesting old place" a fact which appears evident from the picture which Sunny sent. We can imagine nothing sweeter than a respite in Ye Olde Sanborn Homestead. If you can wangle an invitation next summer, don't let the opportunity slip.
Cornell and Columbia games still coming up. Ithaca may seem a long way off, but New York should be an attractive objective, particularly with the prospects of a good gang at the Dartmouth Club the night before. Mark your calendar now. Friday November 24, business in New York.
FAMILY PORTRAIT. George Carpenter '18, now with the Amphibious Forces in the South Pacific, is snapped with his son, George III.
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