1926

"Howard C. Rice Jr., a graduate of Dartmouth in the class of 1926, later attended Harvard and received his Doctor's degree from the Sorbonne in Paris where he held the post of lecturer for a year. He taught French in Loomis, Andover and Harvard and has written numerous articles on France. Early this year he went to England, and at the time of the Normandy invasion crossed the channel." So says the Hartford Courant in introducing a delightful story Howard tells of his return to the little village of Greville after the American forces had swept beyond the Normandy beaches—He says, "The gray granite church at Greville is still standing. Its sturdy belfry, which Jean-Francois Millett delighted to paint, has survived still another German occupation."

Another '26er moved by the mighty hand of war and set down in France is Walt Armstrong. And therein lies a tale, for which we are indebted to Walt's wife. In sending Walt's class dues to Bob Salinger, Mary wrote,

Walter's entry into the Army was so unexpected that he left without attending to many things, so I try my best. On August 31, the railroad he worked for received a wire requesting release of railroad executives under fifty years of age. September 4 he flew to Washington, was' there three days getting his uniforms, physical tests, etc., then off to London and France. So he is busy reconstructing the railroads over there now and will do postwar work for some time. He has had quite a few experiences, to say the least—Ely, Nevada, to France in a week is something of a record in itself.

Now, Lt. Col. Armstrong is helping to rebuild the French rail system. When you think of the miracle of supply, think of Walt.

The joint 1926-1927 luncheon in Boston before the Notre Dame game was a festive affair, thanks to some good arranging by George Peirce, and promises to be a permanent fixture henceforth. It seemed like Hanover days to be with a good delegation from 1927 again. They, plus the following '26ers made quite a gathering—George and Grace Peirce, Bob and Dot Salinger, Reg and Ethel Hanson, Jim and Dojrothy Sullivan, Hal and Marion Marshall, Sid and Barbara Hayward, Tubber and Mary Weymouth, Ed and Betty Simmons, Carle and Betsey Blunt, Billie McDavitt with sons Don and Ted, Bob and Pense Cleary, Bob Patten, Ken Semple, Doug Everett, Bill Barclay, John Gearhart (in from Pittsburgh for the Alumni Council meeting), Joe Batchelder and son Charlie, Steve Mitchell and son Peter. Among the honored guests were Mr. C. G. McDavitt 'OO, Chet Bolles '25 and Jim Rollins of the Harvard Business School.

Gleanings at the luncheon—Doug Everett is the proud father of a new daughter, Cynthia, who made her debut September 2. He also was quite set up over his tennis game, claimed he had to give a handicap to Mel Partridge '27, and spoke lightly of doubles matches with other nationally ranked players. He did admit, however, that his boy Ted can ski circles around him. Joe Batchelder has been honored with the presidency of the Massachusetts Golf Association Seen that afternoon at the game were Walt and Billie Rankin, Dick Sagendorph, Ed Hanlon, Charlie Macdonald, Bill Hughes and Wee McClintock.

Boston is not the only spot where good parties occur. In New York, at the Dartmouth Club some weeks ago, some thirty men gathered for dinner. Those who enjoyed the one night reunion wereDutch Diehl, Gordon Opdyke, Ed Miller, Graham Ford, Ed Dooley, Ernie Stebbins, Pete Ide, Tony Gleason, Allen MacDuffie, Fred Hurd, Hap Johnston, Hank Merry, Brant Wallace, Bleeck Williams, Bob Riotte (looking hale and hearty after his service abroad), Okey O'Connor, Bill Viall, Harold Van Duyn, Larry Wolf, Gordon Chipman, Art Wilcox, Jim Wooster, Jake Jacobus, Reg Thompson, Charlie Bishop, Bob Cleary, Charlie Singleton, Lloyd Sanford, Ed Simmons, and George Scott.

Bob May again this year planned and wrote the advertising campaign for the annual Community and War Fund Drive of greater Chicago, which included among other things a campaign of six full-page ads that appeared in all the Chicago daily papers. Bob keeps himself busy with Montgomery Ward and reports that all three youngsters are well and happy.

Has anyone failed to note the new Sports Editor of the MAG? Red probably knows the athletic situation as well as anyone in Hanover; for years has maintained warm personal friendships with many of the boys who have been active in sports and is in a position to authoritatively speak whereof he knows.

The year end draws nigh. How about the 1926 Memorial Fund? And how about the Sixth War Loan Drive? You can kill two birds with one stone by buying a Series F bond and having it registered in the name of "The Trustees of Dartmouth College, a corporation, Hanover, New Hampshire." Send the bond, or a check if you prefer, to Carleton Blunt, 135 South LaSalle St., Chicago, Ill.

LT. WARNER M. WASHBURN '25

Secretary, Welsh Farms, Inc., Long Valley, N. J. Treasurer, United Shoe Machinery Corp. 140 Federal St., Boston, Mass.