1918
Said Bill Rosenfeld in a recent letter—"l'm fresh out of the darndest course I've ever taken with harder final exams than were ever concocted at an old Alma Mater but thank goodness I can add another diploma to the Dartmouth B.S.—and after 26 years, it was pretty tough to crack the books again. Bill III has been in the aviation forces since June and is qualified as a bombardier—he should get his wings by May—and I believe I'll still have to salute him before he's through." ....
The class expresses sympathy to Fat Sheldon on the death of his father at age 90. For nearly a half century he was postmaster of Rupert, Vt„ and in 1879 when telegraph lines were being spread throughout the country, he was the first operator of the local station. Town clerk, town treasurer and head of the Electric Light Co.—it was apparent he led a full life and of utmost helpfulness to the community. (Thanks to Syl Morey for the clipping).
Col.Johnny O'Gara has returned to Macy's on a part-time basis and will also serve the Army as a civilian consultant, splitting his time between Washington and N. Y Hugh Whippie's son was determined to see action and after being turned down by the U.S. and Canadian Army he entered the American Field Service.... the rebirth of a new crop of hair seemed apparent last time we saw Paul Miner.
Every Dartmouth man struts like a pouter pigeon when the remark is so often made—"No college in the country gets the support of the Alumni like Dartmouth." .... Many 'lBers with great pride, scanned the report (Feb. Al. Mag.) of last year's Alumni Fund Drive and the total money 'lB has given to the College, which stands well up with the strongest classes. We've done a good job; you and you and you—and the richness of this thrill is lost only to those who are unfortunate enough not to share in this annual gift to the college. Let's you and you and me give Dick Holton a thrill this year by cutting down his grinding labors, and send him right here and now a check for the Alumni Fund at the E.N.Y. Savings Bank, Atlantic and Penn Aves., Brooklyn, N. Y. What wonderful work Jack Hurlhut is preparing himself for! A letter received in February says, "My wife and I have volunteered our services with the Coordinating Council of French Relief Societies, Inc., and I'm to work with the personnel committee. There are 16 French Relief organizations—all coordinated—the work will include everything from the milk in the baby's bottle to the seeds in the garden. Several people have already turned over their large estates in different parts of the country to be used as nurseries, clinics, and hospitals. We hope to get over there as soon as the shooting ceases. At the same time I'm taking a rather comprehensive four-months' course in X-ray technique, specializing on the lungs. About 70 per cent of the French children are now tubercular or pre-tubercular. We are to use portable X-ray equipment to permit going into all of the small towns and villages."
A peep from George Hull says he is working for the Smaller War Plants Corp. at Treasury Procurement on Lend Lease (address 2025 Eye St., N.W., Washington, D. C.); .... Al Gottschaldt was up to his Lyme, N. H. farm during the winter; 'Missed seeing Stumpie and Ethel Barr who were in N. Y. for a week—saw Ed Booth and RolfSyvertsen." .... These Denver daughters of 'lBers look mighty attractive—Cliff Meredith relayed to Harvey Hood a clipping from the Society columns in Denver newspapers showing pretty Judith Hilliker—announcing her engagement A newspaper clipping says, "Mr. and Mrs. Cortland B.Horr and their daughter Judy are moving to Chicago, 111., where Mr. Horr will be associated with Horder's, Inc. He has been with the McMillan Book Co. in Syracuse six years." ....
His name is Russ Howard. Oskaloosa, lowa, and his postcard winds up, "Have a few quarts in reserve for visiting 'lBers—have been a member of the ration board since Pearl Harbor—no sons old enough to fight but one daughter a ?? trainer (looks like drink trainer) for Pan Am." . . . .Mr. Felix Woolworth, father of Dick Woolworth (deceased) was in N. Y. this winter, and together we enjoyed a luncheon at one of Horfs swanky French restaurants (if you want to know where the bon vivants dine communicate with Germaine and Hort Kennedy). Mr. Woolworth was president of a bank in Niagara Falls for forty years, that later merged with Marine Midland Trust Co. Now he's head of the Animal Trap Co. of America, employing about 600 people and making traps for everything from mice-to polar bears. The class and Dartmouth College appreciate Mr. Woolworth's liberal gifts to the Alumni fund After a terrific political struggle, Johnny Thayer was elected Mayor of Delray Beach (Fla.), and says, "Nineteen-Eighteeners should warn me in advance of their arrival here as our police are always looking for just such meat." .... Maj. Roger Warner is now overseas, and mail can be sent to him at 3412 Martha Custis Drive, Alexandria, Va. DonSnyder reports son John in England—Son Don with Marine Corps at Colgate In the Concord, N. H. Monitor, "Regional OPA Hearing Commissioner, R. C. Baldes, presided at ten hearings here yesterday, which involved alleged gasoline violations." Up Concord, N. H., way they're saying fine things about our own Jake Bingham, the Boston & Maine representative who made fine talks last fall before the Rotary and Kiwanian clubs.
Minetta and Syl Morey entertained one weekend in February at Garden City—weeks before that Syl, who has the rhythmic feel of the soil and the compost heap, had his garden all planted on paper. Stan Jones, Mary Olive and the Earleys were down for cocktails and dinner, and after dinner a delightful supper party was served, attended by Caroline and George Dockstader, Janet and PotatoRichmond, Virginia and Andy Ross, Marion and Frank Clahane, Agnes and Harry Collins. Of the local contingent Oma and Ned Ross were the only ones missing. Son Clayton, home from Lawrenceville for the weekend, is a mighty imposing, husky lad, and Syl is mighty careful how he handles that boy. Syl, the head of Hixon-O'Donnell advertising agency, N. Y. C., finds time to do his gardening, takes part in the Air Warden activities and takes long hikes with banker Andy Ross, whose new work is specializing in aviation companies on the West Coast in behalf of the Chase Bank.
We only hope that children of 'lBers falling in the Juvenile Delinquency group will come before tolerant Judge Harry Collins who is an outstanding figure in Nassau County, active in everything worthwhile on Long Island and busy making speeches everv night in the week We heard Secty-Treas. Spud Richmond (Garden City Press —book publishers for Doubleday Doran; biggest mail order people in the country) complaining to Librarian Marion Clahane (who had just bought a ton of books for the school library at a discount) that the poor publishers who do all the advertisi ng, and print all the books, are still a part of the one-third undernourished. We couldn't grieve too much at Spud's plight; he rolls out of bed and into the plant in about 15 minutes—and never has to rub elbows with the bourgeoisie in the subways.
Janet Richmond, whose prowess on the golf course has been acclaimed in all metropolitan newspapers, has folded away her clubs for the duration, and is in there pitching on a stiff five-day week with the Red Cross. We wormed out of the Potato that about now he might be sunning himself in South Carolina Georze Dockstader helping the war effort, conceded that now his company is getting a bit of shellac from the Far East and his map broke into a grin as he recounted a rare story or two Stan Jones seemed irked at parental tribulations—their phone is constantly buzzing with beaus for attractive Nancy. "They're all pretty nice chaps" says Stan "and one in particular who's interested in a newspaper career." Just then M.O. (Mary Olive) broke in. "Why the little runt doesn't seem to know these beaus call on Nancy and not l«"sten to fatherly advice of her Papa."
Dick White, Pres. Dartmouth Club of Washington, D. C., writes "While in Des Moines in January a Dartmouth luncheon was arranged and I ran into Lt. George Carpenter who had just returned from the South Pacific. He was home on leave and expected to go back shortly" (Helen reports he's back in South Pacific) Last week Dave Garratt was down to the Dartmouth luncheon and we hope to see him again soon. Ran into Reed Montgomery, the famous brewer of Boston, after a Rotary meeting. Dick Jr. is going into V-12 and hopes he'll be assigned to Hanover, to keep up the family tradition of Dartmouth." .... Red Hulbert of General Motors Overseas, warmed the heart of a faithful 75-year old General Motors employee, by a fine speech he made on the occasion.
Eddie Ferguson reports on the annual Dartmouth dinner in Boston in February: "The following turned out, Jim Carpenter getting over a fractured knee; Swede Youngstrom (just bought a house in Newton) tried to make a deal to ship his wormy flour to Lew Cousens ranch in N.H.; StubStanley, ogle-eyed, looking at all the Supreme Court Justices sitting at the head table. Bob Drake, in from Winchester, singing the praises of West, the Darthmouth halfback who comes from the same town; Doc Joe Quincy in his best suit, looking very sedate; Lou Huntoon in from Providence, who promised to be on deck for the night-before dinner ('lB has engaged room at University Club, Boston, next fall, after Notre Dame's game). ReedMontgomery up from Providence and wondering if he'd get back that night. Charlie McCarthy in from Andover and informing us that his boy is playing hockey at Worcester Academy—headed for Dartmouth V-12. Lew Cousens reeking of piggeries and tanneries; Tom Shirley who is the Pistol Pack-in' Papa of our outfit here on the Alumni Fund, DonDavis looking well 'Hood-Fed'—(informed us that Harvey was out of town). We all missed JakeBingham." ....
From Gene Clark, Springfield, Ill., "Our shining eagle, Lang Robinson, seldom gets a furlough in Springfield." .... From Marge and Eddie Butts, "At last! A home—and one with a view, of the Golden Gate and Alcatraz too. So note ye well the address below, and send us news of friends we know (2472 Vallejo St., San Francisco 23, Cal.) .... In the Chicago Sun recently was a picture of Lymie Drake Jr. in the daily column, paying public honor to the outstanding achievements and good deeds of the men and women of Chicago:—"Today we salute Lyman M. Drake Jr. reelected to carry on his work for underprivileged children as president of the Foundation of the Union League Club. A staff of 50 workers operates the institutions working under Drake's direction."
Out of the first 26 contributions received by Dick Holton for the Alumni Fund, 16 increases over the '43 contributions have taken place. In '43 those 26 classmates gave an average of $19.75 a piece. This year the same 26 have an average of $34.84. Dick Holton said everyone who can will increase his gift this year, to take care of the serious situation in Hanover as a result of decreased enrollment.
Secretary, 74 Trinity Place, New York 6, N. Y. Treasurer, Parkhurst Hall, Hanover, N. H.
