1924

Hal Cowley is the author of "Why have small colleges, anyway?" in the April issue of the Torch. A. D. Gibson wrote "The Story of Azilum" reprinted from the December issue of The French Review. Recent service promotions: Capt. H. W. Fitz-Gerald, Capt. R. A. Gibson, and Lt. Col. J. S. Wheaton. Gibson is public relations officer of the Philadelphia Army Quartermaster Depot, (thanks to Stan Curtis for the information). Wheaton is assistant to the director of personnel for the U. S. Strategic Air Forces in Europe.

Thanks to W. D Knight 'OB for the follow- ing: Dick Countryman has been promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. He is chief of the medical service at Chanute Field, Ill.

Ken Harvey writes from Washington, "I have just read with surprise the proposal that the Class of 1924 hold a reunion this year.To me, it appears that a reunion in times like these would reflect unfavorably upon the College.

"After all we haven't won the war yet. That being the case the average individual is not going to be favorably inclined toward an affair of this sort. Therefore, it seems as though the turnout would be limited. Also I should think the College would definitely frown upon such an idea.

"In the third place we have no right to take up transportation space which is reserved primarily for Members of the Armed Forces.

"We are all going to regret not being able to hold our 20th on schedule but after all we are not so bad off as we were two years ago. At that time it looked as though we would never hold any more reunions of any type unless they were Chain Gang reunions, working for those three International S—O—B—.....

"P.S. My son, Ken Jr., enlisted in V-5 (Naval Aviation) last week." Thanks for your letter, Ken. We have had expressions for holding some kind of a reunion this year and some opposed to doing so.

We understand that Moderator Pete Wheatley insists upon order and more order in the meetings over which he presides.

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Election of Class Officers

Election of Class Officers

The following Nominating Committee is herewith appointed: C. Jerry Spaulding chairman, 12 Haviland St., Worcester, Mass.; C. S. Luitwieler Jr., 89 Cambridge St., Winchester, Mass.; K. A. Harvey, P. O. Box 149, Washington, D. C.; and J. T. White, 70-sth Ave., New York, N. Y.; H. L. Haws, 215 Gypsy Lane, Wynnewood, Pa.; C. W. Higley, Hudson Falls, N. Y.; and M. H. Watkins, Box G, Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co., Chicago, Ill.

Send in your nominees to the above committee or any one of them for secretary, treasurer, class agent and reunion chairman. Nominations are now open and will close on May 1. Let every member of the class get out his pencil and have his say to the committee.

The nominating committee will then draw up a slate, from the nominees presented to them by the class, and will forward it to the executive committee. If an official 20th reunion is held this summer those present wilt act. If no reunion is officially held the executive committee will act in behalf of the class.

For information the executive committee consists of Pete Wheatley, Fred Shaneman, Mony Monahan, Stan Lyon, Phil VanHuyck, Nellie Newcomb, Red Maloney, Bob Hall, Dick Henry, Pilly Hill, Red Holbrook, Stan Chittick, Charlie Amelung and the present class officers ex officio.

One Series F War Savings Bond has come in for our 25th Reunion fund. Keep them coming and build up that fund as much as possible before it comes due. Can anyone furnish me with the address of Bernard E. Toland? Send in some news, please. Get your alumni fund gift in promptly and ease the work of your class agent Bob Strong. One minute of your time will save Bob many minutes of his time. Come on, gang, do it right now.

Congratulations to Red and Benny Holbrook as we see the name of John S. Holbrook, their son, entered in the Class of 1948. Good luck to you, John Met Frank S. Turner at the Brockton YMCA. Frank is principal of the Plainville, Mass., High School, and is also acting as basketball coach this year. His team is entered in the tournament now being held in the Brockton YMCA. He is, also on the town rationing board along with several other jobs, and keeps very busy.

CAPTAIN R. A. GIBSON '24 is Public Relations Officer at Philly Q. M. Depot.

Secretary, 45 Chestnut St., Wellesley Hills, 82, Mass. Treasurer, Chicago Safety Council 222 N. Bank Dr., Chicago, Ill.