1926

Well, here it is February already, and King Winter is on his way out. Here's hoping that everyone still has enough fuel on hand to carry through until those welcome harbingers the robin red breasts—are back again, voicing loud complaints over the damage done their homes by the ravages of winter.

Reg Hanson had some good news about Randy Cox in his last month's column (for which we're all grateful to Reg) but there is one more item to add which arrived too late for the January notes. That is a story appearing in the Boston papers headlined "Exeter Group To Fete Maj. Cox and Lt. Forte." They were the guests of honor at the annual Exeter dinner held in Boston a month or so ago.

We had a partial report several months ago about Frank Healy. Now, thanks to Lloyd Sanford, we can give a more complete story. Frank was commissioned a first lieutenant in October 1942, and since then has devoted himself to the Transportation Corps. He sailed for England in July 1943, just after receiving his captain's commission. Frank is now located in London at the headquarters of the Chief of Transportation and last June was elevated to major. Since he's been in London, Frank has bumped into Os Fitts, Major, AVS and Le's Talbot, Lieutenant, USN.

And speaking of London, here's a word from Ralph Thomas, who is now back here for a stay:—"We had a Dartmouth dinner at the Savoy some months ago—l helped John Mecklin with some of the work. There were about fifty men present and a fine time was had by all. John is a son of Professor Mecklin and is with the Chicago Sun—captured by the Germans since the dinner, but he subsequently escaped."

There's some more news about the lads from Pittsburgh. Although some of it may not qualify as hot from the griddle, it does meet the somewhat flexible requirements laid down by the editorial staff of the 1926 gleanings. Dick Husband had the honor of representing the College at the ceremonies commemorating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Pennsylvania College for Women. Nate Parker, Captain AMG, has been in France doing reconstruction work, and an unconfirmed report has reached me to the effect that (1) he has been acting as mayor of an unknown town in France; (2) he was bounced out of a jeep, spent some time in a military hospital and now is fully recovered. Chappy Jones has had more than his share of tough luck. A serious throat condition has led to operations and a long convalescence. Chap has been laid up for some months and a letter would be most welcome to him; "F. C. Jones, Kittanning, Pa.," will reach him.

In addition to his many duties as Secretary of Dartmouth College, co-ordinator of relations between the College and its Naval unit, Sid Hayward has been handed another sizeable assignment. He's been named executive officer of "Americans United for World Organization" and has been in New York for some months now, directing a big organization which is doing a big job. Right now, he's living at the Republican Club, which can't be held against him, of course, what with the shortage of hotel facilities.

For thrill-packed drama, for a lurid tale of raw struggle between man and the elements, get Brant Wallace to tell you the story of his experience in last fall's hurricane. He, Thelma and the three children sat in their car for five hours, marooned on the Jersey coast, and watched two cars and several cottages near by swept away by the ocean. The waves lashed through their car, chest high. By a miracle they came through unscathed, except for a bad case of jitters and a smashed automobile. It was an experience for the book.

Secretary, Welsh Farms, Inc., Long Valley, N. J.

Treasurer, United Shoe Machinery Corp. 140 Federal St., Boston, Mass.