1942
From all the information that is floating about, I presume that one Proc. Page has returned to his old home town. Now, to me that means just one important thing, namely, that he will soon be available to take over his duties of reporting to you. My chief source of information on this subject is the latest letter from the short Navy man who was formerly in Rutland and is now in Burlington. From the way Jim speaks, I figure that Proc has already discussed the situation with him. Therefore I may be able to return to the ranks of the readers when the next issue comes up.
Word has recently been received that Lt. John C. Henderson has been officially declared dead. You will remember that John was reported missing in action on January 22, 1944. He had been on a mission as a bombardier-navigator on a B-25 over the New Britain Islands when his plane was hit. Four parachutes were seen leaving the plane which carried a crew of six. John had just returned from a short rest leave in New Zealand and this was his first mission after returning. Previously he had been flying missions out of the Fiji Islands and New Caledonia stations over the New Hebrides and Guadalcanal areas. In December of 1944 his parents received an Air Medal and one Oak Leaf Cluster awarded him for "meritorious achievement in sustained combat operational missions." The citation also read, "Lt. Henderson exhibited great courage and untiring energy; his services reflecting the highest credit on the military forces of the United States." The Class expresses its sorrow to the Henderson family for its great loss and also the feeling of loss to the Class.
The trips to the altar which begin in larger numbers with the usual approach of spring are not as many in number at the present time. It has been learned that Mrs. Jeannette Biart Scofield was married to Lt. David Warren USNR on February 2, 1946; and that Miss Mary Helen Whelpley was married on December 15, 1945, to Lt. Elliot Francis Dressner, AUS. I really do not know how many of the class are married as my cumulative records on the vital statistics of the class are not only behind but are actually not in existence. But there are many of the happy ones and still many of those who have not yet discovered the happiness. I consider the duty of this column merely that of an assistant cupid. So, let's get going.
Last month a new feature was started which carried the names of the lucky individuals that were able to return to Hanover within the previous month. These records are not completely accurate as to the above mentioned facts, as every member that returns does not always have the opportunity to remain at the Inn. But, anyway, here are those who stayed at the Inn last month: Jerry Garduno, Bate Ewart (twice), Capt. and Mrs. Roily Welhelmy, Diet Lamade, Bill Martin, Dr. and Mrs. Gene Hoch, Dave Biggs, Mr. and Mrs. Bobb Hill, Major Chet Ray, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Moody, Capt. Pete Link, Lt. and Mrs. H. C. Englert, Jim Boggs, Bob Searles, Capt. and Mrs. Art Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jacobs, Bob Headley, and Lt. and Mrs. Elliot F. Dresner. Also, while I am listing things, I might add here that the list on service promotions includes the name of Lt. (jg) Robert G. Hayssen.
0£ course you probably all know by now that Chick Camp has been named to the administrative post of adviser to the fraternities. I gather that he has already assumed his duties. Now we have two helpers in Hanover, the other being Dave Heald at the Inn.
I received a call at my home recently from Don Amy who is now a Lt. (jg) and has recently returned from the Pacific where he was active in the clean life of underwater demolition. Since that visit I have heard from him that he is now stationed in Boston.
A letter from Johnnie dela Montagne tells that he and his wife are now in Jackson, Wyoming, where they are both enjoying the climate, view, and wildlife. Besides that John is teaching in the local High School. He teaches geology and is the Director of Physical Education. The letter reads like one from the Chamber of Commerce explaining all the advantages of the beautiful and rugged life. The dela Montagne's are planning to build a log cabin soon and would like to have all of the class come out. They won't need any help as they are expecting a helper soon in the way of a family addition.
A letter from Dick Clark tells that he is back in Chicago looking for jobs for people while he works for the Container Corporation of America. He and his wife are now living in Winnetka and are about to acquire a domicile of their own in the near future. Dick also writes that he has seen at various times Warren Kreter, Glenn Green, Ed Sivright, and Brat Smith. He also relates from his sources of information that Dave Langdon expects to be out of the Navy soon and that Harry Kramer is in New York interning.
This is about the end of this writing except for the added bit of information that Dave Sill is enjoying powder snow at 9,000 feet at the Third Army Ski School at Garmisch Partenkirchen. So with these final words I shall take my leave, hoping that I shall be among the ranks of readers by the next edition. I might say that I have enjoyed these headaches xvhich have kept me well in touch with the class. I can't say that they have kept you in touch with anything excepting perhaps a few disconnected bits of information. But until we all meet at that great Reunion, X shall be on my way legally messing up client's affairs.
A MEMBER OF THE COURT STAFF, Lt. Robert R. Rodgers '42 (left) listens attentively to testimony during a session of the Nuremberg War Crimes trial in Germany. In the center is Secretary of War Robert Patterson.
Secretary, R. D. No. l, Renssellaer, N. Y. Treasurer,: 105 Maple St., Belmont, Mass.
