Chicago
DARTMOUTH MEN LUNCHEON EVERY MONDAY NOON UNIVERSITY CLUB, CHICAGO
Just as these lines are about to be written comes the sad news of the death of Ben George '84 who died August 30 at his home. Ben was 86 years old and the oldest Dartmouth alumnus in this area. A memorial will appear in this or a subsequent issue of the MAGAZINE, but on behalf of the Chicago Association it seems appropriate that a few words be said in this column in recognition of this colorful and well-loved character.
The annual Dartmouth Picnic at the farm of Louis Lever one '04 on August 19 was another huge success. Present were 175 to enjoy the fellowship which outdoor recreation promotes when seasoned with foamy beer from the keg and delicious food from Louie's outdoor grills. Softball games featured the sporting events in which the undergrads, led by Jim Gilmore '50, Bill Kimball '47, his brother, Kurt '50, Ken Rothchild '50 and Cal Titus '49, took the toll of such older fellows as Parker Johnston '37, Lyn Schollenberger '33, John Paidar '43, Connor Shaw '43, Tom McGrath '38, Tom Vent '39, John Chamberlin '31 and many, many others. NewellRumpf '30 could not hold back the tide of the neophyte runs despite his efforts as umpire.
Cap Hedges 'll was with us again, having come in from Cedar Rapids, lowa, for the All-Star game which was played the next evening at Chicago's Soldier Field. Also with us for the same reason was Dave Camerer '37, sports editor of Pic, who brought Pop Nairne '36 up to date on affairs in the East. It was also good to see Skip French '38, S. R. Stroud '36 and Rob Bosworth '37 who came down from Milwaukee to be with us.
When the food was all gone and the last beer keg was running dry we again had a huge bonfire and Jay Buck 'go directed us in singing the Dartmouth songs we love so well.
Next event on our program is the luncheon for the new men going to Dartmouth this fall to be held Monday, September 13, at the University Club. Following that we will plan for our cocktail party at the same place on the evening of October 15 to celebrate Dartmouth Night.
Other news which has reached the desk of the undersigned is that Ted Mortimer '44 and wife, Joan, became the parents of a daughter, Joanne, recently.
Rod Lent '43 is engaged to Polly Gregson, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, and who is described as "extremely attractive".
We have said good-bye to Paul Leckie '46 who got a new job with Bethlehem Steel at Johnstown, Pa.
We are glad to welcome back Dr. FrankMunsey '41. He has his old job at Illinois Research Hospital.
Bob Wilcox '45 is joining the staff of Wesley Memorial Hospital as Administrator's Assistant.
One of the newest members of the Hole-inOne Club is Laddie Myers '20 who needed only one shot on the sixth hole at Hinsdale Golf Club in a recent game.
A SWING THROUGH THE ORIENT by Robert "Believe It or Not" K„u <oou , , ■ , in Honolulu and Tokyo, as well as elsewhere. LEFT the Honolulu lunrhon s'as F* Sforer '2l, called for Dartmouth alumni gatherings party, Dr. Hastings H. Walker '2l, Col. Dean R Richard B" °4 U °u,r'90er ,C""°E CLUB I to r, a Navy officer in The Ripley Mr. Ripley, Don H. Chapman '2B, Calvin S White '33 Judae J' Frank Ml' kT rl' Aiexander S' Atherton '35, Mrs. Storer, William L. Rolph '45, RIGHT, at the Tokyo luncheon: eated, MrsGerckeMr Wd evMr Vlt 1 ' Ja"er '24' J°hn Wolfe '46 and Edward F- D°"-» 0.,U m. m. **, Bird 40,W" « »
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