Deaths
[A listing of deaths of whirh word has been receivedwithin the past month. Full notices may appear in thisisrue or may appear in a later number]
Blair, Henry Patterson '89, October 3, 1948 Greeley, George E. '93, September 13, 1948 Nichols, Leonard G. '08, April 6,1936 Erhard, Emile H. '09, October 1,1948 Dodge, Frank S. '11, September 17, 1948 Sanborn, Harlan P. '11, September 2, 1948 Ashley, Dominic C. '12, February 4, 1946 Healey, Arthur D. '13, September 16, 1948 Dale, William H.'20, June 30, 1948 Flagg, Lloyd E. '22, July 13. 1948 Dodge, Byron G. '28,'July 10,1948
In Memoriam
1884
BENJAMIN PIERCE GEORGE died at his home in Chicago on August 30. He was born in Concord, N. H. March 6, 1862, the son of John Hatch George, Dartmouth 1844, and Susan Ann Brigham.
In college he was a member of Kappa Sigma Epsilon and Psi Upsilon. Elected class treasurer when a freshman in college, he practically entered upon his life work at that time, for from that time he served as treasurer of every organization with which he became associated. In 1941 a tribute to him in the Chicago Electrical News began "Sixty years of handling other people's money—this is the impressive record chalked up by Benjamin Pierce George."
Following graduation Ben spent some time in the lumber business, first in Wisconsin and later in Minnesota, as'credit man. Then for a time he was in the coal business in lowa, then in the credit department of George H. Bowman Cos. of Cleveland. In 1908 he became head of the credit department of Beardslee Chandelier Manufacturing Cos. and for twentythree years served the company as treasurer. In 1915 began Ben's association with the electrical credit group, which continued until his retirement in 1947. He was elected to the board of managers of the National Electrical Credit Association and represented the central division for sixteen years. In 1932 he was elected secretary of the central division, and in 1939 became secretary of the national organization.
Ben served as class agent from 1932 to 1947. Loyal to his class and to the College and an active worker for both, both have suffered an irreparable loss.
On June 13, 1895 Ben was married to Lydia C. Harland of Chicago who died in February, 1927. He is survived by his daughter Katharine, Registrar of Northwestern University, from which she graduated. John P. George '78 was his brother.
1890
WILLIAM PHINEAS EARLE died in Miami, Fla. on June 29. He was born December 27, 1868 in Malone, N. Y. the son of Judge O. C. and Sara (Ellis) Earle. He prepared for college at Franklin Military Academy in Malone. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta.
After graduation Earle studied law and was admitted to the bar in New York State. He practised in Malone, where he was Clerk of the Surrogate's Court and Deputy Clerk of the Supreme Court. He retired in 1922 and since that time had made his home in Miami.
Earle was active in the Masons, Elks, Knights of Pythias and Shriners. He was awarded a medal of honor by his Masonic Lodge for his fifty year membership, and was similarly honored by the Phi Delta Theta Club of Miami.
In 1906 Earle was married to Elizabeth Wyman of Malone, who died in 1937. He later married Louise Brackett of Miami who survives him. Funeral services were held at Combs Chapel in Miami and burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Miami.
1893
ARTHUR DANIEL ARNOLD died on August 7 in St. Petersburg, Fla. after an illness of several months. In October 1941 he suffered a heart attack from which he had not completely recovered. The death of his son Vernet A. Arnold '20 in December 1943 was a grievous sorrow which seemed to weigh heavily on him.
He was born in Westboro, Mass. January 29, 1871 the son of Daniel W. and Rebecca F. Arnold. He prepared for college at Westboro High School and entered Dartmouth in the fall of 1889, immediately becoming active in college and class matters.
He was class treasurer freshman year; president, junior year; member of Alpha Delta Phi; editor of the Literary Monthly and the Aegis. He graduated with Phi Beta Kappa rank.
He had determined that teaching would be his profession and taught one year at the High School in Lincoln, Mass., at Mt. Hermon School, and served as principal of the High School in Stoughton, Mass. From 1902 to 1932 he was principal of the High School in Passaic, N. J. when he was appointed superintendent of schools for the city of Passaic. During this time he had taken special courses at Harvard, New York University, Rutgers and Columbia. He retired in October 1941.
On his retirement the Passaic Herald-News said "During the past 39 years Mr. Arnold has been to the city and its people more than just an efficient, intelligent and loyal school principal and administrator. Directly and indirectly he has played a tremendous part in the development of one of the finest systems of public school education in the state. The tributes which have poured into his home bear witness to the high esteem in which he is held."
During his career at Passaic he took part in many progressive educational movements and was a member of many organizations, among which were the New Jersey School Masters Club, of which he was president; the New Jersey High School Teachers Association and the National Education Association. He was an outstanding educator and was recognized as such by government authorities who appointed him to many important committees.
He married Claudia L. Arms of Gill, Mass., May 21, 1896, who survives him with their daughter Barbara, the wife of F. Irving Hutchins '20, and two grandsons Frank M. Hutchins '45 and Richard J. Arnold '50, and two granddaughters.
GEORGE EDMUND GREELEY died on September 13 at the Marlboro, Mass. Hospital, after a long illness. On April 30 he was taken to a Worcester hospital with a fractured hip, where an unexpected malignant condition was discovered. After an unsuccessful attempt to build him up for an operation he was removed to the Marlboro Hospital.
Born in Marlboro, April 27, 1873, the son of Benjamin F. and Sophia Mary (Pike) he prepared for college at the Marlboro High School. He was an outstanding student and graduated with Phi Beta Kappa rank. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta and Casque and Gauntlet.
Immediately after graduation he returned to Marlboro and started his life's work as teller in the First National Bank. In 1895 he transferred to the Marlboro Savings Bank as cashier and in 1913 returned to the First National Bank as cashier. In 1916 he was made a director and in 1939 became president of the bank, which position he held until his retirement in January 1948. He was an active Mason, as a member of the Blue Lodge Chapter, Commandery and Shrine.
Former Mayor Winfield Temple '97 writes "I have known him for 67 years as a neighbor and as a loyal citizen. He was not only a good and able banker but was deeply interested in all civic affairs. Alwavs willing to help in every worth while project, he was a good friend to the poor man."
June 11, 1902 he was married to Julia M. Wilder who survives him with their two daughters, Mrs. Paul E. Callanan of West Hartford, Conn, and Mrs. Frank P. Crotty of Worcester.
Funeral services were held on September 15 with the Rev. David W. Norton, former rector of the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church of Marlboro, officiating, and interment was at the Maplewood Cemetery.
1911
At Dick's House, Hanover, on September 17, FRANK SCHUVLF.R DODCE died suddenly. He had been in excellent health except feeling somewhat tired and nervous, and had come to the Hitchcock Clinic for a thorough check-up. He had improved sufficiently so that he was to return home the next day when he collapsed suddenly in the evening from an embolism of the heart. Classmates here had visited with him during the interval and enjoyed, as always, his companionship.
Frank was bom in Whitefield, January 5, 1889, son of Alice S. and Van H. Dodge. He entered college directly from Whitefield High School, receiving his A.B. degree with the class. Last June he was distinguished by being awarded by Dartmouth College the honorary degree of Master of Arts. After graduation from Dartmouth, Frank went immediately into the resort hotel industry, first in Pasadena, Calif, to work in the Hotel Green, and then the Laurel in the Pines at Lakewood, N. J. Meanwhile, he started helping his parents at the Mountain View House, which resort had been started by his grandfather 82 years ago. During the winters he continued his managership of such hotels as the Florence Villa in Florida, and later the Soreno at St. Petersburg. Following his father's death, he confined himself entirely to the managership of the Mountain View House. It was in that capacity that he became recognized as one of the outstanding hotel proprietors in the country.
He served during World War I and was a member of the Ingerson Smith Lodge, Post No. 41, American Lesion. He was active in the Masonic and Eastern Star orders. His activities in civic affairs covered a wide field as Chairman of the Board of the Whitefield Savings and Trust Company, a member of the local Baptist Church Board of Trustees, Chairman of the Building Committee to replace the Jformer church which was recently burned, President of the Board of Trustees of Morrison Hospital, former Director of the New England Council, Director of the American Hotels Association, Vice-President of the American Hotels Association, Vice-President of the New England Hotels Association, Director of the White Mountain Region Association, President of the Whitefield Board of Trustees, Scoutmaster of the Boy Scouts, Member of the Whitefield School Board. Trustee of the Public Library, and other local civic groups. Two years ago, Frank donated three hundred acres of his property in Whitefield to make possible the development of the White Mountain Air Terminal.
Funeral services were conducted in the auditorium of the new Baptist Church, in which he had been so interested. The church was filled to capacity by a shocked gathering of employees, friends, and neighbors from the entire North Country. All businesses in the town were closed and flags were at halfmast. Burial took place in the family lot in Pine Street Cemetery.
In 1927 Frank married Mary E. Bowden of Melrose, whom he had known many years as a guest at his hotel. She survives him with their sons Schuyler and John, and daughter, Mary Alice.
The following is taken from Hotel andRestaurant News: "Mr. Dodge's death has removed one of the finest figures of the hotel industry, the most loyal friend, the most ideal parent and the most popular member of this community. No one, conceivably, could be more greatly missed nor more sincerely mourned."
1913
ARTHUR DANIEL HEALEY died on September 16, of a cerebral hemorrhage at his home in Somerville. He was born in Somerville, Mass., on December 29, 1889, the son of Mary Doyle and of Daniel Healey. Educated in the Somerville schools, he entered Dartmouth with the Class of 1913 where he stayed for two years until forced to leave for lack of funds. Later he graduated from Boston University Law School.
During the first World War he was commissioned 2nd Lt. Q.M.C. at Camp Johnston, Fla. and then became a Lieutenant in the Infantry.
He first ran for Congress in 1928 as the Democratic candidate and was defeated by only 132 votes, but he was swept into office in 1932 in the Democratic tide and four times re-elected. In Congress he was a member of the judiciary committee, and it was mainly due to his efforts that legislation recommended by President Roosevelt and the Justice Department to meet the crime wave then challenging the government was drafted into law. He was one of the authors, with the late Sen. David I. Walsh, of the Walsh-Healey Act. which requires fair labor standards for all government contracts. He was a member of the Controversial Dies Un-American Activities Committee.
Judge Healey was serving- his fifth term in Conoress when he was appointed a judge by President Roosevelt in November 1941, and took office the following July. He last presided sided in a federal court in June when he sat on the bench o£ the United States district court in New York.
Two years ago he had been stricken with a heart condition, but after several months' convalescence returned to his judicial duties and since had served without interruption.
A son, Robert, is a scholastic in the Jesuit order, and sailed for England early in August to pursue special studies at Oxford University in preparation for admission to the priesthood.
He also leaves his wife, the former Tresia A. Fisher of Medford, another son, Arthur D. Jr. and two daughters, Elaine and Ruth.
Funeral services were held with a solemn high mass of requiem in St. Ann's Church, Somerville. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery, Somerville.
The College and the Class have lost a loyal member and the country a hard working, honest servant.
0917
RALPH PETERSON CHADBOURNE died suddenly in the garden of his home in Braintree, Mass. on June 1, his 53rd birthday.
Ralph was born in Cornish, N. H. June 1, 1895 the son of Frank J. Chadbourne '93 and Georgianna Peterson. After three years with the class he left college to attend Bliss Electrical School in Washington, D. C. In June, 1917 he enlisted in the army and served with the Engineers in France from August 1917 to January 1919.
After his discharge Ralph became connected with the New England Telephone and Telegraph Cos. and remained with them until his death, as power plant maintenance engineer.
Ralph took a keen interest in the affairs of his town. He was a member of the town finance committee, chairman of the board of trustees of his church, and active in the American Legion and the Masons. He took part in all Dartmouth activities around Boston and had helped to construct the D.O.C. cabin at Groton.
On September 9, 1919 he was married to Robina M. Fisher who survives him with their sons Frank R., a student at University of Mass., and Richard F., just graduated from high school.
ALFRED WALTER NELB died at his home in Memphis, Tenn. on December. 29, 1947.
AI was born in Lawrence, Mass. February 19, 1894, the son of Robert H. and Margaret (Ulsch) Nelb. In college he was a member of Sigma Chi.
In April, 1917, he enlisted in the Field Artillery, but was transferred to the Air Service and served as a 2nd Lt. and flying instructor until February 1919.
During his entire business career Al was engaged in the cotton business. For five years he was the manager for Anderson, Clayton & Cos. of Providence and then for some years was a cotton broker in the South. After about ten years of service as Senior Specialist in Cotton Classing for the U. S. Department of Agriculture he became a member of the firm of Kellner and Nelb, cotton brokers, in Memphis, Tenn.
On July 21, 1937, Al was married to Rubye Byrum of Memphis, who survives him.
1920
WILLIAM HOLLAND DALE died of coronary thrombosis at his home in Wayne, Mich., on June 30. Dividing his time between work as an accountant and leisure-time activity on his five-acre farm, Bill had appeared to be in excellent health. He is survived by his wife, Grace (Brown), whom he married June 18, 1921; a son, William 8., who serves as Assistant Finance Representative for the U. S. Treasury Dept. in Brussels, Belgium; and a daughter Dorothy (Mrs. John Bell) of Cleveland, Ohio.
Bill was born October 26, 1896, in Whitinsville, Mass., the son of John W. and Henrietta (Holland) Dale. He prepared for Dartmouth at Worcester Academy. In college he joined the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, played freshman football, and was a member of the varsity football squad sophomore year. He went his own way quietly, but made and kept many friends, who remember him well for his modest, good-humored, unfailingly pleasant company.
Once out of college, Bill became a building contractor, acting as a partner in J. S. Brown & Cos. of Detroit. That was during the predepression period, 1921-1930. Later he turned to accounting, and at the time of our fifteenth reunion was devoting himself to cost accounting, time study, planning, and shop system with the Stinson Aircraft Corp. of Wayne, Mich. When last heard from, as World War II drew to a close, he was office manager for the Unistrut Corporation, an essential industry there in Wayne.
1922
LLOYD EUGENE FLAGG passed away at his home in Buffalo on July 13 after an illness of two weeks. He is survived by his wife, Luella Breed Flags:, and two sons, Roger Holmes Flagg and Allen Breed Flagg.
The son of Dr. Charles E. and Margaret (Holmes) Flaeg, Lloyd was born July 17, 1898 in Buffalo, N. Y., where he received his early education, graduating from Lafayette High School in 1918. He entered Dartmouth with the Class o£ 1922 but later transferred to Harvard where he received a degree in 1925 from the Dental School. After an internship served on the medical staff of the late Sir Wilfred Grenfell aboard a hospital ship in the Labrador area, Lloyd practiced dentistry in Buffalo to the time of his illness, except for an interruption by . service in World War II. Lloyd reported in at Sampson Naval Training Station, Geneva, in November, 1942 and was discharged as a lieutenant commander in September, 1945, during which time he spent eighteen months overseas.
In reporting Lloyd's death, Mrs. Flagg wrote in part: "Although he was at Dartmouth for a short time only, his associations there meant a great deal to him and he certainly had that loyalty for the College that is so characteristic of Dartmouth men."
1928
BYRON GRISWOLD DODGE died July 10 in New York City after being ill only a month with nephritis.
By was born in Holyoke, Mass., on July 17, 1906, the son of George W. and Mable (Temple) Dodge. He prepared for college at the Greenwich (Conn.) high school. At Dartmouth he was a member of the Round Table and Lambda Chi Alpha.
After graduation By worked two years for the Charity Organization Society in New York, then a year with the Western Union Telegraph Cos. From 1931 until his death he was employed by the Probation Bureau of the Court of General Sessions in New York City, investigating and supervising adult felony cases.
By was married in 1932 to Louise Johnston and, besides his wife, leaves four children. Rebecca Jane, age 11, Deborah, 8, George w. 3rd, 2, and Jonathan, 1. Also surviving are his father, a brother, and two sisters.
By was a loyal and popular member of his Class and a regular attendant at Class dinners and reunions. All '28ers are sorry to hear of his passing and extend our deepest sympathy to his family.
1940
ROBERT HOWARD MYERS died very suddenly on June 10, in Bridgeport, Conn, of complications arising from an intestinal obstruction. He was ill less than two days, and failed to survive an operation attempting to correct his condition.
Bob was born in Philadelphia July 25, 1917, the son of Howard C. and Ethel (Howard) Myers. He prepared for Dartmouth at William Penn Charter School. In college he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon and majored in mathematics.
He entered the Army Air Force as a private in October, 1941 and took meteorology training. He was commissioned first lieutenant in July, 1943 and captain in July 1944. He was overseas two years in the CBI theater. He left the service in March, 1946.
Bob married the former Hope Patch July 1942. They had one son, Robert H. Myers Jr., born November 2, 1946. His wife and son survive him.
After the war he was employed by the Bridgeport Brass Cos. as time study engineer and also taught mathematics in the Bridgeport Engineering Institute.
1947
THOMAS PARKER GRIMLEY, son of the late Elmer C. Grimley, president of RCA Victor Limited of Canada, died suddenly July 23rd in his home at Moorestown, N. J. at the age of 23.
Originally from Moorestown, the family had lived for a few years in Montreal but had returned to Moorestown upon the death of Tom's father in 1948.
A graduate of Moorestown Friends School and Deerfield Academy, Tom came to Dartmouth in June 1943 with the class of 1947. He joined the V-12 unit at Dartmouth during his sophomore year and in his junior year was transferred to the Naval ROTC Unit at Harvard. He was awarded the Bachelor of Naval Science degree from Harvard in February 1946 and had worked since then with a Philadelphia bank.
While at Dartmouth he was active in sports and extra-curricular activities. He won his
"D" in skiing his freshman year and won many laurels in slalom and downhill events. Liked by a wide circle o£ friends, he was also a member of the band and the Outing Club. Upon transfer to Harvard, he became a leader of Harvard's NROTC Unit.
He is survived by his mother and three sisters.
BENJAMIN PIERCE GEORGE '84
WILLIAM PHINEAS EARLE '90
FRANK SCHUYLER DODGE '11
