1938
In case those of you whose hair line is not receding may not have had occasion to think of it recently, may I remind you that it won't be long until you will have been out of college for TEN YEARS. Consequently, you should be thinking about attending your Tenth Reunion this coming June. Earl Ward,Art Soule and the rest of their reunion committees have gotten plans well under way, as this report of theirs shows:
"Plans are progressing nicely for our Tumultous Tenth— June 18, 19 and 20. We have a good group of men here in Boston who are putting in considerable time and thought to organize a weekend that will run smoothly, give us what we want, and prove to be a memorable affair. This small group, however conscientious, can only formulate plans and set up the machinery for our Reunion. The class at large, through its enthusiasm, interest and active participation, will determine whether our Tenth will be something to remember or just another week-end
"Included in the mailing pieces which we will send out will be return mail postcards which we will use to determine our estimated turn-out and other important information. We want to use the facilities of your column to stress the importance of having these cards returned promptly because they will form the working basis for our plans.
"We intend to conduct a lucky number raffle at our picnic on Saturday afternoon under the capable directorship of Whitey Mays. This is a chance for the entire class to enter into the festivities and make this feature a success. It should be fun, the prizes will be worthwhile, and the proceeds are for a good cause—our 25th Anniversary Gift Fund. We plan to offer as door prizes various gifts which have been contributed by friends and members of the class. Even though a man may not be able to attend reunion we are hoping that he will make an earnest effort to get his firm to contribute some sort of merchandise for the raffle. The name of the contributing firm will be announced as well as that of the member of the class who was instrumental in obtaining the contribution. "We hope that every member of the class will realize that our Tenth is his party, we want him there and we're counting on his cooperation to make it a success."
Detailed information on reunion festivities will .appear in the Pace Setter from time to time. Don't fail to mark the dates—JUNE 18—19-20.
Just by way of making me eat my words that none of my good classmates ever come up with any news of their activities and the hot dope about others that they pick up, Stearns MacNutt has come forth with this wealth of information:
"One day after the anniversary of the old man's birthday, namely the day after Christmas, we celebrated the arrival of our third child and first daughter, Virginia. Others will remember it as the day of the worst storm since '88; I, because I couldn't get to the hospjtal to see my wife until the following afternoon, since we were completely snowbound At our monthly luncheon on the 7th (January) who should honor us with his presence but Whitey Mays, up from New York on business. Also in attendance were the regulars like Hitchcock, Buffinton, Soule, Jim Miller, Coke Barton, Jack Lutz, Herb Christiansen, Charlie Main,Atherton Fuller, et al. I understand from MorganMarshall that he's now with Friends Baked Beans in Lynn. Jim Chandler, one of the regulars (when he remembers) was at a necktie convention (Note: not to be confused with lynching parties). Probably Danny Marshall was there, too, or posing for his picture in the Herald. Ganter was there in his usual fine form needling Buffinton about his monopoly and the pending law suit (all lawyers take note). Dick Stoughton, formerly with the Great American Insurance Company in New York, has recently been transferred to the Boston office, and he also shows occasionally as do Stan Broivn, FBI; Ed White, H. P. Hood and Co. Bo it Wis wall, whom we see often, has quite a program laid out, which, in addition to his regular work, includes night school two or three times a week. My hat is off to him At Christmas I heard from MilesPrentice to the effect that all was well in his particular area. He tells me that Lou Frick and Anita just had their third child, this time a boy. To quote Lou, prior to the event, he almost struck out. Graham White lives near Miles, wherever that may be, since he didn't indicate his address, but it is somewhere in New Jersey. Graham's wife, Connie, nee Harvey, had a red-headed brother, Bob, who as I understand it, is in and out of New York but doesn't expect to be in the New York permanently. Roger Baker attended their first dinner there and works at 80 Maiden Lane. Len McChesney left NYC sometime ago for California (note: this makes me—the editor—feel practically like a Pulitzer prize winner, since I actually reported Mac's move to the coast some time ago)."
And I think that letter also qualifies MacNutt for some sort of a prize.
I suppose it is the prospect of a change in the Federal income tax law permitting husband and wife to split their income for tax purposes that keeps luring people into the folds of matrimony. Anyway, whatever the reason, Lew Williams was married to Dorothy Harrod on New Year's Day, in Washington, Indiana. And about the same time the engagement of Jane Elizabeth Loban, of Kansas City, to Eddie Lorenz was announced. Ed is attending M. I. T. at the moment, which would be enough in itself to keep most people busy.
Lou Van Dike was recently appointed the Detroit representative of John A. Roebling's Sons Company Sven Hosmer, TorgerNims and Olaf Mallory recently frolicked in the snow at Big Bromley Mountain on a sunny Sunday afternoon John McLane is directing a public information program which the Junior Bar Conference in New Hampshire is sponsoring Charlie Moses, who claims to be a resident of Concord, seems to spend most of his time in parts unknown, on mysterious errands for the Coca-Cola Company Charlie Maguire writes that a revolution which he is trying to promote in Pindamonhangaba (the heart of the Brazilian farafa country) will prevent his presence at Reunion; therefore, the potato race and canoe tilting contest for the wives will be postponed until our 25th.
It may be colder in Greenland than it is in New Hampshire, but Eskimos don't have to shovel out driveways. Which is one reason why it would be nice to be an Eskimo. But the weather bureau promises that the snow will be gone by June—so come on back on the 18th. You all know that there's nothing like a June weekend in Hanover.
FROM DINNERS OF COLD CEREAL TO ROAST DUCK: The J. Clarke Mattimores '38 have become the co-authors of the book "Cooking By The Clock" as a result of Mrs. M.'s inability to plan meals for her hungry young husband. Tired of restaurant meals, Jean and Clarke both worked toward developing a fool-proof plan for planning and serving good meals, and at last, other eager-to-learn brides may have the benefit of Jean Mattimore's struggle in the kitchen.
Secretary, 4 School St., Concord, N. H. Treasurer, Suite 701, 609 South Grand Ave., Los Angeles 14, Calif. Class Agent, 240 Bronxville Rd., Bronxville, N. Y.
