1936

Word has reached us that interment services were held for the late Captain RichardHuerth on March 12, at Arlington National Cemetery, Fort Myer, Va. We're sure that '36ers in that locality—had they known about it in time—would have wanted to attend the services and pay their respects to Dick.

During the war, it was the rule, rather than the exception, that our class was well represented whenever, wherever big things were happening. It's interesting to note that today when the eyes of the world are directly focused on fewer vital areas, '36 is again on the scene. We reported a few columns back that Dick Crosby has been in Palestine, in Diplomatic Service. And now we've received word from Bill Gibson, American Embassy, Rome. He ought to have plenty to tell us, officially or otherwise; but at the moment, all he says is:

"I'm still Second Secretary of the Embassy here at Rome, having left Washington hecticly after sailing in the Newport-Annapolis race in June. Now find myself up to the ears in ERP, Italian industry and, of all things, motion pictures. Rome is very interesting and very pleasant, but the days are too short. Still a bachelor." We'll try to get more out of Bill later.

Morrie Paine, general merchandise manager of Howland-Hughes Co., Waterbury, Conn., has been made vice-president of the company Bob Prentice, General Foods' Export Advertising Manager, has been promoted to Assistant Advertising Manager, Calumet—La France Division of G. F EdBrooks has been named Export Manager of Binney & Smith, N.Y.C And Boyce Price is now Assistant to the Director of Special Projects of Time, Inc

Phyllis Dorr and Dune Newell were married on March 20, in Newport, N. H And the '36 Bachelors' Association will lose another member early in May, when SteveStotzer marries Emilie Pohlig of New York City. The wedding will be in N.Y.C. May 8, says Steve, "probably at Grace Church. It will be a small affair, with only the family attending."

Art Toan is on the go again .... and he couldn't have landed at a much nicer spotCaracas, Venezuela—with Price, Waterhouse & Cos Harry Carter has been named manager of the Rutherford, N. J., business office of the N.J. Bell Telephone Co.—the same outfit he started with after College. .... Reece Hatchitt is with the Foundation of Applied Research, San Antonio, Texas.

Jim Clark saw his name in a recent column, and took the hint. He's written a very generous letter to advise that "all is well at the E. K. Farms in Orford, N. H." As of March 8:

"We've been 'right properly snowed in', as they say up here, which reminds me of an old story concerning a Vermont farmer who, upon being asked about the weather during a telephone conversation with a city friend, replied: 'Can't properly say. Ain't been out of the house since December, and don't aim to be 'less daylight seeps through them winders soon.'

"But the only serious problem here has been the lack of fuel. No-one, not even the old-timers, stored enough wood to last the winter, and the local coal dealer has had no coal since the first of January. So everyone in town has been burning green wood and cussing mightily from dawn to dusk.

"However, we are looking forward to a happier spring. Should Vermont have a decent run of maple syrup, we will have an ad in the ALUMNI MAGAZINE for May" (Ed Note: Look for it, men!) "offering first-run, fancy grade Vermont maple syrup. At the same time, we will offer our other E.K. Farms products—one-year-old Vermont cheddar cheese in family rounds that is really a rare delight these days and very scarce, and E.K. Farms strawberry jam, made on the farm from our own juicy strawberries."

Another editorial interruption to encourage any other farmer, or manufacturer or sales agent to let us know what he has to offer. We're certainly not competing with the Advertising Department of this fine magazine; but we can't help but feel a sense of satisfaction in bringing together '36 customers and '36 sources of supply. Now back to Jim

"We spent some leisure time in Hanover trying to keep in touch with college life. We were down at Carnival time for a few hours, but saw no one from our 1936 gang. I guess the weather kept them close to the firesides, and I can't blame them for this, for a wind-swept snow sent us scurrying back to Orford much sooner than we desired. I hope that those venturing Northward to Hanover will take advantage of our 'Open Door Policy' and stop by."

There's a P.S. to the letter from Ed Drechsel, reported a column or so ago. Ed thought he was nicely settled—ready to stay put for a while, after a series of globe-trotting assignments for U. S. News. Now, he tells us, he's Frisco-bound, to open a news office (for U.S. News). Ed will cover the West Coast—plus Alaska, Mexico and Hawaii.

Bill Niss has been made Assistant Secretary of Bath Iron Works. This in addition to his duties as Comptroller.

Bob Bullock, out in San Jose, Cal., became a Leap Year daddy. His daughter, Deborah, put in her appearance on Feb. 29, of course! .... Jo and Dan Schwartz welcomed their second son, Alan David, on March 5, in Detroit.

FOR '36'ers IN THE BOSTON AREA Gettogether luncheons are held on the first Thursday of every month at Rosoffs' Restaurant, 97 Summer St., Boston, 12:30 sharp. The unofficial committee of Pete Fitzherbert,Cliff England and Dick Morton report a turn-out of 14 for the first such affair. They extend a warm welcome to out-of-towners whose Boston visits coincide with the Thursday shebang.

FOR '36'ers IN THE NEW YORK AREA Dick Vail has advised that the next cocktail party for '36 guys and gals will be on Friday, May 7, at around 5:30 P.M. The first such party proved to be such a success that this repeat is by popular request.

FOR '36ERS EVERYWHERE Don't forget the Alumni Fund. Send as much as you can as soon as you can.

Secretary, 4 Sunset Drive, Scarsdale, N. Y. Treasurer, 1.5 Broad Street, New York 5, N. Y. Class Agent, 74 Castlebar Rd., Rochester 10, N. Y.