1918
Bachelor Tom Jones, who in the 25th Reunion Questionnaire gave his employer as the Accounting Dept. of the U. S. Govt., stepped up to the altar on Feb. 26; Martha Laney being the lucky girl. At home Moultrie Star Route, St. Augustine, Fla One of the most delightful fall weekends for '18-ers with the tapestry of varied colored foliage at its height will be the Holy Cross game next Oct. 8. Stumpie Barr has thoughtfully arranged a 1918 luncheon at the Outing Club before the game ($2.00 each including set-ups). Dining there also will be that splendid class of '19 which will make a very enjoyable occasion indeed before the game At Phila., Pa, Supt. of Schools (Peterboro, N. H.) Les Badger led a discussion on a "Board of Education and the Supt. of Schools." .... Judge AmosBlandin was the main speaker at the Community dinner at Hanover, March 24 Stumpie Barr was elected Auditor of the Town of Hanover at the March Town Meeting (thanks, Jake Bingham, for the peep hole).
Outstanding recognition came to our bon vivant and grand fellow Eric Ball—headlines in the New Haven newspapers as of 3/8- "Eric T. Ball Appointed To Library Board-Mayor names Dartmouth man to complete Prof. Tracy's term." Not only has Eric been the genial, generous Eric, but as this account states, "—he is a Councilman of the 31st Ward Civic Association, Past Pres. of the New Haven Dartmouth Club; member of the N. Y. Dartmouth Club and The Dartmouth Friends of Library Assn. He is also a member of the Oyster Inst, of North America, member of the U. S. Power Squadron, chairman of the Harbor Committee of the New Haven Red Cross Disaster Relief organization—" Congratulations, Eric; '18 and Dartmouth College are proud of you.
Mac McBride (Supt. of Schools, Dawson, N..M-) says "in that picture shown maybe in this issu of this MAG., it was an occasion when the tow leaders made possible a wonderful athletic field We ended up last fall with a pretty fair record as the boys were rated fourth in the State. They were beaten by Tucumcari (a town nearly times the size of this one) 13-6 in their last They were unbeaten until then. We have only 50 boys in high school and 36 were out for the team, which indicates their natural leaning." Van and Russ Howard, are hoping that all md son Rusty will be at Hanover in the fall a('49 Rusty has been a member of the Latin of , Science Club and last year was elected to Natl Honorary Athletic Society which is an Nation of high school students selected on the basis of scholastic and athletic ability. He weighs 200 lbs. and played 3 yrs. of varsity football and made his letter each year'" We're Pulling for you Rusty....
A. call from Prof. Ed Booth, April 1 in N. Y. City, indicated that Rolf Syvertsen was in Dick Hall's House, feeling kind of miserable after fracturing his ribs in an automobile accident Stan Jones' description of the auto accident in which Smiling Irishman CapHartley was involved, runs like this: " "Twas at 23rd and 7th that something hit Cap. Even today he doesn't know what it was. Up in the air he went, and down he came, with a thud. He looked over at the side and found a legand said to himself—'can that be my leg?'— sure enough it was." Into a cast it went, and according to Stanley and Mary Olive who visited Edith and Cap at St. Vincent's hospital, Cap is now at home and on the mend A very welcome postcard from John and MouseO'Gara from Tucson in Feb.—"Gained wisdom at the feet of the Fish. So delighted to report he is improved. Wears such a beautiful topcoat that an Inn guest swiped it; but we got it back!" and later, from Bob Fish"Johnny and Mouse O'Gara are at the Arizona Inn at Tucson, benefiting from the first week of good weather we've had all winter (Feb. 22) The 5 Fishes have no unusual beefs—Connie and Joan doing okay at Stanford, Bobby at Tucson High, Mildred reorganizing a good deal of the town and leaving me to gradually improving arthritis—" Happy is everyone to hear Bob has shown great improvement.
We got blessings? Count 'em! For Hort Kennedy has been on his back for seven longmonths in the American Hospital, Neuilly,France (gall bladder operation, peritonitis).Thoughtful Janet and Jules Van Raalte, ourParis observers, wrote cheerful notes to Hortfrom all his friends in '18.
Marge and Parker Poole enjoyed having lunch with Johnny Thayer in March when coming up the east coast of Florida after doing the west coast. Among distinguished guests entertained by fine hostess Adair and genial Johnny Thayer were the Grover Whalens. Seen at Pompano Beach and in fine shape were Sig and Dorothy Judd Shamus Shea, who was nearly seduced by blonds at Miami during two weeks of March, returned for the championship bowling tournament at the Downtown Athletic Club Bee and Al Gottschaldt have sure enough said goodbye to the North Country. The Ear leys enjoyed a delightful visit; cocktails and dinner with the Gottschaldts, and then an evening of Jai-alai. They have a lovely place in Miami Springs (suburb of Miami) and artistic daughter Kay loves the schools in Florida. Both Bee and Al are beautifully tanned, relaxed and really seeming to enjoy themselves. Al made the courageous transition from advertising work in Boston, New York and New England to his own adv. partnership in Miami, and in a short space of months so many good accounts have come in they wonder why they didn't do this before. Al was also chosen as one of the keynote speakers in a recent advertising Convention there. In the path of all Florida vacationists, they are happy seeing their many friends from N. Y., Atlanta, Bosston and elsewhere. Bee is a great help to Al in his business and at the enjoyable Jai-alai games, where the Earleys were their guests, we again saw , leaning on Becky's judgment: the very same at won Bee $75 that night and $300 last year on a dog race.
Reporting on the week's Hanover vacation in Feb. of Mary Olive and Stanley Jones, and Ellenand Plorimond Duke, Sid Hay ward has this to say: Re: your man Stanley Jones. I saw him only at intervals when, at each meeting, I noticed that his customary vigor was enhanced, or increased, probably owing to skiing, hiking, etc., or perhaps to the fact that he was sleeping about 16 hours every day. He was accompanied by one of the most beautiful and gifted women it has been my privilege to know. By now you have guessed, and correctly, that I refer to his wife, who lent her gracious and stimulating presence to several local gatherings during the week. Stan became intrigued with Duke's outpost farm and he might be very helpful up there as a hired hand. Or he might not. I am in considerable doubt about this and I should think Florimond would be too. Stanley apparently found little time during his visit to Hanover for the, shall we say, more intellectual life near the campus. However, we were happy to have him here and to think that he was tirelessly pushing his wooden runners among neighboring hills and dales. I noticed that both the Dukes and the Jones were willing to give up life in the country now and then for a meal at the Hanover Inn." ....
Happy indeed will be the many admirers of AI Gustafson in the class to read this note from wife Ruth—"thanks to all the good folks of '18 for their kind notes and wishes. A 1 returned home last Sat. (Apr. 1) and is doing well—looks fine and is anxious for a long summer of soft ball again. All he needs now is a citrus grove and a rice plantation to furnish the food he is now eating. Right arm is still a little weak." Wonderful news, Al.
A letter from Johnny Cunningham sent to Stanley Jones and addressed "Dear Unwanted Child" continues, "getting back to the Jan. issue of the Dart. AL. MAG, I note therein that you vented your spleen again on my character. It is too bad that you must have an outlet through the pen when if you would eat proper food and take proper vitamins and get your proper rest and drink plenty of water,. Mother Nature would be glad to help you with your bound up condition. How your wife and daughter can look as healthy as they do and even have an inkling of a smile on their faces when they have to see you appear every morning at the breakfast table, is more than I can figure out Why don't you get on the train and come out here where the air is fresher, and people are happier ?".... Bennie Mugridge was down south during the winter handling a big labor problem for one of his clients, and ran across Whit McCoy '15, a government arbitrator, which reminded him of the days of the first war, when he and Hutch (Karl Hutchison) were put on report by brother Dave McCoy '18. Remember that, Dave? Bennie has the feeling that the Taft-Hartley law is a set-back for labor; and differs from his colleague and friend, Prof. Sumner H. Schlichter of Harvard U. who claims the Act has invigorated the trade-union movement
The New Rochelle's School Board pillar of power for 20 years, has been our own thoughtful George Davis. Well, in all of Westchester, the most wonderful firm of George T. Davis, Inc., Funeral Directors, just recently celebrated its 85th anniversary. Think of it! Founded in 1864—and today renowned for the beautiful manner in which they handle everything Many an '18-er pays tribute to the men in the class who over the years have done such an amazing job for the college, and which they observed in the Feb. ALUMNI MAG, showing '18 as the 2nd largest contributor to the college of all classes—$150,278.06 led by that mighty class of '23 with $222,870. Down through the years, the untiring efforts of King Rood, Bob Fish, Hort Chandler, Amos Blandin, Frank Clahane, Red Wilson, Dave Garratt and Dick Holton have taught '18 the soundness and enjoyment of giving to Dartmouth College
City Manager of Parks, Tom Campbell, (Denver) saw to it that the weed covered baseball field of the kids also sported a players bench. . . .AlRice enjoyed having dinner with Fat Hardie The eagle eye of Jack Slabaugh (license plate 1918) caught a note in the Cleveland Plain Dealer on Feb. 17 that our own Swede Bennett is the new Pres. of the Chamber of Commerce in Medina, Ohio. A thumbnail sketch of the delightful Swede by Stan Jones made a couple of years ago is as follows:-—"Swede Bennett used to pitch fast—but not very good, as he would be the first to admit. Many a man walks in our circles today from being conked on the onion by Bennett 30 years ago. Swede has perhaps changed less in appearance than any of us. He was a goodlooking b and they do say that when he got into his Naval Aviator's uniform, the women left the dinners on the stove and came a-runnin'. Today, the Swede's waistline is still a trim 31 and if he hasn't got all his teeth, well,—we'd like to know what Crockery Dept. he patronizes! He was V.P. of Standard Brands and used to live in N. Y. and votes Republican five times each Election Day."
A note from Pete Colwell from some time back—"l saw Ruth Glover sitting in front of her house in a beautiful, big, brand new, red Buick car—but the damned thing wouldn't go and she was mad enough to spit—l couldn't stop to help her as I was dashing off to White Plains for Grand Jury duty. For all I know, she is still there." Johnny Simmons is now working in N. Y. with Church World Service, shipping food to all parts of the globe—hopes to be down at Daytona Beach by now with Isabel.
The scholar and drama critic, and author and columnist "Make Mine Manhattan" Dusty Rhodes, says that "Death of A Salesman" is the greatest drama ever Timber Top Shea spent a couple of weeks in March in Miami and visited Nassau with his sister Have you ever seen Gerry Geran get organized for a meal? If he can line up 2 or 3 cups of black coffee, he's all set At the last N. Y. '18 dinner, Lt. Comdr. Lewis Lee told of his experiences in the last war "flat hatting" as they tore in their P-47 at 250 m. p. just over the treetops of the famous ski jumping country in the Northwest Bill Christgau received fine notes of thanks and appreciation from Harry Collins,Pat Case, Bill Coulson and others Still loaded with vitamins, Dick Holton admits that procoached daughter Mary Louise tackled the toughest slopes in the north country last winter—slopes that Dick himself tries no more A thoughtful note from thoughtful Judge Harry Collins, who among other interesting cases, handled the one of the former Army air force tail gunner who dropped a bomb over United Nations along with a note"just to call attention to the need for peace." Harry says "forced idleness has its monotony but also its benefits and I have been reading varied books on plants. From time to time I come across the name of Fritz Cassebeer and he shows a mastery of his subject and writes about it in an interesting and entertaining way "
At the enjoyable '18 party at the EssexHouse, in Pat and George Stoddard's apartment, stories told on the recorder were mostamusing. Gerry Geran gives his impression ofan interesting part of that evening—"Very enjoyable was the part where the old Admiral(Paul Mather) reminisced with that kitchenscene at the Orel Club—telling how Mrs. Orelbattled with the vanilla habit and Slats Baxter and Paul took issue with her loudlyenough to draw Ed Orel, her spouse, into thekitchen, mad enough to hurl a meat cleaverat the two 'stoodents' as they left thru theback door into the yard."
EMMETT SALISBURY '18, former president of the Minneapolis Sales Managers Association and Sales Manager of Salisbury and Satterlee Cos. (mattress manufacturers), whose wife Frances was awarded the prize by the radio show "Second Honeymoon" for the most amazing honeymoon story.
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