1914
This is not a reunion year, so don't be misled by the '49 .... next year 1950 is the year of reunion but the Famous Class of 1914 is at long last receiving the honor and recognition it so richly deserves. Even the metropolitan dailies are picking it up now. On January 3 in The Boston Herald Bill Cunningham '19 wrote as follows, to quote in part,
"That's the great discovery of how to get up and down the hill your hutch is perched on when the ice is clinging to it as lovingly as a wet bathing suit. It's a cinch. A man up here named MartinRemsen has solved it for all of us. All you need is a thing known as a Navy Weapons carrier.
"This is a big snub-nosed brute of the automotive breed with four-wheel drive, four speeds and an engine that sounds like a C-47 with the croup. Mr. Remsen, a distinguished member of the class of '14, always oddly referred to by its members as, 'The famous class of '14,' is one of the increasing representation that has left the marts and conference chambers of city existence to become a country squire somewhere in this general vicinage.
"For some reason, all these gents when they come back here to do it, seem to try to get on top of a hill, and Mr. Remsen arranged to get himself and his on top of the dod-gumdest hill known to fame since Roosevelt, the original, led his Rough R'ders up San Juan. This one is over in the back 40 just abaft the village of Etna
"When you go over to call on Mr. and Mrs. Remsen, you first assemble at The Inn—all of you who're going. Then, when you've right-dressed and counted off, everybody but one man, or its equivalent, gets in the car, or cars. The one man remaining, then goes in and asks the lady at The Inn switchboard to call up the Remsens and tell them you are starting.
"Then you drive to Etna village and park in front of the library—provided you can find it, which is a trick of its own in the dark. If you can't find the library, anywhere along the black top will do. Then you get out, lock up and wait. The timing's generally pretty good, but it's an awesome thing, the first time it happens to you, especially if it is ni«ht- . , , ,
"Suddenly, almost straight up over your head, away off up in the dark somewhere, you start to hear this angry grinding and clashing of great powers and forces in conflict. It seems to be aiming straight at you. You can hear it before you see it, although gradually the sky starts to light up with malevolent flashes up in what seems to be the lower cloud level. First timers don't know whether to kneel in prayer or take pills, but the veterans always shout, 'Here comes Martin.'
"Down like St. George, riding the dragon, he eventually comes, glued to the controls of this gnashing and snorting monster. He alights with great ceremony, produces a stepladder for the benefit of the ladies, loads his guests aboard a couple of long benches, old fashioned, hayride style, turns 'er around and starts climbing straight back'toward the stars again. You'd bet deer steaks to dog tracks that he never can make it, but he does everytime
"Another item is that the local plutocrat, JohnPiane, and I have been reconstructing the history of the only blood spilled in action in Hanover during World War I. I spilled it, and I can produce the scar to prove it, but not with the ladies present." Then a few paragraphs about Bill's wound received on the plains of Hanover—three inches long in what Bill calls, "the most northerly part of my left thigh." The only blood, shed in Hanover and caused by a bayonet while he was leading an attack under the command of J.t. Gen. Piane '14.
Then follows a description of the new kitchen at The Inn, which is under the managementship of "Chet Weslcott '14. 14 asain. He's a tophand at the business with distinguished experience in New England and Florida." 1914 at every turn as it should be—and Bill has accepted an invitation and plans to attend the Sno-bird party with "The Pearl of Her Sex." But that is all history when you read this.
Sad news this morning, by way of RufeSisson: Burr ell Wright passed away November 5 at Indianapolis. No details have been received but the Class takes this opportunity to express its deep sympathy to his family in this our mutual loss.
Brief notes have been received from RoyKittredge, Doc Bullis and Hank Llewellyn.Win Snow suggests to Sisson, "How about us (1914) playing the Varsity at the Sno-bird Affair., Sisson, Snow, Margeson and Loudon. You dig up one more. For subs, we could borrow from the varsity or maybe freshman team." Hank Barnes reports having seen Charlie O'Conner recently and hopes to see him again before coming to Hanover Ed Leech is in mourning because Monday and Tuesday classes interfere with his coming up to the party Bob Hopkins has gone to the Virgin Islands. Last summer he had some eye surgery and the M.D.s have ordered him to spend the winter in warm climates.
The papers for these notes are being held in place by a very attractive medallion recently sent by Carl Wicker in commemoration of his company's 35 years of serving railroads, highway departments and industry. The Buffalo Slag Co., Inc. Course aggregate, Railroad ballast, Macadam Pavements, Parking areas, Roofing and so forth, also Manufacturers of mineral wool and Portland Cement. Congratulations, Carl, and to the Company which you have built up. (for adv. rates, see the MAGAZINE advertising editor!) .... Bino Knight is recovering from a coronary occlusion, which had him in bed from November 5 to December 4 when he came home from the hospital. He sounded cheerful over the phone the other day and is coming along nicely as is Everett Barnard who has also recently returned from the hospital. Details of Everett's malady are missing but we understand he lies or stands but doesn't sit. ....Lou Corliss is living at 12 Badger St., Concord, N. H Burrows Barstow can be reached at Daisy Hill Farms, Chagrin Falls, O Jim Wulpi has returned from the hinterlands and gives his address as 1511 Quincy Ave., Dunmore, Scranton, Pa Among lucky and fortunate '14ers are Stubby and Mrs. Johnson, Jack Couriers and daughter Natalie, Sig Larmon and Elmer Robinson —all have been in Hanover since the holidays.
Outstanding service to the Wilmington Y.M.C.A. and community, rendered by Jesse Stillman, was recognized December 11 by the presentation of a medal and a citation from the Central Atlantic Area, Y.M.C.A. Council. Dr. Stillman is in charge of the analytical division of the DuPont Experimental Station. The lengthy citation refers to his work, not only with the "Y" but to his religious and community efforts.
Dean of the New York University College of Engineering, Dr. Thorndike Suville, has been appointed Sanitary Engineer Member of the National Advisory Health Council, by Dr. Leonard A. Scheele, Surgeon General of the United States Public 'Health Service. This group made up of representatives from ten professions concerned with public health, advises the Surgeon General and reviews Federal Grants for special research. Last year Saville was made a member of the New York State Public Health Council by Governor Dewey.
After thirteen years in public office, EllsworthBuck is going to take a long rest Plans for a vacation are already in operation and will be followed by a trip to Africa. Best of luck and may he gain complete physical and mental rejuvenation.
lim Heenehan writes, "My daughter Jan, who is really quite a pet of mine, graduated from Trinity last June. She is home with us now . . . and is thinking of going for her M.A. at either Columbia or Fordham this spring.... my youngest son, David, is down at Villanova .. . Jim is in his second year at Fordham Law School . . . . my fourth youngest, Dorothy, aged twelve, entered the Convent of the Sacred Heart at Greenwich, this morning. " What a fine family!
The picture this month is from a portrait of Bill Washburn, Alumni Councilor from the West Coast and Chief Surgeon of the Southern Pacific. Mrs. Harold E. Washburn, wife of Professor Washburn had a one and one-half hour sitting, after which Bill got restless and said he had had enough. Mrs. Washburn finished the portrait from a photo. An excellent likeness is reported by those who have seen Bill lately.
By the time this gets to you, the 1949 Alumni Fund Campaign will be getting under way. Resolve this year, to do a little more .... work a little harder .... not wait until the last minute! And if you are willing to help .... your help is needed .... do not wait to be asked. Volunteer and do it now.
STATE DEVELOPER: Class President Stan Llewellyn '15 (center), chairman of the South Carolina Development Board, with (I. to r.) L. W. Bishop, director; C. E. Daniel, Greenville contractor; W. Emerson Barrett'14, treasurer of Maverick Mills, whose visit occasioned this gathering; and Governor J. Strom Thurmond.
Secretary, 88 Sea Street, North Weymouth, Mass.
Treasurer, 26 Garden Street, Potsdam, N. Y.
Class Agent, The Stanley Works, Bridgeport 7, Connecticut
