1941
We hope that you will bear with us this month, for this column is caught in a squeeze. It happens that this is due in Hanover the 5th of the month, and at the present moment the Stillmans are in the midst of moving into a new house. Never have tried typing from the top of a barrel before, and that, coupled with the fact that the old portable is a little worse for wear from the move, contributes some novelty to this situation. But stick around, we have some news, and I can stall moving furniture and unpacking this particular barrel for a little while.
We had a "Hanover Holiday" here in Chicago last month, and it seemed very well attended by members of all classes, except for perhaps '4l. A few around are still craving culture, for a very nice luncheon was enjoyed in the company of Ralph Johnson and JohnO'Laughlin. Ralph is kept busy and also helps keep things humming at the J. W. Johnson Company. At the time he was planning a business trip to the south—you know—the kind complete with goll clubs. That of course provided old John had the opportunity to applythat needle, so it turned out to be a pretty interesting "Holiday" after all.
Bob and Dora Rainie are in Hanover until Bob completes his two year residency at the clinic. They are living in Sachem Village, and often see Dick McCornack, Snuffy Smith and Dick Sawyer. Bob reports that Elmer Crehan and wife Mary had stopped by to see them overnight while 011 vacation from Mayo Clinic where Elmer has a pediatric fellowship.
Tom Oakes is now in Bogota, Colombia, having gone down there last September. He was hoping to get back to Minneapolis in January or February on a quick trip, but don't know if that ever materialized. Tom is down there in connection with the construction of two dams for the Colombian government, and finds the work very intriguing, but complains that his Spanish is anything but fluent.
Don't know if we reported the latest good news from Clay Messenger, and since it's not a year since the birth of his daughter Margaret—June 11, 1948—we're still considering it current. Sorry for the delay, Clay, but belated congratulations as the news has only recently come to our attention. Glad to hear that your daughter at least pronounces the first two letters of her Pappy's Alma Mater distinctly though she mumbles the rest. Clay reports seeing the Jordan Gotshals and the HarryMaxwells from time to time.
That indomitable California divot digger who should have stayed on the tennis courts, valve salesman, and sometimes editor of DFTDB, Mr. Stacy Hill, is back again in Cincinnati. From what I gather it's a permanent move, and will of course enable Lew Johnstone to keep a little closer tabs on one of Cincinnati's more eligible young bachelors. Good move you made Stace, for 'twas a tough winter in California.
Glad Bob Frothingham writes his letters in English, for the letterhead of his stationery is a bit difficult to decipher. It translates, General Motors, Antwerp, Belgium (I'm told—my French can still stand a little polish). Bob is looking forward to a stateside vacation trip this fall in time for the football season, so we will be seeing you, Bob, to welcome you back.
A fast report from the Wilmington, Del. Journal of January 7 indicates that the "Redman" Power was to be married January 15 in Fort Worth to Miss Mary Ann Dunham. The Powers are now living in Rutherford, N. J.
The nicest Christmas present the WilliamEnglish Jrs. ever received was Brenda Ellen born smack dab on the 25th. In the years to come I'm going to wonder how you will explain this Christmas and birthday business on the same day, Bill.
That Long Island stalwart, Dick Cords, is now ensconced in Long Beach, Calif. Don't quite know how the Long Island Alumni Association are taking that, Dick, but am sure they will miss you.
"Irv" Jackson married on January 22 to Elizabeth Grace White of Winnetka, 111. Irv and his bride are now at home—B6 Temple Court, Winnetka, 111.
Which brings to mind a good friend of Irv's—one Julian Armstrong of Lake Forest, 111. Julian is married, enjoying the suburban life, and the last time this reporter saw him he was enjoying a very slick barn dance party.
Notice that the Lou Youngs and the HughKenworthys were in Hanover together at the Inn the weekend of February 10. Notice also that Lou Young has a new address—2600 St. David's Lane, Ardmore, Pa. Sounds like a recent move, Lou. New house?
And that brings us right back to where we started.. Just gotta move this barrel now, for it's where the new love seat goes, and while my wife is well reconciled to this Dartmouth spirit and all that, she damned well wants to get her new home settled. I'll just peck this out with one finger while I finish my beer—see you in May. Hope you don't have to move soon.
RECEIVES NAVY CITATIONS: David C. Norris '4l recently was awarded a Navy Air Medal and a Gold Star for meritorious achievement as co-pilot and navigator in operations in the Marshall-Gilbert Islands (1943) and the Carolines (1944). He took part in photographic flights deep in enemy terri- tory. Now with John Hancock Life Insurance in Dallas, Norris teaches aerial navigation in the Naval Reserve. He is the father of three.
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