1905
CLASS REUNION, JUNE it, 18 AND 19
It is with great sorrow that I report the death of one of our classmates. Dr. Joseph L.Kingsbury died at his home in Denton, Texas on March 13. We can all remember Joe going about his work in a quiet and efficient manner, determined to fit himself for the profession which he intended to follow. His success in his chosen field of education shows how well he did his work and met his obligations. He was outstanding in his field and in his death North Texas State College, where he spent so many years, has suffered a great loss. He was a loyal Dartmouth man and a classmate of whom we can be proud. The sincere sympathy of the members of our class is extended to his family.
Fred Chase and "Paene" Moore have returned to their homes in the north after spending the winter in Florida.
Congratulations to "Sliver" Hatch on the excellent job he has done with the first issue of his news letter. This will be an interesting and valuable contribution to our class literature. I hope every member of the class appreciates the time and effort Sliver puts into his work as Class Agent in trying to help the college and in striving to give i9°s important position among the classes. How can anyone refuse his request to get behind the college in this worthwhile work which is so vital to the very life of Dartmouth. Come on everyone and help make this a great year for 1905 in the fund drive.
A letter from "Tub" Besse with an enclosure from Vernon Biggs brings us up to date on Vernon's activities. He is still with the War Department as project clerk at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory of California Institute of Technology where they are erecting the largest of all wind tunnels. This project was started two years ago and is far from complete. This is a project in basic research, dealing in various fuels for rockets, radar, electronics, etc. Vernon recently became the proud grandfather of a baby girl. The mother, Vernon's daughter, and her husband have been in the movies for some time. For recreation and to keep his youthful figure Vernon plays golf and would, I think, like to take on "Tub" and some of the other youthful members of the class.
In April "Rufus" Day visited the Cornell Alumni groups on the Pacific coast. In San Francisco, where he was greeted by a gathering of over 200 Cornell men, he delivered his opinions on subjects ranging from faculty minds to football. On faculty minds, he said,
"They must be free, honest, competent and inquiring, to find and disseminate the truth. The mind of a Communist professor might qualify on one count: it could be competent. But his mind would not be free nor honest because it is enslaved to the party line." "Elsie" Grover made one of his periodic visits to Maine last month in quest of the elusive fish. "Elsie" still finds fishing his chief hobby. He and Mrs. Grover are coming to reunion and "Elsie" is writing many members of the class urging them not to miss this great occasion.
The five-class dinner April 29 in Boston was as usual a very pleasant occasion. Bob Harding as in past years was in charge with the usual happy result. You will find the details written elsewhere in the MAGAZINE. Those present from 1905 were Roger Brown, Chase, Clough,Donnelly, Harding, Hatch, Loder, Parkinson,Peyser, Proctor, Reid and White.
Have you notified "C.C." that you will be in Hanover June 17? This is my last chance to urge you to come and renew old friendships, to see the college and to add another chapter to your Dartmouth story. Remember it will be a long time before our next meeting, so don't miss this great opportunity. From letters and reports coming to me I find great enthusiasm and a desire to make this an outstanding reunion. Try to get in touch with some of your closest friends and make them want to be present. When this appeal reaches you the time will be close at hand so don't delay; get aboard the 1905 special and be with us. Remember that everyone will be as happy to see you as you will be to see your classmates.
This is the last time I shall be writing your class notes as your secretary. I take this opportunity to thank all of you who have sent me news items, thereby helping to make my duties easier and much pleasanter. It has been a wonderful experience and has made me know the class and its members much more intimately and has increased the bond of friend- ship between us. My love and loyalty for Dartmouth and the Class of 1905 have grown in like measure and are a priceless possession.
Secretary and Treasurer
8027 Seminole Avenue, Philadelphia 18, Pa.
Class Agent, 6 Lakewood Rd., Natick, Mass.
