1948

Wonder of wonders! The news file actually has some information in it this month. It's going to be a pleasure to write something based almost wholly on fact rather than on imagination as is usually the case. Ordinarily, the file bears a striking resemblance to Old Mother Hubbard's daughter.

And speaking of the fair sex, Cupid has really hit the jackpot this month as far as '4B-ers are concerned. If this sort of thing keeps up at this rate, it will take only about four more weeks for the whole class to assume the ball and chain. Probably the advent of spring will help things along, too.

On April 3, Bill Pace became engaged to lovely Sarah Hislop of Columbus. The wedding is planned for late June, and Bill says he already has an apartment in Wigwam picked out for next year. Sally attended House in the Pines Junior College at Norton, Mass.

Bud Elliott is marrying Doris Pruss of Harrisburg, Pa., on June 27. She is a Wellesley grad. Bud is in the jewelry business in Boston. By the way, Bud, your Fund letter was received. Many thanks.

Here is news that is just a wee bit late in getting to me. Bud Robertson became engaged to Paula MacDowell of Worcester way last February. Don't know how I missed up on this as Bud rooms just a few doors away in Chase House from where I lived last semester. Don't know the future plans of the couple, but Bud is probably planning another year at Tuck-Thayer. His fiancee will graduate from Framingham State Teachers College this June.

Another '4B-er with plans is Harland Ratcliffe. We know he is engaged to Mary Wilkins of Wakefield, Mass., and Endicott Junior College, but as yet we have no further information.

Here's some late news on Ev Wilson, and I mean late. In early February he married the former Mary Alese Greear of Washington, and the couple has since been residing in Hanover. Ken Saunders served as best man at the wedding, and Rog Zorn ushered. Congratulations, Ev.

Something that no '4B will want to miss and which should bring a lot of chuckles is contained in the following. Marty Ullman is to be married on the Keepsake Diamond Ring Program over a national hook-up of the Mutual Broadcasting System on the afternoon of June 22, 2:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time. His bride-to-be is Anne Louise Berman of Andalusia, Ala., a graduate of Alabama U. and Mills College. Ully and his bride will be questioned both before and after the ceremony to determine their feelings. Marty says he's not at all nervous about it—now—and will come through with a rousing "Hello, '48!" somewhere in the program. The whole thing takes place in Hollywood, after which the couple is loaded down with gifts, and, with bells ringing and dogs howling, is sent on a prepaid honeymoon to some secluded enclosure. The only liability is that the couple has to reappear on the program on their first wedding anniversary and report on any new developments. It is worth noting that there are a few small wagers in existence on the campus to the effect that Marty will be so nervous he won't be able to open his mouth, much less say anything in the way of a greeting to his classmates. Good luck, Marty, to both you and your bride.

Lew Pounds has also taken the initial step on the matrimonial path. His fiancee is Sue Caroline Emerson of Greenwich, Conn., and Chevy Chase Junior College. The wedding is planned for next autumn. Lew is now with the American Cyanimid Company's Research Laboratories in Stamford.

Guess that about takes care of the old hitching post department for this issue. After the above paragraphs, though, I feel like the society editor for some nationally known daily newspaper such as "The Norwich Weekly." Congratulations to you all.

Last month I listed the February graduates known to me. Since then I have learned that Carl Ward and Hugh Kerwin also received their sheepskins at that time. Irv Tuttle has already found himself a position. He is working in cost accounting in Nashua. Harry Wood was back in town this week. He is planning on entering some medical school next year. How about the rest of you recent grads dropping me a line on your present whereabouts?

Bud Gold is apparently becoming a big time entrepreneur. In January, 1948, he joined Shulman-Abrash, Inc., drapery and upholstery fabrics manufacturers in N. Y. C. He is now going into business on his own, along with a partner, under the name of Alston Fabrics. Drapery, upholstery, and curtain materials will be manufactured. Good luck on the venture, Bud.

Bob Munson is the happy recipient of a graduate fellowship for the study of international relations at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. Bob is this year finishing up his second year at Tuck and will get his M.C.S. in June. Bill Matthews, whom we haven't seen since that first summer of '44, was at the Hanover Inn early in April. Saw PeteFoster in Tuckerman's Ravine on Mt. Washington a couple of weeks ago. He's doing engineering work in Connecticut at the moment, near his home in Wethersfield.

Guess that about winds up for this month except to say that the Alumni Fund drive is still in full swing. How about sending in at least a buck or so? And don't think that I don't want news from you guys. A postcard with a little personal news, whether of yourself or a classmate, would be mighty welcome. How about writing a little something about your closest '4B friend if you don't care to write about yourself? So long for now. See you on the North Pole.

1947 AEGIS AVAILABLE One copy of the 1947 edition o£ the Aegis, which was completely sold out, is for sale through the ALUMNI MAGAZINE office. Perfect condition. Send check for $10.50 (original price), made out to Dartmouth College, to C. E. Widmayer, 305 Parkhurst Hall, Hanover, N. H.

Secretary. Norwich, Vt.

Treasurer, C & G House, Hanover, N. H.

Class Agent, 101 Longfellow, Detroit 2, Mich.