1915
First, your new secretary wants to express his deepest gratitude to those classmates who happened to learn of his hospitalization early in July and who sent him messages of encouragement during convalescence. Let it be recorded there would be no column in this issue of the MAGAZINE but for your thoughtfulness in sending in news items. Many thanks!
It is no news to any fifteener that Sid Crawford has been an outstanding secretary. It will surprise no one that he has been generous of his time and patient beyond measure in instructing his successor in the duties and responsibilities of the office. There has been no air of martyrdom in anything he has done because he really enjoys doing things for the class. He's that kind of a guy.
Several enjoyable days during late June were spent in Burlington, Vt. Fred and MaryLowe expressed proper regret that business interfered with their attending the thrilling 35th
Betty (Mrs. Willis R.) Putney was in Hanover for commencement, to attend the graduation of her son Dick '50 with just about all the academic honors in the book.
The Robert F. Tomfohrde '5l whose election as Winter Sports Director for 1950-51 was reported in the June ALUMNI MAGAZINE is, of course, the son of our own Tommy Tomfohrde. Those of you who attended the Reunion met this fine young man at several of our functions.
Johnnie Johnson, who was hospitalized while enroute to the Reunion, is reported to be in good shape again at South Orleans.
During an August business trip to the Coast, Charlie Griffith had lunch with Al Livingston and Tommie Tomfohrde during which last year's Holy Cross game and this year's Reunion were re-hashed and re-enjoyed. MillGhee was out of town on vacation to the regret of all. Charlie reports that the 1915 Memorial Fund, total of some $22,431, is the best showing in our Green Derby classification. This committee has done an outstanding job. A special word in appreciation of their accomplishment is long overdue.
Prexy Jack Mason was in Hanover in midAugust where he had the good fortune to run into Chan Harwood, Roy. Porter and CarlGish. Carl was accompanied by his son Mike '4B, an outstanding young artist. Carl's daughter Helen has completed her freshman year at Wellesley and is to spend her sophomore year in Paris as an exchange student.
Our special correspondent interviewed Janet, younger daughter of Jack and Madelaine Boiuler (to whom our undying gratitude or that swell cocktail party during Reunion). The Bowler clan has safely returned from their cross-country jaunt to the Coast. Patricia, their older daughter, will soon return to Smith for her senior year.
George Simpson, attired in his Sunday best and enroute to Bruce Crawford's wedding on August 5, had the misfortune to pick up a nail. Result—too dirty and too late to attend the ceremony. Why do such nightmarish events always occur at such times?
Buster Sawyer's son, Howard P. Jr. '45, who attended our Sunday Reunion dinner at the Outing Club, dressed in the uniform of a Ist. Lt. Army Medical Corps., was in Camp Grant, Japan, by the end of July enroute to the Korean front.
Johnnie Kimball has sold his home ill Wolfeboro, N. H., and expects to make his permanent residence in Florida beginning this winter. That's a long trip to the football games, John.
Russ Rice reports having dinner recently with Dale Barker, Bud Doe and their wives. The festivities included a showing of Russ' colored pictures of Reunion. Dale had just had his new Buick smashed no personal injuries fortunately.
The following is quoted from an AP dispatch dated June 21. "Emperor Hirohito has awarded the Third Order of Merit of the Sacred Treasure to Russell L. Durgin, senior secretary of the International Committee of the Y.M.C.A. Durgin first came to Japan in 1919 to guide the Japanese 'Y' He returned in October, 1945, to conduct youth work under the Occupation's civil information and education section. After a brief stay in the United States, he came back to Japan in November, 1947, to resume his 'Y' duties. Now suffering from a rare bone disease called myelmatosis, Durgin plans to leave Japan by air July 4 for East Northfield, Mass."
Your secretary has been unable thus far to confirm Russ' return to the U.S. or to obtain any information concerning his health.
The New York Herald Tribune of June 19 contained a 4-column picture of Dr. Hugh G. Rowell (Roney to you!) cutting a ribbon marking the opening of the new Sunnyside, N. Y., station of the New York Central. This station, which is near Tarrytown, is to serve the restored home of Washington Irving and the nearby rebuilt Philipse Castle. Roney is director of these restorations in the Sleepy Hollow country.
On August 1, Charlie Griffith completed 35 years continuous service with his company. He was presented with a handsome gold watch and a diamond service pin. The following appreciation was distributed to all company personnel. "To Charles E. Griffith on the completion of 35 years' association with Silver Burdett Company. Beginning as a field representative he has served with conspicuous success as Assistant Editor, Foreign Representative, Head of the Music Editorial Department, Advertising Manager, Manager of the Foreign Division, Secretary and First Vice-President. These are official designations of his varied responsibilities during the past 35 years, but even more important is the indelible impress of his personality on the character of the Company. We admire and love him as a sympathetic counselor, true gentleman and always loyal friend."
Your classmates agree it couldn't happen to a nicer fellow, Charlie.
Secretary, 24 Midland Ave., White Plains, N. Y.
Treasurer, 60 Stevens Rd., Needham 92, Mass.
Memorial Fund Chairman, 128 Essex Ave., Glen Ridge, N. J.
