1941
We regret to report that Dick Arneson and his wife Rosamond were killed in a tragic accident on August 7 near Orland, Me., when the automobile they were driving was sideswiped by a truck. The Arnesons were enroute to Massachusetts on the second week of their vacation when the accident occurred. Their two-year-old son was visiting his ma ternal grandparents in Harwichport, Mass., while his parents were on vacation.
VViim- t _ After graduation from Dartmouth in 1941, Dick went to Tuck School and received his degree in 1942. He was in the Navy during the war and was separated from active duty as a Lieutenant USNR in May 1946. At the time of his death he was assistant department manager of the carpet division of Goodall Fabrics Inc., New York City. The Arnesons lived at 1 East Woods Lane, Scarsdale, N. Y.
This news comes as a stunning shock to Dick's many good college friends, and saddens what otherwise has been a most pleasant summer for the rest of us.
A visitor to Chicago this summer was Robert "Red" Taft, busting through town on an extended business trip. Red has recently been made Sales Manager of the Grocery Division for Marlin Firearms Company. He has been spending most of his time on the road working with his distributor organization.
Over a very nice luncheon and a few beers Red mentioned having seen Dan Libbey not too long ago. Dan lives in Elizabeth, N. J., works for Limerick Yarn Mills and travels a good portion of the time. In Buffalo he ran into Marston Gibbs checking in at the Statler. Gibby is with Firemans Mutual and has recently moved into a new home in Bronxville, N. Y. "Monk" Larson is a lawyer with American Lumbermans Mutual Casualty of Illinois and is living on Long Island. Other New Yorkers glimpsed and chatted with include Hugh Murphy, Harry Douty, Jack Larigan and Steve Winship.
Our vacation enabled us to see a few of the class this summer. One that eluded us however was Jack Horner in Lafayette, Ind. At about noon on a Saturday we passed the Horner Motor Company, did a quick double take and slammed on the brakes. Unfortunately Jack was out to lunch, but not daunted we proceeded to track down every spot his associates figured he could be. Still no Jack. Everyone knew him, but none had seen him, and we must have covered every likely place in town. Where were you, boy?
Cincinnati was the next stop and after spending two consecutive Saturday nights in the city of seven hills we practically crawled out of town. The Lew Johnstone home was the scene for one of those very quiet parties you know the kind that break up early
.... around 4 A.M.! The evening was off to a flying start on Lew's famous martinis served in champagne glasses, no less. Stacy Hill, having forsaken tennis.for golf, but unfortunately not martinis, had wanted to stay in shape so as to show Lew, "Stu" May and myself around the fairways the following morning. A noble intention but to no avail. Stace managed to get to a phone around 9 Sunday morning suggesting a postponement, and he as well as the rest of us happily went back to sleep.
"Stu" May was in town on his way back to New York and was caught up in the maelstrom. He will be back for more in Detroit for the Michigan game. That was a foggy early morning pact which I trust he remembers.
Also present was Doc "Sandy" Courter fleeing the stethoscope and tongue depressor for an evening sitting mystified with the rest of us watching Johnstone perform his amazing feats of magic and martini. Frank Simpson was there too looking hale and hearty at least for a while, and bearing no scars from his recent political skirmish. All in all 'twas a very delightful off-season reunion.
Glimpsed at the annual Dartmouth outing here in Chicago in August were Bill Sleepeck,Bob Nissen, John O'Laughlin, Ralph Johnson, Bud Rothermel, and Dick Oughton. Dick came up from Dwight, Ill., and mentioned having heard recently from John Twist and George Flather.
While in Chicago this summer WarnerBishop called, but unfortunately I was out of town so we missed seeing one another. To my knowledge "Bro.Bish" and his lovely wife Kay Sue are still in Cleveland.
And speaking of Cleveland we have a rather belated announcement of Jack Waldorf's marriage. Jack and the former Ann Chute of Shaker Heights, 0., were married March 18, 1950 in Cleveland. Ann was graduated from Smith in 1943, and at the present time is society editor o£ the Cleveland Press. Jack is with Cleveland Graphite Bronze Company. Sorry to be so late with felicitations, you two.
Dr. Chester S. Williams was selected this summer as one of 30 educators to become leaders in 10 national work shops planned by the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. Chet handled the course at Arizona State College where he is associate professor of education and director of secondary education teacher training. After receiving his B.A. from Dartmouth, Chet received his M.A. at Yale in 1945 and Ph.D. in 1949.
Ralph Chesbrough has been back at Hanover for a while, and this June received his B.A. degree.
A note about Chuck Bolte came to my attention not long ago. Chuck addressed the World Federalists meeting May 24 in Scarsdale. At the present time he is a staff officer in the Office of Public Information, U. S. Mission to the U.N.
Chuck D'Olive, I understand, is with E.C.A. in Europe. A nice note from Dex Richards '42 informed me that several members of the class, namely Percy Hollaway, Dick Funkhauser, Dick Gagne, Dr. Bob Ferguson and Lee Barrett had visited his place during the winter season. Dex and his wife have a peach of a place called "Dexter's" near Sunapee, N. H. Those of you contemplating a fall vacation or some skiing this winter would do well to contact Dex as he has a most attractive Inn.
Quite a few of the class managed to get back to Hanover for at least a few days this summer. Seen at the Inn were the Bill Powers, the Bob Nissens, the Elmer Crehans, the Frank Harts, the Richard Sextons, the CarrWilsons. Others included Austie Baker, ClaytGray, Bob Barr and Dave Chamberlain.
A note from Charlie Merritt informs us that the recent arrival at his house is one Paul Stephen Merritt born April 16, 1950.
Just a word to thank all of you for the very generous support accorded the recently concluded Alumni Fund Drive. While we missed the top spot our effort was creditable and will probably improve next year.
And that pretty well covers the summer news. Oh, in winding up you may be amused by the fact that ole' Don Stillman is just recuperating from a bout with the mumps. After having watched both youngsters come down with it, I avoided 'em as though they had the plague. I didn't escape though, so have spent a lot of time in the sack of late. No complications, thanks. See you in November.
Secretary, 1532 Sycamore Lane, Northbrook,Ill.
Treasurer, Summit Drive, Bay Hills, Huntington, L. 1., N. Y.
