1915
The luckiest man in the Class, by his own admission, is Art Ford, who then proceeds to prove it by sending me a whole flock of snapshots covering the whole family. I only wish I could print them all in the MAGAZINE, but space is at a premium. Of course, Art, the answer is obvious—bring them all to Reunion. Art and his charming wife have recently celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary, which is something to brag about. To quote from Art's letter: "My oldest daughter, Leola, is teaching and studying at Ohio State for her Ph.D., haying gotten her Master's at Minnesota. second daughter. Barbara, studied engineering at Tri-State and married an electrical engineer from Newfoundland, who is in charge of electrical work at a large coal mine in Kenilworth, Utah, where he has installed what is known as the Kenilworth Safety System, the best of its kind. Their son, Richard Joseph Maddigan Jr. is our three and one half year old, and is a big bundle of joy to us all. My son, Henry, the youngest, is starting his last year of co-op work at Cincinnati University, after being in the Army about three years and marrying the finest and dearest young lady in Ontario, Canada. Henry has taken several of the high scholastic honors at school."
A long and interesting letter has reached me from the Russ Durgins. Delphine and Russ arrived back in Japan a year ago last July with no place to live and no office except a brief case and a desk in an already overcrowded room. It is astonishing to read the report of YMCA activities and what difficulties leaders like the Durgins have overcome to rehabilitate both the physical properties and the Japanese people. Also it is amazing how the Durgins can find the time to serve on so many committees. The Class of 1915 can well take pride in the accomplishments of their classmate, who is devoting his life to service for mankind.
Marvin Frederick's trip to the West Coast was certainly productive as regards contacts with classmates was concerned and I know everybody enjoyed reading his last NewsLetter.
Many of our classmates are serving as Committee Chairmen in the very important but often overlooked interviewing program. This devoting of precious time, out of loyalty to Dartmouth, very often goes unrecognized by the Alumni. At this time the Class of 1915 bestows an accolade on the following members who are so generously contributing their services:—W. Dale Barker, Ralph Brown, A.Leßoy Johnson, Allan C. Livingston and Allan Sherman.
Bobby Bigelow and your Secretary represented the Class at the Worcester County Dartmouth dinner on Dec. 28. I'm sure the Class joins me in offering our sympathy to Bobby in the loss of his mother Dec. 16 at the ripe old age of 82. She made her home with Bobby for many years, always interested in everyday affairs, and active as her years would allow until her death.
That demon reporter, Cloughie, sends in his usual bundle of news—Stick Parnell's waist is expanding, due to the ministrations of his wife via the kitchen range; Bob Fitts and Ernie Boyd are on the job, subtly suggesting a contribution to the Memorial Fund; A short note from Ralph Emerson, who is planning a trip East in September, but who we all hope will rearrange his plans to include Hanover in June; Johnnie Johnson is still hibernating on the Cape while this balmy winter weather lasts, but is planning to engage a suite in one of the Boston hostelries very shortly and join the boys at Pattens to lend them his sage advice. The Xmas luncheon at Pattens brought out Cloughie,Barker, Bull, Maeder, Huntress, Foster and George Simpson, wearing his race track suit. We had visions of Cloughie going domestic or something when we received a sedate Christmas card from his little dove, Marjorie, but my fears proved groundless as the last mail arrived with the Monkey card as usual. Report has it that the Kel Roses and JohnMullinses paid their respects to Squire Johnson on the Cape this November.
Al English writes: "I called on Otis andFannie Hovey while I was in Pittsburgh over Thanksgiving and enjoyed a couple of hours with them. Two weeks later I was in Cleveland and had the pleasure of dining with BillLang, one of my Thayer School buddies. This was the first time I had seen Bill since 1916 and I can assure you the reminiscences waxed warm. Both Otis and Bill are hoping that they will be at the Reunion."
Tex and Bud Doe of the Hawbucks Orchards landed gentry, take time out .from their apple packing to send New Year greetings. Rumor has it that the dance—The Big Apple—was named after' Bud's prize fruit, but of course I could be mistaken. At least the ones I ate from there lived up to all the advertising. Understand Dale Barker is doing his best to keep Bud's profits down, and the medical profession is getting mighty disturbed.
Mai Mac Donald has recently composed and mailed an interesting form letter to his constituents asking for news about themselves. Just think what a nice New Year's resolution you can make by sitting down and answering it right away. Remember there is a Big Reunion in June so hurry and get your name in the column and let the boys know what you are doing about it.
The Secretary is sad to report the death of another member of our Class, Walter I. P.Badger. While not a very active member of the Class in recent years, he was well known to many of you. His passing marks another name withdrawn from our rolls.
"MAKING AND FIXING" is the title given to this snapshot by Arthur Ford '15, shown in his workshop.
Secretary, Paul Revere Rd., Westwood Hills, Worcester 5, Mass. Treasurer, Ames Bldg., 1 Court St., Boston 8, Mass. Class Agent, Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co., 70 Pine St., New York 5, N. Y.
