1942
It will probably come as no surprise to anyone—least of all me—when I point out somewhat wearily that the pickings thismonth are as lean as a mineworker's wallet. I'm not going to repine and drum my heels on the floor, though. I'm too tired for that sort of thing. And, anyway, even the most popular of refrains get tiresome, especially for the singer.
This month the cherished few who are thoughtfully easing this white man's burden are—well, let's see, Pete Peterson (Lowell Stanley, that is) came through with a card announcing the arrival of Lowell Stanley Jr. The post time was February 1, 1950, and the place was in or around Alhambra, Calif.
Then, there is Charlie Weinberg, another proud progenitor. David H. Weinberg was added to his hearth January 23, 1950. The hearth is situated at 630 Gramatan Avenue, Mt. Vernon, N. Y. (Ah, the Gramatan! What memories it conjures up! I mean the Gramatan Hotel in Bronxville, N. Y., its doors securely locked at 8 p.m. and the light bulbs dimmed, as the glorious cacaphony of aged snoring wafted up into the night. It's a smart spot—smart for someone with a coronary and a hearing aid.)
Next in line is an announcement of the engagement of Margaret Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Smith of East Hartford, Conn., to Robert MarshWhelden, son of Mr. and Mrs. Perley Eaton Whelden of Newton Center, Mass. The wedding is set for May go (a Saturday, my handy calendar tells me) at the First Congregational Church in East Hartford. Miss Smith, as a betting man might wager, is a graduate of Colby Junior College and is now secretary to the general manager of Sikorsky Aircraft, Bridgeport. Tiny, for those of you who may have lost sight of him, represents Ditto, Inc., in Fairfield County, Conn.
And, bless his heart, a real, honest-to-goodness letter from Art Henderson, arrived just now this morning. He says:
"Pat presented us with a son, Arthur Taylor Jr. on January 31. Now perhaps we can expect a Henderson to graduate from Dartmouth in 1973. This new event evens the count for us now, the eldest (all of three years) is a girl.
"I also have a new address. I just completed building a house in Needham, Mass., and we moved in minus paint, wallpaper, etc., (Part of that 'etc.' probably includes minus money, if other building experiences these days are any guide—Ed.) but with heat and running water in January. (I've so chopped up that last sentence with editor's notes that I'm getting a little shaky trying to follow it. However, I think it must be clear that Art moved into his house in January, not that he only has running water during January—Ed.) I hope to have the inside completed by Spring so I can try mv hand at growing grass.
"We get together with Nick quite often (Fred Nichols?—Ed.) and also Al Thompson. In case you haven't heard, Bob Whelden recently announced (See fourth para, above, Ed.)
"Nick just moved his family into a lovely new house in Newton Lower Falls. He and his wife had a most enjoyable open house party in celebration during the Christmas holidays.
"I plan to take in the Boston Alumni Dinner come Wednesday, March 1, so I'll probably see the local crowd for our annual chat."
And Art thoughtfully appends his new address: 159 Washington Avenue, Needham, 92. Mass. (Alumni Records please take note.)
Finally, my predecessor on these pages, a thin, never-say-die man named Page came through with a New Year's card. Showing the same fortitude and perserverance he did when he was knocking down grounders with his teeth, he explains that moving in the gelid atmosphere of Burlington, Vt., slowed him down somewhat. His new door is 36 University Heights, Burlington, Vt.
And now the clips, bless their pulpwood souls. One from the Toledo (Ohio) Blade says that William S. Richards has been appointed assistant secretary and assistant escrow officer of the Title Guarantee & Trust Cos. there. Until December, 1949, he had been vice president and general manager of the Catawba Cliffs Beach Club, Inc. For those of you who might be keeping a winter book on assistant escrow officers, the clipping is from a January 27, 1950 paper.
The second tells of the engagement of Miss Helen Davidson Plyler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alva W. Plyler of Greensboro, N. C., to Dr. Richard B. MaxweU Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell of Harrisburg, Pa. A May 6 Greensboro wedding is planned. Miss Plyler, an alumna of Ashley Hall (Charleston, S. C.) and Duke, is assistant secretary of the board of governors of the New York Hospital. Oddly enough, by a stretch of coincidence which would make even Mr. Ripley blink, Dick is an assistant resident physician at the same hospital. It certainly is a small whirl, isn't it?
From the Barre, (Vt.) Times, comes the message that Miss Sally O'Reilly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James O'Reilly of Walnut Creek, Calif., is engaged to Hirschel D. Rix, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Rix. He is currently employed by the Carnation Milk Company of Oakland, Calif., and lives in Berkeley. In addition, he's commanding officer of the Marine reserve unit at Vallejo A June wedding is planned.
Forwarded from the ALUMNI MAG. office in Hanover comes another birth announcement, this one from Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Brutschy. It's original mailing point was El Cerrito, Calif., (6545 Alta Vista Drive, if you must be so nosey). The arrivee is one Lance Frederick Brutschy, February 9, 1950. Lance swells the family roster to four, his older brother, Mason Skiff 8., being a manly two-and-one-half years.
And in the last month, but one member ofthe class was able to stand the Inn's giltedged rates. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander C.Hooker of Cambridge, Mass., were thereFebruary 1.
That's it, men.
Secretary, The Claremont Eagle, Claremont, N. H. Treasurer, 357 S. Orange Grove Ave., Los Angeles, Calit. Class Agent, 53 Orient Ave., Melrose 76, Mass.
