1917
My trip to California was a grand, success even though I only had the pleasure of seeing Jim Durkee, most of the boys seemed to be away. John Bathrick and his wife sailed for Waikiki Beach, Hawaii, the day I called in to see his busy Pontiac set-up. John sent me a card stating that he expected to be in Hawaii for a month. Keller Bathrick (a recent Dartmouth graduate) is running the business while he is away. A card from Walt Walters stated that he and Phoebe were in Arizona for a short vacation, reported the weather delightful, like mid-summer. Walt further noted he would be in Boston the last week of October for the meeting of the American College of Surgeons. He hopes to see some of you New Englanders.
A note from the Headmaster of Kimball Union Academy reports that Dave Thielscher, second and youngest son of our own KarlThielscher, has been admitted to Dartmouth, class of '54. Dave has been an end on the football team, a goalie on the hockey team and also goalie on the La Crosse team. Karl Jr. is a Sophomore at Dartmouth.
My old room-mate Dr. Allen Locke writes as follows:
"My family consists of wife and 4 children—a daughter age 24 who raises dogs, a son of ,11 and two sons who are Juniors respectively at Dartmouth and Harvard. Hearing son John's experiences at Dartmouth brings back vividly my own while there. Many Dartmouth men are located hereabout but I do not often see Seventeeners. Trust you and yours are well and sometime I may have the pleasure of seeing you."
Cliff Murray: "As far as news regarding my family is concerned, I really haven't much to write about. I was engaged at my usual job of teaching until 12/9/49 when I had to give up on account of poor health. I haven't been back since and, although I am improving slowly, it looks as though it will be at least next fall before I shall be able to return. I am sorry the only news I have is not more cheerful."
Norm McCulloch advises that his two sons, Sandy Jr. and Neil, will both graduate from Dartmouth in this year's Senior Class. Sandy and his fiancee, Miss Dorothy Anne Rooke of Westfield, N. J., will be married June 24. Neil is going on to the University of Virginia Law School.
Don Brooks reports the following attended the Annual Alumni Dinner at the Hotel Commodore in New York: Adams, Birtwell, Brooks,Burns (Walter G.), Carpenter, Emerson,Leighton, Reade, Reycroft, Scott, Shea, Stout,Towler. In addition, Tom Cotton showed up at the Club for the reception but was unable to attend the dinner.
Trennie's postal card as follows: "Have been here for the past month getting acquainted with grandchildren (3) and lapping up the good sunshine. We're heading back to Maine Easter Monday. We saw this buffalo herd last Sunday in the land of the Kowas and Comanches, counted 48 head. Didn't see Ralph Walkingstick, guess he musta' been a Mohican. Regards." (His card mailed from Lawton, Okla.)
It is reported that Houghton Carr and his wife are leaving about April 12th for a two months' tour of England and France, returning after June 1.
The Boston Herald carried the following clipping dated March 28. "To be August Bride —Miss Anne Loring Litchard, daughter of Mr.& Mrs. Donald Brainard Litchard of Cohasset, who announces her engagement to Mr. Charles Bird, son of Dr. & Mrs. Charles Whiting Bird of Continental, O. Miss Litchard, a granddaughter of Mrs. G. Loring Briggs of Brookline, was graduated from Duke University. Mr. Bird is a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan & Ohio State University Graduate School of Social Administration."
Jim Leon Cone has a great report to make on his activities, as well as a great report on our old recluse, "R.S." Sanborn.
"Beats all how fast the time passes. We are all growing older and are apt to neglect correspondence, especially when being very busy! They still keep me on as a sub-agent but I don't know why unless it is because they can't get anyone else. We won the Derby thrice and set a good pace for the other classes, even if we never win again. "You asked for information about myself and family. As for myself, I can truthfully say that business has been good and it still looks like the Lake Superior district will ship another big tonnage of iron ore this year. This keeps me on the go and out of mischief. We have had a great deal of snow and cold weather this year. This living within 2° of the North Pole is very healthy, but one has to be healthy to live in this rugged climate. I hire a lad to do the snow shoveling, so you can see I am getting fat and lazy in my old age. Our oldest son, Leon Jr., Dartmouth '41, who lives in Arlington, Mass., had his 29th birthday on February 20. After adopting a boy a few years ago, they are patiently waiting for the arrival of one of their own any day now. The wife thinks she should be around, so is flying to Boston next Monday and yours truly becomes a bachelor again. Do not know why grandmothers feel that they have to travel half-way across the United1 States just because a child is born.
"Then, our second son, who is married and lives in Duluth, has one daughter 21 months old. She's a honey and I will stack her up against any other '17'ers grandchild. Of course, I couldn't be. a bit prejudiced, or could I? Anyway, they expect another arrival sometime in May, so you can see that we are well blessed with grandchildren.
"Our third son, Bill, is a grand old Senior, at Dartmouth this year and we will be in Hanover in June for his graduation. That will end his career as a student and he will be looking for work after his graduation. An excellent boy, fine personality, excellent mixer, a willing worker and intelligent. Any offers for a job for him? He will gladly go anywhere. The above takes care of the family pretty well.
"I see Ralph Dunning occasionally. He is still an old bachelor, works hard in his position as Sales Mgr. for Clyde Iron Works. He and I enjoy interviewing prospective candidates for Dartmouth in this area.
"Have had a letter or two from R. S. Sanbom. Of course, he wants the inside track on Joy Mfg. Co. to ascertain whether or not he will lose his shirt in his investment, or maybe a fortune. Hang on, Sunny, you will do all right. Great guy, that Sunny Sanborn, and I will always make it a point to drop in on him when in Boston. These are the only two '17'ers I have had contact with, so you see we are quite isolated. I read about the gang who attend this and that party and often wish I was close to those centers. If any of the gang chance to drift up into the Arrowhead Country for a summer vacation, I sure hope they will let me know. We look forward to 1953 and hope nothing interferes with our reunion."
Howie Stockwell, Pete Olds, Johnny Wheelock and Sam MacKillop attended the Class Agents Dinner in Boston. Sam also enclosed a clipping regarding Allerton C. Hickmott from the March 28 edition of the BostonTraveler, as follows: "Allerton C. Hickmott, V.P. Connecticut General Life Insurance Co., has been elected Vice President of the State Savings Bank in Hartford and also President of the New London Northern Railroad."
Harold V. Clark writes this interesting news from the University of Illinois College of Law, Urbana. He states that his life is happily humdrum in this academic community,—busy, peaceful and quiet. He experienced very cold days when the University was conserving fuel. However, he did not suffer too much discomfort. His daughter Fanny Elizabeth graduates from grammar school this June. She will enter Kemper Hall, Kenosha, Wis., in the fall. He also expressed the desire to see some '17ers as they are very scarce in that particular part of the country.
Bruce Ludgate writes as follows:
"There is nothing thrilling nor startling to report in connection with my activities. I am maintaining my interest in a few of the local extracurricular activities and trade association work, church work, etc. We took the daughter up to the Hanover Inn Ski School for the period between Christmas and New Year's, but met with no snow. You may be interested in knowing that Vic Smith was elected Vice President of the Philadelphia Alumni Ass'n at the Annual Meeting last week."
Searles Morton writes that he attended the wedding of Mott Brown's daughter Barbara. Barbara married Karl H. Holecamp Jr. on April 25. Mott's new son-in-law was class of '42 Dartmouth, member of Gamma Delta Fraternity.
Ken Hammond sent in the following concerning Ty Woodruff, along with Forrey Emery: "Ty Woodruff passed away March 23. As you know, Ty has been out in La Junta, Colo., for many years." Ty was always very active and am sure we all wish to express our sincere regret to the family.
Henry A. Loudon and his wife spent a month in Florida this winter. Hank expects to see Sam McKillop soon and play a little golf with him. Gene Towler was in to see Hank and they had a good talk.
Latest reports on the Alumni Fund put 1917 in 5th place. Let's go, fellows! Get all the checks in by the early part of June at the very latest. This year we should really do a good job.
Secretary, 408 Frelinghuysen Ave., Newark 5, N. J. Treasurer, 9 Park Terrace, Upper Montclair, N. J. Class Agent, Barbour-Stockwell Co., 205 Broadway, Cambridge 39, Mass.
