1924
Last fall we announced the 1924 Memorial Book plan, designed to purchase a valuable book for the Baker Library in memory of each of our deceased classmates. At that time we asked for contributions from the class, and the response was most encouraging. Based on an average cost of $20 per book, it was indicated that we would need approximately $1,100 to put the plan in operation. Almost $700 was contributed. We still need that missing $400 to make the plan 100% effective.
Those of you who sent in checks last fall have done your share, but we would appeal to the others in order that our program may be pushed through to completion. Should you desire to honor any particular classmate, just send in your check for $20 together with the man's name, and we will see to it that your name is inscribed in the book as the donor of that particular volume. It should be emphasized, however that it is not necessary to send as much as $20. Any gift, large or small, will be most helpful. If we all get behind this, and send in a few bucks, it should be easy. Make your checks payable to 1924 Memorial Book Fund. Send them to your Secretary and help to complete this worthwhile project honoring our friends.
A letter came in a long time ago, by a rather circuitous route, from Red Newell. While most of us are sitting smugly in our homes, griping about this and that, Red is still out there in Hongkong, right on the edge of real trouble. Through it all Red keeps his fine sense of perspective, and maintains his interest in what's going on Stateside. Red's letter reads in part: "We were ordered to evacuate our families last January. They all pushed off on January 14, and Clara is now settled down with the kids in San Gabriel, where she has bought a house. It is most depressing to find ourselves back in the same situation as obtained during and surrounding World War 11, but there is nothing we can do about it except plough along.
"We continue to keep quite busy despite the deadening effect of the embargo. Let us hope this Korean mess clears up soon, but I must admit a solution of any value is most difficult to visualize." Red's letter ends on the cheery note that he is looking forward to a trip to the States next year, and 1952 is getting nearer all the time. You can be sure, Red, that with that bright prospect in the offing, there are plenty of your friends who will be looking forward to the visit too.
Shortly after the close of the school year, Frank Jetter dropped us a line reporting on activities in his bailiwick in Amsterdam, N. Y. Frank, who did considerable singing with the Glee Club during his college days, stuck right with it, and made music his career. As of this year, Frank has been Director of Music in the Public Schools of Amsterdam for 26 years. That is some record! Along with his official duties as Director of Music, Frank has done considerable work as tenor soloist in various churches, and has made appearances as soloist at concerts and over the radio. Aside from his musical interests, Frank has been prominent in various civic activities and manages to keep busy on one project after another. Frank's son Bob is in his junior year at Dartmouth, so that gives Frank and Ruth all the excuse they need to get up to Hanover quite frequently. Lucky people!
As all you business tycoons know full well, the be-all and end-all of factual commercial reporting is the justly famous Journal of Commerce. What may be less widely known is that Sidney Fish has been the Industrial and Labor Editor of that paper for the past ten years, and is looked upon as an authority in his field. Sid would never think of telling you that, but an eagle-eyed newshound saw an article about him and sent it along. Upon writing Sid we learned that he has been with the Journal of Commerce virtually since graduation, save for a five-year period during which he was engaged in public relations work with the American Iron and Steel Institute. Sid says that he is now specializing in Government controls, and volunteers the information that if anyone wants a talk about controls for a Chamber of Commerce meeting, or a manufacturers' council etc., he will be glad to give it free of charge. Inasmuch as Government controls are the main subject of our thinking the better part of each working day, Sid should have plenty of takers on that offer, and should manage to keep himself on the fried chicken and green peas circuit for some time to come.
Sid and Anneliese are now living at 227 Soundview Avenue, White Plains, N. Y. His daughter Helen is 11, while two sons, Jim and Bill, are 10 and 4 respectively. Thanks so much for your letter, Sid. Try it again some time.
Next to Mr. Hoover's justly famous F.B.I., Charlotte Ford's A.R.O. (Alumni Records Office, to you) ranks right up there when it comes to tenacious sleuthing. Operating on the theory that "Once a Dartmouth man, always a Dartmouth man," Charlotte's gals never give up, with the result that they have a marvelous record of "discoveries." For the second time in recent years they have made it possible for us to get in touch with one of our Classmates who has been on the "Missing" list for some time. As a result of their efforts we have recently received a fine letter from the Rev. Theodore Hubbell, pastor of the Deersville United Church, Southington, Ohio. Ted has had a most interesting career since leaving Dartmouth and has tried his hand at many and varied occupations. He has done a stint as an air mail pilot, back in the days when flying the mails was a hazardous and thrilling undertaking; has managed a swanky sports club in Canada; and been a printer with the House of Hubbell. Not too many years ago, Ted entered the ministry, and is now devoting his life to religious work in the small, rural parishes in Ohio. His must be a real satisfaction, for surely there is no more necessary or worthwhile field for one's labors. We congratulate you, Ted, and wish you every success in your pastorate.
Odds and Ends from Here and ThereJohnny Mauk, one of the two members of our Class serving on the Alumni Council, (EdWinsor is the other) has written in to tell us of the marriage of his daughter Ann to Stephen Herron. The young people showed a nice sense of timing, for they picked September 1, which was Dad's 25th Anniversary. Our congratulations to both couples on this eventful day—Speaking of Ed Winsor, that boy really gets around. We knew he had been appointed as a member of the Dartmouth Committee on Bequests, but now word comes to light that he recently received a scroll in recognition of his services on the Civic Planning and Traffic Board for his home city of Providence, and has recently been elected President of the Rhode Island Council of Chambers of Commerce. We were somewhat disturbed to learn that this election was held after a clam bake, but we refuse to believe that that influenced his selection.—Hank Hartshorn wrote us less than a month ago to announce the arrival of a grandson. Grandpa's pride and joy arrived in April, and why this blessed event has been kept under cover so long, deponent sayeth not.—ln the June issue we announced the engagement of Sheldon C. Downes to Miss Elizabeth A. Cole. The wedding took place early that month, and they are now living at their new home at 336 Hillside Avenue, Nutley, N. J.
That about takes care of things for the time being. Don't forget the Memorial Book Fund. If you have a few spare bucks lying around, that's a dandy place to use them. Let me hear from you. See you later.
Secretary, 328 Orchard PL, Ridgewood, N. J.
Treasurer, 1312 Greenleaf Blvd., Elkhart, Ind.
