1918

Jim Duffy who did such a magnificent job during the last war, building the sinews of war for Uncle Sam, has spoken out strongly in the newspapers in an effort to conserve the copper situation Bill Christgau is hoping for a word (as we all do) from good old Spike Puryear, Bob Fish and Jim Carpenter Chris will always remember last Jan. 16 when he became grandfather of a husky boy by the name of Derek Amos—"named for good old AmosBlandin whom I love". The same month, Rose and Chris celebrated their 33rd anniversary and Chris's 25th-year record of achievement for the Metropolitan Life, and we venture to add that few, if any, of the District Managers of that great company (the biggest in the world) could spread around as much cheer and helpfulness as does our Chris.... Alumni Fund closes June 30.

'Twas the eagle-eye of Dusty Rhodes who sent us a release a while back. "Universal International has bought The Great Companion, an original story by Gene Markey, well-known film writer and producer, who has just returned from his 3-year trip to Europe. This story will appear in an early issue of Ladies Home Journal"—thanks, Dusty. . . .Al Piper (Sect, and Treas. Kingsbury Mche. Tool Corp., Keene, N. H.), old ex-roomey of Al Ward and Al Zulick, received a letter from Zulick saying he was as fit as ever and raring to go—for which every '18er is pleased. . . .Ty Tyrrel may go romping along to age 100—his mother and dad, close to 80, golf on Long Island in the summer and Pinehurst in the winter.

OSCARS FOR THE MONTH IN THE '18 WORLD. Admiral Paul Mather, undoubtedly one of the most beloved highranking Navy officers in the last war, and few could be more kindly toward his men, again put himself out for a fellow '18er, making contacts with 2 or 3 different parties, having lunch with them and finally coming up with a good position for this '18er Stan Jones (complains he's an old duffer can't break no at golf) was happy totake a couple of hours off on a busy day tohelp as best he could Dave Skinner's sonDavid, who has done a fine job at Hanoverand is graduating this June. Stan even phonedaround different adv. agencies and finallylanded a job for young Dave. Our Dave neverwas so grateful to anybody in his life as he wasto.Stan.—Dick Holton has worked hard to keep'18 at the top of the Alumni Fund. Your checkby the June 30 dead line is needed badly.

Paul (Woody) Woodma 2, a Haverhill, Mass., townmate of Herm Whitmore in their youth, and the only man who somehow was left out of PeteCol-well's splendid 25th Reunion Book, flew back from France, where he's been for many years, and thoughtfully brought a choice bottle of cognac for Herm. Paul told Herm, you just can't imagine all the things you can get here and that couldn't be gotten in France—and immediately he proceeded over to A&P to buy up $50 worth of merchandise. Paul married a very nice French girl, has a couple of children, and runs a garage down below Bordeaux near the Pyrenees, his last address being 20 Rue du 24 Feverier, Niort, Beux Sevres, France. Paul was interned during World War II by the Germans, but appeared to be healthy, happy and uncomplaining of his lot in France, regardless of the shrinkage of the franc. . . . Johnny Cunningham was elected again by the alumni in his area around Denver for another 2-year stretch on the Alumni Council. Said John, "they have to find someone who will take the time and money for the trip. I like it very much and having two more years gives me time to maybe really do something for the college.". . .

Those who have had the pleasure of knowing Larry Wallace, whose 2 sons Bob and Dick had outstanding records in the Air Corps, and who was an ex-roomy of Ed Shaw, Doc George Daniels,Doc Ray Barrett, Clint Carvell, Dick White and Les Brown, were pleased to see that he was promoted a couple of months back to full professor of English at Mt. Holyoke College. Larry is author of Fletcher, Beaumont and Company, Entertainers tothe Jacobean Gentry—a reevaluation of the contribution of Beaumont and Fletcher, early 17th century playwrights. Larry got his A.M. from Harvard, did grad work at Stanford U. before receiving his Ph.D. from Columbia. Previously taught at Wabash, Stanford U. and Harvard. Those of us who enjoyed at Hanover the opening Holy Cross football game last fall and stopped off for a very pleasant '18 luncheon at the Lord Jeffrey Amherst (Helen and Ted Hazen, Dorothy and Steve Mahoney, Ed O'Connor and the Earleys) enjoyed meeting Larry's wife Louise, Dir. of the Laboratory Theatre at Mt. Holyoke and instantly realized that at least part of Larry's success was due to an excellent shipmate.

'18's FALL REUNION, HANOVER, SEPT. 29. Don't miss it. Last year 40 or 50 wives and '18ers came back and enjoyed a most delightful weekend. It's a wonderful party. Last year Stumpie Barr, Ed Booth and Rolf Syvertsen arranged a memorable cocktail party and lunch before the game. Ah, 'twas a beautiful sight as the sun shimmered on Faculty Pond and bathed the lovely golf course. Rooms are scarce in Hanover then. Write now and make reservations. Treat yourself and the wife to a gorgeous safari in Hanover with old friends.

On the committee of the annual Armed Forces Dinner a couple of months back at Worcester was our own Tommy O'Connell, whose able son Jeff, graduating this June, probably has as many honors, if not more, as anyone in the class. Others graduating this June with distinguished records are Champ Smith (Ray's son), Len Smith (son of Herm), Dave Skinner Jr., Dick Hulbert (Red's son), Charlie Hood (Harvey's offspring), and Ted Hazen Jr., as well as the swimming team standout, Bill Duke, son of Florimond, throne Ajax of the Psi U house. . . . Probate Judge Don Macaulay (whose pretty Laura brought to the last reunion her loveliest dress for the dance, lay down for a nap and awakened after the party was over), who was a pilot in World War I and who served as City Solicitor in Springfield, Mass., for many years, and who was later apppinted by Gov. Bradford to the bench after having served 25 years,-and practicing before the Supreme Court, made a splendid talk a couple of months back before the local legion post on "Family Relationship and Our Courts." About 8 classes are supposed to give more to the Alumni Fund than '18 - but '18 is usually 2nd or 3rd from the top. Your gift keeps us on top.

Ina and Howard Gleason (always a steady bond man for years with Tucker-Anthony in Boston and member of Univ. and Boston City Clubs) were at the Hanover Inn a few weeks back. Les Brown too was there. . . . About the time Herm Whitmore was going through Tucson, Mildred and Bob Fish were marrying off their daughter Joan to a nice guy by the name of Bill McCord on March 27. . . . 'Ere this type has cooled, Eva and Bill Montgomery will probably be in NYCity from Kansas City, where they are very happy. . . . The close-knit Alpha Delts, the LeFevres of New Paltz, and the Youngs in Peekskill, N. Y., had dinner together a few weeks back. . . . (Brother Bob Fish was being written by ex-Congressman LeFevre to see if he and Mildred would come on.) . . . Al Rice, one of the early ones in Naval Aviation in World War 11, and who continues to pass fine physical examinations for the Navy, was elevated to the rank of Captain.

The President's Club, (leaders of the huge Metropolitan Life) was having a Convention in Wash., D. C. and up among the leaders was our own Bill Christgau. Recalling an invitation from Larry Pope to ring him if ever he was in Washington—he did. What a turnout at the Embassy Room at the Statler! Ed Garvey was out of town; Johnnie O'Gara couldn't be reached —Vic Opper was busy out in Oklahoma. Larry Pope did an amazing job and corralled Dick White, Dave McCoy, GeorgeHull, Stew Teaze and Ray Smith. From the bowing and scraping that night at the same hotel, and the following day during the Convention, passers-by who had seen Bill with this distinguished group, came to the conclusion that Larry Pope, Dick White, tycoons George Hull, Colonels Smith and Teaze, were outstanding Washingtonians and anyone seen in their company were thereafter considered top drawer. "If you want hospitality, you can't beat the Washington crowd," said Chris. "Dartmouth, Dartmouth challenge thus we fling—" The world knows Dartmouth for the way it's alumni give. June 30, last day.

One of the most attractive 45-day tours to London, Paris, Italy and under the direction of our own Charlie Kozminski, is leaving around July 1 and the overall price is reduced from $1290 to $1190. Charlie says this is the best buy in the 1951 season. . . . While the annual statement of the DeLaval Steam Turbine Co. listed our George C. Stoddard as Chairman of the Board, we understand he is to remain only in an advisory capacity but that this is merely a part of George's carefully thought out long range plan of combining some business with retirement. His 100-acre farm above Poughkeepsie, only a couple of hours from the city, is an extermely interesting place for George to try his ingenuity at farming and cattle raising, cartooning and painting. . . . Nothing made Pat and George Stoddard happier than the arrival on the scene of Linda and Bill Wright, who were on their way to visit son John, 6', 190 lbs., letter man at Andover, where son Bill was also a letter man last year (now at Stanford U.).

Bless his soul for reliably sending out news Jake Bingham writes, " '18ers active in Chamber of Commerce of the U.S. are William B. Wright, Mary's River Ranch, Deeth, Nev., who was elected Director from the 9th Election Dist. and Dr. Richard P. White, Executive Secy. Amer. Assoc. of Nurserymen, Inc., who appeared Apr. 30 at the annual meeting in Washington in a panel to discuss 'What you can do thru Organized Effort to Meet Today's Situation.'—l have a picture of RaySmith in '18 track suit. Do you wish me to send it? (pronto, Jake) Also a picture of Tri-Kap '18 delegation minstrel show picturing hew Cousins running a house of ill fame, with occupants PaulMather in a brassiere, Fat Rowell in tights and DonScully in ballet slippers." '18ers in Wash., N.Y.City and Boston, will be happy to learn that BillWright will be in Wash, probably every 90 days and all should have the pleasure of seeing him. Bill's top prestige in the cattle country will give him a fine chance to do a good job for the country thru the U.S. Chamber.

Tom Tarrant's and George Hull's old roommate, Lang Robinson (Springfield, Ill.) will be on with Martha as you read this, to see daughter Sally graduate from Wellesley. . . . Wanting to see JohnnyCunningham and Bill Wright, we had the pleasure of lunching with old Lafayette Esquadrille leader Herm Whitmore (led by Stan Jones and TomCampbell, Herm was the one who first showed Paris to our Ambulance Section. Gorry, man; that was terrific!). Looking in wonderful shape, as he always does, Herm had just gotten back from his Bth trip of 8200 miles each, driving each spring out to Laguna Beach, Calif. He's gone 21/2 times around the world in these trips; and at Laguna, daughter Jane is pleasantly occupied in a bookstore. Where Herm and Tilly have their greatest pleasure is helping out Tilly's sister and family whose husband has been crippled for many years.

THAT WONDERFUL SPRING REUNION, APRIL 20, N.Y. City. For a long, lontime, '18ers present will remember that gathering. Beginning shortly after 4 in the afternoon, the last voices were dimmed as they passed thru the Dartmouth Club door about midnight. Of a Fri. night in April, the '18 class had possession of a deserted Dartmouth- Princeton Club and really rocked the place. There was a lot of wonderful good fellowship, excellent singing with the splendid voices of Red Hulbert and Rog Howland, which was a pleasure to all, as Bob Knowles strummed the piano. There was good old Ed Healey, 'way from Niles, Mich., and Phil Sanderson, thru the very helpful clearing house of Beck and Al Gottschaldt down in Miami, had come all the way from Key West for the party and was so sorry Freddie Cassebeer wasn't present. Tom Shirley was down from Boston and ever so many men around the city, only 15 minutes from the club, would have given untold pleasure to these men alone that had come such a long distance. "The response of all loyal '18ers to the Alumni Fund this year has been terrific." (Dick Holton)

All the prodders did an amazing job and only prodders Dusty Rhodes and Al Rice were unable to attend. As the music went on into the evening, it reminded many of that night at our 20th Reunion in the big tent near Rich Hall, when Johnny Thayer kept the class in high voice till well into the night. Those present were Steve Mahoney (a bit under wraps and denied us the pleasure of a long stay because he was absorbed with a flock of newspaper men and customers in town for the National United Press week), deacon George Moulto?i Davis as hangRobinson was wont to call him (steady wheelhorse of the New Rochelle public school system of which few in the class have done so much), Johnny Johnston (do you know it was the then Governor of Mass. who would occasionally send a check to Johnny to keep him in Dartmouth ? Johnny took dictation—for he knew shorthand—from 9 profsin working his way through college. Marty Straus was one of Johnny's greatest benefactors, because for $1 Johnny would guarantee to type a theme without a misspelled word and he remembers one time when Marty had an enormous bill run up of $10 or $15 and was at the moment out of cash and he turned over to Johnny a beautiful topcoat that was probably worth 10 or 15 times the outstanding account.)

Others present were Gerry Geran (his heart was light and his voice was gay and he was a lot of fun). Gerry, like others, in the class, feels that Craven Lay cock was one of Dartmouth's greatest. "Why after being on pro and getting off he'd say, 'well, you've been punished enough—okay you can go to Montreal and play with the hockey team'." Leicester McElwain, who would have enjoyed like all of us seeing his old crony Spud Richmond was truly in high fettle with buddy Andy Ross—and all were looking for prodder Russell Rhodes who was missed. Dan Shea, abrim with good feeling (but won't let you put a hat on a bed) was there as was Dick Hoi ton who also had been prodding others to come, such as Walt Nelson, who carried a tough year as Pres. of the local Legion Post, but is now relaxing after completing a course at Rutgers U. on banking and now in another 2 or 3 weeks, Hazel and Walt are relaxing for a 3-weeks drive thru Florida and maybe examining places for their retirement.

Fortunate were the '18ers to have loyal BillWales present and also Russ Smith, even though he's busier than ever in the auto business and having "some interest in the mining field. Then there was Frank CI ah an e, and pounced upon by BillChristgau and others was Jules Van Raalte, whom the class had missed in several previous gatherings. Syl Morey was given a grand ovation but had to leave early—and Bennie Mugridge and Ed Healey lived over the old days in the Bridgman block. As beneficiaries of a Friday night party, the class enjoyed Walter Ross and Henry Hesse, who on Thursday nights could never make '18 dinners. Was Bill Christgau there? His endearing embraces in which he put. the lock-squeeze around the necks of Tom Shirley and Van Raalte and chewed Bennie Mugridge's ear, were truly something to see it was Chris too who auctioned off the bottle of scotch which Dave Garratt had graciously donated for the gathering. Missed at the party were many. Everybody had been posted to be 'on the lookout for good old Jim Duffy, Pres. of Riverside Metal Cos., Riverside, N. J., but something came up that he couldn't show.

PICTURE OF A BUSINESS EXECUTIVE RELAXING: Lyman H. Black '18, president of Black Manufacturing Cos. in Seattle, is also prominent in banking in the Northwest and serves as director of the Pacific National Bank and other firms.

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