1931
More than three months ago as I write, and approximately four months ago as you read, was the Big 20th. My natural and almost-unquenchable desire is to review it here or any place ad infinitum. But that wouldn't be fair to those '3iers who couldn't be there (and they are more to be pitied than censured). However, just a few odds 'n' ends to complete or clear the record: first, my deep and sincere apology to Greg Moore for omitting his name in the July (Reunion Issue) ALUMNI MAGAZINE listing of the Class of '3l Executive Committee; second, if you'd like one of the pictures of the gang at reunion, send me a buck and it'll be on the way to you; third, we made out O.K. financially, but we've got a dozen green shirts left over (sizes 40 and 42) and they're yours for any reasonable offer (reunioners paid $lO.OO, actual value $15.00)—just drop me a note and a check; fourth, thanks to so many of you for the warm words in the swell letters about your scribe's part in the reunion you know, of course, that nobody, but nobody, ever had more fun, was prouder, more thrilled, more gratified, more stimulated, more recompensed than I. Let's face it you're a good gang and it's a big charge to do things with and for you.
In the work department the king-sized work department the name of Bill Benger looms sharp and big. How 'bout that... Alumni Fund Derby winner for the second yearl Incidentally, you shou'.d know (since it's your money) that in that jfi over-the-top Fund total was $250 out of your class treasury given in memory of classmates no longer with us.
By the way, it's only right to call your attention to a probably obvious fact that these class offices do involve considerable work. My prime reason for mentioning it is that BillMinehan has accepted his election as Class Agent despite vast'.y and currently increased business responsibilities. For Bill and NedCampbell as News Letter Editor, Pete Evans as Treasurer, Charlie McAllister as Memorial Fund Chairman, these jobs mean hours of effort, evenings away from the family, deadlines to meet, etc. Give them a break; help all you can. It's really worthwhile, theirs and yours. Respond to their requests, write to them; they want to do it right for you, but they can't do it without you. Some of you who were at reunion remarked that the class seemed more unified than ever before. Your Committee believes that whole-heartedly; but you have to believe it, and want it, to make it so.
Out of the mail-bag: Dave Bender reports he sees Brant McCullough occasionally. We'd like that, too. Charlie McAllister adds to his civic and business honors, president of the N. Y. Life Underwriters Association, treasurer of N. Y. Association for Crippled Children and member of Million Dollar Round Table. Wall)> Rusterholtz forsakes the college teaching field to enter the family's home decorating business. (I know how you must feel, Wally, about the situation you outline; your views are sensible, but a little disturbing.) Ned Symonds married Mrs. Elizabeth Adair Deacon, Sunday, August 10.
Johnny Martin, State Auditor General, didn't make it for the Republican nomination to the U. S. Senate in the Michigan race. EdPastore is doing great and good things as program and personnel executive for Boys' Clubs of America. Ed Stokes is raising fahrenheits all over Beverly, Mass., with Timken burners. Beany Thorn, fittingly dubbed "Mr. Rotarian" by Hudson, N. Y„ confreres, was given a testimonial for 20 years' service as Club Secretary. I hope Beany, Eleanor and their fine youngsters fully realize that all of us share the Hudsonites' high regard for his nibs as "a citizen, family man, business man, sportsman and churchman." Art Birkett is the new Manager of Social Security Administration in Attleboro, Mass.... and he lives on Eisenhower Road, too! Johnny Benson was elected V. P. of Boston's National Shawmut Bank. Jack Warwick joins Kenyon & Eckhardt (ad agency) as V. P. and general executive. In case you're going to be in town, I'm with Lambert & Feasley, 60 E. 42 St., N. Y. C. Drop in, give me a buzz, let me see you whenever you're around these parts.
Reserved 'til the end of the column, only because the news is hardly 12 hours old the lucky winner of the Big Raffle, the proud possessor of four volumes of the Daily Dartmouth, 1927-1931, is Bill Little. They'll be sent postpaid, posthaste. Maybe Bill would like to be unofficial Class Historian, and cull some memories for 11s. It might be fun. We tried it briefly at reunion, but there must be more, much more, in those pages. The raffle added $240.00 to the treasury. Thanks.
Well, we're starting another year as 'giers. The first one was 25 years ago, believe it or not. We've known each other longer than you've known your wife. Yes, a long time . . . a good time. See you next month.
Secretary, Lambert & Feasley, Inc. 60 E. 42nd St., New York 17, N. Y. Treasurer, 1512 Spruce St., Philadelphia 2, Pa.
