1905

Halsey Loder returned early in April from a delightful vacation in Arizona, whither he went by air. He is enthusiastic about the weather and scenery there, using such terms as "wonderful and distinctive."

Royal Parkinson tells us of a pleasant visit he had with Walter and Molly Nourse, who had ventured over to the mainland from the fastnesses of Martha's Vineyard. Walter's activities are widely diversified: on the island he has become carpenter, teacher, actor, geologist, bird lover, gardener and organist. Have I missed anything, Walter?

Sliver Hatch, back from his trip south with Alva, is busy with the class fund. We read his Class Letters with interest and hope that by the time this appears in print, he will have hauled the class well over the top.

Gib Fall, I'm sorry to learn, will not find it possible to attend the class secretaries' meeting in Hanover May 2 and 3. He does expect, however, to attend the Eight-Class Dinner in Boston on May 9. He was expecting to leave for the Cape on the 7th.

Herford and Priscilla Elliott spent some two months in Somerset, Bermuda.

Another of our travelers is John Tuck. He returned April 4 from a two months' trip to the West Coast.

After returning from a good rest in Dunedin, Fla., where his son visited with him during the last week of his stay, Fred Chase wrote about attending the services for the unveiling of the bronze tablet in the Sage Chapel at Cornell on April 20, in memory of Rufus Day. The tablet is in a small chapel off the main church building, where memorials to the Cornell presidents are placed. Rufus Day's ashes will be placed in the crypt under this chapel. Dr. Vivian T. Pomeroy, a former minister at Cornell, made the dedication and conducted the brief services which were attended by Emily Day; two sons, Emerson and David; David's wife; Martha Emerson, Emily's sister; Fred Chase; two trustees of Cornell; and Cornell's President Malott and Mrs. Malott.

After the services, Fred was shown through the new administration building, called Edmund Ezra Day Hall, which has Rufus' name carved over the entrance and in the vestibule another tablet commemorating him. Emily Day showed Fred the resolutions and memorials adopted by the trustees and faculty, and he was struck by the frequent references to Rufus' ability in conducting conferences; his willingness to listen to others; and his sense of humor and understanding—traits well known to all his friends.

Latest reports as to Mrs. Donnelly state that she had been released from the hospital and was making a good recovery and would not be crippled. Her son Jim Jr. is now practicing law in Worcester with the firm of Cary, Cary and McCarthy and is planning to sell his home in Newtonville and live in Worcester. The class wishes for her a speedy return to health and strength.

As we prepare these items, plans are going forward for the Eight-Class Dinner in Boston May 9. Bob Harding, as usual, is our prime mover in this pleasant affair.

Likewise, C. C. Hills has arrangements well under way for our interim reunion July 11, 12, 13. We hope every man of good old '05 will make every possible effort to be there. That should be a must rather than a hope!

Who's Who in '05

HAROLD M. HASKELL, '05 From Claremont, N. H., came the son of a merchant to join Dartmouth '05. Vigorous, good natured and a worker then, he is all three now with no visible abatement.

Harold Haskell took the Thayer School course in Civil Engineering along with the academic college course, and had little time for extra-curricular activities. For six months after graduation he worked as a foreman for the Harlem Contracting Company in New York City. But before the end of 1905 he joined the City Engineer's stafE in Manchester, N. H. Here he remained as draftsman for a dozen years. While here (in 1908) he married Mary Garfield Murphy, whom he lost 40 years later.

In 1917 he entered the employ of the W. H. McElwain Shoe Company of Manchester, Nashua and elsewhere, as an engineer. With this company Mr. Haskell remained the next ten years. He was its layout engineer and chief draftsman for putting up the company's new and revolutionary plant for making shoes like Ford cars when his company was absorbed by International Shoe Company.

During the succeeding 25 years Harold has been with another shoe company, the J. F. McElwain Company. Both he and his company were growing. His concern now has 12 factories, seven in Manchester, four in Nashua, and one in Athol, Mass. For the past 25 years Mr. Haskell has been the executive plant engineer for these very modern plants. In case you have never been a plant engineer, this is a seven-day week, 24-hour day job. And with 12 plants it involves a certain amount of exercise. Obviously he supervises a considerable staff. His headquarters are in Nashua. A hard worker, who can meet emergencies and conquer difficulties good naturedly, Mr. Haskell has been no floater. Having risen to high responsibility and respect, Harold is now starting his second quarter century with this shoe company with his college vigor and cheerfulness. A class tribute to him would be for all to wear Thom McAn shoes.

During the war Mr. Haskell was New Hampshire Chairman of the National Committee for. Conservation- of;,Manpower in War Industries. He has as moderator for Nashua radio forums.

The Haskells have reared and educated two smart and likable daughters. Unable to go to Dartmouth, although there is said to be a shortage of girls there, both graduated from the University of New Hampshire—Genevieve in 1931, and Anne in 1944, after graduating also from Lasell Junior College. Genevieve, now Mrs. Wingate, and her husband own the Laconia Broadcasting Station, WLNH, and have recently disposed of the Nashua Station, WOTW. Anne, since her mother's death, keeps their attractive home and is active in civic affairs. Her father shares with her his enjoyment of Dartmouth football games, for which they sometimes take long trips.

Harold has two other harmless sports. He is fond of flower gardening and of shuffle board, but hasn't won his letter in either.

HAROLD M. HASKELL '05

Secretary, 358 N. Fullerton Ave., Upper Montclair, N. J

Treasurer, 8027 Seminole Ave., Philadelphia 18, Pa.

Class Agent, 11 Lakewood Rd., Natick, Mass.