1945
At times I curse the fact that I must .send in my notes a month before they are published . .. and this is one of those times. So much has happened in the last month and so many items of interest have appeared that I wish you could all hear about them now (January 5) instead of in the middle of February. It just doesn't seem right that you should have to wait so long but, "C'est la vie," or something.
First on the list of December events, of course, is your scribe's wedding. I had a very personal interest in that. And, after I see the pictures, I'll be able to tell you more about it. It was just like being inducted into the army (without the physical). First I was sworn in, then I was handed over to the reception sergeant who told me to stand here, go there, do this, say that. By the time I got through, I had no idea what had happened, but I had acquired a very nice roommate. Also had a very sore hand. I swear every man who came through the reception line was six feet tall and had a grip like a steel trap. For some strange reason or coincidence Gertie and I found ourselves honeymooning in the vicinity of Hanover (a little town in New Hampshire). We saw lots of people: Bob Allen, Nick Sandoe, Mary, Tommy and ?; Jack Gile, Sally and Susan; A 1 Foley, Eddie Jeremiah and the Tanzi's. Peg Broderick brought me up to date on things around the village and elsewhere; namely, Topsfield, Mass., where Jim Broderick and family reside. All in all, a wonderful time. And I certainly indoctrinated Gertie in the Dartmouth way of life.
N0w.... a first. At least this is the first one I've encountered in my short tenure as secretary, and I want to make sure that it receives proper publicity. To Mr. and Mrs. John Q.Gooding were born on November 7,... twingirls. Their names are Dottie Quincy and Ella Phillips. John, whose feeble handwriling disclosed either his agitation or his exuberation, states plaintively that "inside of five minutes the men of the house lost their majority." Double congratulations, John and Ethel. And, as prophesized a few issues back, Barney Oldfield and Molly found that Santa came camouflaged as a stork this year. His precious package was delayed by the Christmas rush even though it was mailed way last spring. Anyway, she, Mary Rebecca, did arrive in time to be listed on 1952's income tax returns. December 30, was the date: 7 lbs., 12 oz., the weight. Some Christmas present! Hope to get a look at you in March, Mary. And that's all the wahhooo-waaaaaas have for this month. Was hoping that Mary Sandoe would oblige, but nothing as yet so I'll have to go on.
I have an item here which says that HankDutcher was running for the New York State Assembly last fall on the Democratic ticket from Monroe County. How about it, Hank, did you make it or were you a victim of the Republican sweep? Rex Felton has moved from Syracuse back to the old hometown, Tiffin, 0., where he has opened a Life, Health and Group Insurance department for the firm of Garrett, Reed, Felton, Inc. The latter Felton was Rex's father, one of the founders of the concern. Well, "Toon," how's it feel to be home again? Rex's address is 232 Franklin St., for those who want to know.
In Korea is Frank Mace, a captain in the First Marine Air Wing. The news comes to me via Rod Walser from Frank's mother. Thanks loads, Mrs. Mace. Also back in Korea is Captain Howie Sawyer after ten months in Texas. Howie's with an Evacuation Hospital. All this from his wife Anne, who says she hopes to go to Japan in a year. Keep me posted, Anne! And Rod passed on the information that Steve Hull expects to be released from the Marine Corps in June. Steve says he sees Fred Campbell now and then and that Fred has been integrated into the regular Marine Corps.
My thanks to Francis A. Robinson 'OB for passing along the following news about his son Wendell Robinson. Wendell and wife Agnes are stationed at Tucson, Ariz., where he is adjutant of a bomber wing. A 150,... they are the parents of Miss Lisa Margaret Robinson, born December 7, 1952. By the time this news gets out, the Robinsons should be home in Des Moines, la., for Shorty will have completed his 21 months' extra service. Congratulations on all counts!
John Leggat, recently of the U.S. Marine Corps, pops back into the news. I saw him at a hockey game this fall where he told me he was practicing law in Lowell, Mass. I now have a clipping announcing his engagement to Miss Ruth Curtiss of Corning, N. Y. Ruth is a graduate of Chatham Hall, Bradford Junior College and Garland School. They plan a spring wedding.
And from the Hanover Inn comes news that the following have found time in this busy world to return to the scenes of their College days: Bill Portman and wife, Mr. andMrs. John Phelps, Mr. and Mrs. Griff Strasenburgh, Bill Donohue and Win Burbank.
Of extreme importance to the class as a whole and as individuals is the appointment of Stan Newton as '4s's new class agent. As I have said before, this is a difficult job at best and a near impossible job at worst. It cannot be a one-man job by its very nature. It calls for cooperation, concern and contribution. Cooperation from all who are contacted to help; concern by all of us as to the success of the job; and contribution to maintain and raise our level of participation. Without these, the class agent is only a title. Well. Stan's the man! You'll be hearing from him!
Secretary, Middlesex School, Concord, Mass. Treasurer, 48-B Court Dr., Wilmington, Del
