1924
Many happy returns! At any other time of the year, that little greeting might suggest a birthday, with all its attendant festivities, but in March—Oh Brother! But aside from our annual engagement with the gentlemen of the Internal Revenue department, March isn't such a bad month at that. It signals the breakup of winter, the advent of spring, and, of course, the annual 1924 Father and Son dinner at Hanover.
As was announced last month, the date has heen definitely set for March 14. Rumor has it that Tuss McLaughry will be the feature attraction, but don't sue us if we're wrong. Many things can happen between now and the middle of March. What is certain is that we have been guaranteed a bang-up program by our Co-chairmen, Jim White and Dick Morin, and a grand time is in store for any and all who can wend their way north to Hanover. Even though you may not read this until just a few days before the dinner, last minute reservations will be welcomed, so come along if you get the urge. Why not bring Mom, and make it a real party? We'll see you at the Inn.
At this time of the year it is inevitable that our thoughts turn toward the approach of another Alumni Fund Drive. Year after year the outpouring of funds from the great body of Dartmouth alumni constitutes nothing short of a continuing miracle, for year after year the dollar total continues to increase. In keeping with the general trend, contributions from our Class have also been on the rise. Unfortunately our increase has not kept pace with the rest of the College, and consequently we have not maintained our relative position in the roll call of the Classes.
As we all know, Harr Ranney has accepted the responsibilities of leadership in the 1953 campaign, and will act as our Class Agent. Harr brings a great enthusiasm to the task that lies ahead and has already put in many hours laying the groundwork-for the drive. Throughout the fall and winter he has been corresponding with classmates all over the country and has a working committee of 50 men who have agreed to assist in handling this all-out effort of our Class. These men are ready to go to work, but they need your support. Start thinking seriously about your proper share in this great undertaking so essential to the well being of Dartmouth. It is time to re-evaluate our giving in terms of increased costs, the depreciated dollar, and all the other contributing factors that go to make the Alumni Fund a "must" in the fiscal life of the College. Start thinking about it now, and be ready when one of the committee calls.
Once again it was our great pleasure to receive the annual report of the Webster Place Burleighs. In place of the traditional Christmas card, Joe Burleigh and his family get out an "annual report" giving a newsy and very readable account of their comings and goings during the year. It's a wonderful idea, and certainly more interesting than the more prosaic type of card. Joe has one son, Hugh, with the Army in Bayreuth, Germany. His tour of duty is nearly ended and is expected back sometime this spring. The oldest son, Joe Harry, is working in the Boston area, while the youngest, Peter, is still busy with Scouting. Any time you are in the vicinity of Franklin, N. H., why not drop in and meet the author in person? He'll be glad to see you.
Such is the modesty of many of our friends and classmates that one has to depend on others for news concerning their activities. Through the cooperation of Coggy Broer, Secretary of the Class of '27, we learned that Ockie Hecht has recently been named president of the Owens-Iliinois Inter-America Corp. This is a wholly owned subsidiary of the famous Owens-Illinois Glass Company, and it was formed to promote the export of all the products of the parent company to countries in the Western Hemisphere. Ockie has been with O-I since 1927, and has been in charge of their export trade since 1930. In addition to his responsibilities as president of the new outfit, Ockie will continue as manager of the international division which will handle sales in countries throughout the world. What with one job or another, it would seem that Ockie will be a busy boy, with lots of room to play around in. Our congratulations and best wishes for his continuing success.
From the columns of the New York Times we learned that Bob Wilkinson has been appointed Police Surgeon by Police Commissioner George P. Monaghan. Bob has had a successful career in medicine. Graduating from Harvard Medical School, he served his internship at Harlem Hospital from 1927 to 1929, and has served the hospital since that time in the department of surgery. Bob was a Major in the Army Medical Corps during World War II, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Bob and his family live at 251 West 138th Street, New York, where he carries on his extensive practice.
Lt. Col. Morris Fiterman has recently arrived in Korea where he is serving as division surgeon of the famous 3rd Infantry Division. This is one of the crack outfits which have made such an outstanding record during the Korean fighting. Morris is a veteran of World War II, and has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart for wounds received in action, and the Victory Medal. He was called back to active duty oyer a year ago, and, after serving at various training camps, was assigned for overseas service. He is right in the thick of things now, and we all wish for him the very best of luck and a safe return.
Harr and Edith Ranney, Ed and MaryWinsor and Johnny and Betty Mauk were all in Hanover during the past winter. Lest there be some thought that these stalwarts turned northward for one last try at the ski jump, or to take the twisting turns of a downhill schuss, let it be said unequivocally that they were all there on business. Harr went up to attend a clinic for Class Agents, while Ed and Johnny took part in the deliberations of the Alumni Council. Needless to say, the presence of the distaff side did much to alleviate the hardships of the journey, and guaranteed that business was mixed with at least a modicum of pleasure.
Johnny and Betty started their return trip to Seattle by way of New York, and it was our good fortune to spend a few hours with them at the Waldorf. Frank and Emily Granata joined us for lunch, and Class affairs were the subject of considerable conversation. Frank and Emily have moved into a new home at 45 Duncan Road, Grimes Hill, Staten Island, and one of these days we're going to try to find it. As we understand Frank's directions, you just go over a bridge and turn left.
Odds and Ends from Here and There— Frank L. Harrington has just been elected a director of the Guaranty Bank & Trust Company of Worcester. Just one more responsibility for an already busy man. Wonder what he does in his spare time.... Sumner Robinson was one of the featured speakers at the New England Sales Management Conference held in Boston in January.... Cedric Foster continues to be one of the great attractions on the lecture circuit, and news of his success reaches us from here, there and everywhere. .. .We were sorry to hear that Dave Perry had suffered a heart attack early this year. Reports are that Dave is doing nicely and is now resting at home after a long siege in the hospital. We feel sure Dave would be glad to hear from you. Why not write him at 225 Post Road, Weston, Mass.?
Of special interest to '24 men is the news carried in this month's Green Teams section about Ralph Miller of Hanover, a '24 son. Young Ralph won the Skimeister honors at Dartmouth's Winter Carnival and on the following weekend did the same thing in the Williams Carnival ski meet.
That winds things up for the time being. We'll be back next month with some more news. See you later.
Secretary, 328 Orchard PL, Ridgewood, N. J. Treasurer, 1312 Greenleaf Blvd., Elkhart, Ind.
