1915
There is an interesting story back of the graduation this June of George Dyke's son, Gibson. The summer before his freshman year, he had his leg broken in eight or ten places while riding a half wild broncho. He came to college with his leg in a cast and after two or three weeks of classes was forced to enter the hospital. Gibson had to drop out and begin his freshman year all over. It apparently didn't do him any harm - for he graduated in three years with his class of '54 - with his Phi Beta Key intact. I understand he is back in Hanover this fall for his second year of TuckThayer courses.
At the annual meeting of the Dartmouth Alumni Association June 19, Bags Wanamaker was elected as one of the two vice presidents for the coming year. Your incumbent secretary was elected as a member of the executive committee.
A Tulsa newspaper credits Art Hornblow with stirring up somewhat of a hornet's nest out in those parts. It seems that it was decided to film part of the fabulous musical Oklahoma, of which Art is producer, in Arizona and California because Oklahoma "doesn't look enough like Oklahoma." Producer Hornblow said they would shoot a few scenes in Oklahoma and then leave the state because it had too many oil wells, airplanes and people. When he announced that he was planting fields of corn in Arizona to represent an Oklahoma scene, that was too much for some of the local politicos. It is rumored that Art might even find himself facing a congressional investigation, if the tempers of Sooner lawmakers don't cool off some!
Jack Ferguson says he can't quit working. This is quite apparent from an announcement by Buffalo Oil Company appointing Jack as vice president and manager of exploration. Jack says his residence remains in Tulsa. Wonder what he does on his days off!
Which reminds me that a new Class Directory would appear to be a "must" for our 40th next June. If and when you fellows should get a request for pertinent information vital to the directory, for gosh sakes, send it in quick. Don't let's draw any blanks!
Dr. Howard P. Sawyer has been appointed by President Eisenhower to the National Water Pollution Control Advisory Board. Commenting on the selection, Senator Styles Bridges of New Hampshire said: "I am very pleased. I urged this appointment because Dr. Sawyer is not only an able and respected physician but also because he has won widespread recognition as an expert in the field of water pollution control. I am confident Dr. Sawyer will make the same splendid contribution to the work of the national board as he has made to our program here in New Hampshire." Looks like a natural for Buster and GeorgeDyke to compare notes, doesn't it?
We are all greatly thrilled and pleased that the plaque to "Doc" Bowler has been consummated. We wish we all could have been present at the impressive unveiling ceremonies at the gymnasium during alumni reunion in June. Our own Jackie was there, of course, and it was pleasing to see that Mrs. "Doc" Bowler and Dickie were also present, as were President Dickey and Duckie Drake '14, who was instrumental in raising the funds for its accomplishment.
Zeke Carpenter, chairman of the board of the Carpenter Paper Company of Omaha, was nominated by President Eisenhower in June as Assistant Secretary of State for Personnel and Administration. Zeke said he was going "To Rely on Actions, Not Words" in Washington. Back in April, Zeke was elected a member of the advisory committee of the Associated Reciprocal Exchanges in Omaha. Seems like there's no stopping that young fella!
Harry Ellms put in an appearance down at Johnnie Johnson's on the Cape, prior to a trip out to the Coast. Later in the summer, Harry and your secretary had a very pleasant lunch together in New York and yackety-yacked all over the place. Harry was looking fine and says he hasn't felt so well in years. I understand he was headed for a check-up with JackBowler in Hanover.
Muriel Downing, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.Earle Downing of Marblehead became the bride of Harry Mapes Silvia of Cohasset on June 26 at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Marblehead. Mrs. William Silvia, sister-inlaw of the bridegroom was matron of honor and Mrs. Frederick Hayes of Allston was bridesmaid. William Silvia, brother of the bridegroom, was best man and George A. Downing and Ivan J. Martin, both of Marblehead, were the ushers. String and Grace held an outdoor reception for the newlyweds, with caterer's tent and punch tables making an attractive setting on their grounds.
Walter Wanger in a birthday acknowledgement sends greetings to all.
John D. Warren, Nashua, N. H., lawyer, announced himself as a candidate for the Re- publican nomination for Congress in the and district back in July. At this writing, results are not known - but - here's luck, John!
Just to show that there's human neighborliness - even in the Big Town - your secretary had three different parties, all strangers, buzz his apartment one evening to return odds and ends of cards, licenses, identifications and the what-not that a fellow carries in his wallet - all picked up where they had been scattered along a couple of blocks by a sneak thief who had lifted the wallet! What more can you ask in humanness! (Yeah - the money was gone, but fortunately, there wasn't much in it!)
The Art Nichols entertained the Phil Murdocks at their very nice home in White Plains one fine Sunday afternoon - including the thrill of watching a polo match - a new and interesting experience for us. We sure enjoyed it! Art is in good shape and, under Charity's careful guidance, continues to carry on at his job and never miss a day at the office. Keep 'em rollin', Art.
Charlie and Susan Griffith put on a fine party to welcome Takanaga Mitsui back to the States. A tasty buffet supper was served with all the fixings in their attractive and secluded rear yard with its beautiful rock garden backdrop. Charlie's "fixings," before, during and after, were most varied and expertly handled! Later in the evening, ail gathered round the piano inside and left little doubt in the neighbors' minds as to what gang the Griffiths were entertaining. Mitzi, the most youthful-looking of the bunch, was headed for Hanover to get his son, Mamoru, properly entered as a freshman at Dartmouth. Those on hand to greet Mitz and enjoy the festive occasion were the Roy Laffertys, the Kell Roses, Caroline (Mrs.Ray) Perry and the Phil Murdocks. Some weeKs later, Charlie reports that he and Susan had their usual breaKlast party in Hanover for four freshmen - Mitz' son, now called "Mori," another Japanese, Seiko Enbutsu, now called "Coe," Clayton Freeman, whose grandfatner is a friend of theirs, and David Whitmore who lives down the street from them in Glen Ridge. A senior, George Robison, was also in on the party. Charlie says: "The boys really ate!"
Russ Durgin is still confined and, as he enjoys letters, I am sure would welcome hearing from classmates. His address is 7 Glenwood Ave., East Northfield, Mass.
Norvie and Lois Milmore report their first grandson, William Frederick Seward, their daughter's third child, bora July 23. After a visit with their daughter in Muncie, Ind., home of the beautiful Ball State Teachers' College, they planned a stopover with son, Major Bill, and his wife in Alexandria, Va. Norvie thinks the birthday greeting a "bit of all right!"
Walt Kennedy of Yonkers also liked the birthday card idea. Says it "struck a chord and gives a guy the feeling of belonging." Glad you feel that way, Walt.
The Al Shermans took advantage of some anniversaries to spend a few days at New Ocean House, Swampscott, Mass., late in July - described as quiet and restful.
A wedding of interest to us all took place in Hanover in September. Patricia Bowler, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Jack Bowler, was married to Richard Durning Leggat at St. Denis Church. The bride is a graduate of Smith. The bridegroom was graduated from Deerfield Academy, Dartmouth '48 and Harvard Law School.
A late flash has it that the Bags Wanamakers are slated for a lengthy sojourn in Valencia, Venezuela. Bags was scheduled to leave October 15 for a short trip to get preliminaries lined up there on a U.S. Rubber project which he is to manage, after which he will return for final preparations for a two-year stay in that country. Don't let a little thing like that interfere with attending Reunion, Bags!
We '15sers seem to be switching a lot lately. Changes of address: Milton P. Ghee, Fielder, Sorenson & Davis, 130 Kearney St., San Francisco 8, Calif.; Dr. Hugh G. Rowell, 483 Monroe Ave., North Tarrytown, N. Y.; Adam A.Sutcliffe, 347 Main St., Pawtucket, R. I.; George F. Stow ell, 1512 Linhart St., Ft. Myers, Fla.; Russell L. Durgin, Japan International Christian University Foundation Consultant. 44 East 23rd St., N.Y.C. 10 (also 7 Glenwood Ave., East Northfield, Mass.).
Secretary, 301 East 53rd St. New York 22, N. Y.
Treasurer, 60 Stevens Rd., Needham 92, Mass.
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