1930

Those of us in the Class of 1950 have remembered events of the past, particularly on the local Hanover scene, when Pat Weaver was the center of attraction, comment and envy. (Don't ever say that you have forgotten the fact that 1930 introduced shorts to the established haberdashery of American manhood!!) Once again, although on a national and international scale, Pat has become the focal point of comment in the business and entertainment world. Pat's picture appeared on the cover of the August 21 issue of Business Week and the featured article of that edition was the detailed story of the colored "Spectaculars" broadcast by NBC, of which Pat is president. There is a great deal concerning television which most of us do not know, but it is perfectly clear that Pat is at the top of the heap of this fast growing and developing industry, - a spot where those of us in 1930 would have said he was sure to be.

Most of us in the New England area are continuing the clean-up process after hurricanes Carol and Edna. For the greater part, however, the damage appears to be fallen trees or broken limbs where we find that, in attempting to saw and split up such timber, our muscles are not all that they used to be or that we would like to think them. Fran Horn purchased a summer home in Provincetown during the late summer but said that he was fortunate that the hurricanes merely toppled one of his chimneys and took one of his trees. Fran's 12-year-old son removed the mast from his small sailboat the night before the winds and was pleased to see that it was one of the few boats in the harbor which rode out the storm. This is the fourth year Fran's family has been in Provincetown for the summer and Fran wishes he could be there for longer than his comparatively short vacation period. It appears that another Thirtyman has the same idea about Provincetown. Larry Richmond has, we understand, one of the most attractive places in Provincetown. is Commodore of the local yacht club and is recognized as a real sailor. Unfortunately, Larry's 210 International sailboat sank during hurricane Carol but it was hoped that it might be raised with little damage.... Bob Blanchard permanently left Virginia during the late summer and moved to New York City where he is now with International Business Machines. Bob, Page and their boys are now residing at 83 Ganung Dr., "Torbank," Ossining, N. Y.

One of the youngest members of the 1930 family is Alan L. Fisk Jr., who. was born on June 23, 1952, a vital statistic which we are late in reporting but which should be added to complete our records. We understand that this youngster has already been entered with the Class of 1973!... Most of our current news has, of late, revolved around the sons and daughters of Thirtymen which is only natural when we consider the extent to which our young ones occupy our time and interest. ...Dave Rubin's daughter, Ann Judith, established an enviable scholastic record this past year .when she graduated with third high honors in her class of 766 from Jamaica High School. She was the recipient of a New York State Scholarship and this fall is attending Queens College with plans for a teaching career.... In early September my morning Boston newspaper carried the picture of attractive Beverly Ann Butterworth, the oldest daughter of Ed Butterworth. Beverly Ann graduated from Northampton School for Girls in June and entered Bradford Junior College in September.... The newspapers also reported the engagement of Ann Rockefeller to Rev. Robert L. Pierson, an Episcopal minister who is now assistant priest at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church in the Bronx. Ann is Nelson Rockefeller's eldest daughter and entered her junior year at Wellesley College this Fall.

Eleanor and Charlie Raymond joined the McFarlands in spending the first weekend in October with Gwen and Dick Bowlen at their attractive home in Reading, Vt. Most of you probably know of Dick's long interest in raising foxhounds, but with the rural Vermont environment Dick has not only taken up skiing but has so imbibed horsemanship (via the interest of his two daughters for whom he bought a horse) that it would not surprise us at all if Dick were soon to be an active participant in the trail rides which are limited to the more experienced horsemen and horsewomen in the Woodstock area. Not only did the Raymonds and McFarlands enjoy their stay with the Bowlens, but the entire group went over to Hanover for the Navy game. By now the newspaper reports of that fantastic game will have told you all about it, but they cannot fully describe the beautiful color of Balch Hill and the surrounding countryside. Apparently the seats in the uppermost rows of Memorial Stadium are saved for those who may be old in years but young in spirit. In any event, we found that our tickets were in the next to the top row of the stadium but we were in the select company of several others of our classmates. Mary and Tom Dunnington were there from Dover, N. H., with their two children. We learned that Tom had recently sold his hardware store in Dover and is now engaged in some aspect of the real estate business. Kathleen and Dave Latham arrived in time to see the second half of the game. The Lathams have six children in private schools which, as Dave put it, "rather keeps me on the go." Kay and George Lord were also in our group and I believe it is one of the first times in my recent memory when Dr. Lord was not paged on the loudspeaker system during the course of the game. Billie and Boof Perkins were also in the group, having come up from Manchester. It has been an active summer for Boof and Billie, what with the marriage of their daughter Penny and the preparation for their son's, Charles', entrance into Dartmouth this fall. Undoubtedly there were many other Thirtymen with their wives at the game, but your Secretary's eyes failed to see them.

By the time you are reading this column, the meeting of 1930's executive committee will have been held in New York on October 29. The notes in next month's column will advise you of the action taken at that meeting which will consider the many important activities of 1930 during this 25th-Reunion Year.

THE ADVANTAGE OF BEING THE BOSS: When Gina Lollobrigida, Italian film beauty,visited Rockefeller Center, New York, Vic Borella '50, vice president and general manager ofthe Center, decided that squiring her about was a job he ought to handle personally.

Secretary, 294 Washington St., Boston, Mass.

Treasurer, 56 Jennys Lane, Barrington, R. I.

Combined Fund Chairmen, 11 E. Hubbard St., Chicago 11, Ill.; EDWARB R. SCHUSTER, 905 Bushwick Ave., Brooklyn 21, N. Y.