1933

The Alumni Fund is on. Remember, "Give early and often/' If you haven t sent your check, you can still qualify for the former; if you have already sent your check, you can qualify for the latter.

One of our hotter pieces of news for this month was the announcement of the publication by Harvard University Press of TheWorker Speaks His Mind on Company andUnion by the Rev. Ted Purcell, a significant research report tending to establish the fact of a desired dual allegiance by the rank and file worker to his company and to his union in our complex industrial society today. However, we have been soundly and roundly scooped in making this announcement by most of this column's lesser competitors who work under closer deadlines, such as the ChicagoNew World, many other important newspapers, Time (February 1), and even (et tu, Brute!) the DARTMOUTH ALUMNI MAGAZINE, which published Ted's picture and write-up near this column for last month. Nevertheless, let it be said that we have sent for, received and paid for (Harvard University Press; $6 - adv't) the book and have started reading it. It is exciting reading for a research repfert, since it deals with human beings and their desires, fears, likes, dislikes and everyday living. The reader can gain an answer for himself to many questions concerning today's industrial society about which he must have often wondered. In due time, we hope to have our copy autographed by the author, whom Time refers to as "the Packinghouse Padre" and (from wearing a white coat to meet sanitation rules) "the White-Frocked Priest.

There's plenty of other hot news in the hopper. For instance, on February 2 President Dickey announced the appointment of J. RossGamble as Special Assistant to the President. In his new capacity, Ross will continue to be concerned primarily with development activities, covering corporate as well as bequest and estate planning matters. He will, in addition, be available for special assignment by the President on other phases;of the work of the College.

Also, the New York Times on February 13 stated'that the U. S. Steel Corp. had announced the appointment of William H.Lang, its assistant treasurer, as president and treasurer of the company's new subsidiary, the United States Steel Homes Credit Corp. The new financial subsidiary was formed to strengthen the competitive position of U. S. Steel Homes' dealers by providing construction, financing and assistance in the marketing of mortgages on erected houses.'

Also, David Andrew Ross Babson was born February 17 to Gus and Carolyn Babson. Gus, who has been in the production business for some time, is now the father of six - a boy, four girls in a row, and now David Andrew. Congratulations to the Abou Ben Babsons! Gus and Carolyn are informed that there is a '33 papa of seven and may be interested in shooting for a record. Your reporter has not had the opportunity to check his files, so will the seven-fold pater please write in and confirm the vital statistics. Coincidently, I have before me a clipping from the Brockton (Mass.) Enterprise & Times of January 14 stating that George M. Rideout (whose family of six has just been tied as above set forth) was to be the speaker at the 19th annual Babson night program of the Old Colony Advertising Club, talking on the "Business Outlook for 1954." It would appear obvious what the Babson night program is, and we can't think of a better expert to discuss this business frankly and fearlessly than George. We shudder to contemplate the outlook for 1954. However, lest some of you should get any wrong ideas, let us hasten to add that George is vice president of Babsons Reports, Inc.

Also, Kenneth W. Henchey of Wakefield, Mass., has been appointed assistant manager of the Benefit & Title Department in New England Mutual Life Insurance Company's home office. Ken has been with the company since 1933.

Also, the New Britain (Conn.) Herald of December 30 announces that Aid. John S. BlackJr. was reelected president of the Dartmouth Club of Central Connecticut. What's the Aid, stand for, Sam? Aldernate? Speaker for the evening was one Meek, "who briefly outlined investments and property holdings of Dartmouth." When 1933 puts its shoulder to the Memorial Fund and the Alumni Fund, John's outline of the investments and property holdings of Dartmouth can be substantially expanded.

Also, Mr. Arch Delmarsh recently visited in Hanover.

Also, reaching farther back, a quote from Variety of September 2, 1953, "Coming video season will find a real sleeper among the agency lineups on network shows, with Sullivan, Stauffer, Colwell & Bayles (S. HagenBayles) moving into the upper echelon of the Madison Ave. ranks, both in number of shows on the nets and in radio-TV billings. Agency will have a direct stake in no less than twelve TVers on the four networks, and will show total radio-TV billings of $13,000,000."

Also, reaching still farther back in the bag, a note from Dick Lyon passed on to your reporter reads, "Son No. 2, Richard H. - boin February 26, 1953." similar note from BertThorstenberg states, "Son, Eric Edward, born September 24, 1951."

Tune in again in spring fever time. We'll be back if we get the facts, M'am!

VICE PRESIDENT: Henry W. Rigby '34 was recently elected Vice President of the Champion Paper and Fibre Co., Hamilton, 0., in the field of operations. He was formerly Assistant to the President, and is a graduate of Yale Law School.

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