1924
Latest reports from the wire services direct from the paddock at the Hanover track indicate that the 1954 running of the Green Derby is now making the far turn and is heading into the backstretch. The 1924 entry got off to a fast start and grabbed a favored position well up in front of the pack. Since then the horses have been closely bunched with our hay burner running a smooth race under the expert handling of our experienced jockey, Harr Ranney. Harr and his committee of handlers put in long, painstaking hours preparing our nag for the race of his life, and the results of this conditioning are being seen in the early going. From here on it is largely a matter of how much support the 1924 entry gets from its backers in the stands. The hot dope, straight from the feed box, is to get a substantial "bet" down now! Put it right on the nose, and get yourself a place at the finish line to watch our entry come home a winner. THIS IS OUR YEAR!
Turning aside from the jargon of the race track, let's give some serious thought to this year's campaign. Our real efforts should be concentrated on achieving our assigned quota for the first time in this, or 30th Reunion year. This can readily be done by a little broader participation, and a little extra oomph in everyone's contribution. Last year we missed the goal by less than $300! Think of it! A measly $300! With a little added help right down the line it should be easy to make up this deficit, and go far ahead to set a new record of giving for 1924. This is the month to get your check off to Hanover. A contribution at this time is doubly helpful, for it enables your committee to concentrate more effectively on the delinquents during the hectic closing weeks of the campaign. Give those hard-working lads a break, and send your gift in today. Remember - THIS IS OUR YEAR!
Wes Blake, chairman of our reunion committee, has announced that plans are complete for our big 30th Reunion. The committee has been hard at work, and every detail has been taken care of in order to insure one of the greatest reunions ever. By the time this reaches you, you will already have received the full story via a special reunion mailing piece, and the applications will be flowing in. As this is being written we already know of a score of men who have jumped the gun, and have indicated that they will be on hand. Get on the band wagon and join the trek to Hanover for the big weekend of June 18-19-20. Let's celebrate our 30th with a record turnout, and make this a big family party. Everything is set, so send in your application and join the fun.
Through the courtesy of C. C. Hills 05, we received a clipping culled from the January issue of The Miami (Ohio) Alumnus anent our friend Bill McNiff. Dr. McNiff, as he is known to the student body, was elected "Ideal Dad of 1953" and the title was officially bestowed between the halves of a football game last fall. Bill has been teaching history at the Ohio school since 1929 and has made his influence felt far beyond the close confines of the classroom as a counselor of the students and as adviser on various undergraduate activities.
A month or so ago we were delighted to receive a letter from Leo Stone. At that time he was enjoying a little rest and relaxation from his hectic professional life in New York. Leo received his M.D. from Michigan in 1928 and took his required years of hospital training, specializing in neurology. During his professional career he has shifted from neurology to psychiatry, and finally to psychoanalysis, as a specialty within psychiatry. (Editor's Note: We don't understand any of this, but that's what the boy said.) Leo is now in private practice in New York, and is connected with the New York Psychoanalytic Institute where he serves as an instructor as well as the medical director of the Institute's Treatment Centre. Leo is one of the many who have indicated that they plan to be on hand, with their families, for the reunion.
Another, more recent, correspondent is Ed Streater, our Minnesota lumber executive. Ed has been with the Botsford Lumber Company throughout his business career, and is now credit manager and chief of the accounting department for that big line-yard company. Ed used to travel a lot in connection with his business, but, as with all of us, distances are now a little longer, and hills a little steeper than they used to be, so that most of his time is now spent in the home office which is within walking distance of his home. Speaking of home, Ed and Jean, with their 12-year-old son Scott, are now living in what Ed describes as "a new, old house" at 315 West 7th Street, Winona. Ed says the new place has lots of rooms, so any wandering classmates won't have to seek the soft side of a board should they find themselves in his vicinity.
Paul Synnott, writing on the letterhead of Time, tells us that he has just recently begun his 29th year as a member of the advertising staff of that famous magazine. Paul and his family are living just outside of Stamford, Conn., where they built a home on several acres of land in that beautiful countryside. Paul's oldest daughter will enter Colby College this fall. His son is a freshman at Canterbury School, and the youngest daughter attends the New Canaan Country School. Paul, like others in the class, is an aviation enthusiast, and owns a half interest in a seaplane that is based at the Stamford Harbor. He writes, "During the summer we have a wonderful time making weekend trips to Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and other points of interest. Sometime in May I hope to fly up the Connecticut Valley to Hanover with Bill Duke, who graduated a few years ago." Once he has found the flight plan up the Valley, perhaps Paul will fly up for reunion and give us an extra, added attraction. Who knows?
For a good many years Ernie Hickok has been writing his own ticket as special agent of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Ernie's sons are both married and Sally, the youngster of the family, graduates this June from the University of Vermont. She is to be married on June 26 to Paul Bousquet of the skiing Bousquets of Pittsfield. Ernie makes a special plea to all ski enthusiasts to patronize the Bousquet Ski Area in order that the young couple can make enough for him to retire. Ernie's chief outside interest continues to be Republican politics. He has long been identified with the city government in Summit, N. J., his home town, serving on the City Council for nine years, during which time he served a three-year term as president. At the present time Ernie is a member of the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, and is seeking renomination in this year's primary. Union County residents please note. For relaxation Ernie goes in for fishing. He has just bought 25 acres in Dutchess County, N. Y., where he expects to build a summer camp for fishing and general recreation. He hopes to get at this soon, in order that he can take up serious fishing while he still has strength to haul in a line.
That's it for now. Don't forget that all-important check to the Alumni Fund. Make it bigger and better than ever. We're counting on your support. We'll be around again next month. See you later.
30th REUNION-JUNE 18-19-20!
REUNION ROOMS: Dormitory reservationcards received in late April must be returnedto the Bursar by June 5, after which datespace may not be available.
SUMNER ROBINSON '24, well known in the sales management field, has been named Vice President for Sales of National Homes Corp., Lafayette, Ind. He was formerly Vice President of Bigelow-Sanford Carpet Co., New York.
Secretary, 328 Orchard PI., Ridgewood, N. J.
Class Agent, Cherry Lane, R.F.D. 1, Morristown, N. J.
