1914
Congratulations to Ellie Buck on winning the James B. Reynolds Trophy - the top Class Agent. Of course we knew that, anyway, but it is nice to see him recognized.
It was a terrific shock to receive word of the death of Ray Wilkinson.
He had sailed on the Queen Mary from Halifax on 2 April, for an extended holiday in Cairo, Victoria Falls, Sabi River Bungalows and various other game preserves in South Africa, including Zulu Land and Capetown, Johannesburg, etc., and then back for a month in England. Ken Fuller had talked with him the night before he left and he started off with much enthusiasm and anticipation.
The Comet had left Rome in the afternoon and after a half-hour the pilot had radioed back that they were gaining altitude satisfactorily. This was the last contact, and several days later Ray's body was one of five picked up by the British aircraft carrier Eagle and transferred to Naples.
Ray had made a bequest to the College to be accumulated and known as "the 1914 Fund," and also left a portion of the residuary estate, after death of all life tenants, as he expressed it, "in acknowledgement of my indebtedness to Dartmouth which gave to life a range, depth, and color before unknown."
From time to time we continue to see or receive notices of Jack Harris to this or that organization as a cost accountant. Let's hope that Jack will keep the reunion dates open and be with us in June.
Speaking of Jack Harris, one just naturally thinks of Myron Files, who retires this month after forty years at Tufts College. When Myron really gets settled in the state of Maine, we are going to fish around for an invitation to visit him with all the sons, daughters and grandchildren.
In February, The State, a magazine published in North Carolina about that state, had a feature article about Matt Hallett. We did not see the article so cannot give the contents to you.
Two new addresses this month: Alan M.Overton, 119 Arcadia Drive, Terre Haute, Ind.; James M. Wulpi, 11 Patricia St., Apt. 15, Binghamton, N. Y.
Some weeks ago Ham Barnes had a coronary occlusion and was hospitalized at the Jane Brown Memorial Hospital in Providence. Latest reports are that he is making satisfactory progress.
After several years in New York, ClydeBuckley has returned to his home office of United-Carr Fastener Corp., in Cambridge, Mass., as merchandise manager for the Snap Fastener Division. He is living in his old home town of Needham and may be reached at 25 Lake Drive in that town.
In the November issue of Chemical & Engineering News was a photo of Jesse Babcock in a group. Jess is development and research vice president of Hooker Electro-Chemical Co., at Buffalo. To quote from the caption,
"He is one of those rare persons in whom are combined a keen technical mind and a jovial personality, which are a constant inspiration to his staff." The company is in the middle of a thirty-million dollar expansion program.
As of the present moment there are a total of 87 reservations for reunion, which is a very excellent return for the last of April. Looks like one of the best yet.
Some time ago we mentioned that mail to Mrs. Paul Hazelton was being returned. Fortunately Bert and Louise Wood have kept in touch with her over the years and they send the following address: (also note the change of name) Mrs. E. F. Gillespie, 929 Park Ave., New York 28, N. Y. Bert adds, "Even though I shall be with you only in spirit you know that I am wishing only the best for all of you at the fantastic fortieth."
There were no notes last month. Reason: Just before they were due to be mailed, the printer's copy of Jack's Newsletter arrived and I could see no reason for copying it. I had nothing different.
This will be the last time that you will ever have to read my dribble. The July notes are restricted to reunion and the new Secretary will have to worry about them. It has been a lot of fun over the eleven or so years and brings back only the fondest memories. The many, many letters have brought joy and sunshine in most cases, but some have necessarily brought sorrow and unhappiness. In any case, thank you for the privilege; but I must admit that I am glad that this is the end.
Secretary, 88 Sea St., N. Weymouth 91, Mass.
Class A sent, 152 Stuyvesant PL, Staten Island 1, N. Y.
