1935

Well, Gents, here it is June and we come to the end of another season of our monthly informal chats and reports. There is quite a bit of news in the hopper and the deadline is on us. So here we go:

First, we want to announce a Class of 1935 picnic for all classmates living in the Metropolitan and southern Connecticut area. Announcements have been sent out, but some of you may have been missed. The date is Saturday, June 26, the place Cliff Mills home in Westport, Conn., known as "Storkhaven. The picnic will run from 1:00 p.m. till dark and the charge of $6 per person includes all food and drink. Wives are invited, of course, but please leave the children at home. If there is anyone interested in attending who has not received notice, please contact Hall Colton at the Continental Can Company, 100 East 42nd Street, New York City. Hall has kindly volunteered to act as chairman for this affair.

Incidentally, Hall reports that during a trip to Pittsburgh the last week in April he had a quick reunion with Roy Shattuch and his wife Ellen, plus two Pomeranian dogs. They had time for three beers while Roy reported that he is still teaching investment and business at the University of Pittsburgh, selling securities on the side and also practicing law. This apparently doesn't keep Roy sufficiently busy, so he is continuing as a Lt.-olonel in the Army Reserve:

We recently reported the promotion of Charlie Fleming as Director of the Research Division of the Standard Oil Development Company. Charlie has just hit the news again as the co-author of a paper entitled, "Control of Combustion Chamber Deposits," which he presented before members of the National Petroleum Association at their 51st semi-annual meeting in Cleveland, Ohio.

George Goodman, who owns and runs a chain store in Andover, Mass., has good reason to be proud of his mother. Last March, Mrs. Benjamin Goodman, whose 13 children, including George, received or are in the process of receiving college educations, was chosen as "New Hampshire Mother of 1954." In addition to George himself, he has a brother Richard, who also attended Dartmouth.

Here's a change of address we've just received: Fabian S. Ciolek, 5501 Peabody Avenue, Pennsauken 8, N. J. He recently lived in Upper Darby, Pa., and presumably is still with the U.S. Immigration Service in Philadelphia.

Incidentally, speaking of address changes, if you haven't already caught Art Bamford's "Tear Bag," your secretary has just moved to Scarsdale, N. Y„ living at 29 Walworth Avenue. Almost simultaneously, Compton Advertising moved from Radio City to 261 Madison Avenue, New York City, just half a block from the Dartmouth Club on 39th Street. This makes your old Uncle Reg feel like a stranger trying to settle into new quarters on both ends of his commuting trip.

And while we're on the subject of advertising, congratulations are due Bobb Chaney who has just been named a vice president of BBD&O. Bobb, as you know, is now assistant manager of the Minneapolis office.

Here's news of a fellow we haven't heard from in some time - Jim Stearns up in Brattleboro, Vt. Jim gave a series of Lenten organ recitals in the St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Brattleboro which received rather wide publicity in the area. While in college, Jim studied the organ under Homer Whitford and Don Cobleigh. Later, he became the organist and choir master in various churches, ending up at St. Michael's Episcopal in Brattleboro. Jim is a charter member of the American Guild of Organists, Vermont Chapter, and was dean of the state chapter from 1949 to 1951. He has directed the State Choir Festival in Rutland and a number of United Choir Festivals in Brattleboro.

Here's a clipping from Waterbury, Conn., announcing the appointment of Emil Petke as chairman of the Judicial Council Committee on Reorganization of the Courts to study and make suggestions to the Governor of Connecticut concerning various plans for court reform.

Our old friend, Hal Kennedy, is in the news again. Appearing as a guest speaker down in Knoxville, Tenn., Hal told his listeners:

"Movies and TV will improve just as fast as the intelligence and tastes of their audiences improve. Many people howl about the fare they get on TV and in the movies, and I can tell them that it is that way because a majority of the American audience wants it that way." Hal has a feature role in a movie entitled, "Riot in Cell Block II," which is now being shown nationally. He expects the picture to be quite a hit.

Back to the advertising business and news about Bo Kreer. Bo received considerable publicity in the advertising press this past April when he left his position as creative director for McCann-Erickson, Chicago, and joined Campbell-Mithun, Chicago, as vice president, assistant manager and co-ordinator of creative services. Between jobs, Bo and his good wife spent a relaxing vacation at the Westward Ho Hotel in Phoenix, Ariz. And the Chicago Tribune reported their trip photographically.

In Passaic, N. J., the citizens are forming a committee to work for the election of an impartial charter commission. At their first meeting, held last March, the principal speaker was Willard Heckel, assistant dean of Rutgers Law School and former legal assistant in the Montclair law department. Bill has been chairman of the Newark Citizens' Committee on Municipal Government since 1953. Looks like he will continue to be active for some time in the local government operation.

Here are some notes relayed along by EddieOffutt which missed the last "Tear Bag": From Harry Deckert - "No startling changes domestically. Business is holding its own and the Republicans are doing a good job. Only fly in the business ointment is union contract negotiations now under way. We're a little bloody but still unbowed."

From Rey Moulton up in Portland, Me. "Not much news. No more children. Four, ranging in ages from 5 to almost 17, keep us busy enough. 'Teen' and I have chaperoned house parties nine times in a row. Not enough noise at home, so we take on about 70 more responsibilities. It's a challenge and we enjoy it. Come 4:00 a.m., and I am not quite as peppy as I used to be, however. Saw DickMuzzy and Polly last weekend. Dick looks like a man of distinction. See you at the 20th!"

Among recent lucky visitors to the Hanover Inn were the Len Bryants and daughter from Niagara Falls, Monroe Hattenbach and son from Westport, Conn., and the GeorgeGoodmans from Andover, Mass.

Here's a note from Mac McCarty: "Whenever you can get them, I think you ought to keep using pictures like in the last issue. They are definitely an eye catcher and, I am sure, draw many more people to read the column." Mac is absolutely right, and I can only ask once again that whenever you have an opportunity to do so, forward me pictures of yourself and family. The only requirement is that you must appear in the picture.

In closing, I include my last reminder on the Alumni Fund for this year. Please, please, if you haven't sent in your contribution yet, do so now. Thanks for all your help. Have a good summer and we'll meet again in the fall.

Secretary, Compton Advertising, Inc. 261 Madison Ave., New York 16, N. Y.

Class Agent, 4515 Roxbury Dr., Washington 14, D. C.