1937
At the time this was written several of us had just returned from a most delightful weekend in Hanover, N. H., the home of Dartmouth College. I mention that because a great many who read this column have not yet taken time to send off that contribution to the 1954 Alumni Fund. There are not many days left so do it now and help put us over the top. If we succeed in making our objective, we are all set with a Class Agent for years — if not, goodness knows what Bialla that composer of masterful missives might do - even now he is in the depths of depression and melancholia.
Apparently every year about May Day the officers of each class gather together at Hanover to soak up atmosphere and swap ideas on how to extract news and support from fellow classmates. Some of the suggestions were amusing if not fantastic. One secretary mentioned that when the monthly deadline for class notes arrived and still no word from the boys or their wives, he announced the birth of twins for some, the moving to Tahiti for others, etc. If this didn't bring lengthy if not indignant replies from those so maligned, he pronounced them deceased.
Although I'm not threatening to resort to these methods, it is a thought and you haven't written many newsworthy notes.
In connection with the meeting, Art Ruggles, Treasurer; Rowley Bialla, Class Agent; FranFenn, Memorial Fund Chairman, and yours truly were on hand for a reception at President Dickey's Friday afternoon followed by dinner at the Inn, after which we split up and went off to our various meetings. Saturday morning there was a general meeting of all officers. Immediately following the 37's met Russ and Lee Stearns for lunch at Hovey Grill. Russ has been teaching at Thayer School but has just been granted a leave of absence for a year and a half beginning June 1. He will be doing research work in Chicago in connection with the numerous structural problems encountered with construction at sub-zero temperatures in the Arctic.
During the afternoon we managed to contact Harry Schultz, who is an English prof enjoying the pleasure of Hanover living, and the medical group. Dick Watson and his two sons were caught painting their new home while Ellenor gardened; Corb Moister had but few minutes as he was off for opening day of the fishing season as soon as he finished the hospital rounds. John and Jean Milne were in Boston on a junket with the four boys so we missed seeing them. Dr. Bill Mauran came up from Providence for the weekend which was a pleasant surprise and gave us all a chance for a good visit.
Ed Sterns, who has been with the Travelers Fire Insurance Co. since 1938 and has been successively assistant underwriter, underwriter and chief underwriter of the Marine Department, has now been appointed assistant secretary. It won't be long now if Ed keeps passing them by at that clip.
Les Garvin has written from Buenos Aires, Argentina, that things have been pretty rough of late, losing his wife after months of illness. All our sympathies are with you, Les, and we know your luck will change for the better.
The Gilbert School of Winsted, Conn., has announced the resignation of Dave Nichols from the coaching staff. He has held the position for the past eight years and was successful in coaching Gilbert into the basketball finals in their class this season. Dave continues in his position as vice principal but the press of increased administrative duties necessitated his terminating the coaching assignment.
Bob Woodruff has been named one of three judges for the 1954 Creative Writing Contest by the University of Delaware. Bob has been associated with the advertising department of the DuPont Co. and is now an editorial writer for the News-Journal papers.
The New York Times reported recently that Stan Odium and Doris Asiel Gimbel were married April 20 in a civil ceremony in New York City. Mrs. Odium attended Knox School in Cooperstown, N. Y., and was graduated from Finch College. On this same subject but a bit late, Jack Devlin and Helen Latta of Lincoln Park, Mich., whom some of you met at reunion last June, were married recently and went off to Jamaica for a lengthy wedding trip. This bit of news came via Mort Berkowitz, who by the way is to be congratulated on his recent appointment to the position of Advertising Manager of the New York Post, which I am told has the eighth largest circulation of any evening newspaper (advertisement).
The Parker Butlers entertained Anne and myself royally at their attractive home in Easthampton, Mass., on our way back from Hanover and while Steve and I gossiped about the days when we had a full head of hair, our wives discussed education for girls (between us we have six) and the expenses connected therewith.
The cost of an education at Dartmouth is one of the few things one can purchase for less than cost these days. The parents of Dartmouth undergraduates contributed a higher average gift to the 1953 Alumni Fund than did the alumni, which points up this fact. If anyone has doubts about the worthiness of supporting the College, a visit to Hanover with time out to talk with faculty and staff members would cement those earlier loyalties for some time to come.
Secretary, 100 Park Ave., New York 17, N. Y.
Class Agent, 120 Broadway, New York 5, N. Y.
