1952's "Just Right" 30th

HAVING lived for a day or two in a fool's paradise of believing that his scrivening was over for the summer, your unfortunate secretary got a letter from the slave-driver who edits this magazine demanding yet another column to cover the reunion. But no recital of events could reproduce the rich and wonderful intangibles that made it a memorable occasion, the sense of affectionate fellowship that overhung the whole gathering.

Frank Wallis and his committee had worked out the arrangements magnificently; everything was just right - accommodations, food, and drink. The heavens smiled upon us too, and many a blushing pate will testify to sunshine and unclouded skies. The children of all age groups had a wonderful time, thanks to Dodie Tower's carefully planned program, and it is hard to see how any of the physical details of the weekend could have been improved.

Jack Davis conducted the class meeting on Saturday morning with humor and efficiency, and the various reports made by the officers will be published in the next Roundup. There had been a brief moment of apprehension earlier, when the class picture was to be taken in a little grandstand erected for the purpose on the north end of the campus. The Class of 1924 preceded us for that event and there was some concern lest the camera stand up under that strain, but it did.

It should be well known by now that at this reunion wives were invited to share in all activities. They seemed to enjoy being at the business meeting and it was good to have them there. It is possible that one or two of our number, who shall be nameless, would have been content to excuse the distaff side from attendance at the movies which followed, but no permanent harm seems to have resulted to reputation or connubial happiness. These films, incidentally, are a treasured possession and we stand indebted to those who made and edited them, particularly DeakBlodgett and Parker Merrow.

This same Merrow, incidentally, served as chief signaler and saluter with his shot-gun (in the absence of the Class Cannoneers, PeteBlodgett and Homer Tilton, both of whom were ill), gave free rides in his 1926 Model T, added a new and probably necessary item to the reunion program, namely the Class Nap on Saturday afternoon, and responded with grace and humor, at the Class Dinner, to the toast "To the ladies." Replying for her sex, El Wallis was eloquent, witty, and lovely, thus surpassing Parker on at least one count. BillSleigh did his usual fine job as toastmaster, and Bob McKennan introduced the guest speaker, Dr. Stefansson, who discussed the challenge and opportunity of the far north and Dartmouth's pioneering effort in far northern studies.

A highlight of the evening - as indeed of the whole reunion - and an innovation in Class affairs, was the award to Ford Whelden of a scroll commemorating his years of inspired and invaluable service to the Class and the College. A well-guarded secret, it took him by complete surprise, but the response of those present suggested that it was a recognition richly deserved and probably overdue: The award, which was made by Jack Davis, the citation on the scroll, and Parker's address to the ladies will be printed in a forthcoming newsletter.

On Sunday morning, before the wind-up at the picnic, 1925 assembled in Rollins Chapel with 1923 and 1924 to honor the memory of those who began this great adventure with us but whose voices are now stilled. Bishop Dallas conducted a beautiful and heartening service, to leave us not so much mourning their deaths as rejoicing in their lives.

But circumstances and events were only the framework of a reunion clothed in the warm and living tissue of companionship and loyalty. By late Sunday afternoon Hanover was nearly deserted. A few who still remained, sitting on the Inn porch and looking across the quiet campus at the "gleaming, dreaming halls of Dartmouth," knew that no reunion ever truly comes to an end, once it has been joined and that, as John Dickey has said, as long as there are two of us left to meet together, that will be a reunion.

Following are the Class officers elected to serve for the next five years, and the list of those who were present, as ascertained after some pretty frantic census-taking by NateBugbee and Eddie Pease:

John H. Davis Jr., Chairman Executive Committee Herbert S. Talbot, Secretary Edward W. Roessler, Treasurer Members of the Executive Committee: Upper N.E., June Bryant Boston, Woody Wilson, Eddie Pease Metropolitan Boston, Ham Thayer Western Mass., Lane Goss Conn, and R. I., Bob Hardy New York City, 'Marty Huberth, Bill Megee New Jersey, Deak Blodgett E. Penna., Dutch Schroedel W. Penna., George Scott Upper New York, Bill Jenkins West New York, George Zahm Central Atlantic, George Smith Carolinas, Milt Emerson Fla. and Ga., Paul Hexter Mid South, Rodg Wycoff Ohio, Hens Jones, Bob Reading Michigan, Charlie Moore Indiana, Elmer Richards Chicago, Ross Beatty, Ken Montgomery Illinois, Stan Smith Twin Cities, Twist Elmquist Mid West, Bob Weinig Texas, Mart Reeves Southwest, Don Lyman S. California, Buck Jones N. California, Slim Baumann Rocky Mts., Dud Smith Northwest, Ford Barrett

Marian and Ross Beatty Haven and Edgar Blake, with Jonathan, David, and Peter Ethel and Clarence Blodgett Mary and Francis Brown, with Victoria and Francis Dorothy and Nathan Bugbee Francis and Edward Burns, with Edward Jr. Panchita and Norton Canfield, with Alexandra and James Ann and George Chamberlain Elsa and Horton Conrad Phebe and Phillip Coykendall Larry Calvert.'56 Elbra and John Davis June and Edward Dodez Betty and Harold Elder, with Thomas Alice and Milt Emerson Drusa and John Garrod Antoinette and Gerald Gould Margaret and William Griffin, with Paul Dorothy and Robert Hardy Julie and Edward Hewitt Helen and Paul Hexter Richard Heydt with Read Doris and Martin Huberth, with Jonathan and Toddy Dorothy and Donald Hunt Carolyn and Charles Jameson, with Craig Kathryn and Paul Jerman, with Daniel and Timothy Corinne and Frank Kennedy, with Corinne Adeline and Louis Kimball, with Barbara and Jill Arline and Alan Manning, with Robert Ellery and Norman Martin Lucile and H. William Megee Grace and Parker Merrow Janet and Robert Misch, with Mary and Katherine Adeline and Charles Moore, with Jonathan, Deborah, Lydia, and Benjamin Frances and George Newman Margaret and Marshall Newton, with Marshall and Jeffrey Lydia and Ken Nugent Edith and Edward Ober Virginia and Robert Reading Jean and John Robison, with Nancy and John Margaret and Jack Roche Florence and Dutch Schroedel Elizabeth and William Sleigh, with Kevin Emily and Herb Talbot, with Jeanne and Geoffrey Elizabeth and Ham Thayer, with Harriet, RosaVictoria mond, and William Kathleen and William Thompson, with Cornelia and Steven and Patch Tompkins, with Daniel and Victoria Dodie and Walter Tower Betty and Ralph Udall Eleanor and Frank Wallis Ruth and Ellis Waring Mimi and Fred Webster, with Carol and Mimi Gertrude and Ford Whelden, with Bonnie and Priscilla Barbara and Llewellyn White, with Patten and Terry Frances and Charles Wilson, with Sally Dorothy and Larry Leavitt Robert Bingham Frank Brick Margaret and Roger Johnson, with David Gene and Joe Leavitt, with Susan Sid Milnor Madelyn and Gordon Marvel, with Susan and Josie Bill Pugh San and John Spring Ralph Thompson Velma and Rad Tanzer Ruth and Ralph Tucker Helene and Walt VomLehn Lynd and Ben Werntz George Zahm Richard Plummer Carolyn and Hal Stevens Elizabeth and Fair Sawyer John Flynn Charles Haywood Kay and Bob McKennan Dilys and Alec Laing Art Dewing

The 1925 reunion picture was made doubly authentic and official by including Parker Merrow's famous Model T Ford

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