1910
"1910's 45th in '55"
What might be termed the "kick-off" for the Tenner reunion, took place within the framework of the Boston Alumni Dinner, for present at that event, to represent the Class, were ten Tenners: Art Allen, Maurice Blake,Charlie Fay, Irv Jewett, Hazen Jones, ArtLord, Win Nay, Dinnie Pratt, Roge Pierce and Ed Shattuck. This group should be known as the Old Guard of Tenners. Whenever a Dartmouth event is scheduled in the Hub, you can count on these men. And, of course, you will find nearly every one of them in Hanover in June. In this connection, we might state for general information that our reunion committee chairman, Herb Wolff, having gotten all of the preliminary details of planning sewed up, left early in February with his wife to spend about a month "doing a little island-hopping." They planned to visit the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Haiti and Cuba. Too bad Ed Keith gave up his annual trip to Puerto Rico. He could have given Herb some tips, that's if he needed any. The latest recruits for a Florida temporary residence, are Bones Jones and wife. They expected to catch up with Jack Bates while in that territory. The Whit Eastmans and the Ken Phelps planned to make the trip to Florida together and spend most of the month of March there. Some Tenners retire and go to Florida, while other Tenners keep on working but stop long enough for the Florida vacation. His hobby, bird hunting, took Easty to Arizona during the Christmas holiday season.
Charlie Libbey writes from Chattanooga, "I shall plan for the 45th as I did the 40th when I didn't make it. I've been in New England only twice for speaking engagements, since '35 - a long, long time." Word from George Gonyer's wife, Gladys, tells us that "aside from his work, he has to lead a fairly quiet life, so bridge is his principal recreation." Because of his poor eyesight, he has had to give up reading and driving. All of this is displeasing news about George, but there is a brighter side to the story, also. Two sons and a daughter are married and there are three grandsons to make the Gonyers happy. Guy Carpenter reported some time ago on the Don Bryants' visit to the West Coast, saying:
"Don kindly wedged me into his schedule at this port for a few choice, cheerful hours. As there is no better relaxation for a retired banker, we viewed the prisoners in their cages and glass houses at such temples of finance as Crocker National, Wells-Fargo and Bank of America, etc., and then sought uplift at the notable Domino Club with its many art-bestrewn walls. ... From this port, the Bryants barged towards Salt Lake City and after the fashion of a Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, were aiming their souvenir-stuffed bags towards the Bryant annual Christmas tree reunion. But each had one eye fixed on the 1955 goal - Hanover in June."
Carp and Don had some experiences with and in hospitals to discuss, as Carp had been on a ten-day injection treatment. Because of the back trouble he was on a sort of ration program so far as'sitting up to a typewriter. We assume that the "signs of clearing weather" developed as hoped for, since the letter covering Don's visit was dated after the one telling about the back treatment. We cannot afford to have our Pacific Coast correspondent away from the typewriter very long.
Dick Hursh reported to Treasurer JesseWilson that he did not have much news but that his health is excellent and he spends three weeks of each month in Winter Park, Fla. Says the fishing is pretty good on his lake. The same kind of health report came from Ralph Van Zant in Denver. He hopes to be in Hanover for the reunion but all depends upon the condition of his 94-year-old father. Van retired from the dental supply business last summer. The Dick Boerkers have started on what has come to be his annual inspection of the forestry work carried on by the government. A leisurely trip from New York State to Lakeland, Fla., permitted stopovers at several points for visits with relatives. After a few weeks of the famous sunshine they were on their way, planning, of course, to reach Hanover by June 13. They report the arrival of another grandson last summer.
One of the pleasures of moving about in territory that is new to the traveler, when he is a Tenner, is the prospect of digging out another Tenner or possibly several. When Don Bryant planned a trip into northern Michigan last fall, he recalled that HalSchulte was located in that territory. Don determined to look up Hal in Houghton. They had a fine visit and Don and Ethel talked up the reunion. Although Hal has not been in touch with any of his Dartmouth classmates for some time, he seemed to become interested in the idea of getting back to Hanover in June. Don learned that Hal had had some contacts during the years with fellow lawyers Ray Seymour and Bill Tucker. The opportunity to meet these Tenners again should help the appeal of reunion.
As mentioned previously, the Eastmans had the pleasure of looking up Tom Steward and they learned that this retired public relations man for the University of Minnesota is a garden enthusiast. He took advantage of the fine fall weather and "managed to squeeze a few more spring bulbs into the garden, anticipating these early flowers that are always the most welcome." John Finn tells us that he and Henry Hutchins live near enough to each other in Connecticut to get together occasionally to recall some of the genuinely good experiences they enjoyed at the informal reunions. They traveled together on two of the back-to-Hanover trips. John states that Henry continues his connection with the Yale faculty. Mike Elliott says, "Two more college years (counting the present one) to go before retirement. Then the question will be where to live. Winters are too long and cold here (St. Paul, Minn.) but presence of friends may make it preferable to pulling up stakes." Noah Foss having joined the "growing number of men in retirement" finds it so satisfying that he wonders why lie did not join long before. Says he has never been busier.
By the time you read this chapter of Tenner news, you will know that our Andy Scarlett and his assistants will be getting warmed up for this year's Alumni Fund drive. One of our fellows, when he sent his contribution last year, wrote, "I join with everyone else in the Class in applauding and thanking you for your efforts on our behalf." That was putting into words just what all of lis feel about Andy's work. It is really too bad that so many men who intend from the first notice of appeal to make their annual contribution will hold off until the last week, thus giving Andy that many more details to follow up in order to get us as a Class to do what we want done,... make a creditable showing in the whole effort. Let's change that this year.
The subject of a series "Little Nippers and How They Grew" in the Portland (Me.) Independent Republican, one day in January, was none other than our own Doc Foster. Two photos were reproduced - one of the 8-year-old Doc and one taken recently. The pictures were used with a high-light description of Doc's career. Through another newspaper clipping, we learn that our Congressman, Eck Hiestand, made a 25,000-mile tour of Southeast Asia. He made the trip in his capacity as a member of the House Banking and Currency committee, to inspect Export-Import Bank facilities in Japan, Thailand, Indo-China, the Philippines, Indonesia and Formosa. Eck feels that these nations are making good use of our loans to improve conditions. After looking over the men and learning about the morale of the National Chinese fighting men, Eck said he has no fears of war in the Pacific.
We regret that we have two more Tenner deaths to report: Killy Nicol died early in February, in the Evanston, Ill., Hospital, and Ote Crafts passed away at his home in Manchester, N. H., February 21.
Address correction: Charles L. Levermore, Washington Ave., Morristown, N. J.
TENNER REUNION: In Berkeley, Calif., areshown (l to r) Tenners Guy Carpenter, Rev.Harold Robinson, Fletch Rogers, Mai Bisselland Wilk Wilkinson, who met at Wilk's home.
Secretary,501 Cannon PL, Troy, N. Y.
Class Agent, 8 N. Balch St., Hanover, N. H
