1941

There was plenty of Dartmouth activity around the metropolitan New York area during April and I had occasion to see more than the usual number of '41s during that period. First of all, the Long Island Alumni Association had a big dance at the Country Club in Stewart Manor, L. I., which was attended by well over 100 Dartmouth graduates including seven members of our class. The only decoration that could be seen from the dance floor was a big green and white Dartmouth banner bearing the numerals 1941. This, of course, was the result of some boring from within by Bill Steele who donated the banner to the dance committee and thereby threw '41 into the limelight. Bill Steele, Butch Hillard and myself were the Levittowners present, along with Bill Cashel (Roslyn), Red O'Connor (Great Neck), Dick Darby and Bob Darbee (East Wiliiston).

Class agents met at the Dartmouth Club in New York City for the kick-off for the Alumni Fund drive under the aegis of our new head agent, Bruce Friedlich. It was agreed by all that '41 had to improve its position in the Green Derby this year and everyone is urged to make a special effort in that behalf. Those who were present included ChuckBolte, Jack Dorriss, Red O'Connor (that boy is really an enthusiastic and tireless worker), Bob Tepper, Red Taft, Bob Barr, CharlieMerritt, and Roger Ahlgren.

Now if these notes reach you prior to May 13, that's a Friday, don't forget to drop in at the '41 cocktail party at the Dartmouth Club if you are in the New York area. First notices, second notices and third notices were sent out and this is the last reminder. It should be a very pleasant evening - one of those rare occasions to tip a few with classmates.

Some of you may be wondering when I'm going to get through with this New York bit and devote some space to other parts of the country. Well here's something from Cleveland, a letter from Cam Hosmer which reached me via Stew Steffey:

"Wish you were in this area for a party. I would like to introduce you to Fish House Punch which is delectable in spite of its name. Also a little bit potent. It appears I'll be in Cleveland for some time so I bought a house in Cleveland Heights. My wife Bobbie and I would like you to stop in if you are in town. We have a couple of extra beds and only a dog, so no sitter troubles." Cam is working for the Globe Stamping Division of the Hupp Corporation in Cleveland.

Incidentally, in case you missed the February 10th issue of the Exeter News Letter (and remember that in Exeter nearly everybody reads the News Letter!) I want to call your attention to the following item: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Arnold W. Bartlett on February 3 their eighth child (fifth son) Robert M. Bartlett. Congratulations, Arnie, and if I had more space I'd mention all their names. Ought to be a few ski champions in that gang.

Bruce Brown of Berkeley, Calif., popped into Hanover during March. I'm going up too on May 6 for the meeting of Class Secretaries and Class Agents. That's' when I get even with you guys for the hours that go into these notes. It's a wonderful excuse for a three-day weekend in Hanover.

Bill Danforth whose company, Danforth Anchors, is out in Berkeley, Calif., but who operates out of West Southport, Maine, sent me a program of the February meeting of the Northern California Chapter of American Foundry-men's Society held in Berkeley. Dinner was at 7:30 and the speaker was WarnerBishop, manager of the Foundry Products Div., of Archer-Daniel, Midland Co. "Bee" is a frequent speaker and author on the subject of core binders and core room practice. This is something he never told me about during our many days in Middle Fayer. Wait, there's more. Here's a news clip from the ClevelandPress with the news that Bee has been elected assistant vice president of the company. I tell you, this Class of '41 has got it.

George Cruze has been named retail advertising manager of the Burlington Free Press. He was formerly in the advertising department of the Indianapolis Times. George is married and has two children, ages 5 and 7. He now lives in South Burlington, Vt.

And here's some news from Pete Jacobsen from Caracas, Venezuela:

"I am rounding out my ninth year in the oil exploration business with Creole Petroleum here in Caracas. Although we are now hardened expatriates, we continue to get back to the States for long leave every second year. Back in 1952, in fact, we put down some firm roots in the States for future use by building a house on Cape Cod. For the present we will be warming this place up only during alternate summers, but the years are going by fast and the oil business is full of surprise moves to strange places, so we feel a new security in having this place for getting in out of the rain. Last summer and fall we spent a vacation at home and managed to see more '41s than at any time since graduation. Jack Lockwood, of the University of New Hampshire, spent a weekend with us and I dropped out to see Pete Scott in Madison, N. J. Later on we drove to Hanover, oyer the Navy weekend, and the highlight was a picnic on the banks of the Connecticut with DaveBryan and his family. Here in Venezuela Joe Kipe and I have the pleasure of talking Hanover now and then."

Now before winding up this month's notes I want to let you know what the class treasurer, Stew Steffey, has to say about the collection of class dues this year: "Our class this year ought to lead the entire College in dues paying - thanks to our district fellows who have been helping me out: 361 men out of the Class paid for an average of 57% - over 10% increase since last year and higher average than any class, except '38, out of the last sixteen classes. Next year we'll set a new record. Don't worry about '41 - a mighty fine class."

I agree.

Secretary, Albert Frank-Guenther Law, Inc. 131 Cedar St., New. York 6, N. Y.

Class Agent, 150 Morningside Rd., Verona, N. J.