1945
Right now, I imagine, some of you are experiencing a twofold pressure from Dart- mouth, the Alumni Fund drive and Reunion. You're probably asking yourselves, "How much shall I give? Shall I go back to reunion?" Those aren't easy questions to answer for many, so allow me some answers. As for the Alumni Fund, you should give what you can afford to give. Don't cheat yourself but, by the same token, don't cheat Dartmouth. And by all means give. Now the question of Reunion. In the first place, this only happens every five or so years. It's expensive, yes, but it's more than just a pleasant moment in June. It's symbolic of the fellowship and cohesion which have made Dartmouth unique among colleges. It is the adhesive that binds and unites Dartmouth men to their alma mater, and, as such, is vitally necessary to the College as well as the alumnus. For it is here, at Reunion, that that undefinable spirit of class and college loyalty is recharged for another five years. If one were to call Dartmouth a religion, as some have done, then Reunion can be characterized as a pilgrimage, necessary ever so often to reaffirm the faith. And if your faith in Dartmouth is wavering, if you have doubts, then don't hesitate. You need a reunion to rediscover the spirit that is Dartmouth's. Come back and see for yourself.
Also due consideration, when contemplating a reunion, is to your class. Unfortunately, '45 is a class which was broken and scattered by the war. Some returned, some did not. But, regardless, our class never was able to enjoy a full four years of fellowship together. And because of that, we are handicapped and hindered in our efforts to achieve a normal Dartmouth relation. Most of us don't know or realize the tragedy. Having been unable to experience a normal four years of ever-developing class unity and spirit, we are unable to fully appreciate it. But reunion offers to each and every member of our class the opportunity to rejoin his classmates in Hanover and rediscover the pleasure and satisfaction that belonging brings. It's a satisfying experience, believe me, and with all that fun thrown in... ! Think it over carefully!
And here's the news, limited in scope, but noteworthy in content. Ken Eldredge is a man of many means as his dossier indicates, and he has just added another rose to his already blooming escutcheon. Last January, Ken was elected to the board of directors of the Barnstable County Bank, Hyannis, Mass. Among his other functions are the following: general manager and treasurer of Acme Laundry Company Inc. of Chatham, Robbins Laundry, Inc. of Falmouth, and Cape Cod Laundry Company, Inc. of West Yarmouth. And as if all that laundry wasn't enough to keep a man busy, Ken is also treasurer of Eldredge Realty Co., Inc., of Hyannis. Fred Hoffman, of Albany, N. Y„ is a real swivel-chair commando, with a desk job to end all desk jobs. File this away for further reference, for if you are in need of office furniture, Fred is the man to see. That's his business at 67 Watervliet Ave., Albany. Howie Burdick is purchasing agent for the Greenwich Gas Co. of that Connecticut village. Dick Jones is to be found in Washington, D. C., where he is general manager of Colonial Parking, Inc. Dr. Ed Menefee is a pathologist at Naeve Hospital, Albert Lea, Minnesota. Comptroller of the Worcester County Institution for Savings is Stan Quackenbush, who resides at 105 Brookline St., Worcester, Mass. If in Alexandria, Va., stop in at 931 Cornell Drive. That's where John T.Ahearn, civil engineer with the firm of Greeley and Hanson, resides. Jack will be glad to see you-all. Bruce Dunsmore is an architectural designer and lives at 10902 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles. Bob Stumm sells insurance in Aurora, Ill., and Adolph Trier is chairman of the Music Department of Lake Forest Academy, Lake Forest,Ill. Charlie Murphy is associated with Cluett-Peabody and Co., Inc., and lives on Alden Road, Greenwich, Conn.
As they are apropos at this time, congratulations are in order for your Class Agent, StanNewton, whose efforts in your behalf and with your wonderful cooperation have won him and the Class of 1945 the John R. Mason Trophy for outstanding head agent achievement. But this is a new year, and if we wish to maintain our outstanding position among the younger classes, then your cooperation is again greatly needed. Do your best for Stan and Dartmouth.
If June 17 comes up as fast as the deadline for this month's issue has, then I'll be seeing you practically tomorrow. And that's fine by me, for I, for one, can hardly wait to sample our pleasant-sounding reunion weekend card. How about you?
One more month. Just thirty more days Until our Titanic Tenth. If you- haven't made up your mind by now, Stop sitting on the fen'th!
MAPPING PLANS for 1945's Big Tenth Reunion in June are this group of Hanover '45sgathered at the home of Sally and Jack Gile in Norwich, Vt. Back row (I to r): Nick Sandoe, HowieSawyer, Lee Stacy, Ilya Stacy, Elizabeth Hewitt, Anne Sawyer, Larry Berthold, Fred Berthold,Sally Gile, and Bob Allen. Front row: lan MacKinnon, Mary MacKinnon, Mary Sandoe, BettyJordan and Carol Allen. Jack Gile and Cliff Jordan, co-chairmen for the 194; Reunion, are inthe foreground.
Secretary, Middlesex School, Concord, Mass.
Class Agent, 73 Fairview St., Leominster, Mass.
