1915
What? Another column so soon? Summers sure have faster wings than they used to! Except when we were kids, maybe.
At this writing, the Democrats and Republicans have buttoned up their choices and the battle is on. By the time you read this (am I the optimist!) the Donnybrook will be in full swing. Vote early and often!
To get back to earth, let's pick up some items not previously included.
1915's officers and wives were treated to cocktails and tid-bits by the Jack Bowlers during the Alumni Officers' Meeting in Hanover back in May. We sure got an earful of some hilarious reminiscences from Jack who was at his hostly best. The fortunate few at this delightful gathering were Dale and BessBarker, Russ and Isabelle Rice, Roy andMaude Lafferty, and Phil Murdock (I had to leave my Missus in New York). Dale left a set of Reunion slides overnight with the Bowlers, as they hadn't seen them.
Those of us who know Maude Lafferty marvel at her versatility. It seems some telephone linesmen were replacing telephone poles in the vicinity of the Lafferty homestead and Maude remarked what swell fire logs they'd make. The next day a load of used telephone poles was delivered to the Lafferty back yard — and Roy's been sawing and splitting ever since. A more subtle tale involves Maude at a benefit bazaar where a pet burro was on display with a sign reading "Pat my burro $1.00 per pat."
Al Bradley, outgoing chairman of the National Highway Users Conference, told' delegates some time ago at the Highway Transportation Congress in Washington that curb parking in busy areas will be as outdated as hitching posts in 1966. Later, Al received a letter of commendation from President Eisenhower for his leadership in contributing to the increased realization by the American people of the importance of adequate roads.
Scientific note: The stinger of a bee is only 03125 inches long. The rest of the 12 inches is pure imagination.
Chuck Ingram's visit to New York late in May brought a quick round-up of some '15ers in this area to brighten his visit with a congenial dinner at the Dartmouth Club. The gathering included Carl Gish, Kell Rose,Ralph Brown, Charlie Comiskey, Bob Griffin, and Russ Livermore. I am sorry a trip upstate prevented your Secretary from attending.
Kell Rose reports that the replies he got to his letter last fall regarding the Bequest Program were definitely worthwhile and the boys are responding in a way to be expected of '15ers. He was somewhat disappointed at the lack of volume of replies, however, particularly as his offer to give a dollar to the Alumni Fund for each answer to that letter did very little to swell the totals. "The Endowment Funds of the College have been increased by the legacy left by Walt Meader and thus his spirit will live on by his thoughtful act."
Speaking of the Alumni Fund, we can all be proud of the marvelous record of participation and dollar triumph of this year's Fund. While we were nosed out by 1914 in our Green Derby group, 1915's record of nine consecutive wins in this event gives other classes something to shoot at. Congratulations to 1914 on their well-deserved win!
The Bud Does presented their regular May Blossom Party at their orchard place at Harvard, Mass., and, while the elements had not cooperated this year to produce the usual beautiful display in the orchards, the gathered assemblage had fun just the same. Those who participated in their delightful and refreshing hospitality included the Crawfords, Simpsons,Bigelows, Fosters, Rices, Cloughs and Barkers.
Bea Johnson was initiated into the "Old Man Neptune" ceremony when she and Johnnie crossed the equator on their return world trip cruise. Johnnie says the gang aboard the ship "let Bea off light." They were glad to head for Cape Cod shortly after arrival in New York early in June. Yeah — it's good to get home!
Jared J. (Jim) Mowry has joined Polymer Southern, Inc., of Greenville, S. C., as Vice President. The firm manufactures chemicals and adhesives for the textile and other industries.
An interesting profile of Ed Dewing appeared early this year in The Dana Hall Bulletin. In 1939 Ed re-organized the corporation of the Dana Hall Schools under a non-profit charter and is now chairman of the board and president of the corporation.
Capt. A. Murray Austin, USNR Ret., of Camden, Maine, has been appointed a member of the Board of Trustees of the Maine Maritime Academy at Castine. Murray, as a civilian, has held an Unlimited Master's License since 1919.
Johnny Pendleton reports he didn't get a Class Directory at Reunion last year — which we have gladly rectified. There are still a few copies left for any who may wish one. The price? A news item about yourself!
Jack Mason, after a visit to Hanover, says he didn't run across any suitable news items and then proceeds to give some: — had dinner one night with Chan Foster in Boston; talked briefly with Jack Bowler and Charlie Griflith; saw Fletch Low; and the temperature ranged from the 30's to almost 100 degrees — says that kind of weather is not conducive to anything. H'm — I wonder!
Stick Parnell sends his best to all the boys. He was much pleased with the Reunion lighter Dale Barker left with him. Speaking of Vermont, here's one from up yonder: Visitor: "Why it's only 12 o'clock. It seemed much later." Native: "Around here that's all it ever gets. Then we start over."
We are all pleased at the honorary degree presented to Charlie Griffith at commencement Doctor of Humane Letters. It sure fits him.
Prof. David I. Hitchcock of the Yale Medical School was proud on May 26 as David Jr. '50 walked down the aisle with Miss R. Lee Williamson, a former employee of the International Cooperation Administration. Dave Jr. is legislative assistant to U. S. Senator H. Alexander Smith of New Jersey.
Les Dunn, professor of Zoology at Columbia since 1928, is co-author of the book "Heredity, Race and Society" and his latest publication, put out by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is titled "Race and Biology." Early in the year, he lectured at Smith College in the first of an annual lecture series established in memory of the late Albert F. Blakeslee. Les was a personal friend of Dr. Blakeslee and his research activities have been primarily in the field of experimental genetics.
Col. Herb Potter was in Boston some time ago, called there by the death of his mother. Before he returned to Texas, Herb graced the Patten luncheon group and contributed generously to the repartee. It is understood that his garb of an orange and black shirt with shoestring tie contrasted decidely with the conservatism of Foster, O'Hara, Clough, Barker, et al., even causing their regular "servitress" to spill the soup. Herb's daughter Julie is making local Texas headlines with her dramatic success in college and civic sponsored productions and there's a chance she may attend dramatic school in New York this fall. Our informant says her picture indicated a very attractive young lady, but she didn't favor her old man a bit. How now, Herb?
And from out of Texas comes this one: "No, darling, a meadow lark is not a date with a young farmer."
Vacationers in Hanover during the summer included Al Sherman and Ned Shea. And out of the deep South a card from Win and Mildred Davis cavorting at Fort Lauderdale.
I don't know what this means, but a newspaper clipping reveals that Al Bradley, Bernard Gimbel and a couple other notables walked into Yama Bahama's dressing room after the latter's pugilistic win over Gil Turner on Channel 4 at Madison Square Garden some time ago.
FLASH! Don't forget the "Night Before" dinner and reunion of — at the University Club in Boston — before the Harvard game, October 27. For full information see Eben Clough, 195 High Street, Boston. No '15er can afford to miss this one. It hits the spot in more ways than one!
Fred Child was tendered a farewell dinner by the Chase Manhattan Bank on the occasion of his retirement August 31. Fred is retiring to his Bradford, Vermont, place, still retaining their quarters at Larchmont, N. Y.
Ralph Brown evidently won his battle for an increase in New York telephone rates. My bill shows a recent increase! "Que sera, sera!"
Changes of Address: Robert Frothingham, Parker Rd., Osterville, Mass.; Irving R. Gale, Ratheon Mfg. Co., Bedford, Mass. — 15 Gordon St., Waltham, Mass.; Jared J. Mowry, P.O. Box 1893, Greenville, S. C.; Dr. Warren G. Atwood, 57 No. Main St., Fall River, Mass.; BushrodH. Campbell, Box 407, Boston 17, Mass.;Roy M. Norwood, 5 Mill Lane, Simsbury, Conn.; Lawrence F. Edgerton, Box 306, 37 High St., Ludlow, Vt.; Ernest N. Stanton, 21869 W. River Rd., Grosse He, Mich.
Secretary, 301 East 53rd St. New York 22, N. Y.
Treasurer, 60 Stevens Rd., Needham 92, Mass.
Bequest Chairman,
