1945

Your secretary was indeed sad to miss the Class officers' meeting in Hanover on October 20, but he was busy coaxing the best out of the Middlesex School football forces on that afternoon and was of necessity chained to the Concord sidelines. Reports have it that the weekend was a success from both the business and social standpoint. With facts staring me in the face therefore, I (like Ike) must admit that there is no such thing as the "indispensable man." However, although no man is indispensable as an individual, he is such when he represents an important office or position in any sort of organization. Thus I apologize for being unable to attend the above mentioned get-together. By the same token, those who did attend deserve credit and commendation for fulfilling an obligation and duty assigned to them by you. In some cases, it is accomplished with no little personal sacrifice. But they believe in Dartmouth and the Class of 1945 and are willing to make the effort, to give their time and to expend their talents as best they can. That is why they are Class Officers. That is why you elected them to that position.

My "bulging" files have disgorged a letter from Art Staub of somewhat ancient vintage, postmark-wise, but nevertheless of noteworthy reiteration. "Been too busy in the never-ending practice of Pediatrics (been going since Adam and Eve, anyway) with the Westfield (N. J.) Medical Group to keep in touch. Have been here since '48 except for three years leave of absence for residency and a tour of duty with the Air Force in England. ... Would appreciate hearing from some of the boys." Well, boys, Art's address is: Dr. Arthur Staub, 533 Birch Ave., Westfield, N. J. Grab paper and pen and commence!

Bachelor-Club members in good standing take note, Mrs. Joseph L. Egan announces the marriage of her son, Ronald G. Egan, to Miss Yvonne Alexander of Beirut, Lebanon, at the church of Notre Dame du Libon, Paris, France, on July 12. Ronnie represents Western Union Telegraph Co. as European director of Internal Communications in London. Address: 34 Westminster Gardens, London. I assume Pres. Mo Frye has taken the proper steps in regard to Ronnie's status and requested that all insignia and paraphernalia of the august Bachelor's Club be returned to that ever diminishing society.

By special messenger from Cincinnati. Westheimer and Company, members o£ the New York Stock Exchange, announce that John E. Tobias has become a general partner in the firm. I personally wish you the greatest success, John, and I'm sure all your classmates join with me.

Bob Cate is traveling far afield as office manager of the Kaiser Aluminum bauxite exploration program, now in Brazil. Others operating in foreign lands are: Grover W. Penberthy (for such an assignment the full name is necessary), whose address is cloaked in clandestine secrecy - A.P.O. 742, N. Y., N. Y., U.S. Mission Berlin (Political). Sounds real cloak and daggerish, eh? Jim Drumm is district manager for the Ford Motor Company in Lima, Peru. Jerry Peacock practicing medicine at Queen's Hospital, Honolulu. John Holdridge is a foreign service officer, State Department, in Hongkong. And while we're on the subject of '45s in government. John Greco serves as a marketing specialist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

"Moldy Al" Worthen is sales manager in the New York Office of American Manganese Steel, lives in New Haven, but even more important, if my mind serves me correctly, has but recently shed the robes of celibacy to join the ranks of the happily married. Details later of this earth-shaking event. Murray Smart is now with the sales department of the Atlas Plywood Corp. in Boston. DonMcNamara a lawyer with the New Yolk firm of Hall, Haywood, Patterson & Taylor. CarlTourtellot, still with Scott Paper Co., but now in Chester, Pa., in Industrial Planning.

I'm afraid Charlie Zalk is in the wrong neighborhood out in Minneapolis. He lives on Princeton Street! For shame. But don't feel too bad Charlie, Steve Hull's address is Harvard St., in Worcester, Mass.

Don't forget to give Treasurer Oldfield what's "due" him. The sage of Stoney Ridge is waiting with grasping hands and pleading heart. Don't disappoint him or he won't be able to finish his screened-in porch for Thanksgiving.

Secretary, Middlesex School, Concord, Mass.

Treasurer, R.D. 1, Stoney Ridge Rd., Avon, Ohio