1933
The first item of business for this month is a prideful one for 1933 and additional evidence that this class is rolling as never before. The details have been duly reported by BobFox and Cliff Johnson, and we hope photographic proof appears with this column or in the Alumni Associations section. Not to keep you further in suspense, the cup awarded at the annual Boston Alumni Association Dinner to the class with the best attendance at the dinner was won this year on February 8 by 1933 with a total of 24 in attendance! Someone at the dinner from one of the lesser classes was heard to remark, "Boy! The Depression's over when '33 can win an attendance cup!" Truer words were never spoken, but our hunch is that this is only a sample of what's to come as 1933 continues to find itself, and to develop the cohesive unity of spirit of which it is eminently capable. The Boston triumph, though, sets the pace and hurls the challenge to other sections of the country. How about New York and Detroit and Philadelphia and Chicago and the Coast? If '33 can do it in Boston, can '33 do it elsewhere? We think they can and we await the reports.
More data about the Boston affair: - the picture shows Norm Erlandson, Ed Halligan, Bob Fox, Dan Rollins, Tom Maskelieson, George Rideout, Ward Donner, Dick Jackson, Will Jaquith, Norm Payne, Mel Hershenson, Don D'Arcy, Max Field, Ned Lord, Harv Bloomberg, and Sam Gass. If you compare with your Aegis, you will note that the curly hair of 23 years ago has largely disappeared, and the gray at the temples begins to be standard equipment. In addition to those pictured, there were some at the dinner who missed the photo, and these included JimWoods, Nick Xanthaky, Rog Moody, CliffJohnson, (Dr.) Jim Walker, Sid Stoneman, ByMcCoy and Wes Beattie. Understand Jackson and Lord were two of an Octet of seven singers who entertained the guests. All in all, it sounds like a grand '33 night, and we salute the sparkplugs and each and every one of the participants!
A recent Chicago Tribune informs us that Mayor Robert Coulson of Waukegan is a Republican candidate for the Illinois General Assembly from Lake County in the April 10 primary. Nomination will be tantamount to election, so Bob's immediate political fate has been decided just before you read this. We shall try to report the outcome in another issue, and in the meantime, Bob, we hope it's the greatest.
The class extends its sympathy to BillDewey on the death of his father. A former national Republican committeeman, James F. Dewey was a prominent industrialist and civic leader who forged a truly impressive record of leadership and achievement.
Woods, McFarland, Robinson and VanDeusen were recently at the Hanover Inn.
Members of the Class recently in the news: - The Akron (Ohio) Beacon Journal reports that Jack Huntress, merchandising manager of the Chrysler Division, Chrysler Corp., was to speak at the annual meeting of the Advertising Club of Akron. His subject: "How Advertising Spearheaded the Forward Look."
American Banker and the Worcester (Mass.) Telegram report that Gene Merkt was elected a vice president of Guaranty Bank & Trust Co. in Worcester. Gene joins the bank from Kidder-Peabody Co., where he has been active in the financial problems of both small and large business firms. Since receiving his M.B.A. degree from Penn's Wharton School, Gene has instructed there, has served with Procter & Gamble Co., U.S. Rubber Co. in Naugatuck, Conn., and was for seven years with the Pennsylvania Company for Banking and Trusts in Philadelphia. Congratulations, Gene on your recent election.
The Salisbury (N. C.) Post carried a column of general approbation of Paul Weston who, it says, "is a man who does so many musical things and does them so well that it stamps him as one of the most talented men of our time."
The Niagara Falls (N. Y.) Gazette reports that the Rev. Theodore V. Purcell, S.J., spoke to the Niagara Falls Industrial Management Club in January on the topic "Can The Worker Be Loyal to Both Company and Union?" Wish we had known of this in advance so we could have heard Ted in action.
The Westfield (N. J.) Leader reports that Jud Pierson has been named merchants chairman in the 1956 Red Cross fund drive for the area.
Recent address changes and comments thereon: Ed Humes has moved from Minneapolis to Thetford Hill, Vt., but the nature of his present occupation is not revealed. We shall be very pleased to hear, Ed. GeorgeHeidler, whom we assume is still running Heidler Hardwood Lumber Co. in Naperville, Ill., has moved to 110 South Sleight St. in Naperville. Bob Kay, out in Ripon, Wise., has been dropping partners. Formerly known as Reed, Born, Nesbitt & Kay, and then Reed, Nesbitt & Kay, Bob's firm is now known as Nesbitt & Kay. Al Gemberling, apparently still working for Sherwin-Williams Co., has moved to Maplewood, N. J., at 23 Bailey Road. The last news we have of Al dates back about twenty years to the birth of his son Bruce. Please bring us up to date, Al. Hunter Hicks' new address is 105 S. LaSalle Street, Chicago 3, but we assume this is his office and that he still lives on Atkinson Road, Palatine, Ill. BobSands appears to have shaken the sands of Santa Monica and acquired the following romantic address, Servicios y Comisariatos S.A. c/o Orinco Mining Co., Apartado No. 3, Cuidad, Bolivar, Venezuela. Danton Sawyer has moved, in South Hamilton, Mass., from Box 158 to Box 475. Dick Keys is still at 170 Fountain Ave., Glendale, Ohio. Howie Porter is now reported at 15 Mayflower Road, Noroton, Conn., and Wally Watson at 14 Wedgemere Ave., Winchester, Mass.
Don't forget '33's perpetual slogan, "Give early and often to the Alumni Fund!" 1933's new spirit should help us to meet our quota for the first time.
Class Officers' Meeting in Hanover in May will probably be reported to you by the Newsletter. Happy Spring to you all.
Sixteen of the 25 members of the Class of '33, which won the Boston Alumni Association Cupfor attendance at the Boston dinner on February 8, were: Front row (1 to r), Norm Erlandson,Ed Halligan, Bob Fox, Dan Rollins, Tom Maskilieson, George Hideout. Back row, WardDonner, Dick Jackson, Will Jaquith, Norm Payne, Mel Hershenson, Don D'Arcy, Max Field,Ned Lord, Harv Bloomberg and Sam Gass.
Secretary, 217 Goundry Street North Tonawanda, N. Y.
Class Agent, Legal Dept., B. & M. R.R., 150 Causeway bt. Boston, Mass.
