1917
Those of you living in the New York Metropolitan area and its suburbs, and anywhere else for that matter, will be glad to know that Gene and Lucile Towler again have offered to throw their Darien, Conn., home open to '17ers on May 26 for a Dutch treat outing and buffet supper. This annual outing has become a "must" for those within motoring distance of Darien. You are expected, rain or shine, and don't forget, sport clothes are in order along with aprons for the girls. Please let the Towlers know by May 22 if you plan to attend. During the day you can phone Gene at VAnderbilt 6-5300 or you can call his home through Norwalk, Conn., Volunteer 6-6613. The Towlers' home is on Cricket Lane at Darien which can be reached from the Merritt Parkway via Exit 37, "Conn. Route 29" to Darien. Drive 3/10ths of a mile towards Darien, turn left onto STEPHEN MATHER ROAD and proceed to end. There turn right on WEST NORWALK ROAD and go 8/10ths of a mile to Cricket Lane, on your right. Follow Lane up hill to dead end at the Towlers' gate. Don't forget the date - Saturday, May 26. See you there!
And now for another announcement. The fourth annual fall meeting of 1917's Executive Committee members and their wives will be held at Bonnie Oaks Inn, Fairlee, Vt., over the September 28-30 weekend. Previous meetings have been increasingly successful and it is hoped that the September meeting will top them all, as it will be this particular committee's final one prior to our 40th Reunion in 1957. As usual, to the extent that accommodations are available, all members of the class and their wives will be most welcome - in fact they are urged to join our group. Those interested in enjoying a late September weekend in the North country among friends and at very reasonable rates should communicate directly with Mr. Borden Avery at Bonnie Oaks. Mr. Avery will make reservations on a first come, first served, basis but there should be room for all. If you enjoy reunions, you will enjoy this particular outing. The committee meeting is just an excuse for a good time. You really should join us!
ALUMNI FUND. A lot has been said from time to time about the method of calculating Alumni Fund class quotas but in spite of repeated explanations, the method continues to be somewhat of a mystery to me and I suppose to you, too. However, one thing stands out in my mind as it probably does in yours, and that is that "participation" is tremendously important. Everyone agrees on that. Just because you can't see your way clear to make a big contribution, don't sit back and do nothing. The Fund urgently needs the support of every Dartmouth man so whatever your means, give as generously as you can. If it so happens that $1 or $5 is your limit, don't be embarrassed. Send it in and be a participant in a cause you know to be worthy of your personal support. You will feel better for having done the best you can.
I tried to pry a little news out of AngusBlack but with a modicum of success. However, he did report that he has completely recovered from the surgery he underwent a year and a half ago "except for restoration of some degree of youth." Since his illness Angus has been spending winters at Laurel, Fla., and returning to Brattleboro for the summer months.
Sumner and Charlotte Emerson are scheduled to fly to Rome on May 2 on the first leg of a trip that will take them not only to Italy, but to Switzerland, Germany, Holland, Denmark, England and Scotland.
Don O'Leary is all smiles these days, having become associated with the advertising firm of Kenyon & Eckhardt, 247 Park Avenue, New York City, early this year.
Early in February Ralph Sanborn reported that Ethel and he were weathering the relentless but not too tough winter, adding that before they know it they'll be grousing about long grass that needs cutting and weeds that need pulling- If I owned their lovely place I wouldn't care how much grass I had to mow or how many weeds I had to pull. He and Ethel really have a beautiful country home, but one that keeps them pretty busy during the summer months.
I wonder how many of you know that JimMcGowan has been writing poetry for years? I'm sure that I didn't - at least, not until a few days ago. The fact is that Jim has written several successful poems including A Pledgeto Our Flag, a copy of which hung in F.D. Roosevelt's office from 1940 until the day he died. Another is a march entitled Our YankeeBattle Cry which was featured by the United States Coast Guard, Port of Boston, band everywhere it went during the war. While in Hanover during 1950, Jim wrote Bells ofDartmouth. Jim has asked for advice in connection with the publication of his poems. Anyone having a suggestion to offer can address Jim at 20 Cotting St., Medford, Mass.
A very brief note from Burt Gale advised that he and his wife and daughter were taking off late in March for two or three weeks in Florida. Burt was looking forward to lots of sunshine and loafing - and who wouldn't be!
Mott and Fran Brown have concluded a trip to the West Coast where they visited their daughter, Eleanor, and her husband, Ed Shev. Eleanor and Ed feted them royally and in return were treated to a short weekend in Carmel. It is obvious from Mott's report on the trip that Fran and he thoroughly enjoyed their family visit. In addition, Mott had several good visits with none other than our own Captain George Currier who, according to Mott, was a real host.
And speaking of George, he has been transferred to the Naval Retired list. George was highly commended for his services by Vice Admiral J. L. Holloway Jr., USN, who wrote George in part as follows:
"Your devotion to duty in maintaining a strong Naval Reserve which is so vital to our national defense, has contributed in a large measure to the security of this Nation.... By your conscientious devotion to duty, you contributed substantially to the successful prosecution of the war."
But just because the Navy has put George out to pasture doesn't mean that he's going to let his salt get dry. He is one of the founders of the San Francisco Commandry of the Naval Officers of the United States, an organization from which George derives real satisfaction and pleasure.
George Gregory checked in recently to report that with a long period of service with Graybar Electric behind him, he plans to retire on May 3. At that time he is going to move to Clearwater, Fla., to enjoy some well earned relaxation.
Like the Browns, Karl and Elsie Koeniger recently returned from the West Coast. They spent three weeks at Pasadena and Palm Springs and Karl reports having had a wonderful time. Walt and Phoebe Walters were at Palm Springs at the same time, even staying at the same hotel, while Walt addressed a medical meeting. That made it particularly nice for both couples.
Speaking of retirements, the Dayton Journal-Herald of March 23 reported the forthcoming retirement of Rear Admiral TedLonnquest. Ted's plans following his retirement on May 1 were said to be indefinite but he was quoted as having said that he will continue his interest in aviation fields. The Lonnquests have two children, Lt. T. C. Lonnquest Jr., a naval aviator aboard the Bennington, and Mrs. Dorothy E. Rickard. Ted Jr. and his wife are the parents of twins, a boy and a girl, 2½ years old.
Al Hickmott who, as you probably know, isvice president of the Connecticut General LifeInsurance Company, recently was a guestspeaker at a dinner meeting of the HarvardBusiness School Club of Hartford at TrinityCollege. Al spoke on "Changing Patterns inFinance." He also is president and a trusteeof the State Savings Bank, a director of theAetna (Fire) Insurance Group, and an honorary director of the Connecticut Bank andTrust Company.
Don Aldrich has been active during the recent Lenten season. It is known that on February 29 he preached at the Holy Trinity Church in Brooklyn, and on March 20 he was in Hartford where he preached at the Trinity Episcopal Church. It is probable that he preached elsewhere, but these are my only reports.
Please note the following address changes:
Dr. Angus C. Black, Box 25, Laurel, Fla.; Almon W. Bushnell, Castleton, Vt.; James T.Durkee, P.O. Box 2122, Terminal Annex, Los Angeles, Calif.; IF. Douglas Fleming, 233 Melrose Dr., Corpus Christi, Texas; Mosber S. Hutchms, Stonegate Lane, Pittsford, N.Y.; Laurence Lockwood, Crystal Lake Drive, Virginia Beach, Va.; Tames L. Rubel, 1415 Sautanella Terrace, Corona del Mar, Calif,; Charles Wolff 3rd, Calle 21 Y "O" Vedado, Havana, Cuba; Earl M. Woodward, 75 Adams St., Medford, Mass.; Maurice A. Blackmur, 38 Lincoln St., Hingham, Mass.; Henry Bomgardner, 2510 - 3rd Ave., Scottsbluff, Neb.; EdwardJ. Foyles, 1867 Penfield Road, Penfield, N.Y.; Raymond S. Mac Murray, 825 Himes St., Huntington Ind.; Milium R. Palin, Box 465, Madison, Conn.; M. Stephen Willard, 159 Beacon Hill Ave., Lynn, Mass.
Secretary, 9 Park Terrace, Upper Montclair, N.J.
Class Agent, 6 Wyeth Rd., Hanover, N.H.
