1919

Secretary, 1273 North Avenue New Rochelle, N. Y.

Treasurer, 184 Summer St., Springfield, Vt.

Bequest Chairman,

"Well, here we go again in trying, via the MAGAZINE, to keep all of you posted on what the class is doing, as we get along towards our 40th Reunion which comes in June, 1959. Dan Featherston is doing a swell job on the Smoke Signal, as I am sure you will all agree, and is bringing a new slant and new pep to our Newsletter.

Your Sec. wants to add his congratulations to Fred Daley, his agents and the class for the fine job they did on the 1957 Alumni Fund, with $19,434 in the till from 272 contributors. In our group (Classes 1914-1920), we were second in the amount contributed, second in the number of contributors, and third in the over-all standing, behind 1914 and 1915, who are really stiff competition.

Among the summer travelers on whom your Sec. had reports were Dot and Nick Sandoe who spent some time in Hill City, S. Dak. Their card read: "How!! and greetings from South Dakota. This wonderful country with cool, delightful weather and believe it or not, the proprietor of Palmer Gulf Lodge where we are staying is a Dartmouth man, Troy Parker, '11." Also, Mary and Larry McCutcheon report a six weeks' fishing trip in Canada, and plan, to leave for Quebec, Gaspe, and Nova Scotia, winding up in New York in September. Marie Drane and her mother took a fine cruise to the North Cape and, reporting from Norway, said: "This is the land where the 'nights are six months long.' The sun set last night at 11:40. It's hard to go to bed in the daylight so we are not getting too much sleep. Weather wonderful, sea smooth - see midnight sun on Friday." Jessie and Ed Fiske report: "Arrived here in Venice, via Naples, Palermo, Rome and Florence and soon will be heading northward." Jean and Lou Stone took off for Cortina, Italy, early in August, and hoped to spend some time in London with friends, also in Norway where they expected to spend part of August and early September.

A nice letter from Bill Hoard of Ft. Atkinson, Wis., publisher of Hoards Dairyman The National Dairy Farm Magazine, and prominent Wisconsin graduate who still has a spot for Dartmouth writes: "The 1919 birthday card again brings forth many wonderful memories. Like everyone else, I have spent considerable time reading the names on the card. One of these days, I hope to be in New York when the 1919 gang gets together. Will have to depend on Tcm Bresnahan or 'Fat' Jackson for the necessary details. Sure enjoy the '19 Smoke Signal."

Dr. Denny Sullivan, of Lansdowne, Pa., has been laid up in the hospital again, and I am sure that the Class joins with the Sec. in wishing Denny an early and complete recovery.

Bill Carto of Washington, D. C., writes a very thoughtful letter:

"Upon return from a short vacation, I found our class birthday card. I suspect, no matter how old we are, we all like to think we are remembered. . The card, in my judgment, is a splendid idea and for one I appreciate it very much. It soothes the passage if not the flight of time and makes it seem less terrifying. It may also motivate a classmate now and then to drop you a line. .You are to be commended for the splendid way in which you are carrying out the secretary's functions which must be onerous at times and unrequiting. Lots of luck to you and if you come to Washington, please look me up."

Bunny Lodge, of Albany, N. Y., comesthrough:

"Note from the ALUMNI MAGAZINE that Norm Jeavons wants to throw a brick through a night club window when he's 96. I must be a pessimist for I'm afraid to have my tombstone erected. It would have to have the birth and death dates 1897 to 19 . What if I should live to the year 2000? If it were carved in stone how could they change the 19 to 20? I struggled four years to keep the dean from changing me from 'l9 to '20. But seriously, I want to join a Three Century Club of those who were born in the nineteenth century and expect to live through the 20th century and into the 21st century. Each of us can contribute a dollar when we join. Think what a blowout those who are left can have when the bells ring in the 21st century. Perhaps Norm can wait until he's 105 and throw a brick through the window at that party."

Russ Potter, of Woodbridge and Hartford, Conn., notes that: "Many thanks for the class birthday greetings - it's hard to believe you and I are now both older than my 'old man' was when he cooked for us and put us up while at summer school 37 years ago. Young Russ is now 35, Sally1 31 and with 5 kids. Time Marches On. Do hope you are in the best of health."

Thanks to Bill White, a clipping from the Milton (Mass.) Transcript was received with an account of Brigadier General Chauncey (Jigger) D. Merrill's appointment as commander of the Army Reserve's 94th Infantry Division, the Bay State's own. Quoting in part from the writeup:

"A representative of the Equitable Life Assurance Society in civilian life, General Merrill has been assistant 94th Division commander since 1952. On Saturday General Merrill took his division to Camp Drum, N. Y„ for two weeks summer field training. A native of Skowhegan, Me., General Merrill was graduated from Dartmouth College, Class of 1919 and took graduate work at the University of California. He was commiss:oned as a second lieutenant in 1918 and served with the Army Reserve until 1940 when he went on active duty as a major. During World War II he served with the 5th Infantry Division in Iceland. In 1947 he assumed command of the 301st Infantry Regiment, 94th Division. He was promoted to Brigadier Genera! in 1955. Genera! and Mrs. Merrill, who make their home at 71 Fullers Lane, have two sons, Captain Willard D. Merrill and Ist Lt. Will A. Merrill of the U. S. Marine Corps, and a daughter, Mrs. Warren A. Birch of Milton."

You all received the August Smoke Signal with the details of the Woodstock-Hanover party October 11-13. This issue of the MAGAZINE will probably reach you just about the time you are taking off, or thinking of going. Come at the last minute, or come to the luncheon before the game at the Ski Hut in Hanover. A good time is guaranteed.