1911
The first news item is to be a reminder of the annual 1911 in-between-reunions reunion at Whitefield. There have been no changes in plans since last month's announcement that the hotel will open Thursday, June 20, and that members of the class will be welcome at that time. Since only a weekend isconvenient for some, let's all plan to be thereat least Saturday and Sunday, June 22 and23. Many will stay on to the next week. Ifthis is like former years, this invitation iscordially extended to widows of 1911 classmates. They will be most welcome and wehope some will be there for the weekendat least. Last year Mildred Rollins stoppedover on her way to her cottage on LakeChamplain. Linda (Hawkridge) Hutchinsonwrites that she thinks it will be a lot of funand is going to try and make it with Maynard. The one to sign up, so far, from thefarthest point is Larry Odlin. Make a noteto write Schuyler Dodge of your plans.
Another reunion which some of the members of the class will be enjoying is the 50threunion of the class of 1907 at Exeter. Anumber of 1911 Dartmouth men were inthis class at Exeter.
A cordial letter from Hazel Harvey expresses her appreciation of the class makinga gift to the memorial fund in Fred's name.Hazel wrote:
"One reason we were at Whitefield last June was because we knew that, at most, he would only come once more but that he was probably seeing you all for the last time. I didn't realize that none of you guessed it; anyway I'm glad we went. I'm grateful to all you 1911-ers for wanting to keep me on, so to speak, but unless I get more active, I probably won't see you at Whitefield often. I'd be more than delighted to have any of you drop in here."
This man, Mathes, certainly gets publicity - but after all that's his business, only it's usually for others. At least a dozen classmates have sent me the picture of Mattie in the recent issue of Life engaged in a very plebeian task of selecting an undershirt.
A classmate's son has been receiving public acclaim because of his proficiency in the field of American literature. Ted and MarieStafford's son, Edward Perry, has at this date successfully passed the $32,000 hurdle on the $64,000 question. On that occasion Marie and Edward's wife were visible in the T.V. audience. He is a commander in the U.S. Navy, in command of an air squadron in Newfoundland.
True Dudley writes from Wyoming, N. Y.:
"Nothing very exciting has happened to me since I retired from Picatiney Arsenal in June '53 and moved to Warsaw, N. Y. Last year I was made a grandfather by the birth of Daniel Dudley to my son David and his wife Marilyn. David is employed by the Eastman Kodak Company in the N.O.D. Division and resides in the town of Gates. In November I moved to this new address, which is on route 19, between Batavia and Warsaw. If any of the boys should happen to be in Batavia, I would like to have them give me a ring. I am 15 miles from Batavia."
Next winter we should arrange for a get-together of 1911-ers in Florida. In addition tothose who now live in Florida or spend theirwinters there regularly, to my knowledge thefollowing men and wives have been thereduring a part of the winter; the Agrys, Coopers, Spim Norrises, Crooks, Sarge Eatons,Odlins, Hedges, Ed Keelers, Mayos, Pearsons,and Sterlings. Probably this is not all. Therehave been various small reunions among anumber of these travelers. The latest noticewas from Ed Keeler who joined the ChubSterlings at Jamaica Square, Delray, whereJulia Dunning dropped in. Linda and Maynard Hutchinson were likewise in Florida fora few weeks. Next winter I'll try to find outwhat classmates plan to be there and see ifwe cannot have a real jolly get-together.
The only reply so far to Shorty Mayo's suggestion of a lunch or dinner in Boston patterned after the class dinner at the time of the Harvard game has been from Al Wheeler who writes, "I think it would be fine to get the gang together next month, but I am getting too old and feeble to go out at night. Think noontime would be better and allow more time, and if anyone wanted to stay for dinner, they could do that too."
Ted O'Leary has recently been elected chairman of the board of Schenley Import Corporation. He is also a director of Schenley Industries, Inc.
On April 29 Ohio State University will inaugurate a new president. Harold Burtt, who is chairman of the department of psychology there, will represent Dartmouth on this occasion.
Coleen and Cap Hedges are back home again in Cedar Rapids after their annual trip to Louisiana. Cap not only has his land development there where there is supposed to be oil, but he and Coleen get a great kick out of the New Iberia area. Also it gives them an opportunity to call on David and Dick in Houston, Tex. and to visit their son, Sam, who is manager of the Beach Club Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale. Cap says that hotel is patterned after the Mountain View at Whitefield so far as service and meals go. You all will have heard from Cap by this time, and I hope will have made life easier for him by sending in your check for the Fund. Our quota is a very high one for our class due to the fact that several of our most generous givers have died. If Cap can make his quota this year, it certainly will tickle the cockles of his heart.
Gay Farrell, our distinguished Reverend, has entered politics - and perhaps contrary to his own best judgment! He was elected moderator of the town of Rochester, Mass., on write-in ballots. His first meeting must have been a strenuous one as the town acted on a 34-article warrant and took time out to battle a spectacular $5,000 blaze that seriously damaged one of the town's venerable old homesteads, the Royal Haskell house, belonging incidentally to Royal Haskell, class of 1912. In reply to a voter's question as to who overruled a decision of the meeting, the reply was, "Mr. Gould and me did it." Dr. Gabriel, being put to the test in first appearance in the role of moderator, managed to restore order with only a few minutes lost to the business at hand. A more important note about Gay however is that he and Elsie are sailing on July 2 on the Coronia from New York making the first stop at Iceland and then the North Cape and along the coast of Norway, arriving in time for the international conference in Oslo for educators of blind youth of which he is honorary president. After that they are planning to spend a month or more in England. This will keep them from Whitefield but he adds he hopes they will be more free to enjoy Whitefield next year.
Josh Clark has been held up temporarily from his love in getting new subscriptions to the Dartmouth Educational Association with headquarters in Boston by an attack of pneumonia followed by a serious operation. However, he is now successfully through both and in fine health although being required to take life a little easier for a few weeks. At least he has the satisfaction in knowing that he is fully well again.
Jim Irwin surely has become an enthusiast for North Carolina, especially Asheville. Listen to this under date of Mar. 24:
"Does your reference to up there in God's country imply that we must be in a forsaken land down here? If so, listen to this testimony - daffodils, forsythia, red bud, even some of our iris (one!) are in bloom all over the place. Most of the neighbors have mowed their lawns, once or twice. Am letting ours grow for a better established lawn while I dig gardens, some of which Helen planted yesterday. No snow all winter - even to sweep let alone shovel - and yet we have all the seasons. The sun shines bright in a real cerulean sky (except for rain now and then) and the stars fairly snap in the clear nights. How does that sound to you? Saw Mort Grover for a brief visit the other day as he was leaving the county building."
Here are a few new addresses for your address book: Stephen F. Rossiter, 108 Walker Street, Manchester, Conn.; Clinton W. Ewell, 5 Bavberry Lane, Exeter, X. H.; Frederick A. A. McLaughlin, 14B Hartford Avenue, Glens Falls, N. Y.; Walter I. Pendleton, Box 164B, Rt. 1, Zephyrhills, Fla.; David S. Traitell, 1877 Spendrift Drive, La Jolla, Calif.
News has just been received of the death of Pat Hurley suddenly at the Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, Hanover. Pat was a distinguished soldier. During his life he occupied many positions of distinction with great credit and honor. Pat was the creator of an army family; two sons both being officers in the U. S. Air Force and his wife, Mildred, was superintendent of the Federal Nursing Schools in Columbia, S. C., where they maintained a home for many years. Even though much of his past life was spent outside of continental U.S.A., he maintained close contact with and interest in the class and college activities.
Secretary,1 Webster Terrace, Hanover, N. H.
Class Agent, The Hedges Co., 210 Dows Bldg. Cedar Rapids, lowa
