1933

Suddenly our news sources dried up and our torrent became a trickle. Our usually peripatetic class jelled and became static — no address changes. Scarcely anyone bothered to write in. What had happened to the dynamic, ants-in-the-pants, ever shifting, always changing Class of 1933? Scouts were dispatched; spies donned their frogmen fins and flippers; soon fragmentary reports began drifting back. Nothing had happened to the Class except its members were busy. And what were they doing? Why, they were out working for the Alumni Fund, that's what! Each member of the Class, having made his own thoughtful contribution to this life blood of the College, was busily engaged in securing the contribution of at least one additional classmate. In this way, each member of the Class was crosschecked, and there was no excuse whatsoever for anyone not making a good gift. Obviously, many of the fellows were making two or more contributions under this brother-keeper system (every man an Assistant Class Agent, or ACA, as they are more familiarly called), and, believe us, the College is appreciative. So, remember! if you haven't already sent in your second or third contribution to the Alumni Fund this year, act now while there's still time!

Incidentally, from Ithaca comes a statement of comparative average gifts for some of last year's alumni annual-giving programs. You will be interested to see how 193.!; stacked up: Cornell $26, Princeton $43, WE-UNS $36, Yale $37. At Dartmouth, the average gifts of our two neighbors were: 1932 - $39, 1934 - $41. Last year our class had 378 contributors. This year we shoot for at least 428. Let's go, men!

Of the news which trickled in, a press release from The American Association of Industrial Editors states that Harry Carruth, director of employee publications for the Mead Corporation, Chillicothe, Ohio, was elected president of the Association at the National Convention of that group held in Cincinnati in March. Harry is in charge of eight employee publications for the Mead Corporation, prominent paper manufacturer, and also edits its bi-weekly news-picture bulletin board publication, its retirement plan quarterly, the annual employee financial report and other special publications. Election as president of the Association is a signal honor. Congratulations, Harry!

A press release from Chuck O'Neill 31 via the ALUMNI MAGAZINE (and confirmed later by Dad) reports that John and RosemaryMonagan are the proud parents of Laura, born March 4. This notice provoked a slight spate of correspondence between your secretary and the new father and elicited the further information that the Monagans are now the happy parents of 2 boys and 2 girls, the oldest of whom is 7. Congratulations on the entire achievement, Sir and Madam. John spoke with pleasure of a recent small reunion including the Hal Mackeys and the HalSmiths but missing the Jack Smarts.

A couple of the television viewers in my family report that a recent presentation of "A Visit to Dartmouth College" featured a full-face shot of our Class President lighting his pipe. Had any offers yet from the West Coast, George?

Class officers' meetings early this month set the stage for an intensive year of preparation for our Big 25th next year. Many of you will be asked to work. Details will be forthcoming.

Until June, friends, don't forget the Alumni Fund!

Secretary, 217 Goundry Street North Tonawanda, N. Y.

Class Agent, Legal Dept., B. & M. R.R., 150 Causeway St. Boston, Mass.