1908

More sad news. As we reported briefly in a recent class letter, another loyal classmate has joined the Great Beyond. Walter Rich died in Scottsdale, April 19 of a heart attack to which he had been subject in recent years. Walter had followed the engineering profession since graduation and had been prominent in road construction for the state of New York previous to his retirement three years ago. Always friendly and cooperative, he will be greatly missed at our 50th which he expected to attend. In fact, in a letter from his wife regarding his passing she says, "I really believe that he had a determination to live for the 50th in 1958." A further story of his career will appear later.

Fred Schilling is in the news. Past efforts to get Fred to "say a word" have been unavailing. At last we have it from The New York Herald-Tribune of April 21. Fred has been a prominent engineer as Vice President of the Turner Construction Co. for many years. Now, new honors have come to him in his election as Secretary of the Building Contractors and Mason Builders Association of New York and Exec. Secretary of the Cement League and Master Carpenters Association, all affiliated with the Building Trades Employers Association. Fred has always been prominent in the field of labor relations and, judging from his titles and present conditions in our biggest city, he should have plenty to do in his new work. Our congratulations, Fred.

Walter Furman sends the following newsgram from Los Angeles. "Had a fine get-together with Kid Richardson. He's younger than ever and looks ready for a snappy baseball game or an all-night poker session." All of which is born out in a recent picture showing a full head of hair and not a grey one.

WORD FROM OUR LADIES

Always our friend, Serena Rotch in Milford, N. H., writes:

"I shall not be going to Hanover, but will always be more than glad to see any of the Class who care to stop by in Milford. I have built up a busy life with Cub Scouts, Altar Guild, Garden Club, Sunday School and grandchildren and always many absorbing projects. Good luck, which means good health."

And from Betty Baine who has loyally attended most of our reunions and whose son, George Jr., was in the class of '41:

"I regret that I cannot be in Hanover in June at the informal reunion, as George Jr. will be graduating from the Graduate School of Banking at Rutgers University at the same time. George is now Trust Officer of the Monmouth County National Bank and is located at the main office in Red Bank. With best wishes to the Class of '08".

At about the time that you should be receiving this, some of us will be back in the old town and very busy doing nothing. Perhaps we will be observing and practicing for our own big 50th next year. It is always a satisfying experience to get back at least once a year. It helps to undo the intervening years.

During the next three months, you will not be bothered with any news from your two-fingered scribe with the exception of news about the Alumni Fund Drive which, of course, you will want to have. And so, until next fall, "Pate de fois gras."

Victor L. King '07 has come out of retirementto be President of Rhodia, Inc., manufacturersof chemicals, drugs and synthetics, with plantshere and abroad. He formerly was TechnicalDirector of Calco Chemical Division of American Cyanamid Co. His four Dartmouth sons areVictor '31, Jamie '34, Gene '39 and Tom '45.

Frederick E. Schilling '08, former Vice President of the Turner Construction Co., has been appointed Secretary of the Building Contractors and Mason Builders Association of New York City, and also Executive Secretary of The Cement League and the Master Carpenters Association.

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