1941
It seems that one of the symptoms of spring fever is writer's cramp. Even the boys from the clipping bureaus have been stingy lately. But it takes a great deal more than a little sunshine and balmy weather to prevent certain '41ers from breaking into the headlines. Alphabetically, first among the luminaries of the month is Bill Aylward, who has been recently appointed employment supervisor for the East Alton, Ill., plants of the Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp. This promotion entailed a transfer from the Joliet plant of the same company where Bill spent the last three years as assistant industrial relations manager. Prior to joining his present company, he had ten years' experience in three different plants of the United States Rubber Co. in the fields of industrial engineering, suggestion systems programs, employee programs and public relations supervision.
I do not know how much time John Bowers spent in Briggs Stadium in his hometown of Detroit rooting for the Tigers in his younger years. However, one thing is certain. He learned a lot about cars, particularly of the Ford variety. Thus, his well-deserved recent appointment as car advertising manager of the Ford Division of the Ford Motor Company. John joined the Ford dynasty from the advertising agency of Brooke, Smith, French and Dorrance, Inc., where he climbed to the position of vice-president and account executive.
Remember Franklin and Marshall? Once again that "little" college in Lancaster, Pa., broke into print, thanks to Bob Hess. Bob has just transferred from Williams College to Franklin and Marshall to accept the post of director of development, in which position he will have charge of the alumni office, publicity, public relations and college publications. Bob served in the same multiple capacities at Williams and still found time for vigorous activity in community affairs, serving as president of the Williamstown Boys' Club and as a cubmaster.
I'll wager that memories of Franklin and Marshall still plague Monty Winship. But according to reports, Monty has too full a schedule to reminisce very often about those glorious fall Saturday afternoons on Memorial Field. Dr. Monty was recently appointed psychiatric consultant for the Newington, Conn., schools through the auspices of the State Department of Mental Health. This is in addition to his other duties as a member of the staff of the Grove Hill Clinic and his affiliation with the New Britain Hospital, both of Conn. Before moving to Conn, to become clinical director of the Blue Hills Clinic and consultant at Children's Village, Monty was a fellow at the Austin Riggs Center in Stockbridge, Mass., a favorite summer resort in the Berkshire Hills. Prior to that, he was psychiatric resident at the Menninger Clinic in Topeka, Kan.
Before leaving the subject of hospitals and clinics and the wonderful work they perform, mention should be made of Bill Freeman's recent appointment as vice chairman in charge of general solicitation for the United Campaign of Summit, N. J. Being realistic about the role of women in any successful charitable drive, the campaign chairman has appointed Bill's illustrious wife to the same position. Bill is presently a consulting engineer with the Chicago Bridge and Iron Company in their New York office. He is also active in the capital funds drive for the local hospital and a member of the University Club of New York. He and his energetic Mrs. are also active members of the Summit Playhouse Association and participants in Cub Scout activities.
'41's contribution to West Point, Bob Lawrence, is now president of Robert Lawrence Productions, Inc., a commercial and industrial film producing company, which he organized in 1952. His company has production facilities in New York, Toronto and Hollywood, and a subsidiary industrial division, also in New York. Bob is past president of the Film Producers Association.
The consensus of opinion among the fellows present at the March Alumni Fund kick-off dinner in New York City was that it was about time to get out a new up-to-date class directory. Bob Taft stated that he could get the directory printed at a cost of about 50¢ per copy. It is a monumental task but as I feel that it is an excellent suggestion, I am willing to undertake the assembly of the data, provided that everyone will cooperate by furnishing me with the following information: Name, home address, wife's name and number of children by sex. Promptness in furnishing this information will be greatly appreciated. We do not want to omit anyone, so the sooner we get the dope, the quicker we will be able to get out the directory. What about it. guys and dolls! It only takes a minute for Dad to jot a note while he is riding the commuters' train some hot summer morning or for Mom to do it for him while she is sunning on the beach watching the youngsters while they are thrashing about in the water.
Speaking of sex, someone present at the gathering suggested that we ought to prevail upon our Treasurer. Stu Steffey, to ante up for a prize of some sort for the proud parents of the most boys and the most girls. I have not sounded out Stu yet as to whether or not he will go for the idea, but the results could be announced after all the data for the directory is in my hands.
I'll bet that it was John White who had this suggestion. He and Pudge, with their six girls, are the envy of Madison, X. J., and of the Bristol Laboratories in New York City where John is director of sales administration.
Bruce Friedlich's map pin-pointing all the boys who are working hard as Class Agents in the 1957 Alumni Fund Drive has just arrived. By the time that you receive this issue, the drive will be in the homestretch. Bruce's map had one slight error. I am not a class agent. But I feel that it is in order for me as your secretary to fervently urge everyone who has not already done so to give Dartmouth a welldeserved boost and our energetic class agents your encouragement by mailing your con- tribution to the Alumni Fund forthwith.
Secretary,3 Nassau Rd., Great Neck, N. Y.
Class Agent, Bache and Co., 36 Wall St. New York 5, N. Y.
