1948

There wasn't any Spring here this year. All of a sudden, the buds that held back for so long just popped, the weather tempered, and here it is Summer. And with Summer, we know that another editorial year is drawing to a close. Like the years in general, they seem to go by at an accelerating rate and though the composition of this tome each month seems to become almost an ordeal at times, we wish that we could beckon time back a month or two.

Those of you who carefully covered the Boston Herald on April 7, probably noticed that Frank Rimbach and Miss Jean Huntington of Sterling, Mass., have become engaged. She attended Mary Washington College of the University of Virginia and is a graduate of Colby College.

A letter from Herb Standen announced the arrival of William Herbert Standen III on February 19 in Exeter, N. H., where Herb holds forth at Emerson School for Boys. Herb and Jane are already making their plans for reunion in '58.

Dan Kenney has joined William H. McGee & Co., marine insurance underwriters, as New England Manager with headquarters at 84 State St., Boston. Rev. Dick Bredenberg is on leave of absence from his position as Chaplain and Chairman of the Religion Department at Alfred University. This year he is working on his Doctorate in Bible at Drew University in New Jersey. During Lent he spoke of his work in "World Council Work Camps" at Port Richmond, Staten Island.

In observing its tenth anniversary, the Addison County (Vt.) Independent paused to make note of its staff and, particularly, our own Fogg Grow. Fogg is news editor of the Independent and appears to have knit well with the Middlebury community as a member of the Lions Club, ardent bowler, do-it-yourself-er, and what not. Also, the squibb makes note of his artistic ability which was displayed in the Ox house (now known by another name) while on campus. Between Fogg and my wife, the Ox house bar was almost arted to death. I understand that those not so aesthetically acute have since done away with part or all of their efforts.

Stan Alger has hung out his shingle as an architect "Off Eel River Road, Osterville, Mass." The date was April 15. Those near Osterville who need his services, why not look him up. Why not look him up even if you don't need his services. Harlow Munson was up from Alexandria, Va., to Hanover in mid-April as was Phil Gahm who journeyed all the way from Norwood, Mass. They hung their hats at the Inn.

When this reaches you, it will be the home stretch for the 1957 Alumni Fund Drive. Right this very moment, things are not going good for that campaign. It may be that by the time this reaches you, the converse will be the case. ... I surely hope so. However, my association with the yearly deficit supporter is of sufficient length that I know it is not the result of any miracle. More it is the result of manpower - 40 or 50 in our class alone. There are just about as many theories as to how to go about running one of these shows as there are people involved. They are all heading for a single goal which explains why horse racing remains popular — a basic thought and common goal but different means of reaching it. So whatever your reason is for giving — and giving plenty to Dartmouth - please do so soon. Perhaps you're betting on the new curriculum to give the undergraduates to come an even better opportunity to prepare for the problems they will meet oft campus. Maybe you are PTA conscious and realize that the current fifth grade bulge will be in college before we know it and Dartmouth will be called upon to provide for an ever-increasing number. In any event, the need is already here to provide the very best in educational facilities in the years to come, just as in the 187 years past. Do your part now.

And so we reluctantly close another volume. Have a wonderful Summer till we see you again in October.

Secretary, 807 Tomahawk Lane, Niles, Mich.

Class Agent, Box 237, Saugerties, N. Y.