1949

Class dues are coming in exceptionally well so far, I'm glad to report, and we now should be well into solvency even though we plan to publish another Class Directory, available (we hope) by Reunion. The cost of such a publication is high, but we feel its merit and usefulness offsets cost. And Treasury finally can help!!! I received several news items accompanying Dues-payings, and you'll find most of it below. Thanks, meanwhile, to all of you who have helped so far - and it's not too late for those who haven't.

Our Class Executive Meeting in Hanover over Holy Cross weekend was a fine occasion and (I believe) definitely successful. Those in attendance were (with wives) Bob Alden,Bert Rodman, King Ball, Mike McGean, JayUrstadt, John Stearns and me. Among other things discussed was the Big Tenth Reunion (don't forget dates... June 19-21) under the capable guidance of Chairman Jay Urstadt. He's well into plans, and so far it sounds like a doozer!!!! Promised attendance returns so far are great, so plan yourself to be there.... Also set up at E.C. meeting was Nominating Chairman John Stearns whose job it will be (with committee of 6) to present a slate of new officers for your decision at Reunion meeting. Anyone who has any constructive ideas can readily reach John at 1680 York Ave., N.Y.C. 28. He welcomes suggestions.

Others in attendance at Holy Cross game (spotted in stands) were John and Joan Sweetland, Gus Farnsworth, George Hartmann, Joe Sullivan, Fred Springer-Miller, Dick Moulton, Bob Amirault, Bob and Donna Muenzberg, and probably others I missed. Fine game - no disgrace losing that One.... The preceding week here in Providence the Green really turned on first half power to thump Brown 20-0 much to the delight of Bob and Joan McArthur, John and Joan Sweetland, Bert and Sue Rodman, Stu Dunham, Bob and Natalie Rooke, Burt and Carolyn Proom, Joe Sullivan, Eddie Sullivan, AL and Joyce Wagner, Larry Schaefer, and John and Nancy Stockwell.

Now into Dues-payors news.... Tom and Marion Sheehan living in Gainesville, Fla., where Tom works for the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station of the University of Florida on production problems pertaining to commercial cut flower production. Sheehans have Tom Jr. (Age 4½) and Peter W. (Age 2) to keep them on their toes. Tom had previously studied in Hawaii in 1957 in field of commercial orchid production Rank Lashmet is now in Cleveland in Satpost duties from where he's bumped into Bill Mackey, Bill Griffiths, and Bob Pierce at one time or another Paul Erwin (a Philly attorney) writes that he and Cathy are prodded by Sharon (Age 2) and John (Age 4 months). ...Russ Hemenway has been appointed by Governor Harriman as Acting Director of the New York Office of the Department of Commerce. ... Dick Desmond writes from Dallas, Tex., where he's in charge of Dallas Sales Office for Avondale Mills Inc. after 4½ years in Birmingham. Dick's still single, but definitely looking Bob "Deke" Jackson writes of the impending birth of first chi-ld (just in time for tax deduction, of course). Deke attended sendoff Chicago party for John Daukas before the latter left A & P to move to Middletown, Conn., to work in optical business with older brother.... Al Neidle writes from syracuse, Ind., where he's personnel manager for the Weatherhead Company. Al and Mildred are proud of 3 children, Chris, Deborah and Judith (Ages 7, 6, and 5)....Ed White Jr. (a non-grad) was surprised that we'd include a one-year attendee at Dartmouth in class plans and hopes, but I was quick to assure him he's as much a classmate as I am. He forthwith paid dues, and I'm most appreciative. I'd certainly like to emphasize that every one of the 600-odd '49rs on our mailing lists are most welcome in the ranks. The more the merrier!!!

From Bill Kerr in Cambridge, England, comes an interesting note. Bill's a research student in American History at Cambridge, probing the British image of the U. S., factual and otherwise. He recently heard an address by Dean Acheson at Cambridge where Mr. Acheson referred to Mr. Dickey as "the present President of Dartmouth College was the author while a member of the State Department of reciprocal trade legislation ascribed to a New England Senator." Mr. Acheson was describing his experiences in the 1940s as a member of the State Department, before becoming Secretary.... Barbara Whipple writes of Scott's and her travels worldwide in recent years which touched Viet Nam, South East Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. They were delighted with the opportunity to see the world which this business trip afforded, but they're also delighted to be back home, especially in time for Big Green successful season.... Just today I got a letter from Jack Barr in Iran where he's Manager of the Teheran Office for Pan American World Airways System, still a bachelor, but very delighted with life in the Near East. Jack welcomes any or all classmates who might venture in or near Iran in varied travels....

I don't mean to harp on the Class Dues situation, but this has been such a critical year in our Treasury's history that I'd like to make special mention of those guys who not only paid this year's Dues but also paid back Dues enroute... guys like Charlie Russell, Bob Hill, Win Taylor, Mark Lansburgh,Lou Mulkern, and Ed Hunt deserve our heartfelt thanks for contributing more than was asked of them. Great job, guys Have you done your share????????

A few vocational changes, announced in address-change list. ... Dr. Bob Berg is at Boston's Children's Medical Center.... Guy Busch is in Technical Sales with Morning-star-Paisley Inc. in Smyrna, Ga.... Allen Brooks is with the Department of Art & Archaeology at the University of Toronto.... Rev. David Cowles is Curate of St. John's Church in Waterbury, Conn.... Joe Haughey is an engineer for Aeroballistic Lab-ABMA. ORDAB-DAD, Redstone Arsenal, Ala Dr. Gene Kelly is with the National Heart Institute in Bethesda, Md.... Frank Munson is Assistant Secretary of the General Reinsurance Corporation in New York....Ray Rasenberger is a Washington attorney with Bower & Scoutt.... Bob Treat is an Engineer with Stone & Webster Engineering Corporation in Boston.... Al Wagner is Financial Secretary with American Mutual Liability in Wakefield, Mass.... Sew Weber is the Chief of the Project Division of the City of Boston. ... Palmer Worthen is an Associate in the Law Office of Joseph W. Worthen, Attorneys in Boston.... Al Rich is a teacher-coach at Groveton High School (N. H.).... Doug Mott has joined Van Nostrand's college department to cover a Southern territory and Puerto Rico. Doug had previously spent seven years in the Foreign Service, including five years as assistant attache in Havana and Lima.... Joel Berson formerly an attorney with N.B.C. announces the opening of his office for General practice of Law in New York City....

Only one engagement this month ... that of Dick O'Riley of Lake Forest, Ill., to Miss Mary Cone of Chicago with a late fall wedding planned.

One last letter from Pete New enclosed a clipping about Dave Strasenburgh which narrates that Dave was general drive chairman for the Rochester (N. Y.) and Monroe County YMCA membership drive. Pete also tells of meeting Lou Clarke at Kansas City Capital Gifts Dinner. Lou is with Westinghouse (jet division) in Merriam, Kansas.

That's it tor now. The moth-eaten old column is longer this month than usual thanks to Dues-results. Please pay yours if you haven't already. AND DON'T FORGET REUNION (JUNE 19-21).... MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!

Secretary, 50 Tryon Ave. East Providence, R. I.

Treasurer, 21 Crescent Dr., Whippany, N. J.