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If there was any one person responsible for granting parents of Dartmouth men an opportunity to share in giving to the Dartmouth Alumni Fund, it's William H. Coulson, long adopted '18er, whose sons Jack '39 and William H. Jr. '40 are following in what might have been their father's footsteps, had he been able to go to college. Sometime back, the President's Committee on Fund Raising Within the Federal Service released a bulletin headed "William H. Coulson Appointed Executive Director of Fund Raising Committee." In making the appointment, Secretary Williams cited Mr. Coulson's past contributions in the field of federal fund raising, saying "I am keenly aware of the key role you had in the last few years in helping to work out an equitable long range fund raising program within the Federal Government based on the concept of true voluntary giving and privacy of the donation."

Bill's work in Washington involves the growing habits and attitudes of more than 5 million civilian and military personnel. And Bill adds,

This work is wonderful training for the program I hope to give full time to when I reach the millionaire status in about 3 years, that is, when I do not have to sell 40 hours a week of service for shelter and clothing—and can give away the time. Dartmouth's welfare will always be first in my thoughts and endeavors, and I will be talking with you about my plans in her behalf for Min and I hope to attend the reunion in June, and hope to have our 3 grandsons with us at the 40th.

The Jan. 26 American Weekly had some fine pictures of Nancy Jones, talking with Bob Considine, in an interview in her apartment near the Kremlin under the caption "American Housewife in Moscow" - then it adds:

"It's a sizable leap from the creature comforts of a Park Ave. apartment in New York to the role of American Housewife in Moscow. But Nancy Jones made it. The attractive New York girl is the bride of Irving R. Levine, NBC's crack Moscow correspondent. They met in New York when Levine, fresh from the Korean war fronts, was a guest on Dave Garroway's Today program. Nancy was Dave's dazzling secretary and script overseer. Bells rang.

But NBC had other plans. It shipped Levine to Moscow early in 1955. He saw Nancy on each of his leaves, spent a small fortune talking to her on the phone. "We saved a lot of money by getting married" the fur-hatted broadcaster laughed the other day as he headed down Gorky Street on his way home to lunch with Nancy. To get an extra room at the National Hotel, an ornate heap, built half a century ago in the time of Czar Nicholas, Levine had to invoke the name of Nikita Khrushchev himself. Mr. Bitchkov, of the hotel, had been adamant, even when Irving told him with a straight face that if he didn't get the room he'd have to call off the wedding. Then the correspondent remembered the First Secretary off the Communist Party.

Mr. Khrushchev is always speaking of peaceful coexistence and calling for "an exchange of cultural relations" Irving told the comrade. "Here's your chance to show you agree with him. This will bring our countries closer together."

Mr. Bitchkov's brow knitted, then he said "You will have your extra room in two days." Irving said ' Good! Now I'll be able to report that the Soviet Union is not opposed to matrimony."

The most successful Dartmouth party ever - the one Feb. 5 at the Waldorf, N. Y. City, was a very delightful experience for those who were fortunate enough to attend - and there were 53 '18ers and their wives and guests out of over 2200 present. Out of towners who came the farthest were Marion and Dick White (his training through the years has made it possible for '18 to have one of the best Bequest chairmen in the College). Hugh Whipple was down from Medina, Lila and Phil Tusting up from New Jersey (Lila the bride will claim free tuition at Dartmouth as she has Seminole Indian blood and good Irish stock - a very welcome person in the '18 picture). Distinguished looking Rolf Syvertsen was here from Hanover (we asked about Golden Glove boxer Bob Shirley '57 and Sy said, "Bob's doing a good job and passing all marks!).

Also coming from a distance up state were Pat and George Stoddard (George had a oneman show of his water colors in Millbrook, N. Y.). Fat Sheldon was down from Schenectady — now 185 lbs. as against 285 in college. Son Roger has 3 or 4 degrees from Oxford; taking his Doctorate at N.Y.U. in Economics, then he will be ready for the faculty of some outstanding college, or university. At the last minute, Ray Smith and Bonnie showed up. Perhaps coming as far away as anyone were Laura and Chuck Palmer from Atlanta; Clarence Opper up from Washington said, "This could be a good warm-up for the 40th" - and adds, "Phil Sanderson is certainly doing a wonderful job with the Newsletter."

From Niles, Mich, (and on their way to Florida) came Luke and Ed Healey, and with them Luke's attractive sister and husband Joe Donohue. Ed keeps young, inviting the freshmen from Notre Dame to his farm some 6 mi. away to enjoy horseback riding, the country air, and the warmth of the Healey household. All the Healeys asked about Swede Youngstrom and we gave them Swede's address. Pretty Mildred and Congressman Jay LeFevre were down from New Paltz, and while ex GOP Chairman, Leonard W. Hall edges himself into the N. Y. State race, Jay edges along to help him (the LeFevres will be at The Breakers in Palm Beach in March). Up from Baltimore was Dave Garratt sans Marion, who was attending an antique show in Williamsburg. They bought an attractive brownstone right in Baltimore, and ingeniously made over some old wrought iron in the kitchen where Marion's lovely old antiques are well displayed. Jim Duffy was up from Pennsylvania; Pres. of Kellett Aircraft, Willow Grove, Pa., - in missiles - Jim, too, is bidding for high honors in grandchildren, with a total of 16. Mandy Crothers, the tennis star, was up from New Jersey, with Ruth.

'18ers from around Metropolitan New York at the fantastic Feb. 5 Waldorf party were as follows: Peggy and Red Wilson,Betty and Chaunce Wales (son-in-law, John M. Reeder of Princeton, N. J., had his picture in the 2/8 Saturday Eve. Post as selling more than a million insurance a year for the Penn Mutual); Janet and Jules Van Raalte were there. They have 3 grandsons, one may be a future fullback — Janet hears from Germaine Kennedy - they have a daughter in Germany — and often Hort and Germaine take a wintertime safari to Spain. Missed were Elizabeth and Dave Skinner, and MartyStraus - all of whom had paid reservations - The Skinners were cut down by the flu. There also were Peggy and Dwight Sargent, both very upset they can't make reunion. Dwight has had 3 invitations to speak on the West Coast, on personnel problems on which he is a national expert - and they will take this opportunity to take a trip to Alaska.

Stan Jones called us, and said how nice it was of Ann and Johnny Johnston to call up and bring along Evie Colwell and Miriam Morrison. Miriam's son, Bob, Jr. was down after his midyears, but Miriam saw little of him what with all his dates, and then tore back to Carnival. Evie Colwell immediately left for Florida. Pete's sister, who has been living in Holland for a long time, has invited her over this summer, so all of us who love Evie will indeed miss her at reunion. At the same table with them were Helen and Paul Miner. Stan Jones said, "I think Paul is going to retire some day in Sarasota. Paul must be in the dough; Helen was in a brand new dress and looked very lovely." Surviving the Kansas snow-drifts were Steve Mahoney and Dorothy. Having enjoyed the skiing at Hanover, but present this evening, were Edith and Dick Holton. Everyone enjoyed a nice visit with Harriet and Les Granger, who did his part to make Equal Opportunity Day 11.19.57, an outstanding day, working with his committee of Jacob Potofsky (Pres. Amalgamated Clothing Workers), Sec. of Labor Mitchell, and dinner Chairman, Nelson A. Rockefeller. Les was at Ghana's Independence Celebration and he has given us these colorful pictures:

At the stroke of midnight on 3.7.57 flood lights were turned on the roof of Parliament House. The British flag that had been flying there for almost a century came fluttering down. Exactly one minute later, up rose the new flag of Ghana - and a thunderous roar rose with it. No one moved. The crowd was waiting for the hero of the occasion. They wanted their Kwami, their Prime Minister. A moment or so later he arrived, together with members of his Cabinet. He came with a sputtering roar, not in a glittering Rolls Royce, as befitting a formal State occasion, but riding on a motor bike - conveyance of the masses. The crowds loved his means of travel; they rushed toward and after him excitedly.

Good to see at the dinner were Minettaand Syl Morey and Dotty and the Rev.George Davis, who said, "Thanks to the '18ers who attended my Ordination at Cathedral of St. John Divine on Jan. 21. To have so many of my classmates there was as thrilling a part of it all as anything, and then HalDay came over for my first communion that Sunday. None of you can ever realize what that all meant."

'18ers are indeed grateful to George Rand '19, Charlie McGoughran '20, and Ort Hicks '21, for inviting '18 into the joint cocktail party at the Canadian Club in the Waldorf, where Dan Shea said he had the most fun of any cocktail party in a long time, seeing the men whom otherwise we never see. Many had written in planning to come, such as Rose and Eric Ball (whose mother passed away on Jan. 19 at age 95); Jake Bingham, from Concord, and Hubie McDonough.

At the Waldorf party, everyone was hoping for Ruth and Curt Glover and Marge and Phil Boynton were coming down from Boston. Phil is enjoying his reading machine. Their son John, and wife Isabel, have adopted "the sweetest little girl, Carol." As one of the national sponsors of the Dinner Miriam and Tom Campbell were desperately trying to come on, but they will be in New York in March on their way to Europe. Sarah and Hal Doty, while concentrating on the 40th next June, tried to make the Waldorf; their son '52 being president of the local alumni group "makes me feel quite ancient," says Hal.

Mary and "Admiral" Paul Mather were on their way home from the Orient, having left Washington, D. C., last Oct. 2 but some stomach upset in the Philippines resulted in Paul heading to Bethesda for observation as soon as he got back here. T. Reed Montgomery and Hitty hoped to make the party but with the cold snap, headed early for Florida. At the joint cocktail party, the Ray Leggs mentioned they had enjoyed seeing Dorothy and Sig Judd at Palm Beach. Punchdrunk from overwork as top communications man for the First Boston Corp. and running a hospital on the side, Priscilla and Tom Shirley flew out to Palm Springs for some relaxation at Mt. St. Helena and thought they might see the Joe Converses and sell 'em on our June 9-11 40th.

Looked for at the Waldorf party was Hazel and Walt Nelson (Asst. V.P. East River Savings, N. Y. City) who were down to Florida in Dec., and who in January were feted at the Peter Minuet Legion Post, doing honor to Past Commanders of that post.

The tremendous ovation for Hoppy at the Waldorf dinner reminded Ned Ross to tell us that at our 35th reunion when Hoppy was the guest of honor, he came around to each table and shook hands with each individual present - always a great, great man.

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