1955
By now, spring has well established herself in Hanover, and Green Key is just around the corner. And what a great corner it is this time of year. Although yours truly always took great pride in Dartmouth's Winter weekend of weekends, there has been a larger place in my collection of College memories for the "Green Key Weekends I Have Known." The beauties of late spring in the North Country— the fraternity picnics, and the dance all lend something to this time of year that none other can exactly equal. Sigh.
Now, back to reality and news from exseafarer Paul Merriken, now touring the U.S. in the capacity of Sales Trainee for U.S. Steel. After completing his visits to various factories around the country, Paul expects to be assigned a permanent territory somewhere west of the Mississippi. During his tour, Paul dropped in on Dick Hogarty and wife, Ann, at the Notre Dame Law School where Dick's in his first year. The Hogartys were awaiting a second visit from the stork sometime in April.
Frank Carlton and his wife, Nancy, find themselves on the same waiting list. They were expecting a second addition to the Carlton clan in April, but Nancy may have had to greet this one alone, since Frank was scheduled for a career-ending cruise of the Western Pacific beginning in April.
Gus Aberle sends word via dog-sled that he and Caryl are stationed in Newfoundland at present. Gus is a Supply Officer with the Navy, and teaches accounting in his spare time in conjunction with the U. of Maryland extension program. Gus has seen one Fiftyfive since arriving in the cold North, PeteBuhler paid him a brief visit as he passed through with an inspection team from the New York area. Pete plans to marry Elizabeth Ann Lindsay — a Lasell Junior College graduate - this coming December.
"Tuck" Creamer writes from Lawrence, Mass., where he's currently employed by the Bolta Products Division of the General Tire and Rubber Company as a management trainee. Tuck recently returned from Hawaii where he was a Platoon Commander with the First Marine Brigade. While on duty, Tuck did a "little art work" for the Public Information Office there, including several pencil sketches of VIP's (the Marine Corps Commandant, for one). The aforementioned portrait was presented to General Pate by the 8,000 men of the First Brigade.
Bruce Alexander, another "civilianized" Fifty-five, writes from Boston where he's working with his father's Insurance agency. Bruce previously went through a training program with the Phoenix Insurance Company in Hartford, and while there, wrote on the State Desk of the Hartford Courant. Bruce is engaged to marry Susan Fuller of West Hartford next September - "forsaking the Epicurean life for the eternal insomnia of nuptial bliss."
Bruce, who served as best-man at Ev Borghesani's wedding last June, reports that Ev and Sally are now living in Philadelphia while he completes Penn Dental School. PeteSarty is at Fort Devens - not far from the Alexander abode, and is a frequent visitor there.
A few quickies.... "Sky" Hill is back in the U.S., New York, and the Dartmouth Club eagerly awaiting your contributions to the Alumni Fund... Arnie Katz is employed by Dreyfus & Co., a New York Stock Broker. ... John Rossiter is working with the Socony Mobil-Company in NYC.... Colin Hunt was seen in the Valdosta, Ga., area, frequenting the local golf links as a weekend guest of Web Wilde. Colin's still flying with the Army out of Fort Rucker, Ala. Ann and Tom Carlsen announce that little Lisa has a new brother, Bill (William Sigmond) born on February 28. Tom's in the School of Social Service Administration at the University of Chicago.... Lt. (jg) John Mansfield is on maneuvers with the Navy in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. John's a pilot aboard the Wasp, engaging in anti-submarine warfare.... Lt. (jg) Bob Ankerson is aboard the Saratoga, Flagship of the Sixth Carrier Division as communications watch officer on Admiral Cooper's staff.... Pete Fishbein has been appointed law clerk in the offices of United States Supreme Court Justice William J. Brennan. Pete will serve a one-year term with Justice Brennan, starting next October. Pete and his wife, the former Bette Joan Klinghoffer, will live in Washington when he begins his term....
And one brief stroll down the Bridal Path ...Bob Bagdasarian will marry Marilyn Shahzade in the near future. Marilyn is a graduate of Tufts University. "Bags" is currently studying Law at B.U., having completed his tour with the Navy.
Bruce Barnes is engaged to marry Dorothy Wakeley of Bridgeport. Dorothy is a member of the nursing staff of the Bridgeport Hospital, and Bruce is with Write, Inc. Dick Morris and Carolyn Darrah were married on January 18 at the First Congregational Church in Concord, N. H. Carolyn is now attending Teachers College at Columbia University. Dick, who's now serving a tour of duty with the Army at Ft. Hamilton, N.Y., will be associated with Arthur Andersen and Company in New York upon his release from active duty.
That's about it for this month. Be sure to get your Alumni Fund contribution in as soon as you're able, and help "Sky" make' this year the best yet for Fifty-five. So long for now.
Hob Picken '56, at St. John's College, Oxford (third oarsman facing the camera), rows No. 6 in his college's first crew and reports that in the winter races, The Torpids, they did very well, with three bumps, in the first division, in four days of the bumping races peculiar to Oxford and Cambridge.
Tuck Creamer '55, who has ended service with the First Marine Brigade in Hawaii, shown with General Pate, Marine Commandant, whose portrait he did, and Mrs. Pate last summer.
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Class Agent, Dartmouth Club 37 East 39th St., New York 16, N.Y.
