Thayer School

To judge by this month's accumulation of material for this column, this is the season for announcements of projects contemplated, launched, or completed. Without any attempt whatever at classification, these announcements include the following items:

The engagement of Miss Marsha-Lee Smith of Rye, N. Y. to Mike Waldbillig '58. Mike is stationed currently at the Quonset Point Air Naval Station, Rhode Island.

The marriage (last May) of Bob Kirby '51. Bob is Administrative Engineer with the Underwood Corporation and is planning to enroll at Stevens Institute in their computer program.

The arrival of Charles Young Hitchcock III, 5 1bs.-3 oz., on September 26 at the home of Jean and Charley Hitchcock '38.

The announcement by Joe Nagler '43 of the formation of the firm of "Kirk and Nagler," consulting engineers, Dallas, Texas. According to our announcement, Joe is available for consulting services in structural and civil engineering.

The founding of "Mark Ginsberg Stainless, Inc." in Middle Village, N. Y., by MarkGinsberg '56. According to Mark, his company handles stainless steel in sheet and coil form — just the thing for kitchen equipment, bar accessories, etc.

The formation of Hewlett & Associates, Inc. headed by President Timothy Y. Hewlett Jr. TT '49. Since graduation Tim has been associated with Harris-Intertype Corp., Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp., and the Landers Corporation. The new firm will specialize in programs emphasizing the basing of wage and salary payments upon true productivity and designed to furnish motivation for overall teamwork, good labormanagement relations and improved com- munications.

The establishment of "Contractors Estimating Service," East Haddonfield, N. J., by Roy Nevius '42. Roy notes that he secured his N. J. Professional License some years ago.

A news release from Monsanto Chemical Company noting that Steve Dunn '59 has joined the company's plastic division at Springfield, Mass.

Holden Waterbury '45 has been transferred recently from Denver to Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.

The August issue of "Civil Engineering" carries a fascinating article entitled "The Civil Engineer in Fiction" written by Sam Florman '46. Sam has made a real contribution to the profession in his delightful account of the roles played by civil engineers in world fiction. In his less erudite moments, Sam serves as Vice President, Kreisler-Borg Construction Company, White Plains, N. Y.

It is with great sadness that we record the recent passing of George Andretta '53. George had been seriously ill and death came only after a long and courageous struggle.