1948
Once again I am sitting here writing this column just after returning from the New England mountains. Although it seems as though I spend much of my time there, it's merely because these articles always seem to be due the day I arrive home; actually I am working here in New York. Barb and I spent a wonderful weekend in Hanover attending the class officers meetings. In addition to us, the other .'48's there were Bobo Russell, Class Chairman; Johnny Fenno, Treasurer; and Russ Carlson, our Class Agent.
We had ideal weather the entire weekend and the college provided excellent hospitality and entertainment. Arrangements had been made for the representatives of classes '45 through '50 and their wives, to stay at Keenes', which is located out near Aetna. The conviviality of the group occasioned several late evenings.
We arrived Friday evening and attended a dinner given by the college in Thayer Hall for all the representatives present. We then witnessed the presentation of the various annual alumni awards for work done on behalf of the College. Following this we heard a report by Patrick Burns '59, on the status of the undergraduates. Pat reported that the three-semester program required more concentrated work but that most of the undergraduates felt that the resultant enrichment of their academic program was definitely worth while.
President Dickey then spoke and announced that plans have been formulated for conducting a fourth semester during the summer at Dartmouth and that the concept had been unanimously passed by a vote of the faculty. With this endorsement President Dickey said that despite immense problems connected with the proposal, Dartmouth hoped to have the project underway by the summer of 1961. It is contemplated that the total student body during this semester would be approximately 1600 and would include women in order to make it economically feasible. President Dickey emphasized that the program was not primarily intended for students who wished to accelerate nor for those who wished to make up credits but was aimed at those who wished to enrich their schedules by taking courses they would not normally have time for and for high school students who desired to get a head start in their academic programs.
On Saturday morning the roll call and general meeting of class officers took place in Baker Library. We heard enlightening reports on the progress of the Capital Gifts Campaign by George Colton '35 and on the ALUMNI MAGAZINE by Charlie Widmayer '30, Editor. We then dispersed into separate groups. Class Presidents and Secretarys met together while the treasurers met with John Fenno, Class treasurers' organization President presiding. The Class Agents also met for a discussion of their program.
Several ideas were discussed which are of general interest to all of you. First it was suggested and voted that in the future Reunion Chairmen be appointed Class Officers elected at reunions to serve until the next reunion. It was felt that the activities of this position might be broadened to include functions between reunions. Several classes already operating this way reported this to be a very successful procedure.
Next, Mike McGean '49, Assistant Secretary of the College, recommended that each class publish a directory every five years. Some examples of various class directories were shown. As '48 has never published one, BobRussell, John Fenno and myself decided that we should proceed on this project immediately. Within the next few weeks, you will receive a form with a stamped, self-addressed return envelope from me which I would appreciate your completing and returning to me promptly so that we can have our directory and records as accurate as possible. As this has never been done before by our class, we would like to complete the project without too much delay.
The last item discussed was the storage and maintenance of class movies by Blair Watson at the college. It was suggested that the College Film Library, which has excellent facilities, be the custodian of all films to prevent loss or damage. They would be released only upon written request of the Class Secretary. Our class officers decided to follow this procedure in the future. Therefore, anyone desiring to show our '48 movies, which are actually quite good as any of you who attended our 10th reunion can testify, please contact me and the movies will be forwarded to you.
Upon adjourning this meeting the remainder of the weekend was spent leisurely enjoying Hanover. Time and space is awasting, though, and I do have a little news about '48's.
Richmond W. Landon III arrived on March 31 and parents Dick and Mary Landon say he is born to be the best reunion chairman ever. Dick says they will call him "Tad."
Lew Aronowitz, our Albany lawyer, is candidate for President of the New York State Junior Chamber of Commerce. Lew has had an outstanding record in this and other organizations which he has served. We wish him luck and know that if elected he will do a terrific job. Lew and Roz have three children now. They are Lynn, six; Mark four; and Mary Ann, about a year and a half.
A couple of months ago Bing and JeanneAspinwall moved to New York as Bing has become associated with Columbia Broadcasting System as a newswriter. The Aspinwall family was enlarged last summer with the arrival of Leslie on July 29. The others are Eve, seven; Karen, four; and Kevin, three. Their new address is 61-58A 223rd Place, Bayside 64, N. Y.
Recently, Dr. Johnny Parks gave an address in Hartford entitled "Psychotherapy in Religion." Johnny is now a staff member of the Harvard University Health Service. In addition he is a member of the Advisory Board of the Institute on Religion in an Age of Science.
The employees at Colgate-Palmolive have to look to Don Drescher for good news these days. Don is salary administrator in the Personnel Department. The clean, shining faces around Don and Joan's house in Maplewood, N. J., are Gregory, seven; Linda, five; and Gail, four.
Another Jersey resident these days is DickBennett. Dick, Joan and Dick Jr., six, are living in Hackensack. Dick is a claims supervisor with the Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. Still a member of the Army Reserve, Dick is now a Company Commander.
We have only one more issue to complete this year. In the meantime, enjoy yourselves this summer.
Below are the new addresses this month:
Everett E. Chapman, Electronic Engineer, Dynatrol Corp., 59 Park Street, Beverly Mass., Home: Ipswich Road, Boxford, Mass.; Lt. Comdr. Eugene L. Finke, USN, USS St. Paul (CA*73) Fleet Post Office, San Francisco, Calif.; Paul H. Johnson Jr., Attorney at Law, 110 South Main Street, Zionsville Ind.; Norman Laird, Mfg. Rep., 13704 Carlisle Court, Silver Spring, Md.; Dr. Jerome F. Lucey, 111 North Prospect Street, Burlington, Vt.; Oliver P. Newberry Jr., 512 North Bailey, Fort Worth 7, Tex.; Douglas J. Norton, Director of Dairy Engineering, Delaval Separator Company, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.; Home: R.D. I, Red Hook, N. Y.; John W. Parker, R.F.D. 1, Andover, Conn.; Dean A. Rathburn Jr., 5425 Wickford Drive, Wickford, Rockville, Md.; Warren D. Taylor, Taylor and Cotton Co., (President), 3430 Grand Central Drive, Tampa, Fla., Home: 4414 Wisconsin Avenue, Tampa, Fla.; James P. Woods Jr., 410 Sleepy Hollow Road, Pittsburgh 34, Penna.; Merritt L. Ball, Engineer, 100 First Avenue, Waltham 54, Mass.; Walter A. Schubert Jr., c/o Staniel Cay Yacht Club, Staniel-Cay Exuma Chain, Bahamas, B. W. I.
Twins David and Ellen were added to the family of Mary and Ev Nordstrom '47 on October 25. Three other children, Russell 10, Christina 8, and Phyllis 6, are behind them.
Daniel T. Carroll '47 has been promoted tothe post of Director of Personnel Administrationfor the management consulting firm ofBooz, Allen and Hamilton in Chicago.
Secretary, 110 Old Farm Rd. Pleasantville, N. Y.
Class Agent Onondaga County Savings Bank 101 South Salina St., Syracuse 1, N. Y.
