1922

As our constituency completely comprehends this cockeyed column is seldom au courant. But even when late, good news is still relished. And here is some good news: Our esteemed classmate, Dr. Gaylord W. Anderson, head of the department of public health, University of Minnesota, was named recipient of the Francis E. Harrington Award for 1959 at an Upper Mid-west Hospital Conference held in St. Paul. (Don't ask when - obviously, it was last year.) The award, in the form of a plaque, is sponsored by the Minneapolis Junior Chamber of Commerce. It is presented annually for outstanding contribution to Minneapolis' public health. Andy, who has been on the faculty at Minnesota since 1937, is Mayo Professor and Director of the School of Public Health. He served as President of the American Public Health Association during 1951-1952 and has also served as President of the Association of the Schools of Public Health. Several times he has visited Latin American countries in the interests of medical and public health education and the training of graduate students. He served as medical consultant under the auspices of the World Health Organization in 1958, visiting schools of public health in India and Egypt. He has taken an active part in public health in the Twin Cities and throughout Minnesota. He is recognized nationally and internationally as an outstanding authority in the field of public health. Andy, the class is honored by your accomplishments.

Congratulations to our Judge F. AnthonyHanlon upon his receipt of the designation of Berkshire County's Catholic Layman of the year. Warmly praised as an exemplary Catholic man, Tony received the honor granted by the Knights of Columbus at a testimonial banquet held in late November. The other recipient of the joint award was Congressman Silvio O. Conte. As reported by the Berkshire Eagle, "Both men were instrumental in bringing about state legislation which calls for a three-month 'cooling off' period before the beginning of court action in divorce cases. Judge Hanlon said that, in practice, the law is having the desired effect when it is employed. He said that judges have the power to waive the three-month provision. Some judges, he continued, do so as a matter of routine." The picture accompanying the news report shows Tony appearing judiciously impressive in receiving the award. And thanks to his good wife Eleanor, after all their many years of marriage, the judge himself looks even better now than when he was a freshman.

Very belatedly comes the pathetic report that Horace V. Sullivan suffered a fatal heart attack about twelve years ago in Yokohama. Sully was well known to some of us at Hanover. He played freshman baseball and was later a member of the varsity squad. Following college, however, diligent efforts to locate him were unsuccessful. Now, through the kindness of Hal Geilich '21 who like Sully came to College from Brockton, the sad facts have been determined. Sully enlisted in the Air Corps and served from 1941 through all or part of 1944. For some years after this service he worked with the War Department on the reconstruction of Yokohama. While he was so engaged the fatal attack occurred. Subsequently his remains were brought back to Brockton for interment. Those of us who through the years have remembered Sully will be particularly saddened at the report of his passing.

Among the many deeply grieved by Ham Spiers' tragic death in Los Angeles, Howie Almon was particularly stunned. Howie had visited Ham in the hospital and they had chatted and looked forward to Ham's recovery. Very shortly after Ham had passed away, Howie again expecting a hopeful report visited the hospital only to hear the shockingly sad news.

Only two address changes this month: Kenneth W. Chamberlain, 150 Causeway St., Boston, Mass., or 10 Gray Circle, Lynn, Mass.; and Llewellyn De W. Smith, 332 Main St., Worcester, Mass., or 175 Highland St., Worcester 9, Mass. Are we finally beginning to stabilize or are we merely hibernating?

Now hear this: Our 1960 Little Reunion will be at the Hanover Inn, April 22 and 23. Carroll Dwight has heard from the Inn that it will accommodate us on these dates. April has five weekends this year and April 22 and 23 is the fourth weekend, the week after Easter. This is also the weekend following April 15 when you expose your financial life to Uncle Sam. So if you're glum, trapped by your capital gains, this is the solution. It's simply a weekend of complete relaxation and informality with congenial classmates at Hanover in the spring. Call or write the Inn now to make reservations for yourself, your good wife and the children. Now just what are you waiting for - the pealing of the Baker bells? Wouldn't you love to hear them again?

Secretary, 46 Myrtle St. West Newton 65, Mass.

Treasurer, 111 Laurel Rd., Chestnut Hill 67, Mass.