1910

While this chapter of Tenner history was being typed word reached us that our genial and efficient Class Treasurer, Jess Wilson, died suddenly March 24 at his home in Clearwater, Fla. He had been under the watchful care of his physician for some time but had apparently been in good condition this winter enjoying the many gatherings of the Tenner group in Clearwater. Jess was always deeply interested in the affairs of the Class and although a bit hesitant about taking over the Treasurer's work when Earle Pierce had to give up, had since '52 worked conscientiously, efficiently and very successfully in gathering in the Class dues and serving as a member of our Executive Committee. He was looking forward hopefully to the 50th year reunion and working with any who needed to arouse enthusiasm for the big event. Jess was an important part of our Class organization. We are going to miss him very much. The sympathy of the Class has been extended to Jess' family.

Jess's family suggested that instead of floral tributes, friends might contribute to the Dartmouth Alumni Fund in Jess's name. The suggestion appealed and a number of Tenners and some others have sent contributions to Hanover. It is our hope that many other Tenners will add to this before the close of this year's Fund drive.

Lawrence "Shorty" Stern had a strong right arm that produced many a "cannonball" serve in tennis while he was playing varsity tennis during his college days in Hanover with us. And although he did not play on the football team, it appears that he, even today, fifty-odd years later, still has a strong kick. A story in the Chicago Daily News of February 15 gives us the details:

Lawrence F. Stern, 71, prominent Loop banker, fought off a bandit armed with a knife, who robhed him of 88 cents. Stern, Board Chairman of the American National Bank and Trust Company, was accosted about 5:45 P.M. Sunday walking in the 1400 block of Astor. The bandit, a youth about twenty, pressed a knife to his ribs and demanded his wallet. Stern said he had left his watch and wallet at home and turned over 88 cents in change.

When the youth balked at the small loot and pressed the knife harder, Stern suddenly kicked the robber in the mid-section, knocking him off balance. The bandit lunged at the banker and Stern threw the youth to the pavement. Passersby shouted for the police. The youth fled. "I'm not even shaken up, even though nothing like this has ever happened before," said Stern. The banker, who was out for a stroll, played football and tennis at Hyde Park High School and Dartmouth.

And that say we, shows that a Tenner can take good care of himself under any circumstances.

Another mid-Westerner, Old Reliable Hank Haserot has "made news." The Cleveland Plain Dealer gave Hank and his company quite a bit of publicity when Hank resigned the presidency and his son, Hank Jr. '40, succeeded him as directing head. Hank Sr. became chairman of the board. Probably most Tenners are reminded of Hank whenever someone says "pineapple" but Hank's company started in business in 1883 as coffee roasters as well as canners. During the years the company has gathered several affiliates. Their Cleveland plant employs seventy, has three producing out-of-town affiliates, one of which is Hawaiian Canneries Company, Ltd. This is one of six producing enterprises in the Islands. The Haserot Company was Cleveland's first member of the New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange. Now relieved of the duties of president, Hank certainly should be able to break away long enough to be marked "present" with the host of Tenners in Hanover June 10-12.

One of the events on every 50-year reunion program is the Alumni Luncheon which is held in the west wing of Alumni Gymnasium Saturday noon. Following the meal the crowd adjourns to the gym floor where the speaking program takes place. The 50-year class designates a speaker to represent the class. Our Executive Committee early last summer chose Andy Scarlett to handle this assignment. Andy has been "on the scene" almost since we all left Hanover fifty years ago. Now retired Andy has been using some of his "spare" time digging up all the dope available about the Class. Actually, Andy through his untiring work for the Class on the Alumni Fund, has made contacts and kept in touch with more Tenners than any other man in the Class and he wouldn't have any trouble giving an interesting talk about the Class without looking up any history. Now, we learn from Dick Carpenter that Andy has gotten in some practice on the West Coast while on his winter vacation. Writes Carp, "I merely jot this down to let you know that Andy gave a superb talk to the weekly Dartmouth luncheon group here (San Francisco) March 17. * * * He was really acclaimed by a fine group who delighted in his terse summary of affairs in Hanover." Another qualification which Andy has for the 50-year assignment is that he has heard a lot of the annual "talks" by the old-timers and knows as well what not to talk about as he does about how to make it an interesting spot on the program.

A letter from Mickey Holmes tells that back in November, the Holmes gave up their large house in South Orange, N. J., stored all their belongings except what they could use in Florida, and joined the army of Dartmouths that spend all or part of the winter "in the sun." Mickey lived on the East Coast and later joined the Tenner group in and around Clearwater. He reports that it was a great treat to find such a bunch of Tenners and be able to have the talk-fests. He has been so situated that he seldom ran across a Tenner. Mickey says to count the Holmes in for the 50th in Hanover in June.

Word of the passing of another Tenner reached us late. We sincerely regret the loss of Dave Childs who died October 3, 1959. Dave was a loyal Tenner who had hoped to be with us for the 50th.

Your "date" in Hanover is June 10-11-12!

Secretary, 501 Cannon PL, Troy, N. Y.

Class Agent, 8 N. Balch St., Hanover, N. H.