1929's Delayed Thirtieth: CLASS SECRETARY

The thirtieth Reunion of the Class of 1929 has become a memory - too recent, however, for the pages of history. Your recorder can only report the images perceived by him. The complete picture will evolve with time.

By noon of June 13 the stage was set by our peerless manager, Dick Barrett, and his efficient staff composed of Ollie Holmes, Johnnie Laffey, Herm Liss, Al Finlay, and Bob Monahan. They had performed their work well. The day was warm and sunny. Tents were pitched on the greensward of Tuck Mall - providing a "sense of place." The traditional beer keg was in readiness to be tapped. Ed Chinlund was at his registration desk assisted by his charming daughters, Phyllis and Jennifer.

Cars streamed down Tuck Drive and in a short time 87 Twenty-niners, 66 with their wives and sixty of their children had checked in with Eddie and donned their hats - white linen golf caps with red numerals for the men and brown straw "coolie" hats decked with red ribbon for the ladies. All had found cover in Gile, Streeter and Lord Halls with the vague idea of sleep in mind and were gaily exchanging warm greetings on the mall. Although bearing the etchings of time, each was recognizable by the other. Old friendships were renewed and there was a great good feeling of fellowship on the stage set by Dick. Don Dudley struck up the band and the Red Coat Rascals made it a festive occasion indeed.

The Alumni Reception at the Gym brought the Classes of 1929, 1930, and 1931 together for a convivial meeting and dinner in the "cage." An early evening visit to the President's garden was rewarding in its congeniality, serenity, and beauty. The Hanover Holiday lecture on "Nationalism and Power Politics in the Middle East," given by Prof. Maurice Harai, was a source of interest to many.

The lights and sounds of music on Tuck Mall did not fail to attract and soon there was a milling crowd of reunioners in and around the 1929 tent. Conversations blended into an indistinguishable cacophony of voices. The tempo of the music increased - the kegs flowed - the dancing became frenzied. As the fame of the '29 tent spread across the campus to Lebanon and the June it became a point of reference. Twenty-niners drifted to their rooms, some to talk, some to sing, and some to sleep. The drum beats ceased and the tent darkened. In the strange stillness an occasional voice became a distinguishable soliloquy. A lone piano in the '31 tent was keyed to exhaustion. Finally it succumbed to the quiet of the night.

Breakfast was served by the Hanover Inn at the Tent and all members gathered on the campus for the class picture. The photographers should be cited for qualities of leadership. Chairman Bill Andres presided at the class meeting in 105 Dartmouth. All necessary reports were read and accepted with alacrity and out of the "democratic" process of the meeting the following officers emerged: Chairman, Andres; Secretary, Redding; Treasurer, Chinlund; Class Agent, Strickland; Newsletter Editor, Barto; Bequest Chairman, Gunther. Executive Committee: - Ball, Barrett, Benjamin, Bergstrom, Blair,Brown, Carter, Coddington, Cook, Eberline,Hirsch, Holmes, Lougee, McLachlan, Monahan, Moxon, Rydstrom, Woodbridge.

Appreciation was extended to the Reunion Committee, the Class Officers and also the College officers and staffs for their valuable guidance and assistance.

The literates of the Class, and there were many (self-professed or otherwise) attended the challenging program entitled "What Have You Read Since Leaving College - and Why Not?" Significant writings of the past thirty years were ably and entertainingly discussed by a panel of educators - members of reuning classes at which Prof. Arthur Sutherland of Penn State was the '29 representative.

While the juniors of the class dispersed for an outing at Storrs Pond, the oldsters took advantage of the free time for the remainder of the day to indulge in hobbies or to enjoy the beauties of Hanover.

The Class cocktail party and family dinner was held at Thayer Hall. The party was ample evidence of the youthful spirit and vitality of 1929. The class gourmets were well satisfied with the dinner; informality reigned as the speakers were deflated and ruled out of order. Gifts were bestowed with pleasantries on the class officers in token of our esteem. President John Dickey expressed his gratefulness to the Class for Rudy. All hands then adjourned either to Dr. Charles Malik's stimulating lecture on "The Present World Situation" or the Players' performance, "Guys and Dolls."

Rain failed to dampen the spirits of the Twenty-Niners that evening at the Tent frivolities. A song was born, "He's a Better Man Than His Brother Joe-Dominic Di Maggio." The lyric was supplied by Bill Morgan. Another on the hit parade was "John Sloan Knows My Father, Father Knows John Sloan" to the tune of "Onward Christian Soldiers."

For breakfast reading on Wednesday, BillWhite had thoughtfully provided issues of the Daily Dartmouth published from the date of our matriculation to graduation. All the mists of thirty-five years were effectively rolled back as they were avidly seized and read.

Classes of 1920, '29, '30, and '31 attended a joint Memorial Service in Rollins Chapel in reverence for the classmates who have passed along. The Rt. Rev. Archie H. Crowley urged us to remember, to evaluate, and to finish strong. The impressiveness of the service lingers in our minds.

The 1960 Campaign Issues were revealed and discussed in 105 Dartmouth by a noholds barred panel of Tom Maynard, a former Democratic candidate for the United States Senate from Maine; Eleanor French, wife of John French '30 and vice-chairman of the New York Democratic committee; Fred C. Scribner Jr. '30, Under-Secretary of the Treasury; and John B. Martin '31, Republican Committeeman for Michigan. Dud Orr acted as moderator without moderation. Such a head-on collision of ideas would be a tenstrike on television. Sponsors take note.

This thwacking, thrashing, thumping, thinking Thirtieth ended with a jolly picnic at Keene's. We left Hanover with the spirit of Dartmouth rekindled in our hearts.

ATTENDANCE LIST

*Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Andres, *Mr. and Mrs. F. Armstrong, *Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Ball, *Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Barrett, *Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Barrows, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Barto, Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Beadel, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Bellerose, *Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Benjamin, *Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Bergstrom, J. C. Blair, *Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Burgess, B. A. Burnham, Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Carter, Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Cavanagh, *E. C. Chinlund, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Clark, *Mr. and Mrs. A. Clow, E. B. Coddington, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Coles, *Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Cooley, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Cornehlsen, Rev. A. H. Crowley, *Dr. and Mrs. E. M. Davis, *Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Davis, President and Mrs. J. S. Dickey, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. D'Esopo, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Drake, *Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Eberline, *Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Felch, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Fisher, *Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Fitzpatrick, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Foulks, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Fowler, Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Hartman, R. C. Hedger, G. A. Hersam, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Hirsch, Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Holmes, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hubbard, M. C. Jacquith, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. King, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Kirkpatrick, *Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Knight, J. W. Laffey, *Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Leavitt, H. H. Leich, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Levy, H. Liss, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Loveland, G. McKean, Mr. and Mrs. W. Magenau, D. T. Martin, *Prof. and Mrs. D. Marx, *Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Mather, T. L. Maynard, Mr. and Mrs. K. B. Michael, *Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Monahan, J. W. Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. K. M. Moran, *Mr. and Mrs. J. Moxon, *Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Nighswander, J. A. O'Leary, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Orr, Mr. and Mrs. N. T. Panoras, J. W. Pritchard, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Quebman, R. H. Ramage, E. P. Randlett, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Redding, *Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Ripley, Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Rising, R. M. Robin, *Mrs. L. B. Rogers, *Mr. and Mrs. G. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Sharpe, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Shirley, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Stacey, *Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Strickland, Mr. and Mrs. B. Sutherland, *W. M. Torbert, *Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Tunnell, *Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Weeks, Mr. and Mrs. K. E. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Woodbridge, *Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Wright.

* Accompanied by one or more children.

with other members of the Class of 1929.President Dickey enjoying his 30th Reunion

The Class of 1939 held its delayed 30th Reunion along with the Classes of 1930 and 1931.