1945

This being my last column of this MAGAZINE year (the next issue will not be published until next October; with the exception of the Reunion issue), may I take this opportunity to thank you all for your tolerance and assistance. I have gone through one whole year (my first in ten as Secretary) without any violent complaints or exceptions to my efforts. It could be that nobody has bothered 'to read this dribble so no one has had a chance to take offense, but I hate to think that. It could also be that the author has lost his touch and things were so boring that it wasn't worth writing, but the facts don't support that (I've received more helpful and informative letters this year than ever before and I thank you all for taking the time to write). The only possible solution then is that we're all getting old, smug, and complacent, and that "letters to the editor" are considered passe when of a complaining nature. But whatever the cause, I'm grateful and willing to let ''sleeping dogs lie."

Your Class Executive Committee met as scheduled in Boston on Saturday, April 29. Attending were Class Chairman Stan Newton, Sec. SEC, Treasurer Barney Oldfield, Class Agent Eliot Mover (briefly), Reunion Chairman Joe Michael, and Committee members George Pierce, Steve Hull, Jack Burroughs, and "Johnny" Brooks. As usual with these gatherings, the main subject was fiscal. Treasurer Oldfield reported that the Class is still solvent, but that we had reached the point of diminishing returns with our back-dues drive and that with MAGAZINE costs supposed to increase in the near future, definite and immediate action must be taken. Along those lines, it was decided that an all-out campaign would be undertaken to increase class dues participation so that MAGAZINE and other costs could be absorbed without having to further decrease our subscription list. It will be aimed particularly at those of you who do not pay Class dues yet do receive the ALUMNI MAGAZINE. The reason is that we strongly feel that all who contribute to the Dartmouth Alumni Fund are entitled to receive the MAGAZINE. Your subscription, however, is paid for through class dues, not Alumni Fund participation. We hope to reach as many of you as posssible through personal letters of explanation and appeal. Be prepared; be understanding; be a paid-up member of the Class of 1945.

Bill Swartzbaugh has been named Associate Dean at Amherst College. He is completing the present academic year as Dean of Students at the University of Pittsburgh and will assume his new post on July 1. Since leaving college Bill has devoted his career to the academic profession. He was director of religious activities and assistant professor of sociology at Denison University in 1949-52; program director of the Ohio Student Union at Ohio State University, 1953-57; and director of the Student Union at Pittsburgh until 1958 when he became Dean of Students. We expect to be receiving a new address soon for the Swartzbaugh family, which includes wife Jean and three children, and wish them well as they settle in Massachusetts.

I'm sure Warner Bentley was not aware of this when Jack was in College, and for that we are all the poorer. I quote from the Worcester "Evening Gazette" of April 22. "'Born Yesterday', the famed Garson Kanin comedy about big business shenanigans in Washington, D. C., was presented last night by the Westborough Players Club. . . . JackBurroughs, who played Harry Brock (the male lead), is without the slightest doubt one of the finest amateur actors we've even seen. For that matter, he's a lot better than a lot of professionals one runs into on the summer circuit." I could go on, but Jack made me promise that I wouldn't. Evidently, Jack wowed them.

While attending a Convocation on the Soviet Union at Williston Academy, Easthamipton, Mass., on April 30, I was brought up short by a friendly, familiar face out of the past. It seems that Dan Carpenter has done the thing that many of you have thought enviously of; he left business and went into teaching. Dan teaches math at Williston and has been there for six years. He and his family live "off-campus" and find life absolutely delightful. Oldest son attends Williston. That's a thumbnail sketch of a happy man.

BOXING THE COMPASS: Warren Smith has recently completed a course for career underwriters at Springfield, Mass., Warren is associated with a Bellows Falls, Vt., firm. Rod Sweeney is hailed by the East Meadow, N. J., Committee for Better Schools as their candidate for the Library Board. Rod has three children and is manager of producer goods advertising and promotion at International General Electric. Profile of the month is Harry Figgie Jr. Although Harry spent but one year in the Class of 1945 at Dartmouth, many will remember him and be interested in his career. Harry is President of Booz, Allen Methods Service, Inc., of Cleveland, nationally known in the consulting field. With a B.S. from Case Institute, an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School, an M.S. from Case, and an LL.B. from Cleveland Marshall Law School, Harry is well prepared for bis duties, management consulting. He began his career as sales representative for Western Automatic Machine Screw Co., then became general superintendent for the fittings division of the Parker Appliance Co. Following this he handled automotive and jet engine stampings sales for Firestone Steel Products Co. Harry joined his present firm in 1953, was admitted to partnership in 1959. Through his consulting work, "Harry has gained wide recognition as an outstanding expert in Che field of manufacturing and purchasing cost reduction." With residence in Rocky River, he is a member of the West Wood Country Club and the Cleveland Athletic Club. He has been a member of the society of Automotive Engineers since 1947.

That is all for this year except for two reminders: (1) don't forget to pay your class dues, and (2) if you haven't contributed to the Dartmouth Alumni Fund, do. And do so generously. It is not only your responsibility as a Dartmouth man but also your responsibility as a citizen to support the college of your choice. Choose Dartmouth.

Secretary, Middlesex School, Concord, Mass.

Class Agent, Bunny Bear, Inc., 210 Broadway Everett 49, Mass.