1931

Those of you whose memories are good or who were sufficiently impressed with the subject at the time of elections at the last reunion, or who read the June column are probably surprised to see my name still at the head of this month’s column.

At the time of the elections it was decided that five years of responsibilities for some of the jobs were too much for one man, and accordingly it was voted that the office of secretary should be split up on a two-two-one year basis between Wolff-Moore-Clarkson respectively; the class agent job between Richmond-Wendell-Guernsey; the newsletter editor between Thome and Benger; chairman Wilson, treasurer Benson and bequest chairman Godfrey are the iron men all serving the full five years. There- fore, when I wrote the June column I signed off by stating “You good folks have now put up with two years of my column writing which means that this June issue is my last. Ernie Moore will take over next fall. It is not bologna when I say I have thoroughly enjoyed the job.”

Some weeks ago, Ernie called me and said that he really believed my statement about enjoying the job of writing these col- umns, that he was more than up to his ears in business and in the affairs of several or- ganizations which were taking a consider- able amount of His time and asked the question as to how I would feel about con- tinuing in the job of secretary in his place, ft took me only a split second, after having made sure that he was sincere, to tell him that I’d be glad to. So here I am again at the old stand and glad of it.

I enjoy the job because of the contacts it gives me with you. We have a pretty swell bunch of fellows in our class, and we should keep in touch with one another and as long as this column and the newsletter are really the only means of keeping one another posted on our activities, and as long as someone has to do it, then I’m glad to take 50 percent of the job of trying to keep you informed of the other fellows’ activities.

In accepting the job for another two years I’m counting heavily on all of you to write to me at least once a year. Don’t make a task of it just one minute’s worth of your thoughts scribbled on anything will serve the purpose very well.

Now that we are officially listed as one of the “older classes” I hope you feel as I do that the old friendships are more valuable than ever, and you will help me keep them alive by writing to me about your doings so that through the means of this column and Bill Benger’s newsletter we can relate them to our classmates. Please do so.

A letter from Bill Wilson regarding the forthcoming executive committee meeting in Hanover on September 28-29 indicates that there will be a good turnout and that “most wives will be along.” Good old “Mr. Ar- rangement-maker” Ed Bmmmer has made all the arrangements for the informal class picnic and reunion. Thanks again, Ed, for pitching in and doing the dirty work as you always have done so well. Bill’s letter says “tables, chairs, directional signs, rubbish barrels, ice cubes, bottle openers, paper cups, and a special surprise will be provided. Those at- tending will be expected to supply their own potables, including beer and their lunches.” I’m including this news in this issue even though you won’t get it until after the meet- ing has taken place and in spite of the fact that Bill Benger included a brief announce- ment about it in his August 16 newsletter simply because I feel you should have a few more details and also because it provides the opportunity to acknowledge Ed Bmimner’s valuable work.

At the 141 st commencement at Colby College in Maine Art Seepe was honored with a Colby Brick, recognizing his “distin- guished service to the college.” It was pre- sented by the Colby Alumni Council as he marked 25 years of service to the institu- tion. Art has been treasurer of Colby since 1950 and a mem- ber of the Colby fac- ulty since 1937. One small part of Art’s ci- tation reads: “Always considerate and thoughtful in dealing with people of all lev- els, you have truly made many friends for Colby and earned the respect and affection of your fellow workers.”

It, no doubt, is very much in order to re- view for you the make-up of the executive committee, ’cause I’ll bet that from memory you can’t list down all the members you voted for —so here they are chairman Bill Wilson; secretaries Wolff, Moore, Clark-son; treasurer Benson; class agents Rich-mond, Wendell, Guernsey; newsletter edi- tors Thome, Benger; bequest chairman Godfrey; members-at-large Burge, Grant Jr.,Hawkins, Minehan, Oelman, Power, Slaugh-ter, Woodring.

With respect to Bob Oelman, in Bill Wil- son’s letter he states, “Incidentally did you fellows know that Bob Oelman was on the cover of Business Week a couple of weeks ago, and there was quite a story about him in the magazine?” Nice going, Bob!

For several reasons this column is shorter than usual, and I’ll close out this time by stating that in the next issue I’ll give you all the highlights of the executive commit- tee meeting.

Hope you all had a wonderful summer and that you’re all prepared for a vigorous winter.

Secretary, 36 Shaw Drive, Wayland, Mass. Treasurer,96 Fair Oaks Park, Needham 92, Mass.