1924
I asked a question last month: "Where will you find anything more satisfying than the Hanover area, including Lake Morey where we will reune over the Penn game weekend?" To date, I have no alternative suggestions. Of course, if you're ready to retire you might prefer something out in the Arizona area, and if so then CharlieFrench (and several other Dartmouth associates) has just the exact spot for you: Tucson Green Valley, south of Tucson. He'll be glad to tell you. more, I know. Meanwhile, however, many of us spent a delightful time at the peak of the fall foliage in Hanover and up on Lake Morey at Bonnie Oaks. I had a phone call to try to get a nice place to stay and tickets for the Univ. of Massachusetts game weekend from the Prentice Gallups, who wanted to celebrate his birthday and meet their son who is at U. Mass. and up for the game. No rooms in or near Hanover, so they had a nice weekend at Bonnie Oaks. I'll bet they come back next year for the fall reunion.
I also promised to be more specific about the Ax Coffins. "Edyth and I decided to pull up stakes . . . and decided that the little town of Rancho Sante Fe, in southern California was the place for us." They settled in a new home about August 10; about 30 miles due north of San Diego; nearer La Jolla and Del Mar. He plans to retire to gardening the year 'round - his hobby. They met Art Keyes and Fred Shanaman there. I missed him last fall when both were East; but they renewed acquaintances with two banjo artists back when: Win Sturtevant and "my banjo-playing room-mate at So. Mass, Allie." Memory fails me, Ax. Allie . . . .? Also visited with Stan Lyon's mother and sister over in Peru, Vt., and (shifting back) with Lyme Thompson out on the west coast. He hints hell be making the 40th reunion and sent regards.
I also promised word of Quentin Pan, with whom I walked in the commencement procession far at the end; he on crutches, as always when we knew him. We know that he is a college professor, as is his brother Francis, and that he is doing research on minority races in the Institute of Historical Research. "As you know, he is quite well known in the fields of Eugenics and Genetics and enjoyed a very big following of students. For this reason he was not allowed to teach any more. He has a good humor and philosophy and has been able to carry on against tremendous hardships." I wonder if one of the biggest hardships may be that he also is told what his research may study and what data are expected; Red Russia has perverted science, and in this same field; why not Red China? But I can also hope for better things for Quentin.
The Class of 1966 enrolls two sons of '24 fathers: James W. Hourdequin (son of Felix, or Fay) lives in North Mass. while Fred Thurston (son of Arthur, or Solly) is in Topliff. As for upperclassmen, I've already seen Dave Wilbur who is back to finish up after an excellent summer studying languages at Middlebury; Bruce McCollom is back after a hitch with the Marines. and is playing football again with drama as his major interest and playing in college roles sure to come up soon. The Wilburs and the McColloms were among those present at the fall reunion. Also spotted Frank Loveland, III, from up in the stands at the first game; he's assistant manager for football and doing a very good job at it.
It's always a delight to see more of Stew Eldredge's paintings. We rode over to Manchester, Vt., taking the Gordon Bridges along on a wonderful day with color just starting in the mountains. This was another exhibit at the Southern Vermont Art Center. Having seen some of his Italian scenes last spring his pictures were even lovelier than usual. And the occasion was graced by his wife and three of his four daughters. All are very talented; I hope some day to see wife-Marion have a showing of her work.
Reward-for-faithful-labor notes: DeLong Monahaan celebrated thirty years with Provident Mutual Life of Philadelphia, now serving as financial vice-president; Larry Kugelman was named assistant director of woodlands by his firm, International Paper Company, 35 years after joining with them soon after graduation (1927); Len Pearson, who lives nearby in Newport, Vt., but whom we have not seen since he left in 1923., is State's Attorney for Orleans County having moved there in 1947 from Bellows Falls and having worked with the White River Junction Veterans' Administration. He is one of our few bachelors. Earl Daum, returned home from his success as manager for General Motors in Australia for many years, is a vice-president, and general manager of the overseas division; he was one of several "distinguished graduates of business schools" quoted as urging more and better "training for decisions" by a broad liberal arts training for the best students in the various subjects, to which specific training in business administration is added. Stan Lonsdale was among the select few invited to the agents' educational conference for members of the "President's Club" for 1962 of the National Life Insurance Company of Vermont, meeting in Florida last spring. Ed Hawley, whose father had been part of the Hawley Paint Store since 1879, in a family business founded in 1852 founded by others 110 years ago, has been manager since graduation in 1924; he has added a partner in the firm with only five less years of experience. Dana Haskins stepped up from vice-president of Vermont Transit Lines to become President of the New England Bus Assn. which operates in all New England States, New York, and into the Canadian Provinces. His work in this line began in 1926 for ten years, then seven years with federal I.C.C. assignments before joining Vermont Transit and being named as vicepresident in 1947. And Al Liebling, well known as an author, critic, and columnist in the New Yorker magazine, gave the ninth Maxwell Memorial Lecture sponsored by Ohio State's School of Journalism. (I'm sure Fred Maguire, professor there since 1949, had a hand in this. And well-deserved recognition for Al.) Many will want to read his latest of a dozen books, "The Press," which appeared back in January or February. His column, "The Wayward Press," has been a popular feature since Al joined the magazine in 1935. And also in the Arts, Paul Ford opens November 27 in his newest Broadway show, "Never Too Late." He is to portray a man who becomes a father late in life; it had been played in summer stock with Maureen O'Sullivan and was directed to Broadway by the director, George Abbott. How many of Paul's bestknown plays did you see? "Thurber Carnival" . . . "Teahouse of the August Moon" . . . "Another Part of the Forest" . . . "Kiss Them for Me" . . . "Command Decision" . . . "The Music Man" . . . and "Whoop-up."
More retirement news: Ed Bailey leaves the U. S. Bureau of Sport Fisheries, and Wildlife after 35 years of notable service; he was currently chief of the Division of Sport Fisheries, Northeast Division, living in Natick outside of Boston. The Providence (R. I.) area has lost Bob Hayes, as he and Frances (also retiring after 18 years as a physical education teacher in Providence schools) move to Wooster, Ohio, to manage a herd of choice white-faced Herefords. Bob retired after forty years of listening to complaints (from one beef to another, the headline said) for the telephone company. He was personnel supervisor (personnel problems, labor and public relations) for the Rhode Island area of the New England Telephone Co. They will join their daughter and son-in-law (the Richard Cattells) on the farm, where the two men are partners on this new venture.
No room left for the Penn-game reunion party; see next month's installment of this fascinating serial.
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