1944

Space is a bit restricted this month so we'll just highlight the events of the last month. The Executive Committee meeting in Hanover over Washington's Birthday weekend was "Go" all the way. Snowstorms, the flu, business obligations and other acts of God caused a number of last-minute cancellations, but such stalwarts as Stan Barr,Hose Craig, John Berry, Jim Donnelly, Warren Leopold, Ezz Hale, Merle Hagen,Chuck Glines, Bill McElnea, Jay Densmore,Wemo Epply, Jim Browning and Bob McLaughry made it to the Plains.

In business meetings, these gentlemen met with college officials and alumni regarding the 25th anniversary class gift matter. You will hear more about this from Bob McLaughry soon, but in summary we will not work toward a formal 25-year gift as such, but all contributions to the College in the form of gifts, securities, etc., made between now and our 25th reunion will be credited to the class gift. Plans for the 20th and 25th reunions were formulated and committees are now being set up. Wemo Epply and BobMcLaughry will take over the reins of the Class Newsletter from retiring Needle Allen. The boys also met with Eddy Chamberlain '36 to discuss admission policies and requirements. A report of this pertinent matter will be sent to you. It's interesting to note at this time that John Berry's eldest son, George, will be entering Dartmouth next fall. To the best of my knowledge, George is the first son of a '44 to make it.

In the area of relaxation, the gentlemen stayed up much too late at night, made a number of ever welcome long distance phone calls to classmates at 2 A.M., toured Hopkins Center with Warner Bentley, inspected the new Medical Building, took in the Dartmouth-Penn basketball game, did a little blizzard skiing, and listened to Chuck Glines explain how his car happened to get stuck in a snow bank.

Boston Bob arranged the entire program and is high on the praise list of all who attended. More such informal meetings are contemplated. Keep in mind the possibility of an informal '44 football weekend in Hanover next fall. Either the Holy Cross or Penn game. More of this later.

Bill Turpin has been named by Secretary Dillon to the post of Director of the Executive Secretariat of the Treasury, the central coordinating staff of the Treasury Department which serves the Secretary and Under Secretary. The First Presbyterian Church of New Rochelle will feature two '44s in its Lenten series. Ted Colwell takes to the pulpit April 4, to be followed the next week by Allen Pickard. Gus Pratt has resigned from the citrus division of H. P. Hood Company in Florida to accept a position with Crown Zellerbach (Western Waxide Paper Div.) in St. Louis. There's a move that must set well with the family!

Strangely enough, I have got more news this month, but I've been told to cut 'em short. Maybe next month we'll have a reasonable one.

Richard Welch Jr. '45 has been namedAssociate Professor of History at Lafayette College located in Easton, Pa.

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