1924

It is with something akin to envy that I sit down at my venerable typewriter to type these notes, acting in the capacity of guest editor for our genial and hard working Secretary. As you all know, Chinee and Margaret Allen are gallivanting around Europe on a five months' junket which will take them into every nook and cranny of that restless Continent. We wish them well on their wonderful trip.

The Aliens will return around the end of August, in ample time for Chinee to take over management of our annual fall houseparty which he handles so expertly. This year our get-together is scheduled for the weekend of the Penn game, October 6. Since this is the last issue of this estimable publication until fall, I think it might be well to get in another plug for this gala affair. Ever since arrangements were made to get us all together at Bonnie Oaks this party has been growing in popularity, and for good reason. Bonnie Oaks provides excellent accommodations, and it is perfectly delightful up there in the early fall. Each year more and more new couples join our group, and attendance has been increasing at a great rate. Why don't you plan to join us this year? You won't regret it, I am sure. In Chinee's absence it would be my suggestion that you write directly to Borden Avery, Norwich Inn, Norwich, Vt., and make sure of your own reservations. No immediate deposit is required. Better do it now and be sure.

As an avid reader of our class notes, it has seemed to me that reports of retirements are coming in with increasing speed which I presume is perfectly normal and understandable at this stage in our careers. Word reaches me that Dave Solly has recently retired after a long and successful career with the Aetna Fire Insurance Company in Hartf ord. Dave was with the Company for 25 years; seven of them as Assistant Treasurer and fourteen as Treasurer. He had been a Director of the Aetna for nine years prior to his retirement. Now he and Ros will be able to sit back and relax - and run off to visit their children and grandchildren more often. It is good news to report that Dave and Ros will be with us at the Fall Reunion at Bonnie Oaks - another welcome addition to the group. Congratulations, Dave, on your well earned retirement. Enjoy it to the full.

Other business tid-bits: Ken Davis is bidding to join twelve New Hampshire, and some 3,000 country-wide insurance agents who are members of the "Milllion Dollar Round Table." John Loeb, senior partner of Carl M. Loeb, Rhoades & Co., has joined 20th Century-Fox to represent his security firm and their customers on the Board of Directors. Bill DuBois commutes daily from Englewood, N. J., to his post as Senior Vice President of the Chase-Manhattan Bank in New York. Ted Lamb has successfully terminated his six-year struggle for the control of Seiberling Rubber Company. Ted's business interests are breath-taking in their variety and scope, and he is to be congratulated on his latest achievement.

In striking contrast to the above-mentioned tycoons, others fill rewarding niches where personal contact rewards are the characteristic of their work. George Spargo, native of Vermont, has had his years of journalism at home and in New York State, served in the Illinois Legislature, returned to New York State and is currently a partner in "The Spargos - Antiques." George's shop is located in Ilion, N. Y., for those who may be traveling that-a-way. Off in Battle Creek, Mich., Bryson Reynolds has turned from investment banking, sales, and industry, to a current listing as Assistant Superintendent of the Haven of Rest Rescue Mission.

Odds and Ends from Here and There: Frank Loveland III '64, son of our own Frank Loveland, won the athletic "heeling" competition and was made assistant manager of football. Perhaps we'll see him in action this fall, when we go up for the Penn game. The Robin Robinsons have joined the Big Parade, and are about to take off for Scandinavia. The alleged excuse is that Robin will attend an International Mathematics Congress, but we suspect they will be seen in some of the night spots on the Continent before they are through. This "going to Europe" bit is becoming epidemic. The Herseys, the Wheatleys, the Aliens, the Robinsons, the Morins, the Hudsons, and goodness knows how many more. Whoever had the idea that the Gold Rush was in Alaska! Bill and Faith McNiff were over last summer before the stampede started. Bill acted as Assistant Director of a tour for University of Miami (Ohio) students. Bill has been on the faculty at Miami U. for many years, and resides just off-campus at 6253 Devonshire Drive, Oxford, Ohio. By way of social news we can report that Kenmore Emerson, the son of our Kenmore Emersons, was recently married to the former Miss Barbara Taylor of South Orange, N. J.

It is our sorrowful duty to report the passing of our friend and classmate, James T.White. Just before this issue went to press, word was received of Jim's death on May 11 in Sarasota, Fla. Dartmouth, and most particularly the Class of 1924, has suffered a grievous loss, for Jim was always a loyal and devoted member of the alumni fellowship. His obituary will appear in the July issue.

Permit me to close here with what I believe to be the finest bit of writing that I have read in years, in answer to the perennial question, "Why support the Alumni Fund?" It is a matter of regret to me that at the moment the author remains in anonymous obscurity. Think it over, and be guided accordingly. "Dartmouth can never be completely built in the sense of being finished. Standing as it does at the center of human history and experience, instilling reason and understanding in the minds of men who must meet and shape the world in which they live, the College must ever grow, keeping pace with its opportunity. In men and plant, Dartmouth has the capacities for greatness, built by the common devotion of her sons over many years. It is for us to hold, use, and expand these capacities, matching our deeds today against the achievements of the past and the demands of the future."

Gwen Verdon of "Damn Yankees" fameand Bob Misch '25 lectured recently atthe New York Herald Tribune's BridesSchool. Bob's subject was entertainingwith wines, in which he is an expert.

Secretary, 2 Brewster Rd., Hanover, N. H.

Class Agent, 328 Orchard PL, Ridgewood, N. J