1942

The Class of 1942 has lost a most loyal and distinguished member with the passing of Robert C. Crane. Bob's long struggle with cancer ended on April 24, 1962. I know this news will sadden all of you. Dick Baldwin has written more fully about Bob's life - please refer to In Memoriam in this issue.

Your secretary has so much confidence in the ability and willingness of the Class to maintain its past position in the matter of Alumni Fund giving that he made no mention of the subject last month. Our position as we all know is right at the top of our bracket. The manner in which the Class is coming through this year is so encouraging that I simply cannot overlook it — keep up the good work and the current drive will certainly go over the top. To those who haven't sent in checks - hurry them along and save wear and tear on Krete and his hardworking assistants!

The Crowell-Collier Publishing Co. has announced that Dave Sills has been appointed editor of the International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences, now in preparation. For the past ten years Dave has been with Columbia University's Bureau of Applied Social Research, most recently as director of research. In 1960-61 he was a visiting expert with the United Nations Technical Assistance Organization at the Demographic Training and Research Center in Bombay, India. After Dartmouth, Dave did graduate work in sociology, getting his M.A. at Yale and his Ph.D. at Columbia in 1956.

Ed Spiegel Jr. has been reelected to the College's Alumni Council for a two-year term. Ed is assistant vice-president of the Gay lord Container Division, Crown Zellerbach Corp. in St. Louis. The Council's responsibilities include nomination of alumni trustees, a program providing interviews for all prospective Dartmouth students and the annual Alumni Fund campaign. This is certainly a fine honor for Ed.

Earlier this year Keith Prouty participated in a panel discussion on the "Impact of Trade on Industries in the Waterbury, Conn., Area," sponsored by the Waterbury League of Women Voters. Keith, who has an M.A. degree in Economics from Yale, is director of research, Connecticut State Labor Council, AFL-CIO. Harry Jacobs Jr. has been elected a trustee of the Greenburgh Savings Bank in Dobbs Ferry, N. Y. Harry is rapidly achieving recognition in the world of finance. Walt Elcock Jr. was recently appointed executive vice president of American Surety and Pacific National of the Trans-america Insurance Group. Walt has had wide executive experience in the insurance field. The Elcocks and their four children reside in San Marino, Calif. Bob Hill has been busy on the speaker's platform, addressing, in February and March, the Wome n's Clubs of Tilton and Northfield, and Claremont, N. H. I wonder when he finds time to sit in with the New Hampshire legislature.

Jerry Tallmer, drama critic of the Village Voice, a weekly newspaper published in Greenwich Village, received the George Jean Nathan Award in Drama Criticism for the 1960-61 season. The $4,000 award is voted annually by the heads of the English departments of Cornell, Yale, and Princeton. It takes a real good Dartmouth man to win this award, so Jerry deserves our hearty congratulations. Charles Weinberg is the new commissioner of public parking for Hartsdale, N. Y. Charlie is vice president of Crossway Motor Hotel, Inc., and is a licensed professional engineer in New York State. He is active in many community affairs in and around Hartsdale. Ed McLaughlin Jr. recently was guest of honor at a reception at Danvers, Mass., where he discussed state problems with local Democrat leaders. Ed has announced his intention to run for the Democratic nomination for governor of Massachusetts. Good luck, Ed.

At the annual stockholders' meeting of Merck & Co., held April 24, Bob Hill, former U. S. Ambassador to Mexico, was elected a new director of the company. Bob, a member of the New Hampshire legislature, is also a director of United Fruit Co. Before serving in Mexico from 1957 to 1961 he was U. S. Ambassador to Costa Rica and El Salvador and Assistant Secretary of State for Congressional Relations. He now lives in Littleton, N. H.

Jim Ingersoll has been appointed to head the United States aid mission in the Philippines. He is probably on his way at this time to take over the $20,000-a-year post in Manila. It certainly is pleasant to pass along the story of a successful industrialist lending his abilities to government. Jim leaves the post of president of the Ingersoll Steel Division of Borg-Warner Corp., in Chicago.

Dr. Ed Chalfant has been cited for his distinguished teaching at the Hofstra College Founders Day convocation at Hempstead, N. Y. Ed was nominated for the annual honor by his students. He was awarded $500 and a plaque by Hofstra President John C. Adams. Ed has a doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania. He teaches English.

Ed Mulligan won the Republican run-off for alderman of the 4th Ward of New Britain, Conn. Of course this is no surprise. Although we can't vote for Ed, I'm sure we all wish him well. Paul Vaitses who was elected to his fifth term as Melrose, Mass., alderman, spoke recently on "A Challenge to Republicans in Massachusetts" at the Women's Republican Club of Haverhill. I'm happy to announce the news of Paul's successful campaign, though it is some months late.

That exhausts the old tub file. Now I pack for a much needed change of scenery - Class Officers Weekend at the College. The next column will be overflowing with on-the-spot reports of your executive branch.

Mimi and Norm Askey '43 and their attractive children reflect the healthy lifein Miami, Florida, where Norm worksfor American Standard.

Secretary, 154 Washington Ave. Rochester 17, N. Y.

Class Agent, 135 Harbour Lane, Massapequa, N. Y.