1942

Where did summer go? If someone can figure it out, let me know! A supply of news has accumulated thanks to letters from '42s scattered around the world. Nevertheless, let's work into the fall season at a leisurely pace.

The big news is the addition to the executive committee of Harry Bond, Al Britton, Dick Cardozo, Wally Farr, Ed Leonard, and Dex Richards, all within easy reach of Hanover. Of course the object is to put these gentlemen to work in behalf of the Class, particularly on the 25th Reunion program. Dex has wholeheartedly agreed to serve as Reunion Chairman, which is a very fortunate development for all of us. Start planning now to attend!

Once again congratulations to WarrenKreter and his assistant class agents for the outstanding performance of the Class in the 1963 Alumni Fund campaign. All who contributed to the continuation of the fine record we have established as a class are to be complimented. Krete was elected president of the Class Agents Association in May.

Dr. Dick Cardozo, who specializes in cardiac surgery at the Mary Hitchcock Hospital, spoke to a meeting of the New Hampshire Licensed Practical Nurses Association in Hanover in the spring. He received his medical degree from Cornell University Medical School in 1950. Keith Prouty, research director for the Connecticut State Labor Council, spoke to the Meriden Rotary Club recently on "Labor's Aim and Objectives in the State of Connecticut." Keith is a member of the United Auto Workers.

Two classmates who are active in alumni affairs have been recognized by election to offices which will place even heavier demands on their time and efforts. Jim Lain has been named to the Alumni Council as a representative of the southwestern states. He will serve as a member of the Enrollment and Admissions Committee. Jim is a partner of the investment firm of Rotan, Mosle & Co. of Houston, Texas. He was president of the Galveston Chamber of Commerce several years ago. Bill Parmer has been elected president of the Alumni Club of Bergen County, N. J. He is assistant to the superintendent of schools in Tenafly and a member of the American Association of School Administrators. Bill is active in many civic enterprises in and around Tenafly.

Ralph Farnum, formerly a senior systems analyst with General Electric is Schenectady, N.Y., has joined Atlas Chemical Industries, Inc., organization and systems planning department, as a senior analyst. Ralph, who also gained an M.C.S. degree from Tuck, is at present vice president of the Data Processing Management Association, a professional organization he has served for the past two years as secretary. Ralph and Ethyle and their three sons live at Westtown, Pennsylvania. Atlas is a Wilmington, Del., firm.

Commander Ed Stafford's "The Big E" has entered its second printing. Perhaps his success as an author has contributed to his decision to retire this year from active duty with the Navy. Ed plans to try a career as a writer.

Gardiner Bridge and Bob Hill were active speakers in educational circles recently. Gard, director of admissions at Trinity College, spoke at the West Hartford Citizens' Committee for Public Education and at graduation exercises of the Longmeadow, Mass., High School. Bob spoke at graduation exercises of Fryeburg Academy in Fryeburg. Me. Bob has been elected to the board of directors of the True Temper Corporation of Cleveland, Ohio. He makes his home at Littleton, N.H. The Hills have two boys.

They are realigning certain key personnel in Gulf Oil's domestic marketing department, according to a recent company dispatch, and ArmstrongStambaugh is being promoted to the vice president level as a result of it. Armstrong, formerly administrator of sales development in the department's headquarters in Houston,Texas, comes north as a vice president and has been placed in charge of the eastern marketing region. With his office in Philadelphia, he will be responsible for marketing of Gulf products in 17 eastern states and the District of Columbia. He's been with Gulf since 1948. The Stambaughs' new home is in Bryn Mawr, Pa.

Harry Edgcomb, president of the Edgcomb Steele Corporation in Hillside, N.J., is the proud parent of a Colby Junior College student. Sandra is in her second year there. The Edgcombs' other children are David, 15, and Ginnie, 5.

Arthur Cox, vice president of Frederick A. Praeger, Inc., publishers, and a long-time employee of the U.S. government with experience in the Department of State, the Economic Cooperation Administration, and the Psychological Strategy Board, will direct a Brookings Institute program of policy research on the United Nations, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the Food and Agriculture Organization. A Ford Foundation grant will finance the program.

Doing well in the. insurance field is JohnCallihan, chartered life underwriter, who sold over a million dollars of insurance in 1962. John is with New England Life in Boston. Fewer than one percent of all life insurance agents achieve this volume. BillDutton has been named staff director of the American Institute of Planners. We wish him well in improving conditions in Washington. Obviously more Dartmouth men are needed there! The Duttons and their three children live in the Washington area. Bill Mitchel has been appointed director of public relations programs for Ford Motor Company's Public Relations Staff. Bill has been with Ford since 1946, filling a number of important positions on the Public Relations Staff.

Dr. Cornelius O'Donovan has been appointed vice president for Research and Medical Affairs of Ames Co., Inc., Elkhart, Ind. He was previously with Merck, Sharpe, and Dohme Research Laboratories as director of medical research. Cornelius received his medical degree from New York University, College of Medicine, in 1945. The O'Donovans and their five children reside in Elkhart.

Bob Schoonmaker's wife Mary Gene, whom many will remember from class reunions, underwent brain surgery during August. She has been making a wonderful recovery, I am pleased to report.

The next column will report the balance of summer's accumulation of news. Until then, enjoy yourselves and keep me advised of newsworthy developments.

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

Treasurer, 18 Ridge Rd., Concord, N.H.