1946

Last month I mentioned that it was becoming apparent we would have an early fall in Hanover, but I must admit I was not prepared for the amazingly abrupt rainbow of colors that broke over the whole country side in the short period of about ten days. Due to a variety of reasons (and all of the experts are staunchly defending their own particular beliefs) color came to the N. H. hills three to four weeks early and when it came it was the most vivid of many seasons. Unfortunately, this means that those coming to the October football games who had hoped to see some brilliant foliage will be lucky to find a colored leaf remaining on the trees. A hard wind in the last few days has even brought us to the point where rakes and strong arms must go to work.

Actually, those coming to Hanover in October need not worry about the foliage to have a good time, because the football team is very capable of providing that. With two games under its belt, it is now apparent that the season should be good and there is much potential on the squad for the violent explosions and great passes that make for an exciting game. One '46 who may have had early reason to disbelieve this was Joe Kraatz who, with wife Jean and two children, came up for the first game against Bucknell. Admittedly they did not look too strong in that game but they sure improved against Penn. Joe owns a large and successful heavy equipment distributorship in Pawtucket, R. I., and is a frequent visitor to Hanover.

An impressive news release from Robertshaw Controls Company announces the election of Paul Lux as Assistant Vice President of the Corporation and General Manager of its Lux-Time Division which has three plants in Connecticut, Tennessee, and Canada. Paul joined Lux as an industrial salesman in 1948 and since has progressed through most departments of the business. At the time it became a Robertshaw division he was executive vice president of Lux-Clock.

To continue on the news front, Bill Wyeth has been installed as president of the Dartmouth Club of Worcester. Bill is a vice president of the Massachusetts Protective Association and has been very active in Dartmouth affairs in this area. As a result of his election, Bill and Maxine participated in a recent program for club officers in which the following '46's were also present: Jackand Jean Whitman, Mac and Sue McLane, and Andy and Win Gruninger. It certainly was great having all four couples up here in Hanover and I know they had an enlightening and most enjoyable session. Incidentally going back to the Worcester, Mass., club, another '46 on Bill's executive staff is Doug Teschner who as those of you here at our 15th will remember, officially changed from his class of 1948 to our outstanding class.

Dick Hartman has just been appointed investment secretary and senior officer of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Dick is a native of Reading, Pa., and joined this company in 1948 as a member of the investment department. The Hartmans and their four children live in Wilbraham, Mass., where he has been very active in the United Fund and other fund-raising organizations.

The following information about PaulWilbur is late but I will report it and hope that Paul will write to us with details of his trip. Paul is director of New Salem Academy in Western Mass., and in April was selected as a member of the 1963 State Agricultural Leaders Good Will People-to-People delegation which toured Europe and the Soviet Union this summer. His itinerary included Moscow and other cities in the Soviet Union, Brussels, London, Warsaw, Budapest, and Berlin. Included in the tour was an opportunity to meet and discuss agriculture with representatives of the European Common Market. This certainly sounds like an interesting trip, Paul, and I repeat my request for a report on same.

The clergy in our class certainly lead an active and interesting life. I recently reported on the ordination of Jon O'Brien and the transfer of Navy Chaplain Don Fitzsimmons to Naples, Italy. Now comes a report on the Rev. George Magoon who directed a summer camp at Willey Lake in N. H. George, who is a member of the faculty of St. Mary's-in-the-Mountains, an Episcopal school for girls, received his master's degree from Springfield College and has had a wide background in teaching and camping activities in recent years.

Have a long report on Phil Stedfast who has been busy for years with various departments of City Planning and is moving on to even bigger and better things. Phil finally got the town of Columbia, S. C., back on its feet and has now been appointed to the big job of Professional Director of the Department of City Planning in Norfolk, Va. As I remember that town from my Navy days, it sure can stand a lot of work. Prior to Columbia, Phil held planning positions in Poughkeepsie, N. Y., and Chester County, Pa. Phil and Dottie have two boys, ages 7 and 2. Now that you're moving a little farther north, how about bringing the boys up to Hanover? I'm sure that you all would enjoy seeing the tremendous changes that have taken place up here as well as all of the old landmarks where you had such a fine time.

Last communique from Ken Fulton came when he and Carol moved to Darien, Conn., in April. He was then assistant to the marketing manager of General Foods Corporation. We have now received an address change on the Fultons who have moved to Bethesda, Md., where Ken has been made district sales manager for this corporation.

Another '46 joining in the political fray is Ed Kuhn. Ed is editor-in-chief of McGraw-Hill Book Company which should keep him fairly busy. However, following the maxim that busy men keep the busiest, Ed is running for councilman in New Castle, N. Y. He has been very active in community affairs as well as successful in his business pursuits. Prior to McGraw-Hill he was with Harper's Publishing Company. Good luck in your campaign, Ed.

Best regards from the hills.

Secretary, 33 South Park St. Hanover, N. H.

Treasurer, 66 Argyll Ave., New Rochelle, N. Y.