1954
One of the difficult things connected with writing this monthly column is the time lapse between the preparation of copy and its arrival in your home. Each column is written some six to seven weeks ahead of final publication and what is then current may be old hat by the time you read it. I am hopeful you will understand the problem and bear with me in what may appear to be Monday morning quarterbacking.
On this "trick or treat" night one can't help reflecting that October, 1963, will be long remembered as the month the Yankees lost four straight in the World Series, the nation's longest unbeaten football string was snapped at 15, and we here in the East enjoyed some incredible weather. Californians would have been very much at home in the beautiful weather we experienced for over 25 days. The daily temperatures averaged near 80 degrees, and not one drop of rain fell the entire time. Day after day, week after week, the weather was almost too glorious to believe.
Only about half of the class executive committee was able to get away from pressing commitments to attend a meeting in Hanover during the Holy Cross week end. You've probably already heard or read a great deal about the changing scene in Hanover, but I would be remiss if I didn't put in my two-cents' worth. Whether or not one likes the architectural innovations, one can't help feeling that the capital gifts money has been well spent. The physical impact of the Hopkins Center and its inherent potential for cultural achievement must impress the student, the alumnus, or even the tourist. After viewing the facilities of the Center one gains a new perspective of the far-ranging and significant contributions Dartmouth College is making in all fields of the humanities.
We were among the first to get a look at the new swimming pool and the total effect is breathtaking. You can bet that the Yalies, always noted for their swimming prowess, will be talking about this magnificent structure. And finally, the sheer expanse and engineering accomplishment of the new field house is overwhelming. All in all, it's a thrilling experience to see the progress Dartmouth continues to make in a well-thought-out effort to enhance its position as one of the outstanding liberal arts colleges in the country.
On hand for the executive meeting, with their wives, were Dave McLaughlin, DaveMandelbaum, Rod Rockefeller, Jim Fisher,Tom Kelsey, and yours truly. Kent Kleinman and his wife Jane joined us and we all agreed that it was one of the most enjoyable week ends we had ever spent in Hanover. The most important item on our agenda at the Saturday ' morning meeting was a discussion of our tenth reunion. You will be glad to know that the committee has selected a winner in Tom Kelsey to head up this big event. Tom is well along in his organizational program, and he has already lined up several competent people to help make the week end a smashing success. The dates again are June 19-21.
One of the nice things about going to watch the Big Green on Saturdays is seeing familiar faces in the crowd. In Hanover we talked to Jim Adams, Pete Gunas, John Pope, Jim Stead, and Sabin Abell. Of the Hanover contingent, Seave Peters and his wife Sally joined us for cocktails after the game, while some of us had a moment to speak with Bruce McAllister and DickFowler. At Cambridge the following week end I had a nice chat with Shelly Woolf and shouted hello to a few more familiar people, including Gary Zwart, Ed Winnick, and Dick Gorsey.
Some of us who were in Hanover for the Holy Cross week end had mixed emotions about being there, because it meant we had to miss Ray Freud's wedding. The new Mrs. Freud is the former Sally Whitaker; she attended Smith College and formerly lived in New York City. Ray and Sally will be renting a house in Massena, N. Y., where Ray is engaged in doing research for ALCOA. Herb Hillman, Dean Berry and Dave Fitch reportedly were present for this happy occasion. The first week end in October saw Janet C. Taylor of New York City become the bride of Michael Marx. Mike is a research chemist for Lederle Laboratories, New York City. He is on leave of absence from the company for graduate study in chemistry at Columbia University. His wife is a graduate of Swarthmore College and received her master's degree from the New York School of Social Work of Columbia University. In mid-September William T.Robbins Jr. married Miss Meredith M. Gilmour of Montreal, Canada. Robert W. McKeever was among those who ushered for the bridegroom. Bill and his bride will reside in New York City, where he is with Kidder, Peabody & Company.
A nice letter from Lo-Yi Chan reports the news that Masao J. Itabashi and his wife Irene are living in Detroit and now have a baby girl named Ann. Mas is an architect and is associated with one of the largest architectural firms in the country. As for Lo-Yi himself, he has been appointed a lecturer in architecture at Columbia University and has been teaching fourth year design this fall. Frank C. Wright Jr. has been elected an assistant secretary in the time-life branch of Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company, New York. Frank, who has completed several courses at New York University Graduate School of Business Administration, lives in Westfield, N. J. From Greenwich, Conn., we learn that Dr. John A. Merritt Jr., a captain in the Air Force, has completed the orientation course for officers of the medical staff at Gunter Air Force Base, Alabama. Prior to entering the Air Force, John was assigned to the Boston City Hospital, Boston.
Dick Buffington is a fast worker. He joined Uniform Tubes, Inc., last February as assistant sales manager and less than a year later the company's publicists are sending out his photo here and there and announcing his promotion to sales manager. In his new position Dick will direct field sales activities through-out the U.S., maintain liaison with overseas representatives, develop advertising sales promotion programs. and supervise home office sales staffers. Dick was with Alcoa before Uniform Tubes and before that had three years in an Air Force officer's uniform.
Late this summer two of our classmates were named to the faculty of two different schools in Massachusetts. Nichols College in Worcester, Mass., appointed James L. Conrad Jr. to its faculty; he will teach economic history. Jim holds a master's degree from Clark University. At Cushing Academy in Ashburnham, Mass., David P. Ellms is teaching English and has charge of devotional services. Dave is an ordained minister. He was winner of a Rotary Foundation International Fellowship and studied in Edinburgh, Scotland.
It seems that the Class of 1957 also has an Edward F. Everett among their ranks, because when our Ted Everett read about being transferred to a job in northern California he immediately notified me of the apparent confusion. Ted lives up in Concord, N. H., where he works in the Morrill & Everett, Inc., Insurance Agency.
This will be the last column for 1963. I can't believe there are 365 days in a year. To all of you, here and abroad, best wishes throughout the holidays and continued good health and happiness in 1964.
Secretary, James T. White and Co. 101 Fifth Ave., New York 3, N. Y.
Treasurer, United Audit Co. 450 Seventh Ave., New York, N.Y.
