1906
Who in the Class could fail to experience a thrill of pride in the news that Nat Lever-one has made provision to cover the cost of Dartmouth's new field house, built at a cost of more than $1,500,000. Nat was on hand to fire the first starting gun when the Nathaniel Leverone Field House had its baptism of track competition with the Dartmouth-Maine meet on January 19. Martha was in Hanover with Nat for the January ceremonies, and with Nat received a grand round of applause at the big football dinner, shown in last month's issue.
A different sort of tribute to Nat was paid in a recent issue of the magazine Vending Management. The article began with this statement: "We are pleased to report on a man whose life and accomplishments prove the ancient adage that 'Honesty is the Best Policy.' " The story of Nat's career as reported in this article is most interesting and I wish there was space enough to carry it verbatim. The following item speaks for itself. The New York Stock Exchange in considering the Automatic Canteen's application for listing its stock said, "We have conducted an exhaustive and searching investigation into every facet of your business history. We have investigated your character and have come up with an unusually excellent bill of health. Our search shows that you have taken an industry that was once little or nothing and transformed it into an ethical and important service." It is no wonder that the vending industry looks with pride and gratitude to Nathaniel Leverone, as we do. The entire country has reason to be grateful to him. He is an outstanding American.
To all the classmates, who sent me Christmas cards, my sincere thanks. One of the most elaborate was an eight-page booklet in color from our president, Walter Powers. It was most interesting and informative. Another card from Art and Catherine Chapin wished me a "Blessed" Christmas.
Jack and Ruth Kingsbury sent a very interesting letter about their family and their life in Myrtle Beach where they have lived in retirement for ten years. Their daughter, Joyce, and her children, Katherine, Martha, and Thomas, live in Wheeling, W. Va. Their son David, his wife June and their five children live in Berlin, Conn. The other son, Wallace, lives with them.
Earl and Anna St. Clair are enjoying life in St. Albans, Vt., as they have lots of good books and excellent television reception.
Warner White spent the Christmas holidays on Nantucket Island but returned to New York the last of January.
Shortly before Christmas Fred Welch returned home from an ocean voyage to Tahiti, New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, Samoa, and Hawaii. Had a wonderful trip and proved a good sailor. It must have been a "de luxe" cruise as the letterhead on which he wrote had printed in red ink "From the stateroom of Mr. Fred Welch."
Fred spent Christmas with his son in Walla Walla. His daughter, Dorothy, is married to a forester and their daughter, Christine, attends Washington State University so Fred sees her frequently. He has three great-grandchildren and another one expected in February. Fred retired from teaching in 1947 and since then has been busy in Masonic work.
Leigh Martin writes that since his retirement in 1952 his wife has kept him busy in the house and garden. However some of the time he plays golf and bridge and in the winter travels south. From January 15 to April 15 they will be at 909 Sunair Road, Palm Springs, Calif. On their way home they expect to visit their daughter in Dallas, Texas.
Shorty Neal says that he can still play golf and last year tried skiing. On account of Mrs. Neal's poor health they have had to cancel their yearly vacation in Florida. Their son, Robert. Williams '37 lives in Atlanta, Ga., with his wife and their two boys and two girls. Their older daughter, Janet, lives in Topsfield, Mass. Her husband is in the insurance business and they have a boy and a girl. The younger daughter, Betty, is married to Dwight Meader, a Dartmouth graduate, and they live in Tarrytown, N. Y. Have one son.
The first of January I attended the Dartmouth Alumni Dinner in San Diego, Calif., and had a good visit with Capt. Robin Hartmann '40, the son of our Max. He said that his father was in Barcelona, Spain and would be there for a month or two.
Ben Mathes is now living at 80 Grove Street, Montclair, N. J.
Chapin, Chellis, Cogswell, Glaze, Rainie, Rix and Sleeper will be putting another candle on their birthday cake this month.
Nat Leverone '06, his wife Martha, and Director of Athletics "Red" Rolfe '31 shownin front of the Leverone Field House at Dartmouth in January. Provision to defraythe cost of the field house has been made by 1906's distinguished class member.
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