1932's Delayed Thirtieth Reunion
By unofficial count 81 '32ers, generally accompanied by spouse and one or more offspring, participated in the glorious combined 30th Reunion of the Classes of '32, '33 and '34. They came from as far west as California (Carl Ward) and as far south as Colombia, S. A. (Alex Christie). They invaded Hopkins Center and the President's garden, played golf and tennis, picnicked at Quechee, chatted, hobnobbed, sang, danced, drank large quantities of beer and other refreshments, stayed up late and roamed all over. Every one seemed to agree that this was one of the best planned and most enjoyed reunions ever. A tip of the class hat to our own Don Marcus and to Bill Dewey '33 and Harry Gilmore '34 who composed the Reunion Committee, also to Jim Gardner who handled the pursestrings for '32 on this occasion.
Activities centered around the big tents pitched on Tuck Mall where nightly the urgent beat of Don Dudley's orchestra mingled with the still more violent music produced by Stan Rubin and his Tigertown Five. Both dance floors were constantly filled, but from a spectator's point of view the one at the teenagers' tent offered by far the greater entertainment.
Many enjoyed the Hanover Holiday program which included "Theatre-Going in Japan" by Henry Williams, Professor of English and Director of the Experimental Theatre, "The Symphony Orchestra Today and Yesterday" by Mario di Bonaventura, Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Music at Hopkins Center; "Education for the Public Service" by a distinguished panel which included Tom Curtis and Mike Cardozo from our class; "Modern Architecture: New Directions" by Hugh Morrison '26, Professor of Art and "The Beginnings of Art" by Robert Poor, Assistant Professor of Art. The Dartmouth Players gave two performances of "J. B." on successive evenings at the Hopkins Center Theatre and those who attended were favorably impressed with both the dramatic talent produced by the undergraduate body and the magnificent facilities for play production which the college now has.
Both golf and tennis tournaments had respectable registrations and our Class had the distinction of a winner in the person of Nancy Reinhardt who took the low net prize in the ladies' division of the golf tournament. The award was presented by Don McPhail who scored a rather nifty gross 75 himself on the old course.
Highlight of the three days was by general consensus the picnic on Bill Dewey's estate at Quechee Gorge. Here after relaxing cocktails, a witty and interesting address by President Dickey which seemed to set just the right tone, and awarding of the athletic prizes, the great multitude of reunioners settled down to a picnic of steak and lobster. The weather was perfect, the company elegant, and the food delicious. All in all it was a great picnic and a memorable occasion.
On Tuesday in the hour before noon a memorial service was held in Spaulding Auditorium for the 56 members of the Class who have passed away. Reverend Roy Chamberlin officiated in the devotional service. Retiring Class President Art Allen read the names of those deceased since our last reunion and spoke a few words in respect to their memory.
At the Class business meeting held in Hopkins Center each of the retiring class officers, President Art Allen, Treasurer BillLieson, Head Class Agent Bob Reinbardt, Memorial Fund and Bequest Chairman JimCorbett, Reunion Chairman Don Marcus and your correspondent presented brief reports on their past stewardship. Carl Baker, our prominent Newsletter Editor, was necessarily absent because of pressing duties at the New Jersey institution which now employs him. By general acclaim his work with the Newsletter was pronounced outstanding over that of any other class and your Secretary was instructed to cast one vote expressing our sincere appreciation and continuing gratitude for his talented work on our behalf.
Nominating Committee Chairman Howdie Pierpont reported the following nominations which were seconded and approved by single vote to be effective until our next reunion: for President, Bo Wentworth; for Members of the Executive Committee, Allen, Baker, Boncutter, Chandler, Corbett,Dickinson, Doerr, Drew, Hollern, Hubbard,Isaacs, Kendall, Lieson, Marcus, Marks,Morton, Pierpont, Pyles, Reinhardt, Sargeant, Sheldon, White, Whitehair, Wolff,Wright, and Zimmerman. Class officers to be selected by the President and Executive Committee will be announced in a later issue of the MAGAZINE.
Since space does not permit listing here all who attended our 30th, your Secretary promises to send such a list to Carl Baker for possible printing in the Newsletter. Goodbye and best wishes to you all.
RETIRING CLASS SECRETARY
