1918

As of October 1, when these notes are being prepared, it looks as though the Class of 1918 is going to be quite active in their attendance of at least three of the football games in October. Em Morse reports that he has approximately fifty reservations at the Montshire Restaurant for cocktails and luncheon before the Dartmouth-Boston University game on October 3. I just talked with the ticket office of the Dartmouth Athletic Council and find that all of the reserved seats have already been assigned for the Dartmouth-Princeton game on October 10. We expect to see quite a few 1918'ers at Hanover that weekend.

At the moment we have received 65 reservations for the Hood Buffet Luncheon to be held before the Dartmouth-Harvard game on October 24. We also have 35 reservations for the cocktail-dinner dance to be held by, our class at Brae Burn Country Club after the Harvard game. Five couples are spending the Dartmouth-Harvard game weekend at Brae Burn, so this looks like the most active Dartmouth-Harvard weekend that the Class has had in several years.

Upon my request, Ruth Glover wrote the Yale University Athletic Association to see if arrangements could be made for parking cars in and around the Yale Bowl for the Dartmouth-Yale game. The idea being that the Class might like to assemble before the Yale game and have a picnic lunch together. She has been told that the Yale Athletic Association will issue passes to the Class of 1918 for 10 to 12 cars of the members of the class; the parking to be in the baseball field across the street from the Bowl. We will attempt to advise our New York and Connecticut classmates of this fact. We are greatly indebted to Ruth Glover for making these arrangements. She sends a note saying that the Stoddards and Johnstons are planning to attend the Yale game.

A note from the Ernie Earleys reports that they had spent a delightful day recently with Peg and Red Wilson at their beautiful country place in South Kent, Conn. The Wilsons' home is beautifully situated on a hilltop with a panoramic view of the distant hills in the west. Mary Ellen goes on to say "The rural charm of the place is heightened by Red's meticulous care and love of order, and inside Peg's great ability as a distinctive decorator gives the rooms great elegance and charm." The Wilsons' son Dick is now married and living in California. They expect to visit him around Christmas time. They are also planning to visit the Earleys in Woodstock, N. Y., the latter part of September. I suggest that our California classmates write the Wilsons and urge them to meet with them while they are in their state. Certainly you Californians will want to give Red the Old California pitch. You know: the best state, the fastest growing state, the state to grow old in, etc.

I received a copy of a letter from PaulMiner to Ray Smith, complimenting Ray on the recent article on glass which was published in the National Geographic Magazine. The Class is very proud of Ray's activities and his Egyptian assignment, which he has fulfilled so brilliantly.

A note from Syl Morey reports that he is planning a visit to East Hampton, L. I., where his son and family are staying. He has hopes of seeing Stan and MO Jones at West Hampton.

Comments received on cards sent in from our recent mailing. Hi Belding: "Rose and I were sorry we couldn't make the Reunion, as we were in Europe. Got home August 2. We may drive East in October. We had a great Chicago-Dartmouth Club picnic two weeks ago. It made us feel old, as I was the only one from the Class of '18, and that was the oldest class represented." Frank Fiedler: "Have been retired a year and a half now. Spent first four months of last year on a trip with Sue to Orient via freighters (3 of them); Manila, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, and up to Japan. Have spent time since playing golf and working for my church as treasurer." Paul and MaryMather: "No news. Attended the funeral service of Clarence Opper, and was able to make personal condolences to Lucy. A long letter from George Goran. His new address is now 3222 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11234."

Evie Colwell: "The only news I know is Johnny and Ann Johnston have moved to Brickfield Lane, Greenwich, Conn. I have had a wonderful summer, visiting in the Adirondacks, at the Jersey seashore, and on the Cape." Murray Baldwin: "Since reading notes and letter about Reunion am more sorry than ever that Ellen and I could not be on hand. Busy summer entertaining grandchildren at summer cottage. Doing some fishing in the Teton country and in Canada. Am retiring from the state legislature but remain active on many state boards, etc., Historical Society, Educational Television, Mental Health (not mine), American Land Marks Celebration." Frank Griswold: "Sorry cannot attend the Harvard game. It is a little too far away for cocktails. However, will have a few here at that time. I would love to go back to Brae Burn, where I played one day in 1915, as a member of the 'D' Golf Team." Mrs. Fred Carleton: "My daughter was married July 11 to Mr. Arthur Wyman Procter Jr., of Pelham Manor, N. Y. They now live in Chicago. My son, Fred Jr., Dartmouth '53 and Tuck School '54, will be married September 12, in Pittsburgh, Pa., to Miss Maty Ann Settle. They will live in San Francisco. After a honeymoon trip abroad they plan to be at the Dartmouth-Princeton game." Red Felt: "Did you know Stoddard is recovering from an operation? I don't know what." (Comment: I guess it was not too serious if George is planning to attend the Dartmouth-Yale game.) Bob Fish: "Early in August Eddie and Marge Butts staged a well- lubricated and nourishing dinner party at Channing House, Palo Alto, Calif., for the Bill Mudgetts, the Bob Fishes, and the Carl Baldwins (Class of 1919), giving Bob a chance to 'quick lunch' the recent Reunion in Hanover." Al Sibbernsen: "Was down on L. I. with the Joneses in August. Ended up with a bad eye after looking at all the gals."

The Class of 1915 got so excited about our statement that we were the only class that had two Alumni Fund Chairmen (they had Al Priddy and Jack Mason) that they demanded that we write a note of apology, to be published in the 1915 Frontiersman, their newsletter, to ask forgiveness by the Class of 1915 for this misstatement. I also promised to correct this statement in the 1918 column of the ALUMNI MAGAZINE. This I am now doing. In my statement I called them "those grand seniors who now claim to have fathered the freshman Class of 1918 during its first year in college." Apparently this sarcasm was not noted, because at the end of their Frontiersman statement they state: "Tom, you really grovel with dignity."

George Woodruff: "Ione and I were the only 1918'ers at Alumni College held during August 16-27. It was a wonderful experience and we felt very privileged to be in on the kick-off of something that should become a permanent educational fixture." Comment: I am sure many of our classmates will be interested in George's remarks and because of them might become interested in signing up for the Alumni College next year.

'18ers met at Phil Boynton's home inSwampscott, Mass., on August 25 to paytribute to Curt on his birthday: (l to r)Phil and Marjorie Boynton, Ed and KathyFerguson, Curt and Ruth Glover, Kenneth Jones, and Tom and Priscilla Shirley.

Secretary, 137 Annawan Rd., Waban, Mass.

Treasurer, Brush Island, Darien, Conn.