1930

Charlie Raymond's splendid October Thirtyteer gave a pretty complete rundown of the events of the informal reunion weekend gathering for a tailgate picnic lunch at the Bema, the Princeton game, and a cocktail hour and dinner at the Woodstock Inn. It was a rewarding reunion wherein some 140 persons sat down to the dinner that evening, an excellent turnout masterminded by Counselor Butterworth, who is now turning his sights on the plans he will soon be telling you for our 35th (hard to believe, but true) reunion next June.

On the previous day the executive committee had met at the Inn with some forty members and classmates attending and lengthily considering various matters on the agenda, notwithstanding Charlie Rauch's urging that we get on with our business so we could get out to the cocktail party at John and Ellie French's. However, the committee did manage to reach a couple of decisions, with others being left to the new committee which will take over next June. The reports of Harry Condon, treasurer, Art Browning, class agent, Jack Rich, bequest chairman, Ed Butterworth, reunion chairman, and Wally Blakey, secretary, were submitted, discussed, and accepted. While the class treasury is in healthy shape, nevertheless it was voted in view of the increased cost of subscriptions to the ALUMNI MAGAZINE, already in effect, next year the class dues be increased to $7.50. Charlie Rauch has named Vic Borella, Alex McFarland, and himself as a committee to present nominations for the class offices for the ensuing five year period.

Charlie Widmayer and Al Dickerson discussed a number of matters from which the Class might select one to undertake as a special project to benefit Dartmouth, not to interfere with our support of the Alumni Fund and yet to carry the name of our class as an enduring thing in the annals or life of the College. Two of the general suggestions found favor among the committee and it was decided to recommend to the class meeting in June that something be done along the lines of an appropriation of some class funds either to further a program of realignment of the function of the Tower Room in Baker Library, or to augment the operating funds for the benefit of Hopkins Center.

Ed Butterworth is working so diligently on his plans for next June, it seems he would have little time left for his law practice, and he will be announcing these plans soon, but let it be noted here that there are a couple of features which may never have graced a Dartmouth reunion previously. First off, he has composed a reunion theme song, which to the tune of "Hello, Dolly!" goes:

Hello Thirty — Well, hello Thirty, It's good to see you back where you belong. You're looking swell, Thirty, You can tell, Thirty, You're still glowin', you're still crowin', You're still goin' strong.

We've had some great reunions, and there's more to come, It's always been that way since way back when.

Keep it up, fellows. Give it all you've got, fellows, And keep the Class of Thirty tops again.

and it is suggested that you try it out on your Hammond organ while planning to get "back where you belong" next June 14 to 16. Another feature for any who may have problems of any nature in planning that return to Dear Old, is the establishment of Uncle Ed's Pen Pal Club, to which you may write for down-to-earth advice on how to solve any situation which might prevent your attendance, or on any other problem of any kind. The Pen Pal Club is already poised to reply from its headquarters at 7 Willow Street, Lynn, Mass., and in fact already has written several answers to problems which classmates have envisioned. A third feature is expected to be a resumption of the bulk table silver dropping contest, a quaint custom of speaker approbation probably of Maine origin, introduced by Fred Scribner during the festivities in Woodstock.

In the political wars, our friends fared exactly opposite to the general trend - Ellie French, a Democrat, was unsuccessful in her quest for election to Congress from the 17th New York District, whereas HerrnSchneebeli and Bob McClory, both Republicans, were re-elected to the House from, respectively, the 17th Pennsylvania and 12th Illinois districts. Sincere congratulations to the two successful Congressmen, and also to Ellie for waging a determined fight against heavy odds in a predominantly Republican district.

Another victim at the polls was PatWeaver, for in California, Proposition 15 on the ballot, an initiative to ban pay-TV from the state, was approved by roughly a two-to-one margin. This would seem to be a body blow to Subscription Television, Inc. of which Pat is president, in its plans eventually to become a nationwide entertainment medium.

Newell Rumpf was one of the sponsors of the November 19 meeting in Chicago of the National Industrial Conference Board, a symposium on the economic outlook and the possible effects of the election thereon. Buck Steers was a panel member in a discussion of "How well has America advertised itself?" during the 4th annual president's conference of the Advertising Federation of America at Pocono Manor Inn.

Good to be able to report that Fred Schmidt Jr., son of Fred and FrancesSchmidt came home from the Olympics with a bronze medal by virtue of placing third in the 200 meter butterfly swim.

Louise and I toured the Gaspé in September; homeward bound through Calais, Me., we tried to say hello to Walt and Betty Dresser, but no one was at home. Later we learned they had gone in their '21 Model T to an antique car meet in Bangor, round trip of 250 miles in one day. That sounds like fun, and work; everyone would like to see the T again next June, Walt - try to make it to Hanover. Their daughter Mary was married in Boston last May to Paul Kelley, an engineering student at Northeastern, while Mary continues as an X-ray technician at Deaconess Hospital. Walt, frequently cryptic in his comments, writes that as the bride's father, he was wonderfully supported by one George Fredrickson, whatever that may mean.

George Parkhurst wrote that he and Martha, and Fred and Jean Jaspersen were the Thirties attending Alumni College in August, and that they had had a stimulating and delightful time.

Fran Horn was honored by his fraternity, Theta Delta Chi, selecting him for its 10th Achievement Award for his accomplishments as an educator, journalist, author, and editor. He was presented a citation and plaque at the fraternity's convention banquet in New York in September.

Chuck and Babette Jacobs have co-edited "South America Travel Digest" which they plan to make an annual publication. A big colorful book, including historical background, where to go and what to see, it would be of great interest to any one planning a trip to South America, or fascinating reading for any armchair traveler. While little has been heard from Chuck in years, we learn that previously he has originated other annuals in various fields, such as "Gun Digest" and "Fishing Tackle Digest."

Tom and Billie Donovan's son Gerard is a Dartmouth freshman this year. Tom himself has taught English at Mount Hermon ever since graduation and is considered one of the country's finest secondary English teachers. He holds the Donner Mastership there and is one of two Independence Foundation Fellows whose chairs were established several years ago by a Foundation grant to Mount Hermon. T. D., as he is known to at least two generations of Mount Hermonites, is held in the highest affection and respect, and is said to be a very modest man as to his own considerable accomplishments.

The rest will have to wait until next month. It can, can you?

To all the 1930 family - the age-old greeting:

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Secretary, 30 Boxwood Dr. Stamford, Conn.

Treasurer, 6 Emerson Rd., Wellesley Hills, Mass.