1920
Abe Weld '21, chairman, announces that 1920 and 1921 are combining in the first of a series of fiestas Saturday, March 7 at the Highway Hotel, Concord, N. H. The Honorable Ellis O. Briggs '21, retired Ambassador and author, will be the featured speaker at the dinner at 7 o'clock. Cocktails will be served from 5:30 on. All '20 and '21 men and their wives are welcome.
That priceless commodity, Time, seems to be flowing through the glass at a pace a bit more accelerated than heretofore. Just as you, I have been shocked by the number who are dropping off. It's not pleasant to contemplate, especially for some of you old goats who have not emulated the exemplary example which I have not always set for you.
I am indebted to Hazel Macomber for the sad news of Dave Davidoff's passing. Those who live in Middle Fayerweather freshman year will remember him well as a serious-minded, objective guy. He graduated with the Class and then went on to receive a medical degree from Columbia University. An In Memoriam will appear in a later issue.
The Chicago papers carried at length a story concerning the dedication of the Millar Chapel at Northwestern University. An important part of the ceremony was the dedication of the Jeanne Vail meditation chapel - in memory of Jimmy Vail's daughter. Among the speakers was Foster G. McGaw, a trustee of the university and founder of the American Hospital Supply Corporation, who gave the 2.4 million dollar center to the university. He said, in part, "I like to think of it as a tribute to three mothers. The Alice S. Millar chapel and religious center honors my mother. The Jeanne Vail meditation chapel honors my wife s late daughter, and the whole edifice is a tribute to the stimulating cooperation of my wife." Mrs. McGaw, as everyone remembers, was Jimmy Vail's wife. She was co-donor of the modified Gothic structure and is a Northwestern alumna. The Jeanne Vail meditation chapel is styled after a 15th century English church and seats 88.
Among those who saw "Rocky" and "Happy" at the Holy Cross game were George and Hazel Macomber, Frank Moulton and his handsome son, and sundry others of the Class with whom your secretary has not yet caught up —so to speak! Buttonsand Eva Hill were there but Charlie andElsa Crathern, who were due to arrive, were delayed and did not make it.
I wish all of you could see the picture which appeared on the front cover of The Villager," Hinsdale, III., October 31, 1963. Nate and Mildred Whiteside's two grandchildren are pictured in the time-honored process of carving a pumpkin for Hallo—we'en, under the caption "Tonight is the night!" The expression on the faces of the two kids is really for the books.
Clayton Wallace, Field Secretary of Church Extension, United Church of Christ, in the Baltimore-Washington area, is much too busy and is enjoying his work so much that he refuses to even contemplate retirement. Stay in and pitch, Wally! California comes word from
From far-oil California comes word from that man among men, Russ Cotner. He has sold his home and moved to Sun 24 miles south of Riverside, Calif. I don't know whether Russ is trying to sell us something, but he insists that the climate is terrifie and all the family are happy as larks there. Seems there is a golf course right in the middle of things — part of a country club set-up, swimming pool, etc. He sums it all up in a few neat phrases: "Life here is sublime — great fun. I'm going to ike this retirement act; I take to laziness easily. Well, Russ, may I say you are "fortunate among men." Here's to you!
Tom Smith who lives way out there in Fresno, Calif., is still doing what it takes for the Department of Employment of the State of California. The Far West is a natural for Tom — you'll remember he came to Hanover from Jamestown, No. Dak. Take it easy, Tom; you're entitled to an easy schedule. .
Don McLeran has been having a tough time. He suffered a stroke at his summer cabin just over the line in Canada and at this writing is recuperating in St. Paul, Minn. Unfortunately, he cannot read or answer questions. His nice wife, Mary, says it will be several months before he can be moved back to their home in Sun City, Ariz. Everybody is cheering for your early recovery, Don.
In the last issue I wrote about Sal Andretta's memo to the government folks on "Travel and Other Expenditures." Apparently the notice struck home in a lot of places. At any rate, I've had clips on this from more people than a dog has fleas.
That man about town in Chicago, one E. E. (Laddie) Myers, is among the latest to say he'll come back for reunion. Well, it just won't be a reunion without you, Keed!
The Bun Harveys are wintering at Delray Beach not far from this spot. So are the Baron and Baroness Bowen. I don't know about the little baronets. I guess they are all married by now.
Tink Lombard's wife Esther, daughter Nancy, and oldest grandson have just returned from a very enjoyable trip to the Scandinavian countries. The best part of the trip was a visit with Esther's folks in Sweden. Tink says of the Swedish folks: "They are a fine, cordial people and live a good life." I should know, Tink. My wonderful housekeeper, Thea, is a Vacher Svenska flicka from Brevens Bruk.
Roger Horton, now retired, says he is enjoying life after practicing at it for a year or so. He sees the Twenty Worcesterites occasionally and is getting to be a sharpie at bowling - not only tenpins but candlepins as well. Then, too, he really smacks them down the fairways.
Ed Curtis, banker extraordinary, reports on his grandchildren. One, a girl, is now a sophomore at Northwestern; three grand- sons live in Hollywood, Fla. — two of them in grade school and the third on his way to first grade. Ed spends his winters in Florida and I'm happy to know he's listed in the Miami phone book at 677 Ocean Boulevard. I'll be one who calls him.
Well, of all people, we have finally had a few kind words from Jim Reber. He writes, "Turned 65 this spring which meant retirement (Metropolitan Edison Co.). Next move was to consent to enter primaries for nomination (Republican) for Clerk of Quarter Sessions Court. To win election in this Democratic county will not come easy but recent corruption for past eight years makes it possible. A very interesting and rewarding experience. Sarah and I have six grown grandchildren and are very happy."
Jerry Stone would want me to put in a plug for reunion. It's later than you think and this will be the last big one. Put a buck or two under the mattress now and then and do come back! It's really an outsize picnic and you'll be surprised by a lot of things, including the new look around the campus and the old Joes whom you will know and who will know you. See you next month.
Late news flash on Reunion! Hazel Macomber, chairman of hospitality, has just announced the other members of her committee: Dorothy Harvey and Lydia Hutchinson. They will be on hand to welcome the '20 wives to Hanover on Monday, June 15.
Secretary Sinclair Oil Corp., 600 Fifth Ave. New York 20, N. Y.
Treasurer, Graduate School of Business University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh 13, Pa.
