1946
The timing of this column is unfortunate in that the events have long since taken place when you read these words. Today the main extra-curricular thoughts in Hanover are on Winter Carnival, and though this wonderful event will have been tucked away for another year by the time this is printed, you may be interested in the preparations that we, as new residents of this Carnival town, are watching with avid interest.
Unfortunately, the elements have not cooperated and snow is at a minimum. It has been warm and this has not been conducive to good snow sculpturing. At the present time - four days before Carnival - the Indian "Oscar," as the central theme, of "Snowbusiness" is a tall, rather unshapely glob of frozen snow standing approximately 30 feet high but with very few distinguishing characteristics. To the uninitiated, it appears an almost impossible task to wield this into recognizable shape in the time remaining, but the old veterans on the Plain assure me that feverish activities, night and day, until the- early hours of the opening day of Carnival will, as usual, see the emergence of a spectacular Oscar-ish Indian overlooking the campus, preparatory to the start of Carnival and crowning of the Carnival queen. The fraternities and dormitories have not yet gotten into the spirit of the thing since few of these sculptures have even begun, and it will be interesting to watch the progress in the next three days. Snow is being imported in truck loads from nearby hills to assist in the building of these hopefully clever and monumental efforts. Plans have already been announced for the housing of the 2,000 odd dates who, in the main, stay in the fraternities and one dor mitory. (The boys move out.) It is heartening to note that aside from the widely publicized snow sculptures, all other facets of Carnival such as the sporting events, plays and concerts, etc., are well under control, and the whole town is looking forward to a gala event.
First man on the news front is HowardSamuel, who was recently elected to the Board of Trustees of the New School for Social Research in New York City. Howie adds this duty to a long list of extra-cur- ricular activities in addition to his main jobs as assistant president of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America and executive director of the Sidney Hillman Foundation. In addition he is chairman of the White Plains Democratic City Committee and vice chairman of the Westchester County Democratic City Committee and has been co-author of two books, "Congress" (1952) and "Government in America" (1957).
Dick Blanchard has just been elected a senior vice president of American Express Company in New York. After Dartmouth and Tuck, Dick joined American Express in 1952 and has been in the executive office as vice president in charge of corporate planning and development. He will continue to act in this capacity at his company head- quarters m New York City. Dick and his wife live in Convent Station, N. J., with their three daughters, Margaret, Elizabeth, and Anne. (One more girl and you can catch up with the Kimball clan of four daughters. Incidentally, does any other '46 have more than four daughters in his family?)
Received an article from Massena, N. Y., announcing that Johns Chevrolet Company,' Inc. is observing its 35th year of serving Massena and area, with special mention going to Robert Johns, son of the president. Bob is secretary-treasurer of this very successful organization. He and his wife Pat are long-time residents of Massena.
Frank Cole has been elected a stockholder of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith. I am told that this is the equivalent of becoming a partner. Too bad they nave so many names in their title, Frank Can't you convince them that Cole is a short name? Bumped into Ben Moats at the New York Dartmouth Club recently and learned that he has departed his position as vice president of marketing at A. C. Gilbert Ben is now a marketing consultant in the big city.
Jim Wyckoff recently hit the headlines when it was announced that he had been elected president of the National Bank of Geneva, N. Y. Jim joined the bank in 1950 and rose through the ranks from assistant cashier to executive vice president in earl 1963. He is a director of four other financial corporations and is very active in church and community affairs and is the ruling elder of the North Presbyter,, Church of Geneva. Having also served on more committees and boards than I have space to mention, Jim received the JUnior Chamber of Commerce Young Man of the Year Award in 1956. He and Margaret and their four sons live in that lovely city at the head of one of the Finger Lakes.
Ted and Patti Fajen came through with their annual Christmas delight — a superb picture of the Fajen clan and a length, poem recalling the events of last year. It certainly is a winner - Ogden Nash, motover.
Spent a pleasant evening in Boston re. cently, and have a brief report on the 100th Anniversary Dinner of the Boston Alumni Association. This was a grand affair with 1200 people in attendance and actually so crowded that it was hard to find people you wanted to see. Jack Whitman sat at the head table and Jean was sitting nearby. Talked with Tom and Pete Burnap, Len and NancyWilson, Joe and Jean Kraatz, and Bill andMaxine Wyeth, all of whom were on hand to enjoy the festivities. Frank Ettari flew un from New York and managed to conduct a little business the next day. It was really a grand affair and reminiscent of those of years past.
It is with great sadness that we report the sudden passing of Doug Teschner who died on February 2 as the result of injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Doug was the most recent addition to our class, having voluntarily transferred from a later class since "his friends and fun seemed to be with '46." His debut with our class was at the 15th reunion where he and Betty immediately and completely joined the group. I am sure that he is fondly remembered by everyone on that occasion as well as by those who had the pleasure of knowing Doug over the years.
Doug was a successful executive of the Henry L. Hanson Company of Worcester, Mass., where he had attained the position of executive vice president. A more complete memorial will appear in a later issue, but in the meantime, the Class extends its deepest and most heartfelt sympathies to Betty and the three boys, Douglas, David, and James.
Secretary, 33 South Park St. Hanover, N. H.
Treasurer, 66 Argyll Ave., New Rochelle, N. Y.
