1911

This month, this column is in commemoration of John Carleton Sterling who died in the hospital near his home in Delray Beach, Florida on March 24th.

When the final roll of 1911 is called, Chub's name will be among the leaders at the top of the list. His contributions to the College and the Class, which include all the categories open to any alumnus, began in his undergraduate days, although it is as an alumnus that he will be principally remembered. Through many years he directed each of the various activities in which the class engages as well as being an important factor in alumni affairs. His imaginative and brilliant mind was of great value to the College in its development of policies affecting the alumni.

In reviewing old class records the following quotation is taken from the class notes of December, 1927. "In its annual report the Alumni Fund committee called special attention to our attempt to establish a fund for our twenty-fifth reunion. This year saw the first operation of the plan of 1911 to add to its normal contributions to the Fund, a surplus equivalent to a gift to the College of $25,000 on the twenty-fifth anniversary of its graduation. The class made the largest total contribution to the Fund and went $133 beyond its self-imposed quota of $5,000."

Chub was instrumental in starting this undertaking which ante-dated the present 25-year gift campaign. The class did exceed its 25-year goal which led to the establishment of the 1911 Memorial Fund to which additions are now made by the class upon the death of any member.

In 1959 it was fitting that Chub was selected by the Alumni Council to be the first man in our class to be honored as the recipient of the Dartmouth Alumni Award and was presented with the Wheelock Silver Bowl.

One more note of great grief came with the receipt of a telegram from Harriette McConnell telling of Glen's death on March 20, at Fort Myers, Fla., where they had been spending the winter. Glen was a real Trojan citizen and a highly respected member of the community of Troy, Ohio. Last year the insurance agency started by his father celebrated its 75th anniversary. Although Glen was an infrequent visitor to Hanover, he maintained a strong interest in his college, ably abetted by his wife Harriette.

Word has also just been received that ill health has fallen on Jake Lovejoy. He was confined to Dick's House in Hanover following a heart attack which is coming to be such a prevalent disease among 1911ers. After a couple of weeks he returned to his home in Sunapee, N. H. He is still confined to the house but is hoping soon to be out on the beach in the sun. I bet he would be glad to hear from his old friends in the class, P.O. Box 287.

Ort Hicks '21 just back from a California trip, reports that Fred Long hosted the Santa Barbara Club meeting where Ort was guest speaker.

Here is John Pearson's description of Hanover on his return from Florida: "Weather here - usual wet, slow ooze of snow, temp, today in 50s. Town deserted, Easter vacation; so no special news. Have enjoyed watching girls high-dive in the series of competition in the fabulous, stunning, new swim pool." While on the subject of John, here is an interesting side light on his past. Under date of February 1925, there was this item in a local paper: " 'To protect the Suckers appeared the name of John Pearson as chairman of a committee of the Concord Chamber of Commerce of Concord, N. H., to eliminate as far as possible the sale of undesirable securities. Incidentally, as investment counsel, John has built up a fine clientele in the state, and has been appointed by the state's attorney in charge of enforcement of the Blue Sky Laws, as investigator of all corporations desiring to float securities in the state."

The words and sentiment are taken from an earlier edition of class notes but if Schuyler were writing them today he would not take any of them back, and quoting: "We certainly will, be looking forward to having the 1911ers with us next June. We are opening the Mountain View House on June 27 and we will be very happy to have any or all of them beginning that date. I do hope that when you put the date into the MAGAZINE you will convey our sincerest wish that all of the 1911ers who are able to come to Whitefield for our opening, do so. We count on them being with us, for they really help to open the hotel." The only thing changed was the date.

You may count on seeing these couples there as having confirmed their plans: Josh Clarks, Ken Clarks, Farrells, Gardners, Les Gibsons, Griswolds, Knapps, Lockes, Pearsons, Steeves, Burleighs and at least two widows. The Kimballs, Learoyds, Mayos, Moseleys, Pattens, Russells and Sandersons have not signed on the dotted line yet but are about to do so.

It was this scribe's pleasure recently to be at home when Harry and Ruth Horton called. They were on their way home from a vacation on the East Coast. It is our misfortune that Winona, Minn., is so far away from most of us. They are a delightful couple, now retired and enjoying the good things in life while their son carries on the lumber business started by his grandfather. They are going to try to change plans so that they can be with us at Mt. View.

Hazell Marzo, the former Mrs. BillPounds, saw a recent issue of the MAGAZINE and she wants a copy of our 50th year report, and "to be back in the fold again." No sooner said than done, so a cordial welcome to Hazell.

If we were to select the most active man in our class in his profession, it might well be Red McLaughlin. As he was about to leave for the southland to join his classmates there, he got a call from the Walsh Construction Co. in Gary, Ind., to do consulting work on a Bethlehem Steel job there. His reply: "Too young to turn this down, so Marge and I are leaving here tomorrow. We are keeping our apartment in Glens Falls pro-tem as I do not know how long the job will take me."

Mary Chase wrote- that five heavy snows on the Cape in February were too many, so she was off for Bermuda. She has kept her home in Osterville, Mass.

Jim Conroy was spending his wedding anniversary in the hospital while Mary was nearby in a Boston hotel. Back home again he was feeling fine though a bit restrained, but he remarked: "One thing I am certain of, I have bought my last two pants suit." This is a bit of philosophy that perhaps we should heed.

Secretary, Box 171, Hanover, N. H.

Class Agent, . 92 State St., Boston, Mass.