1929

Our illustrious John Sloan Dickey is on the move again. This time it is to Japan where he is serving as chairman of an American delegation to the second Dartmouth Conference" on Japanese-American Relations. The conference is sponsored m Japan by the International House of Japan and is supported by the Ford Foundation. The conference brings together private citizens from both countries who are prominent in academic, cultural, and business lire for the purpose of deepening their understanding of each other's point of view. An interesting photograph shows John and Chris sight-seeing in Kurashiki. John looks puzzled after viewing a bill-board.

At the dedication of the new Hartford High School building in Vermont, John recently extended the accolade of teacher to all those who had a hand in the construction thereof. "Teaching the community what it cannot afford not to have," as John puts it, is an interesting twist in the light of recent town meetings of our experience. It would be nice if all the pupils had a thirst for knowledge.

Speaking of teachers, Bart Stoodley, sometimes known as Dr. Stoodley, spoke at an all-day symposium in Rye, N. Y. He was relieved, of course, by two other speakers in the course of the day. His subject was "The Chinese Family in Hong Kong." The professor specializes at Wellesley College in the relations between self and society. Before shooting yourself over the income tax, let Bart try some balm on your hot head. He makes everything sound very logical.

Frank Middleton has been appointed as vice-president of the Franklin National Bank in New York City. He will serve in the business loan department of the Bank's new branch at 410 Madison Avenue. If you do not like Bart's balm, try Frank.

Phil Hoffman has been appointed to membership on the New Jersey Advisory Committee to the U. S. Commission on Civil Rights. Phil is a partner in the Manhattan law firm of Hoffman & Tuck, and chairman of the executive committee of United States Realty and Investment Company. He lives in South Orange, N. J.

Lyt Johnston has been elected president and chief executive officer of Frank B. Hall &Co., Inc., New York-based international insurance brokers and average adjusters. He first became an insurance broker in 1932 and four years later helped found McGinness, Johnston & Flannigan. In 1955 that firm was merged with Frank B. Hall & Co., and Lyt was made a vice president and a director, the post he held until he was elected to the presidency. Ridgewood, N. J., residents, Lyt and Maxine are parents of two sons and grandparents to one child.

Fred Armstrong Jr., who was recently elected as a selectman in Cape Elizabeth, Me., has now been named district chairman for Cumberland County of the Maine Rocke-feller for President Committee. Fred is a member of the Republican County Committee and will be a delegate to the Republican State Convention in May. Fred is a lawyer and serves as claims manager for the Great American Insurance Co.

Another statesman, Robert S. Monahan, was elected chairman of the Hanover Republican Organization at its annual meeting in the Tavern Room. A letter from Bob tells of a happy reunion with Bill Dodge in Montreal "while speaking to the Dartmouth Alumni Association of Quebec." It must have been quite a reunion and speech - never knew that Bob was a ventriloquist.

Eric Burgess has been promoted to purchasing agent of the Pottsdam plant of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company. Eric is a lieutenant colonel in the Marine Corps Reserves and a deacon of the First Presbyterian Church.

Dr. Wilbur E. Flannery, president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, was the guest speaker recently at the meeting of the Centre County Medical Society. It is interesting to note that "Pinkie" was an ordained clergyman and pastor of the Wesley Church prior to attending Harvard Medical School and becoming a doctor.

Woody Woodbridge has sent us some cryptic notes of the "Dickey Dinner" in Washington, D. C., such as — it was a gay evening - Marv Braverman who was suave, incisive, great as Toastmaster - Barto envied for his return from Hanover (spring recruiting for C. & P. Tel. Co.) - Stan andJean Johnson wearing the years with aplomb, even quiet glitter - Hal Leich, the always quiet knight, apparently unperturbed by his continuing large responsibilities in the Civil Service Commission - Panos Georgeopolus on a full evening's hookey from LePigalle - Dave Martin announcing that he has filed for another term as Congressman from Nebraska.

The latest reports show that 1929 is leading in the Alumni Fund. Let's keep our Class in front.

Swimming coach Karl Michael '29, whowas a diving champ in his day, is a happyman with this array of diving boards forDartmouth's handsome new pool.

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