1911
The calendar says spring is here, the weather prognosticators say it is coming but as you look about, you doubt if either is correct. Yet, for one who has not seen Hanover for nearly six months there are welcome signs everywhere, tiny buds are appearing on the trees that will soon obscure the outlines of buildings that offend the architectural tastes of some. But what is more important is the great sense of interest and participation in the activities that are now possible as the result of this modern college on the old campus that we remember. Before spring is done the boys and girls will be in their summer school, and then there will be the alumni returning for a couple of weeks to renew their intellectual interests and college friendships. Meanwhile there will be lecture series and educational programs for special interest groups.
The number of classmates going to the Mountain View in June is increasing as returns come in. The present count comes to forty, including widows. Mary and Tom will probably be there for the opening though they will be leaving shortly on a sabbatical to be spent in Europe. Schuyler and Ginnie will have returned from The Breakers at Palm Beach where they again had a very successful season under his management. John and Lydia varied their program by spending the winter at their new home in Whitefield. John was an executive of Sky Chief Inc., a subsidiary of American Airlines, during the winter. For more details see the next issue of "Leven Up."
It is with a real sense of loss and grief that we must report the death of Jake Lovejoy on April 16. Jake was one of those sterling characters of whom there are too few. As a man of great prominence in college he was known by all. As a very loyal and active alumnus, his close friendships continued through life. Beginning with his tenth reunion he never failed a 1911 reunion, or any other Dartmouth gathering that was within reach. Our sincere sympathy goes to his wife Midge.
Bob and Kae Sanderson are now back in their summer home in Pittsfield, N. H. Bob has reformed somewhat though it is not of his own choosing. He says they have the No Smoking sign up for him and that he may get used to it if he lasts that long.
Just try to keep up with this girl, Mildred Rollins. She spent the winter at Vero Beach, Fla., but was leaving May 1 to fly to California and back before leaving for home on May 31. She is so sold on Florida she is thinking of making it her winter home. She will be at Whitefield.
Harold Moseley, counting on the Mt. View, wants to know if the bridge that went out at White River with the spring ice has been replaced. No, it has not yet but will be by June.
Brad and Barbara Patten will be in Hanover where he will be lecturing to the Medical School from June 9-11. They will then spend the summer at their home in Woods Hole, Mass., as usual.
A very attractive brochure, entitled "The American Bar Center" is "An epic of growth in service to the profession and public since its establishment in 1954." It pays tribute to those men who participated in its establishment and development. Accompanying a splendid painting of George Morris is this citation. "George Maurice Morris (1880-1954), whose portrait occupies a place of honor in the Bar Center, climaxed a brilliant career of professional leadership by directing the national fund-raising effort resulting in the construction of the original Center. By a tragic stroke of fate the prominent Washington, D. C., lawyer was stricken with a fatal heart attack less than 48 hours after the initial dedication ceremony on August 21, 1954."
Sibyl Eaton has returned to her home in Staunton, Va., after several weeks with her children and friends in California. She has always been one to see the fine things in life and she is true to her character when she writes that she has had her share of happiness in 51 years with Stan, three sons and their wives, all loyal and thoughtful of her and twelve healthy grandchildren. She adds "It is good to know that a 'tithe' from the treasury will add to the class memorial fund in Stan's name. Yes, I would like to continue to receive the ALUMNI MAGAZINE and 'Leven Up' and I also want to contribute to the Alumni Fund in Stan's name. I certainly hope to be back in Hanover and perhaps in Whitefield sometime."
The latest news leak from the Chamberlains is that Ed and Mary have been contemplating traveling, but for the moment are investigating Nantucket as a good place to spend the summer.
Julia Dunning is a marvelous correspondent and her letters are filled with family news and the desire to be in closer touch with things Dartmouth. In fact there are three letters awaiting replies and perhaps these words will encourage her to expect them sometime. Her son Stephen is teaching at Northwestern so successfully that he is receiving invitations to move to other universities. Mary is employed at the Minnesota Historical Society; "travel agent" daughter Julia is holding on in Chicago, and Catherine is helping the "Romney for President" movement in Michigan, with home base in Holland, Mich.
Vail and Mildred Applegate are going to take time out to join us at Whitefleld. Remember the pictures he took from the bathroom window?
"Leven Up" headquarters are now returned to Contoocook with the Kimball entourag.
The Griswolds and Knapps have left the Seminole area in Largo for their respective homes in Saco and Honeoye.
The Clarence Holdens, whom we call Eben and Doris, will spend their summer at Sebasco Estates in Maine. Doris is the proprietor of a very attractive and successful gift shop there.
Do you remember that 64 years ago 1911 gave the first Junior Smoker ever given in Dartmouth College? It was held in the Commons Living Room on March 11, 1910. JohnNorris was secretary and recorded this report. "The class turned out in a body to support the arrangement committee and all but a very few of the class were present.
"J. M. Irwin, president, called the meeting to order, and after briefly announcing the history of the arrangements, introduced the glee club quartet, composed of Russ Meredith '10, R. W. Sherwin, J. F. Ingersoll and C. A. Pfau '13. They rendered several popular selections which were enthusiastically received. Professor Dixon, the junior class officer, was the first speaker. In discussing the cut systems, he said that the results of the, first semester's trials of this scheme had not been a success. He ended by saying that the men should discriminate between studies and college activities in the distribution of their time.
"A. C. Keough, in one of his humorous monologs, amused the audience by a reading, entitled 'The Dude's Soliloquy.' Professor Keyes drew some funny pictures and did stunts with the chalk.
"Next came a banjo solo by F. P. Good-rich '12. Secretary Hopkins addressed us on 'ldealism.' He urged every man to form an ideal, foster it and try to live up to it. He expressed his pleasure at seeing the class of 1911 learning how to be seniors.
"The last number of the evening was a selection by a mandolin club quintet composed of G. Y. Leach, E. S. Poole, J. O.Norris, E. F. Chase and J. M. Irwin.
Secretary, 1133 Drew St., Clearwater, Fla.
Class Agent, 92 State St., Boston, Mass.
