1915

As we go into our post-50th Reunion year, it is well to pay our respects to our departing President, Dale Barker, who has presided over our destinies for the past decade. As early as the 1915-1920 period, Dale pinch-hit with an assist in the Class Agent's job, was Class Secretary in the 1925-1930 era, was on the Executive Committee during 1930-1935, and took over the reins in 1955. Your present Secretary could quote an ear-ful of his dedication to Class welfare and leadership down through the years. Let it suffice to give him a fond farewell and our expectancy of continued application to the cause as a member of the Executive Committee.

We also welcome to our officer group Jack Bowler as president and George Dyke as vice president. May their tenure be fraught with all the joys of serving 1915!

Reunion echoes: Tony Simoneau — "Reunion was one of the high notes for me on a 21-day trip through 16 states visiting relatives and friends and covering 4478 miles." Paul Rothery — "Great Fiftieth of the greatest Class — good to see so many Classmates I hadn't seen in years — am asking nothing more — just Scotch." Duze Lounsberry and Ralph Brown still wearing their white caps (on occasion), as did Eben Clough and Norvie Milmore attending a reunion of the 101st. "Useless" Engineers at Old Orchard, Me. Eben ran into Nut Norwood in Boston and they celebrated Nut's birthday at Purcell's Chowder Club (other '15ers were apparently on vacation). Those white Reunion caps seem to be getting a lot of extracurricular wear! Comment from one of our '16 friends — "I'm glad I had the chance to be in Hanover that weekend and see many of my '15 friends. You folks were certainly having a great time." Chink Chamberlain — "We are still talking about our happy time at Reunion — what a grand family the Class is!" George Liscomb '07, seen at Reunion, was attending his 49th consecutive commencement. What a record! Hal Pinkham — "It was a beautiful and successful occasion

- I feel enriched by these long-hoped-for experiences." Elliot Sharp - "We greatly enjoyed it and the committee certainly did everything possible to make all welcome and keep things running smoothly." Bags Wanamaker — "Thanks to all for making our 50th a most memorable one." At our Reunion business meeting, 1915 passed a resolution endorsing the Dartmouth Bequest and Estate Planning Program. And GibCampbell comes up with this one: "One thing about reunions / Reflects your point of view: / Old schoolmates are so changed and fat/They hardly know it's you!" (Martha H. Friedman).

And from a few who couldn't make it: Walt Kennedy — "I was all set to attend when the doctor ordered a check-up and wouldn't let me go." Jack Johnson — "I still haven't gotten over not being able to attend - hope you all had a wonderful time." Joe Comstock, on way to European tour, phoned regrets, also invited us "out on the town" to which we were promised a rain-check. "Drew" McTigue - "Sorry I couldn't make it but hope to the next one, even if it is an off-year reunion." Herb Potter.— couldn't make it, but offered - "Come on out here - twin beds and free meals await you." Bill and Jeanette Reynolds - "Great disappointment not to be able to see all at Reunion - come West and see us - Wahoo!"

Comments from hither and yon on our 50-Year Book emphasize recognition of familiar scenes and faces! Just a reminder - additional copies, as long as they last, are available on request.

If you want to get a thrill (in reverse, perhaps), get a look at the Dartmouth College Dining Association menu listings of 1910, issued recently by 1914. Combination breakfasts, lunches and dinners — 15¢ 20¢ and 25¢ respectively! .

Over the air waves recently, the flying traffic observer reported as follows: "Long Island Expressway - bring survival kits!"

Rumor has it that the Hanover Inn is heading towards a rebuilding job — or is it a new hotel? How 'bout that!

We regret to report the passing of Gene Bissell, Paul Gibson, Jim Mo wry, WalterO'Keefe and Perry Stevens. Our deep sympathy is extended to their families.

Could the Richard Wyman '39, newly elected president of the Board of Trustees of Hebron Academy, be our Dick Wyman's boy?

Dartmouth's new course "English 84 - History of Motion Pictures" has a couple of lecturers who should know what's what in that field - Art Hornblow and Walt Wanger of the "Vintage" Class of 1915!

Flash! As we go to press, we are advised of the thirty-fifth wedding anniversary of Dale and Bess Barker, celebrated by a surprise reception at their Cape Cod cottage on September 3, 1965 - engineered by son Richard '54. May they go on, and on, and on!

And so, with football off and running, we go into another publication year.

Changes of address: Hugh C. Courtright, Hugh Courtright & Co., 1209 West 74th St., Chicago, Ill. 60636; Frank E. Dennen, 2033 Rosearbor Dr., Toledo, Ohio 43614; Earle N. Downing, Box 291, Marblehead, Mass. 01946.

Notice: Boston 1915 group is arranging a class dinner for members, wives, and widows on the night of Friday, October 22 (the night before the Harvard game) in Boston (or Cambridge); place not yet determined but hopefully the Prudential. Watch for information in next Frontiersman; if latter is delayed call Clough (Boston 523-4335) or Foster (Boston LI2-6690).

Secretary, 245 Avenue C New York 9, N. Y.

Treasurer, 60 Stevens Rd., Needham 92, Mass.

Bequest Chairman,