1942

Back-to-school time has arrived and not a day too soon for the adult population in this locale and, presumably, in others around the land. As you were enjoying the pleasant activities associated with the Labor Day weekend - a final summer fling, perhaps - your secretary and his were laboring over the kickoff column of another academic year. But 'tis worth the effort to render this small service. Here, briefly, are the latest reports to filter down.

Dr. Joe Palamountain became president of Skidmore College July 1. He delivered the 54th Commencement address there in June. Skidmore currently is engaged in a $20 million campus development program which will interest and occupy the new president. Also in the spring, Joe was the speaker at the Saratoga Springs chamber of commerce annual dinner. Joe received master's and doctoral degrees in political economy and government from Harvard University. He was recently named associate of the board of the New York University Medical Center.

More spring activity, indicative of the spirit of community and public service so often exhibited by members of the class: Dr.Jim Robinson served as chairman of the professional division of the Summit, N. J., united campaign. Jim, a fellow of the American College of Physicians, is attending physician and former chief of medicine of Overlook Hospital, a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and a graduate of Harvard Medical School. Dr. Dick Magee, director of the department of surgery at Altoona (Penna.) Hospital, was guest speaker before the hospital's senior auxiliary. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Medical School. Dick is a diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners and the American Board of Surgeons. An assist to Mott Brown '17 for the following about his son-in-law: the St. Louis Globe-Democrat announced the appointment of Carl Holekamp, president of Holekamp Lumber Company, as a division chairman for the Deaconess Hospital expansion fund.

Bill Lain of Houston, Texas, has been reelected to the Alumni Council for a second two-year term as representative of the southwestern states. He is a member of the council's committee on enrollments and admissions. Bill is a partner of the investment firm of Rotan, Mosle & Co. He is a past president of the Galveston Chamber of Commerce. Bob Hill, former ambassador to Mexico, was named by the Republican National Committee as chairman of a special task force* to recommend GOP policy positions on conduct of foreign relations. Any success this committee may enjoy will be a blessing to all concerned.

Dr. Tom McElin, member of the Evanston (Ill.) Hospital attending staff since 1952 and Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern University Medical School, has been named the new Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Evanston Hospital. Tom is the author or co-author of more than 50 published scientific papers and has been elected a Fellow in major professional bodies in his specialty.

Dick and Dot Baldwin announced the birth of Barbara Jane in May. As Dick pointed out, they now enjoy the full spectrum of youth as son William entered Penn State this fall.

John Garretson wrote recently following the unexpected passing of his wife Marty. Theirs was a true Dartmouth romance and marriage. Her father was a member of the Class of 1912 and Roy Eldredge, ChuckHerberger and Bob Giles were ushers. John is probably our only cranberry grower - he learned the business from his father-in-law. His land borders some previously owned by Daniel Webster in Marshfield, Mass. John has three children, John III 16, Ruel 14 and Sarah 6.

From industry and commerce comes more word of progress: Frank Bartlett has been appointed vice president of the Waterman Steamship Corp., a worldwide shipping service with headquarters in New York City. The Bartletts, who have four children, live in Briarcliff Manor, N. Y. Irenee duPont has been elected a member of the finance committee of the duPont Co. He is assistant director of the employee relations department. The Worcester, Mass., Gazette featured in its business section an article about DougStarrett, president of the L. S. Starrett Co., of Athol, Mass. The company produces fine precision tools. In addition to running a tight organization, Doug finds time for family activities with Janet and their three children and enjoys relaxing by participating in sports appropriate for one his age. BobStrasenburgh, division president, participated in the dedication of a new research center for Strasenburgh Pharmaceuticals, a division of Wallace and Tiernan, Inc. The opening of the new center culminates an expansion program that has seen research expenditures grow tenfold over the past ten years.

Dick Remsen not only is still a great man with the racquets, but he is keeping his golf game sharp as well. He and partner made the Times sport headlines in mid-July with an extra-hole victory in a Winged Foot annual tourney finals.

Summer visitors to Hanover were several. Dr. Dick Maxwell and family paused long enough to enjoy a round of golf after depositing one of their youngsters at camp. Charlie Sturz and Alice Mae passed through after the same mission. Jack Roseboom and his son were in town for the latter's admission interview; Jack is living in Chicago but now spends much of his time in Washington on assignment as vice president of Management Technology, Inc. He reports seeing Bud Dutton in the nation's capital.

Allan Dingwall has resigned from General Foods and has taken up residence in Hanover, N. H., where he will enjoy all the pleasures and benefits of the academic community while helping to manage the affairs of Frederick Johnson Company, piano and organ sales and service in Norwich, Vt. Allan, Nancy, and daughters Gail and Pamela moved into their new home at 5 Tyler Road in early August

About forty 1942 couples have declared they will be in Hanover on November 13 for the Cornell football game. In addition to a meeting of Dex Richards' reunion committee and of the Class Executive Committee, there will be a 1942 pre-game cock-tail-bulfet party at Alumni Hall. Let it be known if you're coming.

Class matters worthy of note: the exceptionally fine achievement of all those who contributed to the Alumni Fund. ArmyStambaugh, vice president of Gulf Oil Co., has accepted the position of Transportation chairman for the 25th Reunion. Any '42s in far flung places interested in chartering a plane, train, bus or rocket, and coming as a group to take advantage of reduced fares and make for a more relaxing and pleasant trip, should contact him. The next issue will have his address — in the meantime I will be glad to forward any correspondence. Don't forget — we are out to smash all attendance records - plan Now.

With this issue your secretary initiates a new policy of meeting publication deadlines - please cooperate by submitting your copy early!

Charlie Donovan, Jim Elleman, Bus Mosbacher, and Paul Young (l to r) inspect1943's class memorial to the 23 men wholost their lives in World War II. Locatedbetween the Inn and Hopkins Center ona busy walk, the striking bronze femalefigure created by British sculptor T. B.Huxley-Jones stands in a reflected pool.

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