1946

As I write this, and long before you read it, it appears that summer is over. It's cooler here in the hills, Hanover is starting to come to life after a two-week hiatus following summer school, and the football squad returned Labor Day weekend to start intensive training, the results of which you will have seen by publication date. The team should be great but with a tough schedule and everyone gunning for an upset, who can forecast.

It was a great summer, busy and too short, but fun. Had occasion to visit in Manchester, Mass., several times and heard good reports about Bob Hooper and his fine store in that city. In Hanover we were delighted to see a good '46 contingent at Alumni College and to visit with Dick andLucy Bowser, Fred and Rita Eadie, Fredand Betty Garfield, and Ed and Norma McLaren. They all seemed to enjoy the very worthwhile two-week session which serves as both an intellectual stimulation and a relaxation from normal routine. I'm sure that others would like to have a first-hand report on the experience and would be happy to include in the column any comments that you recent "students" might care to send in. Incidentally, Dick Bowser, a successful vice president of the State Street Investment Corporation, has recently been named president of the Boston Security Analysts Society, adding further responsibilities to his already full existence.

Speaking of large responsibilities brings to mind our gradually advancing ages, and nothing emphasizes that more than the realization that many of our children are about to depart for college. The first shock came when our household suddenly became overactive with preparations for Holly's departure for the University of Vermont. Those who haven't gone through it yet, especially for a daughter, really have something to experience. The second shock came with the list of '46 sons descending on Hanover this year. Tom Charles, Dick Howe,Brad Jones, Vic Macomber, Ben Moats,Art Perell, and Ed Wallingford will all be proud fathers of Dartmouth freshmen this fall and I hope that all of you will pay us a visit when you're delivering or visiting the young Indians of the Class of '70. (And doesn't that numeral shake you?)

Jud Hannigan is International Paper Company's new manager of manufacturing. In his new position, he directs all primary manufacturing operations in the company's northern and southern divisions and at a mill in Gardiner, Oregon. He has been with the company since 1948 and was elected vice president in charge of corporate planning in 1964 and a member of the board of directors in 1965.

First letter in the mailbag came from Bob Delaney and it's so interesting it's worth quoting. He says:

I've decided to surface and rejoin the world after an exciting, worthwhile tour of 15 months here in Vietnam where I've been serving as deputy assistant director of the U. S. psywar effort.

For myself, after 17 years of globetrotting in Europe, Latin America, and Asia, I'm getting a dream assignment. Nearly two years ago I bought a 160-year-old, 22-room sea captain's house on Craigsville Beach outside Hyannis Port. It was sort of a wanderer's hope that some day he might return to his native shore, and besides I needed some place to stack a beautiful wife, five mad kids, and a built-in Latina baby sitter acquired during our Central American period.

Then came Vietnam when both the Foreign Service and Navy's IBM machines reached the same conclusion. I left Esso Standard Oil where I had been Caribbean Public Relations Manager and off to the third war in 20 years. The family moved from Coral Gables to Cape Cod.

Now, a dream assignment. I've been assigned as USIA Fellow to the Edward R. Murrow Center of Public Diplomacy at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, Medford, Mass. I'll function as Acting Director of the Center and visiting lecturer in international communications, while doing research on my fifth book which will deal with political warfare.

And - you've guessed it, I'll live on the Cape, lecture frequently on Vietnam, and for the first time in 20 years participate in a New England football season.

Bob, your experiences sound fascinating and we look forward to seeing you here in Hanover at the first opportunity.

Welles Fendrich is the new director of marketing services for B.F. Goodrich Industrial Products Company in Akron. He joined the BFG division in 1962 as manager of market planning after fifteen years' experience as a market research director, industrial marketing consultant, and sales engineer. Welles is a member of the American Marketing Association and Power Transmission Distributors Association.

Trudy (and Jim) Pert corresponded last spring, thinking our Big 20th Reunion was soon to take place. Though a year early, I liked their enthusiasm and the Perts and their two children (12 and 16) are first on the list. This will serve as an early reminder to save your money and your strength for the great June 1967 classic.

Bill and Shirley Schillhammer have left Hanover for Montpelier, Vt., where Bill has taken over the position of assistant medical director of the National Life Insurance Company. Norm Potter has become assistant to the vice president of the Dillingham Corporation out in that great state of Hawaii.

Many members of the class will be saddened to learn of the death of Major RalphChadbourne in June. Unfortunately, I have no details of the circumstances at this time. A friend in the young class of '64 sends us news of John Knipple, a Naval commander in the Supply Corps, attached to the Defense Supply Agency. Prior to this duty in Alexandria, Va., John was in Saigon, Viet Nam where he was in charge of the port facilities of Saigon and other major bases of operation. Welcome back to the States.

Howard Schneider, a vice president of Scott Paper Company and manager of its Winslow plant, has been named a director of Depositors Trust Company in Skowhegan, Me. From 1962 until 1966 Howard was general manager of Scott OverseasPhilippines.

Last minute hot line from Westport, Conn. Beth Ulrich and Connie Albrecht, wives of Jack and Bob respectively, are finalists in their clubs' tennis tournament. Unfortunately, the men in the family didn't have the gear to get that far so will have to share in the reflected glory of the real stars. Good luck in the finals and we'll look forward to congratulating you in person on the Princeton weekend.

Well, that's it for this month. Big events coming up are the football games, including the gala '46 Fall Reunion on the Princeton weekend. Haven't heard attendance figures yet but expect a lot of troops will be on hand. If this MAGAZINE reaches you before the weekend and you haven't made plans as yet for activities on the big day, don't forget pre-game cocktails (anytime after 10:30 a.m.) at the Kimballs', lunch near Leverone Field House and post-game festivities, including dinner, at Ashley House in Etna. A rugged pace but you're up to it — so join the gang.

Best regards from the hills.

Secretary, 33 South Park St. Hanover, N. H. 03755

Treasurer, 116 Lyncroft Rd., New Rochelle, N. Y.