1933
Twenty-one members of the Class, thirteen wives and one son turned out for the annual Boston Alumni Association dinner on February 1. Wes reports that this was probably the finest representation our class has ever had at one of these dinners.
We reported previously George Rideont's record blue fin tuna catch last summer. And now that we are in the dead of a Vermont winter, George sends along a picture to help us realize that winter does end. Charlie Mayo '32 captained his boat Chantey III from which George took this wonderful fish after a three hour and fifty-five minute battle. Also in the picture with the Dartmouth sweater is Charlie's son Stormy '65. Charlie's boat is in great demand as he is considered the top tuna captain on the Atlantic Coast. Thanks, George, for making the record complete. The Rideouts' son, George Jr. is in his sophomore year at Colby College and last fall while they were attending parents' weekend, one Lorrin Riggs thought there was something familiar about the Rideout name. So in a few minutes they renewed acquaintance. The Riggs were there as parents of a Colby son, too.
As I have said before, address changes often seem to indicate rather important changes in the lives of some of our '33ers. For example, two years ago Bud Madden's address was changed to Plandome, L. I., from Elyria, Ohio, and in January of this year to Kentfield, Calif. And Danny Rollins who has been in the Boston area for years is now in San Clemente, Calif. These are radical changes, Bud and Dan, and we would all be interested to hear from you both. Incidentally, I keep an up-to-date address file and if any of you wish addresses of any classmates, I'll be glad to send them along to you if you write to me.
Dr. Henry Weiss, director of the Duke University Counseling Center, has been commended by the National Association of Secondary School Principals for his book "Behavior Change Through Guidance" as one of the best books on vocational guidance published during the past year.
A very nice profile of Ken Spang appeared in a recent issue of the New York Banker entitled "Export Minded Banker." Ken is vice president of First National. City chairman of the New York Regional Export Expansion Council, and a member of the National Export Expansion Council..
The Charlie Clarks acquired their third grandchild and the Charles T. Clark Company acquired a nice new building for its expanding business as A. B. Dick distributor in Tulsa during 1965.
Ed Knapp tells me that Bob Hagan had a cerebral hemorrhage last September which has left him rather seriously handicapped. His address is 4448 N. 20th, Arlington, Va., for those of you who might be interested in dropping him a line. Lyle Spencer was named trustee of the University of Chicago in January. He is president of Science Research Associates, a division of IBM.
Carleton Burrill was honored by three hundred of his friends at a testimonial dinner at Whitman, Mass., for his long and varied service to his town, state, and country. Many came from long distances to do him honor and the climax of the warm tribute to him came when he was presented a leather notebook containing scores of letters. He was also presented a sterling silver tray bearing the inscription from a letter of John Adams: "Nature has made more Pebbles than Diamonds. The most excellent are the most rare." Carleton has spent thirty years in the investment business and he has given uncounted hours to his community. He set up Whitman's DPW and wrote and sponsored the legislative act creating it. He is a director and treasurer of the Berwick Boys Foundation, trustee of the Whitman Savings Bank, former director and treasurer of the Whitman Red Cross and a director of Whitman Civil Defense.. He is an active Kiwanian and was Kiwanis man of the year in 1953. Recognition was given at the dinner, too, to his wife Lillian for her "partnership in service." Carleton writes that none of what he has done could have been achieved without her understanding help. We of '33 are proud of you too, Carl.
Colonel Harry Osborne relinquished command in November of the 4th Judge Advocate General Detachment in New York after service dating back to May of 1959. He was honored by the officers of the Detachment at the Brooklyn Navy Yard Officers' Mess in December and in January at a dinner given to him and Elsa by the members of his staff and their wives. He was presented an engraved sword and an engraved desk set. Our congratulations to you, Harry.
In January the NCAA invited 47 members of the House of Representatives and "Senate and three Cabinet members to a dinner in recognition of their athletic achievements while they were in college. Among those so honored was one John Stephen Monagan, one-time captain of the Dartmouth varsity swimming team and college recordholder in the 150-yard backstroke.
A while back Wes received a letter from Giis Babson from Mexico City. I quote "I have married again (two years ago) and my wife is an ex-paperwoman from Rockford, Ill. (Comment from Kay 'I don't sell papers — I was an editorial writer and woman's editor of the Rockford papers.') Here in Mexico City I am occupying myself writing a history of the Mexican Revolution and I am far along in the work so that I am about ready to look for a publisher. I always wanted to do historical work and now, being retired, I find the work very interesting. It keeps me out of trouble and helps me improve my Spanish as many of the sources are, naturally, in that language. My phone number and address are listed in the Mexico City and Anglo-American directories and I hope that any of my classmates who come to Mexico City will give me a ring." Thanks, Gus.
Just as I am wrapping this up, a nice letter from Tom Noonan protesting that Wes's eyesight sure is failing and that Barnesville, Pa., is on the map. More about this and about Tom next month!
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