1953

Fame and, I hope, fortune has come to Len Gochman. He received rave reviews for his performance in "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying" which played last month at the New York City Center. Len played the part of Finch and co-starred with Billy DeWolfe. The New York Herald Tribune had this to say: "The Center hasn't brought back Robert Morse to play Finch, but it has found just about the perfect replacement in Len Gochman. Much of the flair and flavor of the City Center production comes from Mr. Gochman, who seems to become more admirable and appealing with each crafty step he takes up the business ladder." Nice going, Lenny, hope to see you on Broadway soon.

Also seeking greater fame is Billy Johnson. He has resigned as State Republican Chairman of New Hampshire to run for the United States Senate. Bill is the second Republican candidate for the seat now held by Senator Tom Mclntyre '37. Retired Air Force General Harrison Thyng is also seeking the nomination.

Don Goss has joined the ranks of that ever-increasing number of classmates enjoying high executive titles. Don was recently named a Vice President of Ketchum, MacLeod, & Grove, Inc., a New York advertising and public relations agency located on Park (not Madison) Avenue. Don only joined up with the Ketchum, etc., firm last year. His previous experience included account supervisor duties with N. W. Ayer and product manager work for the Vick Chemical Co. Don commutes in from Westport, Conn., where he, Lillian, and the four children have their home.

Dick O'Connor has been appointed Manager of Customer Service for General Electric's Electronic Component Sales Operation. Prior to this promotion, he had been working for the Capacitor Department's marketing section of G.E. Dick, his wife Cynthia, "and four children are living in Owensboro, Ky. The appointment of DickFleming as associate research director of the Republican National Committee was announced in Washington by Ray Bliss. Dick has been legislative assistant to Massachusets Lt. Governor Richardson since January 1965. In his new capacity he will work on an extensive research program as well as handle assignments involving the task forces preparing reports for the Republican Coordinating Committee.

United Artists Corporation, the film distributor, announced the election of DavePicker as a director. Dave is first vice president for the company. Barlow Goff has become a member of the law firm, McDonough, Holland, Schwartz, Allen & Wahrhaftig in Sacramento, Calif.

Chuck Kettering has been elected an honorary trustee of Knox College in Galesburg, Ill. Chuck is vice president of the Charles F. Kettering Foundation which aids scientific research and education through grants to hospitals, medical centers and universities.

The big story in New York is the engagement of Paul Paganucci to Miss Marilyn McLean. A September wedding is planned in Portland, Me. In addition to being from Pag's home state of Maine, Marilyn also lives across the hall from him in their Manhattan apartment. The announcement was made at a surprise engagement party given by Dick and Jane Lombard. It came as a complete surprise to everyone at the party including Pag's roommate, Bob Callender.

One final word on behalf of the annual Alumni Fund campaign. As usual, our Class will need a strong finish in June to gain our accustomed spot in first place. Ed Condit and his agents are working hard for the College and deserve our support. If you haven't given yet, please send in your contribution soon.

Have a good summer, we'll see you next fall.

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Class Agent, 294 Washington St., Boston 8, Mass.