1937's 30th

Well, sir, Lanny Moore's reunion theme, "The World Is Still Our Oyster" was great even though we never saw any. The over-all consensus was that although numerically smaller than our twenty-fifth it was a beautifully organized get-together of a wonderfully congenial bunch of good people. 85 classmates were on hand with wives and children totaling 205. Although there was rain to the south Hanover's weather was warm and sunny. It felt good just being there.

Mostly for those who missed it, our location was Tuck Drive dorms. 1936 was beside us and 1935 at Middle Mass. Our committee arrived Sunday for a drink-work session, some sleep, breakfast at the Lee andRuss Stearns' pancake house, thence to all-day registration in front of Russell Sage. Don McKinlay's highly successful seminars got under way and we only saw the hardworking articipants fleetingly until Tuesday. Tent cocktail party with a welcome hard liquor cash bar and free beer at 4 P.M., all classes then to the tremendous Leverone Field House for a buffet supper, a reception at President Dickey's home in his beautifully lighted gardens, the Players' "Once Upon a Mattress" which created raves, then tent chit-chat till 3 A.M. (honest).

Tuesday, excellent tent breakfast, closing seminars and class meeting (Kangaroo Court?) with Fran Fenn wearing all the hats due to last minute absence of Wayne and Bos. For the record, nominating committee Bryant, Fallion, Fenn put up following executive committee: Amon, Ballantyne, Bankart, Bishop, Blaisdell, Bosworth, Dillon, Heroy, Koop, Don Miller, Robin, Russ Stearns and Carl Stern. A quorum being present, so it was said, the following officers were "Dooley" elected: Chairman Bosworth; Treasurer Robin; bequest chairman Fenn, newsletter, Allen; secretary (here we go again, kids) Bankart. Naturally all agreed this was an excellent combination and let's get to the picnic at Storrs Pond as quickly as possible. Storrs Pond area has been developed by the Hanover Improvement Society (Nugget funds, bless 'em) into five picnic areas and a large modern swimming pool. Quite nice. We had box lunch, minor athletics and swimming for the young or brave. Back to town and cocktails on College Hall veranda. Just about then the great rain-maker decided things had been too good too long and with a tremendous black frown let go a doozy cloudburst, but 1937, glasses in hand, had almost all scuttled across to the Inn and were finally corraled in the main dining room for roast beef. Time began running out but thank goodness a rising vote of thanks was tendered a real great reunion committee, namely: Charley Blaisdell, RogAllen, Wayne Ballantyne, Ronny Brown,Gus Farwell, Bert Geller, Al Grey, DonMcKinlay, Lanny Moore, Frank Robin, and Russ Stearns. The three prizes were drawn by Dean Seymour's wife Polly and her legal selections were: Colin McCarty, alligator hand bag; Bert Geller, the paisley ensemble; and Bill Donaldson, the case of scotch. Al Bryant's slightly-ravaged-by-time glee club sang (?) two songs, Art Hislop seemed to know his part best. Too short a time remained for Dean Seymour's talk but don't miss his humor any time you get the chance, he's great.

By now the rain had stopped and a five-piece orchestra kept things going till late, somebody said 3 A.M. again. Wednesday our gathering closed with a joint memorial service in the new Rollins Chapel - same outside, new inside.

Now a few notes on the cuff. Coach Jake Crouthamel and ex Captain Tom Clarke (ably assisted by Gretchen Van Emburgh in case you want to write) manned many duties including the bar and deserve a commendation. Also John Detlefson's daughter, Ellen (Gay) was most attractively helpful all around. Among other nominations Les Barrett became Chairman Monday night of the committee to help get people up Tuesday morning by blowing cigar smoke through the mail slots, but seems Stumpy overslept. Our green checked Hathaway shirts from Ron Brown's Dunham's of Waterville were the envy of all other classes and made our uniform simple and yet outstanding.

Fifteen classmates were back for their first reunion and fifteen who had signed up were unable to attend for various reasons. One was Bill and Patty Rotch whose son, Malcolm, was badly hurt in an auto accident the previous Sunday and finally lost his battle for life the day before reunion. This was the one sad note in our weekend and Bill and Patty know the sympathy of the Class.

There will be more information later from Rog Allen but keep in mind that from now on any executive committee meeting is planned to include any and all classmates and wives who can make it, sort of a continuing reunion affair. 1935 does this and 51 people turned out for their last one. Plans are started and a motel just across the river in Norwich has been booked for weekend of September 24, Dartmouth versus University of Massachusetts football game, and the saying is that this may well be the toughest opponent Dartmouth may face next season. Be thinking about this and watch the mail.

Also, for those who like to plan ahead, our next reunion comes in 1971 and will be a repeat of this one just passed, we attend with 1935 and 1936.

John Latchis said as he was leaving "There's no such thing as goodbye, everything continues"-so if not before we'll see you in October, same station.

Professor Emeritus Allen R. Foley '20and some '41 friends enjoy a relaxed timeat the tent of the 25-year class.

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