1922

Our 45th Reunion was unsurpassed in fellowship and enjoyment. Before daffodils dance again, much can - and will - be dilated about it in these trumpetings. This issue merely sounds the first note. The dance band incident anxiously shows

that '22 has perhaps survived adolescence. A talented group of students were to play for dancing in the class tent from 9 P.M. to 1 A.M. But, though many Twoters did cavort recklessly, incredibly at 11:30 the band was requested to pipe down so everybody could sleep in peace and quiet. So impressed was one young musician he could only mutter "Man, man, man!" Who knows, even he may also become a dreamy grandpa some day.

Ike Miller and the Reunion Committee of Tommy Byrne, Warren Daniell, StanMiner, and Oscar Rice deserved all the grateful comments concerning logistics. SteveKenyon did an excellent job on publicity. Let's renew all their contracts now for the 50th.

Among the 171 Twoters — 89 men and 82 women — in Hanover some received exceptionally warm welcomes because distance or other barriers had precluded frequent returns to past reunions. Among them were Howie and Val Almon, Dave and Mary Camp, Francis and Mae Cullen, John Dexheimer, Dana Fitts, Max and Grace Kenyon, Larry and Gene Robinson, George and Cora Shattuck and others. Hope they all come back again soon.

Most pleasing also was the presence of Vivian Buswell, Betty Green, GenevieveHart, and Grace Thomas, wives of departed classmates.

As attested by resolutions passed at the class meeting and sent to Bob Booth, BillBullen, and Don Donavanik, their absences were deeply regretted and sorrowfully recognized.

Filling in for Bill, Dick Stetson carried on admirably as class chairman pro-tem. With Tony Hanlon providing the pitch, Jim Hamilton led our singing with expertise and wit. At the "Whither Dartmouth" discussion Frank Horan introduced the faculty speakers and Jack Dodd ably represented '22 on the Trustees' panel.

The nominating committee of Ted Davidson, chairman, Gray Bates and Harry Bruckner presented a slate that somehow escaped catcalls in the election. Without even one mod, hippie or weirdo in the lot, here they are: Chairman Bill Bullen. Secretary LenMorrissey, Treasurer Carroll D wight, Class Agent Carter Hoyt, Bequest Chairman GeneHotchkiss, Bequest Co-Chairman Ike Miller, Newsletter Editor Steve Kenyon.

The executive committee consists of the preceding, with one exception to be explained sometime when this column is destitute of fodder, and Bill Angell, WarrenDaniell, Ted Davidson, John Fancher, and Sterry Waterman.

And, after these many mellowing years, it can't be denied it was really good to have a reunion with our older and younger contemporaries, '21 and '23. We all shared the Dartmouth experience together and it was a delight for '22 to renew so many friendships again. Reunions don't come any better.

Phya Donavanik Montri writes from Bangkok: "Owing to my severe illness I was unable to write you ere this (August 1). I wish to express my appreciation for the kind resolution of the meeting at the 45th Reunion of our Class of 1922. Ike Miller told me that the Reunion was very successful and I was sorry that I had missed it." We all wish Don complete recovery and hope he will be with us at the 50th.

Sorrowfully the following sad news from the class family must be reported. In Memoriam in this or a future issue will contain articles that Bob Booth and Everett Cox have left us.

Shortly after Reunion, Lois Booth wrote: "It was most kind of the Class of 1922 to think of us during Reunion. The resolution is a tribute which all of the Booth family will always remember. Please tell the members of the Class how much this thoughtfulness means to us all."

And every member of the Class offers heartfelt sympathy to Bill Bullen whose wife, Odie Lee, passed away July 29 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Loyal Dartmouth wife, mother of two daughters, Anne and Emily, and two sons. Bill Jr. '54 and Jed '60, she will be greatly missed in the Dartmouth family. She was an active member of the Union Church, Waban, Mass., and many friends sent contributions in her memory. At the memorial service the Class was represented by Elmer Ardiff, Ray Atwood, Gray and Dorothy Bates, Nick and Louise Carter, Carroll and Nan Dwight, Carter and Allie Hoyt, Fran and Lucy Leland, Andy Marshall, Len and Margaret Morrissey, Doris Sands, Dick and Dot Stetson.

A few weeks later Bill wrote your secretary the following: "Odie Lee was mentally alert until the very last few hours so she was fully aware of what transpired at our forty-fifth reunion. I read aloud for our common enjoyment the thoughtful letter to us that was incorporated in the minutes of the class meeting. Odie Lee was so pleased with the flowers sent her at the hospital and she was deeply touched by the card bearing signatures of the 1922 ladies and the one bearing signatures of the men of 1922. I identified for her the persons behind the few names which she did not recognize. For those affectionate gestures which gave Odie Lee such pleasure at a time when pleasures for her and me were limited, I am forever grateful."

Judge Larry Henderson represented the College at the Phoenix inauguration of Arthur Laverne Peterson as president of the American Institute for Foreign Trade.

For record breaking Alumni Fund accomplishment the Class is gratefully indebted to many people. The 241 contributors, including many wives of deceased classmates, resulted in a participation index of 106 per cent, a new top for '22. The total of $34,223 surpassed the dollar objective by 15 per cent. Accolades to Carter Hoyt, to the devoted band of Class Agents, and to Tom Lenci who on behalf of the Class obtained a splendid contribution from a foundation.

In a summer garden ceremony at their Duxbury home, Walter and Doris Sands saw daughter Sylvia become the bride of William Denis Paxton of Marblehead, Mass. Walt gave the pretty bride in marriage and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Frank E. Sands, was matron of honor. The bride's brothers Frank E. 2nd '58 and Robert T. '59 were ushers. Sylvia was graduated from Vassar '62 and from Boston University Law School '66. After passing the Massachusetts Bar Exam she worked for the National Labor Relations Board in Washington. She made her debut in 1958 at the Mistletoe Ball in New York. The groom was graduated from Tufts '62 and served three years as a lieutenant with the Strategic Air Command of the U.S. Air Force. With all good wishes from the '22 family the young couple will live on Beacon Hill, Boston.

New addresses: Robert E. Coventry, 203 North St., Meyersdale, Pa. 15552; Lawrence P. Farnham, Box 18, Ashby, Mass. 01431; Kent B. Hayes, Box 25189, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73125; Samuel M. Jacobs, 2840 South County Road, Palm Beach, Fla. 33480; Dr. Harvey Shipton, Imperial Harbor Estates, Bonita Springs, Fla. 33923.

Get out and see the Big Green in action. Maybe the team won't win all its games this autumn, but it's likely to upset more than one applecart.

Secretary, 11 Brockway Rd. Hanover, N. H. 03755

Treasurer, 111 Laurel Rd., Chestnut Hill, Mass. 02167

Bequest Co-Chairmen,