1932
This column is supposed to be for, and not about, sports. But I must comment on the wild D victory over Harvard 23-21. The old razzle-dazzle came forth and the only thing that did not happen was a blocked kickoff! Others who enjoyed this in 50-yard line seats included Don Marcus, Bob Buckley, Cal Geary, Gene Catron, Jim Gardner, John Swenson, John Fish, Newell Kurson, Handy Auten, Bill Allyn, Ed Lewis, and many others I missed. It was a great, adrenalin-packed victory, and I hope Princeton is easier.
Anne and I flew up to join son Jim '63 and his recent bride to recreate - in part - our 1938 honeymoon.
The return postcards continue to bring forth good news. From Denver, Harry Litzenberger comes in affirmatively: "Yes, I am planning to attend reunion finally! Hope to combine with business trip to New York and Washington Still plugging to bring conventions to Denver as assistant manager Denver Convention and Visitors Bureau....
Although the monumental problems facing this country may even be increased, I am convinced we should join in an Atlantic Federation patterned after our federation of states which might hopefully some bright day develop into some kind of a sane World Federation...." Any comments, gentlemen?
Bob Ackerberg has a worthwhile plan of action for reunion: "I hope to conclude some monumental research in June by personal observation of the classes of '97, '32, and '68 to determine percentages of carefree spirits and woeful pessimists in each group. I hope to refine this by further analysis of the effects on moods by consumption of lectures, beer, and history." Bob — your proposal sounds worthy of a grant from the NIMH.
Our foremost boatman, Charlie Mayo, also says he'll be there: "What do you mean 35 years have slid under the keel? Anyhow I'll be there in June to check up on it - This is pause time for Ing and me between our tuna on the Cape and our cruising in the Bahamas. The tuna are getting bigger and bigger. This summer our smallest was just under 500 lbs. and our biggest 840.
"Son Stormy ('65), now starting his third year as a fellow at the Institute of Marine Science, is working from the other end. For his doctorate, his work is in Embryology to wit: the artificial insemination of fishes. We'll see you in June (and with shoes on)."
Much info is typed on a card by Max Wolff: "I will be at the reunion if I can get away. Meanwhile I'm on a committee with the responsibility of the other three reuning classes to work out a symposium for the event. We'll try to have something interesting for you all as you all say down your way.
"Speak to Bo and Art Allen on occasion re class matters. Good wife, Dr. Gladys Wolff, Assistant Professor of Modern Languages and Preparation of Future Teachers at Long Island University this year. As PaulLeach says, I'm still hamming. You can tell him I despise using fone. At W2AJM I attempt to maintain a 'good fist.' Almost anyone can talk. Is he trying to start a feud? I'm game."
Our class has so many outstanding men representing various views and accomplishments that we could well have our own "symposium" on many subjects. I would hope that the entire breadth of our opinions might be represented. As an analogy, I offer a bit of personal history: years ago I used to read each Sunday's PM, New York Herald-Tribune and Boston American in an attempt to understand the day's events from different viewpoints. Especially as we get older, we should assure open-mindedness before we try to vote for Norman Thomas again.
From Pasadena, Calif., comes a plaintive note from John Davidson: "Reunion too far - too short; no changes here except traffic and smog on increase, time and space for contemplation less. Would give a lot for one week in October in Hanover. Still president Coast Envelope Company. Son and daughter in college in Colorado. She spends too much time at Air Force Academy which scares the hell out of me. Maybe a guilty conscience?" John - how about developing the Boston-New York-Washington Market for Los Angeles envelopes and making the trip tax-deductible?
Dan Gage says "Have my fingers crossed re reunion - what with two daughters graduating in June, one at Colby Jr. and one at Goucher in Baltimore. (Three grandchildren now!) Hope to attend Yale game in November."
From Hermosa Beach, Calif., long unreporting Howie Newcomb says: "The kids are growing and out of high school. The boys did not make grades for Dartmouth due, I am sure, to lack of interest in their studies. You have felt that lack of instruction, as I have. The younger boy is all hot on a newspaper career - distribution, and will make that a stepping stone to other things, since he has spare time to handle them. The older boy is a submarine sailor." Thanks for your ideas, Howie.
From Reed's Ferry, N. H., Clarence W. Farr writes: "Having transferred to MIT after one year at Dartmouth, I am pretty much of a stranger to the Class of '32. In case my record is in arrears, I am at MITRE Corp., Bedford, Mass.; have sons Dick and Robin, both married, both in California (Bay area). Also, I have not broken the habit of playing the piano." Thanks for the note, Clare - I well remember your after-dinner piano playing at College Hall.
"Hank" Barber replies briefly from Miami, Fla., that he is hoping to be able to attend the reunion.
Our hard-working class agent, Al Boncutter, reports in: "Merged my business a year ago with Continental Insurance Company's of New York. Find that I'm working harder for them than I did for myself. Familywise, we are captivated by four grandchildren. I do plan on the 35th. Class giving has gone from 20,000 plus to 35,000 plus in four years. Hope to 40,000 in '67'68." Good luck, Al - we hope the same.
Howard Wile has a calendar conflict: "My son's wedding in San Francisco on June 15 will preclude attendance at the reunion." Howie - get that date changed, or you could fly to Hanover for June 17-19! He continues: "I had my own substitute this past summer, when Marge and I attended a Dartmouth Horizons program in Hanover. My, the place has changed. I have nothing startlingly new professionally to report; I'm still working, against mounting odds, on relationships between government and universities in general."
Thanks to Howie Sargeant, we have an unusual sample of the breadth of interest and accomplishment of our classmates. In a period of about a week, the New York Times carried a book review by Carlos Baker, a letter from Michael Cardozo criticizing a New York State constitutional proposal on voter qualifications, and a lengthy interview with Bob Ryan in Nottingham, England, where he is enjoying acting in "Othello" and other plays.
Howie reports: "I'm trying my hand at a couple of extracurricular projects for the world of teaching, including a Video tape on propaganda designed for teachers (and possibly broader audiences). Ken LaVine's tennis out at our Forest Hills club continues to look good."
Bo Wentworth saw the following '32ers at the Penn game: Art Allen, Jim Miller, Whip Walser, Butch Modarelli, Ted Truex, Bill Morton, Jack Pyles, Russ O'Brien, Don Marcus, plus assorted family members.
B. Dewitt "Jeff" Jeffery sends us the sad news that John T. Croly passed away in Tucson, Ariz., on October 9.
I appreciate the fact that we have been hearing from some men who have modestly not reported in for some time.
However, of the 79 cards I sent out in the second batch, I have not heard from quite a number. If I have more space next month, I'll list all the delinquents.
Meanwhile, don't forget June 17-19, 1968.
'32 UP FOR THE "35TH" REUNION!
Secretary,
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Bequest Chairman,
