1850
It is a bit of a relief to be able to sit down before the typewriter tonight to jot these lines, after a several-day ordeal of getting the storm windows clean and tight, assisting a somewhat cooperative west wind in propelling our modest collection of leaves in an easterly direction, and performing a number of other chores involved in winterizing the premises. However, the spouse now is reasonably satisfied, so I am able to concentrate on reporting such things as the fourth annual meeting of the Class' executive committee, which was held in Hanover on October 12, and such other news as may be fit to print.
We had a fine turnout for the meeting, which was held in the Ledyard Canoe Club on the morning of the (censored) football game. Fourteen men vied for positions close to the hearth, which had some embers still glowing from the night before when some club members used the building as sleeping quarters inasmuch as females had fraternity house accommodations that weekend. Chairman John Dwyer rated the warmest spot, but graciously surrendered this prerogative to Fritz Jewett who had come from sunny California to be with us. Others in attendance were Messrs. Miller, Medlicott, McCulloch, Eldredge, Gardner, Harrington, Kilmarx, Leavitt, Moore, Sarno, Whiteman, and Tuck.
Treasurer Rick Miller reported another year of being in the black, with receipts of $3,111 from 444 duespayers having exceeded below-normal expenses of $2,583 by $528. Capital transfers during the year amounted to $1,080, of which $100 went to the Memorial Book Fund and $980 as an installment payment for our Class Tree Program.
Charles Gardner reported on the Memorial Book Fund, which to date has provided funds for ten volumes, with the College Librarian scheduled to select one more. The Memorial Books ledgers are kept in the Acquisitions Department. Anyone inquiring there, or at the Main Office of the Library, the Circulation Desk or the Reference Department will be assisted in locating volumes purchased.
Newe Eldredge reported that the $980 was expended on nine trees, all being rock maplesTwo of these were planted in front of Sanborn Hall, and seven extra-sized ones were planted at the south end of the campus in connection with the Hanover Inn landscaping program. Black plastic plaques appear on each tree. In the forthcoming year a greater number of trees probably will be provided through our commitment; the Buildings and Grounds Department contemplates planting most of them in the Medical School area.
Class Agent Sandy McCulloch reported the results of the 1968 Alumni Fund Drive, the results of which have been made known through a general mailing but may be summarized by the facts that the Class exceeded its goal of about $29,000 by 15% (thereby placing us in the commendable position of being 10th among the classes in dollar objective), but that there was a decline in contributors to 468 (resulting in a lowly ranking of 52nd among the classes for participation). Sandy also advised that the $51 million Third Century Fund had passed the $20 million mark. In addition to class names previously mentioned in regard to this extremely vital capital drive, two additional '50's have been enlisted by National Alumni Chairman Emil Mosbacher Jr. '43: Hugh K. Brower is handling the Metropolitan Chicago general campaign, while James D. Vail has assumed responsibility for the Charlotte, N. C., area.
Twentieth Reunion Chairman Gerry Sarno reported that the Class of 1950 will reune with the Classes of 1949 and 1951 on June 19-20-21, 1970. (How about marking that on your calendar now?) Gerry already has been active in discussing this big event with college officials; as an "Alumni College" graduate and avid proponent, Gerry dwelt at length on the possibility of incorporating lectures and seminars in the reunion program. This concept was endorsed by 100% of the executive committee. As to developing a reunion committee, Gerry is appreciative of those who have volunteered their services to date, including Dick Dale, KingKenney, and Tom Ruggles, but there are a great number of positions to fill so the cooperation of many is needed. Call or write Gerry at Stanwich Lane, Greenwich, Conn. 06830 to enlist!
Our meeting extended a bit into tailgating time, yet we were able to join with many other familiar faces for a bite and a sip before taking a rather carefree bus ride up the hill to Memorial Stadium, where the Class had been assigned seats in the newlybuilt stands. The weather was delightful, but the backs that did most of the "tearing by" wore orange and black uniforms, not green and white ones.
Unfortunately, much the same thing occurred two weeks later in Cambridge when about the only consolation for the Indian partisans was the fact that the "little Green" had stomped on the Harvard frosh earlier by a 27-2 score. Among the 40,000 witnessing the fired-up play of the Crimson varsity was Don C. Hall, who had journeyed up from Media, Pa„ for the event, also, Ben Ferguson took a Saturday off from local football duties in Sharon, Mass., to join Bob L. Wilson of Stoneham and many other classmates in watching the injury-depleted and substantially-sophomore Big Green squad come out on the short end of a 22-7 score.
Word reaches us from Cleveland that Merritt A. Osborn has been appointed vice president — sales for Emporium Specialties, Inc. He holds a similar position with Milbar Corporation, which is associated with Emporium. Merritt, who has been with Emporium since 1962, will direct sales efforts and product development for this producer of fabricated electronic hardware. The Osborns reside at 2815 Scarborough Road, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118.
Last month's address advices should have included that of Frederick R. Gamble Jr., which is Route 4, Box 456, Wayzata, Minn. 55391. Here in the east, Tony Kesaris' address is Nod Hill Road, Ridgefield, Conn. 06877, while James K. Myers' is 27 Deacon's Lane, Wilton, Conn. 06897.
Rev. Larry Huntley has the West Newton, Mass. 02165 address of 64 Putnam Street, while Sanford M. Pooler is nearby at 4 Marlboro Street, Newton, Mass. 02158. DonCummings is located at 5 Stonehill Drive, Stoneham, Mass. 02180, while on Cape Cod Curtis McKee is in Falmouth, Mass. 02540 at 97 Lake Leaman Drive.
Last but not least, Dr. Ray Peppard has a new spot in Laconia, N. H. 03246 on Gunstock Mountain Road, R.F.D. 4, Box 565-C. Ray recently journeyed cross-country to Hanover to be a faculty member for a 2½ day seminar on emergency care sponsored by the Dartmouth Medical School.
Season's Greetings to All!
Alumni in Maryland may see Bill Ricketts'51 overhead in his 1947 Luscombe airplane. See class notes for more details.
Secretary, 19 Claybar Dr. West Hartford, .Conn. 06117
Treasurer, 281 Pondfield Rd., Bronxville, N. Y. 10708
