1932
Writing this between Christmas and "New Year's," I realize that I neglected to foresee and wish you all well for 1968 in an earlier column. I have never quite accommodated to the publication timing. Thus - belatedly - a happy and prosperous New Year to all of you and yours.
Proudly, Warren Moore says "I just became a grandfather for the 5th time — all under 2½ years old. No news except I see Jay Whltehair every morning en route to work." Warren ends with some kind words about the efforts of Mark Short and your secretary.
As a 16-year-old, I was pleased by good words from John Hurd '21. He passed me in English I. Many sentences have been written by these cramped fingers since then, but I appreciate kind words from another teacher of English, our top pro writer, Carlos Baker, and repeat them immodestly on your behalf, since he is referring essentially to what you have written: "Starting with the Zs I see you have now worked back to the Bs. Your column is very newsful and readable and well-written in the judgment of an old professor. So is Mark Short's Newsletter. Saw the Cardozos this fall, both in fine fettle. Was away when Dartmouth trounced Princeton, which proves they didn't need me there. Still at work on Hemingway biography, with end distantly in sight."
As spectator sports, we have been reading and reporting about an errant class member as he acts. Bob Ryan now reports in, with a bit of perspective: "Just returned from three months doing 'Othello' and 'Long Day's Journey' with Nottingham Players. No money, much art. A great experience that makes me deplore the current state of American theater. Returned to find my country apparently faced with a choice between two presidents it doesn't want (Nixon and LBJ). Having played a president feel I may take over the job. All qualifications; photogenic and able to project anything the image boys want. Delighted to see that Mark Short, the class cynic, is editor of Newsletter. Will use all available channels to hustle votes for Eugene McCarthy. Happy New Year to you, Ping Ferry, and others."
When I saw Boothbrace the other day, he said: "Vietnam has become so confusing that I'm beginning to doubt -my own solution to the problem. ..."
Dr. Joe Bennett sends in a legible card with a lot of news: "Still pushing pills at the same stand here in Lake Forest. #1 son, Joe, Rollins '63, now with Sears in Dallas. #2 son, Bob, U. of Kentucky '66, currently U.S. Army Intelligence in Munich. #3 son, Dick, a sophomore at The Hartt College of Music, Univ. of Hartford - VP of his class and active in Student Government. Shaves and keeps his hair cut. Betsy and I are fine and maybe can make reunion or possibly a jaunt to Europe. Depends a bit on when Bob gets back to the states."
The thought for the month is supplied by Alex McKenzie: "No particular news. Lacking news, here's an opinion: I believe that at our time of life in a rapidly changing world we must be on the alert to change our pattern of living, either now or in the near future. For example, should we be looking forward to rocking chairs or golf in six to eight years? Or should we be laying plans for a new activity when forced out of industry or government? But no firm personal plans yet!"
John Sheldon, president of Chas. A. Stevens & Co., "Chicago's finest women's specialty store," occasionally sees John Wright, Marvin Chandler, Bob Ackerberg, DaveKirby, and Jim Swartschild, and believes that "many of us will be returning for reunion." John continues: "My son, Ted, graduated from Beloit College last spring and is presently working in the Admissions Office at Beloit. My daughter, Barbara, is a junior at Valparaiso University, Indiana. ... Midge, who is my good wife, is fine and healthy and puts up with me for some strange reason every day."
You might want to look for an article entitled "Authenticity in American Antique Furniture" in a recent Antiques Magazine by Harold Sack. As president of Israel Sack, Inc., 5 E. 57th, NYC, he is a specialist in the field. He is under contract with Crown Publisher to prepare a four-volume work on American antique furniture. He says "Reunion - maybe!"
Dick Hazen was installed as 1968 president of the American Institute of Consulting Engineers at that organization's annual meeting last month in the Engineers' Club, New York City. Dick, who served as vice president in 1967, is the founding partner of Hazen & Sawyer, New York consulting sanitary engineers and, among other societies, is on the board of directors of the American Society of Civil Engineers, a past director of the American Water Works Association, and a diplomate of the American Academy of Sanitary Engineers.
Dick himself adds a bit to the credibility gap: "Hope to make reunion. 'Clean Waters' programs around the country keep us busy, and it's hard to find enough engineers. LBJ and his boys are pretty unrealistic in their claims, but some progress is being made. I expect no swimming in the Potomac by 1970. We finished up a two-year study for Sao Paulo, and for the first time in years have no foreign work. We can't compete with European engineering salaries except where U.S. financing is provided."
John O. Zimmerman sends a full card: "The biggest news of the JOZs is a fabulous en famille trip down under. Father John's tour, accompanied by son Peter (with the Draft Board's permission) consisted of visiting 13 out of 16 GMAC branches in New Zealand, Australia, and Hawaii. Mother Alice and Anne (on a post prep school sabbatical from studies) skipped New Zealand and took Japan instead, spent some time in Australia, coming home by way of Singapore, Bangkok, New Delhi, Rome, Florence, London, and Ireland. All enjoyed good health and home in time for Anne's coming out at a Brooklyn deb ball just before Christmas."
Would you believe that Whip Walser might have been there at the same time! He says: "Returned yesterday (Dec. 23) from Mexico City having finished six weeks trip to N. Zealand and Australia. Stopped off in Tahiti for ten days of rest on the way home. I met Mel Katz '33 in Bora Bora. Came home by way of Sydney, Tahiti, Acapulco, and Mexico City - a shorter route than by way of L. A. Will certainly be at the reunion with Adeline and daughter Lisa to see Eric '68 graduate also. Spent a week in Hanover last October to see two home games."
The Barbary Coast becomes audible again in a note from Franklyn Marks: "I'm still writing music for Walt Disney Productions. Latest scores now in the theaters 'Legend of the Boy and the Eagle' and 'Charlie, the Lonesome Cougar.' TV show about Disneyland, airing Dec. 31. Two grandchildren, boy and girl, by daughter Kathleen. Daughter, Carolyn, sixteen, talented artist and cellist. Wife, Willie, world's greatest cook, and assistant composer." Frank - how about researching the northeast sounds for WD Productions around the middle of next June?
"Still undecided on June reunion plans," says Bob Newfang, "however with married daughter Gail teaching in Bellows Falls H.S. (living in Brattleboro with lawyer husband Duncan Kilmartin) chances are Sunny and I shall be on hand. Marcia, youngest daughter married to Glen Kaponen currently doing three-year hitch in Army Concert Band at West Point. My business life same as for past 35 years, Canfield Paper Co., 315 Hudson St., NYC, president for past six years. As much time as possible spent in Morgan Center, Vt., summer home on Lake Seymour - nice life and would like much more of it."
From 6517 N. Atwahl Dr., Glendale, Wis., Everett Hokanson sends a good message with a request: "Ruth and I will make an effort to be in Hanover for our 36th. I expect to be in Washington just before that for an S.A.M. Board Meeting. Are there any small small business owner-managers in our class? Like to hear from them. I manage a metal fab job shop with about 35-40 employees." Ev - keep me posted on the SSBO-M's who respond.
"Chuck" Hall sends us a lot of news but I wish we could change his doubt about reunion: "The highlight of our year was our visit to our Lieutenant son and daughter-in- law at Fort Wainwright in Fairbanks, Alaska right after the flood. The lights were the only utilities working when we arrived and it was 43°. We are still showing our pictures. Our number one son and two-year-old are now living with us and you know that keeps us busy and younger maybe! Have already sent in our 1968 alumni fund contribution but doubt that we will make reunion. Enjoyed listening to D-H on our local radio but can't say the same about the Yale game. Particularly enjoyed the lead article by a Dartmouth Wife in the new MAGAZINE (Dec.)."
Reunion plans continue with note from Jim Flint: "Spent a few days with the PetePowers in Rochester around the first of October. Saw the Holy Cross game on same trip. Heard from Paul Leach via ham radio. He will not be back in the country by reunion time. Pete and Helen Power promise to go, and Mary and I will be there."
From Fryeburg, Me., John Weston reports: "Betty and I shall plan to get to our '35th' if possible. Son George is in business with me. He is married and has one daughter. Our daughter Grace is married and has three children."
We may have to reschedule a college commencement for Newell Kurson, who says: "Hope to join you at reunion but my youngest daughter, Nancy, graduates this June from Wheaton which may present some conflict. My other daughter, Jane, was married this summer to William Russell or Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Bill graduated from Harvard and is now a member of the administrative staff there. Enjoyed meeting our classmates at the Harvard game."
Our reunion takes place on June 17-19, 1968 (or slightly extended if you tell BobBuckley). Time conflicts frequent our schedules - that bit of tortuous, compressed wording summarizes problems of attending graduations, boat races, business meetings, etc. Nonetheless, in today's fast travel, we can all get to Hanover in a day or two for that recreation of our Dartmouth experience.
'32 UP FOR THE 36TH IN '68
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