1918
Ernest H. Earley, "Mr. 1918," passed away on March 9, 1968. He was in his 73rd year. Ernie entered Dartmouth from Medford, Mass., High School. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity and Casque and Gauntlet. He was a member of the freshman hockey team and later became manager-elect of the hockey team. He went to France in the spring of 1917 with the Dartmouth College Ambulance Unit which was attached to the French Army and later became second lieutenant with the Artillery Corps of the AEF.
Ernie was elected chairman and secretary of the Class, which position he filled for more than 25 years. In 1922 he joined the New York office of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co., where he had an amazingly successful career. He retired in 1964. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Sexton, and a son, Robert B. Earley.
Has it occurred to you that three of our outstanding Classmates who were dear personal friends died within ten days of each other, in March? Stanley B. Jones, March 1, Daniel F. Shea, March 2, and Ernest H.Earley, March 9.
Once again we must remind you that the Golden Round-Up to be held on June 14, 15, 16, is just around the corner. In fact, this is the last time that we can mention the fact of our Reunion in the ALUMNI MAGAZINE before it takes place. If you have a change of plans so that you can come to our Reunion, please notify Ted Hazen promptly. While we do not know exactly how many Classmates have signed up, we do know that there are a good many and we are going to have a very happy time together. As you have seen from the publicity, DwightSargent and his committee have planned a very active Reunion, but at the same time have planned the activities in such a way as to not over-tax our Golden Age.
We have just received Tom Bryant's letter announcing the start of the Alumni Fund Drive for 1968. Tom is very anxious for the Class to give more this year in honor of our Fiftieth Anniversary. At the same time we do not wish to interfere with the big Third Century Fund drive which has already started.
We have recently received the new 1918 Class Directory prepared by Dick White. It is an outstanding compilation in the true Dick White style. You will be very much impressed when you receive your copy.
Dick writes that he and Marian have just returned from a Caribbean trip where they spent a week on St. Maarten and four days each on Dominica, St. Lucia, and Grenada. Dick comments "after seeing and staying on sixteen Caribbean islands we still like Grenada the best." He goes on to state: "I still enjoyed the girl-watching on the island beaches, even though Marian thought I was an old fool."
The Bob Fishes do not think they can make the Golden Round-up. He writes: "I would love to be there but I can do only a limited amount of traveling, mainly for the purpose of visiting children and grandchildren in Milwaukee, Philadelphia, and Washington. That calls for tripping in late summer and early fall. People who will live longer, who will drink the cup to the very bottom, must expect to meet with some of the usual dregs."
Jack and Thelma Slabaugh are leaving on March 30 for a Blue Shield Meeting in San Francisco, where they will be for about ten days. Jack is still too active in his law practice. He writes: "Of late the practice of law has become a 24-hour stint, something like an M.D." While Jack has become one of the most respected attorneys in Ohio, he has not learned yet that he should slow up a bit. Still you can't blame him, as he loves his practice and he feels that he has a duty to his clients which he must fulfill.
We received a nice letter from Mrs. William Rosenfeld in answer to Jake Bingham's Christmas card, in which she reported that they had just returned from a trip to Anders Island, one of the largest of the Hawaiian Islands. They stayed at the Anders Light-house Club and Bill went bone fishing every day. She goes on to say: "In case you wish to know about 'how big,' we caught 19 baracuda, red snappers, and many other bone fish." She was writing for Bill because he had an attack of bursitis in his right shoulder.
We recently received a very fine letter from Marjorie Butts thanking the Class for the book given to the Baker Memorial Library in memory of Eddie. She writes that Eddie was "always a loyal son of Dartmouth," which we all knew him to be.
Please don't forget that the reservations at Bonnie Oaks, Lake Morey, Fairlee, Vt., close on June 1. This is for reservations for the Princeton Game to be held October 12. The reservations should be made for the period of October 11-13. When making your reservations send a check for $25.00 per person.
Jake Bingham has described in the ROAR what went on at the 1918 POW-WOW held in Fort Lauderdale, March 26 and 27. Thirty-seven sat down to dinner at the Hotel Sheraton, 27 of whom were 1918ers. The others were from the classes Of '19, '20, and '22. Al Gottschaldt did a fine job as MC. Gene Markey gave nostalgic reminiscences of fifty years ago in Hanover. He was a delightful and graphic raconteur of our life in Hanover. Much credit should go to Al and Beckie Gottschaldt for all the work they did to make this POW-WOW such a great success.
We have just heard that Curt Glover passed away in his sleep on Sunday, March 31. More in next issue.
Horton Chandler is in the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, recovering from a very serious sickness.
Let's the rest of us try to keep well!
1918 Class ReunionJune 14-16, 1968
Secretary, 137 Annawan Rd. Waban, Mass. 02168
Class Agent, Apt. 2, 95 North Lansdowne Ave. Lansdowne, Pa. 19050
GOLDEN ROUND-UP June 14, 15, 16, 1968
