1924

This is written on April 1 ... and no fooling. Let's check the record (as Al Smith used to say): Back in 1924: Robert Frost reading here on March 13; and details of the Citizens' Military Camp for summer; "Evidence has been unearthed which seems to indicate that the pastime of matching pennies was indulged in by students residing in Thornton Hall more than four score years ago" (as Thornton was being made over; a term rent there was $2.50 back in the 1830s); and, editorial of April 8, 1924, told of voluntary Chapel as an "experiment by Chaplain Kaneway .. . consented to rather reluctantly by the Administration and the Trustees." ... Finally, duck boards were a must then; today (and for some years now) not a duck board anywhere and no need for them despite melting snow and hard rains for a week.

Now to business: First of all, a copy of "Forward," company magazine for the Paul Revere Life Insurance Company for March 1968 has a good picture and the feature story is of a friend of mine .. . and yours: Frank Harrington. It is no more than the truth that Frank's "lofted lanterns guided a legion of friends," both as president of his firm and as Trustee of Dartmouth College. The article makes pleasant reading, in family style, which detracts from it not at all for this reader.

One of the rewards of retirement is that one has opportunity to do many things he could not do while "gainfully employed"; I'm sure I do no more than select from a longer list when I mention three of us who respond to requests to "do what comes naturally" far afield and on a semi-volunteer basis. The first I have known of us DougCraig, retired as vice-president of Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., as Chief Actu- ary, who is on an assignment in Guatemala, Colombia, etc., helping an ecumenical church group plan details of pensions. I was delighted to hear from Earl (Owl) Keyes, now in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., who is going (with Edith) to Tehran, Iran, as a consultant to the Behshahr Industrial Company there; they are manufacturers of edible oils and soaps and asked for the help of an International Executive Service Corps adviser, experienced in marketing. That's Earl's dish, for he retired January 1967 after 42 years as a sales-merchandising-distribution executive with General Mills. (He wrote when he read my recent notes that Charlie French was going to Malaysia for this same IESC ... he also sent a description of IESC which I'll loan to any who may be interested in some such volunteer work in 45 countries to date; there is no limit to the type of business experience needs.) Finally, Margaret and I plan on six months in Taegu, Korea, beginning in October; she will use her nursing skills and I will try to help as a clinical psychologist working with English-speaking personnel (missionaries and staff and their families). We'll complete the circle coming home about a year from now via Europe.

This last sentence or two will indicate that we will not be part of the Princeton game weekend and the fun at Bonnie Oaks this fall. I have one more reminder that reservations are assured for 1924 only up to June 1; after that, delay at your peril. No deposit needed until then, although I suggest $25 with your request for reservation - and specify what you prefer as between the main lodge, a cabin (large or small), and the motel units. (NB. ... I forgot to say that Earl and Edith Keyes left March 27 for their three months in Iran.)

Out in L. A. Ash Castle continues, since retirement, as consultant to private clubs; also general chairman of the 39th Annual Midwinter Regatta in February when there were 1100 boats and six yacht clubs involved. My son, Jonathan '56, has sailed with Ash out to Catalina Island and knows of Ash's seamanship. ... Speaking of Jon, he has wound up his work and been awarded the Ph.D. degree at M.I.T. as of February; the field is an application of electrical engineering theory and methods to a specialized field of language and communication, utilizing the computer as the medium. Now he is back at Bell Laboratories (N. J.), from which he received a year's leave of absence.

Last month I mentioned some travelers, including Hanover classmates (Athertons,Morins). Now I find Bermuda is to have the pleasure of seeing Butts and Harriet Lamson, and Ted and Harriet Nilsen. We toyed of going, but our projected trip to the Far East will be enough for a while. We'll hear all about it in May as you're reading these notes; the class officers meet here then. Hankand Pauline Hartshorn are in Florida visiting the Bevo Beers in their new hacienda in Crystal River. (Sorry, Quecha we can't make this trip - nor will we see you in October.)

Correction: Otis Jackson will not be at Charlie French's retreat in Green Valley, Tucson, Ariz.; he will remain on a five-year stint in Pasadena as described earlier. (Thanks to Keith Drake, also Pasadena resident.) Addition: In cleaning house of '24 files, I see I should add one more to those serving out in the field: Larry Hewes was with U.S. Aid Mission in India a while back; and of course Bob Macaulay has made a career in the USIS, all over the world.

I'm sending Butts a long story on PaulFord's early days with a candy route and catering service: a "fabulous peanut brittle, a maple fondant, and the recipe for his English Toffee." A gourmet, as well as a star actor.

Secretary, 2 Brewster Rd. Hanover, N. H. 03755

Class Agent, 5 Deerhill Drive, Ho-Ho-Kus, N. J. 07423