1924
This is the last column by CNA for about a year; watch this space to see what very fine friend agrees to write deathless prose regarding the equally very fine friends of this noble class, 1924. Barring "acts of war" in that area, Margaret and I will leave for Korea come September ... and so will miss the Princeton game and reunion at Bonnie Oaks... work in Taegu from October through March, and come around the long way to get back in Hanover just about a year after you read these words. I'd like to repeat that there are many opportunities for you who have retired; your skills are needed all over the world, and (thanks to CharleyFrench's letter from Malaysia where he is working with a book printing firm and their export problems) the title of "Executive Volunteer" goes with those who have worked or are now working as part of the "Paunch Corps," better known as the International Executive Service Corps. The address: 545 Madison Avenue, New York City 10022. There ought to be more '24s who see this as a wonderful opportunity to both serve and travel on short-term jobs. If we were not otherwise engaged, we'd be interested, too. In Charley's case, the contact is a natural: the book printing firm is also engaged in packaging, and Charley has had 42 years experience with Container Cor- poration of America, St. Regis Paper Co., Great Lakes Box Co. (St. Regis)....
One final word about the Bonnie Oaks reunion, come the Princeton game and October's foliage: make your own arrangements, as many already have; write to Mr. Allen D. Avery, Bonnie Oaks Resort, Lake Morey, Fairlee, Vt. 05045. I am sympathetic with the reasons why the tax is $2 more this year, knowing local labor problems. So now it is $36.00 per couple for a wonderful weekend, plus tax and gratuities. Deposit of $25 should accompany your request: for a cabin, large or small; the lodge, or Gardenside (across the Lake), or the new (more expensive) motel units ... and the deadline of June 1 for a safe request still stands; there will be others there, such as '18 I believe. It would also be helpful if you made a dinner reservation for Saturday night (wonderful buffet) after the game, if you plan on that and not staying over - as many always do. But this year is going to be harder than ever to get good accommodations, especially with the new football stands making a larger crowd possible. I've checked the files and see there were 53 different couples staying with us at Bonnie Oaks since 1961.... Each of them will be receiving a special invitation to be among the blessed again, as some always are each year but also always some new faces.
I'm passing on, anonymously, some suggestions about why you ... and you ... were not at the last Boston dinner. This is constructive criticism and I hope '24 can do better next time. Sitting together would help; and perhaps length of the program needs tailoring, especially for those who come a good distance as some of you have many times. If you have thoughts, stop buttering them to others but channel them through me (until mid-August) or Jerry Spaulding for the consideration of the planners here in Hanover. And thanks to the three classmates who have already given thoughtful comments.
I'm a poor statistician, but in cleaning out my files (and they need it periodically) I found a rough list of the oldest and youngest '24s ... I am sure I may get an argument, but here are the few facts according to my notes: Three born in 1897 to be "oldest" - Carlton Simonds (4-25-97), John Barlow (917-97), and Ralph Muzzey (10-18-97); 5 in 1898, and 13 in 1899. Now for the youngest: there are 12 with 1904 birthdates, but StanLonsdale wins by 3½ months (11-28-04), almost making 1905. Any challengers?
Penn Haile continues to make political news: he's filing for a delegate from Vermont; also his Civil Rights paper changes its title, with the withdrawal of LBJ's name, to "Groundswell." His modern home in Norwich (across the river and out in the country) is included in the house-tour that is part of this year's Class Officers' Weekend, May 10-11. Speaking of that, which will be history in a few days, we plan to have all '24s join with the officers for a class party chez Allen; and just in time as the Ken Foleys will be taking off for their beloved Scotland (and wish we were, too). Ives and Doris Atherton are just back, as I write, from the delayed visit in Lebanon (country, not city) with their daughter and family.
The portrait of Dick Morin, presented to the College in Baker Library on April 13, is a must for you all to see, but we'll have various pictures of our own in the next Class Letter, hopefully ... and with other nostalgia bits.
Miscellaneous notes: Charlotte (Mrs. John)Proctor was up this way and wrote a pleasant note about Dartmouth and '24; come closer next time, Charlotte, and give us the pleasure of seeing you. ... The Larry Stones are back from Marco Island and St. Maarten's - enjoying retirement nearby at Wal-pole, N.H .... Ted Lamb, who has been president and chairman of Seilon, Inc. (formerly Seiberling Rubber Co., Toledo) now becomes chairman of the executive committee, as of late April. The Jim Rutherfords end another world-wide tour in late April, especially in Indonesia, Ceylon, and Jugoslavia this time. Sorry to miss you this fall.
Secretary, 2 Brewster Rd. Hanover, N.H. 03755
Class Agent, 5 Deerhill Drive, Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J. 07423
