1933's 35th
Reported elsewhere in this MAGAZINE is the valedictory address of one James Whitten Newton '68 (a Quaker) delivered to his classmates at Commencement the day before we arrived in Hanover for our Thirty-fifth. This is important because much of the conversation during reunion centered around this speech (it received banner headlines in the "Boston Herald-Traveler" Monday morning) and the direction of the discussion of the panel, "Dartmouth Today and Tomorrow," on Tuesday morning was totally influenced by it. Certainly because of this speech, our reunion was changed from "routine" to "exciting" — if that is the right word. Our own Van Collins presided most ably over the panel and for me, at least, this provided the high-spot in our whole reunion program. Those of us who attended, I think, came away somewhat enlightened as to the College's problems in this era of student unrest and I would hope tolerant of the College's willingness to hear opinions expressed in public which it might wish had never been given — certainly not at such an occasion as Commencement. Already alumni "resignations" have been received — to my mind a completely wrong reaction. I trust '33 will be proud of Dartmouth.
A few notes in a lighter vein. Bob Fox will report fully on those who attended reunion because there isn't room in this column. I'll just say that 111 classmates, 95 wives, and 27 children were in attendance. I didn't research this completely, but the prize for coming the greatest distance must go to Jim DeHaven from Los Angeles or BudMadden from San Francisco. Hank Derricks, George Farrand, Al Florin, Sam Gass, Pete Grace, Henry Gump, Whit Kimball, Ed Knapp, and Rollie Stevens and their wives had the great pleasure of being in Hanover over the weekend to attend the graduation of their sons and then remaining for reunion. George Farrand continued to stay in Hanover for the Alumni Council meeting.
The weather was finally kind to us after a miserable Monday, so that our great picnic at Deweys' was held under beautiful sunshine. The highlight of this traditional event was the awarding of a citation, and a colored picture of Dartmouth Row, to Bill (with Sue at his side) for his great work over the years as '33 reunion chairman.
John Dickey awarded two cups to the Class: the 1930 Cup for the most men attending reunion at this time—111 — and the 1894 Cup for highest percentage of living graduates attending — 21%.
The following officers were elected at our class meeting: President, Sid Stoneman; secretary, Jeff Davis; treasurer, George Farrand; class agent, Wes Beattie; newsletter editor, Bob Fox; bequest chairman, JudPierson. Members of the executive committee for the next five years will be: Alva Allen, Bayles, Chapman, Connelly, Bob "T" Cox, Foley, Gass, Hale, Hobbs, Cliff Johnson, Ted Monahan, Pierson, Reeves, Ripley, Rugen, Scanlon, Stege, Al Terry, and Valensi. Page Worthington, Teahan, Dewey, and Charlie Shafer served as nominating committee and their slate met no opposition.
A note from Bob Sands expressed regret at his not being able to come from Mexico City to be with us and extended an invitation to all of us to stay with him and Marianne when we attend the Olympics next October (that wasn't exactly what he said! But he would like us to get in touch at Pepsi-Cola Mexicana, Praga 45).
The chairman of the scholarship committee of the Dartmouth Club of Hanover, one J. T. Pierson, asked me to express the thanks of the Club to all of you who participated in the raffle which added over $500 to the Club's scholarship fund (Jack Masten won two 50-yard line tickets to the football game of his choice next fall).
Reunion came officially to an end Wednesday morning most fittingly with an impressive memorial service in the White Church for those of our classmates who have passed on to greater fields. Unfortunately in the printing of the memorial service program twelve recently deceased members of the Class were omitted. The program is being reprinted and will be mailed to all widows with these names included: Theodore B. Almy, Paul D. Collins, Norman V. Crab-tree, Robb G. Gardiner, Robert S. Hagan, John Hancock, Edwin H. Jackson, Walter C. Libbey, Jack C. Loose, Francis J. O'Toole, Edwin P. Staudt, and Ernest T. Turner. Ro Burbank conducted this most touching service.
Our 40th is in 1973! These duties now pass to the capable hands of Jeff Davis. Thanks for listening!
RETIRING CLASS SECRETARY
