1930

Wally Blakey agreed to send a first report on the 1930 visitors to Venezuela, about two-thirds of whom departed New York on February 2 to be joined by another twenty from other airports around the country. Herewith his February Flash report from Caracas: Fabulous reunion of Class of 1930 labeled as the most remarkable class reunion ever held; this already has proved to be a gross underbilling. Some 55 thirties met yesterday at JFK Airport, were greeted immediately with cocktails and canapes in Viasa's Lounge, then received its full Orange Carpet Treatment all the way to Caracas. Complete arrangements for our 9-day visit to Venezuela have been worked out in the minutest detail by Bob Bottom?) our local host, and Earl Seldon, through his travel agency.

Staying at the sumptuous Hotel Tamanaco, President Fred Scribner called a meeting of the Class this morning, stating he believed it to be the first official meeting of a Dartmouth class held outside the United States The short business session was preceded by briefings given by Bob and Margot Bottome, and Bill Coles '29.

This evening we have traveled up, up, up to the Bottomes' home atop the Carretera Vieia De Baruja for cocktails and buffet, at their gorgeous home overlooking the Valley of Caracas, sparkling with a million lights. Because of copy deadlines, further reports from Caracas about this almost unbelievable reunion will have to wait until next month - or for Milt McInnes' next newsletter.

Alex McFarland followed this with a February 4 confirming report and the added news that they were to move that day to Nelson Rockefeller's ranch for a barbecue and then to Cuidad Bolivar. His quotable quote. "Nothing for the infirm." I'm sure Milt Mclnnes will cover the rest of the trip in considerable detail in the Thirtyteer.

Elton Palmer has been named a research associate of Gulf Research & Development Company at Oakmont, Pa. Elton is currently concerned with the design, development and implementation of computerized data acquisition and control systems. He is a member of the American Physical Society and a Fellow of the American Society for the Advancement of Science. Cliff Michel has been elected a vice chairman of the Association of Stock Exchange Firms. Cliff is a partner of Loeb, Rhoades & Company.

Eddie Jeremiah will be honored posthumously on February 18 when the Lester Patrick trophy will be awarded in New York in recognition of his long and meritorious service to hockey in the United States.

George Porter is assistant corporation counsel in the District of Columbia government and finds this the most interesting position that he has held. Herb and MargeChase will be moving into their new Etna home shortly but will first spend several weeks in Sarasota where they hope to meet up with the Fitzpatricks and Brazils. BrookeWillis has been named executive vice president of Savings Banks Trust Company. Stanley Swanson is vice president of Moody's Investors Service of Greenwich, Conn.

Next on the agenda, 1930 Class Meeting at the Hanover Inn, weekend of May 10. Make your reservations now.

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