1939
For all of you guys who feel young at heart (and who doesn't?) this is a summons to Hanover. Our Thirsty Thirtieth will be June 16, 17, and 18. Lake levels in the Hanover watershed are rising, breweries are working around the clock, the reunion committee is putting in long hours of overtime, and good old fashioned fun is m store for all of us. A record number of classmates will be there. If you haven't already, now is the time to write Richard McIntire Wyman,Esq., at 30 Old Farm Road in Wellesley Hills, Mass., and give him the good word. Moose is sub-chairman of the fireworks committee, you know, and he just might have a place for you on it. Let's see who comes from the greatest distance and who has the youngest child. A warm welcome is extended to all widows of classmates and to all guys who didn't actually graduate with us. This is a summons to everyone in the 1939 family.
Johnny Gaul, rumored to be a bridegroom has left New Jersey for 166 SW 53 Terrace in Cape Coral, Fla. Surely, that's not a retirement spot, John? P. C. Thomas has moved to 127 West Swissvale Ave. in Pittsburgh, Pa.
We are indebted to Mrs. Jeanette Schrall, secretary to bashful old Dave Lilly, for the welcome news that her boss has been elected chairman of the board, chief planning officer and personnel committee chairman of Toro Manufacturing Corp. On January 1 he was appointed a director of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank, at which time he was also named deputy chairman for 1969.
Dr. Ned Bayrd has been re-elfected president of the staff at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn., according to Mayovox, a prejudiced publication (not a house organ, certainly) "published for the men and women of Mayo Clinic." Congratulations, Ned, and may all your patients be healthy classmates in for annual check-ups with no problems whatsoever!
We read an article recently in Business Week entitled "Making a Touchdown in Business." There was a photo and a couple of paragraphs about handsome Bob MacLeod, our All-American halfback, now publisher of Teen Magazine. Bob says those who know of his football background frequently had to be convinced that he could handle a sensitive job. "When you're in a creative field like publishing, you sometimes have to prove you are creative." But MacLeod does admit to some direct benefits. "Being a football player at least prepared me for the world of women and fashion in which I've worked."
Honest John Evans has written to correct an error. In our January column we mentioned a comment from John, and he writes that it is actually from the poetry of Robert Frost. "I believe I indicated this, and if someone should recognize my 'plagiarism,' I want to be on record as having been the first to write." We take the blame, John. He ended his fine letter: "Regarding the quote, it's still great, not only because Frost said it, but because the astronauts confirmed it as they looked at this world from 200,000 miles out." We hope John can participate in our reunion memorial service, as we have a feeling he's a great minister.
We are making a manly effort to mention every member of the Class in our column before we turn over the writing to more experienced hands at reunion. Our request for news from John Adams brought this note, quoted in its entirety: "Card sent to Darby today." Walt, with his shotgun postcard technique, is doing a great job with our newsletter. We're going to have to try a high-powered rifle technique to zero in on a few non-writers in the months to come.
Bun Cotton writes from St. Petersburg that he has returned from a 31-day trip by car to California, after closing his motel on Cape Cod. He played golf at Pebble Beach, Cypress Point, and Spyglass Hill on Monterey Peninsula. The golf and three days at Las Vegas helped Eleanor and Bun celebrate their 27th. Their oldest daughter, Marcia, has presented them with a granddaughter, and their youngest daughter, Ann, is a senior at the University of Georgia. There will be several champion golfers at this reunion, gentlemen!
Pep Gray writes that he has completed 27 years with the U. S. Department of Justice. He's an immigration officer at 20 West Broadway in Manhattan and lives on Staten Island. The Grays have two boys and two girls, three of them teenagers, and the oldest girl will be starting college this year. One of the guys who always makes the Yale game is George McIlroy, the lawn and garden king of Huntington, Long Island. We're counting on listening at reunion when the retail merchants tell the power mower manufacturers some of the questions they get asked.
Ed Robinson writes that he is still a biology professor at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minn. Haven't we read all about a new professor out there? Anyway, after five years as chairman of his department, Ed has resigned. He feels it is too unsatisfying to be the administrator of a fairly large department, teach full time, do research, and write a book, so he's dropping the least satisfactory part. His two oldest of six are in college, Nancy a sophomore at Lawrence and Jim a freshman at Monmouth. Ed saw Colin Holman at a wedding reception for two of his students, and they (Ed and Colin, that is) recognized each other across the room at once. They haven't changed a bit!
In case you didn't know it, the Shaw Printed Tape and Label Co. in Dallas is the largest manufacturer of pressure sensitive labels in the Southwest. The proprietor, our Joe Shaw, would enjoy meeting any 1939ers passing through Dallas. Wife Donna went to Chaffee and Skidmore. Their three children are Kim 14, Van 12, and Stacey 9. Bud Finck visited the Shaws several weeks ago, and it's good to hear they have kept in touch over the years. Joe will try to make reunion.
Dr. Ernest Smith reports that he continues to find himself enslaved to a small town medical practice. He had a recent and very delightful visit from Jim Corner, who looks just the same as he did back in the South Mass days. Ernie makes an annual pilgrimage to Harvard Stadium, lives in a 22-room house in Oakland, R. I.
Dr. John Stewart is living at 6520 Rosebay St. in Long Beach, Calif., and sends warmest personal regards to all.
Elaine Stine writes that her brother, EdHammel, visited the Stines in Millington, N. J., recently. Ed is a low temperature physicist in Los Alamos, N. Mex. The HubStines' daughter Alex graduates from Douglas in June, while son Gary is a sophomore at the University of Maine.
My old friend Patrick, our wire-haired fox terrier, is nuzzling me and wants a romp. He is 16 and the vets think a year to him equals seven for us. If Patrick at 112 wants a romp in the snow in our mountains, surely you at whatever your age should want to romp in Hanover in June. We look forward to seeing you at reunion. And this means you.
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