1922
Admittedly, ’22 did not ring the bell as loudly as it had hoped on the 1970 Alumni Fund, but that certainly was not due to lack of care and effort. Our 218 contributors, including many widows of departed classmates, resulted in a 100.9 percent participation index for the Class. The total ’22 contribution of $25,493 was short of the objective, but still commendable in view of inflation, the stock market, and the national malaise. So, the Class is deeply grateful to all who contributed. And it is genuinely indebted to Carter Hoyt, Head Class Agent, and the 22 (plain coincidences) dedicated Class agents who gave their time, effort, and interest as well as their means. They include George Brooks-Memorials, Elmer Ardiff, Ralph Adams, Johnny Bray, Herm Carlisle, Pop Clewell, Jack Dana, Ted Davidson, Warren Daniell, Charlie Earle, Andy Health, Dr. Clyde Jensen, Max Kenyon, Fran Leland, Herm Oliver, Bill Perry, Oscar Rice, Spenny Smith, Jack Taylor, Duke Vosßurgh, and Johnny Weare.
Leroy F. Ball, chairman of the board of L. F. Ball Cos., Flint, Mich., was named winner of the Timothy Patrick Barry Jr. Award at the annual convention of the National Association of Tobacco Distributors held last spring at Miami Beach. The Barry Award, established in 1957 by the Gillette Safety Razor Cos., is bestowed annually on a member of NATD “whose career and contribution to the enhancement of the industry unqualifiedly merits singular recog- nition and esteem.
Roy began his business career in 1922 with the King Cigar Cos. in Flint. Eleven years later he became president of the company, a position he held until April 1, 1965. The newly formed L. F. Ball Cos. is a holding company and is parent corporation to King Cigar Cos., a wholesale tobacco, confectionery, and kindred consumer prod- ucts distribution from: King Crown Gift Cos., Michigan Sundries, General Automatic Vending Machine Cos., Woodhouse Cigar Cos., and Becker Palmer of Pontiac.
Roy and Dorothy (Gordon) who live at 2660 Westwood Parkway, Flint, will have their 45th wedding anniversary October 17. They have three daughters, Barbara and Martha—both Smith girls, and Lorna—a U. of Michigan girl.
Roy is a trustee of the First Presbyterian Church, Flint, and has been its board secretary for the past 35 years. He is president of the board at McLaren General Hospital, and chairman of the trust commit- tee of the Genesee Merchants Bank and Trust Cos., Flint. One of his favorite recreations is trout fishing and a small college named Dartmouth occupies a cherished place in his heart. Your character, accomplishments, and loyalty, Roy, add luster to ’22 and may you and Dot have many more happy years ahead.
Haskell Cohn has been re-elected presi- dent of the 3,400 member Boston Bar Association. The Boston press added that Mr. Cohn is a member of the Council of the Harvard Law School Association, past president of the Harvard Law School Association of Massachusetts, past president of the Dartmouth Alumni Association of Boston, and a Fellow of the American College of Probate Lawyers. If all this sounds legalistic, archaic and “square,” the following counterpoise appeared in mid- summer papers: “A gala champagne recep- tion and preview opened the Andrew Wyeth exhibit at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Over 2000 people came to meet Mr. and Mrs. Wyeth and to see the exhibit. The Museum Ladies Committee under the direction of Mrs. Haskell Cohn planned the party and the decorations.” Definitely sounds more groovy than a meeting of the Boston Bar Association.
Ted Davidson in Bangkok last spring told Don Donavanick that all classmates hoped he would return for our 1972 Reunion. Don said that he would like to very much, but his health would not permit a journey so far from home. Don definitely instructed Ted, however, to convey his greetings to all classmates.
“Starting lineups stand by as Wilbur W.Bullen, president of Brae Burn Country Club (West Newton, Mass.), welcomes competing teams to Curtis Cup golf just before start of matches.” Thus the Boston Herald captioned its picture of August 7 showing Bill addressing the ladies from Great Britain and the United States in the 16th Curtis Cup matches. The U. S. won, so Bill and Trudy can keep the cup at Brae Burn for another year.
Charles S. Hopkins has the sympathy of all classmates in the loss of his wife Jean Harrington Hopkins who passed away June 30 at their home in Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico. They had spent the month of May in Houston where she received cobalt treat- ments at the Medical Center but the malignancy could not be arrested. Our warmest wishes to you. Chick, and hopefully we’ll all see you in Hanover in 1972.
Cliff Clifford and Sam Chevalier have left us, as will be reported more fully In Memoriam in this or a subsequent issue.
“We . . . designate you as Class Secretary of the Year.” And immediately, like a lad receiving his first business advancement, one realizes~ the impact of new and added responsibilities. The first, of course, is acknowledgement of the gratitude owed to many classmates and class wives for their interest and help. Thank you sincerely and please continue your assistance. Then one shudders a bit at possible expectation for improvement, a new height to climb and one must really try to do better. But please don’t expect too much because it’s a little late for your ’22 hurdy-gurdy man to crank out new tunes.
’22’s luncheon before the Princeton game will be served by the Hanover Inn in the Drake Room at Hopkins Center. No one will be lonely there any time after 11 a.m. The tab will be $3.50, inflation you know. But the convenience and pleasure—short walk to the stadium—and the fun of being together —haven’t changed at all. Plans for dinner that night will be announced at the luncheon.
Secretary, 11 Brockway Rd. Hanover, N. H. 03755 Treasurer, 111 Laurel Rd., Chestnut Hill, Mass. 02167
