1920
I am sure many classmates will remember with respect and affection Professor Chester Arthur Phillips who taught us "Money and Banking" before he left Dartmouth to become Dean of the School of Commerce at the University of lowa. Phillips "Readings in Money and Banking" and his banking textbook in which he expounded the multiple expansion of bank credit were widely used in the 19205. Now Dean Emeritus, Dr. Phillips continues at the age of 88 to go to his university office to pursue his interest in the monetary and banking field. He reports that he and Mrs. Phillips are in good health. For many years the Phillipses spent some summer vacation time in Hanover visiting Mrs. "Chuck" Emerson at her home on Webster Avenue until that fine Hanover citizen passed away.
The Tink Lombards, now living at Heritage Village, Southbury, Conn., recently enjoyed afternoon refreshments with Jackand Margrele Mayer at the home of a mutual friend and neighbor, Mrs. Grace Vigur, who has also settled in Heritage Village. Jack and Margele, by the way, were in the Hanover area with a host of other 1920s for the Princeton game (see the post-game issue of TWENTY for details) and then remained throughout the following week to see Dartmouth wallop Brown before heading back to Staten Island.
Jim Parkes, honorary chairman of the board of the Riverview Hospital in Red Bank, N. J., had the biggest family group at the 50th Reunion and from his enthusiastic recollections he appears also to have had the "biggest time." We are pleased, indeed, Jim.
Ned and Helen DeRouville continue to make their home in Worcester, Mass., but Ned reports a change in street address and zip code. It now reads 144 Russell St., 01609. Ned reports a car accident last spring resulting in a broken leg. Happily, he has fully recovered.
Now at home in Mansfield, Ohio, are the Wes Carr Jrs. after spending some time on Cape Cod. Similarly, the Len Davises, who summer at Nubble Point in York, Me., have left that lovely area to return to LaGrange, Ill.
Via a circuitous route we learn that ClintJohnson down in Montclair, N. J., is still carrying on "with less pep and more reminiscences." It is not quite clear what is meant by "carrying on," Clint, but if you let us in on the reminiscences we can judge for ourselves.
We regret that Larry and Ora Lovejoy could not join us as planned in lune due to Ora's illness. It is pleasant to report, however, that the Lovejoys are now planning to spend Christmas in Hawaii with their daughter, Connie. Bon Voyage and a fine Christmas for the Lovejoy family!
Dean Emeritus Al Frey skips about the country on various missions. After a week's marketing seminar in Santa Barbara he flew back to Orono, Me., to handle his classes at the University. One of these days I am going to get a full report on Frey's activities from my several scouts on the Maine campus. I shall hoard some extra space for that story.
Tommy and Anne Thomson, who had planned to join us in June, had a family reunion at Oceanside instead thereby conforming to directions laid down by Tommy's M.D. A very recent nice letter from Tommy says that he and Anne are devotees of duplicate bridge: and manage to play frequently. Mentioning some fine trips into the South Pacific and the Far East Tom says they are planning some more. Despite some of his medical bouts in the last few years that great old timber-topper reports he is still "in there punching." These few words of his reveal why he was such a great athlete!
Pat and Nancy Holbrook spent seven weeks joyously in Europe this summer but returned in time to entertain many 1920s at their home in Hanover after the great victory over Princeton. Just mentioning Pat conjures up football. It recalls to mind a recent issue of "The Connecticut Valley Reporter," a new weekly on the local scene. In it was an account of the Dartmouth safari to Seattle, Wash., to dedicate the University of Washington Stadium in the autumn of 1920. On that team were some 19205, e.g. Jordan, Robertson, and Sonnenberg. The average weight of the Green's backfield was 173 lbs.; the line, 173 lbs.! Robertson threw touchdown passes of 8 and 35 yards to Eddie Lynch and 55 yards to Zack Jordan. Jim missed a 5 3-yard drop-kick attempt by inches. Compare these weight statistics with current outstanding teams!
Ellen Ayres, who chaired her 1920 reunion at Wellesley in June thereby missing ours in Hanover, entertained at luncheon at the Worchester Country Club in early October Margaret Buschmann Beals and her husband, George and Paul Richter. Paul reports that he saw at the club several plaques awarded to Ben as the club's champion golfer.
Art Pfeiffer sends up the following smoke signals "Still making shoes and am in good health." We are happy to get such good news. Art, but how about adding a few more sentences another time by direct mail?
Pete Potter reports a change in his Rochester, N. Y., address to 254 Alexander Street, z.c. 14607, but supplies no other news about the Potters. Uncap your fountain pen, Pete.
From Vantage Point in the Etna Highlands Laura and Bill Carter send Christmas Greetings to the 1920 family wherever they may be and may 1971 bring you all much peace and happiness. Salud!
Secretary, Robert Frost Lane Etna, N. H. 03750
Treasurer, Beersheba Farm, Star Route Richmond, Me. 04357
