1936

The Chinese have ushered in the new year of 4668 or the Year of the Dog. So far it has been nothing to bark about - the coldest January in history, the Dow Jones Average at a new low and interest rates at a new high. Ah, well! Spring is just around the corner. While we were watching the fuel oil bill rise in January here in New England, Peg and Ray Reitman were basking in the sun in Barbados. Ray was probably checking out the local rum distillery for possible distribution through his liquor wholesale firm, Galsworthy, Inc. of Newark. Libby and Joe Millimet spent two weeks at their Jamaican home and returned to Manchester, N. H., for the wedding of their daughter, Madlyn, to Angus Deming of New Yotk City on January 24. The couple met as staff members of "Newsweek" magazine where Maddy is on the editorial stafe and Angus is a general editor. At the reception, -which followed the ceremony in the chapel of the Brookside Congregational Church, the Jamaican tan of the Millimets was a startling contrast to the palefaces of Gerry and Frank Kappler, Lee and PaulCleaveland, and Frank Teagle. The bride was attended by her sisters, Lisa and Rebecca. Joe is senior law partner of the Manchester firm of Devine, Millimet, McDonough, Stahl & Branch.

Budd Schulberg has been prominently featured in the press recently which was occasioned by the release of his novel, "Sanctuary V," by World Publishing. This is Budd's first novel in a decade and it has a Latin American locale. Budd and his wife, actress Geraldine Brooks, have taken a New York East side apartment and the "Sunday New York Times" of January 12 ran photographs of the interior which is furnished "with memories of other places." The Schulbergs also made a guest appearance on the David Frost show in late January. Mrs. Schulberg was a member of the cast of Dore Schary's new play, "Brightower" which, unfortunately, was not well received by the critics and had a very short run.

On January 17 the Marlborough Art Galery of New York City opened an exhibition of the Morton D. May Collection of Twentieth Century German Masters for the benefit of the American Association of Museums. This is only part of his larger collection. It would be interesting to know about other important art objects and paintings belonging to members of the class. It might then be possible to arrange a '36 loan exhibit to the Hopkins Center Gallery during our 35th Reunion in June, 1971.

In October of last year the town of Hull, Mass., held a testimonial dinner honoring Joe Herman for thirty years as a teacher and athletic director and director of physical education of Hull High School. Joe was presented with a plaque from the athletic department, a watch from the townspeople and a tieclasp from the Teachers Association, of which he is a past president. He is also a past president of the New England Football Officials Association. Joe and his wife, Marjorie, have four children; Susan, a dental hygienist; Harold, presently serving in the U.S. Navy; Audrey, a student at Hull High School and Joanne, a student at Memorial School. Mr. and Mrs. Chet Young were present for the festivities.

Cities Service Co. recently announced a major corporate realignment of its widely diversified operations. North American operations of Columbian Carbon Co. become the petrochemicals group and Edwin B.Brooks, president of Columbian Carbon, becomes group vice president, petrochemicals.

Ruth Morrison is anxiously awaiting the arrival of another grandchild this month, when John E. Ill and Ruth will have their second child. David Morrison is in business for himself these days selling blankets, t-shirts and jackets to colleges, camps, etc. He recently placed his products in Campions' in Hanover.

The Third Century Fund is rapidly approaching its spring deadline. If you haven't made your contribution, just write out the check and mail it to Hanover now. In Dayton, Ohio, Horace Huffman as area chairman has taken his quota over the top for dollars raised and is also one of the leading areas in participation. In participation percent Al Gibney has put the Springfield, Mass., area among the leaders. The Third Century Fund is so near the goal, we just have to put it over the top.

I am sure all members of the Class of 1936 join me in wishing our new president, Dr. John G. Kemeny, congratulations on his appointment and best wishes for his success as thirteenth president of Dartmouth College.

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