1947

We just returned full of enthusiasm from a mini reunion for the Class of '47 held in Hanover, N. H. and Woodstock, Vt., this past weekend. We can't remember seeing so many '47s alive and well since the 20th and, if it's any forerunner of our attendance and fun at the 25th, it's a healthy omen.

Headquarters were at the Woodstock Inn which class president, Ed Senghas, thoughtfully booked a year in advance People started checking in Friday night and moments after parking their cars were corralled into the lively bar. Signs of the times: Al Bildner never made it down from his room Friday night.

The official business of the weekend was a class executive committee meeting held at 9:00 AM. In attendance were the following: Bun Harvey, George Crosen. Ham Chase, Bob Gray, Allan Epstein, Al Bildner, Dave Squire, Charlie Schofield, George Bingham, Ed Senghas, Doug Burch, Ted Clark, Townes Harris, Hugh Chapin, Fred Frassinelli, Bill Wood, Austin Lohse, Bernie O'Shea, Bruce Mather, Frank Weber, Len Somers and Joe Marsh Treasurer Dick Hollerith could not be present but the Class is still solvent based on the report he submitted. A final presentation of the successful alumni fund statistics were given by Allan Epstein. At Townes Harris' suggestion, the executes committee voted a goal of $l00,000 for the Class of '47 to contribute to the alumni fund in this our 25th reunion year. Doug Burch, class newsletter editor, reported that while we are still using up the old supply of reply cards inviting information about yourself, children, etc. that is not limiting, and please send any information you feel would be of interest to your classmates. Also please sign the cards as Doug has a deuce of a time figuring out who some of them are from. Frank Weber, the Reunion committee chairman, informed us that at this moment we have 94 classmates definitely committed to coming back, which, with their wives and children is 403 people, 69 who are hopeful of coming and, with their wives and children this would make another 308. Only 41 classmates have indicated they are not able to return so there are over 300 of you out there who have not yet replied. Please do so immediately as it will be helpful in planning. The last order of business was the appointment of a nominating committee to present to the Class next spring the slate for class executive committee which will then pick the class officers for the following five years.

Buses were available to take everyone to Hanover which we found at its very best, The excitement of the first Yale game since 1884, an unseasonably warm day with the trace of autumn leaves still on the trees, the clink of glasses, and the smell of charcoal humburgers from the tail gate parties plus the bevy of attractive young coeds visiting, all created a wonderful scene. It's old hat now that an uneven Dartmouth team rose to the occasion and turned defeat into victory with the last minute field goal kick. In addition to those classmates in attendance at the committee meeting in the morning, many other '47s were at the game including Jim Shannahan, Tom Leggat, Dick Stevenson. Dave Stahl, Skip Dickensen. Les Coreletz, Dick Schribman, Saxe Fletcher, Doc Curley, Bill Jacobs, Sy Stein, Ken Tice, Lansing Reed, and Hank Spiers. If we missed anyone, our apologies.

In addition to the half time show, '47 provided some extra entertainment with Frank Weber and Ham Chase bravely parading around the famous '47 with score pennant" the full length of the stadium. Signs of the times: Winkey and EuniceCarson are now grandparents. Bernie O'Shea's son, #89, a defensive end for the big green, is playing more and more each week based on his fine performance. Whoops, we just remembered also at the game were Bill Hallagher, Joe Scandore and Bob Shallow.

The weekend's festivities were concluded with a cocktail party and class dinner at the Woodstock Inn Saturday night. All in all it was really a tremendous weekend and enjoyed by wives and classmates to the fullest. Earlier this year we saw Phil andBarbara Segal at the Brown Game and they plan to attend reunion.

Charlie Schicke has been named vice president, marketing, for Caedmon Records, Inc., a whollyowned subsidiary of Raytheon. He joined the firm, the country's largest publisher of spoken word records, last year, following ten years as director of special services for CBS Records. Charlie is the author of numerous articles for general, recording industry, and education magazines and is presently completing a book on the record industry.

Leonard Bjorkland was the victorious attorney in an unusual civil rights case, California state district court of appeal reinstated Len's client. Miss Betty Blodgett, who had been fired in 1968 by the Redwood High School as being an overweight physical education teacher. The state court ruled that the face that she was overweight did not render her unfit to teach.

We were deeply saddened to learn of the untimely death on October 13 of our classmate, Donald S. Stark. Those of you who wish to write to Donald's wife Marion, may do so at 1000 McBride Avenue, W. Paterson, N. J.

Final reminders: Send your recent photo and up-to-date information for the 25th Reunion Book to Frank Weber. If you have not already done so, schedule yourself to be in Hanover June 15 through 18 for the big 25th. Keep well and a joyous holiday season to all.

Secretary, 23 Whippoorwill Rd. Chappaqua, N. Y. 10514

Treasurer, 142 Inwood Ave. Upper Montclair, N. J. 07043