1935

The holiday mailbag offers mighty slim pickin's. As this is written, we have just ended the nightmare that was 1970. It brought its jolts, its heartaches, its career terminations to too many members of our generation. But really, guys, have we reached such desperate straits that no one can afford a 6$ stamp?

Sure, I know a lot of us got hurt in the stock market. Business was lousy. Inflation is pinching. Taxes never seem to go any way but up. But isn't there 6¢ left to write ye olde scribe and, if nothing more, brag left to write about those talented, handsome, spirited grandchildren? We need the news!

Once again, our devoted treasurer, HallColton, comes to my rescue with brief little squibs, scribbled on the back of notices asking for class dues. But such modesty! For every genuine tid-bit, there are a dozen revealing notes that say simply "no news here." One thread, however, does run through all: "see you in June, at reunion."

Yes, the pressure is starting to build-up for our big June bash. Mid-westerners, far-westerners (and perhaps a few easterners) are starting to plan vacation trips, or trips to attend sons' or daughters' graduations, with a side-trip to Hanover on June 14-15- 16. If you haven't made your plans yet, it's high time you had a heart-to-heart talk with the little woman and convinced her this is a must.

So much for futures, let's get down to the mail! Bob Busey quit General Electric last spring, "figuring I had enough of the rat race. Ran our 43-foot yacht down the Intercoastal Waterway in October. Ellie and I will be at Test Harbor in Fort Lauderdale until April. Have four grandchildren, three by daughter Lynn and one by Bob Jr."

Dave Goldman has spent his career, since getting his forestry degree at Michigan, with Weyerhauser and reports: "after eleven moves, I'm now regional manager for wood products, covering all of New England. Daughter Jane is a beauty, and graduates in June from Albright College in Reading, Pa."

Charlie Cole is now senior vice president and trustee of the Pawtucket (R.I.) Institution for Savings, and moonlights as senior vice president and director of the Pawtucket Trust Company. He adds "Our son, Bruce, his wife and three-year-old daughter are now living in Liverpool, N. Y."

Two guys who offered little more than plans to attend reunion in June are RussErwin and Rem Ryder. With Rem on deck, we can be sure of a golf tournament, so all you hackers get in some early spring practice. Manny Gerstein replies "only attended Dartmouth for a few months as a freshman; don't know why you waste your mail on me." Manny, "tho' round the girdled earth they roam, her spell on them remains." Come back this June and rekindle the old fires! Same applies to any of you other reluctant guys, who have held back for so many years. Those maladjusted, pimply-faced freshmen you knew turned out to be terrific guys!

When last month's column closed, I had not yet received the sobering news of Don Cameron's death. I would be remiss if I did not take a moment now to acknowledge Don's very substantial contributions to the Class, over the years. He played a major role in putting together our 25th Anniversary yearbook, and subsequent class directories. He will be missed. The sympathies of the Class are extended to Beth and their two boys.

Two other sad items this month. Bill Northcutt died November 17 in Louisville, where he had been a tax agent and state appraiser. Ruth Whipple, Omer's wife, died very suddenly two days after Omer had been honored with the Distinguished Professor Award at California State Polytechnic College. In behalf of the class, the column extends its sincere sympathy to both families.

In a recent issue of "Advertising Age," Bo Kreer is pictured, demonstrating his new client's snow-mobile, the Massey- Ferguson Ski Whiz. This makes Bo a friendly competitor, as our agency handles the Bolen's Husky Sprint. As I recall, Woody Curtis at John Deere has an entry in this newest, and fastest-growing, winter sport. So, one way or another fellow '35ers should be able to sandbag one of us for a clergyman's discount.

Our salty tearbag editor and Alumni Council prexy, Dero Saunders, seldom writes about himself. But this note penned on his class dues provides a revealing sidelight on the Saunders' menage. "We've been remodeling our downstairs, and it's hard to say which hurts most—the cost, or the strain and suffering."

Will Heckel continues to pile up awards, after his distinguished career as dean of the Rutgers Law School. This year the alumni association voted him its top awards, as an alumnus and a faculty member. It was unprecedented for one man to receive both.

Ralph Wesby found that semi-retirement quickly led to a new career. He is now a director and controller of Coffeemat Inc.. in Watertown, Mass., a food-service vending operation. Jack Egan also has switched jobs, and is now mid-west regional manager of North American Door corporation.

Secretary 840 Westcliff Deerfield, Ill. 60015

Treasurer, Apt. 323, 9820 Crawford Ave. Oak Lawn, Ill. 60453