1950

The second week of winter vacation and skiing is a fond memory. The mountain confronting me consists of mail and work (including an anxious editor's concern about the deadline for this column).

The Stowe Valley is bounded on the east by the Worcester Mountains. At sunset the rime-line of these mountains shines in a roseate hue, a resplendent scene to view upon returning to the village after a day on the slopes of Mt. Mansfield. But seasons change, and even now trees in the North Country hills are becoming full with the greening promise of the borning spring. Unfortunately, the advent of a warmer season is accompanied by acres of mud and water, the familiar period of duckboards and shlump.

Allen and Patricia Wrisley recently moved to a new apartment in Atlanta. This move may reflect Allen's promotion to president and general manager of Food Merchandisers, Inc. An equally cogent reason is the fact that two of their children spend most of their time at college, Michaelle attends Senior Queens College in Charlotte, N. C., and Bard (Allen Jr.) is a sophomore at Washington and Lee. As an extension of his day-to-day activities, Allen is president of the Atlanta Food Brokers' Association. He is also the treasurer and an elder of his church and the treasurer of his lodge. Allen pretends that these activities leave no spare moment for leisure pursuits.

After a long, 17-year association with the Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, JohnNorton has pulled up stakes to accept a post as administrator of the 250-bed Elizabeth A. Horton Memorial Hospital in Middletown, N. Y. The move represents quite a change for John and Margaret and their three young ones. Their old home in Barrington was close to Narragansett Sound and its swimming, sailing, and deep-water fishing. In the middle of a populous region, it abounded with five other '5O-ites. So the move to Bloomingburg, a country town of 476 near the Catskills, will probably change their patterns of recreation. At the moment, however, John's primary concern is to finish unpacking, settle into a new home, and assume the reins of the new job.

Reunion musings: one of the treats of the weekend was the performance by the Glee Club. The second part of the show was a kaleidoscopic combination of the college's history in picture supported by song. The ing," and the images invoked by words were reinforced by photographs of scenes program ended with "Dartmouth Undyup, so well remembered. When the lights came a number of eyes were still moist after the intense confrontation with nostalgia.

Now that Bill Frenzel is a member of Congress, his credentials warrant reviewing. Bill has been identified by the Minneapolis Tribune as one of the new breed of independent-minded young Republicans. An activist clearly identified with the liberal, constructive wing of his party, Bill earned a reputation as a respected state legislator, one who studied the issues and mastered legislative strategy. Independent evaluations predict an outstanding future. We hope so, Bill, and will continue to follow your progress. Bill and Ruth reside in McLean with their three girls while Congress is in session.

Once more with feeling: Hallmark's in clover, thanks to Peanuts and Schroeder. This sentiment reflects the "Sales Management" assessment of Hallmark Cards, Inc., presided over by Donald J. Hall. His nrms happiest marketing coup was bagging greeting card and party rights to Charles M. Schultz's Peanuts characters. Moopy, successful as usual in any environment or guise, now graces cards in thirteen languages. Kansas City still abounds with jokes about the old sugary verses wafted 'torn the Hallmark factories. But Don has changed the image and developed greetings tor everyone. The measure: continuing to grow and remaining as the leading card seller to the nation.

Briefly noted: Bob Lindell has been appointed a vice president of the Chase Manhattan Bank and continues as general manager of the branch in Milan, Italy. Wes 'eld coached some football at the nin-yea-old level last fall and his squad "included Emil Hudak's son, Scotty. The suspense item is a message from Charles G. Little. Dave Grinnell reported being up to his clavicle in work, which uld be a dangerous precedent or condition Larry Batty stayed in the Killington ski area after the Princeton game, I wonder if he skis on the local football field. A transfer to Tokyo one week before caused Dave Hitchcock to be among the missing at reunion. Six previous years in Japan have familiarized him with the country and its language. If you need a pair of shoes when passing through Portsmouth, John Craver can help. He recently became the proprietor of H. A. Campbell, Inc., a retail shoe business.

The Alumni Fund has spurted to its usual good start. The loyal core of old faithfuls has responded to the College's appeal. But the $2.5 million goal remains as a formidable barrier in this year when so many colleges are suffering financial woes. Dartmouth contributed in some way, however small, in molding us; our gifts repay in loyalty for becoming what we are.

The evening's warm. The time has come to polish your clubs or refurbish your racquet with some new gut. Perhaps there's time to get outside and hit a few.

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