Deaths
{A listing of deaths of which word has been received within the past month. Full notices mayappear in this issue or a later one.}
Cushman, Robert '02, Apr. 11 Conner, William H. '03, Feb. 1 Robinson, Edward K. '04, Mar. 13 Parkinson, Dana '08, Apr. 3 Pease, Ralph S. '08, Mar. 28 Squier, George E. '08, Apr. 1 Gates, Stanley '09, Apr. 3 Pettengill, Russell A. '09, Mar. 19 McClintock, George L. '10. Mar. 19 Wheatley, Frank E. '11, Mar. 15 Belcher, Harold B. '12, Mar. 31 Haycock, Chester P. '12, Mar. 30 Peterson, John A. '13, Dec. 21, 1970 Wilson, Earle VanK. '13, Apr. 6 Corliss, Louis I. '14, Mar. 22 Peterson, Clarence E. '16, Jan. 21 Drake, Lyman M. '18, Mar. 30 Simmons, John A. '18, Mar. 16 Steinholtz, Robert E. '20, Mar. 21 Wellington, Richard K. '20, Mar. 16 Paulet, Edwin E. '22, Dec. 7, 1969 Smith, Philip F. '23, Feb. 28 Graham, Arthur S. '24, Nov. 29, 1970 Hopkins, Raymond E. '24, Apr. 3 Jetter, Frank '24, Feb. 15 Hoge, William S. 3rd '27, Feb. 11 Kenyon, George D. '2B, Mar. 7 Swan, Dean C. Jr. '29, Jan. 1 Weigel, Alfred C. '29, Mar. 1 Willard, Wallace W. '29, Oct. 4, 1970 Flynn, Edward A. '31, Mar. 28 Boisseau, Arthur R. '33, Jan. 28 Herzig, David J. '33, Feb. 19 Osiel, Frank J. '33, Mar. 8 Woods, James F. '33,. Mar. 24 Reardon, John C. '36, Mar. 29 Gray, John L. '37, Mar. 3 Sheffield, L. Jackson '37, Mar. 9 Merritt, Philip J. '38, Mar. 1 Baker, Charles R. '45, Feb. 8, 1969 Hogan, John L. '69, Mar. 28 Kellogg, Albert B. '30a, Sept. 30, 1970 Fruchs, Irving '29m, May 23, 1968 Madigan, Leo F. '35h, Dec. 29, 1970 Dewey, Thomas E. '39h, Mar. 16 Ching, Cyrus S. '42h, Dec. 1967
1904
EDWARD KILBURN ROBINSON, president of our class for the past seven years, died at his home in South Dartmouth, Mass., on March 13. Ned had always been one of the stalwarts of 1904, and also of the College, which he served in many important ways over the years.
Ned's whole business career was spent with Ginn and Company, educational publishers of Boston and Cambridge, whom he joined right after graduation in 1904. When he retired in 1952 he was the treasurer of the firm. He began as a salesman, then served as art editor and advertising manager from 1908 to 1928, and as managing editor from 1928 to 1937. In the latter year he became a partner and in 1938, when the firm was reorganized, he was named a director and treasurer, the post he filled for the final 14 years with the company.
He edited several of the books published by Ginn and Company and was the author of numerous map exercises and studies in geography and history used in schools. Past president of the Society of Printers in Boston, he wrote many articles about the publishing profession and was the author of The IdealBook (1936).
Ned was always active in Dartmouth alumni affairs in the Boston area, and was a member of the Dartmouth Alumni Council from 1936 to 1942. For many years, beginning in 1943, he served as Visitor to the College on the Chandler Foundation. For 1904, he was executive committee member, head class agent from 1932 to 1936, and president from 1964 until his death. Dartmouth awarded him the honorary Master of Arts degree in 1943.
Ned was born in Littleton, N. H., April 16, 1883, the son of Hope (Kilburn) and Benjamin F. Robinson '77. He entered Dartmouth from Melrose (Mass.) High School, was elected to Sigma Chi fraternity, and was on the board of The Dartmouth.
Ned established his home in South Dartmouth when he retired in 1952. Previously he had lived for many years in Belmont, Mass., where he was a trustee and vice president of the Belmont Savings Bank, a member of the Belmont Town Meeting, and a leader in Red Cross and Community Chest activities. He was a former Corporator of Cardigan Mountain School, and a member of the New Bedford Yacht Club and of the Wamsutta Club of that town.
Ned was married September 28, 1912 to Hope Dunlap of Port Jefferson, N. Y., who survives him at 441 Elm Street, South Dartmouth. Their daughter Hope Elizabeth, who was Mrs. Harvey F. Phipard, died about a year ago. Ned's brother, the late Frank Owen Robinson, was a member of the Class of 1911.
A memorial service was held in Wilson Memorial Chapel in New Bedford on March 14, and a graveside service was held later that same day. Ned was one of the finest and he will be greatly missed.
1907
EDWIN ROLLINS HARRIS died December 21. 1970 at Rickly Memorial Hospital of the Ohio Masonic Home, Springfield, Ohio, wherehe had been living since March 1968.
"Yummy" was born in Haverhill, Mass,June 11, 1880, and entered college afterspending a year at the University ofRochester. He was a member of Psi Upsilon,and left college during his sophomore year.
From 1909 to 1924 he was with Paul H.Prudden investment bankers and with GeorgeH. Burr Co. bankers from 1925 to 1929. Heretired from 1929 to 1939, then becameassistant sales manager for Postindex Co., a division of Art Metal Construction Co.,manufacturers of office equipment.
On August 4, 1914 he married Oro Alice France of Canton, Ohio. She passed away May 29, 1959.
"Yummy" was a Mason and a Shriner; and a member of Sleepy Hollow Country Club. He was very loyal to Dartmouth through the years and will be missed by his classmates.
1908
JOSEPH ALBERT HAMMOND died February 10, 1971, at the Veterans Hospital is Manchester, N. H., of a coronary disease.
Joe was born in Truro, Mass., April 1, 1886. He lived in Hebron, N. H., while with us for two and one half' years. In 1911 he entered Oberlin College and received the A.B. degree in 1913. After two years of ministerial work, he returned to Garland, Me., and studied a' Bangor Theological Seminary where he was ordained in June 1917.
In 1918 he was a Ist Lt., Chaplain stationed at Camp Lewis, Washington, and at St. Nazaire, France. After his discharge he enrolled at Union Theological Seminary in New York and received the B.D. degree in 1921. He served pastorates in New Jersey New York, and New Hampshire. In March 1941 he became pastor of the Tory Hill Meeting House in Bar Mills, Me. Although retired in 1951, he had several interim pastorates and had preached well over 50% of the time.
Joe was married to Gertrude G. Mosier on August 29, 1925 at Demarest, N. J. She passed away in 1949 after an illness of years. Survivors are a sister, Miss Louise D. Hammond, with whom Joe made his home, 338 Jackson Street, Sanford, Me. 04173; adaughter and two grandchildren. Members ofthe Class offer their sincere and heartfeltsympathy. Joe, loyal and faithful classmate,will be greatly missed.
Services were held at the North Parish Congregational Church in Sanford, February 14. Interment will be in Hope Cemetery, Kennebunk. Me.
1909
VERNON FROST WEST died in a Portland,Maine, nursing home on February 19, 1971following a long illness.
"Dutch" was born January 22, 1887 at Portland, Me. He attended Portland HighSchool and Phillips Exeter Academy beforecoming to Dartmouth. In college he became amember of the Phillips Club and KappaKappa Kappa fraternity. He was a member ofthe freshman and sophomore relay teams andcollege track squad.
He joined his father as a partner in the firm of George F. West & Son in 1911. The firm specialized in the management of public utilities and during his career he served as president of E. T. Burrowes Co., Consumers Water Co., and Casco Bay Light and Power Co.; construction superintendent for F. H. Marshall Co., and assistant superintendent of Biddeford & Saco Water Co. He was also operating the El Rancho Grande of Killito, Ariz., a beef producing ranch, at the time of his retirement.
Yachting was a hobby with Dutch between 1910 and 1935 when he owned racing and cruising sloops and schooners. From 1914 to 1928 he was a lieutenant in the U. S. Naval Reserve, on active duty from 1917 to 1919. In 1917 he was a gunnery officer aboard the U.S.S. Virginia. In 1918 he was an aide to Admiral W. L. Rogers and in 1919 to Vice Admiral H. P. Huse.
He was a member of the State Street Church, Ancient Landmark Lodge of Masons, and a past commodore of the Portland Yacht Club.
On March 11, 1914 he was married to Charlotte Birnie at Portland, Me. She survives as do two daughters, and two grandsons. Funeral services were held at the State Street Church Chapel on February 23 with interment in Pine Grove Cemetery, Falmouth Foreside, Me.
1910
JOHN CORNELIUS VANDERPYL died suddenly March 4, 1971 at his home on Fancher Rd., Pound Ridge, N. Y. While he had been in Poor health, he was able to take a walk after dinner and on his return passed away while watching television.
John was born November 25, 1888 in Roxbury, Mass., and prepared for college at Roxbury Latin School. He retired in 1957 after 25 years with American Machine and Metals, Inc. He served the company in several capacities; was elected a director in 1939 and president in 1947. Before joining American Metals he served Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in sales promotion and as branch manager. He was actively interested in the affairs of Beta Theta Pi fraternity and often visited the Hanover chapter. John had a hand in the management of many of our Class Reunions. He was married July 8, 1914 to Mary E. Chamberlain in Boston, Mass. She is the sole survivor.
GEORGE LEONARD McCLINTOCK died March 19, 1971 in Lawrence Hospital in Bronxville, N. Y. He had been in poor health for a long time. He was born in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, August 18, 1887, and prepared for college at Hebron Academy. While in college he was amember of the class football and baseball teamsand served as class vice president in his sophomore and junior years. He entered the printingbusiness and eventually became a printingbroker.
He married Willa Arthur June 1, 1918 inBrooklyn, N. Y. She is the sole survivor andresides at 31 Tanglewylde Ave., Bronxville,N. Y.
1913
JOHN AXEL GEORGE PETERSON of 11Pomona Rd., Worcester, Mass., died December 21, 1970. He was born in Evanston, Ill.,on October 18, 1891.
His family moved to Proctor, Vt. and"Pete" attended Proctor High School. Heattained second honors in college and honorable mention in Latin. On September 1, 1919 hemarried Lillian M. Melvin. Survivors alsoinclude two sons, a daughter, and 13grandchildren.
Pete retired in July 1958 from United States Envelope Co. of Worcester, Mass. He was a member of the Wesley Methodist Church of Worcester and active in its affairs.
1914
LEWIS IRVING CORLISS died March 22, 1971 at New Britain General Hospital following a series of heart attacks. His life span of 80 years included 25 years in insurance, investment and manufacturing businesses; then more years of graduate study and teaching. His involvement also included many civic, business and fraternal organizations of West Hartford and Plainfield, Conn.
Born August 9, 1890 in Concord, N. H., Lew came to Dartmouth from Laconia High School. On graduation he taught in the Hartford, Conn., school system until 1.918, leaving to give full time to business interests. Retiring in 1954, he returned to teaching in the Plainfield school system and then at North- west Regional High in Winsted.
Surviving are his widow Martha, his son, and three brothers.
1918
CHARLES LAWRENCE PHILLIPS of Tucson, Arizona, died in January 1969 at age 73. He came to Dartmouth from Laurence High School, Falmouth, Mass. In college he was a member of the rifle team and treasurer of the Outing Club.
After service in the First World War he went to Arizona and entered agriculture on a ranch, operating his own Rancho del Socorro near Tucson. During the Second World War he joined the hazardous branch of the Merchant Marine, serving as deck officer on ships supporting the Naval advance to New Guinea.
Charlie will be remembered as one of those quiet individuals who did not need to make noises in order to leave a memorable imprint.
He is survived by his widow, Solange, and two sons.
1923
ARTHUR ANTHONY SCULLION died at the age of 71 on January 25, 1971. His wife, Marie, predeceased him by approximately forty days.
Art came to Dartmouth from Cliffside Park (N. J.) High School. He received his B.S. from Dartmouth Medical School in 1924 and his M.D. from the University of Maryland in 1926. During his internship he roomed with Jim Hennessy.
A surgeon, Art practiced in Cliffside Park and the surrounding area until 1942 when for health reasons he retired. He was on the staff of Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, N. J., and was a member of the American College of Surgeons.
In 1934 when the United National Bank of Bergen County was founded, Art became a director and vice-president. He held this office until 196,1 at which time he became president, the office he held at the time of his death. He was keenly interested in local affairs, both community and banking, and under his guidance the bank flourished.
At Dartmouth Art was on the freshman and varsity football squads and was a member of Kappa Kappa Kappa. There are no known, immediately related, survivors.
GEORGE ERNEST WILE died of a coronary thrombosis on January 30, 1971 while he and wife Helen were on vacation in Barbados.
Helen writes: "George was forced to leave Dartmouth to regain his health. He always remained loyal and almost reverent in his love for the College. He had many undergraduate friends with whom he visited until their deaths and I found a Dartmouth Club membership card among his papers.
"We were married on March 25, 1941. I was Helen H. November, a newly admitted member of the New York bar. George was active in Wall Street, was a superb golfer and played polo for many years. He collected fine paintings and furniture and we did a great deal of traveling. I have just offered his will for probate. Dartmouth is among his legatees."
George was a Mason and a former member of the Woodmere and Innwood Golf Clubs. He came to Dartmouth from New York's Horace Mann High School.
Survivors also include two sisters, Leah Lowen and Ethel Loeb, whose husband is Leon Loeb '27, and several nephews and nieces including Dr. William Adamson '63.
1924
We are sorry to report the death of ARTHUR SCOBELL GRAHAM after five years of poor health. Art died November 29, 1970 at the Metairie Hospital, Metairie, Louisiana. We know only that Art was reported as having been seriously sick and a patient in a nursing home there.
Art's life was divided roughly 40-60 between Buffalo, N. Y. and New Orleans. He was born in Buffalo, April 30, 1902, and graduated from Lafayette High School. A 1934 address listed the Buffalo Statler Men's Shop. There is no indication of transition steps, but in 1935 he was Regional Director of McGraw Hill Publishing Co., still in Buffalo.
The war record book adds that he was commissioned as a First Lieutenant, AUS, and served at the New Orleans Port of Embarkation for six months; then at the School for Personnel Services, Lexington, Va. until the fall of 1945, attaining the ranks of Captain and Major before he was discharged, with the Meritorious Service Award, in December 1945. In 1947 he had moved to Metairie, to be Director of the Research Department in the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce. There are no direct survivors.
Music was the life of FRANK JETTER and I'm sure only his death, on February 15, 1971, from cancer, could ring down his particular "curtain." We sang together in the Glee Club, roomed together on one or two trips; now 47-48 years later the record reads mostly of music. His career in music started as a teacher in nearby West Lebanon, N. H. Later he became Director of Public School Music in the Amsterdam, N. Y., schools, from 1925 until retirement in 1963.
Frank was born April 20, 1899, but given no middle name—unique in our class but common today. He is survived by his widow, Ruth Lindsay Jetter, a son, Robert Lindsay Jetter '53; and two sisters.
In 1962 Frank retired and moved to Florida. Music still was the world: Lt. Governor of the Florida District of Kiwanis International ... part of 36 years as song leader for Kiwanis; Conference Chairman of the National Association of Methodist Musicians, relating to also being a Lay Leader of the Troy Conference of the Methodist Church. The rest of the story is summarized in the Fortieth Yearbook.
Frank will be missed wherever music needs a leader in song, an interpreter.
1929
DEAN CRAMER SWAN JR. died in Wilmington, Mass., on January 1, 1971. He was born in Somerville, Mass., on March 12, 1907, and entered college from Somerville High School. He majored in English, played in the Band, and was on the Jack-o-Lantern board.
He took a refresher course at Massachusetts Radio School and graduated as a commercial radio operator. He spent a year on ships as a radio operator, visiting a number of European countries. On June 17, 1933, he married Evelyn Remick and they have lived in Wilmington, at 287 Chestnut Street.
Dean attended Insurance Institute, graduating with an A.I.I.A. degree. He worked thereafter as an accountant for Sun Life Assurance Company and Joseph Froggatt and Company, insurance accountants.
In 1937 he joined the Massachusetts Division of Employment Security, writing manuals for administrative departments; and later was Supervisor of the Fiscal Division, which controlled accounts and administration expenses. During World War II he served in the Army in Europe as a radio operator in Patton's Third Army.
WALLACE WILLIAM WILLARD died suddenly on October 4, 1970 in Wethersfield, Conn., where he lived at 95 Broad St. He was a native of Wethersfield, born there on November 12, 1907. He came to Dartmouth from Wethersfield High School, where he played baseball and participated in debating and dramatics. He lived at 28 West Wheelock, was a member of A.T.O. Phi Beta Kappa, and went to Tuck School.
He worked for a bank after graduation, and on October 1, 1930 married Dorothy Hartman. They had three children—Henry G. and Wallace W. Jr., Dartmouth '54 and '59 respectively; and Linda.
Wally became a C.P.A. and was for many years a partner in the Hartford firm of Webster. Blanchard, and Willard. Later he went with Price, Waterhouse Company, where he became a partner in 1963.
He was a member of the American Societ) of C.P.A.'s; and the Connecticut Society of C.P.A.'s, of which he was a past president. His hobbies were sports cars and sailing. He was a member of the New York Yacht Club, Essex Yacht Club, and Hartford Club, of which he was past president.
Wally was a popular, loyal member of the Class of '29, well liked and respected. Our sympathy, belated though it is, goes out to Dorothy and their children.
1931
EDWARD ALBERT FLYNN, senior partner of Flynn, Dalton, Van Dijk & Partners, died in Cleveland on March 28, 1971.
He was involved in the design of the Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland Institute of Music, Blossom Center, University School, Cleveland Clinic, and many other buildings in and around Cleveland.
He was president of the Cleveland chapter of the American Institute of Architects, a member of the Shaker Heights Architectural Board of Review, and village architect for Hunting Valley.
During World War II he served in the Navy, expediting work for the Bureau of Yards and Docks, became executive officer of the 87th Naval Construction Battalion, and served two years in the Pacific theater of war.
Survivors include his widow Gertrude; a daughter, and two sisters.
1933
WILLARD LUCKINGS DOYLE of 2424 Lakeside Drive, Baldwin, N. Y., died of a heart attack on December 20, 1970. During his years at college he was active in the Camera Club and also was on the varsity gym and water polo teams.
Bill received his LL.B. and his doctorate of Juridical Science from Brooklyn Law. He served as a Lieutenant Commander, USNR from 1942 to 1947. At the time of his death he was Executive Secretary and General Counsel, Realty Advisory Board on Labor Relations, Inc.
He served on the Dartmouth interviewing committee, and was a past president and member of the executive committee of Long Island Alumni Association. He also was a member of the Board of Governors of the Dartmouth Club of New York.
The Class extends its sympathy to his widow, Janet, their two daughters Carol and Barbara, and his brother Elwood '36.
On January 28, ARTHUR RAYMOND BOISSEAU of 845 South Mansfield Avenue, Los Angeles, died of a heart attack. In college he became a member of Kappa Kappa Kappa and active in sports. He played both freshman and varisty basketball and baseball. One of his accomplishments as a pitcher was a shutout against Yale.
At the time of his death, Art was president of his own company, the Du-Rite Screw Products Corp., in Gardena.
The sympathy of the Class is expressed to his widow, Dianna, and his step-son, Robert S. Bonheim.
DAVID JACK HERZIG of 3699 Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, Ohio passed away on February 19. He transferred from Dartmouth to Western Reserve where he received his B.A. in 1933 and his D.D.S. in 1935! He was a dental officer in the Army at Fort Benning in 1954-55 and had the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
Dave practiced dentistry in Cincinnati.
He is survived by his widow Sylvia and sons Geoffrey and Roger, to whom the Class extends its sympathy.
After a long illness, FRANK JOHN OSIEL of 100 Hobart Street, Manchester, N. H., died at his home on March 8.
He had been employed for 20 years by the Grand Union Champagne Supermarkets.
The Class extends its sympathy to his widow, Genevieve, and his sisters and brothers.
CHARLES SAUNDERS SCHELL JR. of 2095 N. E. 54th Court, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., died on January 17. He was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon.
He retired 10 years ago from the textile brokerage firm of Schell, Longstretch & Co. in Philadelphia.
The sympathy of the Class is expressed to his widow, Margaret, and their two sons Charles and William.
1936
The College was recently informed of the death of WILFRED CRITTENDEN MCLAUGHLIN of Grosse Point, Mich., on December 10, 1969. Bill came to Dartmouth from Cincinnati, Ohio.
He earned his B.A. cum laude and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. In 1937 he was awarded his M.C.S. by Tuck School. He joined Lybrand, Ross Bros. & Montgomery as a junior accountant and was a member of their audit staff for several years. His duties even took him to South America.
In 1942 Bill joined the U.S. Naval Reserve as an Ensign and served in the Cost Inspection Division until 1946. He saw duty with the General Accounting Office of the Navy in Washington and was discharged as a Lieutenant Commander. In 1957 he joined the Detroit office of Touche, Ross, Bailey & Smart. Bill was a member of the Detroit Boat Club and Delta Tau Delta.
In 1941 Bill married Phyllis Entenman of Bronxville, N. Y. They had three children, Phyllis Anne, Wilfred Jr., and Robyn. The belated sympathy of the Class is extended to his family.
JOHN CAREY REARDON of Lawrence, Mass., died March 29, 1971 at Bon Secours Hospital after a short illness. A native of Lawrence, John prepared for Dartmouth at Lawrence High School. After receiving his bachelor's degree, he attended Harvard Law and obtained his LL.B. in 1940. He was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in that year and in 1949 was admitted to the U. S. District Court and the Federal Bar.
He was a director of the Atlantic Cooperative Bank prior to its merger with the Lawrence Cooperative Bank where he was a director and chairman of the finance committee. John was a member of the Bon Secours Hospital Guild, the Lawrence General Hospital Associates, and the trust fund committee of the Lawrence Bar Association.
John was active in Dartmouth alumni work, serving as secretary of the Greater Lawrence Dartmouth Club. He was a bachelor. A Mass of resurrection was celebrated at St. Augustine's Church where he had been an active member of the Holy Name Society and a member of the parish council.
1937
JOHN LINDLEY GRAY died March 3, 1971, in Englewood, Colo., following a long illness. His former wife, Carol, writes that Jack had been out of touch with the College. They were married in 1945 and divorced in 1964.
Jack came to Dartmouth from Tabor Academy. He majored in English and was a member of Beta Theta Pi and Dragon. Unfortunately we have little information on his life after graduation other than that he returned to the Denver area. The writer well remembers Jack as an extrovert country boy who took a great deal of good-natured kidding from us but gave back as much as he took and was a popular person for it.
He leaves three children; Linda Gray Tamblyn, John Jr., and Cynthia Norton Gray; all of Englewood.
LAWRENCE JACKSON SHEFFIELD died after a brief illness in New York City on March 9, 1971. His widow, Mary, wrote a short note to the College but gave no further details. They lived at 160 East 48th St.
Jack came to Dartmouth from Monroe High School in Rochester, N. Y. As an undergraduate he majored in English and was editor of Dartmouth in Portrait. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta.
Following graduation he started a publishing business that was interrupted by his enlistment in the Navy at the beginning of World War II. He served as an officer in the submarine service aboard the much decorated U.S.S. BARB. His efforts to establish a magazine chain after the war resulted in "financial disaster" (his words). He joined a management consulting firm and in 1958 was hired to run a Bahamian enterprise, Andros Utilities Corporation Ltd., which was engaged in developing 800,000 acres in the Colony, both business and residential. He spoke of his as being a real cloak-and-dagger affair, akin to the doings of 009. We had word a year ago that he had returned to New York and was looking around for "something that will provide at least as much satisfaction as money but I find too many leads preferring to 'do people' rather than 'do business'."
1951
The College only recently learned of the death of COLIN LOUIS RAUBESON at North Troy, Vt., on June 3, 1967. While we know little of his activities since graduation, Colin was one of the best known members, and probably the most controversial member, of the Class in our undergraduate days.
He was the oldest member of the Class, having been born on November 2, 1917. Colin attended Hopkinton (Mass.) High School in the mid 1930's and apparently dropped out. During World War II, he served 40 months with the U. S. Army, reaching the rank of Master Sergeant. Following discharge, he completed his preparatory education at Tabor Academy, where he was graduated cum laude.
College records disclose that Colin arrived in Hanover with a wife and three children. He was an English major and joined the College debate team for a while. He attracted the most attention as president of the Jefferson Club, which brought numerous controversial speakers to the campus.
In those days of the late Senator Joseph McCarthy, Colin will be remembered by many alumni for his participation in a debate in 105 Dartmouth Hall on New Hampshire's Hart Bill, which would have prohibited the teaching of Communism. The debate concluded with guffaws when State Senator Hart stated that he "had begun to think that 'teach' was the wrong adjective."
Colin testified before the New Hampshire legislature on more than one occasion in opposition to proposed "anti-subversive" bills. As a senior, he ran on the Progressive Party ticket against now U. S. Senator Norris Cotton for the U. S. House of Representatives. He lost a job as practice teacher at Lebanon, N. H., High School because he was one of the signers of a letter to the Manchester UnionLeader attacking publisher William Loeb for an editorial attacking alleged "Perverts in Washington," primarily in the State Department.
We know little of Colin's career subsequent to graduation other than that he taught high school English, first in Maine and then in Vermont. He was apparently divorced from his first wife and remarried in 1952 and had four children by that marriage.
1954
Word has been received through Everett E Briggs '56 that FRANCIS CHAUNCEY REED died in an automobile accident in Ecuador on January 31, 1971.
Francis entered Dartmouth from Phillips Exeter Academy and became a member of Kappa Kappa Kappa. He majored in combined Spanish and history at Dartmouth, and after graduating entered the Department of State. He is survived by his widow Alicia and two young children; by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Reed, Class of 1931; and a younger brother, Randolph, a foreign service officer in Brazil. Expressions of condolence may be forwarded to his widow in care of: The American Embassy, Quito, Ecuador.
Edward Kilburn Robinson '04
