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Muito bom, which in Portugese means very good, expresses in two words our prespring sojourn which I mentioned in my last column. For those of you planning a vacation and looking for something different I cannot recommend more highly a trip to the western exposure of the Iberian Peninsula. And despite preconceived ideas of expensive European travel, the cold hard facts are that Portugal is the last outpost. Hurry! Tourists will spoil it quickly.
Upon my return from blissful lassitude I discovered that my unvolunteered services as secretary of the class have subjected me to recriminations and legal exposure. Although my news reporting is precise, concise and honestly motivated there are those who threaten democracy in action with villifying threats. Witness this epistle from Albert Raymond (Bud) Hughes, and I quote: "You waffle-headed reporter! I demand equal time. It wasn't a reverse lane—it was a mislabeled, closed lane, which wasn't closed at all, or how could I have used it—obviously—and finally the overpowering logic of my sober presentation prevailed and no hint of incarceration surfaced. Donations will be accepted to the 'Albert Foundation for Legal Action Against Slanderous Yellow Journalism.' Tax deductible—natch. It's shocking to witness the corruptive influence of the power of the pen." And audaciously it was signed "Your Friend, Straight Arrow." The pot is now calling the kettle black!
A recent press release hails classmate EdClogston, a chartered life underwriter, now residing in South Windsor, Conn. Ed decimated his lungs in Fun City for many years before moving to Hartford, Conn., in 1967 to be a training assistant in the life school of Aetna Life & Casualty Insurance Company. After moving fast upwards in Aetna's Hartford office as supervisor, Agency Sales Division for Life Insurance, and as supervisor of Advanced Underwriting Sales, he was recently named as assistant general agent of Aetna's Life Insurance Division in Hartford. He's so close he should make it to "Fat Hughes' " twenty-fifth reunion.
Of equal interest is some news of one of our "Bones," Dr. Norm Crisp, who migrated back from the Midwest eight years ago to the piney woods. Dr. Norm, who now resides in Nashua, N. H., was elected in early February to be prexy of the St. Joseph Hospital medical staff for the year 1971. One can only assume that this means he will substitute papers for scalpels and after a year's sabbatical will be able to cut throats with impunity. Watch the 1972 obituaries! For those of you with noisy wives Dr. Norm will remove vocal chords for the price of half a dime!
For you canoers—a strong appeal! And also those of you who fancy you can control the white water! Jerome Low '37 is making a strong request that we assist our erstwhile Dartmouth performers to obtain berths on the U. S. Whitewater Olympic Team. Our own classmate, Jay Evans, is coaching the team for 1971 when great possibles may be discovered. Jerry reports that although these potential entrants from Hanover are working their butts off to earn money to get to the pre-Olympic meets, they need some help. With help, work and indulgence Dartmouth could be preeminent in the 1972 Olympics which will feature these events for the first time. You interested chubbers and non-chubbers can send help to Ledyard Olympic Fund, 201 McNutt Hall, Hanover, N. H. 03755.
After much chasing across the country from Pittsburgh to Montana and finally California my fine investigation paid off. Dr. J.F. (J.O.) Ostergaard eventually put a splint on his forearm and corresponds that he is now practising medicine at 528 North Fern Avenue, Ontario, Calif., but resides a little north in Upland, Calif. For those of you who have never visited Smogsville, Ontario is between L.A. and San Berdoo (sp.). Jack will repair all errors performed by Dr. Crisp and sends his best to his friends in the class. He and Maureen hope to make "Fat Hughes'" twenty-fifth!
A word on another type of doctor—a musical doctor. Dr. Nathan (Nate)Gottschalk, of whom I recently wrote, was a recent guest conductor at the Maine All State Concert Festival held in early April.
"Dapper" Robert Muenzberg who deserted his class last fall has made the political news. Having become bored with duties in the United Fund, Chamber of Commerce, Jacob Edwards Library and Southbridge Lions Club, Bob has received a revelation—to lower taxes he must serve on the Sturbridge, Mass., School Board. Obviously, he will be instrumental in setting precedents that will be followed nationwide. We are now checking his sordid past in order to supply "smear politics" to his opponents!
Henry Williams Jr. is now vice-president of Finance for the Beloit Group! Muy rapido!
You think your alma mater thinks only of winter wonderland lovers and board users? Wrong! Golfers be blessed! On Independence Day weekend, July 2-5, your academic friend will greet you in Hangover for a weekend of festivities including lodging at the Inn, dinners at the Inn on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, golfing with arranged tournaments (prizes for pros), swimming, tennis and (natch) good cheer. Package price $120 per couple. Appropriate reductions for bachelors, golf widows and golf widowers, and those with house-owning pigeons in the Hanover vicinity. Write to Golf and Tennis Weekend, 201 Crosby Hall, Hanover, N. H. 03755 and send deposit of thirty clams.
A most recent press release brings news of handsome Matt Fenton who is now closer to the mother lode as director of Provident Savings Bank, Baltimore. This Matt has pyramided on top of directorships in the Landau Tire Corp., Maryland Warehouse Distributors, Inc. and president and director of Chesapeake Cadillac Company, the latter providing the hog jowls and grits. In his free time Matt serves on the Commission on Physical Fitness for the State of Maryland, as chairman of the Baltimore City Employees' Awards Board, as district enrollment director for Dartmouth, as vice-president of Muscular Dystrophy of Maryland, and in various capacities with the YMCA. Hopefully, Matt will contribute one of his Cadillacs as a prize at our twenty-fifth!
Having just returned from Class Officers' Weekend Meeting in Hanover, I must report that certain intriguing excitement presented itself without warning. On Friday night President Kemeny spoke with his usual brilliance about possible curriculum changes and the co-educational issue. This brought forth in post-speech questioning, chaired by bewildered Tom Swartz, a lengthy whereas and now therefore proposed resolution from Dick Montgomery '35 which basically claimed alumni had not been informed on the issues and the problems properly. As an outgrowth, on Saturday a task force of alumni was appointed from the various associations of presidents, class agents, etc., to journey to Hanover in July to study the situation and report back. I would suggest all of you interested in the issue read carefully all literature from Hanover. There has been much written and discussed on the subject and the communications gap is more likely self-imposed by those of you harried by too much mail.
Remember classmate Clarke Church and give him your support this June. To remain level only, each man would be required to increase his contribution by 25%. Each dollar contributed is a vote for freedom in education.
Currently, at least, professors enjoy sabbaticals; class secretaries still have that fringe benefit as do classmates. As I leave MAGAZINE deadlines for three months I implore you not to sabbaticalize your fall plans and decide early to join our Autumn Weekend on October 8-10. Write me for reservations! In any event, write! Peace!
Secretary, R.D. #2, Box 234 New Canaan, Conn. 06840
Class Agent, 6-301, Box 599 Cincinnati, O. 45201
