1939
By our unofficial count there were over one hundred representatives of the Class in Hanover the weekend of October 14.'This includes some 75 men, wives and children at Bonnie Oaks and another 25 or so viewed in the east stands of Memorial Stadium. At the risk of repetition (WaltDarby's '39 Out should have reached you by now), here is a list: Bill and Lois Tomkins, Sam and Ruth-Elaine and Thurm, plus son Andy and wife Anne, Lou and Peg Highmark, Jack and Billie Coulson, Bill and Bunny Webster, Wes and Anne Goding, George and Pat Mcllroy, Roger and Patty Harrison, Bob and Pat Thomas, Tom and Liz Burrell, Bob and Louise Howe, Hank and Dot Conkle, Haas and Mary Jane Warrener, Doc and Chip Tower, Endy and Georgette Smith, the Jack Haverfields, Corny and Janet Miller and everybody's buddies Charles and Nene Chapin (a Union convert), the Bill McCarthys including daughter and son-in-law, Bob and Evie Kaiser. Hugh and Trudy MsLaren, Jack and Lois Kuhlke, Whit Cushing, Moose and Betsy Wyman and dog, George and Shirley Hanna, Sam and Happy Hird, (Sam with the widest, wildest upcurved stache that we've had the pleasure of seeing in some time), Curt and Barbara Anderson, Walt Darby, John and Louise Treadway and friends, Jack and Ruth Cathcart, Howie and Jane Chi vers, Bob and Bunny Richman, Bob and Mary Dickgeisser, Ted and Betty Wolfe, Fred and Jean Upton, Bill and Gina Risley, Jocko Vincens. Bert and Sally MacMannis, Dusty and Happy Rohde, and of course, your scribe and spouse. Seen at the game were Dune and Rhoda Farr, John and Marilyn Perry, Mert and Alma Tarlow, the Walt Martinsons, Archie Mallons, Dick Monahon, Gordie King, Bob Field, Hank Merril, Don Wheaton, and Jerry and Joanne Beatty. Our apologies to any we missed. Biggest fall gathering ever. And fun!
Friday afternoon an Executive Committee meeting was held. Highlights showed that our treasury held $15,185 at the end of the fiscal year, this sum being laid aside for a 40th reunion gift to the college. Treasurer Thurm reported that he is about on target in this year's collection of dues., and gave us a current balance of $18,291.
Bob Kaiser reported that 36 classmates have now made bequests to the College, including a new (the second) life income trust. Bill Webster and Corny Miller were elected co-chairmen of the 35th Reunion coming up in June, 1974. They were also elected to the Executive Committee. Ed Oppenheim, Bob Howe and AlTishman were elected Co-Chairmen of a special fund raising committee for the 35th reunion. Their efforts will be coordinated with Robb DeGraff's regular Alumni Fund Drive. Reuning classes have been in the habit of making special donations, some already exeeding the $l00,000 mark, and it was felt it was time to get cracking. It is tiresome to talk of money, but the simple fact facing today's alumni is that in order to maintain Dartmouth excellence, funds are essential.
There was also some discussion about the late lamented loss of the Dartmouth Indian.Sam Hird recommended that the Class go on record as opposing the abolition of the symbol. It was decided to poll the class via Newsletter before taking any action. Sam was also pressed into service to spearhead a drive to try and interest some hundred classmates who have never contributed to the College. We'd like to have them part of the effort.
Jack Cumming who has never missed a reunion—spring or fall—missed October the 14. Seems Big Jack had a disc operation on the first of September, and reports that he is forced to take things easy until completely mended. He says progress has been good.
From Ellie Sampson, we heard that hubby Jim suffered a severe heart attack on October 6, 1971. After 3 months of hospitalization and rehabilitation he was able to return home. Although still disabled as far as going to business, he has been on a few two-week trips, played some golf and bridge, and was on his way until an emergency appendectomy slowed him down again. But recovery from that has been rapid, says Ellie, the result of "good clean living."
Herb Stine reports that his daughter Susan is now in the Class of '76 at Dartmouth. In fact she has already managed to bust a finger in football practice, Herb reports. We'd like to hear more about that before we guess at the details, Herb. Joe Newman deposited his daughter at Yale for her freshman year which he said, gave him a funny feeling in contrast to dropping his son Drew off at Hanover two years ago. Bob Sullivan says he is "working and sailing" while supporting son Jay at U. of Edinburgh in lieu of a junior year at Yale, and daughter Nancy at Indiana U. law school, and wife Jackie who is still painting and selling her works at art fairs.
Dick Hobbs retired as vice president and general counsel of USA of USM Corp. (formerly United Shoe Machinery Corp.) several months ago. He calls Freedom, N. H., his new home base (mailing address: Box 109, West Ossipee, N. H. 03890). But if you want to reach him in the cold months you'll have to address yourself to Apt. 412, Crane Crest Apts., 1850 So. Ocean Blvd., Pompano Beach, Fla. 33062. He will continue as a part-time consultant for USM for a few years, but is relieved to be out of the swirl in Boston after 25 years.
And now here are some addresses that can help keep your Christmas list up to date: Rev. Steve Bachelder from Middletown, N. Y. to 11 Cushmon Rd., Attleboro Falls, Mass. 02763; Malcolm Fogg from Cincinnati, Ohio to 1035 Clubview Blvd. North, Worthington, Ohio 43085; Dutch Holland from Athol, Mass., to Box 63, Underhill Center, Vt., 05490; Phil Keller from North Andover, Mass. to Pax, Inc. P. I. Bldg., Meredith, N. H. 03253; Phil Sellinger made a street change to 6114 Strathmore Lane in Madison, Wis. 53711; and Bob Wehmeyer can now be reached at R.F.D. 2, Kezar Falls, Maine 04047.
Though it seems too early (as we write this) to don the red of Santa Claus, it's the last chance we'll have to wish to one and all a very Merry Christmas.
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