1950
Early February, and the doldrums persist. Conditions during January dwindled from poor to impossible. The slopes suffered from meager man-made cover ravaged by rain and fog or balmy temperatures. The lure of the Caribbean lingers.
Actually, any lure is an illusion. The advantage of New England skiing is its proximity. Variability allows for shorter trips when conditions are excellent. As a last resort, there is usually always Stowe. But this year...
With time and opportunity a trip to the Rockies or Alps tempts. But neither is a weekend jaunt. Listen, then, to the old-timer who promises that the best snows fall in March.
A step backward. 'Scott Olin sent for his tickets to the Princeton game early. So he found some of the '50-ites cleverly hidden in the crowd. After a tailgate lunch in ideal weather with Dick and Nancy Dale, they moved to the environs of the 45-yard line. There they joined cheers with Jim Harms,Ken Edelsen, a fellow resident of Ridgewood, Cul Modisette, and Ben Johnson together with an assortment of wives. Post-game revelries were held at Joan and BobMcIlwain's where the Bob Kirby's, DickZiesing's, and several '49-ers joined the festive crowd in reliving the game and the season.
On a lazy Sunday afternoon there is any number of things to poke through in and around Tarrytown, N. Y. If you poke far enough, you might discover Vin Hill. Like the headless horseman, Vin is fast becom- ing a myth—one of a dozen people: pianist, composer, lecturer, teacher, poet and writer, jazz combo leader, and college instructor. His teaching posts are at Columbia, Rockland (NY) Community, and the Hoff Barthelson School of Music. Indirectly, his fans are responsible for his book, "On Your Own—Styles and Techniques for the Modern Pianist." On a summer's evening in Tarrytown, you might catch the Vin Hill Trio, perhaps expanding their "experimental Odyssey" into poetry and jazz.
John Dwyer, president of Franklin Society Federal Savings and Loan Association, NYC, has been named a director of the Federal Home Loan Bank of that city. It is one of the 12 regional units in the Federal system which supervise the nation's savings institutions. New York FHLB has jurisdiction in New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. John has served the College as class agent.
Providence, R. I., was the scene last October of Rebecca B. Anderson's marriage to Carroll Huntington Jr. After a wedding trip through the South, the newlyweds were planning to live in Providence. From there it would only be a short jaunt to Carroll's job as an account executive with the Kenyon and Eckhardt Advertising Agency in Boston. Evidently, commuting is better than ever.
Another sign of an aging process is the fact that our progeny are now embarking upon that last mile. The latest is Nancy, daughter of Bill and Joanne Ziegler, who is now Mrs. Kenneth von der Porten. Nancy has completed her studies at Connecticut College and will receive her degree in June. The father of the bride is faring well. His last reported activity was as partner in the law firm of Ziegler, Metzger, Miller and Hoppe in Cleveland.
The Berkshire Life Insurance Co. has promoted Ed Sawyer to director of agency operations. In this role Ed will head a group responsible for the sales performance and administration of the company's 47 field offices. He is also president of the Berkshire County Historical Society. The evidence is strong that headquarters for Ed, Pegge, and their two boys is Pittsfield.
Newsweek has promoted Bill Kane from the sales staff to sales representatives for the domestic and international editions and, at the same time, has moved him from Philadelphia to San Francisco. Before joining the news magazine in 1965, Bill had been media supervisor for the N. W. Ayer advertising agency. Moving from the Philadelphia area after so many years may result in a little cultural shock for Bill, Margaret and their rollicking brood of five. Next stop: London.
The Lee Savings Bank has a new president, Richard E. Sitzer. Dick had been filling two positions: president and general manager of the Technical Papers Division of the Mead Corp., indirectly an old family firm; and vice president of the bank. He has decided to leave paper manufacturing to accept the professional challenges of the banking job. Besides, his old job required considerable travel; the new one will allow him to spend more time with his family. Dick and Nancy live in Lenox but are building a new home in Lee, a lovely community in the Berkshires.
When someone has been in the same locale since 1949, his roots are firmly planted. John Craver lives in Dudley, Mass. He owns H. A. Campbell, Inc., a retail family shoe store in Portsmouth, N. H. Evidently, there are other stores, too. John also dabbles in real estate. He dropped several community activities after he took over his own company. There was no more time. He was active in scouting when his four sons participated. All are good sailors in Flying Dutchman, Sailfish, and Gemini classes. If a weekend is free, they ski. John and Eleanor, who teaches in the Dudley public schools, occasionally see classmates in Hanover when visiting their third son, John N., a member of the Class of 1974.
Tidbits here and there: the new vice president and treasurer of Knox College is Jim Stevens, who left behind the job of comptroller at Dartmouth. We have lost one of our Hanover representatives and the College its first dean of women, Katharine. Dr. Paul J. Lena, a member of the medical staff of the Concord Hospital since 1959, has been named an associate in medicine (DMS). After hours of exposure and assimilation my reluctant conclusion is that my daughter Renee is right in saying that the best of today's popular music surpasses the best of the '40's. FredFederlein is president of the Cramer Care Division of Fluidic Industries, a pipe, valve, fitting, and mill supply distributor. And Barbara, secretary for the "oldest college newspaper" under Gilroy, Fink, Church and Burnham, now has her MA in English. The current suspense list: PhilChamberlin, Bob (Tim) O'Neil, WesField, and Dave Steinberg. One of the jurors that selected outstanding books from the general trade category for special display at the New England Book Show in Boston was Rod Stinehour of Stinehour Press.
Information on juniors and seniors is skimpy, but you fathers could help. Sophomores on the football team included Bill Carpenter's son Bill, an offensive end, and Burdette Gleason's son Jim, a defensive end. The frosh teams are represented by Chuck Solberg's son Charlie, captain of hockey, and Harry (Pete)Hall's son Jeff, a heftier wrestler.
Beat the rush! You will soon be hearing from Bob Kilmarx and sundry assistant class agents about the 1972 Alumni Fund. Bob has a problem, and we are it. The Class of 1950 has a tough goal. To achieve it Bob needs participation from all of us. And participation should be realistic. For most of us, $100 is only the beginning for thoughtful giving.
The other part of the goal derives from those many of you who, for one reason or another, have chosen not to give over the past few years. The reasons are myriad; the logic, obscure. Some memory, some loyalty remains in all of us. One proof is the fact that you are reading these words. So give, again. Please.
Perhaps it will snow tomorrow. Or the next day. Anyhow, until next month, enjoy yourself.
Secretary, 510 Hillcrest Rd. Ridgewood, N. J. 07450
Treasurer, 281 Pondfield Rd., Bronxville, N. Y. 10708
