1952

At one time in the relatively short past, it was very disconcerting to rush the writing of this column while waiting in noisy, chaotic airline terminals; however, in the past few months a cathedral-iike atmosphere is experienced at most terminals due to the lack of airline business.

I sincerely feel that our economy is on the upswing. However, if the activity at our terminals is used as a barometer to calibrate the economy... I'm quite concerned.

Being a creature of habit and regardless of fashion, I have continued to wear the old-style dark blue business suit (with vest). Many times I have utilized the empty podium-type stand located at the various airline terminal stations to write this column.

I can always count on a half-a-dozen or so frustrated travelers, who have misinterpreted the blue suit for official airlines garb, interrupting my train of thought while throwing the class notes together, asking me check their flight times transfers or requesting transfers, or to find directions to the nearest relief or comfort station.

I used to attempt to explain to these people that I did not work for the airlines but was one of them: however, this got to be quite boring.

I now dispatch them with great efficiency to any airline, quote in record time erroneous flight schedules, and direct with deep compassion those crossing their legs or raising their hand in obvious pain to the terminal manager's Office.

Although this is obviously wrong, those people receiving the mis-advice appear to be completely happy and satisfied because somebody was courteous and prompt in handling their request even though illadvised.

... Just wear a dark suit, locate an empty stand and I'll guarantee that the boring delays can be fun... by the way most all of the terminal managers now request that I wait for my flights in their private offices??

Signode Corporation of Glenview, Ill., has elected Tom Schanck to the position of executive vice president. He joined the company in 1954 when he left the Army, and is the youngest executive vice president in the company's history. Tom "is a director of the Dartmouth Alum- ni Association of Chicago; secretary of the board of trustees of George Williams College, Downers Grove; and director of the Health Education Institute, Hinsdale.

The Board of Trustees of the Vail-Deane School of Elizabeth, N. J., recently announced the appointment of Jess Morgan as headmaster, effective July 1. Jess has been the assistant headmaster of the Pingry School since 1967. Before coming to Pingry in 1956, Jess taught at the Cardigan Mountain School in Canaan, N. H., where he was also director of athletics and coheadmaster. At Pingry he has taught English and History and has been head of the History department.

Congratulations, Jess, and good luck in your new position as headmaster.

The appointment of Tom Bainbridge as assistant manager of the Chicago Sales District of Ford Motor Company's Autolite-Ford Parts Division has been announced. Tom was formerly assistant manager of the Des Moines Sales District. He has been with the Ford Motor Company since 1957 and has held various positions with the Ford Motor Credit Company prior to entering the sales division.

If you can handle the credit, Tom, sales are a natural. Congratulations!

Wild Bill Fletcher recently returned from Moscow where he gave a paper at an Internatonal Congress of Surgeons. Bill c|aims that Moscow is a very interesting city; however, he says that after standing in line for an hour one has the feeling someone is going to turn on the gas. Despite the restrictions, Doctor Bill enjoyed his trip, particularly the freedom and contrast of Copenhagen and Stockholm immediately after Moscow.

I am sure that your vivid descriptions of the North American birds have left the Russians in a confused state of mind?? We are all proud of you Bill and hope that you can describe the mini-skirted species of bird to us at reunion time!!

Doc Bob Millhouse has remarried a great gal Beverly and inherited three children with the marriage. Bob claims that with his three children they qualify for their own Brady Bunch. Doctor Bob is in private practice of pediatrics and enjoying it immensely. The Brady Bunch reside at 11090 Vanadlen, Northridge, Calif.

With your six and my nine maybe we would form the Gang that Couldn't Shoot Straight?

Looking forward to seeing you at Reunion, Bob. Fine job.

And yet another 'saw-bones'... Doctor Bob Thomas having resigned assistant professorship at the University of Connecticut is in private practice of Thoracis and Vascular Surgery. Bob and his partner cover four hospitals in North Buffalo, Tonawanda and Niagara Falls as well as covering teaching service at Meyer Memorial Hospital. This is a guy on the move!!!

I have another request for information; will have to stop until next issue!

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