1942's 30th

The 30th Reunion might best be described as having been relaxed, well organized and fun. The setting with the '42 tent on Tuck Drive was beautiful. The weather was threatening on occasion, but always managed to brighten for major outside events.

Arrivals on Sunday and Monday were greeted by a magnificent 30th Reunion banner which was suspended just outside the Tuck Mall headquarters for '42. The banner was designed and created by Billand Jane Parmer. Some came from distant lands. Most notable for distance of travel were Bate Ewart from New Guinea, JoeLopez-Silvero from Argentina, and JimFroude from the Philippines. The strong Dartmouth College contingent consisting of Harry Bond, Dick Cardozo, AllanDingwall, Jim Farley, Alex Fanelli, and Ad Winship were 100 percent present at some or all events. The largest family honors probably went to the HughHalsey, Huntley Allison, and Bax Lanius families each with three or four children at the Reunion. Particular mention should be made of two undergraduate sons of classmates, Bruce Williamson and Steve Allison, who were '42 Reunion workers during the entire affair.

The Monday evening cocktail hour in the tent was followed by dinner for all reunion classes at the Leverone Field House where the class of '42 was cited for outstanding Reunion attendance. Thereafter, those who did not attend the very nostalgic and very accomplished Glee Club performance in the Spaulding Auditorium at the Hopkins Center were treated to an evening in the tent of Lippman humor during door prize presentation followed by a nice blending of libation and group singing, well into the early morning hours. The numerous and generous gifts were provided by BobEncherman. The grand prize of a combination radio and tape recorder was won by Warren Kreter. The chorus of mixed voices was led by such old glee clubbers as Tom Worthen and Jim Kendall, to the expert piano accompaniment of HoratiaDeane.

The major class events were held on Tuesday starting with the Class meeting in the late morning in the Faulkner Recital Hall, Hopkins Center. The meeting was opened abruptly by President Dick Lippman with the gavel presented to the Class of '42 by the College at the 25th. A well organized program was interrupted only by a few late arrivals and spontaneous retorts to more Lippman humor. The more important accomplishments included brief reports from the class officers and election of the new slate of officers presented by Dick Baldwin, chairman of the Nominating Committee. These include WarrenKreter as president, Jim O'Mara as treasurer, Stu Finch as secretary, BuzzCassidy as head agent, Dick Smith as news letter editor and Guy Swenson as bequest chairman. Appropriate tribute was given to Dick Lippman and the other retiring class officers for their great devotion and numerous contributions to Dartmouth and the Class of '42. The remarkable record of John Nauss in having increased total class contributions and Green Derby leadership in the field of Class Alumni Fund participation during the past five years was acclaimed.

Storrs Pond was the site of a great luncheon outing held with the classes of '41 and '43. A colorful perimeter of UN flags surrounded the picnic area in the center of which was a Bavarian brass band which played continuously during an afternoon of beer, clams, lobster, and fried chicken. Dave Heald organized and supervised the entire affair.

The last official event was the class dinner in the main dining room of the Hanover Inn. It was preceded by a most congenial cocktail hour in the Hanover Inn court yard. Early evening entertainment was provided by the Dartmouth Aires, the former Injun Aires. There were three major after dinner events. The first was a special class award presented by Warren Kreter to Charlie Brown for his outstanding contributions to Dartmouth during the past 30 years. It was generally agreed that few could equal Charlie's record of accomplishment. This was followed by a scholarly address by Harry Bond on his impressions of Dartmouth in the world today. The final event of the evening was the showing on the Inn terrace of the '42 movie for the 30th Reunion which was produced by BobCampbell of Campbell Films.

Many thanks go out to a number of classmates who helped make this Reunion a real success. Joe Wilder's beautiful art exhibit in Alumni Hall, Bob Sherman's Dartmouth '42 key chains, and the overall organizational skills of the Reunion Co-chairmen, Al Britton and Wally Farr, were just a few of the many efforts that should be mentioned. Real success, however, is measured in terms of class participation. The fact that 104 of our class registered for the event is testimony to the efforts of Jim Farley and the entire Reunion committee.

Stephen Winship, Reunion Chairman andnew Class Secretary, took the 1930 Cupfor 1941's attendance of 114 Class members from Dave Orr.

CLASS SECRETARY