1927
The annual fall reunion the second weekend in October continues to be enthusiastically enjoyed by an increasing number of classmates and their wives. Frank Strong and Tom Gillespie, cochairmen, continue the successful pattern set in previous years by Phil Fowler, Larry Scammon, and other predecessors. Golf. Banquets. Class meeting. Dartmouth-Penn game. But the Saturday noon pre-game box luncheon at Bob Stevens' Dartmouth Pine is an event that has special meaning to our class. Remember Bill North's treatise?
Congratulations are still pouring in to PaulHannah and his working committee for the outstanding job in putting on the 45th Reunion last June. Folks are already looking forward to the 50th.
Our Class was honored at Commencement time when William "Bo" Head Jr. was one of five alumni recognized by Dartmouth for their contributions to their communities and their college. Bo was given a silver replica of the Wentworth Bowl, the original having been presented by Gov. John Wentworth to Eleazar Wheelock at Dartmouth's first Commencement. Bo is semi-retired from oil, gas, and utilities. He has done a terrific job for Dartmouth in the Houston area, has served on the Alumni Council and has been a leader in all sorts of civic endeavors. His charming wife wears a lady-bird hair-do and his two children were both Phi Betes.
Other members of our class to receive this honor in prior years were 1964 Coggy Broer, 1965 Bob Stevens, 1968 Sykes Hardy, 1969 CharlieBartlett, and 1970 Doane Arnold.
At the class meeting in June President HowieMullin and Secretary Bill North turned over the reins to the attorneys for the next four years, to wit and whereas: President, Kenneth H. Murray, Vice President, Paul Hannah, and Secretary, Charles P. Baker Jr.
Through Coggy Broer a silver tray was sent to Howie inscribed "To Howard Joseph Mullin, President of the Class of 1927, 1967-1973, from your classmates in grateful appreciation of your outstanding services to Dartmouth and the Class. June 13, 1973."
To which Howie replied "Edna and I are most appreciative of the magnificent sterling tray, with its tender inscription, presented to me by the Class in recognition of our six years service in the presidency. In truth, I should be presenting each of you a medallion for the honor."
A standing ovation was given Bill North for his services as former editor of the Speakeasy and now as retiring class secretary. Bill was a fitting successor to secretaries Doane Arnold 1927-1952, Coggy Broer 1952-1962, and Rog Bury 1962-1970. His production of the 45th Year Book was a masterpiece, truly a labor of love.
Gus Cummings is the only treasurer we have ever had. He will be sending out statements shortly for annual class dues.
Sam Wormser, our illustrious class agent, having raised $91,039, an all time high for 1927 Alumni Fund giving, ran off with Allice to enjoy a couple of weeks cruising the Adriatic with Rogand Marian Bury.
The Walt "Blondie" Lashers, after spending three weeks in Scandinavia and a few days in Vienna, followed the Wormsers for a ten day cruise with the Burys on the Passagemaker.
Sad news: Charley Gibson lost his wife, Mary Alice in July. Kenneth V. Murdock of Lake San Marcos, lowa, passed away July 31. Reginald P.Vincent, who seemed fine at the June reunion, was stricken August 13 at his summer home in Glen Burnie, N.Y.
Fifty Years Ago
President Ernest Martin Hopkins greeted 595 of us who had been admitted by Director of Admissions and Dean of Freshmen, E. Gordon Bill. Told to wear green caps at all times. Coach Jesse Hawley bemoans loss of 20 lettermen.
Football rush. DCA reception. Doc Briggs speaks on "The Bullfrog's Eye." 1927 flag discovered on flag pole. Soph's force removal. Palaeopitus restores order. Delta Alpha. Doc Bowler's Smut Class. Limited Chapel cuts. One hundred thirty two reported to Sid Hazelton for freshman football. Told to bring own uniforms.
First Peerade. Packed stadium at Cambridge. Dooley passes to Haws for T.D. Dartmouth 16, Harvard 0.
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