1933

By the time this reaches you it will be too late for making plans to attend the Pennsylvania game in Hanover on October 13, but those of you who are attending are urged to join us in the usual informal class gathering immediately after the game at the Norwich Inn. The arrangements assure class members and their guests of having a convenient place to gather for drinks and/or buffet dinner between 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. This is a good opportunity to enjoy a happy sequel to our 40th Reunion last June, and all that you need to do is to let me know by mail (above address) or by telephone (802-649-1924) that you are planning to be with us.

For those of you who cannot attend the Pennsylvania game, or do not plan to see the Yalt game in Hanover on November 3, there is another opportunity for congregating with "33ers" after the Princeton game in Princeton on November 24. Carl Rugen is again arranging for a pre-game picnic, beginning at about 11 a.m. at the Rossmoor Club, near Exit 8A on the New Jersey Turnpike. Free ice and parking will be available, but B.Y.O.L. Bus transportation to and from Palmer Stadium is being arranged, as well as plans for dinner for those who are interested. Carl needs to know in advance if you plan to take advantage of this attractive set-up, so that he can reserve the necessary bus seats and make other arrangements. He can be reached at his home-117 A Old Nassau Road, Jamesburg, N.J. 08831 or by telephone 609-655-3568. A special letter is being sent to class members who are generally within traveling distance of Princeton providing further details.

As you have already read in the July issue of the Alumni Magazine and the August issue of the Class Newsletter, our "Fabulous Fortieth" Reunion was not only very enjoyable but represented several new highs in class achievements. The post-Reunion highlight is the unbelievable final total of contributions and pledges to the Alumni Fund in excess of $162,406. No one really questioned Wes Beattie's confidence in the Class' readiness to face an objective of $150,000, even though this was approximately three times the amount regularly contributed to the Alumni Fund in recent years, but the fact that class members subscribed an additional $22,000 over the $140,000 total reported. during Reunion exceeded all possible expectations. This was a remarkable performance by Wes and the Class Agents, and is a most generous response by a high percentage of class members.

Another development of importance since Reunion has been a substantial addition to the 1933 Scholarship Fund through the generosity of a class member in naming the Fund as the beneficiary of an insurance policy. This is the first major individual gift to the Fund following the initial Class gift of $5,000 during Reunion.

In his August Newsletter Bob Fox very modestly mentioned that he has served as Newsletter Editor "under four of the six Class Officer teams" (since graduation). He also added that he hat agreed to continue in this appointive position at least temporarily. What he didn't say was that he has spent thousands of hours (with Babe's forbearance) over a period of more than 20 years writing hundreds of thousands of words for our information and enjoyment. We are deeply indebted to Bob for his long and devoted service, and in keeping the Newsletter so interesting.

Another of our appointed class officers, who is continuing for a further five-year term is Jud Pierson our bequest chairman, who is particularly deserving of special recognition and gratitude for his extended service in both appointive and elected Class Officerships.

Word has been received from Ed Knapp that he retired on August 31 from F. S. Mosley, Estabrook and Company, and that he and Peg are moving permanently to Vero Beach, Fla.

I had hoped to have letters from a number of couples who had attended the June Reunion about their eventful trips home, but only one has been received and this through Jeff Davis - Charlieand Gene Clark report a delightful tour of 6,200 miles from Hanover to Tulsa, Okla., including the Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia and the Gaspe Peninsula. Then they proceeded to Quebec, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Chitauqua, Cleveland, Washington Courthouse, Ohio, and Indianapolis before getting a happy reception at home. We sure hope that Charlie and Gene will be with us for our 45th Reunion.

Please take time to let me know "what's new with you." so that I can pass the word.

Secretary, Box 302 Norwich, Vt. 05055

Treasurer, 9 Will Merry Lane Greenwich, Conn. 06530