1935

With so many classmates now retired, or making noises in that direction, a note from AlZimmerman provides food for thought. Al left Sears Roebuck earlier this year after 37 years, and is now busily and happily engaged with the Boston chapter of SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives).

Al points out that SCORE is a national organization, with branches in most large cities. Its members are volunteers who have achieved success in their own business lives. They now serve as counselors to small businesses with management problems, or advise persons who want to go into business for themselves. He adds: "I am certain many retired classmates will enjoy donating some of their free time to this worthwhile endeavor." So, if time is hanging heavy on your hands, maybe you'll want to check this out.

At this stage, at least, most of our retirees report that they are busier than ever, if that's possible. Typical comments! Lew Cole: "Busy with a multitude of community services, plus travel by freighter and motor home" Ted Hupper: "Have just completed a 15,000 mile tour of the U.S. and Canada, traveling in our Airstream." Hunt Harrison: "Retired from Singer in February after 37 years. Spent June in France, Hungary, and Austria and saw Peggy and Ed Mitchell in Paris - 40th reunion of our Junior year in France."

Swannee Dawson: "Retirement here (Sea Island) great! Had a small reunion in May with Bud Childs, Earl Arthur, and Bud Hulett. Wish there was a golfer among them. Leaving for Europe in July to visit my in-laws. Waltraut and I will leave our 10-month-old daughter with her grandmother and go south to Switzerland, while I do some consulting work - to push U.S. exports."

Lowell Haas: "Dud Russell, Fred Raymond and I - plus wives - had a fabulous week-end together at Dud's place in Minneapolis. First time all six had been together in years." Earlier, Lowell and Hilda visited the Raymonds in Gatlinburg, and Lowell made the sissassity pages for his novel costume at Nashville's Cat and Fiddle Ball. He came as the cellophane man "covered with plastic and hung up with throw-aways."

Charlie Sewell: "Keep busy on civic things. Sewers, zoning, complaints about illegal trailers (Ozona, Fla.). Several trips to Washington, D.C., on family business. Dinner with Dinneen."

With business pressures eased, we're expecting a lot of new faces at fall reunion. The clan gathers in Hanover October 5-6-7 for Holy Cross weekend, so if you're up New England way plan on it. As "Class of the Year," we have some celebrating to do, and prexy John Wallace will be proud to show you the handsome new gavel we won for the honor.

Our big factor in our selection was the extraordinary fund-raising job we have done in recent years. Twice, Yank Price led us to recordbreaking totals. This year. Jack AuWerter did an exceptional job. Our goal was $73,000 (higher by $13,000 than any assigned the 48 other nonreunion classes). And still we beat it! The Class, and the College, owe Jack a rousing round of applause for pulling this off.

Doug Ley's acupuncture experiment (to relieve arthritis of the hip) brings new inquiries every month. For those who are wondering whether the "cure" has endured, Doug reports: "While the docs remain skeptical, I can assure you that it is real, it works and it helps - at least in my case. I'm not playing tennis yet, but I'm functioning in comfort. Try it - you'll like it!"

A number of business announcements this summer. Stan Britten joined H. Pearce Company, specialists in industrial and commercial real estate in south central Connecticut. Jim Hughes named a director of the Cleveland Trust Co. (He's chairman of Diamond Shamrock). Ralph Lazarus (Chairman of Federated Department Stores) named a founding member of the advisors to Rockefeller University.

Further on Lazarus, Bill Gahagan writes: "Just finished reading about Ralph Lazarus' son being named Admissions officer at Stanford. Brilliant record! Depressed to read about Ralph Seeley's death (see this month's obituary section - ed). I had some memorable tennis with him in freshman days and beyond. My Frost project begins its 10th year with a centennial program, honoring the poet's 100th birthday anniversary."

Al Tacy reveals that his latest move (to Santa Cruz, Calif.) has more than usual significance. "Marth and I decided to separate last November, and divorce proceedings are underway. Our youngest, David, graduated from U of Cal (Davis) this June, Phi Beta Kappa. I continue my work as a financial and investment advisor, tax shelter especially, set my own pace and expect to die with my boots on."

Ted Harbaugh: "Kay and I are heading for Seattle in July to meet our son, Bryce, his wife and our granddaughter. They are returning from Taipei, Taiwan, where Bryce has been in the Stanford language program. In addition to the spoken language, he has been working hard on calligraphy - really interested in the brush work."

Rudy Pacht: "In July, had a visit from CharlieNayor, his lovely wife and 12½-year-old daughter (she has the poise of a 19-year-old). This was a reunion of the class vegetarians and we had 100% attendance! A couple of months back, Bud Hulett called while I was out of the office, but left no number."

The Class of 1935 continues to contribute its quota to the daughters on campus. Len Bryant's daughter, Laurie, will be a junior-year exchange student from Smith. Jack Petrequin's daughter, Pam, transferred last January and will be a senior. We'll try to have a complete round-up of sons and daughters on campus next month.

One final, rather amusing item. When the distinguished jurists and barristers of Litchfield County (Conn.) gathered for their annual golf outing, a closest-to-the-pin contest was proposed - at $1 a shot. After watching the efforts of his compatriots, our own Emil Petke tossed $4 on the table and announced that he would take three practice shots, with the fourth as his entry. The final shot was clearly the winner. Emil then asked if, by chance, his putt might be 35 inches from the flag. To no one's amazement it was, Emil then donated the pool ($35 - he had rounded it off with another $5 donation) to the Dartmouth Club of Northwestern Connecticut.

See you next month.

Speaking of tennis, Tom Curtis '32, formerTrustee, and 1935 Head Agent JackAu Werter indulged in some this summer atTom's Michigan home.

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