1921

Richard E. Berlin, one of our distinguished adopted members, has recently resigned as president and chief executive officer of the Hearst Corporation, and will be chairman of the board of trustees of the testamentary trusts under the will of William Randolph Hearst Sr.

Berlin said that he chose to relinquish his corporate offices at this time so that he could devote himself to assist in the orderly transition of responsibilities to younger men, essential in the day to day operations and continued success of one of the nation's largest publishing companies, which includes eight newspapers, eleven special magazines, and four radio and television stations.

Richard joined Hearst as an advertising salesman following his discharge as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy in 1919.

We acknowledge belatedly a fine letter from Margaret Herbert, John's widow. She wants to be included in our birthday card circuit. Coincidentally, her birthday falls on the same day as John's.

Margaret works eight hours a day for the Emerson Hospital in Concord, N.H. She wishes in reminiscence that she could grow flowers like snapdragons and chrysanthemums like those which used to bloom in northern New York State, where the Herberts once lived in Glens Falls. She has fond recollections of the Folgers, the Phil Noyes and Caroline (Shawhan) Wilde. It's no wonder that she wants to continue with the Dartmouth tradition.

A postal card from Natalie Patch says that she and Dan are enjoying a winter vacation at Southern Pines, N.C. They are in a small condominium until June first. Dan plays golf every day that he wishes to, and Natalie has started to take up the game after many years. They see Mildred Campbell quite often, and say that she is a "great gal." Many old-time friends pass through on their way to Florida.

Orton Hicks has taken over the responsibility of the Fall Homecoming during Reg Miner's temporary incapacity. Ort has found out that facilities throughout the whole area were entirely taken up for the Pennsylvania game scheduled for October 13, due to the "leaf-watchers" who would be in much evidence. To compound the situation, Columbus Day happens to fall on the same weekend. So, it was decided after much phone calling that we should settle for the Holy Cross game, which is scheduled for a week earlier. The Woodstock Inn, even for this game could offer only eleven rooms for that change of date, because the Class of 1951 had the place jammed up. So, the Holiday Inn in White River Junction has been the new choice. It is about seven miles to the campus, very accessible to both Interstates 89 and 91. They have facilities for the Friday and Saturday night dinners, and can accommodate every one who wants to come.

Harry Chamberlaine was in Hanover recently to see if his grandson Scott Pierce might be admitted in the Class of 1978. He is the son of Harry's daughter Janice.

Francis and Mildred Sears are off on a South American cruise, which goes south as far as the Galapagos Islands.

Addison Warner was involved in a landing crackup of his private plane some months ago. He walked away unharmed and immediately bought a replacement.

The New York Times of Sunday, March 18 carried a long publicity story on Everett "Phez"Taylor and his wife Dorice. It duplicates the Chicago Daily News write-up of almost a year ago. The new story is entitled "For the well-to-do woman, a place to ski and to get a divorce." The room rent is $75 a day and a six weeks residency is required. Many divorcees stay on indefinitely. The private ski instructors receive tips and gifts as high as $1000, and in addition are paid $50 per day.

Cultural events are now missing, but a Creative Arts Center is proposed for the 1974 season which will provide stage productions, classical concerts, lectures and siminars.

Hart Perry, son of Bill and Ede has been elected president of the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen.

Ray Mallary's wife Gertrude has been elected president of the Bradford Historical Society. Congratulations to Bill and Gladys Lies on their 50th wedding anniversary which occurred on April 28.

The former home of the Cosmos Club at 80 South Main St. has been razed to accommodate Hanover's second bank, the Hanover Bank and Trust Company, offering competition to the Dartmouth National Bank which has had a monopoly for all its life.

For those who are not far away, the 1920-1921 Class Picnic is again scheduled for Bob Burroughs Canterbury (N.H.) farm on July 14. Put it on your calendar.

And so long until June.

Secretary, New Boston Rd. Norwich, Vt. 05055

Class Agent, Box 247 El Prado, New Mexico 87529