1938

Who of us could fail to recognize this well-preserved master-mariner as Steams MacNutt? As reported in a Sarasota, Fla., newspaper, Stearns was inducted in March as the new commander of the Sarasota Power Squadron. One of the largest of the 408 units of the United States Power Squadrons, Stearns' Sarasota unit is currently giving a free course in safe boating procedures and small boat handling to a class of some 190 area residents. In his letter accompanying the press release and picture Stearns noted that his commandership is the result of twelve years of work in the Power Squadron much of it before he and Barbara moved to Sarasota in 1968.

His letter continued,"Our four children and their mates, one from Anchorage, Alaska, one from Andover, Mass., one from Yorkshire, England, and one from Brandenton, Fla., were all assembled for the first time in six years to see their old man take the Bridge." Congratulations, Stearns, on what must surely have been a proud and happy occasion. The Commander concluded, "We . . . would welcome hearing from anybody who would like to have a 41' Hatteras with a Dartmouth green shear strake tie up at their front door. I would have an Indian symbol on it too but I understand that this is not allowed. What absolute nonsense!!!"

Ted Thome, whose stationery identifies him as Assistant to the Dean for Communications, of the Dartmouth Medical School, transmits the information that Scotty Scotford did the designing of the history of the Medical School, just published by the University Press of New England. Ted goes on to say, "The book was produced by the Vermont Printing Company, and this gave Scotty and me a chance to go to Brattleboro to call on the printing company's president, Dick Sherwin. It was a fine mini-reunion, very enjoyable all around."

I acknowledge with sincere appreciation to Treasurer Gus Southworth receipt from him of a number of notes and comments which classmates have sent him with their class dues. For instance, Herb Rathbun is not only head of an insurance business and vice president of Westerly Savings and Loan, but also Assistant Chief of the Westerly Fire Department; Bob and Sally Manegold have a son who's a Dartmouth sophomore; Bob Reeve succumbed to the blandishments of that Quechee development and is building there; Jack Donovan writes, "After over 12 years in Scandinavia, Norway, and Denmark, I was transferred to GM's European Headquarters in London in July. The new job involves a lot of travelling in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, but it should be interesting."

Johnny Duguid checks in as follows: "Sorry to be tardy in getting up the dues. However, I've had a rough year which has included three stays in the Stamford, Ct., Hospital. Hope to get in shape for reunion. Home at present, taking it easy, and slowly improving." Very sorry for the health problems, Johnny, and hope that convalescence is being followed by complete recovery. MaiMallory had, at time of writing, recently been to Sugarbush, Vt., to ski and celebrate his 21-year-old daughter's birthday. In December Mai went to Switzerland with his youngest son's hockey team; '38ers he had recently seen included Reno,McKinnon, Beck, Mays, and Reeve, plus Merriam '39 and Camerer '37. And Bob Stearns notes as follows: "Working hard in sales for Bridgeport Brass - lots of problems - prices, deliveries, unhappy customers - but enjoy it a great deal. Saw Art Soule and Whitney Mays in New Haven last Nov. They look great, no signs of old age."

Thank you, Gus. (It could be argued with some cogency that the Class might save money by abolishing the office of Secretary and letting Gus be Sec-Treas.; but considering our salaries it is questionable how much would be saved.)

From another source, which requests anonymity but is usually reliable, comes word that EdWhite is still looking for the shoes he won from Knapp Bros, at our 20th Reunion auction.

My predecessor as class secretary, Fred Becker, sent me a copy of his letter to Gus with his dues. Fred reports that he's been on a local Dartmouth-prospects interviewing committee for going-on 20 years and that "this year we were suddenly swamped with outstanding applicants, and Dartmouth has become the number ONE choice. I understand that this is true in several areas." Fred attributes Dartmouth's rise to several reasons, "... and not just coeducation. They are very enthusiastic about the Dartmouth Plan. They believe that our work with computers and President Kemeny's book have made Dartmouth preeminent in the field of math." Apparently concern with ecology and the environment is linked with Dartmouth in the minds of many applicants. "Another good reason seems to be the upgrading and improved image of the Dartmouth Medical School."

If what Fred says is true, and true nationwide, it should be heart-warming to all loyal Dartmouth alumni.

Secretary, Box 187, Damariscotta, Me. 04543

Class Agent, 15 Damon Road Holder); Mass. 01520