1950
March lived up to its promise, but only if you were lucky enough to be within commuting range of the extreme reaches of northern New England The snows in Stowe were bountiful; at Sugarbush and its environs, adequate; elsewhere, zilch. Only rain in uncommon quantities. Or delightfully warm days with nary a breeze. The scourges of March, ill tempered winds, were stayed. For the first time in my memory the forsythia bloomed. Just outside Washington the parkways glowed with fields of daffodils. And the cherry blossoms cast a delicate pink contrast to the rampaging muddy river in the background.
Just before he died a year ago Don Cook had written a minute message to Joe Medlicott. We both relayed the message then, yet its question remains timely. Don had noted Cal Sia's activity as commissioner of public health in Hawaii. Cal had reported being involved with drug abuse legislation and "... hopeful of coming up with some pertinent changes in [Hawaii's] policies and care." Don's job as probation officer brought him a number of narcotics cases. Since New York's narcotics addiction and control centers had had limited success, he had been curious to hear Cal's assessment of Hawaii's progress. Don's concern continues.
Jim Meyers has been elected to the board of directors of not only the First National Bank of Palm Beach but also the Miller Development Co. His principal occupation is chief operating officer of Flagler Systems, Inc., which owns and operates a few posh joints such as the Breakers, the Ponce de Leon Lodge, and Golf Club in St. Augustine, and the Flagler Inn on Paradise Island, The Bahamas. Obviously, if you are thinking of vacationing in the area, your choices have been narrowed. Jim's latest appointment may have some little connection with the fact that his wife Bunny is the daughter of A. N. Miller, one of the founders of the development company. Jim and Bunny live with their four sons in Palm Beach. He may hustle an occasional tennis game with the guests!
Although he was born in New York and still lives there, it took a news item out of Nashville. Tenn., to catch up with Ray DeVoe. Way back in '47 Ray spent the summer working for-Spencer Trask and Co., a brokerage firm that traces its roots back to 1868. After graduation Ray fulfilled a four-year stint with the Navy before returning to N.Y. and the brokerage business. He became manager of the stock department in '67, vp in '68. and director in '69. Ray authors the firm's market bulletin, an assignment he may disavow in today's downward churning market, and also contributes to its weekly research notes. He and Anne, whom he married back in those early postr-Navy days, have at least one son - the news from Nashville just is not too dependable. His picture indicates he must be doing something right, for he appears to he as trim as ever
After ten years in the Boston area Skip and Eugenie (E) Fauver moved to the Midwest and Toledo. The family still misses the East. Something in that nostalgia touches me, since even Jersey differs in climate and atmosphere as well as distance from Boston and New England. But opportunities knocked, and he responded, returning to his native Ohio to become president of the Cast Sheet Division of Swedlow, Inc. In 1972 he purchased control and assumed the presidency of Great Lakes Structural Concrete products, which manufactures prestressed and precast concrete products for the construction industry. It is a new and exciting form of structural material. Despite the fact that his firm takes all his time, he has seen Bruce Parker and Jim Moore on trips back to the Bay State. In Toledo he has seen Clint Mauk and Hal Fitkin. Tennis and paddle keep him in trim. Daughter Betsy, oldest of five, has applied to Dartmouth. Imagine that!
A comfortable 3BR, 3BATH APT (who needs a 5BR house when all the whelps are whelped) bounded by Bronxville Lake and the Penn Central is the new abode for Howie and Cynthia Watts. Forever he has been president of Adstat Co., Inc., which performs photostat and photocopy services for advertising agencies close to his six plants. His board let (or forced, if you listen to Cynthia) him to take a month's vacation this year. The report: cold and rainy in Florida; Disney World great; 15 inches of snow in the Carolinas. Howie's daughter Shelley, a graduate of William and Mary, lives in Durham with her law-student husband. Howard Jr. attends the University of South Carolina and is a member of its diving team. Ron Keenhold, current Big Green swimming coach, was his first mentor off the board. Howie sees Phil Chase upon occasion, golfs and bowls when he can, and subcontracts his labor for apartment redecorating as Cynthia wills.
Dick Dale is the new director of corporate personnel for Johnson & Johnson. He joined the company from Restoflex Corporation, Roseland, N.J., where he had been for 22 years, most recently as executive vice president. Dick is a member of the New Jersey State Board of Mediation, a past president and current director of the Employers Association of New Jersey, and a member of the Policy Committee, Flurocarbon Division, Society of Plastics Industries. His alma mater has not been neglected, though, for Dick has served on the class executive committee and as assistant class agent for some 15 years.
Tidbits here and there: Bill Clark has suddenly turned up in London with PHH Management Services, Ltd. And word from the other side of the world indicates that Don Geis continues to enjoy Tokyo after almost two decades. Jim Nye notes that history repeats itself, particularly if you observe one of your offspring retracing your undergraduate experiences. What Resistoflex has lost, Johnson & Johnson has gained in luring DickDale to be vp of personnel relations. After 20 years Ted Bamberger is a father again; Brent Adrian arrived in January. Gerry Sarno enjoyed a weekend at Skidmore with daughter Lisa. Nob Hovde and Dick McSorley met on powder in the glades at Killington. The new president of Argus-Greenwood, Inc., a general commercial printer in Albany, is Brooks Barvoets. The suspense list includes Don Brown and Len Matless, who has prospected for a new home in Hanover.
One of the pleasures of this office is the chance to correspond with members of other Dartmouth classes as well as with '50-ites. A recent note from a '2l alumnus is worth reporting. After 50 years the old traditions are keen memories. Their loss is painful. Although he has objected to many of the changes in recent years, he writes, "... I still support MY alma mater, for I can only have one no matter what any administration does that may displease me." Or, in a paraphrase of JoeMedlicott's newsletter: Dartmouth is today.
This year's Alumni Fund has moved out briskly under the guidance of Sandy McCulloch. And the class is reaching for the stars with Jack Harned getting us off to a great early start. Have you been counted? Why not write your check now. Last year this note arrived: "I can't remember receiving any request. But please forward this small amount along. It's an improvement over last year; and as my four boys get out of college, I hope to improve upon that amount." You need no request to echo the sentiment.
Now spring should be in full flower wherever you are. Daylight savings stretches out the evening. Time to sharpen your strokes in anticipation of summer. Have a good season.
Secretary, Hillcrest Rd. Ridgewood, N.J. 07450
Class Agent, Bedford Advisors, 230 Park Ave New York, N.Y. 10017
