1941

Here's a grand note from the sister of someone we remember:

"As wife of a Dartmouth grad (Bud Raymond, '40), and sister of the late Bill "Spider" Spinney '41,1 hope this will be a good updater on Spider's family. His widow Jean, and three children survived him. Susan was married several years ago to lan Meldrum, a delightful Canadian. They live in Vancouver, where he works for Xerox. Scott was married more than a year ago, after graduating with honors from the Univ. of Colorado. He and Judy now live in Lake Park, Fla., where he works for Pratt & Whitney. Fred had two years at a junior college in Colorado and now works in construction there.

"Jean is just great. She works as a nurse for a doctor in Denver. She is thinking of selling her home and buying a condo in Denver, now that the kids have moved onward and upward. Sincerely, Sue Spinney Raymond, 140 Fuller Way, Winnetka, Ill."

I am sure many will remember Spider, though he died not long after World War II - excellent company, and distinguished for a ready smile.

The mail has also yielded photos, and several from Phil Hall are first fruits of the Class of '41 Photo Contest ... send us your genial snaps, for Prizes, Publication, and Recognition.

As is his way, Dick Hill quietly stepped into the role of Trustee of the College in late April. I have much enjoyed running into Dick and Polly from time to time, at vacation spots, regional meetings and in Hanover; along with Les Davis he is probably the least changed in appearance, with a manner marked by unassuming good humor. He is chairman and chief executive of the First National Bank of Boston; and was class president for a term during the post-war period.

Joe Guidrey has been elected president and chief executive officer of Tokheim Corporation, makers of gasoline station equipment. He was also reelected to the post of treasurer. Formerly executive vice president and treasurer, Joe joined Tokheim as controller in 1964, advancing to vice president and treasurer, corporate secretary, and a member of the board of directors. The Guidreys live at 6829 Mohican Trail in Watertown, Mass.

Is THERE A LIFE AFTER DARTMOUTH?

Signs with this provocative phrase were placed about the campus before the Class of '41 first session of its Career Guidance Program, April 26-27, the candid career counseling mentioned previously in this space. The question was without doubt coined by the fertile ruminations of Bruce Friedlich, who founded the program and who joined Dick Hill, Chuck Bolte, and EM McMillan on a panel for the opening meeting.

Each gave a digest of his experiences, and the gathering, for 150 juniors and seniors, was. then given over to questions. These took the meeting far beyond its original schedule; apart from countless questions on jobs, Dick was interrogated by a "Daily Dartmouth" reporter who had written at length on his extensive corporate connections. Dick replied in detail, giving, examples of big corporation responsibility and of successful starts at creating opportunities for minorities, wider training, and the effort to create a model Polaroid operation in South Africa.

Prof. Charles McLane and I joined the quartet in the evening to talk on a less formal basis with around 65 students, at the Outing Club House. A dinner was given there by the Class of '73, John Hauge, New York, president, which was the campus sponsor of the program. Next morning, we talked with one to three individuals, at length.

I will report in more detail next time on this event, which was supported by Class of '41 funds and attracted wide comment on campus because it was a deliberate effort and because of its candor (I spent 90 minutes of a long discussion with one senior re news reporting on disadvantages - he still wants it). Probably the next program will be held in the fall, rather than spring, with more emphasis on inviting juniors. Al Cook, Associate in the College Secretary's Office, gave invaluable assistance of all kinds.

Changes of address: James C. Bailey, to 6492 Avenida Manana, La Jolla, Calif. 92037; Chuck Bolte, Dresden, Maine; Bruce Muir, Box 790, Kissimmee, Fla. 32741; Richard Borella, 25 Buckingham Ridge Rd., Wilton, Conn. 06897; Donald Lade, RFD 1, Box 8, Pomfret Center, Conn. 06259; John A. Lockwood, 84 Ash St., Manchester, N.H. 03104. Bud Martin, out in Webster Groves, Mo., in a class dues payment note to Lou Young, sends "warm greetings to all. So do I, with the thought that you can attend to two matters with one mailing, so why not enclose those photos with your check to the Alumni' Fund?

Secretary, Box 108, Concord, N.H. 03301

Class Agent, Box 10, Red Hook, N.Y. 12571