1933's 40th

Without exception all of the class members and wives attending have acclaimed the 40th as the most successful, rewarding, and pleasurable Reunion for the Class of 1933 to date.

Throughout the mid-week reunion period, June 11-14, there was great and endless enthusiasm for the joyous facilities and programs as arranged by Bill Dewey and his Reunion Committee; SidStoneman, your Class President; and the College.

An outstanding total of 119 classmates assembled, plus 108 wives and others, bringing total attendance to 227. Watch for the next issue of the Class Notes in which Bob Fox will carry a full list of those attending. We were happy to see so many members and their wives who had not found it possible to attend recent reunions. We likewise missed those of you who were unable to come.

The program was happily launched late Monday with a social hour at the Class Tent on the Fairweather mall, preceding the fine Alumni Dinner at Thayer Hall and informal visiting in the President's garden. Later, many attended the Glee Club concert, or enjoyed being with old friends, and a good group gathered at the tent for singing, dancing, and a happy time in general.

Tuesday morning Rev. T. V. Purcell officiated at a well attended and inspiring Memorial Service, in memory of the 112 departed classmates. This was followed by an informative address by President Kemeny in Spaulding Auditorium.

At the Class Meeting in 105 Dartmouth Hall, the retiring class officers and the class agent, class notes editor, and bequest chairman presented brief reports covering their activities for the past five years. Also, by unanimous action, those attending voted to establish a 1933 Scholarship Fund, with an initial gift to the College of $5,000 from the Class Treasury. It is hoped that over a period of years the Fund can be increased through additional class or individual gifts so that the Fund income will provide meaningful, unrestricted scholarship aid.

The following slate of Class Officers and Executive Committee Members, as presented by the Nominating Committee, were elected: President, George N. Farrand; Secretary, George P. Drowne Jr.; Treasurer, A. Samuel Cunningham; Executive Committee, Alva Z. Alden, Robert B. Allen, S. Heagan Bayles, Wesley H. Beattie, Charles J. Chapman, Stewart N. Durkee, Edward T. Foley, Jr., Wood R. Foster, Samuel A. Gass, Francis A. Harrington, E. Clifford Johnson, Judson T. Pierson, F. Fuller Ripley, Carl E. Rugen, John M. Scanlan, Henry P. Smith 3rd, Mansfield D. Sprague, Randolph E. Valensi. [missing text] for the second day in a row, caused Bill Dewey to move the "Picnic" to the temporary Clubhouse of Quechee Lakes, in Quechee, Vt. You can believe that the rain failed to dampen either the thirst or appetites of the "1933 Assembly" in the slightest, and we are deeply indebted to Quechee Lakes for their excellent facilities and hospitality. As usual, this was great fun.

Wednesday morning a panel discussion was sponsored by 1933 on "Directions in the Post War 70's", with John Monagan (Moderator), VanCollins, Manny Sprague, Mrs. J. Warren Braley ('33) and Dr. "Swede" Branson. This was a provocative, high-level discussion with thoughtful contributions from the floor.

Undoubtedly the most stirring event and the Reunion pinnacle was the Class Dinner at Alumni Hall. David Orr, representing the College, presented 1933 with the Class of 1930 Cup for the largest Class attendance among the mid-week reuning classes of 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1933; Bill Dewey received the well merited Alumni Award for outstanding service to Class, College and Community; the Award was made by Vincent W. Jones '52, Alumni Council President, and Bill's citation accompanying the Award appears elsewhere in these pages. Wes Beattie, as Class Agent, announced total contributions and pledges to the Alumni Fund of over $140,000 toward our $150,000 objective. (By the time you read this, we are confident that the total receipts will be in excess of the $150,000 goal). Thanks to Wes' strong leadership, this represents approximately three times the amount regularly contributed to the Alumni Fund, and is a new Dartmouth record for the 40th Reunion Class; President Kemeny paid high tribute to the outstanding financial and general support of the Class of 1933 to the ongoing needs and aspirations of the College.

This was a fabulous "40th" - as it was - and we look forward with even greater joy and expectation to our next Reunion.

CLASS SECRETARY