1915

Let me start this edition of class notes by urging you, every classmate and every widow, to set aside the dates of June 6-8, 1975 and plan to come back to Hanover at that time for our important 60-Year Reunion. This may be the last scheduled Reunion so we hope to make it one of the best. Dormitory rooms will be available, but if you wish to stay at The Inn, get your reservation in early. We will look forward to seeing you there.

The writer and his wife were honored by a visit from George Ingalls this past summer. George came east to help Dave and PegHitchcock celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. George then continued his travels by embarking on a trip to Scandinavia. A welcome greeting came from Chuck Ingram. When he learned that Sammy Sanborn was a neighbor of mine at Rossmoor in New Jersey he wrote asking me to pass on his regards to Sammy, which I did.

A reprint from The Association of PetroleumGeologists Bulletin, dated March 1974, has come to my desk. It contained a beautiful tribute to Jack Ferguson who had been one of the leading spirits of this organization all during his active professional career as a petroleum geologist. I wish there were space to share the entire article with you.

Classmates will be saddened to learn of the death of Paul Sargent who passed away July 16. See the obituary section for details.

The writer was fortunate enough to be in the New York City vicinity at the time of the memorial service for Speed Granger. Dr. Jesse Lyons of the Riverside Church, of which Speed and Virginia were members, gave a very effective eulogy, citing the pioneering with which a black doctor was faced in that early era in Brooklyn. It sood out as one of the outstanding examples of the contribution which various members of 1915 have made to the social growth of our nation.

Classmates must be gratified at the result of the Alumni Fund. Although 1915 did not win a Green Derby, it made a commendable showing. No explanation has been forthcoming as to why such a high objective was set for our class in comparison with 1916 and others.

I am sure that many of you are as pleased as I am to get occasional letters from George Martin. He is doing a tremendous job keeping in touch with classmates. We will try, in the future, to pass on to you some of the items he collects. In the meantime I would be very glad to hear from you. News items are needed for this column.

Secretary, 224-B Old Nassau Rd„ Rossmoor Jamesburg, N.J. 08831

Treasurer, 54 Warren Ave. Plymouth, Mass. 02360