1920
Already the College has moved into the sixth year of its third century and Dr. John Kemeny is nearing the fifth year in office as the end of February 1975 approaches. How swiftly time moves! It seems only yesterday that 1920 celebrated its 50th anniversary, yet we are now readying ourselves for 20's 55th (Roundup) in June 1975, Commencement weekend. The Class will hear more about this throughout the coming year via Al Foley's Twenty and via communications from the committee on arrangements. That committee consists of BillCarter and Dal Dalrymple, co-chairmen; PhilGross, registrar; Al Foley, publicity through Twenty: Ken Spalding, treasurer, replacing Frank Moulton; John Amsden, memorial program; Lyon Southworth and Bud Weymouth, 1975 directory. This core group will be assisted by officers and executive committeemen, and many other men and women in the 1920 family.
In retrospect we must acknowledge with pleasureable pride the performance of the Class in the 1974 Alumni Fund effort. We not only exceeded our total dollar quota but also additionally participated heavily in our pro-rated Challenge Fund dollars earned. Congratulations to Jack Mayer and his aides.
A fine delegation of classmates were present at the dedication of the new Medical School facilities made possible through the McGaws, the Chilcotts, and the Baketels last May. Attending wer the Dalrymples, the Chilcotts, the Grosses, the Amsdens, Al Foley, Frank Corbin, Bud Weymouth, Sherry Baketel, Dr. Jack Lappin and his son, and the Dr. Spence Snedecors. Dr. Curt Miller, unable to be present, sent a telegram.
By a unanimous vote on May 22, 1974 the trustees of the Riverview Hospital in Red Bank, N.J., honored James S. Parkes their honorary chairman, by dedicating to him the private pavilion in the east wing of that hospital the Parkes Pavilion. Jim has served - and continues to serve - that hospital for more than 40 years. He was its president from 1949-1960 and honorary chairman from 1960 to the present time. The high prestige of the Riverview Hospital owes much to Jim's leadership, his energetic devotion, and perceptive foresight. This great extra-curricular activity on Jim's part must have had deep influence on the life of his son James S. '57 now a physician in New York City. One of our sources of this information was from Jim's fellow townsman, Warren Turner, in Rumson, N.J.
Just prior to the above event, on April 26, Jim and Grace Parkes celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, an important milestone in their lives. Our belated congratulations to the happy couple!
May 24, 1974, confides Gro Plowman, marked the 50th wedding anniversary of his marriage to Genifred Homer, sister of Warren Homer '21. Gro first met Genifred in 1922 at the Ponkapaug Pond Shelter in the Blue Hill region south of Boston where Gro, his mother, and KenEmery had driven in the Plowman 1920 Chewy to join Warren and his sister. Thus began an association and friendship that culminated two years later in marriage and a very happy life thereafter. An especially nice surprise for the Plowmans came from Danbury, N.H., where they have long been summer residents at their farm near Ragged Mountain. Nearly 50 neighbors signed a Golden Wedding card which was personally delivered to the Plowmans at their home in Portland, Me., by Myrl Phelps and his wife. Myrl was Gro's farm manager for nearly 40 years and he gladly carried this warm tribute from old Danbury friends and neighbors to Gro and Genifred. A heart-warming gesture from dear country friends in New Hampshire!
From Charlie Sargent came in early July a note that the Sargents at long last made the rail trip to and from the Canadian Northwest. Despite the grandeur of the scenery Charlie confesses that he likes New England scenery best. Indeed, it has that intimate charm that is very special to all New Englanders, Charlie.
Fourteen miles south of Hanover, off 1-89, lies Eastman-on-Grantham, N.H. where Patand Nancy Holbrook have moved into their new home on Troon Drive South in Eastman. What an inviting setting for their usual post-football game fiesta following Dartmouth-Princeton!
Elected to the board of directors of WICN, Worcester, Mass. public radio station serving Central New England at 90.5 FM is Dr. Erwin C. Miller. Dr. Miller recently retired from medical practice after 42 years of service in Worcester. Congratulations, Doc, on your entry into the radio world!
Mrs. George H. Macomber (Hazel) spent two months renewing friendships in New England before returning to her home in Florida. She was in Hanover for our Post-50th reunion and later attended the 1920-1921 Canterbury, N.H., fiesta. In both places she met a number of 1920 people.
Adios, amigos!
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