1939

Regrettably we report the death of Jack Atwood on July 1, a result of a brain tumor. The grim reaper continues to take good men from the ranks of the Class on almost a monthly basis. (See Obituaries).

This past month, in a fit of energy we sent along some 60-odd reply postcards to men whose names have not recently appeared in this column - our little attempt to force-feed the news bag. Three replies received to date. One from George Adams, an insurance man par cxcellence, now having the C.L.U. following his name as of 9/71. George is living in Houston, Texas, and is associated with the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. His son Cupe graduated in 1972 from Texas A & M, is married, and also in the insurance business but with a competitive firm. His daughter Betsy is in her senior year of High School of Performing and Visual Arts, majoring in dance (expecially ballet). Her aim is for the bright lights of Naw York.

Word comes from Buck Ewing that he so out his medical surgical business in Honolulu after some 12 years, and in 1971 moved to Pal Springs, Calif., where he tackled the real estate biz. He became interested in prestressed median concrete barriers used on super highways, and says the business is progressing. One little thing leads to another, and Buck is now working on building busses for urban transportation under specifications of the office of defense transportation. Buck and wife Emily have four children aged 29-24-19-17, two boys, two girls. Buck also reports seeing Moose Taylor a few times this winter.

From our nation's capitol Ben Eckerson catches us up on his life. "I retired from U.S. Dept. of Labor last year and claim to be an occasional consultant on computer systems as applied to manpower and employment. Actually I am being kept by my wife of 24 years. Louise, and am a house husband. We have there daughters (two married) and grandchildren." We asked about awards, and Ben admits that he and Louise have earned "awards and publications up to here but none of general interest." On a freighter trip to Chile in 1971, Ben almost tripped over Allende in Valpariso, but "a few guns and bayonets corrected our error."

Bob Kalaidiian who has been director of personnel for CBS since 1950 has just been appointed vice president, personnel, CBS/Records Group. As such he will be responsible for all day-to-day personnel activities and plant personnel functions throughout the Group, which has the largest number of employees of any CBS unit.

Red Jensen's widow has moved to a new address and may be reached at Box 11, Wilmington. Mass. 01887, as of this past December. We received some information from Dartmouth in San Francisco indicating that the first college conference in 15 years will be held in that city May 17-19. Ample time for recreation and postwinter rehabilitation amid San Fran's many delights - cultural, culinary and curious. Cost they say is low, and the welcome mat is out to all Dartmouths who might wish to be on hand to hear an outstanding list of speakers starting with President Kemeny.

While on the subject of up-coming events, this is the final reminder that our 35th Reunion is lust around the corner. We'll be gathering with the Class of '38 and '40 and Messrs Cornie Miller and Bill Webster and their company have blueprinted a fine looking schedule of events to unfold over June 10 through 12. It is still not too late to join the group of classmates already registered. Send along your deposit and spend a happy few days reliving those "good days" with all the "good guys." See you there!!!

Secretary,777 West St. Pittsfild, Mass. 01201

Class Agent, E.I. Dupont Co., Nemours Bldg. Wilmington, Del. 19898