1952

One of the hazards of writing this column each month is the possibility of incorrectly stating some facts about our classmates. However, it has the side benefit of increasing mail and news of the class. So, as long as the error does not unfairly hurt anyone, it may be a technique we will use from time to time.

All of this is our indirect way of reporting that we did make an error in reporting on the ac- tivities of Jay Stahl a couple of months ago. Jay, an attorney for Union Carbide Corporation, has frequently moved around in his building and each time we get an address change with only the floor of his building changed. My first error was in reporting his address as the Pan Am building when everyone knows Union Carbide has its own beautiful building a block or so away. Secondly, I cast aspersions on the reasons for this series of moves when, it turns out in a note from Jay, there are very logical reasons for the moves.

It seems Jay has, on occasion, been located with UC in Tuxedo, N.Y. (elev. 700), Uravan, Colo. (elev. 3,000), and Mexico City (elev. 7,300) and these moves are merely attempts on the part of Jay and the company to find the right level in their 50-story building which best correlates with his middle ear. Jay added that he and his son spent an enjoyable time climbing mountains in the Grand Tetons last summer and that a member of the class of '54 was their guide. My apologies for the errors and thanks for the clarification.

You may recall that Charles Dey became president of Choate School-Rosemary Hall in Wallingford, Conn., this year after serving as head of the Tucker Foundation in Hanover for the past several years. We recently read an article in The New York Times commenting on the adjustments Choate and other preparatory schools are having to make in the '7os. The article is very complimentary about the results at Choate and about Doc Dey's successful first year. We'd be happy to send a copy of the article to anyone who requests. (The request must be accompanied by current information about the classmate, his family, and his activities.)

In early February we had the pleasure of attending the first official Dartmouth function in New York since we have joined facilities in the Yale Club (Vanderbilt Ave. at 44th St.). The occasion was a football smoker where we had the opportunity to see the '73 season reviewed on film and hear from both Seaver Peters and Jake Crouthamel. The smoker was well attended but I caught only Dan Gutterman and Bob Schuldt from our class. The facilities at the Yale Club are excellent and, since we are accepted as full members, it should be considered by all members of our class who live in the New York area or those who come to N.Y. on business from time to time. There are resident and nonresident memberships available.

Bob Schuldt reminded me that we are close to the annual Alumni Fund drive when he mentioned that he had volunteered his services for this year's campaign. Jack Barclay, our new Head Agent, has his plans well underway and we can't emphasize too strongly how important this 60th anniversary drive will be. Hopefully, everyone will seriously consider a maximum contribution to the College. Jack has organized his campaign on a regional basis to give everyone a good chance to assist. If you would like to participate please get in touch with him right away at 609 N. Second St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64501. You may also wish to contact one of the regional agents, Phil Benton in Birmingham, Mich.; Ed Blair in Hamden, Conn.; JohnCreamer in Prairie Village, Kan. (Kansas City) or Ray Hinds, in West Acton, Mass. On the West Coast you can contact Vince Jones in Long Beach and down south contact MerrittTaylor in Fort Lauderdale. In the New York area Bart Lombardi in Wilton, Conn., is our man and a little farther south Ray Pierce of Annapolis, Md., is our regional agent. Dan VanDorn, Short Hills, N.J., can also be contacted around the New York area. Hank Waters will be glad to hear from anyone at his location in Buffalo, N.Y. European residents can contact Bill Price in Woking, Eng. (U.K.). Get in touch and they'll be grateful for your help.

More than 30 members of our class live in the San Francisco area. It is, therefore, appropriate that our class should play a prominent role in the upcoming "Dartmouth in San Francisco" seminar on May 17-19. This three-day weekend event will feature as it's theme "Critical Choices in America for the Decade Ahead" and will include presentations by President Kemeny, and several professors from the College. There will also be several very attractive social events appropriate to San Francisco such as a Bay tour, dinner in Chinatown, another dinner in a famous mansion, etc. The combination and the time of year plus a very modest fee make it an event everyone should consider. Jack Clow,Jack Shuman, and Pete Zischke are the committee planning this weekend or you can contact Derek Knudsen ('65), Suite 2424, One California St., S.F., Calif. 94111.

All too often we seem to report facts associated with business or professional news of classmates. We'd like to take time to pay tribute to Steve and Ann Mandel of our town, Darien, Conn., for their continuous community service. Ann is a very active member of the Darien School Board which is responsible for almost 6,000 students in high school, two junior highs, and a half dozen elementary schools. Steve, meanwhile, not only operates his industrial business but also serves as president of the Darien United Fund. Their community service is much appreciated and we'd like to hear more of these stories. Write us.

Class Secretary, 40 Hamilton Lane Darien, Conn. 06820

Class Agent, 609 North Second St. St. Joseph, Mo. 64502