1935

As those new-car commercials so eloquently proclaim, this is THE CLINCHER! If you're holding back on Reunion because of inflation, the state of the economy, or concern for the future ... don't! These very topics particularly as they relate to those of us already retired, or soon to retire will be the subject of a far-reaching seminar that will highlight our big 40th Reunion, June 9 to 12.

Dero Saunders who, as executive editor of Forbes magazine, is no mean authority himself - is recruiting a panel of outstanding business and financial men for this discussion. You could pay big money to hear men of this calibre at an AMA seminar, but it's all included in the package price for our four-day get-together. Good news about this, too! Harry Ferries and his committee promise to keep the tab within the price charged last year by the Class of 1934. For two of you, it's no more than a three-night hotel bill in New York!

The four-day program will have something for everyone. Golf, tennis, bridge, a tea dance and shore dinner at the Lake Morey Inn. Nostalgia, in a special program of reminiscenses on film, being prepared by Maury Rapf. A cocktail party and banquet, with the presentation of some very well deserved awards Wednesday night. A memorial service for deceased classmates. Concerts by the Glee Club, the Dartmouth Aires (they used to be the Injunaires) and the Distractions (they're girls!). Music-to-dance-by, played by The Moles, led by Fred Haas, Lowell's son. All this, plus the seminar, included.in the package price. Who can resist?

Final plans were hammered out in late January, as Anne and Harry Ferries hosted the committee and their wives for cocktails and dinner. Besides the official decisions, two other pieces of news developed. Harry and Anne announced that they are selling their home, in Weston, Mass., and have bought a condominium unit next door to Babs and RegBankart at Heritage Village in Southbury, Conn. They'll be moving down this spring.

Also, it was revealed that Bob Hage has been recruited by the government to serve as director of the Basic Grants Training project in Washington. He'll be organizing state programs to reach college financial aid and business officers, and high school guidance officers, training them to administer the federal financial aid program for students. Bob and Henrietta have taken an apartment near DuPont circle, and will be in Washington until May. Bob continues his part-time work with the College, and they'll keep their permanent residence in Hanover.

Frank Specht, our regional chairman in Washington, writes: "Ran into Jim and MarianBerkey at the Kennedy Center during intermission. They definitely plan to attend our 40th, but first are leaving for a trip to Hawaii and the Orient. Karl Dollak will be there, too, as will Edand Alice Neff. Ed still is with the Republican Congressional Committee, but reports that there are not enough Republicans left in Congress to start a rumor.

"Hugh and Cia Wolff hope to combine reunion with a trip to see their son graduate from Harvard. Hugh still is working with the Foreign Affairs Division, in the Library of Congress, supplying Congressional Committees with background studies and other research data."

Bobb Chaney reports that, of four classmates in the Twin Cities area, three definitely will be at Reunion - Dud Russell, George Hoke and himself. "The fourth, Bob Stone, has a son who is celebrating his sth reunion at Williams in June. While Bob currently says no, we're working on him, and his son's reunion gives us leverage."

Jack AuWerter, our head agent, called from Cleveland to report that the Alumni Fund is off to a good start. He and Len Bryant, who heads up our special reunion giving effort, have had excellent commitments from our big givers and the first 10 put us over the $100,000 mark. Not bad, considering the times!

While Jack couldn't confirm who is planning on Reunion, he came up with news about several Clevelanders whom we haven't heard from in some time. Dan Swander, though retired, pinchhits in season as an H & R Block tax consultant. Bill Crouse is a frequent contributor to the Vox Pop columns in the Cleveland Plain Dealer.Jack Steffens is a chemist at Sohio. Jim Hughes continues to phase down at Diamond Shamrock, moving from chairman of the board to chairman of the executive committee. JackPetrequin has bought a 40-acre stand and new home "out Kirtland way," and seems to be preparing for a more sedentary life.

Jack also forwarded a clipping from the Cleveland Plain Dealer, honoring BunkieKnudsen as Cleveland's businessman of the year. In three short years, Bunkie revitalized White Motor Company, turning it from a $25-milliona-year loser to a $1-billion giant, now earning

over $25 million. At the same time, he has become heavily involved in civic activities and serves on the board of half a dozen major corporations. Quite a tribute!

Art Banford found his way to Chicago in late January, and brought news of the New York clan. The Sherwoods retreated to Antigua for a rest after Jean helped organize a lunch for 500 from the Westchester County Federation of Women's Clubs, and Al had been elected treasurer of the Lawrence Hospital in Bronxville.

Carl Spengeman is winding down his insurance activities "I'm in late, long lunches, talk to people I want to, etc." and he and Beeb are planning their first excursion to England in April. Lou Bookheim and Harriet toured Scandinavia last fall, and touched base with some Norwegian bankers for a U.S. client who had struck oil in the North Sea. Lou reports the Norwegian government has such a grip on things no one can make any money. In recent weeks, Lou has bumped into BillFeingold, still in coffee, and Bernie Jankoff, "who looks exactly as he did in undergraduate days."

Bamford's Chicago visit drew a dozen of us to lunch at the University Club. A few tid-bits: BobMorris was father of the bride, as daughter Courtney married a classmate from Ohio Wesleyan. Ted Huck, off to Palm Desert on vacation, is making plans to retire at year-end. Jim Oughton is off to the Orient Thailand and Japan on business.

One sad note. Ray Morgan, a pioneer announcer in television, died January 5 of cancer. Ray was involved in some of TV's biggest shows in the 1950's and early 1960'5, but devoted much of his time and talent in recent years to deserving causes. The Class extends its sympathy to Ruie and their daughter.

See you next month. Meanwhile, talk up reunion. We want everyone THERE!

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