1934
I have lots of goodies that I have received here in Florida, and want to thank those of you who have taken the time to write me and send news clippings.
There are a few addresses that are new. BobAllabough has moved to 1 Garret Mountain Plaza, 8th Floor, West Paterson, N.J. 07424. Dr. Ed Bishop now resides at 18 Oxford Apts., Banbury Lane, Chapel Hill, N.C. 27514. (.Really the same address I gave last month, onlyunscrambled. Ed.) Dan Colesworthy Jr., is now at 462 Mountain Ave., Westfield, N.J. 07090. Mel Earl moved to 2004 S. Federal Highway, Apt 301-D, Boynton Beach, Fla. 33435. BillRench moved to 10411 Clayton Road, Suite 311, Le Chateau Village, St. Louis, Mo. 63131. And one of my roomies, Bob Terhune moved into a new house, he and his Che built at RR#1, Box 3-A-1, Edwards, Ill. 61528.
We, that is the Class, had a very nice note from Margaret Noble, thanking us for the gift of a book for Dartmouth Library in memory of Art Noble. She also had written the AlumniMagazine office to request a copy of the picture of Art in the obituary column, and instead of a copy, the original picture was sent on its way to Margaret.
A news clipping from the Ansonia, Conn., Seminal (complete with picture) tells of the planned retirement of Henry Martorano as of the end of the school year. Henry has been principal of the high school since 1969, and prior to that, had been vice principal for five years and had taught French, Italian, English, Civics, and History at the school for 25 years, making a total of 36 years service for the school. I know the many friends in Ansonia wish you well. Henry, and that the contributions you have made will be a lasting tribute to your wonderful record.
Bill Reid, headmaster at South Boston High School, continues to draw nothing but raves in the Boston Press. I received another five column spread with picture, from the Boston Globe written by Jeremiah V. Murphy, a columnist with the Globe. The opening paragraph spells it out pretty clearly, and I quote, "Someday somebody will write a book about the Boston school busing controversy - you can count on it - and the author will have to devote at least one long chapter to South Boston Headmaster, Bill Reid." After discussing all of the great things Bill has done, Murphy concludes by saying, "Reid could have ducked all this because he is 61, and could have retired and nobody would have blamed him. He must have known what was coming and that meant a stabbing and mobs and awful tension. But he's still there and still trying, and that should tell you a lot about the character of South Boston Headmaster, William Reid." To which I add AMEN.
Jack Gilbert sent me a clipping from the Globe, telling of the passing of John Spiegel's talented wife Babette. Johnny and Babs were both at Reunion and we all agree that between the two of them, they almost cornered the market on talent. Babs founded the Student Tutor Education Program designed to give Massachusetts prisoners high school and college level courses and was active in many civic programs. On behalf of the Class, John, please accept our deepest sympathies.
Had a fine letter from Jeremiah Fries' sister, Mrs. Frances Hampshire. She thanked the Class for donating a book to the Dartmouth Library in memory of Jerry. Thank you for the note, Mrs. Hampshire.
I had a letter from Dave Luck and I feel both glad and sad about it. Dave started his letter by saying, "you kindly mentioned in your class column, last Alumni Magazine issue, that I might get in touch with you when in Chicago." That made me Glad to find at least one guy who reads my column. The Sad feeling comes from the fact that Dave was to be in Chicago the week of the 21st of February and would call me Dave, I'm sorry you probably got a recorded message about how I had the telephone temporarily disconnected, on account of because June and I are here in Juno Beach, Fla., until May 1. Please have another "professional tasks" trip to the Windy City after that date so I can round up whatever 34's are around at the moment. Thanks very much for the letter and for taking my column seriously — I meant it to be just that.
Bill Emerson dropped me a card to "straighten me out" on my news about DickEmerson visiting him in Damariscotta - that darned town again —. Bill wants me to know, and I want all of you to know that Bill and Dick are first cousins and I appreciate your writing me, 'cause "I didn't know that."
From the Tiffin, Ohio, Advertiser Tribune, comes a reprint (with big picture) of an article about Richard Campen. Dick showed slides and shared writing anecdotes with Mrs. Pat Brown, at the Tiffin Branch of the American Association of University Women's Author's Luncheon benefit program. His book, Ohio - AnArchitectural Portrait, views residential buildings, public and commercial, and church and collegiate buildings. Congrats, Dick.
Finally, I had a great letter from our new President Frank Heath. He mentioned a committee he has formed and I'll list it next month, but the real big news was that Frank learned from Charlie Breed, of the Alumni Fund Office, that Jake Jacobson was given an award as the Outstanding Head Class Agent for classes from 25 to 40 years out of college, and was also given an award, as agent for the Class, an award commemorating the fact that the Class of '34 set a new 40th Reunion giving record. Frank wants the entire Class to take pride in the latter and I know the entire Class thanks Jake for all of his efforts.
That winds up the news for now - still beautiful golf and swim weather every day down here.
Write me whenever any of you get in the mood, so I can share it with the whole Class.
Secretary, 1046 Pawnee Road Wilmette, Illinois 60091
Class Agent, 369 Graydon Terrace, Ridgewood, N.J. 07450
