1935
LAST CALL! '35 UP!
The hours are ticking away. The clan gathers in Hanover June 9-10-11-12. Everyone will be there. If you have slipped up and failed to make reservations, don't just skip the whole idea. Get on the phone now and call Bob McLellan (617-444-7786) or Harry Ferries (617-237-5729) and see if they still can't squeeze you in. We want you there!
I won't belabor the program. You have read about it here, in THE TEARBAG, and in reunion literature. Suffice it to say that "The Great Class of 1935" has done it again. Four days crammed with fun at pre-inflation prices. It's a value you can't afford to miss and a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see guys you haven't seen in 40 years. Yes, "Life Begins at 40!" - and this one is IT!
Two special features have been added to the schedule in recent days, both tributes to deceased classmates. Throughout reunion, Maury Rapf will stage special showings of old-time film classics (movies that made it big when we were on campus). These are films which we bought for the College from our Memorial Fund. Also, we expect to have on display a sculpture of Jerry Lathrop, director emeritus of the Hopkins Center Art Galleries, which the Class has just purchased as this year's Memorial Fund project. It is done by Laura Ziegler, widely acclaimed sculptress who served as Artist in Residence at the College last year. Many of you will remember Jerry Lathrop as an assistant professor of art when we were on campus.
Al Dodd writes that four guys from Philadelphia definitely will be at reunion - LewKirchhofer, Bus Latimer, Bill McClarin and himself. "Have great hopes for Duke Maxwell,Don McAvoy and Johnny Glavis."
Reunion plans also were the topic of the evening, as Rudy and Helen Pacht hosted a group in Los Angeles, during George Colton's visit to the Coast. "Those who showed up were Dick andMary Jane Levinson, Ed de Brunner, Lee Kent and Dick and Peg Millard. Harry and EleanorAckerman and Harry Baylies had prior engagements they couldn't break.
"De Brunner is with the local 'Think Tank,' the Rand Corporation, working on such economic problems as how to make Egypt a viable nation economically. Millard has had encouragement about his condition from his doctor, and there is a reasonable possibility that he and Peg will get to Reunion."
From Detroit, Chuck Moon writes: "Janet and I had a very pleasant trip to Portugal with Dave and Betty Williams, spending a week each on Madeira and in Lisbon. All arrangements were up to expectations except for the loss of one of Dave's suitcases at JFK enroute home. All four of us intend to be at the 40th. Hope the name tags are in large print - somewhat like the football shirts the pro teams use!"
Hunt Harrison sends his regrets re Reunion. He and Alison are pulling up stakes (from Chester, N.J.) and heading for California. They have purchased a six-acre place and "we have rooms to enlarge and add, and a swimming pool to build." Hunt is now fully retired after spending 37 years with Singer, the last 12 in charge of Africa and the Middle East.
Another well-deserved honor for Bob Hage. The Society for the Advancement of Financial Aid Management in Higher Education selected him for their annual Challenge Award "in recognition of his outstanding service to the national financial aid community." Bob is now winding up five months in Washington, working to organize state programs to administer the federal financial aid program for students.
Swannee Dawson's only lament in retirement is a lack of secretarial help - a common problem! "Guess I have undertaken more than I am organized to do. On the board of directors of the local historical society, the local museum, the Sea Island Property Owners Association and two corporations. Each year, I do trade promotion work for someone in Europe and, unfortunately, must be in Europe during reunion. In addition, still have to be a father to our youngest daughter, age three. In a word, I'm busy - but wouldn't change anything except the lack of a secretary."
In a newsy postcard, Howie Croninger reports "Mary returned last night from visiting our retirement home, now in construction at Guadalajara, Mexico. I leave tomorrow on business for Paris, Frankfurt, and Helsinki. Had an enjoyable weekend last fall with Ted andKay Harbaugh and John and Lee Howe, who are wintering in the Canary Islands. At Christmas, we were entertained by John and Jean Jewett, while visiting our son Skip '68 and his wife. Skip has finished Harvard Business School and is now with Arthur Anderson."
When classmates remarry in later life, the merger often produces some impressive dynasties. Jack Knode writes "Between us, Ruth and I have 17 children, step-children and their spouses. These have resulted in 18 grandchildren. We have so much to occupy our time that it makes you wonder how you found time to work 40 or 50 hours a week before retirement."
George Goodman, however, finds time hanging on his hands. "Retirement is not what it appears to be until you have done it. Now looking for something to get into, as well as become involved in community affairs." George and Max now are living at Boca Raton, Fla.
Maury Rapf is a proud grandfather for the first time. Daughter Gerry gave birth to Caitlin Van Dusen January 3, and brought the youngest to Hanover on Washington's birthday for Maury and Louise to inspect. Verdict: "Gorgeous!"
Frank Van Kirk writes about the problems facing the medical profession these days. "At the moment, we're all fairly frantic about Argonaut's dropping our malpractice insurance." Nonetheless, the medical tradition continues in Frank's children. Susan is director of pediatrics physiotherapy in the Crippled Children's home in Roseberg, Ore., and young Frank has just completed the first part of an Emergency Medical Course which will equip him for coronary care and ambulance service.
A familiar name popped up in the news reports about the takeover of the Fairchild Camera plant in Shiprock, N.M. by the Navajos. It's Mercer E. Curtis Jr., son of Marion and Merce. Young Merce is plant manager and was quoted as saying "If the plant is not reopened, it will be because of economics and not retribution."
QUICKIES: Art Somers is convalescing from a viral infection that attacked his heart muscles. Harry Reynolds is back in the hospital, in his fight against cancer. Ralph Lazarus' son John is marrying Christine Collins of La Quinta, Calif. Woody Curtis takes on additional respon-sibilities as chief operating officer of Deere & Co.
FINAL REMINDER! Reunion: June 9-10-11-12. Be there!
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