1945's 30th

In the May 1975 issue of the DartmouthAlumni Magazine, Secretary Marc S. Wright '13 started his column by writing, "It's not headline news by any means but it might be of slight interest to know that the town of Reading, Mass., has two class secretaries residing there. The new secretary of 1911, long a resident, and the secretary of 1913. Between the two of us we'll try to put Reading on the map." As the new secretary of 1945 I will try to assist in that effort. However, I'm more concerned in having all my classmates assist me in my efforts to put together the class notes each month for the Alumni Magazine, by writing to me and giving me news of themselves and their activities. Otherwise I may have to resort to the use of fictitious characters and bogus activities!

(Late in the production of this issue, word wasreceived of the death of Marc Wright '13. Ed.)

In the meantime, here is a report of our grand 30th Reunion on June 9, 10, and 11. Over 80 classmates were able to attend, and adding in spouses, dates, children and a few stray dogs, the campus was jumping with almost 200 souls (and bodies) from our Class alone. Moe Frye, our valiant reunion chairman, did a superb job of planning and executing the whole affair (thanks in large measure to the assistance of his wife Jane). He fired three weather committees to insure that the bleak cloudy day on Monday would turn to warm sunny weather for our picnic on Tuesday, and the rest of the reunion. RayFontana, our original auctioneer, had to be in Europe, so Joe Michael was named to replace him and did an outstanding job in the field behind Storrs Pond after the picnic (as an auctioneer he was out standing in the field). FrankAldrich left for Brazil last January shortly after he was named reunion treasurer but before he could collect any money! He is with the International Division of The First National Bank of Boston and I took over as reunion treasurer pending his return for the Reunion.

The better part of Monday was spent on registration. An additional $3.00 stipend was collected for a Moe Frye "Memorial" Cocktail Party, because we weren't sure whether or not our peripatetic chairman would make it through the reunion! Happily he did, in spite of being kept awake late one night by a noisy band in one of the tents. Monday evening we joined the reuning classes of '44 and '46 for an alumni dinner in Thayer Hall, followed by a reception at the home of President Kemeny, and an integrated Glee Club concert in Spaulding Auditorium. The guys and gals did a very commendable job, but I do confess a nostalgic recollection of the Glee Club of my undergraduate days. The evening ended with milk and cookies at the class tent as well as entertainment by the . . . Aires and Distractions - sort of an instant replay of the Glee Club concert.

Tuesday morning 144 members of our stalwart group made it to breakfast at Thayer Hall, an encouraging number considering the late festivities of the previous evening. Our class meeting later on that morning was held in one of the theaters at Hopkins Center, following a most interesting and informative talk on College matters by President Kemeny in Spaulding Auditorium. The major business of the class meeting was the election of your new officers and executive committee. Other than yours truly, your new chairman is Frank Hutchins; treasurer, John Osborn; and newsletter editor, Harry Hampton. Your new executive committee consists of Bob Allen, Jim Andrew, Ed Bundy, Don Cole, Sam Cutler, Frank Edmands, Moe Frye, Irv Graves, Steve Hull, Spence Johnson, Cliff Jordan, Dick Kendall, John Leggat, Tom Maver, Eliot Mover, Paul Newman, Bob Paulson, Ed Pirie, Moose Rowan, Ted Safford, Ted Swick, Al Unger, Austin Wason, John White, Ted White, Tom Yates. The high point of the meeting was Harry Hampton's presentation of an Alaska Moose Holder to our outgoing Chairman, Moose Rowan. If anyone else is curious about the instructions that accompanied the A.M.H. they will have to ask those present at the ceremony.

Mention was made earlier of the good weather for the picnic at Storrs Pond and the auction which featured Joe Michael. The day was climaxed by a cocktail party and dinner at the DOC House, and a joint dance with '44 and '46 at the Top of the Hop, featuring the Ted Herbert Band playing many favorite selections of yesteryears.

On Wednesday, the final morning of reunion, we had brunch at the class tent and then walked over to Rollins Chapel for a joint Memorial Service with '44 and '46. Fred Berthold spoke for our Class and we were touched by his simple eloquence, but I felt especially moved during the silent meditation when the organ softly played Dartmouth Undying, and all the memories and associations of the past were miraculously builded in my heart.

Our Class will be having a mini-reunion this fall in Hanover when the new executive committee meets at 2 p.m. Friday, October 17 somewhere on campus, and they and their families take over the Shady Lawn Motel to stay over for the Brown game and other social activities. Any other member of the '45 family is welcome to come to the meeting and reunion. Let me know - and send me some news of yourself at the same time!

On the panel of 1935's reunion symposium on "The Economy: Recession, The World andRetirement" were: (l) Clark MacGregor '44, Dero Saunders '35, Tuck School DeanJohn Hennessey, Ralph Lazarus '35, and Walter Couper of Federated Stores.

CLASS SECRETARY