1927

Fall reunion set the stage for launching the campaign to make our 50th reunion next June 10-12 a really fabulous 50th. Chairman RogBury, at the class banquet October 16, told of the many preparations already underway.

Sam Wormser and several members met with college officials at the Minary Conference Center August 13-15. The 50-year class gift was discussed. Attending were Doane and Marie Arnold, Charles and Barbara Bartlett, George and Margo Howell, Bob and Franchot Long, Don McCall, Fred and Helen Page, Larry and Ora Scammon, Brad Stone, Bob and Peg Williamson, Sam and Allice Wormser, and Curt and Mary Wright. To start the campaign, several pledged $5,000 and one $15,000. It is hoped that this generous expression of belief in the objective will encourage others.

The executive committee and the fiftieth reunion committees met jointly Thursday before the fall reunion, and the subcommittee chairmen outlined their plans. The cooperation has been terrific, and a wholesome, friendly enthusiasm pervaded the weekend.

President Ken Murray is recovering well from the hip operation he underwent in early September. Hopefully his new plastic joint will alleviate the arthritic pain that bothered him. Last summer his law business took him to Europe, and he and Ruth took the opportunity to rest a few days in Scotland before he went on to Copenhagen. The Class extends its best wishes to Ken, who is working hard to make our 50th reunion a big success.

Charlie Allen, whose relation of his African experiences accompanied by his beautiful movies was a feature of last year's fall reunion, was unable to make it this year. He and Gladys have just returned from the Canadian Rockies and Alaska - a trip that produced 4,000 feet more of film. Another program is in the making.

Bill Elliott attended his 53rd high school reunion at Newburyport just to get reunion-oriented for our 50th. He found everyone active and interesting and decided our age group is not such a bad one to be in. Bill has been fighting Jap beetles on his roses and mildew on the phlox. Otherwise, he is enjoying a pleasant and comfortable life.

Ethel Loeb says that except for several heart attacks, Lobo is fine. His walking is limited to very short distances, but with the aid of a wheel chair, they have been able to enjoy programs at Kennedy Center, Wolftrap, and parties at their Welcome Farms.

Chuck Brewster reports they have the 50th reunion dates on their calendar and expect to be there. As usual, they spent the summer months on the Maine seacoast and saw Norm and RuthSwift, who have a cottage nearby. Ora andLarry Scammon paid a visit, and they celebrated with a lobster dinner.

Tom Gillespie saw Hank Murray at Dorset, Vt., and says Hank is getting ready the publicity releases for our 50th. Last June, Hank, along with his three grandsons, attended his son's 20th reunion in Hanover.

"Mary and I are looking forward to the 50th," writes Charlie Fleischer. "We are fine and still enjoy swimming, golf, and bridge at our condominium in Highland Beach, Fla."

Vera and Doc Harvey have sold their seashore home in Avalon, N.J., and will make their condominium at 8750 Midnight Pass Road, Siesta Key, Sarasota, Florida, their permanent home. The move will prevent their attending fall reunion.

Dorothy and Ed Jacob have applied for a gypsy license, as they summered in Maine, went back to West Chester, Pa., then took a quickie to Florida before returning to Hanover for fall reunion. It's great to be young - at heart.

Bob Long reported the death of Ted Ward, fellow Rochester, New Yorker, August 26. Bob and Fran will be at fall reunion as usual.

Several reported the death of Donald W.Proudman, August 12. Bill Crane was among the classmates who attended the services.

FIFTY YEARS AGO

James A. Hamilton '22 appointed superintendent of Mary Hitchcock Hospital. He will continue instructor in Industrial Management as and as Assistant Graduate Manager of Athletics until he begins his new duties December 1.

Max Norton '19 resigns as Graduate Manager of Athletics to become Bursar of the College.

Awards to members of 1927 included Class of 1866, Original Oration: George W. Friede; Lockwood English Composition: Howard J. Mullin; Class of 1866 Latin: John N. Hough; Thayer Mathematics: Evan A. Wilder; Woods Hole Scholarship, Biology: Lowell C. Wormley; Pickering History: Dudley B. Bonsai.

Tunney batters Dempsey in ten-round sesquicentennial bout to end his seven-year reign as heavyweight champ. 132,000 spectators paid $2,000,000 to see the fight.

Freshmen beat sophomores 2-0 in football rush.

Roy B. Chamberlin, pastor of the White Church for the past five years, named Director of Rollins Chapel.

President Emeritus William Jewett Tucker '61 dies at age 87.

369 sophomores pledged by fraternities.

Yale defeats Dartmouth 14-7 as Big Green loses for first time since Cornell game in 1923 Dartmouth had won 15 straight victories.

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