1943

The informal fall reunion was one of the best ever. The weekend kicked off with a cocktail party and buffet hosted by Church and DottieLeonard. The turnout was almost double that originally expected. The Leonard's Party was, however, cut short by participation in a Dartmouth Night torch light parade at which the Class of '43 had approximately 46 marchers - an unbelievable turnout. As our president, Frank Hartman, reports: "1942 had maybe seven and 1944 had a total of three. The length of the '43 marchers caused unrestrained shouts and cheers on the part of the undergraduates lining the streets . . . amazed that one Class out of all the other decrepit groups would muster such a tremendous effort!"

The following morning Don Reich had a meeting of the 35th reunion committee to discuss plans and timing. Don particularly needs classmates and their wives to help spread the word about reunion activities and encourage class members and their wives to set aside June 13 through June 15 on their calendars. Volunteers should call Don at home: 201-445-1939, or at his office: 201-573-0800. Although more will be said about the activities planned, there will be golf and tennis for both men and women, a dinner at which Doc Fielding will be master of ceremonies (you remember Doc's antics during the summer of '42), a picnic at Storrs Pond run by "Popular Bob" Clark, and a class lunch at the Outing Club.

At about 11:00 a class picture was taken on the '43 terrace outside the east end of the new Thompson Arena (this was the first many of us knew that there was a '43 terrace) and an informal class meeting was held in the Smoyer Lounge.

The treasurer's report (informal) showed a positive cash balance, but don't forget your annual dues (notices will be coming soon).

The alumni fund report was given by FredLent who earned a hearty "well-done." The class contributed $57,741 with a participation percentage of 53.5 per cent.

A women's activities report was given by Peggy Winters Everett, the widow of our DanWinters. This is our way of announcing that Peggy married John Everett '41 this past September. John writes that his late wife and Peggy were close friends and classmates at Manhattanville. John and Dan were good friends during Navy days and the years following the war, and their daughters roomed together for three years at Manhattanville. As we look at it, Peggy has not joined '41, but John has joined '43. We offer the best wishes of the Class to John and Peggy who can be reached at 1711 Tullie Circle, N.E., Atlanta, Ga. 30329.

After a 35th reunion report by Don Reich and a 35th reunion giving report by Bob Field, the Class enjoyed cocktails and a buffet luncheon followed by the Dartmouth-Harvard football game.

Since the reunion was based in Eastman (about 15 minutes southeast of Hanover), those in attendance repaired for cocktails with Pauland Ruth Young at the new Yankee Barn model home at Eastman, and subsequently to a buffet dinner catered by Tallulah's restaurant at the visitor's center at Eastman. It was here that your class secretary and wife Susie caught up with things, having earlier been detained by parents' weekend with son Tony at Avon Old Farms School (Eddie and Lorraine O'Brien didn't make it at all for the same reason/different school).

After dinner, dancing was provided, a la records and tapes. The following morning a tapering off brunch was held with most everyone making the affair for at least a short time. A highly successful fall reunion!

We close with the very sad news that BudSilverstein, a loyal 'classmate and always a regular with Phyllis at the fall reunions, just passed away. Bud had been ill with cancer for over a year and, in fact, had missed last year's informal reunion because of surgery. At the class meeting on Saturday, all those present had signed an engraving of Dartmouth Row which was sent to Bud to assure him he was not forgotten at the fall reunions. Al McBean, Bud's former roommate and long time friend, has written the obituary which appears in the back of this issue. Al wrote me that the picture that was signed by classmates at the October reunion was received by Bud the day before he died and he had greatly appreciated the sentiments of his classmates. The deepest sympathy of the Class goes to Phyllis and their children who are at 42 Homewood Avenue, North Haven, Conn.

Secretary, 1001 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036

Treasurer, 2 Barret Road Hanover, N.H. 03755