1925

The fall 1925 gathering in Hanover for this year was held September 15-18, the weekend of the Princeton game. This, the first game of the season, held before college was fully open for the fall term, turned out to be an exciting Dartmouth victory. It was also the first three-day program held in conjunction with our annual fall meeting of the class executive committee, and the arrangements so ably made by LynWhite turned out to be enjoyable and popular with all participants.

The opening affair was cocktails and buffet at the Dartmouth Outing Club house on Occum Pond. Guests included the holder of the 1925 Chair, Professor Charles McLane, and his wife, and the Geisel Professor Peter Bien and his wife. After dinner Professor Bien talked to the group about activities that Ted Geisel's benefaction has made possible.

Friday and Saturday nights' dinners were held in the Drake Room between the Inn and Hopkins Center, and before the game Saturday there was a buffet brunch in the main dining room of the Inn.

The formal class executive committee meeting was held in Reed Hall Saturday morning with President Bill Jenkins opening the proceedings with a request that all stand and observe a moment of silence in memory of those classmates who had died since the last meeting.

Following waiver of the minutes of the last meeting, Doug Archibald reported that two issues of the "Roundup" newsletter had been sent out since early summer and that another is scheduled for this fall.

Treasurer Mott Garlock, reporting on the financial condition of the Class for the year ending August 1, 1977, gave a detailed summary of income, expenses, and funds on hand. About 75 per cent of the Class paid dues, and there were 375 subscriptions to the ALUMNI MAGAZINE. The memorial book program was maintained, and Mott read letters of thanks for the books from some of the widows. He also reported that ALUMNI MAGAZINE subscriptions had been canceled after notice by letter for those not paying dues or not contributing to the Alumni Fund for the past five years. After discussion it was decided to reverse this action and restore these men to the lists.

There was a round of applause for GeorgeZahm, retiring head class agent for the Alumni Fund. In his final report for this year, George stated that the Fund as a whole surpassed its goal and went over the 60 per cent mark in participation. 1925 gave over $50,000, as we have done for many years. Over $l0,000 of this came from widows and other sources in the memorial gifts group managed by Larry Leavitt. Larry reported that for 19 consecutive years, the widow and daughter of Jack Davis have made a gift and that many others have done so for 15 years or more.

Ford Whelden as bequest chairman advised the meeting that a new capital gifts campaign by the College will open in a few months. 1925 leads all classes in numerous categories of bequests, as Ford has said in his full written reports to the Class.

Bob McKennan reported that the memorial tree for Marty Huberth had been replaced by a new tree, which is located adjacent to Reed Hall, and that the dedication plaque has also been moved.

Lyn White, special events chairman, solicited suggestions for future events.

Leonard Sanford Chace, Jr. of Tiverton, R. I., was proposed by Pete Haffenreffer for honorary membership in the Class of 1925 and was elected following motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried.

The fall meeting next year was scheduled for the Yale game weekend October 14, with a three-day program similar t'o this year.

These members of the executive committee were present at the meeting: Bill Jenkins, Mott Garlock, Larry Leavitt, Ford Whelden, Charlie Moore, Lyn White, Doug Archibald, Lane Goss, Bob Borwell, George Zahm, Bob McKennan, Curt Abel, and Herb Talbot.

Additional members of the Class there were: Ken Nugent, Rad Tanzer, Don Hunt, Ross Beatty, Tige Lyon, Ross Pearl, Frank Kennedy, Mac Shepard, Hal Stevens, Nate Bugbee, Ed Burns, Bill Sleigh, Frank Wallis, Bill Boies, and Ed Ober.

Others in town were Francis Brown, Adeline Kimball, Bunny Levison, George Newman, Lang Spring, Bob Sweetser, Bill Thompson, Ken Montgomery, Gordon Churchill, Blair Gilbert, Jim Winn, Perk Fitch, Bob Weinig, and Bob Palmer.

The total was about 75 classmates, wives, and widows. We hope that no names have been omitted and that all these and more will be back for a similar affair next fall.

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