1954

The class executive committee met in Hanover over the Homecoming Weekend, October 21-23. Unfortunately, I was unable to make the meeting, but thanks to Bob Levine’s efficient note-taking, I can provide a summary of the most important deliberations.

The major emphasis was given to the preliminary plans for our 25th reunion, which will take place June 14-17, 1979. John Gillespie was confirmed as general chairman of the 25th reunion committee, with Dick Page and PeteBarker assisting him. Bill White was appointed editor of the 25th reunion book. Ed Winnick was appointed bequest chairman. Bob Levine was assigned the responsibility of determining the possibility of establishing a relationship with the Class of ’79, which will be graduating during our 25th reunion year.

Under John Gillespie’s leadership, the basic calendar for the reunion has already been planned and we are on our way. So mark off the dates June 14. 15, 16, and 17 on your 1979 calendar. You’re certainly getting enough warn- ing to avoid conflicts.

I understand there was a good crowd of ’s4s on hand for the whole Homecoming Weekend. I’m sure Bob McCartney will report on it in detail in the newsletter. If you haven’t made one of the mini-reunions in the past, you’re really missing a great time with old friends. Next year’s is scheduled for the Yale weekend in Hanover on October 13, 14, and 15. Try to be there.

Our own custom jeweler, Ralph Destine, seems to be constantly in the news as of late. When he is not appearing in the Lincoln Con- tinental commercials, presenting the Cartier edition of the Lincoln Mark IV, apparently he is busy presenting the newest Cartier super- sophisticated symbol a Snoopy statuette or pendant in solid 18-carat gold. The following is a quote from the nation’s newspapers: “More fanfare, please. And now we present Cartier president. Ralph Destino, who describes Snoopy in rarefied terms: ‘Snoopy is a cross between the Voice of America and the world’s best-loved goodwill ambassador. The Snoopy idea grew out of a meeting of Cartier consultants assembled in a lofty boardroom to ponder the suitable recipient of this year’s honor which has been previously extended to Charles deGaulle, Julie Andrews, and Charles Lindbergh. “Someone suggested Snoopy,” recalls Destino, “and it was serious from the start. Snoopy, after all, can look at the tilt side of things and never lose that sense of humor.”

Ralph declined to reveal which of Cartier’s renowned clients are helping the silver and gold Snoopy sales. “The shop is jammed,” he counters. “Snoopy has wit and perspective. Isn’t that what everyone wants?” That, plus the Cartier-Liz Burton 69-carat diamond should make anyone happy.

Some of you residing on the East Coast may have been witness to the strange sight and sound of a downcast Maine native with an Australian accent knocking on your door. If that combina- tion seems unreal, you don’t have to check to see if you were drinking bad booze. It was only DickLewis, up from down under. Thanks to a long letter from Audrey, we were brought up-to-date on Maine’s ambassador to Australia. Dick and Audrey have been in Sydney, Australia, for a year where Dick is on assignment as a manage- ment information services partner for Ernst & Ernst, Audrey writes that Dick was in the States from October 12 to November 5 to attend the annual Ernst & Ernst partners meeting in Miami. Audrey's letter reads like a novel it should be entitled “Poor Innocents Abroad.”

After many years of silence Ted Novascone has been heard from.. Ted writes, “This year I was elected to, the board of directors of Lionel D. Edie & Company, investment counselors. I have managed their San Francisco office since 1959. Live in Alamo on a golf course ... In the winter, we head for our house at Northstar-at- Tahoe anytime the snow falls. We are in the Tahoe, directory for anyone needing a place to stay while skiing the Lake Tahoe North Shore.” Sounds like too good an offer to pass up. You don’t have to pay us commission on the reser- vations you receive, Ted.

The directors of State Mutual Life Assurance Company of America have announced the elec- tion of Norm Kasparson to the position of sec- ond vice president, counsel, and assistant secretary within the investment law organiza- tion. Norm has been with State Mutual since 1960 when he graduated from Harvard Law. He started with State Mutual as an assistant manager in the title department and has served as assistant counsel, associate counsel, and, in 1972, was named assistant general counsel on the investment law staff. Norm is active in com- munity affairs and lives in Holden, Mass. Congratulations on your appointment. Norm.

A recent edition of the Salem, Mass., EveningNews carried a picture of a distinguished Henry Grebe. Henry has accepted the responsibility to assist in the fund-raising effort for the United Way of Massachusetts Bay. His responsibilities are directed at large companies located in the 20 communities that compose the United Way’s North Region. In last year’s campaign, he was chairman of the North Region and is currently acting chairman of the North Region Support Group. Henry is a senior vice president of the Essex County Bank and Trust Company in Peabody and lives in Wenham, Mass.

We’re at the end of another year. It’s amazing how fast the years go when you’re having fun! Lynn and I wish all of you a wonderful holiday season and a happy and a healthy new year.

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