1959

Ding-dong! Ding-dong! It’s Santa time again! I hope all has been jolly and fun before and during the holiday season. Because of the pressures of business, the lateness of this material to the College, and the fact that “Tis the season to be jolly,” I’m not gonna have time to write as much as I normally would. Let me get into some of the news fast . . .

“Still basking in the warmth of Injunaire Reunion!” What a nice way to put it by DickWatson. As you may have noticed in the June issue of the Alumni Magazine, there was a pic- ture of some of the “old time” Injunaires. Dick was part of the festivities which also included Bob Edgerton. There were a total of fourteen alumni competing against some of the best current groups in the country. “Needless to say, we were terrific!” Such modesty.

Speaking of Bob Edgerton, in his capacity as director of choral activities at Winthrop College in Rock Hill, S.C., he will conduct the South Carolina Youth Corale’s tour of Europe next summer. It’ll be a fifteen-day tour of France, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, and Holland. Said Bob, “I am proud to be associated with such a worthwhile project. I think this is an out- standing opportunity,” Forty-five singers are chosen from applicants throughout the state. Have a great trip, Bob.

Rick Luedke has just finished getting his M.B.A. from the University of Chicago. “I shouldn't have waited so long.” He has helped start a muffler-shop franchise. Rick’s taking that M.B.A. and going right after Midas! Rick reports he’s seen Don Petersen, Phil Marden,John Hesller and A 1 Brown around his hometown of Milwaukee. Also, with his wife Katy and Jim Mueller, he spent a few days in Brussels. Probably gorged himself the food there is outstanding.

In the world of music, Wally Meissner has taken to the keys! After sixteen years of teaching elementary school music, Wally has become a full-time piano technician tuning, buying, and selling pianos. One has to believe that wife Lois and the three duaghters Vickie, Lori, and Kristi tickle the ivory keys occasionally as well.

From the art of music to the art of gas- tronomy ... we hear from Bev Gerber in Weston, Conn., that husband Lou has joined the staff of the local newspaper, Fairpress, as the regular gastronomy columnist, reviewing area restaurants for the Panache arts and leisure sec- tion. Listen to this write-up he got in the paper: “Lou Gerber will add a gourmet’s appreciation to Panache, in what he promises to be ‘an ex- ploration and celebration of fine foods and wines.’ A business executive by vocation, his avocation has taken him to Europe’s finest restaurants, which has helped him develop a fine palate.

“Mr. Gerber is also known locally as a creative chef, and is a frequent winner in area cooking contests. While Sea Trout Veronique and a vintage Meurault are a treat for Mr. Gerber, he notes that a Big Mac and a thick shake can hit the spot some days, as enjoyment of good foods and drink ‘depends on mood and circumstances.’ ”

Now, a couple of final mysterious notes from classmates or friends . . . Can anyone tell me who lives at 166 Oak Ridge Avenue, Summit, N.J.? When I find out, I’ll be able to solve the mystery! I’ll fill you all in later ...

A “friend” tells us about Chip Fisher’s ex- citements in and around Denver. He’s big in Denver real estate. In fact, he’s now involved with a massive down town retail building. He even had 250 “wa-hoo-wa-happy people” invade house and lawn for his brother Chris’s wedding. Wife Emmy, kids Tail and Laura, three dogs, two horses, and two goldfish lived through it. Evidently, the only question about Chip was his ability to pass through the 40-year barrier. Chip, any ideas about who “the little bird” was who told me?

I thought you’d like to share some parts of a news article from The Dartmouth on President Kemeny’s State of the College message:

“President John G. Kemeny gave an op- timistic but cautious assessment of issues facing the College in his annual State of the College address yesterday afternoon in Alumni Hall.

“Announcing that the budget was just barely balanced last year, Kemeny discussed the five year development campaign which begins next month and the increasing number of federal regulations which are limiting the autonomy of higher education.

“The College ended the fiscal year last June with a positive balance of $16,000, Kemeny said. Setting this figure in relation to the $6O million annual budget, he said the balance was ‘as if we had finished the year, had paid all of our bills, and had $lO left in our pockets. It was a close call.’ ” Have a happy . . .

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