1931

The class mailing of the minutes of the October executive committee meeting drew several comments.

John Cogswell: "Your executive committee report was great."

Dick Holbrook: "I wonder how many reacted as I did to the minutes you sent. It was almost a Benchley parody on all such discussions. Serious as can be, yet unconsciously ludicrous in twists and turns of opinion."

Sid Rubin: "It was a pleasure to note that 1931 is one of the small number of solvent groups in this country. Unlike New York City, it did not spend money it did not have - and even piled up a nice surplus."

Jim Rice enjoyed it very much indeed and aid "it made me feel much closer to the action of the Class."

Sam Taylor: "Thanks for the November 22 letter that" came in this morning, with all the news about offering up $100 here and there.

"I was fascinated and filled with pride to note that among those present were 'Woodring along with five wives and George Conklin.' I was under the impression that only Arabian royalty traveled to executive committee meetings in such style, since Utah joined the States. To think that some of '31 were opposed to singing 'Folks of Dartmouth' - .

"In high dudgeon I withdraw my request for $100 to formulate 1931 in Taylorville, Ill."

Helen Soule thoughtfully forwarded John R. Sutherland's (USAF Ret.) annual report, from which we quote:

"We had a delightful five weeks this summer, combining visits to dear old friends and some interesting sightseeing.

"Our Johnny returned in September from a second unaccompanied tour in Korea. We are eagerly looking forward to our Christmas visit with him and his family in Sierra Vista, Ariz. He is stationed on active Air Force duty at Fort Huachuca.

"We are happy to report that we have no complaints! Both of us keep busy around the house and yard as well as with outside activities. Jack is president of the Stag Club this year, so he's on the phone quite often."

Helen returned to Jack a stamp cover which he had sent to Park when he was in the Adirondacks recovering from TB. Jack had carried the cover at the Cross Roads (atomic bomb) test and Jack has now sent it on to his grandson.

Vance and Libby Dickerman's Christmas card said in part: "This card seemed appropriate to send to someone living in New England, but I'm not exactly envious. Played golf in my shirt sleeves today so you can understand my viewpoint."

Six notes forwarded by John Cosgwell follow:

Bob Caverly: "Let me add my congratulations to you and the committee for a good reunion. Have just come home from a 21-day stay in the Urological Department of the Passaic General Hospital. Lost all sense of modesty and will never be able to wear bikini style swimming trunks again."

Dan Denham: "It was a great reunion! And the summer that followed was good too. Betty and I have just returned from five weeks in Blowing Rock, N.C., where we enjoyed a change of scenery and climate. We were up there for the fall foliage - pretty, but not up to New Hampshire standards."

Bill White: "We are back on Sanibel, Fla., for winter - expect to see Phil Holden soon - going to Scotland in October so will miss usual game in Hanover."

Tom Williams: "Connie and I are sorry that we didn't make it for the 45th. We had hopes for awhile. However, we are looking forward to seeing many of the '31 group down here in February, for our annual get-together. It appears to be getting a little larger each year, which is an indication the blood is getting thinner, and they are heading for the warmer climes in winter.

We made another swing around Europe and each time we become more convinced that the good old U.S. and Canadian Rockies have to be in first place for scenery and the whole bit.

Every now and then we get together with Betty and Gray Magee for a few and then to dinner. Next month it'll be a joint affair with the Magees, Schuldenfreis and Jim Swifts to get the ducks lined up for the February affair. Hope you northerners come down."

Monty Montgomery: "Keeping my hand in as a consultant in chronic pulmonary diseases and internal medicine at H.E.W. On the lighter side: golf, bridge, a bit of travel, and a lingering interest in Civil War history. Two sons, one in practice of opthalmology in San Diego; the other a resident in opthalmology in D.C."

Ab Dean: "still happily juggling diurnal fictions - skeptical of the balanced equation - contesting 'the square on the hypotenuse' - and haven't encountered any Q.E.D.'s since convocation.

"And on a clear day - wow!"

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