1927
Our 50th reunion, June 10-12, should be a great success, according to class president Ken Murray. Reunion chairman Rog Bury is receiving excellent cooperation from his committee chairmen. Bob Williamson, reunion giving chairman, has been rounding up key gifts and is working with Larry Scammon, who has succeeded the late Sam Wormser as head class gent. Don McCall has already received reservations from 120 classmates with more expectedPeg Funkhouser is contacting widows, who are all welcome. Hale Ham, chairman of Dick's House rededication, has completed plans for the ceremony and the publication of Dick'sHouse History, written by Ted Swanson. HankMurray's publicity has struck a responsive chord, Tom Gillespie's "Speakeasy" continues to arouse interest, and Gordon Smith's illustrations enrich everyone's work. ChuckBrewster will conduct the memorial service, at which Allice Wormser has consented to play the organ. Doane Arnold can be counted on to enliven the 1927 Pine Tree Birthday, Nat Morey to produce music at the tent, and the FrankStrongs to see that refreshments are arranged for. The Bob Longs are in charge of registration and favors. Other committees will be reported later.
An unusual feature has been arranged by Madeline Fowler and Marion Anglem, who are having wives make needlepoint squares they will assemble into a single hanging titled "27 Remembers 50 Years," which will be hung in Dick's House.
Larry Scammon was so enthusiastic over the gathering of Florida west coast '27s at Sarasota that he had Sykes Hardy and George Provost round up some east coast classmates. Meeting at the Ocean Club for lunch March 19 were DocBrowning, Bill Chapman, Charlie Fleischer, JoeGintzler, Sykes Hardy, George Provost, CliffRandall, Larry Scammon, Jack Thees, and BillSt. Amant.
And speaking of dedication, Larry Scammon talked to 27 members of the 1927 class in Florida in 27 days, telling them how 127 had pledged $227,000 towards our 50th reunion gift to the Alumni Fund. He is seeking 173 more contributions, large or small, so that 1927 can exceed $272,727.27 as a tribute to Sam Wormser as well as an expression of our gratitude and love for Dartmouth. If you haven't responded, please do so promptly. We are seeking a number of contributors as well as dollars. And this includes widows and children of deceased classmates.
Had a nice note from Frell Owl who said I probably didn't realize I was wishing happy birthday to the oldest member of the class. Sorry, Frell, but I know of at least two classmates who are older than you. Frell says that, typical of the Indians of his era, he did not live in an environment where people encouraged youngsters to get an education, or where quality education or financial assistance was available. Frell may have been unprepared for college work, but he certainly made up for it with flying colors. In recent years Frell has served on White House committees and received an honorary degree from his college.
In February, the snow was five feet deep around Dime Benson's house in Pulaski, N.Y. He says if it melts by June, he will be at reunion. He has been in touch with Cal Voorhis, JoeCreamer, Jon Rintels, and Charlie Fleischer and expects to see them in Hanover.
"We are planning to be at the 50th if the weather warms up a bit. Right now I'm real glad that we can be here in Florida," writes ElmerZimmerman from Orlando.
Before his death in 1960, Richard JewettLougee had written nearly the full manuscript of a book on his theories of glacial chronology. His widow, Clare Rom Lougee, has now gathered these chapters together and sorted out his illustrations for inclusion in the text, and the book, Late-Glacial Chronology, has been published by Vantage Press.
Dick was one of the world's foremost glacialogists. His theory of a single, unified glacial period challenged the belief of many of his colleagues in the theory of multiple glaciations during the Ice Age.
Tom Gillespie has recovered nicely from the slide on the ice which broke his right wrist and killed his planned vacation in Florida. But even a broken wrist hasn't prevented him from pounding out his clever and newsy "Speak-easy."
We are sorry to report the death of Warren D."Shorty" Oliver March 28.
See you in Hanover June 10-12.
FIFTY YEARS AGO
R.J. Michelini makes hole-in-one on the 175 yard 12th hole in interfraternity golf match. Five days later D. W. Gardner sinks his tee shot on the 105-yard 4th hole.
Over 100 students to take part in House Party "1927 Revue." Principals include G.D. Arnold, R.L. Marsans, R.B. Williams and R.M. Bury. Members of the chorus: G.B. Bostwick, W.F. Corregan, R.B. Mather, R.B. Salinger, H.D. Sercombe, H.T. Vietor, J.S.H. Allis, and J. E. Nichols.
Seniors competing for the Barge Medal were G.W. Friede, E.B. Dooley and W.C. Cusack. Cusack won with his oration, "The Great Defender."
Clarence Darrow lectures to overflow audience on abolition of capital punishment.
A.C. Lund wins French essay contest. R. F. French given honorable mention. C. Wright takes second prize in play writing contest. C.A. Randall receives honorable mention.
A.M. Rankin appointed assistant to supervisor of athletics, H. R. Heneage, with title of business manager.
Seniors participating in the annual golf tournament included S.J. Besse, M. L. Joslyn, F. M. Auer, P. R. O'Connell, S. Z. Wormser, and J. B. Willing.
Charles Lindbergh flies solo nonstop from New York to Paris.
Fire demolishes barn on Villa Clara farm during senior class annual barbecue. Damage estimated at $1,500 and no insurance. "Only by the praiseworthy efforts of the senior class was the blaze checked and the house kept from destruction," said the Hanover Fire Chief.
1927 wins Interclass Hum singing, "Let Me Call You Sweetheart" and "Williams True to Purple."
Seniors securing passports were S.J. Morand, W.S. Kennedy, G. W. Friede, R.W. Birch, J.N. Hough, P.D. Thompson, C.A. Randall, R. E. Guyot, T. A. Rambeau, R.B. Salinger, J.D. Sheldon, D.F. McCall, R.W. Tucker, J.H. Bickford, E.D. Massucco.
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