1934
This will be the last column from Florida, as we'll be heading north on May 1. The weather finally got great, and for two months it has been perfect.
I received an extremely fine letter from DottieMorton and feel all of you should get a chance to share it, so shall quote it entirely: "Dear George, will you please thank the Class of '34 for the book which it donated to the college library in Rollie's memory. Rollie's association with Dartmouth added one of the greater dimensions to his life. He loved the school and always felt it was an honor to be asked to serve it. But it was the friendships which were formed because of Dartmouth that meant most to Rollie. Thank you for remembering him. Sincerely, Dottie." You are most welcome, Dot tie, and I'm sure the Class appreciates your nice note.
Had a call from the World's Most Famous Pianist - Jack Gilbert. He was visiting friends in Lost Tree Village (only a mile away), so June and I invited him and Gretchen and their friends the Larkins over for cocktails. Felt a bit sorry for the Larkins, because the Gilberts and the Cogswells did most of the talking. Jack sees Ray Snow frequently and reports him to be in fine fettle. Also, the Gilberts are to visit the HenryRibgys. They haven't met his wife Panky, nor seen Henry since a Yale game several years'ago. before Henry's first wife, Joan, died.
Fred Robbe and his Jerry and Nick Nanos and his Dottie came here for cocktails the third week in March, and the six of us went to Old Port Cove Yacht Club for dinner, and dancing followed the sips. Fred and Nick are both fine, and we all six did our share of talking.
Opening cannon shots were heard in the March letter from our Alumni Fund leader. Jake Jacobson, to all Class Agents. Everyone in the Class really needs to answer the call for support to the Alumni Fund and if you haven't already done so, why not put down the MAGAZINE (hard as that may be), write a check, address an envelope, and then pick up the MAGAZINE and continue reading the column!!!
Arthur Wood notified the College that he had received a Fullbright Scholarship and would be spending six months in Australia, starting in September. He also stated that he and his wife have executed new wills whereby the entire estate comes to Dartmouth when both are no longer living. Art does not want his permanent address changed, but if you care to write him in Australia, his address will be: Professor Arthur L. Wood, Legal Studies Department, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia 3083. We are proud of the appointment, Art, and wish you continued success. I'm sure Art Leonard is pleased with the arrangement you and your wife have made.
A news release was forwarded to me by the College, stating that "Frederick L. Rath Jr., Deputy Commissioner for Historic Preservation, New York State Office of Parks and Recreation, has been elected chairman of the board of directors, Eastern National Park and Monument Association." Fred penned a little note to this, saying that in 1947, 33 folks (including Fred) donated five dollars each to get the organization started. They publish and make available to visitors literature and thoughtfully-conceived and accurately-developed souvenirs designed to interpret or symbolize historical significance and to stimulate public interest in the nation's history. Fred is mighty proud of the record and rightfully so. Their sales have grown from $1,537 in 1949, to $2,585,000 in the last fiscal year. Over two million dollars have been donated to the park service. You sure have done a job, Fred, and we offer our congratulations and wishes for continued success.
That winds up our winter correspondence. and I'll pick up again from Wilmette. I'd really like to hear from you guys so's we could share your news with our classmates!!!!
Secretary, 1046 Pawnee Road Wilmette, Ill. 60091
Class Agent, 369 Graydon Terrace Ridgewood, N.J. 33408
