1958
Much of the news in this column was gathered during the Dartmouth-Yale weekend in October. Before moving on, mention must be made of the satisfaction experienced watching Dartmouth outplay a big, talented Yale team. Coach Yukica's squad executed plays beautifully on a muddy field and played textbook defense. Dartmouth football was a delight.
Before the game Dave Bradley tapped a keg at his law office. Swarms of '58s drank it dry. Dave is retiring from his New Hampshire Senate seat and is considering the possibilities open in 1980, which include a U.S. Senate race.
On the way to Hanover, my wife and I visited Jim and Linda Crawford in Boston. They treated us to an evening with the Boston Shakespeare Company in a terrific production of As You Like It. Boston is a city easy to love. Visit the restored bustling market across from city hall, watch the sleek racing shells flash down the Charles River, stroll across the sunlit Boston Common, wander past the graves of famous patriots in the ancient cemetaries, and revel in the delicious seafood in a convivial public house. It is a unique city. Plan to stop in Boston when you return to Hanover for reunion next spring.
Jim Crawford expressed appreciation for the opportunity to deliver one of the '58-'78 talks in Hanover last year. This 1958 class project brought in members of our Class to speak to the Class of '78. One of Jim's current student interns at Old South Church asked to work with him after he spoke to the '78s.
Bob Gilges arrived at the football game with his lovely daughters Emily and Peggy. The girls were looking at New England colleges. Bob and Carole thoroughly enjoy Atlanta, where he is in a management position with a large public accounting firm. They live not too far from BuckLatimore.
As I was talking to Bob Gilges at half time, a handsome gent tapped me on the shoulder. I found myself shaking hands with Andy Thomas, who is as grey as I am but, alas, much thinner.
After the game Ralph and Sally Manuel hosted a cocktail party for returning '58s. Their generous hospitality goes way beyond the requirements of his position and is an unfailing treat. Across the room I saw Henry Hof, who introduced us to his lovely wife. Both Hofs work for the United Nations Secretariat in New York. She is a native of the Philippine Islands and exemplifies that handsome and gracious people. Henry's engaging smile probably won her heart.
John Otis was recruited to administer our reunion finances and joined the meeting in Hanover. He is with a New York bank which he joined following some years operating his own business. His wife told me that they have one child each in college, high school, and grade school. John and Ralph Manuel were bruised but undaunted after playing in an alumni-varsity baseball game the previous day. The alums' scheduled pitcher was unfortunately pre-empted by the World Series. John Otis stopped several shots at third base with his shins, but insisted that nothing got past him. Ralph played first base and claimed it was his last hurrah. Sally just smiled.
Larry Bill has also signed on to handle reunion publicity. During our conversation, both Larry and his wife expressed a strong commitment to private education and a desire to strengthen Dartmouth. They are concerned about the increasing control of big government over all levels of education. You have already received the first reunion mailing that Larry prepared. Send in those cards!
Ron Snow and his wife have attended the last several Hambletonian trotting races in DuQuoin, Illinois. This year they reported on a conversation with our governor and presidential hopeful Jim Thompson, whom they both liked very much. Ron is heading nominations for class officers and the executive committee, which will be chosen in June, so if you are interested or have any ideas, contact him.
Rink DeWitt recently was elected chairman of the Business and Industry Association of New Hampshire, a statewide organization of businessmen.
Ted Harris has been lecturing in distinguished circles on his studies of rheumatoid arthritis. He delivered the Pemberton Lecture at the University of Pennsylvania in October and has also lectured throughout the United States and abroad.
After leaving Hanover, I spoke by telephone with Harry Dodds in New York. Harry is frequently in Hanover in his role as Trustee of Dartmouth College. His work at the Ford Foundation continues to focus on advancement of civil rights in the United States.
The class executive committee devoted most of its October meeting to reunion planning, with president Herb Swarzman presiding. FredPitzner requested a reminder to everyone that class dues pay our ALUMNI MAGAZINE sub- scriptions. They also financed the '58-'78 project and provide an invaluable Dean's Fund for emergencies dropped on Ralph Manuel's desk. Walt Vail presented a comprehensive report on reunion planning. Highlights and details will be provided in periodic announcements from the reunion committee. To permit early arrival, dormitories will be available beginning Wednesday night. Children's programs for those up to age 18 begin Friday morning, with more than 500 kids expected from the classes of '58, '59, and '60. Paul Zeller's final glee club concert before retirement will be given Friday night. A program featuring John Dickey is planned, as is a picnic at Storrs pond with our companion classes.
The first program for the Class is scheduled for mid-afternoon Friday, so plan your arrival accordingly.
As Lona and I left Hanover, Fred Pitzner was loading his camera for a drive through the red and golden hills. It is a place not to be missed. June 15-17, 1979.
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