1957

The North Country has truly been immersed in winter - in all its beauty and with all its fury. Crystal clear days, immense quantities of snow, sub-sub-zero temperatures, great skiing, bad driving, frozen pipes, frosty windows, comforting fireplace fires - some of the clouds and silver linings of the winter months.

The Dartmouth Medical School AlumniMagazine has enlightened your secretary to the fact that Robert C. Charman, M.D., has been named director of the Medical Center's Department of Graduate and Continuing Medical Edu- cation. In his new position. Bob will be responsible for the residency training program and will also administer the continuing medical education program for the Mary Hitchcock Medical Center. Bob states that "As a major referral medical center in the region we have an obligation to exchange information with other health care professionals. Through discussion and continued sharing of current knowledge, we maintain an active relationship between the center and other hospitals. This, in turn, contributes to the delivery of quality medical care to the people living in this section of rural New England."

A specialist in internal medicine with a subspecialty in hypertension and vascular disease, Bob joined the staff of the Medical Center in 1967. He has been an associate professor of clinical medicine at the Dartmouth Medical School and has served as acting chairman of the Department of Medicine. Bob has authored several medically-oriented papers and has been active in a number of health organizations.

The news that Richard J. Mason was married was recently and belatedly received. The wedding took place on September 5 when he was married to Mary D. Israelian of Worcester, Mass. The happy couple will Beside in Worcester where Dick is an insurance broker.

Infarex Chairman Timothy c! Cronin recently announced the appointment of Gerald E. Jones to president, international operations. In this position Gerry will have the responsibility for the marketing and servicing of Infarex's products throughout the world and for the seven European subsidiaries of the firm.

Bradford Gorham continues to demonstrate his interest in politics by running as the Republican candidate for re-election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives. After his service with the Marine Corps, Brad earned a degree from Harvard Law School in 1964 and has practiced law in Providence ever since. Brad has served two terms in the state legislature but got a term off when he was an unsuccessful candidate for lieutenant governor. The Gorhams live in Foster, R.I., with their five children. Brad feels he would like the opportunity to continue his efforts to stabilize property taxes. It sounds like a nearly insurmountable task and we wish Brad every success and trust the electorate will return him to office.

The news from Minneapolis, Minn., is that the giant food processor, toy maker, and apparel company, General Mills, has appointed 1957's Edward K. Bixby (that last name sounds familiar) vice president-general manager of the Golden Valley Division. Golden's products are baking mixes, casseroles, and potatoes. Ed joined General Mills shortly after graduation and has served in a variety of key food-management positions including that of vice president-general manager of package foods operations division which he has held since 1975. Congratulations, Ed!

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