1946
Almost every year when winter and class news is beginning to wear thin, my life and job are lightened considerably by a positive and newsworthy epistle from Dave Weld. This year was no exception, and so as to not contaminate his colorful style, I pass on many of his news items directly to you:
"Parents weekend at Hobart turned out some faithful of the Class of '46. Roger andCarol Lochhead were at Geneva to visit freshman son Cameron who as a freshman is on the varsity hockey team. I keep asking Roger when he is going to retire and the only answer is i got a late start in family life and have three college educations still to pay for.' Enjoy it all, Roger! Don and Katherine McAllister were on hand with son Malcolm who apparently is gifted in the area of soccer and lacrosse. Don looks well and is traveling rather extensively as a partner for Morgan Stanley. Jean and I were aboard to balance my son Dave's checking account. He's a sophomore, same class as Malcolm, and really likes the atmosphere. He's presently playing on the varsity squash and tennis teams. Missed seeing Jim and MargaretWyckoff - the college action was just too much!
"Fred Calder is in the real estate business in Montclair. Have not seen him lately but I am sure he'll be packing his clubs soon for the southern tour.
"We didn't see anyone at the Princeton game, from the Class that is. The colors were drab as Marty Marino was not there in his usual sartorial splendor.
"Had a nice chat with Andy Thomson. He now has a daughter at Dartmouth and is desirous of being more active in the Class. Both the College and Class are indebted to Andy for his strong support in the last Alumni Fund, which in no little way helped to put '46 on top.
"Smiley and Suzie Underhill graced the premises of Hanover for the Yale game. They now live in New Hartford, N.Y., and Jack still travels a lot for the well-known Norwich mills. Would you believe it, they made the Yale football jerseys. We'll take 10-3 anytime, so, Jack, stay away from Seaver Peters.
"Chatted with 'Yummy' Graulty in Avon, Conn., and everything is A-O.K. with the family and Bill's new law practice. Rather interestingly, I ran into Sally Mott Carter's brother (Dr. Jack's wife) at the local watering hole outside of Morristown, N.J., and spent a while recollecting the days at-Albany Academy and the deeds of the wrecking crew that '46 inherited; namely, Jack Carter, Bill Helmbold,Bill Graulty, George Jamison.
"One observation - of all the '46ers back for the Y-D Saturday in Hanover last fall, the ones who have weathered the vicissitudes of life the best are the Hanover residents such as Kimballs, Pierces, Scheus, Ulrichs, Fitchets, etc. It tells me that a few more should get into that act."
I should also pass on to-you that not long after writing that letter Dave lost his 88-year- old father (Class of 1912) and Dartmouth lost a loyal and ardent supporter. I am certain many of you will remember Dr. Weld and his enthusiastic support of the Class of '46.
Word comes from Boston that Ralph Fifield has taken on a new responsibility by becoming a director of the New England Council Inc. This group actively works to promote the business community in addressing economic needs and opportunities for New England. Ralph is a senior vice president of the First National Bank of Boston and he and Sally make their permanent residence in New London, N.H.
I learned from the New York area that Richard D. Fitzgerald has been named vice chairman for auditing and accounting standards for their company's operations throughout the world. Dick, who lives in Wethersfield, Conn., is also a member of the U.S. State Department's Advisory Committee on Transnational Corporations, a member of various committees of the International Chamber of Commerce, and an advisor to the Business and Industry Council of the OECD based in Paris.
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