1934

If you haven't advised Bill Wilson or someone on his committee about your reunion plans, do so pronto, because June 11, 12, 13, and 14 are the magic numbers, and they are almost here.

John Randolph wrote on his dues bill as follows: "Possibly stupid, but working harder than ever. Being a director of nine companies takes about 50 per cent of my time and management consulting the other 50 per cent. Fun and games get squeezed in. Happy as a clam and about as intelligent." No comment, John, but don't work too hard.

Another note to Ed Brown from Ted Gregory says he is working hard to get the Eli Whitney Museum off the ground. He is a director. Also inidcated he was having lunch with Lois andMoe Frankel. I know we will see them in June, and hope to see you also, Ted.

Bob Balgley said he and Eleanor expect to attend reunion. They were in Hanover last August to take part in the Dartmouth Horizons program, then to New Jersey for the tenth anniversary of one of their children, and thence to China and the Philippines.

A news clipping from one of the sports pages carried a letter to the editor asking why speed skating American style (pack skating) has never been included in the Olympics. The answer had an accompanying photo of our own Jack Shea winning the 500 meter race in the 1932 Winter Olympics at Lake Placid. The article said officials once allowed pack skating, but Jack won 2 gold medals and Irving Jaffee won 2, and the Europeans all got mad because they couldn't skate alone against the clock, so the Olympic committee abandoned that type of race. Jack, as you know from previous columns - in case you read them - is very actively engaged in the plans for the Winter Olympics soon to be held at Lake Placid.

Barbara and Stan Smoyer were honored by the Princeton, N.J., chamber of commerce at a dinner dance in January. They were cited as the "Couple of the Year" for their service to the community - the first time such an award has ever been given. Couldn't have happened to a more deserving couple. Congratulations, you two!

I talked with George and Gisele Collins and caught them about to leave on their boat for another cruise. Line Daniels had been visiting them, but unfortunately we were unable to get together. We did have Fred and Jerry Robbe and Nick and Dottie Nanos over for cocktails, and then we went out to dinner. The comments back and forth between Fred and Nick indicate there has been no change in their needling skills in the 45 years we have been out. The four of them will be at reunion, as will June and I.

Bill Scherman sent me a lovely letter from Charlotte Faulkner, although its news was very sad. Charley Faulkner passed away on February 18. Charlotte told of his fight to overcome chronic lukemia and cardiovascular disease. He retired from General Tire and Rubber Company in 1977 and moved to Douglas, Mich. They had planned to spend six months there and six months in Texas. It was in Texas that Charlie died. A son William and a daughter Jane and four grandchildren survive in addition to Charlotte. The Class extends its sympathy to you, Charlotte. Thank you for such a nice letter.

While June and I were watching Jack Nicklaus's Pro-Am at Lost Tree, I was tapped on the shoulder. Upon turning around, I saw Jack Gilbert and his wife, who were visiting friends at Lost Tree. They will be both be at reunion and Jack promised to do plenty of piano playing at the tent.

This will be the last column before reunion, so I'll close with the wish that all of you who can possibly make it will do so. If you miss it, don't blame me for missing a marvelous four days!

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