1933
Java good summer? This is written in August for the October issue, so the above question and the leading note are not out of order. Head Agent Mannie Sprague had a good summer. He says so in these words:
"Again Dartmouth and the Class of '33 have done themselves proud. '33 contributed handsomely to the pre-eminent alumni fund in the nation. We ('33) attained 120 per cent of our objective, with a truly impressive total of $90,022. Each year, we seem to outdo the previous one. My hat is off to the 354 classmates who gave, including 85 memorial gifts for a total of $8,707. Many of these gifts were from friends of Howe Wheelock. 31 others were from the wives of our departed classmates, and I especially thank them.
"I extend our gratitude as a class to the 62 people who, as assistant class agents, actively participated in the solicitation effort. Without their loyal help, the fund would founder. If I had to sound a note of disappointment, it would be that there is still too large a number of '33ers who do not participate. Our aim is not so much great sums of money, but the joining together of all classmates in the wonderful fellowship of Dartmouth."
Thank you, Head Agent Mannie Sprague.
By the time you read this, the Quechee and Williamsburg reunions will be history. The Rugens will have open house for '33ers and their guests after the Princeton game, November 22. If those planning to attend the game will write me soon, I could get your sen- timents and arrange for one or all of the following: a pre-game tailgate, a bus to and from the stadium, post-game Rugen open- house, and dinner at a restaurant near Exit 8A, New Jersey Turnpike. Please write soon of your plans and wishes.
You read a bit in the newsletter about the '33 wedding of Sue King (William H. King) and Dick Bradshaw. They first met at Jean Meck's place during our 45th reunion. I placed my spy, Jud Pierson, in the rear pew of Hanover's Episcopal Church on June 12. He witnessed the ceremony. Jean Meek and Professor Jerry Lathrop (retired) and his wife attended, along with children and grandchildren of both principals. My spy did not say whether the bride wore mousseline de soie, but brides usually did, back in our day. Your secretary sent the class's congratulations to the happy couple. They will live in the bride's home in Richmond, Va.
Bill Likoff received an honorary Doctor of Science degree from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science at its 159 th Commencement on May 18. The award was for "pioneering contributions to the treatment of heart disease." Bill is president and chief executive officer of The Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital of Philadelphia.
Bill Dowling has retired from his position as general counsel of Burroughs and Wellcome. He and Elizabeth now live in Annapolis, Md. They have never been to a reunion but expect to be there in '83. They will be most welcome. I burrow my head!
I note that "Ed" Weidenhamer and BillQuinn have been writing opinions in the "Letters to the Editor," March issue of the MAGAZINE. I'm not going to get into either Indians or women at Dartmouth as subject matter for this or any other column. It's just nice to know that some of our classmates are literate, articulate, and can afford postage after Man- nie's drive.
Bob Fox's newsletter also contained quotes from Win Rowe's letter to me on the Mt. St. Helens eruption. We have three (and only three) graduates of '33 out there. They are Win Rowe, Ralph Keyes, and Charlie Hinds. All three are doctors, and they migrated from Mass., N.H., and Maine respectively. "Go west, young doctor!" Win sent me a cellophane packet containing the dust from the initial eruption. It is a fine, talcum-like powder. Small wonder that it fouls up carburetors, air- conditioners, golf courses, lakes, and lungs. These eruptions of Mt. St. Helens and now also of Mt. Hood are a very frightening thing.
Bill Lang has spent a brief time in Princeton Hospital. I, in my volunteer capacity, saw to it that he could choose his menu for the next day.
Harry and Elsa Osborne visited the Spragues before going on to Cape Cod to visit lobsters and chowder.
Don Seixas wrote from Maui to a local friend of mine. He said that the high-rise hotels, even on that island, are spoiling the view of the beautiful Pacific that he used to have from his picture window.
I have had wonderful letters thanking '33 for memorial books:
From Margery King (William L. King), "My family joins me in thanking the Class of '33. I am also pleased to get Dartmouth periodicals from time to time. So enjoyed reading the Class Day address by Michael Carothers 'BO. He surely said it all and reflected my own feelings on being there the first time. Thank you for giving me a sense of belonging."
From Gretchen Wheelock (Howe Wheelock), "I think it is a lovely thing for the class to have done. Please convey the thanks of our whole family to the class of '33 for its gift."
Bless you, every one.
Middle-aged whippersnappers Ben Drew (left) and Art Allen of 1932 led the packall the way 219 miles - in this year's Ledyard Canoe Club trip down the Connecticut.
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