1948

The 200-plus years of Dartmouth history have, of course, been packed with examples of students who left Hanover to make their way in the wide world and then returned later in life to resume residence in or near the College on the Hill. The community seems to draw back its sons (and, we assume, its daughters) like a magnet. That magic factor that two of Dartmouth's greatest presidents Ernest Martin Hopkins '01 and the man who replaced him during our day on the campus, John Sloan Dickey '29 have both identified as "place" still seems to wield a fascinatingly forceful attraction on so many of us to return to our Hanover and the hills around it.

To current '4B Hanover residents PaulFredyma, Barney Hoisington, and Bob Huke have been added Bud Munson and Ray Richard, who have just purchased houses in the area for part-time residence. Bud and Barbara, currently residing on the sands of Kuwait, have bought a graceful old farmhouse in Hanover Center next to Moose Mountain to the east of Hanover. Ray and Gloria went north instead of east from town and acquired a place in the Vermont hills above the Connecticut near Thetford. Am sure these aren't the only '48s who will eventually live again in or near Hanover, and I don't exclude those natives among us who grew up in Hanover, including Joe Bannon (public relations executive in the canyons of Manhattan), Colin Stewart (architect and skier in Denver), Wid Washburn (American Indian historian with the Smithsonian in Washington). Johnnie Wood (paper company executive in Boston), and myself.

Recently had an opportunity to contact Jack Boggia's home in Lexington, Mass. Jack wasn't in, but Dorothy was. She told me Jack is in Cambridge's Auburn Hospital, having just gone through a painful operation for kidney stones, but she said that he's in fine shape in spite of this. She also told me that she, her Jack, orthopedic surgeon Jack Mahoney, and businessman-technician Jim Fitzgerald all attended Maiden High together many years ago prior to the armed services and Dartmouth, and that they all remain strong friends today. Jack Mahoney and family live in Fort Lauderdale, while the Fitz entourage is in Quincy, Mass. The Boggias were married in 1948 when Jack graduated; they lived in Hanover while Jack went to Thayer, have lived in Lexington the past 30 years, and have raised four children while Jack has been in various areas of the food business. He now keeps occupied as vice president of Commodore Foods in Lowell (where attorney Dick Donahue and family reside) and by building houses with his two sons in Merrimac, N.H., under their company name, Lexington Ridge Inc. I hadn't seen Jack since 1952-53 when we used to run into each other in the Boston area, so it was good to catch up on this accomplished '48.

Another New Englander, one I hadn't talked to since 1949 until recently, is Cal Brown, a resident of Worcester, where he is plant engineer for Wyman-Gordon, a forgings firm. Cal used to make frequent trips to Smith during his senior year in 1947-48 and the following year in Thayer. He married Nancy in 1950, and they lived in Springfield, Vt., Chicago, and Dayton, and had three offspring en route, before finally arriving in Worcester. Cal and Nancy sound enthusiastic about life and send fond regards to their old friends from Hanover days.

Ian Macartney saw Dirk Kuzmier in New York recently. First time in many years for these old friends. Said they missed fellow conspirator in many adventures of old, Ted Thornton. Don Drescher would also have enjoyed the occasion, especially for its certainly colorful anecdote, reminiscence, and comment.

In closing, let me ask that you not forget to give Ken Young your support in the Alumni Fund. And how about a little news for yours truly. With a Wah-Hoo-Wah 'til next time.

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