1965
In only two weeks time we will find out for certain whether "her spell on them remains," no matter how far we have roamed around the girdled earth. According to my listing, 115 of us have already said "yes" to the spell, and 75 have said that "maybe" is the extent of their commitment so far. That leaves about 500 of you out there saying "well, I dunno" or "forget it" or "who, me?" The very stuff of which stirring songs are written and to which toasts are offered! What's the problem?
(1) Money? Prices for a reunion are less than the cost of tuning an XJ12 Jaguar.
(2) Time? Call it a vacation there is always time for a vacation!
(3) Dead-end job? What a great opportunity to find a better opportunity.
(4) Can't stand others' hragging? Make up a bunch of counter-lies and keep score.
(5) Dartmouth betrayed you in 1968, 1974? Here's your chance to foment a strong lobby to get even.
(6) The wife says "no"? How can I put this? Tell her to...
(7) Obnoxious children? Remember Hansel and Gretel? Now here's the plan. You see, Dartmouth is surrounded by miles of wilderness and there's a hike planned for...
(8) A balding pate? Paunchy girth? Show up in an XJ12 and no one will notice.
(9) The Alumni Fund will bite? Make your pledge first, then come.
(10) Hanover is boring? Without surprise exams and finals, June is beautiful and Dartmouth is coed!
(11) Other problems? Talk to Rick Mahoney, our reunion rep.
Meanwhile, Michael Crall knew that Hanover would be beckoning in June, so he moved back from Brussels, Belgium, to Lansdale, Pa., ahead of time. This move required some groundwork, which he covered by being elected vice president for administration at INA International Corporation in Philadelphia. Even though Hank Amon has moved to Brussels to head the White and Case office there, he expects to be back in Hanover for the June event.
Ned Greeley has an excused absence because Nairobi, Kenya, is beyond the reach of Laker Airways. AID placed Ned there as a socialanthropologist, and apparently a wife and two children make it a happy scene.
Seattle to Hanover is really just a short hop if your name is Korekiyo Terada and you are accustomed to monthly commutes between Japan and a Seattle office. This business is based on exporting U.S. goods to Japan.
Glenn Currie, as you may recall, is also in the business of encouraging the export of goods by providing the means through Avco Overseas seas Services Corporation. Not only does this service provide real assistance to the development of many nations around the world, it helps improve the United States balance of payments. Glenn has just moved into the job of president after serving as vice president of international operations.
Another presidential move took place last September when Stu Keiler advanced within AMF Head Sportswear. Although business takes him to Head factories in Hong Kong and Europe, Stu lives and works in the Rousseplanned community at Columbia, Md. CharlieJennings lives there also, but commutes to Silver Spring, where he is controller for Quality Inns.
The investment banking firm known as the Chicago Corporation has a new director Chris Rooney. In addition he is a senior vice president.
Ward Hinman, USAF major, now of Griffiss Air Force Base, New York, has completed the Air Command and Staff College. In addition to getting his diploma and gold shoulder leaves, Ward has been getting training as a B-52 pilot and commander. Wonder if he could get one of those babies to touch down in Nairobi? Do you suppose Lebanon Regional Airport could handle the refueling and turnaround? Ward, look, why not find out from Rick Mahoney who would come to reunion if they could make economical travel arrangements. As of April 15, as ! see it, the class of 1965 must have bought several of those B-52's for Uncle Sam. "Why not use them? Tell the colonel you're just going out to practice a few "touch-and-go's." See you all 'midst the tents.
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