1940

In the four months that have passed since the last column was written, change is the single word that describes the period. Spring has changed into summer, and even at this early date, the tell-tale signs of fall are appearing. My once-straight drives have changed to slices and the little white ball is playing its own game of hide-and-seek in the rough beneath early falling leaves.

Change finds classmates on the move. As previously reported, Eben and Mevie Cockley were about to relocate. The move was accomplished during the early days of summer. The two have taken up temporary residence in Vero Beach, Fla., until their new home is completed later this year. Their mailing address is P.O. Box 3892, Beach Station, Vero Beach, Fla. 32960. Word has been received also from Frank and Ruth Whaland, reporting a move from School Street in Concord to P.O. Box 635 in Amherst, N.H. 03031. The most recent report of change comes from Lam Kerins, who, effective September 1, returns to America as production assistant reporting to the executive vice president of Reynolds Metals. He will be located in Chicago. After seven years in Europe, Lam and Ursula moved from their home in Hamburg, West Germany, at the end of August and spent a week at Reynolds's headquarters in Richmond, Va., before heading for the Windy City, which they expect to call "home" for the next 18 months. Change also finds Art Ostrander back in California.

Change has its unpleasant side as well. The death more than a year and a half ago of William C. Holmes, among us through his sophomore year, drifted in only recently. And, at the end of July, Manny Mansfield, a native and lifelong resident of Hudson, N.H., died suddenly. To the families of Bill and Manny the heartfelt sympathies of their classmates are extended.

Change, as in diapers, is to watch rather than do when one becomes a grandparent. Such is the new and first-time roll for Bob Williams and wife Trudi, whose son Howard is the proud papa. The Williams families live in adjoining suburbs of Cleveland, permitting grandpa and grandma the privileges of visitations conveniently. You will be interested to know that Bob is handling his illness beautifully with great support from Trudi. Hardly to be outdone are Dave and Carol Davenport, whose daughter Lynn is due to deliver around Turkey Time. The ability to watch will be hampered considerably for the Florida-dwelling Davenports since their daughter now resides in Montreal.

For a change, both Scotty and Loomie Rogers were in Cleveland last month at the same time. Although purported to be a visit with family and friends, and to attend a board meeting, a no less important function was another attempt to win back a bucket of change from perennial foe, Herb Foster, on their favorite golf course. Zel and I were fortunate in being able to spend time with the Rogerses and to share a moment or three in the never-dull life that is theirs. They like Dallas, their home with pool, and the fine living so much that they may be inclined to spend the early years of retirement at their present address. Scotty's met the challenge of his new business, which rehabilitates newspaper printing presses, and has the company operating in the black. They have met the offerings of foreign competition head-on and succeeded in landing jobs with the New York Times and other publishers based on advanced technology and a reduction in out-of-service time. In between forays for business, Scott and Loomie visit their two children, who live at opposite ends of the country.

Change was finding the class of'40 on the top of the heap in the "Green Derby." Ted Miller had to have done a fine job with a band of assistants who wouldn't let up. That the class set another record for dollars pledged by a class 42 years out (ouch!) doesn't amaze me as much as the fact that 82 per cent of those who could, did participate in achieving the established goal. Ted and his crew received their thanks, from the College. I join Hugh Dryfoos in sending thanks to each supportive one of you and, believe me, included are widows of many who were tapped early for the world beyond. Now if you are one of the 18 per cent who let the deadline pass inadvertently, an early gift applying to 1983 is always welcomed.

Twenty-five cents, one whole quarter, will bring you a nickel in change when you buy a postage stamp to mail news of yourself, your family, your business, retirement plans, civic interests, church interests, your hobbies, or what have you. I quote from a letter recently received from one whose activities will be covered in the next issue: "I'm genuinely flattered at your request for material for the ALUMNI MAGAZINE, as I have always considered my activities rather routine ..." No way! Your Dartmouth classmates are special, and each wants to know the Who, What, Where, When, and Why about YOU. Incidentally, you will help make my job easier and the reading more interesting.

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