1932

Our mini-reunion, held on the Cornell weekend, and coinciding with Dartmouth Night, was a great success. More than 60 classmates and wives, and Marjorie Walker, too, continued the tradition of 1932 having the best and most delightful weekend of festivities.

Following our dinner in the Wheelock Room of the Inn, we all charged out to take part in the traditional parade. The class of 1932, as usual, made a great impression on the younger classes and on the students, as we followed the banner which was held by John Zimmerman and Art Allen. Another banner was carried by two granddaughters of Gordon Lane, and it had been Gordon again who placed a big 1932 banner high on the bonfire.

Our old friend and coach, Bob Blackman, was being honored as the chief marshal of the event. The Dartmouth Glee Club, supported by the alumni band, as well as regulars, was particularly effective, while the several speeches well, it was a cold night, and we were impatient for the torching of the bonfire. High praise goes to President David McLaughlin for his very brief and appropriate remarks as he looked out upon the campus full of people students, townspeople, and visitors.

The weather held for a fine game against Cornell, which Dartmouth, in spite of a number of first-string injuries, won convincingly. Following the game many fraternities held receptions for returning alumni. I heard favorable comment on the quality of the members, with some reservations on the housekeeping and the repair of the buildings.

Our "mini" centered at the Holiday Inn in White River for an evening gathering and dinner. After brief reports from Class President Jim Corbett and from Alumni Councilor John Zimmerman, we heard from Gregory Prince, the associate provost of the College, who brought us up to date on the present plans, changes, and structural organization of the very large enterprise which is Dartmouth College. He was entertaining as well as informative.

The Dick Olmsteads had managed the details of our "mini." However, Dick was not with us Friday because his Annapolis son had called him on Thursday to say that he would be playing on the lighter Navy team against Army. This was more than Dick could resist, so with all plans in perfect order away went our justifiably proud father, but only for a day.

Now I retreat one week to report that the Harvard game was everything we have always wanted: excitement, suspense, and victory. There were a goodly number of '32s present, including, but not limited to, the Pierponts, the Marcuses, the Wentworths, the Whitehairs, the Art Aliens, the Walsers, the Burches, and the Drews. The stadium brings back many memories. Do you remember when Ping Ferry intercepted a pass and thundered almost all the way? The Marcuses had the Pierponts and the Drews as overnight guests in their delightful home overlooking Buzzards Bay in Cataumet, Mass. The Marcuses had received a card from Paul Fox's widow June, reporting an active life of travel and visits, including a month in England and plans for an extended cruise to China, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

We have unhappy news about J. WarrenMoore, who suffered a serious stroke and is now undergoing rehabilitation treatments at the Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, Abbott Northwestern Hospital (Room 2204, 800 East 28th Street) in Minneapolis, Minn. DickHazen reported this, having received word from Warren's wife. Letters from old friends would be helpful and welcome.

And finally, we remember three classmates who have passed away recently: GeorgeBladworth, who died September 11 in Claremont, N.H.; T. Brown Dickinson, who died October 12 in Norwalk, Conn.; and FrederickR. White Jr., who.died October 11 in South Orange, N.J. Obituaries will be in the back of this or a subsequent issue. Ben Ezra.

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