1942
The last time your secretary saw Pete Krist a fellow psychology major was on the Inn corner in early 1942, and he, Krist, that is, was saying in effect, "Jeez, there's a war out there, and I think they need us." Now, twoscore and some years later, we read that Pete is retiring from his position as senior vice president, employee relations, with Mobil Oil. How did such a young fellow get so important so fast?
Pete has been in the big time for years, having worked for American Airlines, Bendix, and REA Express before joining Mobil in 1960. There he has been responsible for employee relations, medical, labor relations, security, safety, industrial hygiene, and the development of Mobil's human resources. In addition, he was the man who coordinated Mobil's employee relations activities with Montgomery Ward and the Container Corporation of America.
Fete has also worked hard for the common weal as a director of the Western-Westport United Way, the United Way of TriState (New York, Connecticut and New Jersey), and the Citizens Crime Commission of New York City, to mention only a few of his areas of public interest. As of now, Pete is heading up a special study committee of the Regional Plan Association to oversee their "downtown, safety, security, and economic development program." The purpose of this project is to address the problem of crime as a barrier to the economic health of the outlying commercial centers of New York City, (i.e., Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx).
Doug Duffy writes, "If you think hard and way back you will remember a myopic classmate and confrere at Sigma Chi whose name was just like mine. That kid was pretty far out then, and you will know that things haven't improved all that much or I wouldn't be using this stationery or writing (with wife Betty) art books.
"Everybody knows that life is outrageously unfair. Otherwise, there's no way to explain the good fortune I've enjoyed all these years; lived through World War II (didn't care then but do now), after finishing graduate school didn't go into teaching (now that is good fortune!), linked up with incredible girl (both beautiful and bright) who has ever since (39 years now) make golden even the shadiest of times; have two daughters so fantastic I don't even have to brag about them; had absorbing work-life at the CIA and the good fortune to retire while flag Was still at full mast; now am enjoying second 'career' as art dealer just as much, opposite as it is to all preceding experiences.
"Just off the presses, a book by Betty and me on one of the more interesting printmakers of the 1930s (Howard Cook). For some reason, The New York Times hasn't reviewed this earth-shaking effort but bright-eyed buyers are everywhere including our own Dartmouth Library, bless their loyal hearts.
"Listen! Stop shaking your head. I have distinguished company at times. For instance, George and Louise Clark with son) visited our gallery this spring. Also, Sam and Martha Bell earlier on. Even Art Cox keeps threatening to give an afternoon to the mania. And in two weeks, I'll be having lunch in San Francisco with Bill Clark avid print collector and owner of a very fine collection himself. So there!" Doug sent your secretary a copy of his The Graphic Work of Howard Cook which is certainly a masterful presentation.
Alex Fanelli, freed at last from the arduous responsibilities of working for the Dartmouth administration, took an 8,600 mile auto trip from Hanover to Bethesda, Md., where, he visited with Keith and Muriel Prouty, then to Pittsburgh where he and Betty checked up on the Craig Kuhns, then on across midAmerica to spend a few days with John and Phoebe Montagne in Bozeman, Mont.
"John and Phoebe live in one of the most beautiful settings we have ever seen. Nature is reponsible for their extraordinary view which encompasses several spectacular mountain ranges, but John and Phoebe must take credit for the beauty of their house which John designed and on which he did much of the inside work. He is very skilled woodworker, and his house is filled with examples of his talent and craftsmanship. He and Phoebe took us on interesting trips in the Bozeman area, including a memorable trek along the Gallatin River, made more interesting by John's professional knowledge and explanation of the geology of that mountain area."
For the benefit of classmates in the business world whose companies may be looking for an ideal location for conferences or vacations, I should pass along the fact that John and some friends are owners of a ranch enterprise known as Crosscut Ranch, about 15 miles north of Bozeman in Bridger Canyon, within yodeling distance of the Bridger Bowl Ski Area. John's ranch boasts, among other things, a superb dining facility, and horseback, hiking, and back-packing trips into nearby Yellowstone Park. Those interested should write to P.O. Box 398, Bozeman, MT 59715 for more information.
On a sad note, we have learned of the death by cancer of Phil Gordon and extend our sympathy to his family. A proper obituary will appear in a subsequent issue of this magazine.
A few minor notes. Dick Lee represented Dartmouth at the academic convocation at Worcester Academy recently. While stumbling about Hanover wondering whatever happened to Tanzie's, your secretary ran into Bob Searles and the Weinbergs, serially, none of whom seemed to miss it Tanzie's, that is. Art Cox, our only regular contributor to the good gray Times, stated at dinner that he not only thinks big but has a strong tennis game still as well. Truly, a lucky fellow.
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