1940

Outside my window, fall is putting on its magnificent display of rich, warm colors enhanced to their peak by bright sunshine. Outside your window, winter has arrived. The lights of neighbors' Christmas trees broadcast their twinkling message of peace and good will. To one and all, best wishes for a happy holiday and for good health and prosperity in the new year.

News of '40s is laced with the good and the bad. Johnnie Peacock provides a look at the brighter side. The president of the Ayres Foundation, who was accorded an honorary doctor of law degree during commencement exercises at Indianapolis's Indiana Central University late last spring, was one of four recipients honored as an outstanding citizen of Indiana, as "a recognized civic leader who is contributing significantly to making Indiana, and the world, a better place" and who "has placed others above their own self in terests." John joined L.S. Ayres and Company, Indianapolis's major department store, in 1945. He held several positions with the company during his 30 years of service, including vice president. Currently he is deputy director of public safety in Indianapolis. He is a director of Dean Brothers Pump Company and chairman of the executive committee of Guarantee Auto Stores. He has been active in numerous activities, including serving as president of the Washington Township Fire Department Merit Commission and a member of the advisory committee of Connor Prairie Pioneer Settlement.

At the other end of the news spectrum is word of the deaths of four members of the class. At press time last month notification was received of the death of Hank Birkett last May after a short illness. About the same time, Phyllis Shepard Tambini, former wife of John Newman, in a lovely note informed us that "Noom" had succumbed to lung cancer at Long Beach, Calif,, on August 14. Following was the word that Dick Wilson died July 14 following a long illness in Key Biscayne, Fla., where he had made his home for the past decade. Sadly, and finally, Jim '73, son of Bob Jordan and Marcia, wrote that his parents had motored from their Corsicana, Tex., home to visit him in Windsor, Vt.; Bob arrived in pain, then Bob returned home promptly where cancer of the pancreas was confirmed. Bob died two weeks later on August 27. To the wives and families of each departed classmate, the class of '40 extends its sincere expressions of sympathy on the loss of a loved one. Obituaries will appear in this or subsequent issues of the Magazine.

When 22 members of our class gathered for dinner at the Hanover Inn during the minireunion on Friday, September 21, we were honored to be joined by Joan Dryfoos and sons Mark and Jeff. At this occasion, the College in the person of Mike Choukas '51 announced that the fund memorializing HughDryfoos had exceeded $15,000, presented Stephanie Mac Donald '85, whose internship in alumni and public programs is the first underwritten out of income from the fund, and unveiled a framed photograph of Hugh that will hang in Blunt Alumni Center. A copy of the picture was also presented to Joan and their sons. Incidentally, intern Stephanie is the daughter of Bob '57 and granddaughter of Charles Mac Donald '26; she will graduate with a history modified with French major, is manager of Dartmouth's varsity soccer team, is one of four students on the Dartmouth Athletic Council, is a member of Sigma Kappa sorority, a volunteer for Hanover elementary schools, and an alcohol peer counselor.

Limitations imposed on this column's length will require the report of the minireunion to be a two part affair, continued in the next issue of the Magazine. Before signing off, let me tell you who was on hand for the dinner and presentation. Lawyer Ken Arwe, contemplating a reduced work load at his trade, had Dottie in tow. Ann (Porter) Berger and Bob will be heading back to Florida for the winter soon. Lloyd and Peg Blanchatd,Elmer and Joyce Browne and Joe Burnett rounded out the "Bs." Brownie's house is on the market; he is moving to a condo toward year's end and expects to test a variety of locales in the South. The Cockleys were starting back to their Florida home after two months in Ohio and the East. Bill Duncan handled the evening's finances; he continues to reside in Lebanon.

Cliff and Christine Holmes have a treat in store for those returning for the 45th reunion, June 10-13. Staff and Ruth King were accompanied by daughter, Martha. Jack McDonald is hard at work at the helm of the upcoming reunion. Bob MacMillen did a number on his knee this past summer, was limping noticeably, and may require surgery. He and Crosbie form the nucleus for the successful gatherings. Ted and Tweedie Miller were still jubilant over the class's great showing in the Alumni Fund drive, especially the record percent participation. Scotty and LoomieRogers have completed their (last?) move into a home in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., and were made grandparents for the fourth time recently. The Schleichers, Jack and Inez, were typically relaxed and healthy, while Howieand Kate Tallmadge and Frank and RuthWhaland were contemplating returning to their homes in Carolina and Florida after a summer in the East. Gordy Wentworth goes to Hawaii in early '85 after visiting a brother in Phoenix. Stet Whitcher was to retire from the bank days after the mini reunion, and was accorded another honor by the College, a gleaning for next month. Sam Williams, another soon to retire to a tennis court, with Lorraine, Joe and Berti Bird, and Zelda and I complete the roster. The dinner and evening were a beautiful beginning for another great weekend . . .

To be continued.

At the class of 1940 mini-reunion held in Hanover in September, a presentation was made of a portraitof the late Hugh Dryfoos '40, a stalwart volunteer for the class ivho served as class president and as aregional director in the Campaign for Dartmouth. The citation read: "With deep affection and admiration,the friends, colleagues, classmates, and family of Hugh Dryfoos '40 have established an endowment inhis name. Each year the fund will provide an internship for a Dartmouth student to work in developmentand alumni affairs." The first incumbent of the post is Stephanie Mac Donald 85. Pictured are presentersKathy Welling '7l, left, and Larry Duffy '65, center. Receiving the portrait is Mike Choukas '51, right,director of the Office of Alumni Programs.

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