1946

In mid-May, members of the Sphinx Society from all over the country returned to Hanover to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Bob Kimball provides this interesting report of the action: "The Class of 1946 outdid itself with nine members in attendance . . . the fifth largest class contingent . . . and the other four classes were all from the 'Bos. We clearly outshone every other class in our generation and a couple above us. The following classmates were in attendance: Don Barr,Gene Bokor, Chip Coleman, Don Furber,Jud Hannigan, Bob Kimball, Reg Pierce,Bob Poet, and Jack Sayers. Spence Smith had planned to attend but had to cancel at the last moment.

"A few recollections: the complete group of '46ers sat around a crowded table in the Hanover Inn bar, swapping lies and a lot of hilarious tall tales following dinner.

"Coleman and Poet reminisced about a track meet in which they had competed in high school some 40 years ago, detailing a specific race and naming every participant.

"The old football jocks, Hannigan, Poet, and Sa yers, recalled their Dartmouth life on the gridiron, with some of the funniest stories ever told.

" 'Smiles Furber' held forth in his deep grumble, describing life in Crosby Hall, aided by former dormmates Coleman and Hannigan. It's a miraculous wonder that the building is still standing.

"1946 came up with a new musical genius, Jud Hannigan, who is a master of ragtime piano and was accompanied superbly by Reg Pierce on his ever-present drums. All hands stayed at Pierce's Inn, and it is a wonder now that place is still standing.

"Furber estimated that joke 2,023 was told during the four-hour Sunday morning brunch.

"Margaret Furber, Grace Hannigan, Jackie Kimball, Nancy Pierce, and Nonie Sayers upheld the distaff side of the situation with a Friday night dinner at Pierce's Inn. They wisely retired before the male contingent returned from the Hanover action, though it is safe to assume that they heard the musical concert downstairs into the wee hours."

Bob concludes by saying, "It was a superb affair, with 40 Dartmouth alumni returning from Alaska, California, Missouri, Montana, and Arizona and other points west of the Mississippi and south of the Mason-Dixon line, who joined another 230 alums from the northeast corridor. I doubt if a more loyal group of alumni has ever been gathered, and their speaker, President Dave McLaughlin, was duly impressed."

On September 8, there will be a Family Golf Scramble at the Hanover Country Club to support the D. Hugh MacNamee Memorial Trust, which has been established in Hugh's memory to support psychotherapy for underprivileged adolescents and their families and to underwrite education in the field. Funds raised to date total almost $14,000. Those interested in supporting this worthwhile program may send contributions to the D. Hugh MacNamee Trust, 11 South Park Street, Hanover, NH 03755.

Harvey White, our treasurer, attended the May 4 Class Officers Weekend in Hanover. Information was submitted to all treasurers showing the percentage of dues payers in each class. Harvey is "embarrassed to report that our class has the lowest participation of any class between 1941 and 1960. Dues for the coming year will be $25, including the Alumni Magazine subscriptions and our class project for the College." He feels "that most of us can afford these dues and should support one of the finest institutions in the country, including active participation in class activities whenever possible. As we get older, it surely is time to again move closer together. Dues notices will go out in the fall. Let's have participation by all, as just another way of showing the College that we have one great class!"

Dr. Jim Pert writes that he has retired from the New York State Department of Health. He and Trudy are working on a cookbook for people who have had heart attacks (or who hope to avoid one). Other Wellesley wives will find a write-up on the book in the spring issue of the Wellesley Alumnae Magazine. Jim reports that he sees John Barker on his travels through Albany.

It is with sincere regret that we report the death of John Baptist Albora Jr., who passed away at his Warwick, R.I., home on May 8 of a heart attack. He is survived by his wife, Angie, and three children. Our sympathies go to his entire family in this time of loss.

Hope to see you all for a big turnout at our mini-reunion at the Princeton game in Hanover. Our 40th reunion will be held June 9-11, 1986, beginning the day after Commencement. Please mark your calendars NOW. More information will follow. Best regards. Please keep in touch.

Hayes Hill Etna, NH 03750