1954

100 Highland Avenue Seekonk, MA 02771

As I start to write this column in the middle of August, one can only hope that when you read it in the middle of October the football season has started auspiciously and that this will truly be our season of content.

John Gillespie has planned an active mini-reunion schedule to be sure that, come what may in the football results, the social results will be outstanding. The Gillespies are entertaining all the '54s who find their way to Hanover for the Dartmouth/Holy Cross Game on October 10. For directions and information, call John in Hanover at 603/646-3326.

On the eve of the Harvard game in Cambridge the class of 195.4 will host a cocktail reception at its hospitality suite in the Marriott Copley Place Hotel in Boston from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on October 16. The Harvard weekend is always an exciting two days and it's a great opportunity to see old friends and to meet our new president at the Boston dinner. The plans for Dartmouth Night weekend, October 30 through November 1, are as extensive as always. A pre-parade cocktail buffet and reception for the classy class of 1954 will take place in the Drake Room of the Hanover Inn from 5:45 to 7:15 p.m. There is always plenty of food to go with the cocktails, so make your plans accordingly. The post bonfire reception for '54s will take place in Room 101 of the Hanover Inn. The annual class meeting will be convened at 9:30 on Saturday morning in Thayer Hall Lounge where a continental breakfast will be served. All classmates are invited to attend this meeting. Following the football game, the '54 reception will be at the Faculty Lounge in Hopkins Center. The weekend will end with muffins at Mullins from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Sunday morning. Dartmouth Night weekend will be great. Don't miss it!

It looks like more and more '54s are returning or planning to return to the Hanover area. I've heard through the grapevine that Jerry Barton and Dave Mandelbaum have made a commitment for a sizable parcel in Norwich. From all reports, there's enough land for the whole class to build on.

Dave Ransom, when last heard from, has been serving in a series of interim ministries, the last of which is at the Pilgrim Congregational Church in Duluth. He served two six-month calls in a triple parish in Wil- liams-Bandette-Birchdale, Minn. Dave expected to return East this past June for his son Steve's wedding in Newport.

Pete Gutlon has left the hectic urban life for the beautiful Berkshires. He is now living in Stockbridge, Mass. and is actively involved in real estate with Isgood Realty and Coldwell Banker Company. If you are looking for a hideaway in the beautiful Berkshires, call Pete at 413/637-1200 or 413/298-5242.

Lew Milkey has been name Branch Manager of the Year for 1987 by PaineWebber Incorporated. Lew is manager of Paine- Webber's Boston complex, which consists of five branch offices employing more than 160 professionals. The award distinguishes Lew as the manager with the best record of overall excellence in branch management in 1987. In announcing the award, James R. Boris, director of PaineWebber's domestic branch group, said, "Lew has demon- strated outstanding leadership abilities throughout his 22 years at PaineWebber. He has built a strong sense of teamwork and loyalty among his staff, resulting in excellent performances for the entire Boston group. His enthusiasm and commitment to the firm set an example for his colleagues. He is a tremendous asset to PaineWebber." Congratulations Lew! In our book you are a giant.