1932

As this is being written on December 31, 1986 and regardless of when you receive it Happy New Year! "Happy Reunion!"

One might think that, with 55 years under our belts, (some more than others) we would, as a group, want to rest on our labors and be content. However the cards which I have been mailing to a small number of you each month, have unearthed herebefore unreported honors and accomplishments and continuing eff orts for the benefit of our society.

For example, a clipping from a Saratoga Springs, N.Y., newspaper reported the conferring of an honorary degree of Doctor of Fine Arts on Dick Leach by Empire State College. The article went on: "Chancellor Martin recognizes Leach as a critical player in the establishment of the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, saying that Dick Leach has provided a level of truly creative leadership, not only for the Sarat oga Arts Center, but also for other major organizations with which he has been associated over a remarkable lifetime. Leach, a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Dartmouth College, wrote scripts for Arturo Toscanini and the Metropolitan Opera. After W.W. II service in the South Pacific, where he participated in 15 amphibious landings with the 7th Fleet, he returned to work at the National Artists and Art Corporation in New York. In 1950, working closely with Rudolph Bing, he helped found the Aspen Festival and Institute, and then in 1960 he was director of programming for the Lincoln Center, building the program from scratch." A remarkable career congratulations!

Another '32 is leaving big footprints Don Allen from Seneca Falls, N.Y., reports that his most important interest is finding a worthy use for the vacant 286acre, 50-million dollar former campus for the Eisenhower College which President Eisenhower supposed would be a distinguished and living memorial to his life. Don wrote: "Since the closing of the college (five years after my retirement) I have devoted a major portion of my time to this." Prior to his involvement with this institution, Don's scholarly career took him to far places, being sponsored by such outstanding and famous organizations as the Ford Foundation, Fulbright, Sunny, and the Rotary Scholarship Found ation. He is currently working on his sixth edition of an Indonesian Science Dictionary. Another great career, and busy retirement what a priviledge it will be to chat with him at our 55th in June.

Chuck Hall is quoted in his church bulletin, as supplied by Lee Chilcote '30: "Why I support the Fairmont Church? Fairmont has been my church home for more than 60 years, and I am forever grateful for the support and wonderful friends it has brought into my life. From the time Dr. Joel Hayden went skiing at Hanover with a group of Fairmonters, and my associations with Sunday School teaching, as deacon, trustee, and member of countless committees, to a chance to volunteer over 8,500 hours in the church office since my retirement, my life has been enriched by this priceless association."

From Dr. Elly Jump: "I enjoy country living near Mt. Rainier and working on my new computer. Grandchildren are exciting, and keep me on my toes. I continue to have mixed feelings about Dartmouth. It seems to have changed since 1932, but that is not so surprising perhaps."

Good news travels from Russ Harper: "See you at reunion in June." He and Helene have been travelling to visit their two sons, one in Victoria and one in Morgantown. Last year, they took a cruise through the Panama Canal and the Caribbean Islands.

Walter Langley, 1932's cross-country runner: "I'm still active as an official at track meets, but am not taking long trips, so we don't plan on coming to the 55th."

George Blaesi, from Phoenix, lists his most important interest as disarmament, is involved in volunteerism, and enjoys his family. He plans to come to reunion in June.

John Hollern checked in from Minneapolis, where he enjoys his nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. I hope we will see him in June.

By the way, who among you prolific '32s. has the 'most grandchildren?

Irv Kramer may associate with many of the stars in California, but he sent a photo of one who is destined to be a future winner. His grandson, of course, Tyler Kupper, with a big "D" sweater, and being held by Irv, wearing his '32 reunion hat.

Jay Whitehair wrote of his being present when Bill Morton received the gold medal of the national Football Hall of Fame, and he sent to me a copy of the program. This was a great day for all Dartmouth men, while we '32s reserve a big share of our love and repsect and admiration for one of our greats.

Ben Ezra

Dr. Irving Kramer '32 has plans for his grandson, Tyler Kupper, class of 2007 hopeful.

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CLASS OF 1932 - 55TH REUNIONJune 15-17, 1987 *** * * * Grow old along With me, the best is yet to beStay well and thrive for '32's nifty fifty-five!