1951

I was about to implement last month's threat to devote this column to my operation if no news was in the mailbox when President Joe Welch checked in with several timely items. On a recent visit to Hanover, Joe persuaded Al Mori that there was one job even more vital than his present role as mini-reunion chair; so Al has accepted the head class agent's job. Herb Knight's achievements over the past two drives are now legend. Herb's imaginative and diligent approach was directly responsible for 1951's resurgence in giving, and we all owe him our thanks.

President Joe also got John Clayton and Dick Price to accept joint chairmanship of the next reunion, scheduled for 1996. John and Dick are both residents of Eastman, N.H., near Hanover. It's not the clique phenomenon; there are just practical advantages to having convenient access to the College's administrative services, communications, and other resources.

Both Syracuse newspapers recently carried features on the Caldwell Gallery in nearby Manlius, N.Y. Joe Caldwell founded the business in 1973 and was joined by son Jay '85 after Jay's graduation from Dartmouth. This is a big-time operation, and works on display include, at the high end, a $1.85-million Frederick Remington. Joe started with matchbook covers as a kid but is now a dealer and appraiser of American and European art, sculpture, and furniture. He is highly regarded by prestigious museums, other galleries, and a worldwide clientele.

Do you remember getting a birthday greeting from the class of 1951 back in the fifties? Hank Sanders has sent me a calendar containing all of your birthdays. Was it Russ Dilks who started the practice? We know that BobLeavitt, now of Pleas antville, N.Y., handled the task for a couple of years and, happily, saved the calendar. Talk about love's labor! Now I'll take a long shot and send greetings to JackGannon and Jim Wheat ley. Let's see if either of them read about this on their shared birthday, November 15, about the time the DAM should hit their doorsteps.

The Dartmouth Club of Houston annually sends off freshmen-to-be with a cookout hosted by a club member. Trula and ChampSmith attended this year's affair and met four of eight Houston area '97s and parents. A nice idea others might consider.

Keep Al Brout's amusing Annual Report of Class Finances near the top of the pile; it includes a request for $25 annual class dues—a bargain that connects you with the great things 1951 does in Hanover and elsewhere.

I appreciated being on some of your card lists last Christmas. It's an effortless way for you to stay in touch with the class. Talk to me: (203) 245-7191; Fax (203) 245-0087.

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