1943

Newsletter Editor Howie Leavitt probably already reported our successful mini October 16-18. Briefly then, the principal players were Pauline and Bob Field, who again handled the logistics admirably; Bud Kast, who moderated a well-attended seminar addressing the evolution and impact of the media upon our society; and Prexy FredStockwell and V ice-Prexy Bob Ehinger, who spoke of 50th Reunion planning, appointed a nominating committee to select officers for next June, and recommended a goal of $800,000 for our 50-year class gift ('42 raised $832,000). Bob Gray voiced a plea that the many classmates who have not submitted biographies for the 50th yearbook please do so soon. Send them to him at Box 505, New London, NH 03257. Hal Lindley gave a treasurer's report. Our deficits rise annually because of decreasing dues-paying members, but we are still solvent.

Charlie Donovan presented a plaque and Dartmouth clock to Eddie O'Brien in appreciation of his outstanding service in editing The Sweet Refrain. About 60-70 attended, weather was mixed (shortening the parade), the Big Green set three all-time records in defeating Yale, and the dinners and Sunday brunch were great.

I wish to acknowledge recent luncheons with three classmates not seen since 1942, all coinciden tally within a 30-day time span! Charlie Miller left Dartmouth after freshman year to join his father in the lumber business in Oregon, after which he acquired the Beechcraft franchise for the Northwest and Alaska. He and Mary also developed a 130,000-acre cattle and timber ranch in Central Oregon (my calculator says this equals 203 square miles!). He has now sold most of it and is in semi-retirement there. They flew to Sunriver in their Baron twin, and Barbara and I hope to visit their ranch soon.

A trip to Salem led to lunch with BobStraub, our former governor. After a stint in the building business, Bob was persuaded to run for Lane County commissioner, won, was elected state treasurer, and then governor. He and Pat live on a beautiful, 65-acre semi-farm near Salem with their huge and friendly German Shepherd, Shadrack. The home was built in 1860.

Finally, had lunch in Seattle with WaltDaggatt, who still enjoys an eight golf handicap and had just returned from playing in Augusta. Walt held executive posts in several Seattle businesses, chiefly involved with the Pepsi/Seven-Up franchises for the Northwest, Alaska, Hawaii, and part of Oregon. He may attend our 50th.

Al Drake, retired at Palm Coast, Fla., enjoys the hospitality chairmanship of the local Military Order of World Wars chapter, helps with a school program geared to motivate underachieving students, plays golf, and plans to be at our 50th.

"Winger" Munn, obviously sold upon the beauty and recreational opportunities surrounding his retirement home at Hendersonville, N.C., recommends seeing "The Last of the Mohicans," filmed nearby. He remarried to Marjorie in 1975 following the death of his first wife due to cancer, and they have ten grandchildren between them. Winger cherishes his Dartmouth experience but expresses some concerns that the College may be tending too heavily toward university status. Active in many local organizations, he has had to give up golf and tennis due to torn rotorcuffs, but he gardens and wishes Eddie O'Brien well. He and Bob McQueen worked for the same insurance company.

To Seward MacDonald, Dick Noble, and Cal Osberg: your letters are much appreciated and will be covered next issue. We're sorry to report the deaths of John Berkley in Stuart, Fla., on June 27 and our treasurer, HaroldLindley, in Orford. N.H. on Nov. 22. The latter is a particular shock as I stayed with Hal and accompanied him to all homecoming functions Oct. 15-19. Shortly after, he underwent bypass surgery and was found to be suffering from advanced cancer. Howie will cover this in great detail in a class newsletter. Don't forget our 50th June 11-13!

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