1947

Before we plunge into a new fall season, mention must be made of the DOC Jubilee Celebration, held June 2-4 at the Moosilauke Ravine Lodge. Among memorable events observed were 75 years of Dartmouth at Moosilauke, 75 years of Cabin & Trail, Ledyard Canoe Club, and the Long Walks, and, most especially, the dedication of a sculpture of Ross McKenney. The slightly larger-than-life bust of Ross was created by June Brundage Carter, sister of Pete Brundage '45, who died in the South Pacific in 1945. Seven '47s were contributors, and three of our Chubbers attended the weekend. Dick andCindy Nichelsen came from Lewisburg Pa.; Bill and Jean Hallager and Ham Chase came from nearby.

Jean was there as a VIP - Very Involved Person. Her father, Sherm '22, was an original Long Walker. Jean, an early Dartmouth woman on campus, roomed with Ross and his wife in their home, and she knew about the vitality he brought to Dartmouth.

It was good to talk with Dick and Cindy about Dick's career in the geology department at Bucknell U. His work took the family to such various study areas as Seattle, Utah, and Norway. They lived a while in each place and were much enriched by the experience.

Early Saturday a.m., we all hit the Gorge Brook Trail. Dick and Ham climbed with a member of '48, one Phil Viereck, known to all as "Moosejaw." The Jaw climbed amazingly on two new hips, and he and Dick were fleet that morning.

A note came from Bill Scollard now a retired former VP in engineering for Ford. Bill spent time during 1994 as an adjunct professor of engineering at Thayer School, teaching from his experience. The faculty often asked him to talk to their classes, which pleased him. Bill especially notes attending our mini-reunion and being with a large group of '47s - faces hard to recall, but the names all familiar.

Joe Eisaman cruising the Caribbean with Karen (he is the ad man for a cruise firm), took time to forward a wonderful photo of Russ and Flo Pfaff enjoying their 1994 Christmas party and looking a lot younger than the sedate age we know they are. Could it be the Florida weather - and the occasional hurricane?

Recently received survey responses from BillBuckingham in Seattle and from Art Diemer in Charlotte, N.C., both telling of their post-Thayer School work. Buck spent more than 30 years developing jet aircraft and engine systems. He now rehabs very old cars, giving them new life. Art's 20 years in construction for Union Carbide led to a second career in property management. He was VP at Union Carbide then president of his own consulting firm in that field. He found time to be a "lunch pal" to a youngster and then a volunteer in prison ministry.

We hope more surveys are out there to be mailed. It's not too late. I have extras to send if yours is missing. October 20-22 is Dartmouth Night and our mini-reunion weekend. Contact the Norwich Inn, (802) 649-1143, to hold a room. See you soon.

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