1942

We have word from BobBark, chairman of the Stubby Pearson memorial project, that it is now a fait accompli. "The painting by John Goode '43 and the frame, courtesy of Bob McLaughry '44, have now been joined and are hanging in the Memorial Gym. Just enter the main entrance and proceed straight ahead, under a glass brick arch at the far end on the left-hand wall is the portrait. When you are in Hanover next, why not stop by and say hello to an old friend."

A couple of letters answered my request for information on retirement. Murray Latz writes: "I retired on January 31, 1982, which certainly seems ages ago. The funny thing is that at times I have realistic dreams about work situations. Of course, I wake up smil- ing. I had ended my career as vice president, treasurer, of Allied Stores, which was at that time one of the largest department store holding companies. We had stores all over the country, such as Jordan Marsh, Maas Bros., Bon Marche Stern's, Bonwit Teller, Donaldsons, Joskes and even Brooks Brothers. It is no more, and what is left is now part of Federated Department Stores. Its demise is a long story. However, I got out about four years before the roof caved in. Marjorie and I are well, still playing golf and tennis and enjoying about three to four months in Florida in the winter. Can't take the New York cold, even though I did go to Dartmouth."

And from Tenaflly N.J., Bill Parmer writes that he concluded a 40-year career in public education in November 1986. "This included 11 early years of teaching English and history and coaching varsity basketball and baseball—one year in Bound Brook and 10 years in Tenafly. My last 27 years involved several administrative positions in Tenafly, including personnel director, publicity and public relations, special education, director of project developing quality, director of adult education and 18 years as assistant supervisor of schools. All this after four years in die Army Air Corps, 1942 to 1946. "And what are Jane and I doing now?" the sheriff asks. "Much of our time is spent in community and church work and giving others a helping hand—taking people to meet appointments, shopping, visiting those who are ill or house-bound, engaging in political activities, attending sports events, enjoying our four children (now 42, 46, 52 and 55), three grandchildren (24, 27 and 28) and our first great-grandchild—a girl born on my mother's birthday, September 21." Bill adds a postscript that he is still playing some golf in New Jersey and Florida.

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