1939

On November I Lou Oberdorfer received another signal honor—the presentation of what was called "the remarkable portrait of Judge Louis F. Oberdorfer," painted by distinguished American artist Don Stivers. A former Dartmouth fundraising colleague, now living in the Washington, D.C., area and acquainted with Lou, attended the presentation ceremony. She sent me copies of the program and a very impressive 62-page booklet of essays by some of Lous 63 law clerks, describing his outstanding 30-year career as U.S. district judge of the District of Columbia. One quote: "There are some judges who are superb lawyers. There are judges who are compassionate. There are judges who have exquisite judgment. And Judge Oberdorfer has them all." My friend wrote that the ceremony was "a terrific event; Lou is enormously respected and loved!"

Mike Ellis wrote to commiserate with me about scarcity of class news for this column when Peter manages to collect material "for what is certainly the best class newsletter in the country" (Mikes words). 'Amen," say I! Mike also said hitting age 90 was a major mental and psychological experience. A nice note from Jim Comer said that he had also passed 90 "without pain" and that all is well with Jim and Doris. A Green Card from Natalie Glovsky, widow of Hank Glovsky and Mert Tarlow's sister, stated that their three sons and one grandson were Dartmouth men. Actually, Evelyn and I knew son Mark '70 and grandson Alexander '91 as undergraduates since they were members of Psi Upsilon, of which we have been longtime advisors.

Fred Upton and his stepdaughter Diane visited with us December 8. Freds wife, Beth, had undergone cardiac surgery at DartmouthHitchcock Medical Center the day before—she came through with flying colors. Among other things, we reminisced a bit about our senior fellowship year. Fred and I are the only survivors of the seven 1939 fellows.

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