1938

Now that the nasty season is upon us, perhaps it behooves members of the class to think of more pleasant things - such as our 30th Reunion come a year from now. Already I have received a request for information as to dates, etc.; so let it be known that said event will encompass the dates of June 16-18, 1969 (Mon. through Wed.) and will be held in conjunction with 1939 and 1940.

One of the projects for the Reunion is the coordination of its activities with the other two classes, plus the desirability of tying it into the Bicentennial of the College, which will be reaching a climax at that time. Some thought has already been given to some sort of joint intellectual effort with 1939 and 1940; if any members of the Class have any bright ideas, Clark Barrett would, I am sure, welcome any suggestions. He will have the opportunity during the Class Officers weekend this spring to sit down with the reunion chairmen of 1939 and 1940, and any ideas would be worth kicking around at that time.

To get down to Class news, of which there is a distinct paucity this month, the Governor of New Hampshire and the Council of the sovereign State of New Hampshire recently and regretfully accepted the resignation of one John R. McLane Jr. as chairman of the Advisory Commission of the Health and Welfare Department. The Governor and Councilors paid high praise to Mr. McLane for his long years of service to the commission. "I am deeply appreciative of his services," Gov. King said.

In his letter of resignation, John said the affairs of the commission are now running smoothly, that qualified persons now hold key positions in the Health and Welfare Department, and that he now would like to devote more of his time to other civic and charitable activities in the Greater Manchester area.

Aetna Life and Casualty will send two representatives to Europe to work directly with its Italian-based affiliate. Carl F. vonPechmann, assistant vice president, underwriting department, in the casualty and surety division of the home office, will be one of them and will work with the Assicurazioni Generall at its Trieste headquarters. He will act as liaison with Generall on casualty and property matters.

Von Pechmann joined Aetna m 1938; he is board president of Hartford Neighborhood Centers, and lives in West Hartford. There is no word as to how long Baron will be gone, but it ought to be a fascinating experience. Let's hope he can make it back for Reunion! At any rate, any visitors to the Trieste area will be welcomed by the Baron; I trust he will have better luck m this respect than I do here in Hanover.

The Class will join in sympathy with Belden Bly, who recently lost his father. Belden is still active in politics in the Bay State.

Now is the time of year, also, when the bite is on for the Alumni Fund. In spite of the Bicentennial drive in the offing, remember that the Alumni Fund is completely separate and should take priority this year over any other charitable ventures you may have in mind. One reads constantly in magazines and other periodicals of the very real threat to the survival of Independent Education in these United States; let's assure the continuance in all its excellency of Dartmouth College!

Secretary, 12 Summer St. Hanover, N.H. 03755

Treasurer, Hunter Lane, Rye, N.Y. 10580

Bequest Chairman,