1958

One of the nice things about writing this column this time of year is that by this time I have seen some of you at football games and can write a more personally. I like to report on these meetings while they are still fresh in my mind and as a result hold some of the clippings and much-appreciated notes you write on the backs of your dues slips until I can fit them in.

There was a very nice small mini-reunion last October at the Bar Mitzvah of Meland Patti Alperin's son Mark. We had the opportunity to see Joel and HelenPortugal and Joe and Sandy Slotnik. The new logo and art work that Railway Express Company is sporting on their trucks and advertising comes out of the new firm of Anspach, Grossman, Portugal, Inc., consultants in marketing communications and design with their headquarters in the Time & Life Building in New York City. Joel tells me that, while the firm is in its infancy, they are progressing beyond all expectations. AMF is another Portugal client. Sandy and Joe were about to leave for a trip to Spain and Portugal with a week in Madeira. I have seen them since their return, looking tanned and having enjoyed themselves immensely.

Stu Gord has been made corporate treasurer of Baxter Laboratories, Inc., Morton Grove, Ill. From Dartmouth, he went to Harvard Business School for an MBA, and was with General Mills before joining Baxter, which makes a diverse line of products in the hospital and health fields around the world. The Gords (including two children) find shelter at 381 Sterling Road, Kenilworth, Ill. which is zipped 60043. Congratulations are in order, Stu.

The day of the Harvard game was one of the finest ever produced for such an occasion. Unfortunately, the brand of football didn't measure up until about the last two minutes when things got very exciting. The murmur in the stands was, "What a difference a year makes." At any rate, we had our victory with that Perry field goal with two seconds left to break the tie. He won't soon forget that. Unfortunately, the lack of a class cocktail party after the game didn't give me much opportunity to see many people, but among those I did see rather quickly were Dick Roth and Dan Wilkes, Otto Wagenback and SkipCoggin: Also spent some time with Trygand C. J. Myhren and Frank and VickiSands. The Myhrens are expecting their third child at about the publication date of this column. Sorry I didn't get to see more of you.

A Class executive committee meeting on Sunday brought many others into town. Bill and Kay Van Law came in from Champaign, Ill. where they are both very involved in setting ladies fashion styles in the midwest with specialty shops in Champaign and Decatur. They report that now that the women's hemline battle has settled down, (an unfortunate pun from this viewpoint) business is booming. Bill and Kay were ensconced here in the Wellesley Inn, a typical New England Inn comp'ete with canopied bed, very fitting for Kay's first trip to this area.

The executive committee met Sunday at the Manchester, Mass. home of John andLibby Parker. The magnificent view of the ocean and Libby's fine quiche added a great deal to what was considered by all to be an exceptionally productive meeting. Those present included: President DickFrisch, Treasurer Bill Van Law, Newsletter Editor Walt Vail, Mel Alperin, DaveBradley, John Parker, Herb Swarzman and your humble scribe. You will be hearing further about some of the things discussed, but in brief we discussed our fine performance with the Alumni fund and how to improve it even more; development of a worthwhile 15th reunion; the start of a look toward our 25 th reunion; further development of football game reunions; the establishment of a Class of '58 cup for the Alumni Ski Weekend which is being sponsored by our class. There are some other projects being considered which can. benefit Dartmouth and the Class. In addition, as always, the committee solicits and will consider all suggestions for the class for projects that can benefit the College.

A reminder at this point that this is Class Dues time. Bill Van Law reports that dues are coming in very well, but naturally we would like 100% participation to carry forward our plans.

December Column Part II: I've just returned from Hanover and another hairraising Dartmouth win. Even from our rather poor vantage in the end zone, the sloppy play was evident on both sides, but for the third week running Perry's educated toe pulled it out. Dave and Ann Bradley ran an outstanding mini-reunion at Dave's impressive offices on So. Park Street just down from Leverone. The Hanover hills and Chase Field are the views from his office. He maintains his concentration by keeping his back to the big picture window. The turnout for the reunion was outstanding. The prize for the longest trip goes to Walt and Betty Fogarty who came in from Bangkok, Thailand where Walt works for Colgate. They have one child 18 months old and thoroughly enjoy that part of the world. They do manage to get back to this country quite often. Rinkand Dotty DeWitt keep busy down in Manchester. In addition to running the Manchester Bank, Rink is President of a new company in which the College is heavily involved with the purpose of developing second home land near Hanover with ecological values. Rink has promised me more information on this interesting project. Tom Colby, the Syracuse New York book seller, is very active on the veteran ski racing scene. He made it to the nationals in Sun Valley last year. Looks like we have some competition at the Ski Weekend in March.

Larry and Maggi Schwartz and Normand Anni Sylvester were in attendance. Norm is with BBD & O in New York. Both couples are into the skiing bit so we expect to see them up in March. Speaking of our Ski Weekend, Jim and Lynn Spence were up and I told Jim that we might consider letting Wide World of Sport cover it since NBC is covering the Winter Olympics in Sapporo. He did say that they will be covering the Summer Olympics in Munich. Pete and Perry Spiegel made the long trip from Lyme. Pete is on the Radiology staff at Mary Hitchcock. Dave andCorrinne Cassidy have returned to Hanover, living right next to the Green Lantern Inn on Main St. Dave is operations manager for Windsor Minerals Co., producers of talc for Johnson and Johnson. Ralph Manuel reports that his return to Hanover from Illinois was a straight player swap for Bob Blackman and if Blackman doesn't start winning some games he may have to go back.

Dick and Jean Harris came up from Longmeadow, Mass. where Dick is in the game business with Milton Bradley. The lure of the north country has gotten to PeteHerman who is with the State of Vermont, Department of Education handling budgetary problems. He is living outside of Montpelier. Doug- and Judy Fusonie have returned to New England and have an easy trip to Hanover via Rte. 91 from Greenfield, Mass., where Doug is in partnership practicing cardio-vascular surgery. Rogerand Jane Rice joined the festive scene coming up from Cohasset, Mass., where they have recently settled. Roger is with the New England Telephone Co., presently in Brockton where he is director of traffic with 700 girls under him—an enviable position. Others who I saw from near or far were Bob Timothy who is doctoring in Maine; Dick Pugh, selling paper in Maine; Colin Norberg, John Graf, Dave and Suzie Brock, Andy Ansaldi, Dave Paine, Tryg and C. J. Myhren, Joe Jacquet, Herb Swarzman and I'm sure I've missed others to whom I apologize.

That wraps up the football season socializing in this column. Watch for the Ski Weekend Ad in this magazine. After last year's success we expect a record turnout. Reservations will be limited and we do want as many '58's as possible.

In this holiday season Jane and I wish all of you and yours a very happy holiday and a healthy, happy New Year and we pray for lasting peace throughout the world.

Secretary, 43 Cornell Rd. Wellesley, Mass. 02181

Treasurer, 505 South Mattis Campaign, Ill. 61820