1920

The March 3 issue of the Valley News published in West Lebanon, N.H., carried this story about our Twenty editor, Allen RichardFoley. After 20 years of distinguished service as moderator of the Town of Norwich, Vt. Al has retired. In recognition of his fine services the 1975 Town Report was dedicated to Allen. Moreover, at the recent annual town meeting a letter from retired U.S. Senator George Aiken was read wherein the Senator, who once served as moderator for the town of Putney, Vt., for five years, praised Al's services and extended his "congratulations for noble service." He further remarked that Al somehow continued to maintain his fine sense of humor whereas Aiken had lost his after service of but five years.

For those unfamiliar with a New England town meeting let it be said that the office of moderator is a very demanding one and it takes a very special kind of person to make things "tick." He carries much authority actually but the really successful moderator seldom exercises it but he gently directs business along the path he desires to a smooth conclusion of each article on the Town Warrant. The successful moderator must know his people with all their idiosyncracies: those who talk too much because they enjoy it; those who find it difficult to articulate their ideas in public but often have much substance in their remarks and in recognition of this the good moderator reframes their points so cleverly that they feel elated at their success; and above all he must know his Roberts "Rules of Order" and keep things moving without a hitch, if amendments pile upon amendments. But, above all, he must maintain a sense of humor and timing and Al excels at this - so, when the meeting is concluded, everyone feels good and neighbors speak to neighbors. In short, a moderator is a statesman par excellence. So we extend to Allen R. Foley congratulations for a "job more than well done" - for an extraordinary performance over 20 years.

From Reading, Pa., a note from Jim Reber who is elated by turn around in the fortunes of the Big Green basketball team this year. From an item in the Reading Eagle which Jim enclosed, I learned that the Dartmouth coach, Gary Walters, is a former Reading high school star and former assistant to Pete Carril, Princeton's successful head coach of basketball. It will be fun to watch these two coaches match wits and talent on the court in the future. Thanks, Jim, for your letter and its enclosure. Greetings to Beulah. I hope she is still serving you occasionally some of that good New England creamed codfish such as we enjoyed at our 50th Reunion.

Frank and Margaret Corbin had a ten-day tour, arranged by Northwestern University, to Leningrad and Moscow over the New Year's holiday. They were accompanied by Peggy andJim Vail '50 and their three boys. A very full schedule included visits to museums, art galleries, the Russian circus, and the Bolshoi ballet. The trip was especially enjoyable for Margaret since she was visiting her native city. Your message to Lew Waterbury '12 has been transmitted, Frank. He is practicing avidly so "watch his deal." Almost immediately after their Russia tour the Corbins stepped right into another party given them by their children at the Vail residence in Lake Forest - their 50th wedding anniversary.

Bud and Alice Weymouth are flying on Delta's "Champagne Special" to Tampa, Fla., at the end of March, thereby hoping to escape the heavy snows which have made the Hanover sking enthusiasts so happy this year. Bud says he hopes their flight will be better than one he took with El Cheney from Paris to London back in 1923. That flight was crowded; many passengers were sick; and the stench of burning oil was almost unbearable.

If the Nate Whitesides are true to form they are both tripping the sands of those two lovely island - Sanibel and Captiva - off the coast of Florida in the beautiful Gulf of Mexico.

Warrie Gault writes that he is expecting to be a great-grandfather again some time in May and that he attended a Dartmouth Club-of-Worcester meeting in February where Al Foley expounded the virtues of Vermont wit, wisdom and humor much to everyone's delight.

Dr. Ken Amsden attended the memorial service on March 2 for Dr. Erwin C. Miller in an overflowing church despite the foul weather that prevailed. Many, many Worcester area people came to pay their respectful admiration and love for Erwin whose dedicated services to Worcester, especially in medicine, were many, indeed. His obituary appears elsewhere in this Magazine. Our Class has lost a deeply respected member - a truly great and good Samaritan.

From Lincoln, N.H., via his daughter, TedMarden passes on the sad news that he has lost his wife Mary. A loyal supporter of Dartmouth and the Class of 1920, Mary always participated with genuine pleasure in every Dartmouth occasion. Even at our Post-55th Reunion at Loon Mountain Mary insisted on joining us briefly despite her physical frailty and we were so glad to see her for those few minutes. We grieve with you, Ted, for your loss is ours also.

My promised report on the Princeton/Dartmouth mini-Alumni College seminar scheduled for March 6 in Scottsdale, Ariz., is scratched since the seminar itself was cancelled due to

"communications problems." Dependency on the fast movement of mail is dangerous business these days.

Prexy McGoughran has appointed F. PhilipGross, Box 431, New London, N.H. 03257, chairman for the 1976 informal reunion to be held in Hanover, June 14, 15, and 16. If you have any questions, Phil will have the answers, provided they are about the reunion.

Adios, amigos.

1918's March Pow-Wow in Floridabridged the age gap handily: Jules VanRaalte, Ben Mugridge, and Pam Gile '76.

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