1923

As an appropriate postscript to last month's report on Carl Gray's ski-slope feats, I received the following note a few days ago from Marjory Wentworth, a friend of Henry Perkins's: "As secretary to a member of the class of 1930 I occasionally see the ALUMNI MAGAZINE. In this connection I am wondering if any mention has been made of the recent appearance of your classmate Henry Perkins on Boston's EveningMagazine (Channel 4). He participated in a segment on old-time skiing. Henry still skis just about every day when conditions warrant. He is quite a guy and I think this information should appear in your class notes."

Here it is, Marjory. We quite agree with you!

Just briefly, let me note the following highlights of Pete Jones's annual class president's report to the College, updating 1923 class activities for the past year: there were 30 realized bequests and 55 life income trusts totaling $3,681,793; $57,786 was contributed by 247 donors— 137.5 percent of our objective; 98.5 per cent paid annual dues; the ALUMNI MAGAZINE was sent free to all classmates, plus 120 others; 55 per cent of our Tuck School alumni contributed to Tuck annual giving; our 60th Alumni Fund objective of $100,023 was already exceeded; and our scholarship fund now has a book value of $65,543 and is rising. This is a record we can all be proud of. Few if any classes can surpass it.

I had the pleasure a few days ago of talking with Manny Rubin. Both he and Sadie are in good health and enjoying life to the full. Manny retired from the shoe industry in 1959- Since then he has been involved in many com- munity projects, including several musical groups. He still plays the violin in the Newton Symphony Orchestra. His principal interest however is the International Executive Service Corps — a volunteer, non-profit organization. Its members go to under-developed countries and in a consulting capacity work with various companies with the objective of improving their procedures, policies, and results. The corporation pays the expenses of its volunteers but they receive no salary. The length of stay on each job is three to four months. With his shoe industry background, Manny has been assigned to shoe manufacturers in Guatemala, Panama, Costa Rica, Brazil, Mexico, and other countries. His most recent assignment was Trinidad in 1981. At present he is standing by, hoping for at least one more assignment — and from the way he sounded is ready for several more.

Letters have come in recently from: Paul McKown, who included a much appreciated news report of Russ Carpenters death. Paul said he still hoped to get to the 60th, but Priscilla has just come home from a hospital stay and he was not sure he could make

Paul Soley, who, with his daughter Liesel, was definitely planning to be with us. Liesel is a concert violinist. Through the good offices of Bob Kaiser '39, arrangements were made wit the Music Department to provide her wit practice room during her stay in Hanover.

Jock Osborne, who, with Toot, was at an ibel Island for two months recently. The Osbornes' son james Jr. '68, who had a reutu this year, too, was encouraging his parents join him in Hanover. Jock was hopeful but not sure.

Charlie Bishop, who, in a recent letter to Babe Miner said he and Catherine spent the month of December in California visiting the families of their son and daughter. Son Charles is comptroller for Shamrock Materials Company. Daugher Catherine is a lawyer and member of a firm which deals with landlord-tenant relationships. Each of the families has two children. Charlie says he does not get around very much, as he finds walking very difficult. However, he and Ed Stocker visit frequently and reminisce about their days in Hanover.

I also talked recently with Ralph Rounseville, who lives in Rochester, Mass., and who has seen his town grow from 1,500 to 3,000 during the past three years, and change from an agricultural area to a residential one. Ralph came to Dartmouth from Worcester Academy and roomed with Bob Siemon during the one year he was with us. He spent all of his career in the lumber business, has held several town offices, and says he is "one of the lucky ones healthwise." This is the first we have heard from Ralph for many years.

This is the last issue of the ALUMNI MAGAZINE until that of September, in which our 60th reunion report will appear. Thanks for your help and cooperation. May the year ahead be a good one for you and yours.

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