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Maine Alumnus, Volume 12, Number 1, October 1930

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University of Maine

School of Education

Authorized by the Board of Trustees, March 6, 1930

THE School of Education of the University of Maine was or­ ganized prmarily to give professional training to prospective sec­ ondary school teachers, school administiators, and supervisors In addition to offering regular collegiate work leading to baccalaureate and advanced degrees in Education it is equipped to render service to Maine schools in the fields of

1. Teacher Placement 2. Educational Surveys 3. Testing Programs 4. Curricular Problems 5. Organization Programs 6. Building Surveys 7. Financial Consultation

May we be of service to you? We shall be glad to help you with your problems

Olin S. Lutls, Ph D , Dean The Maine Alumnus Vol. 12,0No. I October, 1930

Registration Is 50 More Than Last Year

New Freshman Policies Now In Effects

If the comments and optimism heard based upon the fact that a greater pro­ during and following the eighth annual REGISTRATION portion of those admitted were without freshman week are based on facts, then any entrance conditions. This is especial­ (As of September 18) /Maine has not only one of the largest, if ly pleasing to University officials. not the largest entering class, on record, Graduate students ...... 33 but also one of the best. That remains to Seniors ... . 312 An Important Year be seen. Juniors . 320 Statistics speak emphatically as to size Sophomores ...... 388 In some respects this marks the begin­ of the entire student body, not alone the Freshmen . .. . 474 ning of an unusually important year. The freshman class According to the latest Special ...... 25 new policy of having freshmen reside in data available when this article was writ­ Two year Agriculture . . 11 dormitories goes into effect. It is impos­ ten, a total of 1563 students have regis­ sible however to accommodate all non­ tered, said to be a record figure. Doubt­ 1563 resident freshmen on the campus. less this will be increased somewhat by The ruling prohibiting fraternities from late arrivals. There were 1510 students last year Some people pledging freshmen before a specified date next spring goes into had expressed belief that economic conditions might tend to full effect this year. For five years the fraternities have been reduce the size of the upperclasses. operating under a plan which permitted them to pledge and There are 312 seniors, as against 258 in 1929-30; a slight initiate a smaller number each year until in 1930-31 they decrease in juniors, 40 more sophomores, and 24 more fresh­ could pledge no freshmen before the date agreed upon, and men, with other small differences in the graduate, special and cannot initiate them untli the opening of the next college year. two year agricultural groups With the beginning of this year, the School of Education As for this quality claim about the newcomers,—that is (Continued on Page 8)

FRESHMEN WHO ARE SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF MAINE ALUMNI. Left to Right—Front Row Ruth E Hamor, Hulls Cove (George H. Hamor) of Barahona, Rep. Dominion, 09; Muriel T. Covell, Monmouth (Henry T. Covell 12) ; Shirley T. Hatch, Shirley, Mass. (Roy O Hatch TO) , Mabel E. Robinson, Old Town (Veysey H. Robinson 17) ; Ruth V. Sheshong, Old Town (L. G. Sheshong 17) ; Emily Lyon, Bangor (Alpheus Lyon 02); Mary V. Jones, Veazie (Vaughan Jones ’04); Margaret D. Whitcomb, Orono (Mrs. Rena Whitcomb '98); Ruth I. Vaughan, Belfast (William Vaughan ex-'ll), Josephine D. Burrill, Brewer (Harold S. Burrill ex-’ll). Left to Right—Second Row Lewis B Varney, Gorham (Perley N. Varney ’06); Thomas M. Hersey, Bangor (Guy A. Hersey ’00) ; Allan M. Larrabee, Winthrop (Charles C Larrabee '12) ; F J. Lord, Old Town (Leslie R. Lord 08) : A. C. Lyon Jr, Bangor (Alpheus Lyon ’02); F. S Thomas, Camden (Herbert A. Thomas ’05), T C Young, Onawa (R A Young 87) ;G. H. Buker, Auburn (Dr. E. B. Buker ’06); H. G. Porter, Palmerton, Pa (Roy H Porter ’06); L. M. Hardison, Caribou (Grover M Hardison ’08). • THE MAINE ALUMNUS October, 1930 4

Men’s and Women’s Debating Dr. Caroline Colvin Honored Teams Make Good Showing

B) Dr. Ava Harriet Chadbourne '15 The debating teams at the University earned on an extensive and ambitious It is with a peculiar pleasure, a feeling and Phi Kappa Phi program last year under the direction of of great satisfaction, and a lively sense But it is above all for her long and Mr Herschel Bricker of the Public of the fitness of things that the faculty, conscientious service as a teacher in the Speaking Department graduates and under graduates of the department of history that Dr Colvin is The women’s team, managed by Alice University of Maine learn the name of best known and loved Her interest in Baglev, was especially successful, debat­ the new women’s dormitory which is students, the wonderfully fine inspiration ing on the question Resolved, that being opened this Fall—Colvin Hall American College education is a failure For to them the name stands for a The Maine team, upholding the negative long period of faithtul service well per­ side was composed of Caroline Cousins, formed, for high standards of scholar­ Florence Ward, and Margaret Hammel ship worked for and attained, for fine It returned to Maine after a five days’ ideals of personal conduct inculcated, trip undefeated, having met veteran de­ for loyal devotion to an institution, and baters at Radcliffe, Springfield Interna­ for inspiration and counsel in the lives tional, Pembroke and Hunter. of young men and women At the same time another group of Dr Caroline Colvin in whose honor women was working on the question, Re­ the building is named, came to the Uni­ solved that legal censorship should be versity in 1902, having at that time the abolished Some weeks later Frances distinction of being the first woman on Fuger, Fanny Fineberg, and Louise the university faculty and the first teach­ Bates were Maines affirmative represent­ er of a distinct department of history atives at Bates Although defeated, the Later she became the first dean of wom­ team, presenting fine argument, man­ en of the institution aged to win one of the three votes of The splendid type of work which she the judges. has always maintained opened the way Unusual interest was shown by the for other women to become members of men last year in debating work From the faculty and has in a great measure the competitors were picked two teams been responsible for the more nearly One, composed of Harry Moyers, John equal opportunities tor faculty women Gehring, and Charles O’Connor, met that is enjoyed at Maine than is found in Dr Caroline Colvin Mass Agricultural College, New York most co-educatonal institutions University, and Colby on the question, Those who have been privileged to car­ and valuable advice which she offers to Resolved: that a complete plan of dis­ ry on their college work under her sup­ them, her well-known capacity of de­ armament should be adopted by all na­ ervision and guidance have been inspired pendableness and rare loyalty, her high tions, excepting such forces as are need­ by her thorough knowledge and presenta­ standards and ideals, her fairness in deal­ ed for police protection. tion of subject matter and the continued ing with both students and her fellow John Barry, John McGowan, and Wil­ expansion of the department of history, members of the faculty are the outstand­ liam Roche, making up the negative team always maintaining its high quality of ing reasons why it is most fitting that on the same question, met and were de­ scholarship, attests Dr Colvin’s greatest the new dormitory should be named as feated by Colby. Many interesting pre­ achievement upon the campus. it is,—Colvin Hall paratory contests were held among the As the first dean of women, Dr. Col­ students before the final debates, and a vin made use of the same thorough meth­ Heads Engineering Education survival-of-the-fittest process eliminated ods and standards which she employs in Society the less fit, and determined the eventual her teaching, to develop personal and so­ teams cial standards of conduct among the President H S. Boardman was elected Mr Bricker recently attended a meet­ women undergraduates Women’s Stu­ president of the Society for the Promo­ ing m Boston of the debating directors dent Government had her hearty support tion of Engineering Education at the of the New England State Colleges, the and girls’ athletics were encouraged. Per­ 38th annual meeting of that Association purpose of which was to organize a haps one of the honors which Dr. Col­ held at McGill University, June 26 to 28 league of Debate Directors and Managers vin has appreciated most was her elec­ President Boardman has been active in tion by the All Maine Women as their who will map out a definite schedule sat­ the organization for over 30 years In first honorary member isfactory to all colleges concerned At 1920-22, he was a member of the council present there is no system of choosing a Dr Colvin has received recognition With Dean O. J Ferguson of the Uni­ question of mutual interest and conse­ outside the University as a member of versity of Nebraska, he held the office quently the subjects are practically un­ many scholarly organizations, among of vice-president during 1923 and 1924 limited Parker Spear, manager of the which are the American Historical So­ President Boardman, through his untir­ men's teams, did a great deal in making ciety, the American Academy of Politi­ ing service in this national society, has possible this conference cal and Social Science and the American brought honor not only to himself, but, This year's debating season is looked Association of University Professors through this latest election has also hon­ forward to with great anticipation. She is also a member of Phi Beta Kappa ored the Univeristy of Maine Alice Bagley ’30 THE MAINE ALUMNUS 5

Colvin Hall Has a Homelike Atmosphere

By Jenny R. Hutchinson ’30

UR new women’s dormitory, named in honor of Dr by means of wide arched doorways, to the formal reception Caroline Colvin, who has served the University for room and to the wide reception hall which opens from the side o many years as professor of history and government entrance vestibule. and dean of women, looks out through its ready-made setting On the left, also entered by wide arched doorways, is the of spruce and maples upon Balentine and the setting sun Its large living room and to the left of this, the sun parlor. The small, one-step-high porch, living room with its fire­ colonial pillars, and green place at one end, the recep­ painted door spell welcome tion room, and the hall are in a modern wav If anyone furnished with beautiful had said even as short a time Persian patterned rugs and ago as one year, that there furniture in colonial style— were to be pale green paint­ gateleg and butterfly tables, ed doors on our campus fan and comb back Windsor buildings, we would have chairs, and ladderbacks with thought “why, how out of rush seats—combined in place’’, but here they are on complete harmony with mod­ Colvin Hall and an interest­ ern easy chairs, davenports ing, modern touch they and love seats of light and prove to be. It may be these graceful lines. very doors, and perhaps the The furniture in these lantern porch lights, too, rooms is of brown mahog­ which are responsible for any and the upholstery of the homelike atmosphere the cushioned pieces, mostly which lingers around in tapestry, blends perfectly. place of the cold, forbidding The Chippendale mirror and air of most dormitory en­ banjo clock in the reception trances. hall, and the Cogswell chair Colvin Hall, which is of and Sheraton console table modern colonial architec- in the living room are ture, has ture, has two enhances a worthy of mention, not only side entrance faces the resi­ because they are pleasing in dence of Mr Morton; some themselves but also because day it will face another they contribute enormously dormitory since Colvin Hall to the homelike atmosphere is the first of a series of of the dormitory. three buildings to be erected The sun parlor, two steps in close proximity. Another lower than the living room entrance, the main one, faces and entered by French doors, the road which winds back has colonial reproductions in of Balentine Over this en­ beautiful maple wood and trance is a tall, arched win­ harmonizing modern pieces dow with iron balcony, and upholstered in tapestry in over this—in the gable—is a which soft browns and rose window. On the north­ orange predominate. One eastern side of the building especially interesting piece is the new home economics here is a davenport with a building, not yet completed butterfly arm at each end The interior does not fail which can be dropped or to fulfill, in warmth and homelike qualities, the promise of the raised, taking the place of an end table. The floor, as in the exterior Just beyond the entrance hall and to the right is vestibules and bathrooms, resembles inlaid linoleum and is mot­ the matron’s suite Something which predicts a charming in­ tled green laid off in large blocks with a very narrow gold line terior is the sight, as one goes past the doorway of the matron’s At the lower right of the living room and connected by living room, of a tall colonial secretary and a most inviting French doors is the attractive dining room. The square tables tapestry wing chair, and, as one ventures closer, the glimpse which seat eight are supplied with fan back Windsor chairs in of the golden brown tone of maple bedroom pieces. On the maple Even the dishes are different, being of solid color— opposite side of the hall is a suite consisting of a study room an old rose, with a hint of yellow in it All the window drap­ and two bedrooms which will be occupied by four students eries downstairs are of cream net. except in the dining room Beyond this, there is no long length of monotonous corridor where gayly flowered cretonne is at the windows. All walls traverse because almost immediately it opens, on the right, (Continued on Page 18) THE MAINE ALUMNUS October, 1930 6

ALUMNI ORGANIZATION General Alumni Association Officers

President Secretary President Sectare ry Southern New Hampshire Alumni Association ANDROSCOGGIN V ALLEY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Roy Peaslee '14 H Styles Bridges ’18 Stanley B Attwood 'll Mrs Mary L Kavanagh ’14 Rear 42, No Main St Patriot Bldg c/o Lewiston Daily Sun 45 Eastern Axe. Concord, N.H. Concord, N. H. Lewiston. Maine Lewiston, Maine Western Massachusetts Alumni Association Aroostook Alumni Association Judge E. E.Hobson ’00L H R Clark 14 Clayton H Steele ’ll Granville C Gray 16 11 Brown St. Palmer,Mass 32 Spring St. Springfield, Mass. Presque Isle, Maine Presque Isle, Maine White Mountain Alumni Association Central Maine Almniu Association S S Lockyer ’09 W W Webber ’16 M F McCarthy ’ll 15 Cedar St, Berlin, N H. c/o The Brown Co, 61 Benton Ave, Waterville, Me Berlin, N H

Hancock County Alumni Association Worcester County Alumni Association Guy E Torrey ’09 David Rodick ’17 M A Sturtevant ’08 Mrs Preston M Hall ’15 Bar Harbor, Maine Bar Harbor. Maine 86 Oak St 21 Vincent Ave Shrewsburv, Mass. Worcester, Mass Kennebec County Alumni Association Chicago Alumni Association Brooks Brown ’17 George S Williams '05 George E LaMarche 11 9 Green St, Augusta, Me 30 Sewall St, Augusta, Me Leslie I Johnstone '05 428 So Clifton Ave 6525 Olmstead Ave Knox County Alumni Association Park Ridge, Ill Chicago, Ill Alan L Bird ’00 R S Sherman '06 Eastern New York Alumni Association Main St, Rockland, Maine 21 Grove St, Rockland, Me. Roger Castle '21 C M Flint '28 Oxford County Alumni Association c/o New York Tel. Co 1059 Wendall Ave Albany, N Y. Schenectady, N Y J B Stevenson ’00 Elon L Brown ’08 207 Knox St, Rumford, Me. 10 Crescent St, Norway, Me Lehigh Valley Alumni Association

Penobscot County Valley Alumni Association William J. Mitchell ’13 626 Third Ave, Bethlehem, Pa. Lawrence P Libby '20 Philip R. Hussey ’12 Eastern Trust Bldg 15 State St New York Alumni Association Bangor, Maine Bangor, Maine Daniel Chase ’08 George A. Potter '20 Portland Club or University of Maine Women 342 Madison Axe, N. Y. C. 10 East 40th St, N Y. C. Mrs. Helen B Martin ’22 Mrs Blanche T. Webster ’21 Northern Ohio Alumni Association 56 Clinton St, Woodfords, Me. 29 Columbia Rd , Portland, Me. R B Cruickshank ’10 B E Barrett ’16 Somerset County Alumni Association 600 Bulkley Bldg. 600 Citizens Bldg Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland, Ohio Leroy Folsom ’95 Gerald C Marble '17 Norridgewock, Maine 3 Spring St, Skowhegan, Me Northwestern Alumni Association University of Maine Teachers Alumni Association A G Eaton '14 Ralph Hamlin ’98 254 Macalester Ave 1200 Second Ave. C A Robbins '00 Charles E Crossland ’17 St Paul, Minn. Minneapolis, Minn Lincoln, Maine Orono, Maine Philadelphia Alumni Association W ALDO COUNTY Alumni Association H W Hinkley ’13 Clifford P Larrabee ’19 N S Donahue '15 Agnes M. Masse ’28 Rennerdale, Pa 210 Semple St Pittsburgh, Pa. 11 Grove St, Belfast, Me 36 High St, Belfast, Me. Phidelphia Alumni Association Western Maine Alumni Association W A. Fogler ’09 C B Eastman '25 George F. Dudley ’28 Simon W Moulton ’18 2301 Market St. 1500 Walnut St 602 Fidelty Bldg 98 Exchange St Philadelphia, Pa Upper Darby, Pa. Portland, Maine Portland, Maine Southern California Alumni Association York County Alumni Association F E Trask ’87 F Leith Chase ’26 R E Rendall 16 R H Lovejoy ’18 1014 E 9th St Alfred, Maine 9 Maple St, Sanford, Me 949 No. Ridgewood Place, Los Angeles, Calif Hollywood. California Boston Alumni Association Washington Alumni Association (Washington, D. C ) T W Monroe ’24 H C. Crandall ’21 50 Federal St, Boston, Mass. 134 Main St, Cambridge, Mass Dr R S Pendexter ’99 W B Emerson T2 The Champlain Apt. U S. Bureau of Standards Hartford Alumni Association 1424 K. St Washington, D C. Washington, D C C C Elwell ’78 E H May ’18 State Capitol, Hartford, Conn 79 Elm St., Hartford, Conn. Western New York Alumni Association Providence Alumni Association Winthrop L MacBride T9 Miss Flora Howard ’17 36 Land St 245 Elmwood Ave. A B Lingley ’20 J Winthrop Chandler ’25 44 Warren St 6 Beach St. Buffalo. N Y. Buffalo, N. Y Providence, R I Providence, R. I. (Continued on Page 10) THE MAINE ALUMNUS 7

Changes In Faculty Lucius H. Merrill ’83 Is President Boardman has announced appointments of twenty-three new fac­ Made Professor Emeritus ulty members and resignations of four­ teen (1929-30) members, as compared with twenty-five appointments and By Charles A. Snow ’20 twenty resignations last year. Appoint­ ments include two associate professors, State. If for no other reason he were six assistant professors, and fifteen in­ known, this collection in the museum structors, while among the resignations would identify Professor Merrill with are six assistant professors and eight in­ the University for all time. structors. Professor Merrill resigned his position Members of the faculty who failed to in Washington in 1887 and came to the Experiment Station, then in Fernaid returnI arc • Lieutenant Richard G. Mc- Kee, Professor of Military Science and Hall. Since that time he has been daily Tactics; assistant professors • Evelyn at his post except for six months spent Buchan, Economics and sociology, Irv­ in experimentation in Germany. With ing T Richards, English; Gilbert I. Dr W H Jordan ’75 as director of the Stewart, Forestry ; Alice L. Hart, Edu­ Station, Mrs. J. H. Waite, now of Oro­ cation , Herbert S. Robinson, English; no as secretary and Dr J. M. Bartlett William H H Newell, Civil Engineer­ as chemist, he served as analytical chem­ ing, instructors: Frederick G. Fassett, ist until 1896 Of this group Dr. Bart­ Jr., English; Gordon M. Ferguson, His­ lett alone remains on duty. tory ; Grant G Lavery, Mathematics; During his years of service in the Ex­ Elsie F. Brickett, English; Laura G periment Staiton Professor Merrill spent Pedder, English; Elizabeth L Sawyer, much time and study in the chemistry of Zoology, Elford S Durgan, Chemistry; digestion and in testing for the relative Frank D Donchecz (Sergeant), Mili­ digestibility of food products. In 1898 tary Science and Tactics; Graduate Fel­ he spent six months in Germany where low , Carl H. Wedell, Psychology; Karl Lucius H Merrill he worked on experiments in food analy­ D Larsen, Physics; Millard G. Moore, Professor Emeritus sis. Chemistry. In 1888 he began his long service as The following comprise the appointees Professor Lucius Herbert Merrill, a biological chemist of the College of with a brief statement concerning each: B S ; Sc D , a graduate of the Univer­ Agriculture first as instructor and later Capt Andrew J McFarland, Military sity in the class of 1883, and a member as professor of biological chemistry and Science and Tactics of the faculty in various capacities since still later as professor of agricultural chemistry During the latter part of his Associate Professors—Stanley R. Ash­ 1887, signified his wish to retire and was service he also served as professor of by, B A., U of Texas, 1904, B.A., Ox­ made Professor Emeritus effective Sep­ ford, 1907; MA, Oxford, 1923; M.A, tember 1. geology and of economic geology. Harvard, 1925; PhD, 1927, English Professor Merrill was born at Auburn, In 1929 he was appointed state geolo­ Ernest Jackman, BA, Colby, 1912, M. Maine, Oct. 1, 1857. He received the gist by Governor Gardiner. This impor­ A , Columbia, 1924, School of Education. degree of Bachelor of Science at the tant position now requires much of his Assistant Professors—Robert I. Ash­ University in 1883 and of Doctor of time. He travels widely about the State man, BA, Cornell, 1913; Master of Science in 1908 for the purpose of investigating its ge­ Forestry, Yale, 1929, Forestry. R Craw­ His first teaching experience was ob­ ological resources and furnishing infor­ ford, B A, Culver-Stockton College, tained in the High School at Auburn mation on matters of geology and miner- 1924; M.A, State U. of Iowa, 1929. Al­ where he served for two years as teacher alology. so Director of Bureau of Educational of chemistry. Prof. Merrill resides with his family Research and service in the School of In 1885 he went to the National muse­ at his fine home in Orono. Education. Monroe E. Freeman, B.A., um at Washington where for two years He is a member of the Society of U of Minnesota, 1928; MS, U. of he served as assistant curator in the De­ Agricultural Chemists, Society for the Minn., 1929. Biological and Agricultur­ partment of Lithology and Physical Promotion of Agricultural Science, the al Chemistry’ Nathan Israel, B.S., Col­ Geography. During this time, in collab­ American Association for the Advance­ lege of City of N. Y., 1926; M.A , Co­ oration with Professor Drew, he pro­ ment of Science, the Society of Biologi­ lumbia, 1927, PhD., 1930. Psychology. cured and sent to the University museum cal Chemists, the American Chemical George Perhas, B.A., St. Bonaventures a very large part of the mineral speci­ Society, the Maine Mineralogical Society College, 1921, Latin. mens which were on display in Coburn and the Bangor Historical Society. He Instructors—Jessie E. Ashworth, B.A., Hall. Many of these specimens were col­ is also a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Maine, 1929; M.A., Clark University, lected by Professor Merrill and his Alpha Zeta. Alpha Chi Sigma and Phi 1930. Economics and Sociology. (Mrs.) brother and many were obtained by them Kappa Phi. Alice L Brown, B.A., Colby, 1899. Crit­ from the National museum. For years During all the years of its existence no ic teacher, School of Education. Everett Professor Merrill has been building up man has served the University of Maine J. Coil, B.A., William Jewell, 1928; M. the University collection of minerals with more patience, faith, love and skill (Continued on Page 12) which is now one of the best in the than has Lucius Herbert Merrill. THE MAINE ALUMNUS October, 1930 8

Mitchell, 1900, Comments on Joe McCusker's Prize Song Coolidge Educational News Is Making Big Hit Fred C Mitchell, 1900, principal of If comments mean anything then Joe Lynn (Mass) Classical High School, by McCusker’s new song “The University invitation of the Boston Post commented of Maine Band ’ is a real hit. in the Sunday edition, September 7, in Joe has answered three* requests to editorial form on ex-President Calvin sing it, first at the Commencement Alum­ Coolidges views on education which had ni banquet last June, next at the York appeared a few days earlier The article County alumni meeting and third at the occupied double column position on the dinner given in honor of Rudy Vallee at front page Portland and in each instance the audi­ One brief sentence sums up Mr Mitch­ ence has been enthusiastic about it ell’s comments. It read “Those four It apparently is going to take a place short paragraphs (written by Mr. Cool­ along with the Stein Song and For idge) contain a great deal of truth and Maine, the football song. George O Hamlin, 1900, of New York sound educational philosophy with which City has advanced funds to finance pub­ I most heartily agree ” He then dis­ lishing the song Mr Hamlin gave the cussed in some detail the points empha­ sized by Mr Coolidge money offered for prizes in the Song — • - — Contest conducted last year Not only is the music catchy and the Pauline Hall, ’30 Heads Druggists range such that it can be sung easily but the words have a deep meaning, paying Lewis O Barrows T6 of Newport, a tribute to our band and especially the 1930 Class Personals to Be Maine, one of the most widely known war service it rendered. Written by Secretary druggists in the eastern section of the At Joe’s suggestion a brief history of state, was elected president of the Maine In one respect at least if in no other to the band was included so that for those Pharmaceutical Association at the 63rd date, the class of 1930 has set a prece­ who wish more than what the words tell, annual meeting of that organization in dent for others to follow and gives pre­ they can read the story June Roy M. Hescock, ex-1899, of The cover is specially designed A ceding classes an idea to think about. Monson, Maine, was elected first vice- The personals about members of the characteristic picture of Joe, “ready to president, and Leon H Marr, ’06, of class are to be written by “one of their go” is prominent and again at Joe’s sug­ Farmington, Maine, was elected second gestion there is a picture of Bananas own family ” v ice-president. Pauline Hall, secretary of the class is definitely charged with the duty of as­ Association Owns Copyright sembling, writing and forwarding per­ economics building, both on the south sonals concerning her classmates In un­ end of the campus. A new experimental After our recent Stein Song episode, a dertaking this assignment, which is no poultry plant was built on the back question frequently asked is “Who owns mean one, she is signing up a few lieu­ “farm road”. the copyright’’ Joe has signed over all tenants to share the load. Oak and Hannibal Hamlin Halls, both rights to this song which bears both a It is expected that because of the more boy s dormitories, were thoroughly over­ United States and international copy­ intimate knowledge of the members of hauled and much new furniture placed in right. the class, that the personalia could be the rooms to give the freshmen a good All net income from the song is to be written in a different syle than by one start. Several thousand dollars was spent turned over to the Memorial Fund to­ not a part of the organization in making alterations and installing new wards the Gymnasium. This too is at equipment in the heating plant. Some Joe’s request. of the other buildings were “brought up Every alumnus should have at least one (Continued from Page 3) to date ” copy of the song Better buy two or The straightaway section of the run­ more, first because it is an excellently Registration is 50 More Than Last Year ning track was widened a few feet to good song and second because the in­ make six lanes possible This involved come is to be devoted for our greatest comes into existence. Many believe this lengthening the ends somewhat so that alumni project Order from the Gen­ school has great possibilities In a later now Maine has an excellent track. Then eral Alumni Association. Price, twenty- number, if possible, an article will be too, a section of a new field directly five cents per copy, postage paid published setting forth the plans for its north of Alumni Field was made level, • future development which together with more field to be It is said that one of the University of handled similarly later will be used for Michigan’s great benefactors, an alum­ New Buildings and Improvements a baseball diamond. nus who gave the institution many mil­ These are only some of the high lights lion dollars for buildings and endowment, During the summer there was much incidental to the summer’s activity on did not visit the campus to see the beau­ work done in the form of upkeep and re­ the campus and the opening of another tiful buildings, but preferred to accept pairs, and in new building. college year. the architects prospectives as the pic­ Colvin Hall was completed and rapid ture. progress was made on the new home MAINE NIGHT October 31. THE MAINE ALUMNUS 9

New Manager of The “Frank” Barrows ’31 Named Fred Davis 01 Appointed Assistant Alumnus Editor University Book Store Class Secretary Franklyn F. Barrows ’31 of West Mr. Frank L. Manwaring, who has Hartford, Conn, has been appointed as­ Fred M. Davis of Chicago has accept­ acted as Manager of the University Book sistant editor of The Alumnus for the ed the secretaryship of his class which Store for twenty years, is retiring from current college year to relieve Alumni includes the general supervision of the his present position, being succeeded by Secretary C. E. Crossland T7 of certain reunion of the class of 1901 which is to Mr. H. L. Bruce, the new Manager. phases of the work and permit him to be held next June. Long and devoted indeed has been the devote time to a new activity which will For some time there has been a vacan­ service of Mr. Manwaring in serving and be announced in the November Alumnus. cy in this office because the person who aiding many Maine classes. It is with Frank is described in the 1931 Prism, last filled that office is listed as “lost.” great regret that the student body views of which he was editor-in-chief, as being Mr. Davis has accepted the secretaryship his retirement, for his untiring applica­ “A scholar, explorer, writer and gentle­ until the reunion of the class when an tion to the wants and needs of the stu­ man.” He certainly demonstrated be­ election of officers will be held. dents and faculty has been without re­ yond doubt his ability as an editor. Under the Dix plan the class of 1901 proach and has endeared him to their He has been active in track, the Con­ is scheduled to reune in 1932 but because hearts. Mr Bruce, who has been with tributor’s Club, a member of the Rifle of a peculiar combination of circum­ the General Ice Cream Corporaton for Team, of which he was captain last year, stances it seems best in the opinion of eight years, will take up the management and while acting as president of his fra­ several 1901 members to hold the reunion of the Book Store where Mr. Manwaring ternity house, represented it on the Inter­ on the occasion of their “thirtieth.” leaves off. fraternity Council. - He was recently The Book Store holds a romantic place elected president of Kappa Gamma Phi, Professor Peterson Director of in the hearts of all Maine men and wom­ honorary journalistic fraternity. 1931 Summer Session en. It is one of the best known buildings As assistant editor he will be respon­ A recent anonuncement from President on the campus. How often one hears the sible for writing “On the Campus”, Ath­ Boardman states that Professor Roy M. well-known phrase, “Meet you at the letics, short news items, and for the de­ Peterson, head of the department of Book Store.” The management has tail involved in the mechanical processes Spanish and Italian since 1918, will act aimed at, and succeeded, in continually incident to publishing the magazine. improving both the service and the equip­ as director of the Summer Session next C.E.C. ment of the store. It has become an in­ year. Prof. Peterson has had contact stitution that no alumnus will forget. with summer session work, for he made President K M Sills of Bowdoin Col­ preparations for this summer’s session, Gifts amounting to over §1,500,000 lege announced at Commencement the one of the most successful in the history were made to Cornell during the last receipt of a gift of $30,000 the income of the University. He will suceed Irving college year. from which is to be used for scholarships. H Richards, this year’s director.

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Looking Back to Alumni Day Alumni Organization Be An Active Contributing (Continued front Page 6) Alumnus More classes held special programs in connection with their reunions than did COUNCIL MEMBERS Every undergraduate of the University the returning groups a year ago. 1880 men were the guests of the Uni­ President of Maine should become an active con­ versity for luncheon at Lucerne-in-Maine. Raymond H Fogler 15 tributing alumnus That to me is so 1441 Broadway, New York City obvious that it is difficult to find grounds 1885 went to Searsport Inn 1890 held for discussion I should not be here a Sunday noon luncheon at Lucerne. The Vice-President though if there were nothing to talk 1892 men held a class luncheon Friday Arthur L Deering ’12 about Were it possible for me to bring evening at the Penobscot Exchange in Orono, Maine to you as much pleasure and general sat­ Bangor. 1900 took luncheon together Clerk isfaction as contact with you brings to Saturday noon at the Penobscot Valley Benjamin C. Kent ’12 me, the next few minutes would indeed Country Club. 1905 enjoyed a Sunday Orono. Marne be well spent And if I could give to get together at Parker’s Lobster Pound Treasurer you just a fairly complete understanding while 1910 and 1920 each had a special Paul D Bray ’14 of the real satisfaction and the outstand­ party planned. Orono, Maine ing achievements which come to men and women who meet obligations in the spir­ Executive Secretary Officers Elected it that makes them privileges, you would Charles E. Crossland '17 Orono, Maine listen not only with respectful courtesy Reports of elections of officers have characteristic of Maine men and women, Members at Large been received from most of the classes. but also with intense interest It would 1885—J N Hart, Orono, continued as Marshall B Downing ’99 be obvious to you too that every Maine 140 West St, New York City secretary. alumnus should be an active contribut­ 1890—Allen C. Hardison, Santa Paula, Henry F Drummond '00 ing alumnus Calif., President; Fred G. Quincy, Box 4, Bangor, Maine Bangor, Vice-Pres.; Edward H. You know that we do things very Lynwood B Thompson T2 Kelley, Orono, Sec -Treas. 22 Miller St, Belfast, Maine largely to satisfy needs Possibly you 1900—Guy A. Hersey, Bangor, Presi­ do not realize that the recognition of dent; IL F. Drummond, Bangor, George S Williams ’05 Sec -Treas 9 Green St, Augusta, Maine needs is a very great factor in determin­ 1905—A W. Sprague, Bangor, Presi­ ing how much we do and how important Harry A Emery '06 dent; H A. Hilton, Bangor, Vice- 78 Exchange St, Bangor, Maine it is Pres , R R. Drummond, Orono, Maine men and women have the char­ Sec ; Mary Williams, Winterport, Harold A Cooper ’15 Treas.; G S. Williams, Augusta, H. 77 Davis Ave, Auburn, Maine acters, intelligence and the will to work, A Thomas, Camden, J. H. McClure, C Parker Crowell '98 and they can if they will do much that Bangor, Committee Members. 6 State St, Bangor, Maine is important Let us then consider very 1908—Raymond Fellows, Bangor, Presi­ dent ; J. A Gannett, Orono, Sec.- Louis Oakes ’98 briefly one of the very important needs Treas.; Warren Trask, Melrose Greenville Jct, Maine which you will have after you become Highlands, Mass. To select own John L Ober T3 alumni I shall express it as I recently Committee. 49 Federal St, Boston, Mass heard it expressed by Dr Harry A 1910— A S Moore, Brockton, Mass.; President; C. A. Hall, Bangor, Vice- Mrs Wm F Schoppe '08 Overstreet, Head of the Department of Pres ; H. W. Wright, Bangor, Sec.- R F D #4, Auburn, Maine Philosophy at Columbia, “You will need Treas.; Grover T. Corning, Swamp­ Harn E Sutton ’09 morale—a sense of joy, of obligation, and scott, Mass., E. W. Lamb, Brookline, 161 Devonshire St. Boston, Mass Mass., A. E Libby, So. Portland, of fellowship in the common good.” Committee Members. Colllge of Agriculture While in college it is easy to satisfy 1911— G. D. Bearce, Dalhousie, N. B, W Ray Thompson ’14 this need, because of the close associa­ President; Harry Homans, Bangor, Caribou, Maine Vice-Pres ; B. O. Warren, New tions and the common interests It is York City, Sec.-Treas. College of Arts and Sciences not as easy though during the first few 1920—A. B. Lingley, Providence, R. I., years out of college, because of new President; Verne Beverly, Presque A Lincoln King T4 Isle, Vice-Pres.; W. W. Chadbourne, 11 Monument Sq, Portland, Maine environments, greatly diversified inter­ Orono, Secretary; J. Eleanor Jack- ests of associates and of the apparent College or Technology son, Stoneham, Mass., Treas ; G. A. unimportance of the work In general Potter, New York City, F. H. Arthur E Silver ’02 you are important in this new environ­ Friend, Skowhegan, Stewart F. 2 Rector St New York City Walker, Lancaster, Pa, Committee ment only to yourself. Maintaining mor­ Members. Alumni Rep on Board of Trustees ale under such conditions is difficult but 1928—George F. Dudley, Portland, Pres­ Hosea B Buck ’93 it can be done and one of the most ef­ ident; Andre Cushing, Bangor, Vice- 1 Columbia Bldg, Bangor, Maine Pres ; Frances Fuller Giddings, Au­ fective helps is to take your college with gusta, Sec.; Horace E. Bell, Orono, Alumni Members of Athletic Board you Treas.; Virginia Smith, Bangor, Clifton A Hall TO Surely no one will question that there Charles Stone, Fort Fairfield, Fred­ Box 778, Bangor, Maine erick Chandler, Orono, Committee will be greater joy and fellowship for J. Harvey McClure ’05 Members. 49 Hammond St, Bangor, Maine the men and women who maintain after graduation in so far as possible contacts Clifford Patch ’ll Cyrus K Curtis, recently elected trus­ with the University and associations with 83 Grove St, Bangor, Maine tee of Bowdoin, gave that college an un­ her sons and daughters. Alumni dues are for the college year. restricted gift of §500,000. The gift (Continued on Page 12) was announced during the summer. THE MAINE ALUMNUS 11

Harold M. Pierce 19 Is New Proctors Freshman Dormitories Adoption of Pension Plan Finance Committee Member Along with the establishment of fresh­ Recommended by Committee 1929 Women Make Record man dormitories has come the appoint­ ment of fifteen proctors who will take Following is the report of the faculty Harold M. (Pete) Pierce, class of care of student affairs in Hannibal Ham- retirement committee as submitted to 1919, of Bangor has been appointed by the General Alumni Association. President R H. Fogler as a member of This Committee, authorized by vote the Finance Committee to serve for at the annual meeting of the General three years. Maurice D. Jones, 1912, Alumni Association meeting in June, of Orono serving his third year, is chair­ 1929, and appointed after conference with man and Theron A. (Spike) Sparrow, the president of the University, recom­ 1924, also of Orono is serving his second mends the adoption by the University of year. a definite insurance and pension plan. During his college course Pierce was The important reasons for this recom­ prominent in the R.O.T.C. being elected mendation are: to Scabbard and Blade, was active in the 1. It will insure to the individuals af­ Christian Association and in the Glee fected protection against economic Club. Since graduation he has made an Charles E. O’Connor, ’31 risks for dependents and for their excellent record as representative of own old age. Harris & Forbes Company which position lin and Oak Halls. Charles O’Connor a. Because of this protection morale he recently resigned to manage the Bass has been appointed head proctor, aided will be improved and more effec­ Estate. He has shown much interest in by nine seniors and five juniors, all chos­ tive service rendered. the General Alumni Association by sup­ en for their leadership and ability to 2. It will make any position in the porting various activities and assisted in handle college men. It is hoped that this University a more desirable one. staging the last reunion of his class. new system will create a more unified This assumes that the University Alumnae Equal Alumni freshman class and, in even this short will contribute toward the protec­ time, results seem to indicate that the tion. If there have been any misgivings as plan will be successful. Following is a 3. As soon as the older employees to whether our alumnae have been car­ list of Proctors by classes: reach pension age, and these cases rying their share of the load, the data are adjusted the obligation of the resulting from several analyses of the Charles E. O’Connor, Head Proctor 1931 University for pensions will be defi­ 1929-30 dues payments should remove the Theodore R. Bickmore 1931 nitely' established and subject to the doubt, for the women practically equalled Thornton F. Conant 1931 same effective budgeting and con­ the men on a percentage basis, scarcely Darius D. Joy 1931 trol as all other normal expendi­ more than one percent separating them. Merrill E Kilby 1931 tures. To the 1929 girls should go a consid­ Donald F. Marshall 1931 This is submitted only as a report of erable part of the credit for fine mark Samuel Sezak 1931 progress and we suggest that the com­ made by that class for 39, exactly half Arvo A Solander 1931 mittee be continued to make further of all the women of the class paid dues. • Parker H. Spear 1931 study' and submit further report. This figure of 50 percent surpasses the William C. Wells 1931 R. H. Fogler, '15 mark of 45 percent made two years ago. Lovell C. Chase 1932 W. Hilton, ’ll The 1927 girls were not far behind with Everett A. Gunning 1932 H. P. Sweetser, '1O a figure of 45 percent. James M. Sims 1932 M. D. Jones, '12 But credit should be given to those Asa H. Stanley, Jr. 1932 F. S. Youngs, '14 faithful women back in the earlier days Herbert I. Trask 1932 Committee the classes of 1887 and 1896. In each case there was but one woman in the Tri Delts Have New Home class. Both paid dues—thus rating the New Record Total female side of their class as 100 percent. Alpha Kappa chapter members and 1905 women scored 80 percent For the third consecutive year a new alumnae of Delta Delta Delta have at record was made, 1970 having paid dues, their disposal the first sorority house, as 1882 Heads an increase of 63 over the preceding such, on any college campus in the state Taking classes as a whole 1882 was year. of Maine. The house was formerly well in the lead with an 85 percent pay­ The goal for this year is over 2100, owned by Professor W. W. “Duffy” ment. This class has been consistently being determined by the budget adopted Chadbourne ’20, and is located on Col­ outstanding. 1894 was second with 64 by the General Alumni Association at lege Avenue. It has on the first floor percent and 1885 third with 63 percent. the annual meeting last June. a sun parlor, living room, dining room, In passing out bouquets, recognition “Answer the first call” is the urge of kitchen, and pantry, and on the second should certainly be given to 1929 with the committee. floor a matron's room and four studies. 38 percent of all grads and non-grads Follow the lead of 16 of the class of The third floor has been converted into paying their first year out. They just 1930 who have already done their part. a large sleeping room. barely missed the 39 percent mark made Oh yes, and of E. M. Blanding 76 of Mrs. E. L. Hesse of Orono has been by 1927 their first year. Incidentally 1927 Bangor who again this year sent his selected from a long list of applications ranked among the leaders of the large check soon after the new fiscal year as most capable of acting in the capacity size classes being second only to 1929. opened. of house mother. 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1931 Class Reunions Football Ticket Regulations Maine Night, Oct. 31 Right now is a good time to take a Each fall the difficult} presents itself Maine Night, held the evening before look ahead to the classes scheduled to of getting in touch with Alumni who the last home football game, will take wish tickets for the various football place this year October 31 in the Field reune in 1931. They are as follows: games of the season. House 1881 1901 1923 The Alumni Office wishes to be of A committee of eight alumni, faculty 1886 1904 1924 the greatest assistance to all Alumni and students has been appointed to pre­ . 1887 1906 ' 1925 in purchasing football tickets. Applica­ pare the program and make arrange­ 1888 1911 1926 tions have been sent to all Alumni in ments Prof L S Corbett, Dean of 1929 New England, New York, New Jersey, men, is chairman. The other members The Dix plan called for 1885 to meet and Eastern Pennsylvania Should any are E H Kelley ’90, of the treasury but they held their reunion last June un­ other Alumnus wish to purchase a ticket department; Prof. Harry Watson 20, der the old five year plan. 1901 senti­ for any game, the Office, upon receipt Associate Professor of Mechanical Engi­ ment seems to favor its thirtieth reunion of a letter or card, will immediately send neering at the University ; Theodore S. next June rather than in 1932 and meet out an application form, to be filled out Curtis '23, recently appointed faculty under the Dix plan Likewise 1905 is and returned manager of athletics; Charles E Cross­ supposed to meet, but observed their 25th The following are the regulations con­ land '17, Alumni Secretary; Erma Bar­ this year and is unlikely to assemble cerning the purchasing of tickets: ton ’31, president of the All-Maine next 1907 is supposed to be a part of 1 Applications for each game close Women, Donald Marshall, president of the 1904-7 group but in view of their eight days before date the game is sched­ the Athletic Association, and Linwood 25th anniversary in 1932 they may prefer uled 2 Orders will be acknowledged Cheney’, president of the Senior Skulls not to attempt even an informal meeting promptly as received. 3 Tickets for The Alumni Service Award will be next June 1911 held a small meeting each game will be mailed one week prior made for the first time this year The this year preparatory to a real reunion to date of game 4 No order will be plan for selecting an alumnus who has to observe their 20th in 1931 honored unless accompanied by check, rendered outstanding service especially money order, or cash 5 Applications It will be up to 1923, 1924, 1925, and to local or General Alumni Association, will not be accepted over the telephone. 1926 together with 1929 to furnish the or both, and to the University, was an­ 6 Applications tor tickets will be filled bulk of the registration, color and activ­ nounced in the June number of The in the order received giving preference ity So start the planning machinery in Alumnus. to Alumni who pay dues regularly and • • motion early this fall It is hoped that the November Alum­ to the Memorial Fund subscribers 7. nus will be mailed in time to bring the Applicants wishing to sit together should (Continued from Page 7) details of plans for Maine Night to all pin applications together If such appli­ Changes in Faculty those within a few hours mail service cations tall into different groups in order of the campus. B A , Harvard, 1930 Economics and So­ of preference the tickets will be allotted ciology. Arlin M Cook, B A , Western from the lowest group 8 No tickets Reserve, 1927; MA, Columbia, 1928. will be redeemed within 48 hours of a men. and women who have gone before English Pauline E. Darby, B S., U. of game 9 No change of seats can be you and to those who will come after Arizona, 1928, MS, Washington U, made after the original allottment. 10. you The obligations to those who have 1930 Zoology. (Mrs ) Grace S. Grant, Do not include payment for Alumni dues gone before is to make bigger contribu­ B A , Colby, 1907. Critic teacher, School in check tor tickets Send a separate tions than have they to the arts, the sci­ of Education Max H. Guyer, B.A., check 11 After the closing date for ences, the professions and to commercial Parsons College, 1926; MA, State U. receiving applications tor each game, life, because you have benefited much of Iowa, 1927 History and Government. unsold tickets will be offered for sale to from what they have already accom­ Helen L Hathorne, B A, Maine, 1922 the general public plished. The obligations to those who Critic teacher, School of Education. will follow is to set high standards in Fred L. Lamoreau, B S, Maine, 1930. (Continued from Page 10) order that there may be continuous ad­ Mathematics Richard C Ledgewood, Be An Active Contributing vance Possibly the most important ob­ Alumnus BA, Washington U., 1929, MA., 1930 ligations are to the University; a spirit­ Psychology. Richard W. Merrill, B.S., And no one will question the fact that ual obligation because you are indebted Bowdoin, 1928 German James More­ there are many obligations which the for participation in her ideals and tradi­ land, BA, Georgetown College, 1924. undergraduates have to the University, tions, and a very material obligation for English Delyte W Morris, B.A, Park nor that there is much greater satisfac­ you have only partially paid your way. College, 1928. Public Speaking. Veysey' tion when these obligations are met in Much more than you have contributed H Robinson, B Ped , Maine, 1917. Crit­ full than when they are avoided. to your education has come from other ic teacher, School of Education Ser­ I wonder if you realize that you will sources—mostly from the state This is geant Charles R. Strother, Military Sci­ have greater obligations to the Univer­ something you should never forget. ence and Tactics Wilbur E. Tomlin, sity as alumni than when undergraduates. Need I say more to make it obvious B.A., Kentucky Wesleyan, 1926 Chem­ You are obliged in many ways—first to that every University of Maine alumnus yourself to make good, to achieve and to istry. Joseph C. Twinem, B.S, Mass. shall be active in alumni affairs and be Inst, of Tech., 1930. Civil Engineering. be a leader, for you have had many ad­ contributor to alumni activities as gen­ vantages. To almost everyone there is erously as circumstances will permit. To a heavy obligation to parents for sacri­ Bates alumni contributed or pledged do so will mean high morale—and a $7,625 to their Alumni Fund re-estab­ fices which they have made You are greater sense of joy, of obligation and very definitely obligated to those Maine lished in 1929-30 after a lapse of several of fellowship in the common good years. THE MAINE ALUMNUS 13

"BenjaminJ W. "Blanchard,, mayor’04L’ isof, sBangor.erving hisEver first since term grad- 9 nation from the Law School Mr. Blanchard has been an attorney at law, in busi­ ness alone. He has always been active in local and state politics, a devoted mem­ ber of the Republican party. In 1912 he was a Presidential Elector. He has served both branches of the Bangor City Government, has been city solicitor and for eight years, ending in 1920 was judge of the Bangor Municipal Court, He is a member of the I.OOF., the Tarratine Club, Conduskeag Canoe and Country Club. He is a graduate of Bangor High School, married a Bangor girl and has one son, Willis. Gardening is his hobby.

9 '15, mayor of Auburn. He took the civil Lloyd H. McFadden, engineering course, was a member of Theta Chi fraternity and active in the Glee Club. For fifteen years Mr. McFadden has been associated with the Androscoggin Foundry Company formerly as superin­ tendent, now as partner. Born in Auburn, he attended the local high school and later Hebron Academy. He was a member of the School Board 1915-17 and a City Councilor 1926-30. He is a member of the several Masonic orders, the Odd Fellows, Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club of which he is bast president. Mr. McFadden was married to Estelle M. Sharp in Columbus. Ohio in 1915. They have one son, Lloyd.

20' , mayor of Old Town, a Partern in the lumber- Stephen R. Bussell, ing business of S. J. Bussell & Son for the fast ten years. In college he specialised in economics, was unusually active being man­ ager of baseball, on the Prism Board, Treasurer of the “M” Club, member of class baseball, basketball and football teams and other class offices, a Junior Masque and Senior Skull. He is a member of Beta Theta Pi. Since graduation he has been equally active being a member of The Elks, Knights of Pythias, American Legion of which he has been commander, the several Masonic orders, Rotary Club of which he is president. For five years he has been chairman of the School Board; in 1925 he was an aiderman and began his term as mayor this year. THE MAINE ALUMNUS October, 1930 14

in the ideas which have brought about extremes in changes in our everyday life and which most of us are The Maine Alumnus prone to approve. Published monthly by the General Alumni Association of the Class meetings are rare on the campus. The 1930 University of Maine from October to June inclusive. class met only once during their senior year just be­ Editorial and business office, Orono, Maine fore graduation This is typical of others. Every­ Entered as second class matter at the post office at Bangor, Maine under act of March 3, 18/9______thing is done by committees. The class dues are put Subscription, $1 per year Single copies, 20 cents on the term bills. An official of the University treas­ CHARLES E CROSSLAND, ’17 ury department virtually controls the finances. Managing Editor F F BARROWS, ’31 Last year a committee of nine undergraduates Assistant Editor and two faculty members made a study of “Class war­ GLADYS M. HOWARD Personal Editor fare and college spirit” at Rutgers and at a limited number of other institutions Some of the points al- GENERAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ready mentioned were included in their report. That Officers and Council Members college loyalty depends upon reaching emotions deep- 1929-30 er and more permanent than those which physical *President, Raymond H Fogler, 1915, 455 Seventh Ave , N.Y C. combat involves, and further that there is no proof ♦Vice-pres, Arthur L Deering, 1912, Orono as to decrease of lack of college spirit but rather it is Clerk, B C. Kent, 1912, Orono Executive Secretary, Charles E Crossland, 1917, Orono expressed in different forms, were two of the conclu­ Treasurer, Paul D Bray, 1914, Orono sions reached. An analysis of the recent graduating classes seems Editorials to support the conclusions of the Rutgers committee. From the angle of supporting alumni activities finan­ “A duty to In this day when so much is being cially and otherwise they compare favorably with the class” said about the decadence of the col­ classes which preceded them: lege class spirit, it is refreshing to Three points are emphasized by this same commit­ have a prominent, successful and busy alumnus write— tee as methods of fostering class spirit under present “I may have a duty to the class”—and therefore ac­ day conditions: (1) Having all freshmen live in dorm­ cepted the position of class secretary. itories entirely set aside for their use, (2) having a It becomes increasingly evident that no small share common eating-place for all freshmen which they will of the real progress which the General Alumni Associ­ be required to patronize and (3) have a rushing sys­ ation makes rests upon the classes. It may seem tem which defers affiliation with any fraternity until strange and somewhat puzzling that some classes are the class spirit has been thoroughly built up. live, active groups and others quite the opposite. At Maine beginning this year, we have these points Some alumni who have been out a few years la­ quite well taken care of. If the development of better ment over the changed conditions, the passing of the class spirit hinges to any extent on these recommenda­ “paddle stick” and the real class scraps, feeling that tions then we may look forward in future years to they were important factors in building class spirit. even better class spirit than in the past. But being a If they were, why is it that classes back fifteen or conservative, we wonder if these future generations more years, when there was a “reign of terror,” may from most angles be placed in the inactive category? will be any better than our good classes of today? The There is an important factor which, no matter answer seems to be, only if the leadership and interest what conditions prevailed during the college career, is are greater. fundamental namely, outstanding leaders whose in­ Whether you Maine has a new song “The Uni- terest in the University and class causes them to give sing or not versity of Maine Band” which may their time and often money in promoting alumni activ­ well bring added fame to the Uni­ ities, for in so doing they are in a very important man­ versity. It is by no means just another song. It is ner rendering a service to the University. Paddles or far more than that. Its swing and words are impres­ no paddles—it is active, interested leadership which sive and inspiring The tune is decidedly different makes for successful class reunions and the quicken­ from any of our other songs. For years we have just­ ing of response to the support of all alumni projects. ly been proud of the quality of our bands. The words The passing of the razoo and other similar events of the song reflect that pride. is by no means peculiar to Maine. It apparently is Every alumnus out of a sense of interest and more or less general. Students are not interested in pride whether he sings or not, should have a copy of that form of class spirit. It is not surprising that this song which should take a place along with our there should be as radical changes in student ideas as other foremost songs. THE MAINE ALUMNUS 15

Detroit News With The Local Associations I have neglected writing for some time but thought I’d better not put it off any longer. New York Alumni Notes Hinckley ’13 Elected President of I meant to report on our meeting last Western Penn. Alumni March but thought that one of the others The New York Association held the was taking care of it until too late. You first of its bi-weekly luncheons with a One feature of the program of West­ recall that Mr. Weeks and myself agreed turnout of 25. ern Penn, alumni which is observed an­ to work up some interest among the Luncheons are held at 12:30 at the nually is the picnic held this summer at alumni by making personal calls on each Fraternities Club, 38th Street and Madi­ the home of John W. Brown ’99 in Wil­ one. This we did and on March 25, son Avenue the first and third Tuesday kinsburg, Pa. Thirty-five attended. seventeen of us gathered at the home of of each month. Visiting Alumni are Rain as usual—but it did not prevent Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and spent a very always welcome. We are particularly ball game and horse shoes altho those enjoyable evening. anxious to have the 1930 graduates with present had to take to cover for their This gathering was the first opportun­ us. baked beans. ity for Maine folks to get acquainted and Plans are being made for the next H. W. Hinckley ’13 of Rennerdale, we sure did. We left in good spirits luncheon to be held September 23rd and Pa., was elected president, W. H. An­ thanks to the hospitality of our host at that time final arrangements will be derson ’20 of Wilkinsburg, Pa., vice- and hostess. made for an informal party to be held president, Clifford P. Larrabee T9, sec­ On June 17 through the invitation of at the Fraternities Club on the evening retary-treasurer and F. S. Stickney ’22, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Walker we gathered of September 26th. chairman of the executive committee. at the Woman’s City Club for a dinner We expect to have a large delegation Mr. Larrabee had previously served as followed with an evening of bridge. Ten of alumni in the Metropolitan area at secretary of the Washington Alumni As­ of us were present and again we spent the Yale game on the afternoon of the sociation. Sixty dollars was collected a sociable evening. Two new faces were 27th. Alumni from Washington, Phila­ • for two scholarships. present in Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. delphia, Schenectady, and other points Poor. It was rather late in the season who plan to take in the Yale game are Northeastern New York for such a meeting but regardless we cordially invited to take in our informal considered it successful. When fall rolls party on the 26th and go along with us For those who could not possibly get around we expect to have a neucleus of to New Haven. Arrangements have been back for the real thing, the Northeastern interested alumni. I’m sure that in an­ made to take care of any out-of-town New Yorkers had an Alumni day of their other year’s time we’ll be ready to or­ guests at the Fraternities Club at a nom­ own. Although lacking the atmosphere ganize. inal cost. of the Maine campus, the Wampum Club We have lost an enthusiastic worker in We expect to have the headquarters served the purpose well. Twenty-three Mr. Weeks who recently moved to Tol­ of the local association at the Fraterni­ loyal Maine people enjoyed the activities edo with his family. I am inclosing his ties Club and definite announcement will and the dinner. It’s well that the fol­ new address along with some others. be made concerning the arrangements. lowing day was a day of rest. H. A. Hartley, ’27 George A. Potter ’20, Secretary Philadelphia Alumni Have lawn of the Hayes’ homestead. Preced­ Annual Picnic ing the dinner there was a baseball game Western New York Socialize played with an in-door baseball on the The Philadelphia Alumni Association lawn, and the different members of the According to reports the alumni of again went over the top at its annual pic­ party engaged in various sports, such as: Western New York held a very success­ nic on Saturday, June 28th. On this date tennis, quoits, swimming in a nearby ful meeting May 6 at the Buffalo Con­ Mr J. A. “Shy” Hayes, Maine ’00, and creek, croquet and golf. Following the sistory. Mrs. Annie Merrill Hayes, Bates ’02, dinner there was an exhibition of esthetic After supper and a brief address, the invited the alumni of the two institutions dancing by Miss Mary Betty Belcher, evening was devoted to dancing and card to their home in Upland, Pennsylvania, daughter of Wallace E. Belcher of the playing. Over 30 present. for a combined picnic. This was the class of 1899, and of “tumbling” by Mr. eighth annual picnic for the Maine alum­ Richard D. Case, son of A. D. Case of York County Alumni Hold ni and, we believe, the first for Bates. the class of 1904. This in turn was fol­ Summer Outing All conditions were favorable to make lowed by dancing in a cottage located on this the largest and best picnic in our the grounds. York County alumni concluded an ac­ history. The weather was fair, the Bates was honored by having present tive year by holding a real party at temperature cool and refreshing, follow­ the Rev. A. P. Houghtaling, a graduate “Hamp” Bryant’s new summer hotel ing a period of hot, humid weather such of Cobb Divinity School in the class of “The Atlantis” at Kennebunk Beach. as is characteristic of Philadelphia sum­ 1873, who is the oldest living graduate Some 50 or more attended. mers. from that school. Maine was honored The afternoon was devoted to golf The total attendance, including alumni in having present Mr. W. D. “Pep” and bridge; a banquet and entertainment of the two institutions, their families Towner of the class of 1914, former was part of the program. Joe McCus­ and friends, was seventy. The main fea­ alumni secretary and at present working ker came up on special invitation to sing ture of the picnic as usual was the baked in Philadelphia on a temporary assign­ his new songs and lead the singing of bean dinner. This was held on tables ment. W. A. Fogler ’09, Secretary the group. spread under the trees on the spacious (Continued on Page 17) October, 1930 16 THE MAINE ALUMNUS

Varsity Presents Promising Freshmen Have Much Green Five Letter Men Back for Outlook Material Cross Country The class of 1934 is producing a large Although the outlook for cross country With a heavy line, a Unity backfield, group of men who, although untrained in is not quite so promising as it was last and a comparatively large group oi men athletic events. are manifesting a real year with Richardson and Lindsay run- to act as substitutes, Coach Brice has a desire to learn Conditions for the fresh­ men are ideal this year, with most of the men living in the Dorms This situation is conducive of a spirit of cooperation and class spirit hitherto unknown in the entering class Coach Jones had his hands full the first day of practice when sixty-eight men reported for the squad Although his charges are less experienced than last years men he still has hopes of whip ping into shape a line and backfield that will withstand the charges of its oppo­ nents throughout the season. Coach Jenkins reports a turnout of thirty-five men tor freshman cross coun­ try At this early date, as in the case of the frosh football squad, no certain predictions can be made concerning the season's outcome

Varsity Football Schedule Capt Perkins Sept 27 Yale New Haven Capt Horne Oct 4 Rhode Island Orono ning off with National honors, Coach 11 Conn Agri College Orono more promising outlook ahead of him Chester Jenkins is still optimistic Of the 18 U of New Hamp­ than at this time last year Eleven let­ nineteen men who reported for practice shire Durham ter men returned this Fall for early prac­ the first day, letter-men included. Cap­ 25 Bates Orono tice, and, at the present time the squad tain Perkins, Mank Gunning, Austin, Nov 1 Colby Orono numbers approximated forty-five men and Brooks, together with last year’s 8 Bowdoin Brunswick Among the lettermen are Captain Hank freshman Captain, Booth With this nu­ Horne, Fat Davis Jack Elliot Les Fick- Varsity Cross-Country cleus in good condition Maine should ett, Charlie Gowans, Art Lufkin, Ray Oct 18 Conn Agri College Orono look forward to a battling cross-country Smith and Hubie Tracy in the line with 31 Bates-Maine Dual team that will do its best to equal the Walt Riley, Sims, and Jackie Moran Meet Orono illustrious record of last year’s squad working out for the backfield Nov. 17 N E I C A A. Boston 24 I C A A A A Cliff Curtis, a senior, has come to the New York Captains and Managers of Track front in the secondary defense with a Freshman Football and Baseball burst 0f speed that places him on a par Oct 3 Maine Central Inst Orono Raymo White '31 was elected Captain with all contenders for right half He • 11 Hebron Academy Orono of Track for 1930-’31 with W Libby ’32 will see plenty of action before the sea­ 18 Bridgton Academy Orono as Manager son closes, as he is a strong headsup run­ 24 Notre Dame ner. Orono In baseball, William Wells was elected 31 Coburn Classical Inst Orono Captain for the ensuing year, and Sam­ Keen competition is being displayed in Freshman Cross-Country the fullback position, with Munie Ro­ uel Calderwood, Manager. ct 15 Brewer Orono mansky competing against Newt Church­ 18 Lee Academy Orono George Berry ’31 was elected secre­ ill for honors Romansky is one of the 24 Interscholastics Orono tary of the New England Intercollegiate stars of last year's yearling team, and ov 1 Hebron Academy Orono Athletic Association last spring at the is the opposite of Churchill, being fast •6 Interclass New England Track Meet. The treas­ and shifty, while the latter is a hard run­ 17 N E I C A.A. Boston urer was also from the State of Maine— ning line smasher. 24 I C A A A A. New York John Flint of Bowdoin THE MAINE ALUMNUS 17

The banquet, followed by a meeting, will be held at 12:30 o’clock Thursday, ON THE CAMPUS October 23. John T. Gyger ’20, Trustee of the University, will address the meet­ ing. The place of meeting will be an­ nounced in the final program of the Con­ Maine Outing Club Enjoys Rifle Team Won Last 18 Matches vention and also by a special letter to Unusually Successful Year After Bad Start Maine Alumni Teachers. C. A. Robbins, 1900, principal of Mat- The Maine Outing Club has just com­ The following is a summary of the tanawcook Academy at Lincoln, is pres­ pleted an active program. Corn chowder Boys’ Varsity Rifle Teams activities for ident of the Association; Gladys Gould parties, steak fries, and weenie roasts the year 1929-1930: ’22, home economics teacher in Brewer, have been held frequently during the Twenty boys tried out for the team, is treasurer, Charles E. Crossland is sec­ year. fifteen qualified and participated in the retary. Miss Estelle Beaupre T4, teach­ An informal sport togs dance started matches. The team fired matches with er of French in Bangor, is chairman of off an outing club weekend the first of thirty-three colleges located throughout local arrangements committee, assisted February. The popularity of the evening the United States. The team got off with by John P. Downing ’25, recently ap­ for the last two years will probably see a bad start, losing practically all of the pointed teacher in Bangor High School, this an annual event. first fifteen matches, but wound up the and Miss Gould. A dual winter sports meet with Bates season in a blaze of glory by winning the was held on the campus. Snowshoe balance. Western Maine Alumni Honor dashes, and cross country and skiing The total score of the team was im­ Rudy Vallee races were events of the morning; and proved in each succeeding match. the ski jumping of the afternoon. The five boys making the highest score More than 200 alumni gave Rudy Val­ Lake Placid, N.Y. Intercollegiate in the greatest number of matches re­ lee an enthusiastic reception when he ap­ Carnival found three Outing Club mem­ ceived a letter. peared at the meeting July 19 at the Con­ bers, Cutting, Sorenson and Davis par­ The team fired a match, and won by gress Square Hotel. It was the biggest ticipating, M.O.C. having sent them. one point, against the Girls’ Varsity alumni meeting ever held in Portland. Rumford Winter Carnival, one of the Team, Girls’ Freshman Team and Boys’ Rudy demonstrated that he is not only biggest in New England had three Freshman Team of the U. of M., giving a fine musician but also an able speaker. M.O.C. people present. each in the order named, the following He related something of his experiences Seven representatives of M.O.C. were handicap, 85, 125, 125. at Maine and at Yale and explained why picked for the Maine Intercollegiate Car­ A sweater was awarded to J. E. Smith, he felt the Stein Song has been so pop­ nival at Bates. Because of adverse for making the total high score for the ular. As a climax to the evening’s pro­ weather conditions, the meet was not season. gram he sang several numbers much to held. C. F. Daniels Jr. has been elected Cap­ the delight of the crowd. The club has a little over $200 toward tain, and R. M. Vickery, Manager of A. Lincoln King T4 was toastmaster. a new cabin. the 1930-1931 team. Ralph Ingalls T2 of Portland, spoke for A steak banquet at Eddington with R. M. Vickery the Western Maine Association, and Har­ the awarding of insignia and shingles ry E. Sutton ’09 of Boston, for the Gen­ rounded off a successful and eventful (Continued from Page 15) eral Alumni Association, both paying Outing Club year. high tribute in a most pleasing manner —Local Associations — to the nationally famous radio star. Lin­ Sophomore Owls coln R. Colcord ’05, of Searsport, auth­ Connecticut Alumni Meet or of the words of the Stein Song and The rights and privileges of the class Adelbert W. Sprague ’05, of Bangor, The Connecticut Alumni Association of 1934 will be carefully watched over who picked the tune and adapted it to held a meeting April 29 at Hartford in by the following newly-elected Sopho­ Maine’s use, both added their praise. It the rooms of the City Club. President more Owls: was the first time the three had met as a C. C. Elwell ’78 presided and Alumni Harry E. Booth, Lewiston; Samuel H. group. “Joe” McCusker T7 was up to Secretary C. E. Crossland spoke. There Calderwood, Roxbury, Mass.; Donald his usual high standard as song and cheer were twelve present. McKiniry, Portland; Herbert Lewis, leader. Wollaston, Mass.; Swen Hallgren, Port­ As a conclusion to the program, George land ; Gilbert Robershaw, Union Village, Alumni Teachers to Meet Dudley ’28, president of the Western R. I.; Monroe Romansky, Hartford, in Bangor, Oct. 23 Maine Alumni Association presented Conn Philip Havey, West Sullivan; Rudy with a loving cup as emblematical Clark Abbott, North New Portland; Plans are well underway for the an­ of the affection with which he was held Robert Pendleton, Lewiston; Carl Hand, nual meeting of the Maine Alumni teach­ by Maine men and women. West Medford, Mass.; John Wight, Mil- ers who attend the State Teachers Con­ lis, Mass. vention to be held this year in Bangor, Dr. C. A. Dickinson, head of psychol­ Oct. 23-24. ogy department, has accepted appoint­ Dartmouth was the recipient of gifts A desirable room on the first floor of ment as chairman of a committee to totaling $1,440,000 during the last aca­ Bangor High School is to be used for formulate and put into operation a ten demic year. This included §121,130 con­ headquarters of Maine men and women. year program of mental hygiene for the tributed by alumni through the Alumni Representatives from the University will state. This appointment is made by the Fund. be in the room. Maine Public Health Association. October, 1930 18 THE MAINE ALUMNUS

the exception of the dining room, were (Continued from Page 5) Then on each floor is a marble en­ cased shower (of course there are built- chosen by Dean of Women Achsa Bean, Colvin Hall Has a Homelike in tubs, too), a roomy linen closet, and Professor Rena Campbell of the Home Atmosphere a telephone for communication between Economics Department, and Treasurer floors. A trunk lift from top to bottom F S Youngs. The dining room fur­ are painted a cheerful cream color and of the building and spacious trunk racks nishings were selected by Miss Hazel the woodwork a bit darker. The last in the attic facilitate moving in and out. Parks, Director of Dining Halls. room on the first floor is the serving In the basement is the convenient, up- Colvin Hall, which accommodates a room, modernly equipped to-date kitchen, storage room, servants’ total of forty-eght students, is occupied An effect of spaciousness is secured on rest room, and also a laundry and kitch­ by some girls from each class. Seniors this floor by the use of the two wide enette tor the students This is equipped are in the majority, juniors are next in doorways on each side of the corridor not only with laundry tubs and built-in number, sophomores next, and the fresh­ and by the fact that one can see from the ironing boards, but also with a sink, men number only four. The exact num­ matrons' fixing room through the recep­ workbench cupboards, and shelves so ber of girls allowed from each class was tion room, the hall, and into the dining that the girls may have some place of determined before the drawing for rooms room their own to use when giving teas or took place On the second and third floors the entertainments at the dormitory This Mrs Delia Sullivan has become ma­ rooms are arranged in a manner which room will probably be equipped with tron of Colvin Hall while her former does away with the old method of living, dishes, hot plates, etc by the girls them­ place at Balentine has been taken by studying, and sleeping in one room A selves Mrs Madeleine J Walenta from South suite consisting of one study room and Furnishings for the dormitory, with China, Maine. two bedrooms accommodates four girls The study room, of generous size, has tour individual desks, each with a Wind­ sor chair. The desks are very conven­ ient, having several drawers at one side and a book shelf at the other. They are light enough to be moved about readily but nevertheless have plenty of room for study. Then there is a comfortable­ Deaths By Classes looking cushioned wicker chair. Henry A Saunders of Blue Hill, ’72 Mr. and Mrs. Edwin J Haskell Each of the two bedrooms connected ’01 died April 22, 1930 in Arizona celebrated their golden wedding with the study room has two single beds, where he had gone for his health anniversary, September 8 at their son, an attractive bedside table, a chiffonier, Ralph's, home in Scarboro Mr Haskell ’19 The death of Arthur Lawrence, is connected with the Haskell Silk Com­ and two wardrobes which are quite up-to- Rockland Aiderman, occurred Au­ pany but retired from active business six date, being equipped with a sliding rod gust 4 after an operation for appendici­ years ago and even a shoe rack Furniture in the tis He is survived by his wife, his par­ ’76 R Hight Rines was named to the suites is walnut finished ents and two brothers board of trustees of the Corpora­

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tion of the Maine Eye and Ear Infirm­ paratus and terminology therefor. elected to the House of Representatives ary for a term of three years, at the an­ ’99 Roy H. Hescock of Monson has The marriage of Franklin P. Holbrook nual meeting held recently. Mr. Rines been chosen a vice-president of the to Mrs. Louise E. McHarge, August 13 is a director of the Portland Lions Club. Maine Pharmaceutical Association at the at Asheville, N. C. has been announced. He is now at 1014 Chapman Building, annual meeting at Rangeley. They are living at 729 Morgan Street, Portland. W. B. Caswell of East Orange, N. J., Knoxville, Tenn. ’82 Will R. Howard has been re-elect­ visited the campus this summer for the ’08 Carroll Skillin is on the Board of ed as teacher of mathematics in first time since graduation. Directors of the Portland Lions Crosby High School, Belfast, after hav­ ’00 Guy A. Hersey has become associ­ Club. He was also elected to the Board ing been out last year on account of ill ated with the E. Y. Eldridge Co., of Governors of the Psychology Assoc. health. Inc., automobile dealers in Bangor, acting James D. Maxwell of Bangor has been ’91 Ernest S. Hatch is one of the men as treasurer. elected County Attorney. to be elected to the House of Rep­ Walter J. Sargent of Brewer is one of Earle N. Vickery, Pittsfield, was elect­ resentatives from Oxford County. the representatives from Penobscot ed treasurer of Maine Central Institute. ’93 Harry M. Smith of Bangor is a County to the House. ’00 Forest B. Snow of Blue Hill is one representative to the Legislature ’03 Mr. and Mrs. John H. Hinchliffe of the representatives from Han­ from Penobscot County. and two sons of Hartford, Conn, cock County to the House. ’95 William O. Sawtelle, representing spent the summer in Orono, while Mr. Elizabeth S. Arnold spent the summer the Bangor Chamber of Commerce, Hinchliffe and one son attended the Sum­ in Europe, attending the S.S. University spoke over the radio Monday, August mer Session Mr. Hinchliffe is teaching of Madrid in Madrid, Spain. 11, on the Massachusetts Tercentenary. in Hartford. ’10 Frank E. Southard, Augusta, rep­ '96 Judge Frank Pride of Westbrook Congressman Donald F Snow of Ban­ resenting Kennebec County and was toastmaster at the big banquet gor was one of the men elected to fill a Stanley M. Wheeler, Paris, representing given by Westbrook citizens in honor of vacancy on the board of overseers of Oxford County, were elected to the Sen­ Rudy Vallee when he celebrated his first Bowdoin College. ate. homecoming and vacation since his rise ’04 Judge Carroll S. Chaplin is to serve Daniel I. Gould of Bangor is vice- to fame. as chairman of Portland’s first president of the Pine Tree Archery As­ E. Everett Gibbs of Baltimore was a • Community Chest Budget Committee. sociation which staged a very successful visitor on the campus during the sum­ ’05 Adelbert W. Sprague gave an in- archery tournament in Augusta this sum­ mer. This was the first time Mr. Gibbs teresting talk at the convention of mer. had been back since 1901 the Maine Chapter of the National Or- ’ll Clayton H. Steele was secretary of Chief J W. Randlette of the Rich­ ganists association recently, using for the Northern Maine Fair this year, mond Fire Department, recently directed his subject “Some Present Day Music which was held in Presque Isle. the building of a reservoir in that place, Tendencies and Problems." ’12 Mr. and Mrs. Walter Witham of making nearly two hundred thousand gal­ Prof Robert R Drummond, head of Canton, Ohio were visitors in Oro­ lons of water in that vicinity for use in the department of German here at the no during the summer. case of fires. University has recently been elected vice- Harold E. Weeks of Fairfield was one Paul D Sargent, who after 14 years president of the Modern Language Asso- of the men elected to the Senate from as chief engineer of the State Highway cation of New England for 1930-31. Somerset County. Commission, resigned in 1927 to become ’06 James A. Colby is president of Capt. Leigh I. Harvey, U.S.A, report­ connected with the New England Cul­ Wilmington University, Wilming­ ed for duty July 1 as inspector for the vert Company of Palmer, Mass, now ton, Del. 103d Inf. Maine National Guard. resides in Portland at the Ricker Park Leon H Marr of Farmington was one James L. Boyle of Waterville was re­ Manor apartments. of the vice-presidents chosen for the elected adjutant of the Department of ’98 Ray H. Manson, chief engineer of Maine Pharmaceutical Association at the Maine, American Legion at the annual the Stromberg-Carlson Company annual meeting held during the summer. convention held in Augusta the last of is chairman of a committee of radio en­ ’07 Bennett R. Connell, 38 Washington August. gineers of the American Automotive Road, Scotia, N. Y., called at the ’13 Andrew J. Beck, president of the Electric Association in charge of classi­ Alumni Office August 7. Washburn Trust Company, Wash­ fication and standardization of radio ap- Raymon A. Quint of Limerick was re­ burn, is a director of the Maine Mort-

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by the Federal Farm Board to serve as brook lawyer and for nearly 10 years gage & Guaranty Corporation, Portland recorder of the Westbrook Municipal Mark A Barwise has been reappointed a contact committee between them and the potato men He is at present presi­ Court has recently moved to Bucksport by Gov Gardiner as recorder of the Ban­ where he will resume his law practice. gor Municipal Court for a second term dent of the State Farm Bureau Federa­ tion and is secretary-treasurer of the Lewis O Barrows, Newport, was of four years elected president of the Maine Pharma­ Paul Harmon is on the executive com­ Aroostook County Farm Bureau Paul Slocum was re-elected senator ceutical Association at the annual meet­ mittee of the New England Golf Associ­ ing held recently. Mr. Barrows is a ation and heads the special tournament from Cumberland County at the election September 8 member of Governor Gardiner’s Execu­ committee of the Portland Country Club tive Council and Republican State com­ Mr Harmon took a prominent part in Frank A Tirrell, Jr, a Rockland at­ torney was nominated August 20 to fill mitteeman from Penobscot County. managing the New England Amateur Franz H Burkett was one of the men Championship held in Portland recently. the vacancy caused by the death of the Aiderman of Ward 3 Mr Tirrell is a elected to the House of Representatives Philip Thomas of Rumford is pres- from Portland for Cumberland County. ident of Rumford Mechanics In­ Republican and was a delegate to the State Convention in Bangor last March The marriage of Marie A Whitaker stitute a rather unique type of social and to Edward J Conquest of Bangor took educational organization, forming the H H Beverage has been promoted to Chief Communications Engineer with the place August 28 in Orland Mr Con­ center of community life in Rumford quest is a member of the law firm of Theodore W Haskell, Hingham, Mass Radio Corporation of America ’16 Harry D O Neil has been appoint­ Maxwell &. Conquest The couple left formerly with Rogers & Webb, Boston, on their yacht and plan to cruise along is now with the Boston & Maine Rail­ ed band instructor at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the Atlantic coast and to spend the win­ road Co as commercial agent at 437 St ter in Bermuda, Florida and the West James Street, Montreal P Q Joseph E Harvey is President of the Joseph Brown is vice-president of the Biddeford-Saco Kiwanis Club Indies Sanford Kiwanis Club Fred P Loring, for three years associ­ ’17 Richard E McKnown was elected W Ray Thompson of Caribou ad­ ated with the vocational department of Vice-president of the Bar Harbor dressed the Penobscot County Farmers the State Department of Education is Banking & Trust Company in June, and and 4-H Club members at their Field now teacher of agriculture at Presque is being addressed care of that company Dav and Outing held at Camp Benson, Isle High School at which he taught in Bar Harbor in Newport August 28 Mr Thompson agriculture several years ago Stanley G Phillips is assistant division is one of five men who were appointed Horace II Towle, prominent West- engineer of the Boston & Maine Rail­ road and is now located at 33 Belmont Place, Melrose Highlands, Mass. Harvard W Blaisdell of North ALUMNI BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL Sullivan just graduated from Har- vard Law School this year Mr Blais------C ARD S- — dell formerly taught school The wedding of Miss Mildred M

aa aa—-■ French to Prof Walter J Creamer, Jr. I took place in East Eddington, Sunday, LIBBY, ’98 s August 17 They arc residing at 38 For­ I FRED M DAVIS, ’O1 est Avenue, Orono PATENT ATTORNEY The marriage of Charles M Fitzger­ i CHICAGO 392 High St Newark N J ■ ald of New York City to Miss Kather­ i ine M Coloa of Peekskill N. Y, took Designs—Copyrights—Trademarks 7 So Dearborn St place during September Mr Fitzger­ i I ald is a member of the Maine Bar He practiced law at Bath and is now associ­ ■a—«■—u—ai>$* ■ ated with the Veterans’ Bureau in New I A B. FOSTER, 02 York City 1 BANGOR BOX COMPANY ■ Specialist in Chemical and Metallurgi­ Paper Boxes—Folding Cartons cal Patents and Applications Involving '19 Albert J. Sears is assistant inspec­ II Commercial Printing Processes and Products tor of buildings with the Sanders I Ex-Examiner in Chemical Division Henry F Drummond, ’00, Treas ■ Engineering Company, 102 Fxchange U S Patent Office Street, Portland and is residing at 31 Carl W Meinecke, 24' Ass’t Treas ■I 641 644 Victor Bldg , Washington, D C 75 So Main St Brewer ■ Branch Office 809 Marine Bank Bldg, Saunders Street, Portland I Houston, Texas ’20 Announcement of the wedding July * ---- aa—aa —— aa-^aa— aa^— aa la—aa 5 in Boston of Miss Carol V. Lord ■ ’Bl ------a.------„•£ 11— to Dr Harry Butler of Bangor has come I THE CHILLICOTHE PAPER CO PRENTISS & CARLISLE CO . INC to us The couple arc residing in Ban­ ■ Chillicothe, Ohio gor where Dr Butler is in practice I MANUFACTURERS TIMBERLAND SERVICE Francis II Friend of Skowhegan has of Bangor, Maine been re-elected to the House of Repre­ Quality English Finish and Henry Prentiss sentatives from Somerset County. Supercalendered Book, Writings, Philip P Clement Offset and Papeteries Geo T Carlisle, Jr , ’09 '22 Born to Mr. and Mrs. John H. I Ed Bearce, ’05 Robert W Averill, ’20 Needham, Thursday, September 4, ------at------aa—ia—ia—aa—aa—aa— an eight pound boy, John E Needham •j*' —'■••u—n— aa—aa*— ai— aa—aa— John T Quinn, attorney, was named I by Governor Gardiner as judge of the ■I Bangor municipal court, succeeding Ed­ I EDWARD E CHASE ’13 PRES. I PHIL R HUSSEY. '12 ward I Gleszer '14. j MAINE SECURITIES CO. GENERAL INSURANCE Arthur D “Swede” Mulvaney, form­ ■I er coach of Edward Little High in Au­ 609 Fidelity Bldg , Portland, Me. I 15 State St , Bangor, Me burn, has accepted the position as coach i at Bangor High School, which position i i was left vacant by the resignation of .1— 4 John T Quinn —-ai— ■ ’23 Fernaid S. Stickney is an Electrical EVERETT S HURD ’17 ■I THE MODERN ENGRAVING CO. INC. engineer with the Westinghouse MARK A HURD ’26 Electric & Mfg Company, Plane and i■ Quality Plates for Printing SPORTING GOODS Orange Streets, Newark, N J. and is ■I 286 Congress St , Boston, Mass residing at 75 Cobane Terrace, West Bangor Orono I Bentley S Hutchins, ’25 Orange, N J Wholesale & Retail 1 Salts Manager Joseph N Mullen is with The Founda­ ■I tion Company, as an engineer, at 120 —4 aa—aa^—aafa Liberty Street, N. Y. His residence ad­ THE MAINE ALUMNUS 23 dress is 45 Center Street, Chatham, N. J. M Love to Gregory Baker of Bangor Miss Arline Besse and her sister, Miss On June 16, Roy L. Fernaid of Win­ was announced in July. Mr. Baker is Erdine Besse (1928) of Albion sailed terport received double honors. Besides a forester in the woodlands division of July 4, planning to visit nine countries being nominated by the Republicans for the Diamond Match Company. The while abroad. They were to return Au­ Representative to the Legislature, he re­ wedding was to take place in South Car­ gust 24. ceived on the same day the degree of olina in the early fall. The marriage of Miss Margaret Leon­ Bachelor of Science in Education from Miss Beatrice W. Johnson of Portland ard to John C. Mason of South Easton, Boston University. became the bride of Dr. Clarence C. Lit­ took place in Rockland, June 30. For Miss Ina V. Stone of Dexter became tle, former president of the University the last four years Mrs. Mason has the bride of Eric S. Hope of Providence, of Maine at Fredericton, N. B., the last taught in the High School in Belmont, R. I on July 29. Mr. Hope taught one of August. Since graduation, Mrs. Little Mass. Mr. Mason is director of the year at Maine after which he went to has been Adviser of Women in the Uni­ Louis A. Frothingham Memorial Ath­ New York. He has been divisional sup­ versity of Michigan where Mr. Little letic Playground in North Easton and erintendent of the Sayles Finishing Plant was president before accepting a position supervisor of physical education in Wal­ of Providence, R I. for three years. as director of the Roscoe J. Jackson pole, Mass. Harold C Perham of Paris, Oxford Memorial Laboratory for cancer research Francis S. Dole is the track coach of County; George V. Blanchard of Phil­ in Bar Harbor. After a visit to various Brewer High School this year in accord­ lips, Franklin County and Roy L. Fer­ scientific laboratories in Europe the ance with an agreement made when he naid of Winterport, Waldo County, were couple will reside at Bar Harbor. was elected to the faculty last year. all elected to the House of Representa­ George E Lord of Farmington, county Miss Leona E. Coy was married to tives. agricultural agent in Franklin County S. Fernaid Richards of Dover-Foxcroft Rev. A. G. Hempstead of Brownville since June, 1925 has been appointed in Guilford, June 30. Thompson Guern­ Jet., who received an M.A. degree in County Agent Leader, effective Septem­ sey (1926) of Dover-Foxcroft acted as Economics at the University in June ber 16, with headquarters at the Univer­ best man. Since attending the Univer­ based his thesis on “The Penobscot sity. sity, Mr. Richards has devoted his time Boom and the Development of the West Karl C. McKechnie, director of physi­ to the study of music, studying both Branch of the Penobscot for Log Driv­ cal education in Brewer schools has re­ voice and violin. They are residing in ing Purposes.” The Dean of Graduate signed that position to become principal Dover-Foxcroft. Study and the Head of Economics De­ of the High School in Brooks this year. Miss Helene E. Douglas is now Mrs. Donald H. Daniels, residing at 1303 Del­ partment expressed the hope that the Nelson B. Hall has received a de­ University would publish the thesis in ’25 aware Street, Apt. 9, Detroit, Michigan. gree of D.M.D. at Tufts Dental Dr. Daniels (1922) is an interne at the book form It is declared to contain School since leaving Maine and has re­ invaluable records. Henry Ford Hospital. cently opened an office in Kennebunk. ’26 Miss Elinor L. Hodgkins became ’24 The wedding of Miss Sarah E. Donald Powell, who has a position in the bride of Maurice B. Johnson Crehore, Springfield, Mass, and Boston, was the guest of his parents this in Portland, August 2. Mr. Johnson is Francis P. Brown, Jr. took place in summer for a short time. Mr. Powell associated with the E. G. Johnson Com­ Springfield, during July. was to marry a Miss Husband from Bos­ pany of that city. The engagement of Miss Catherine ton in September. The wedding of Miss Helen Scott to

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Robert A Tate took place in Bangor Mrs Hanmer was formerly assistant June 25 Mr. Tate now holds the posi­ librarian in the U. of M. Library. HAYNES & CHALMERS CO. tion of general agent for the Higgins Miss Theda A. Ray is in her second Fertilizer Company of Presque Isle, y ear teaching as Head of the Home Eco­ nomics Department in Killingly High A. S. Chalmers 05, Treas. where they are residing. Mr and Mrs John D Farquhar and School, Danielson, Conn. Her address Hardware daughter of Chicago, Illinois were visi­ is 76 Broad Street. Karl F. Switzer is superintendent of BANGOR, • MAINE tors in Orono this summer. Mr. Farqu­ har is engaged in sanitary engineering in Parks and Forestry, City of Portland and his present address is 227 Park Ave­ that city. Harold L Winter is in the L S Govt. nue, Portland. Post Office Dept as Draughtsman He ’27 Arthur J. Staples is an instructor FRED C. PARK is living at 109 First Street, N. E, at Worcester Polytechnic Institute Washington DC and resides at 73 Institute Road. HARDWARE Edmund E Gonyer, Orono and Miss Kenneth V. Hight is Supervisor in the Plumbing and Heating Gladys C Pelletier were married in Old Heavy Making Dept. Hood Rubber Com­ Town in June Mr Gonyer is connected pany, Watertown, Mass., and is residing Mill Street, Orono with the W T Grant Company at 153 Palfrey St, Watertown. Miss Pearl R Graffam's engagement H. Russell Beatty is an industrial engi­ to George I Hodgkins has been an­ neer with the General Electric Co. at nounced For the past two years Miss Lynn, Mass, and is residing at 16 Plum­ Graffam has been head of the English er St., Everett, Mass. department at Bloomfield High School, Miss Helen Lengyel, director of physi­ Office Supplies Bloomfield, Conn Mr. Hodgkins is a cal education and Miss Evelyn Buchan, graduate of Colby (1926) and is at pres­ assistant professor of economics and soci­ Everything ent principal of New Sharon high school ology at the University spent the sum­ for the Miss Madelene J Archer became the mer at their camp in East Raymond bride of Charles T Conant Monday, Au­ The marriage of Miss Ruth I Etchings gust 18 in Brewer They are residing and Ralph Allee was reported in the June Office at 80 West Street Medford, Mass issue of the Alumnus Following is a Tel. 2259-R Allied W Hanmer Jr is a sales en­ report which came to us of it It isn’t gineer with General Plastics Inc, No usual for a Maine graduate to be mar­ Tonawanda N Y His home is at 1240 ried in two languages as was Ruth Hitch- Bangor Office Supply Co. Delaware Avenue. Buffalo, N Y ings of Maine-in-T urkey and Ralph Al­ F. J. Herlihy The wedding of Miss Eileen Kane and lee oi Pomona, recently in Smyrna Bangor 18 P O. Square Maine Alfred W Hanmer Jr of Buffalo, N Y Turkey-American law requited that the took place the last of July in Bangor laws of the country in which one is re­ siding shall be observed as well as Amer­ ican law A Turkish official and the American consul were present at the Turkish civil ceremony The American wedding took place in the chapel of In­ Pioneer Engraving Go. ternational college and was performed by Dr Cass Reed, president of that in­ PHOTO-ENGRAVERS stitution Mr and Mrs Allee were to 193 Exchange St. Bangor return to Turkey in rural extension work after spending the coming year in study at the University of California Miss Elizabeth Sawyer is teaching at Crosby High School, Belfast You always feel at home Cyril G Cogswell is secretary of the when you stop at the_/ PENOBSCOT EXCHANGE HOTEL Republican Club of the 15th Assembly District, 122 East 83d Street New York, N Y Earle T Blodgett of Sanford married Miss Laura Brooks of So Paris a grad­ uate of Bates in 1926 Mr Blodgett is York County Club Agent for Extension Service of the College of Agriculture and they are residing at 6 Oak Street in Sanford John H Foster, Jr, is with the W T Grant Company and his address is 23 Main Street, Pittston, Pa John R Durrell is teaching at Fox­ croft Academy in Dover-Foxcroft Edward Engel has recently been ap­ pointed assistant purchasing agent of the Brown Company, Berlin, N H and re­ sides at 1367 Main Street Mrs Engel (Irene Wentworth ’27) and son Alan are now also in Berlin after having spent the summer in Eastport In June, Miss Florence Smith of Grand Manan, N B arrived in New York from Bermuda, after 17 days at sea in an open motorless 15 foot sail boat with one companion, who built the boat himself A bet made a year ago was the reason for making the trip Their only instrument of nagivation was Moon and Cratty, Proprietors a compass Handy to Union Stations Andrew M Wiswell of Machias joined % Rudy Vallee’s Connecticut Yankees, July 23, to play with the oichestra on a tour THE MAINE ALUMNUS 25

of the United Statess. Mr. Wiswell has ment league in Massachusetts. been playing in the Arnold Johnson The marriage of Miss Marian Nichols Everything in Orchestra of New York. of New York to William P. Viles of Miss Leita French, who has been su­ Augusta occurred August 2, at Fisher’s CLOTHING AND HABERDASHERY pervisor of music in the Milo public Island, N Y They are to reside in schools for several years was elected to Augusta. Call in for your needs the faculty of the High School in Han­ Miss Helen Moore has received a oxer, N. H. GOLDSMITH’S TOGGERY SHOP scholarship which will entitle her to two Orono, Maine Ernest H Grant was appointed head years at the U of M. when she will of the mathematics department at Co­ study for an M S. degree. She has been burn Classical Institute. For the past teaching Science in Millinocket High three years he has been a teacher at School the past year Lincoln Academy, Newcastle and this John H Smith of Mattawamkeag has THE MAINE STUDIO summer was a councilor at Camp Kieve been engaged as principal of Alfred High Miss Mildren Benn became the bride School for the coming year. For the U of M Photographs of Ralph W Porter on June 21 in Fort past two years Mr. Smith has been prin­ Picture Framing Fairfield. cipal of the high school at Caratunk. John A Snell of Portland and Miss Miss Constance Osgood of Bangor be­ Tel. 217-2 Orono, Maine Frances Sinnett of Brewer were mar­ came the bride of Sherman E. Daniels ried in Brewer in July. Mr. Snell has of Rockland in Bangor August 22. Be­ been sub-master of Hampden Academy. fore graduating from Maine Mrs. Dan­ The marriage of Miss Ruth Hunne­ iels transferred to the Leslie school in well to Robert D. Eastman took place Cambridge and since that time has been DILLINGHAM’S this summer in Livermore Falls. teaching kindergarten in Bangor. They BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS Miss Ruth A. Hasey ’31 became the are residing at 317 State Street in Ban­ AND BOOKBINDERS bride of Paul D. Lamoreau August 19, gor in Weybridge, Vermont. Miss Dorothy M. Steward of Monson BANGOR, MAINE Donald E. Wray and Miss Margaret and Elmer W. Sayward of Belfast were E Harrington, both of Brewer were married in Belfast sometime in July. married in that city June 20. Mr. Wray Mr and Mrs. Sayward are making their holds a position with the Wetmore-Sav­ home in Guilford. age Electrical Supply Company in Ban­ Donald J. Huot is a switchman with Bacon Printing Co. gor. New York Tel. Co., and is residing at Miss Evelyn A. Farris was united in 280 Dean St., Broklyn, N. Y. PRINTERS marriage to Jerome H Knowles, Jr. in Forest W. Meader, Elwood H. Gartley Eastport, August 16. Mrs Knowles has and Gordon M. Walker are residing at 22 State Street, Bangor, Me. taught tor two years in the High School 2015 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. at New Gloucester and one year at Edward N. Curran, prominent Wash­ Shead Memorial High School from ington lawyer, has been appointed to the which school she graduated. Mr. faculty of Catholic University School of Knowles has a position as Radio Engi­ Law, Washington, D. C. BRISTOL CIGARS neer in New York at the present time The wedding of Harley M. Riley and Always “Run Even” and will complete his course at Maine Miss Phyllis Ham took place March 15 A Trial To-day is A Demand this year They are residing at River­ at Livermore Falls. After the wedding head, L I. trip, the couple motored to Chicago. Mr. To-morrow The marriage of Miss Kathleen C. Riley is sanitary engineer for the Sani­ WALTER S. ALLEN, Mfg’r. BANGOR, ME. O Leary of Brewer and Edward M Mc­ tary District of Chicago, where they are Mahon of Norwalk, Conn, took place residing at 4867 North Hermitage Ave­ August 20 at New Haven, Conn. Mrs. nue. McMahon is teacher and dean of girls Edward G. Kelley who got his ’29 JOHN HANCOCK SERIES in the Rice Junior High School in M S. degree at New York Univer­ Stamford, Conn Mr. McMahon is a sity last June, is at Columbia University graduate of Fordham University and this year working for his Ph.D. He has Have you bought Fordham Law School and is connected an assistanceship and will instruct the a real Home? with the law firm of Connery & Tam­ first year of Medics of the College of many in Norwalk, Conn, where they Physicians and Surgeons in bio-chemis- ne of the fun­ are making their home. try' His address is 561 West 149th St, O ’28 Horace E. Bell, former Assistant Apt 16, New York City. damental ideas of a home is Manager of the University Store Donald Poxvers, who has been taking that it is a place where you Company, resigned July 31 and has ac­ advanced work at the University of can always return safe in time cepted a position in the Science Dept, of Washington, D. C, the past year was in of trouble. If you have bought Shead Memorial High School in East­ Orono this summer visiting his parents a house on a mortgage, and port, to teach Biology, General Science Ralph F. Morrison is now with the that mortgage is unprotected and Chemistry. His temporary address Central Maine Poxver Company at Au­ by life insurance against the is 66 Washington Street, Eastport. gusta and is residing at 1 Western St., loss of your income by your Robert S Harrigan has a position Augusta. death, you have not yet pro­ teaching in the John Bapst High School Theodore W. Blaisdell is teacher of vided a real home for your in Bangor agriculture at the high school in Argyle, family. Miss Agnes Skillin of Sanford, who New York. Protect your mortgage now won recognition last December as final­ Frank P. Bostrom of Bangor has ac­ with a John Hancock policy. ist in the Atwater Kent Audition Con­ cepted appointment as second lieutenant test, conducted a concert tour this sum­ in the Air Reserve Corps, the War De­ mer. She will continue her studies this partment has announced. Mutual winter in preparation for Grand Opera. George F. Noddin has been transferred Life Insurance Company Announcement of the wedding of Miss from Eastern Laboratory of the DuPont of Boston, Massachusetts Edna Coburn to Linwood Betts in Dov- Company at Gibbstown, N. J. to the Cap Inquiry Bureau, er-Foxcroft recently just came to us. Works at Pompton Lakes, N. J. This 197 Clarendon St , Boston, Mass. Mr Betts is with the New York Tele­ plant which was just completed last Please send booklet, phone Company and is living at 42-22 February is the only one of its kind in ‘‘This Matter of Success” Ketcham Street, Apt. 6-E, Elmhurst, the U S. L I, N Y. Announcement of the marriage of Name • • • • Miss H. Virginia Smith, home demon­ Miss Vera Merrill to Edwin A. Emer­ Address stration agent of Penobscot County has son which took place the first of March A. G. recently become assistant county club at Portsmouth, N. H. has just reached -----Over Sixty-Seven Years in Business agent of the Hampden County improve­ us. THE MAINE ALUMNUS October, 1930 26

ford County Home Demonstration Agent, that time will receive a trip to Europe U of M Extension Service. She now A wedding which took place during for study and observation of power de the summer was that of Miss Alice M resides on Barrows Street, South Paris. velopment there Thomas to Earl A Blackstone. They The engagement of Weston W. Atch­ Announcement has been made of the are residing 111 Caribou ison to Miss Grace E MacNish, daugh marriage of Erminie Davis (ex-’32) to Miss Elsie Brickett has accepted a po­ ter of Airs. H. W. Hutton of Boston, has Air Kingdon Harvey on July 26. Mr. sition in the Department of English at been announced. Mr Atchison is connect­ Harvey is a reporter on the Fort Fair­ Colby College During the summer, Miss ed with the Boston Board of Fire Under­ field Review. Brickett was -Dean of Women at the writers and is living at 6 Ridgemont St, Dorothy Mayo is Circulation Assistant University of Maine Summer School at the University Library. The wedding of Miss Alice B Web­ Allston, Mass. Philip Churchill enters George Wash­ ster to Roy Sinclair of Pittsfield took “Vic’ McNaughton is now with S E Minor & Co, Inc, Greenwich, Conn ington Law School this fall in the four place in Bangor, August 9 Daniel His new address is 77 Perry Avenue, year course He will also be employed ster (1927) the bride’s brother was best as Junior Patent Examiner in the Metal­ man Since graduation Mrs Sinclair Port Chester, N. Y. lurgical Division of the Patent office, has been teacher of home economics at F R Stewart is now working in the Statistical Department of the Goodyear making his residence at 1744 Riggs Maine Central Institute Place, N W , Washington, D. C. The marriage of Miss Bessie Cohen to Tire and Rubber Company. His address is 303 E York St, Akron, Ohio. Margaret Warren is employed in the Eugene Cummings of Bangor took place transit department of the Merrill Trust August 21 in Brookline, Mass After a Co, Bangor. trip to the Thousand Islands, the couple Arthur B Conner is connected with planned to live in Bangor, where Mr 1930 the Bell Telephone Laboratories of N. Cummings is associated with his father Pauline Hall, Class Secretary Y. He is making special studies along in the clothing business Kennebunk, Maine statistical lines for the Research Dept, Linwood P Carmalt and Miss Doro­ of the Laboratories. thy F. Lambert were married secretly in Jeanette Roney has accepted a position Portsmouth, N H during the summer Bridgton Academy has secured as its new English instructor Charles M. of teacher of English in the Huntington Mr. Carmalt holds a position with the High School, Mass. Eastern Mfg Co at Brewer Getchell He is also to have full charge of debating and dramatics During this Mr and Mrs Burleigh Lapworth are The engagement of Miss Madeline H making their home in West Lynn, Mass, Collings to Karl D Larsen of Bangor past summer Mr Getchell was stage manager and character actor for the where Mr. Lapworth is employed by the has been announced. Mr . Larsen re­ General Electric Co. ceived his Master’s degree this June in Placid Club Players at Lake Placid, New “Bill” Daley is student engineer with physics For the past year he has been York the New England Power Association. physics instructor at the University This Announcement of the marriage of year he is studying at Penn State col­ Miss Louise Bates to Mr Smith Ames At present he is situated in Lowell, comes as rather a decided surprise The Mass, going through the training course lege for his doctor’s degree given by the Association. Announcement has been made of the couple were married in Orono May 22 They are to make their home in Boston Brenna Blaisdell has accepted a posi­ engagement of Miss Madeleine Riley tion as language teacher at East Corinth (1931) to J Mariner Thompson of Buf- where Mr Ames is employed Alice Houghton Bagley was recently Academy falo, N Y The wedding will take place Eleanor Clark (ex-’3O), a recent grad­ next June chosen executive secretary of the West­ ern Maine Council of Camp Fire Girls uate of the Leslie School in Cambridge, Colby Eldridge is an engineer at the was one of five graduates in a class of North Works of the American Steel This is a newly created office, and Miss Baglev will have her headquarters in 125 to receive a gold medal for highest and Wire Company at Worcester, Mass honors She now holds the position of 0. Thomas Swift is with the New Room 630 ot the Congress Building, Portland Kindergarten teacher in the Williams England Tel & Tel Company at Wor­ School, Augusta cester where he is engaged in the work The engagement of Louise Pendell of cutting over the city’s telephones to (ex-30) and Mr David Kingman was the dial system He lives at 82 Elm St announced at a luncheon given at Miss ADDRESS CHANGES Pendell’s home on July 31 Miss Pen- Frank P Bostrom is now a member of dell was a graduate of the Leslie School John N Merrill is receiving mail the Pursuit Corps at Kelley Field San in Cambridge this June Mr Kingman Antonio, Texas. at Box 516, Burbank, Calif. is now in the employ of the W C Grant Harvey H Hoxie is being ad­ “Bob” Parks has been appointed assist­ Co Schenectady, N Y *06 ant advertising manager of the S Bar- Rip ’ Black was entered 111 the Na­ dressed 175 Russ Street, San Fran­ rile Affg Company. tional A A U championships held at cisco, Calif Roderic C O’Connor, a student engi­ Pittsburg this year He represented the ’07 F S N Erskine has changed his neer with the Lowell Electric Light Cor­ Boston A A in the hammer throw, the address to Marine Barracks, Navy poration, residing at 194 Nesmith St, event in which he holds the New England Yard, Puget Sound, Washington Lowell, won the New England speaking title ’08 H L Aimer is receiving mail at contest recently sponsored by the Nation­ Niran C Bates is employed by the Orinda Country Club, Berkeley, al Electric Lighting Association at Spring­ Maine State Highway Commission, California field, Mass He will represent New Eng­ Bridge Division His address is 102 ’09 Harold F. 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