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Maine Alumnus, Volume 30, Number 6, March 1949

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F in an ces . . .

To meet the expense occasioned by expanded enrollment,

rising costs of supplies and equipment, and the necessity for

increasing salaries and wages, the Trustees requested the last

Legislature to provide in addition to the regular Mill Tax funds

a special appropriation of $350,000 for each fiscal year of the

1947-49 biennium. The additional amount appropriated for

the support of the University activities at Orono was $175,000

per annum, and it was necessary to increase the tuition of all

students by $50 per academic year to provide the additional

income needed.

The University has maintained a balanced budget during

the biennium, but the outlook for the next two years is less

hopeful. Costs of maintenance and equipment continue to rise.

W e must pay higher salaries in order to retain and recruit a

competent staff. The financial outlook is further complicated by

the fact that receipts from tuition will go down as the percent­

age of veterans in the total enrollment decreases since the

University now receives the non-resident tuition fee for each

student eligible for the educational benefits provided under

Public Laws 16 and 346.

Excerpt from Biennial Report President Arthur A. Hauck

(This is the fifth in a series of statements giving background information on your State University.)

Vol. 30 MARCH, 1949 No. 6 Published monthly from October to June inclusive, by the University of Maine General Alumni Association, Business office, The Maine Alumnus, University of Maine, Orono, Maine. Subscription price, $2.00 per year, included in annual alumni dues of $3.00. Member: American Alumni Council! Entered as second-class matter at the Post Office at Orono, Maine, under act of March 3, 1870.

4 The CLASSICSi at MAINE by Frederic Peachy

(The following is a talk given in January them in terms that the most obscurantist both from the cultural and practical point of this year before the University Semi­ of critics may easily understand. I shall of view; and mind you, they apply only nar. The author, who joined the faculty summarize them briefly. First, what he in September as Assistant Professor of to the study of the Latin language in sec­ Classics and French, was educated in calls application objectives: ondary school. They are based moreover England and in France, where he attend­ not on the intuition of Classics teachers ed Marlborough School and the Univer­ “ increased ability to understand Latin alone, but upon the investigations and sity of Paris before returning as a gradu­ words, phrases, abbreviations and quota­ ate student to Harvard University. He tions occurring in English; increased scientific conclusions of specialists in the holds the degrees of Licence es Lettres ability to understand the exact meaning fields of education and psychology. If I and Diplome d’Etudes Superieures from of English words derived directly or in­ attempt to add anything to these defini­ Paris, and of A.M. and Ph.D. from Har­ directly from Latin, and increased ac­ vard. He has taught French at Harvard curacy in their use; increased ability to tions, it will be in an effort to restate in and at Brown University. During the read English with understanding; in­ my own terms some of the broader aims war, he served in the Marine Corps, and creased ability to speak and write correct of education as I see them, and to answer and effective English through training in spent two years overseas with the First a few current objections to general edu­ Division.) adequate translation, in short improved efficiency in the use of the mother tongue; cation in arts and sciences, and to classi­ increased ability to spell English words cal studies in particular. HE topic of this discourse is one, of Latin derivation; increased knowledge I think, of more than academic gen­ of the principles of English grammar and First of all, I cannot but disagree with eral interest, and one on which I shall a consequently increased ability to speak those who insist that general education speak from the local as well as from the and write grammatically correct English; must bring exclusively practical results, increased ability to learn the technical especially in preparing boys and girls to general point of view, assuming that my and semi-technical terms of Latin origin listeners may be curious to know just employed in other school subjects and in earn themselves a living. The primary what is being done at this university in professions and vocations ; increased abili­ aim of education is to educate, that is to the field of Classics, and what the pos­ ty, finally, to learn other foreign lan­ corrupt the youth of today, as Socrates guages.” sible future status of the Classics here did in his time, with a measure of intel­ may be. First of all, however, I should Secondly, disciplinary objectives: lectual training; not to instruct, for ex­ like to talk about the Classics, and about ample, a new nation of shopkeepers in “ the development of certain desirable the oldest of the arts and the youngest of education, in general. habits of sustained attention, orderly pro- the sciences, that of making money. No Before a group of educated people cedure, overcoming obstacles, persever­ ance ; ideals of achievement, accuracy one should expect to get direct material such as this, I am sure that I need hardly and thoroughness; the cultivation of rewards out of education, any more than rise and defend the Classics against ne­ certain general attitudes, such as dis­ a group of professionally patriotic vet­ glect, opprobrium or ignorance. As teach­ satisfaction with failure or with partial erans should expect to receive automati­ ers by profession on the other hand, we success; the development of the habit of discovering identical elements in different cally a bonus from their government are often called upon to restate to the situations and experiences, and of making treasury, regardless of present need or public at large, to say nothing of our stu­ true generalizations; the development of merit of prior service, for doing what dents, exactly what we understand the correct habits of reflective thinking ap­ every citizen should do for only a small Classics, and their abiding educational plicable to the mastery of other subjects of study and to the solution of analogous temporary remuneration, that is for serv­ value, to consist of. The Classics may problems in daily life; increased ability, ing his country in time of war. When be said to include, first and foremost, the finally, to make formal logical analyses. the materialists start trying to influence study of the languages and literatures of Thirdly and last, historical and cultural the content of general education, they are ancient Greece and Rome; and secondly, objectives: trying to make us follow false gods, and the political, social, artistic and philo­ we should tell them politely but firmly sophical history of ancient civilization. the development of an historical perspec­ to peddle their papers elsewhere. Such special fields of study as epigraphy, tive and of general cultural background palaeography, and archaeology provide through an increased knowledge of facts Let us go back then to the very be­ relating to the life, history, institutions, ginning and define, ideally, the purpose keys to the primary sources of such his­ mythology and religion of the Romans; tory. More generally and broadly, a pro­ an increased appreciation of the influence of the primary school, before going on gram of classical studies will include of their civilization on the course of from there to the secondary school, and Western civilization; a broader under­ those subjects which have traditionally finally to the university. In primary standing of social and political problems school, the traditional offerings are sum­ been associated with a classical curricu­ of today; increased ability to understand lum, within the larger field of arts and and appreciate references and allusions to marized in song: sciences. In any case, the content of such the mythology, traditions and history of Reading, and writing and ’rithmetic, the Greeks and Romans; the development a discipline, even as more narrowly de­ of right attitudes toward social situa­ Taught to the tune of a hickory stick. fined, is far from negligible. tions ; development of an appreciation of In dealing with mutinous and mischie­ • The permanent value of such studies the literary qualities of Latin authors vous spirits aged six to twelve, the rod read, and development of a capacity for must not be spared, else the child is has been formulated often enough, not such appreciation in the literature of only by Classics teachers, but by edu­ other languages; a greater appreciation spoiled. But this self-evident and archaic cators and educated men in other fields. of the elements of literary technique em­ truth is only a part of the picture. The ployed in prose and verse; a better ac­ They are basic studies in a liberal educa­ three Rs are of course far more impor­ quaintance through the study of their tant. The child learns then to read and tion. They have objectives which may be writings with some of the chief personal clearly and simply defined. As regards characteristics of the authors read; and write in his own language, and he learns the study of the Latin language alone, finally, an elementary knowledge of the to figure: to add, subtract, multiply and general principles of language structure. Dorrance White, for example, in his divide, and to apply these procedures to book on The Teaching of Latin, has These substantial claims are far from simple problems. Primary school is tra- classified these objectives and defined idle concerning the value of Latin study, (Continued on Page 4)

MARCH, 1949 THE MAINE ALUMNUS 3 Alfred B. Lingley ’20, Ch.E. ’23, has manager for several years of the Good­ been elected vice president of the General year Footwear Corp. Since graduation Alumni Association succeeding Harold he has been connected with the rubber Shaw ’14 who resigned upon his appoint­ industry. ment to the Board of Trustees. Mr. Lingley is prominent in Providence Mr. Lingley’s election recognizes many civic and fraternal circles. He is past years of membership on the Alumni exalted ruler of the Providence Elks, a Council and service on various alumni member of Knight Templers, Shriners, committees. He has peen president of American Legion, R. I. Yacht Club, and the Rhode Island Alumni Association the Gridiron Club. and the Black Bears of Rhode Island, a For several seasons he has spent a week group of Maine alumni who have done each fall on the Orono campus where he much to benefit Maine students. has a host of acquaintances among the Chairman for Rhode Island in both students and faculty. An ardent supporter the Library and Union Building cam­ of the football team, he has missed only paigns, his has been one of the first areas a few games in many years. He is a mem­ to reach its quota in each campaign. He ber of Sigma Chi and Alpha Chi Sigma. is now vice president in charge of opera­ He and Mrs. Lingley raise and show tions of the Kleistone Rubber Co. of Doberman Pinschers, but perhaps his Warren, R. I., a position he assumed chief hobby can be termed the Boston after having been president and general Red Sox.

The Classics I say this because I myself was capable he is able to reach this level on his merits. of concentration and memorization from It is only with such basic training that (Continued from Page 3) the ages of ten to fourteen to an extent the student can enter into communion, ditionally a grammar school, and while that I have never since surpassed, in fact through literature, with the traditions of he learns to read and write, the child since attaining a zenith in those years, his own English-speaking culture and should learn also to spell, to recognize I have been on a slow but sure and con­ with those of other cultures expressed in the parts of his speech, and to construe tinuous mental decline, so that at present other tongues. In fact, an understanding grammatically what he reads and writes. I approach my dotage. It is in primary and an appreciation of literature should Because his reading is about people, his school, I say, that the fundamentals of be one of the first objectives of the sec­ horizons regarding people should be en­ grammar should be learned, by rote and ondary school. At this level, along with larged by an elementary study of history in a competitive spirit, as are the mathe­ other studies, a sense of literary values and geography. And because the learn­ matical tables, the dates of history and can and should be developed in the stu­ ing of his language is all important, the rivers and mountains of the world. dent. so that his freshly critical mind because he must understand its grammati­ So great is the power of- memory then, may be stimulated and broadened by con­ cal structure and its derivation, he should that these things will be remembered in frontation with aesthetic and philosophical be introduced to the study of foreign life thereafter, in adolescent and adult problems. If the high school course must languages; the function of which is to life, when new distractions and curiosities be a terminal rather than a preparatory provide further training in his own lan­ deflect the powers of learning and induce course, let the student get this much guage as well as to show him how other new attitudes toward knowledge, atti­ intellectual training, or true education, people, as important as his own, speak tudes especially of reasoning and ques­ at the very least. Let not the high school and express themselves regarding univer­ tioning. become a trade school, but let those who sal problems. This enlargement of the In primary school, as the churches wish to, go to a trade school, which cer­ three basic Rs is what the boy should teach their catechisms, so can the peda­ tainly has its place in our society, upon continue to get in secondary school, in gogue teach descriptively and without graduation from a junior high school the university and throughout life, inso­ question the inflections and syntax of which will also be terminal as far as far as he is educable. language. And he can in this way teach general education is concerned. Now the attitudes and methods of the not only English, but Latin and French The Cart Before the Horse teacher, and the content of teaching, must as well. It is really pathetic to think how It can readily be seen that I am so old- necessarily change to a certain extent much time we university professors have fashioned in my views on education as to from primary to secondary school, as the to spend today on grammar school train­ sound either like a revolutionary, or a boy grows older, and as his social and ing in language. Perhaps it is beyond the dodo. I believe, in fact, in ancient peda­ intellectual experience increases. The scope of my topic to enter into the reasons gogy for little boys, and in a classical child in primary school, for all his pro­ for a situation which we are continually curriculum in the secondary schools. I verbial mischief, is an admirably plastic called upon to face. But this primary and believe that this furnishes as nothing else and docile character, who can still be elementary discipline in language and, in can a true basic education, helps properly given the word by a dogmatic and dis­ grammar is something which should be to form a mind, and assists that mind to ciplinary pedagogue. W e have not hesi­ effectively taught in the primary school, think and to express itself. I do not be­ tated in the past, nor should we hesitate which should be kept in the secondary lieve that this can be achieved by a new in the future, to take advantage of it. school before the student’s mind as his and undue emphasis on social studies, The instrument of man’s memory, and subjects are increased in number and in admirable in themselves, but which have his ability to learn facts, are at that scope, and which should be a second no place in primary or secondary educa- period of life tuned to the highest pitch. nature to him on the university level, if (Contmued on Page 13)

THE MAINE ALUMNUS 4 MARCH, 1949 . . . and Four New Coaches

For the first time in several years Maine Rankin started Spring basketball prac­ will have separate head coaches of foot­ tice shortly after his appointment as ball and basketball. Dr. Hauck has an­ coach. Of the 24 men which made up nounced the appointment of David M. Coach Sezak’s varsity and jayvee teams Nelson as assistant professor of physical this year only one will be lost by gradua­ education and head coach of football. Si­ tion. The junior varsity was impressive multaneously it was announced that Dr. this season winning ten games and drop­ Rome Rankin, associate professor of ping one to Bates by a single point. These physical education, would also be head men under Bill Kenyon averaged 73 coach of basketball. points a game. These coaches will succeed Coach Rankin told the press conference that George “ Eck” Allen, resigned, who has he planned to play a control game all of been head coach of both sports for the the time. “The ball is the most important past few years. Coach Allen has been Dr. Rome Rankin thing in the game,” he said, and although appointed backfield coach of Fordham he plans to use a fast break when the op­ University and is now at the New York portunity displays itself, he insists on c o n institution for spring football practice. months in the navy as a photo intelligence trol of the ball with the emphasis on big Coach Nelson’s assistants, according to officer. He saw many months service in men to do so. an announcement by Dr. Hauck, will be the Pacific theatre. In 1945 he returned Harold S. Westerman, 31 and Milo R. Harold S. Westerman and Milo R. Lude to the University of Michigan as a teach­ Lude, 26, although appointed primarily both of whom, at the time of their ap­ ing fellow in education and was named as assistants in football, will be on a full pointment to the Maine faculty, were a Payne Scholar for meritorious graduate time basis and will assist in coaching in coaches at Hillsdale College. work in education. During this time he other sports. Their appointments are served as freshman baseball coach. In Coach Nelson comes to Maine from effective September 1, but both men will 1946 he received his Master’s degree. He Harvard where he was backfield and as­ come to Maine for short periods during became director of athletics and head sistant coach to Art Valpey. A native Spring practice. coach of football in 1946 at Hillsdale of Detroit, he is 29 years old. A graduate Westerman was graduated from Michi­ College, Hillsdale, Michigan, where he of Michigan in 1942, he played three gan in 1946 and joined Dave Nelson as won two conference championships with years of varsity football as halfback under assistant coach the same year. He has a record of 14 victories, one loss and two Fritz Crisler at Michigan. He was also served as backfield coach and scout in ties. a member of the varsity baseball team football and head coach in basketball and When Coach Valpey went to Harvard for three years playing both infield and track coach at Hillsdale since that time. in 1948 he selected Nelson as his assistant outfield. He is regarded as a specialist in single where he also acted as chief scout. Coach President of his senior class at Michi­ wing backfield techniques. Nelson has spoken extensively to Har­ gan he was named Alumni and University Remaining at Hillsdale as line coach vard Alumni groups and will make his scholar in his junior year (a competitive and trainer upon graduation in 1947, bow to Maine Alumni at the annual din­ scholarship awarded on merit) and was Lude was later appointed baseball coach ner of the Boston Alumni on April 23rd also awarded the Western Conference and director of intramural sports. A at which Dr. Hauck will be the guest medal for greatest proficiency in scholar­ veteran of three years service in the speaker. ship and athletics throughout his college Marine Corps, he also coached regi­ The Michigan style of single wing career. mental teams in football and baseball football will be Maine’s system Coach Following graduation Nelson spent 41 during that period. Nelson told the press. He plans to start spring practice at Brunswick on April 5 moving to Orono the following week and winding up practice on May 14. Dr. Rome Rankin joined the Maine faculty in 1947 as supervisor of profes­ sional training in physical education and athletics in the school of education. He has also assisted, in a voluntary capacity, in varsity football and basketball. During the past season he assisted Coach Sam Sezak ’31 when he took over the basket­ ball team due to Coach Allen’s illness. Dr. Rankin holds a M.A. degree from Michigan and was awarded his Ph.D. degree by the University of Kentucky in 1948. For twelve years he was coach at Eastern Kentucky State Teacher’s Col­ lege during which time his teams won 80% of their games. He is a thorough student of all phases of athletics. Popular with the Maine students, he was made an honorary member of Phi Mu Delta fra­ Ass’t Coach Lude ternity last fall. Ass’t Coach Westerman

THE MAINE ALUMNUS 5 MARCH, 1949 Hauck. Janet Bannister of Rockville Centre, N. Y., Susan Beisel of Dallas, CampuS Texas, Beverly Currier of Auburn, and Joanne Josslyn of Portland were the other NeW5 of the MONTH four candidates for queen. A Snow Ball was held in the Women’s Gym on the same night as Intramural The World Today— of the Interfaith Council. Talks by Ball in order to take care of everybody who wanted to dance. With the swelled On February 18-19 representatives of ministers of different faiths highlighted enrollment one dance cannot encompass the high school youth of the state came to the activity to which all students and enough people. the campus to participate in a debate the general public were invited. Penny Carnival, sponsored annually by tournament on the topic o f : “Resolved In February a study group was formed the Women’s Athletic Council, took place That the United Nations be Resolved into which is composed of faculty, administra­ in the Women’s Gym on March 11th. a Federal World Government.” Profes­ tive officers, and alumni to discuss various This affair is a costume dance and sor Wofford Gardner of the Speech aspects of religion in higher education. Mother Goose characters the theme for Department was in charge of the tourna­ The composite group of Faculty Con­ costumes. Dancing was to the tune of ment. Thirteen schools were represented sultation and Maine Christian Associa­ Ray Downes’ orchestra. The Modern with winning honors going to Edward tion Advisory Board members will meet Dance, Square Dance, and tumbling Little High School. in eight or ten sessions throughout the clubs furnished intermission entertain­ The University of Maine Committee spring semester. A report by the Ameri­ ment. of the 94th Legislature of the State of can Council on Education and the Edward Maine visited the campus on a familiari­ W. Hazen Foundation has been selected The Arts— zation tour on March 3-4. Composed of by the Committee for particular study. Carl Sandburg, internationally famous three senators and seven representatives, The report deals with the textbooks in author and poet, created an entertaining 13 major fields of teaching and deals with the committee’s visit was made in order assembly for students and faculty in Me­ to give the members a chance to inform the theme “ To what extent do college morial Gym on Wednesday morning reading materials present religion fairly?” themselves about the University and its February 23rd. His program consisted problems. They met with student leaders Embassy Week, sponsored annually by of several of his own poems and a recital on Thursday evening for dinner and on the Maine Christian Association, took the of folk songs with guitar accompaniment. spotlight for the week of March 7-10 Friday held conference with Dr. Hauck. “ Great Expectations,” by Charles with its theme, “ Is Religion Relevant?” Members of the visiting committee were Dickens, was presented to the campus in Dr. Frederick M. Meek, minister of the Senators Ralph E. Edwards, who is movie form on March 3. Presented in Old South Congregational Church in chairman of the Committee, Edward B. the Louis Oakes room with four show­ Boston, keynoted the week’s program with Denny, Jr., and Albert C. Brewer; Rep­ ings during the course of the afternoon an address to the student body in Me­ resentatives Frederic H. Bird, Rodney and evening, this movie was sponsored morial Gym at a morning assembly W. Roundy, Roswell P. Bates, Lloyd T. by the Education Club and the Child speaking on “ Religion Never More Rele­ Dunham, George D. Pullen, and Loren Cooperative Study Group; it is one of a vant.” Worship services, seminars, and Thompson. series of five movies being shown at discussions rounded out the week with An Institute of International Affairs intervals through the spring semester. is to be held on March 14-15 with three leaders from various parts of New very fine speakers bringing the knowl­ England on hand to help the students The Sciences— edge of their particular fields to students do some thinking along religious lines. An Open House, sponsored by the and faculty. Wilfred J. Hinton, director Among these leaders were Dr. Paul Home Economics Club as an annual af­ of studies to the Institute of Bankers in McClurkin of Hadley, Mass.; Prentiss fair, was the order of the day on Satur­ London, will speak on “ Britain’s Place in Pemberton, secretary of the New Eng­ day March 5th from 2 :00 to 5 :00 p.m. in the European Recovery Program.” land Student Christian Movement; and Merrill Hall. All the various laboratories Trygve Lie, Secretary-General of the Miss Corilla Williams, formerly assistant were open for public inspection and stu­ United Nations, will address a general dean of vocational guidance at Wells dents were on hand to demonstrate their assembly in Memorial Gym on Tuesday College, N. Y. Embassy Week is orga­ activities. nized in an effort to help students find March 15th. And Dr. Howard L. An­ Rock and Hammer, the Geology Club, the answers to religious questions which drews, chief of the Nuclear Radiation sponsored its second annual Open arise in their minds and to help increase Biology Section, National Institute of House on March 12 in Fernald Hall. The understanding among people of the vari­ Health, in Bethesda, Maryland, is to public was invited to attend and to view ous religious faiths. Dorothea Butler present a talk on the same day. Various the gem and mineral displays as well as ’50 and John Wentworth ’49 were co- panels headed by members of the Uni­ movies on subjects related to geology. versity of Maine Faculty are to be con­ chairmen. ducted in afternoon and evening sessions Fun— on such subjects as Russia and Europe, TH E COVER Winter Carnival went down into his­ Latin American Problems, World Food tory in 1949 in all its glory. For there Opposing coaches will find no secrets and Agricultural Programs, China and was plenty of snow to permit the cre­ in Coach Dave Nelson’s blackboard dia­ the Far East, and International Relations ation of snow figures—figures which gram. This picture of the new head coach Centering Around UNESCO. The pur­ really were exceptionally well executed. of The Black Bear football team was pose of the Institute is “ to acquaint stu­ Corbett Hall, one of the new dormitories taken at a press conference held on cam­ dents with the problems of peace and pus in early March. In a brief visit to security in today’s world.” for men, won top honors with its char­ acterization of Snuffy Smith. (The campus Coach Nelson impressed students, Religion— theme for sculptures this year was comic faculty, and alumni with his geniality as Brotherhood Week was observed na­ strip characters.) Intramural Ball was well as his serious interest in his new tionally and locally during the week of held in Memorial Gym as usual and Miss year-round job, and he likewise was im­ February 20-27. The University of Maine Mary Marsden of Auburn, a sophomore, pressed with the facilities and men with program was under the general direction was crowned as Carnival Queen by Dr. whom he is to work. (Spike Webb photo)

THE MAINE ALUMNUS 6 MARCH, 1949 Director— February Commencement John B. Calkin, New York, has been appointed director of the Department of Industrial Cooperation, and associate pro­ One hundred and twenty bachelor de­ will see this country through its most crit­ fessor of chemical engineering. Profes­ grees and ten master’s degrees were ical period and decide its future. It is up sor Lyle Jenness who has been acting di­ awarded at the February Commencement. to you to use your intelligence, strength, rector of the Department of Industrial Dr. John S. Millis, president of the Uni­ and courage to guide this nation’s des­ Cooperation will devote his full time to versity of Vermont, the Commencement tiny. Do not lay back and float with the his duties as head of the department of speaker, was awarded an honorary Doc­ tide. chemical engineering. tor of Laws degree. Chief Marshal for “What we need today are men of action the exercises was Prof. Benjamin Kent —leaders. They are always at a premium. From 1943-48 Mr. Calkin was coordina­ ’12. “ Opportunity? Yes, there is just as tor of research for the Union Bag and much opportunity today as ever existed in Paper Corporation. His earlier connec­ the past for those who are willing to pay tions with industrial concerns in engi­ the price of success; opportunity for those neering and research were with the Den­ who are willing to serve, who are willing nison Manufacturing Company of Fram­ to do just a little more than is expected ingham, Mass., and the Brown Company of them. of Berlin, N. H. Recently Mr. Calkin established himself in New York as a “ Perhaps this line of thinking may seem consultant to the pulp and paper and apart from the topic assigned to me, chemical process industries. Alumni Activities and Organization, but I feel it is very close to the point. Mr. Calkin was graduated from Haver- “ This month is probably the greatest ford College in 1926 and received a mas­ turning point in your existence. Up to ter’s degree in chemistry from Haverford this point you have been in the process of in 1927. In 1928 he was awarded a master preparation for this second part of your of science degree in chemical engineering lives which is about to start. TH E ONE at the University of Maine where he BIG ASSET YOU WILL CARRY also served as a teaching fellow. He FROM HERE IS FRIENDSHIP. also studied under graduate fellowships at Massachusetts Institute of Technology Among the alumni sons and daughters and at Cornell University. receiving bachelor’s degrees were Shirley Doten (Cora Russell ’23, Henry L. ’23), His membership in professional associa­ Roger F. Thurrell (Robert F. ’15), Don­ tions and technical societies includes the ald F. Collins (S. Wilson ’19), and War­ American Association for the Advance­ ren G. Smith (Charles F. ’10). Alumni ment of Science, American Institute of Robert F. Thurrell ’ 16 receiving master’s degrees included Stora Chemical Engineers, Technical Associa­ W. Emmett ’47, Eugene A. Mawhinney tion of the Pulp and Paper Industry, Preceding the Commencement exercises ’47, Thomas A. Harrington ’47, Gerardus Commercial Chemical Development As­ the General Alumni Association was host C. DeRoth ’42, and Harold J. Dyer ’40. sociation. at dinner to the graduating class and their guests. The after dinner speakers included Dr. Hauck, Robert F. Thurrell ’15, Ken Vennett ’49, and Dean A. L. Deering ’12 as toastmaster. Mr. Thurrell sail he was disturbed “to watch the apathy of the rank and file of our American citizens and their inertia to throw off the coils that are gradually suffocating this nation. “Integrity and courage are no longer guiding lights for those who lead our nation on the downhill path,” he said. “ Campaign promises to capture votes are the order of the day. “Many policies for the United States are formed in foreign countries,” he de­ clared. “ You have not had the opportunity of seeing the Untied States at its moral best. Throughout your lifetime, individu­ al initiative, courage, and fortitude have been discarded for the theory that the United States government should take care of all your aches and pains. Those promulgating this theory seem to forget, The Forestry Department recently erected signs like the one shown above or purposely neglect to tell us, that the giving the general boundaries of University’s forest tract in Stillwater and United States government can only have Old Town. This area of almost 1800 acres, on a long-time lease from the to disburse what we first give to it. government, is used for student instruction, project demonstration and re­ search. A camp is operated by the Forestry Department for summer instruc- “ Why present this pessimistic viewpoint t ion purposes on Indian Township, a tract of 17,000 acres near Princeton, to you ? Because it is your generation that Washington County.

THE MAINE ALUMNUS 7 MARCH, 1949 Five Historical Recitals the by Music Department The first in a series of five bi-weekly ATH LETIC Historical Recitals was presented by the Department of Music on March 20. These recitals of chamber music proportions BASKETBALL tive strength shown in meets held this are performed by students and take place year. in Carnegie Hall on Sunday afternoons Although Maine’s record of four wins Although the team was forced out of at 4 o’clock. and fourteen losses was not impressive, its first five meets because of poor skiing On March 20 there were two groups this year’s squad worked under difficul­ conditions, it finished strong to gain the of performers—the Madrigal Singers and ties. When Coach Allen was forced to number five position. a Brass Ensemble. Music typifying the give up coaching Sam Sezak ’31 took Curtis said, “ It is the strongest bal­ Renaissance Period was the theme of over the team. Taking a turn for the anced team, especially in jumping and this concert. The singers presented Ital­ better after mid-years and eleven straight cross country, that I have ever had in ian, French, and English madrigals in the losses they won three straight and nearly 25 years.” original languages; and the ensemble upset Rhode Island state, at that time the This is demonstrated by the ease with played works of Anthony Holborne and nation’s highest scoring team, in the which the Bears won the state title, taking Adriano Banchieri. The Madrigal Sing­ traditional Washington’s birthday game. five out of six events in team scoring. The ers include: Lois Nicholson and Priscilla Following this 33-30 loss, the lowest four-man jumping team finished third in Goggin, sopranos; Joan Bither and Vera scoring game of the season, the Black both the Dartmouth and McGill carnivals Edfors, altos; James Selwood, tenor-con­ Bears lost to New Hampshire 47-39 and with Bill Cummings ’51 taking first place ductor ; Paul Payson, baritone. The Brass to the Maine series champions, Colby, in the Dartmouth meet. Ensemble is composed of Evan Johnson 54-36 in a rough game at Waterville. In the recent Eastern Championships and John Godsoe, trumpets; Oscar Da­ at Laconia, N. H., Dave Newton finished vis, horn and trombone, Robert Ordway, INDOOR TRACK ninth out of a field of 76 in the 11-mile trombone; David Simonton, baritone; Coach Chester Jenkins closed the sea­ cross country race. Slim Broomhall fin­ Jerry Haynes, tuba. son “going away” gaining his thirteenth ished 12 in the event and Chuck Barr was The program of April 10 will be de­ consecutive victory in three undefeated 17th. voted to music of the Baroque Period seasons. While no state championship Maine’s strong jumping team averaged with Elizabeth Johnston, flutist, and can be claimed due to the unwillingness of 206 feet in the Berlin Carnival. Cum­ Richard Foster, pianist, playing sonatas the other state colleges to schedule Maine, mings turned in the best Maine leap with of Bach and Handel. The Brass En­ the Black Bear cinder men did con­ a distance of 224 feet. semble will make its second appearance quer some of the strongest New Eng­ at this concert playing sonatas of Johann land teams, defeating New Hampshire, CALENDAR Pezel and Gottfried Reiche. Northeastern, Springfield, and Boston On April 24 a program of music in Mar. 25-Apr. 4 Spring Recess University in that order. In the New the Classic Period will be presented by Mar. 28-31 Annual Farm and Home Hampshire meet Will Hammond ’50 tied a chamber orchestra and a male chorus, Week the field house record in the 50 yard with Professor Lewis Niven as con­ Apr. 3-23 ART EXHIBITS— dash. The record, 5.5 seconds, was pre­ ductor. Carnegie Art Gallery and Louis viously made by Martin Hagopian ’49. The fourth of the series, to be presented Oakes Room Davis of Springfield broke the 280 yard on May 8 by students of vocal and instru­ Francis E. Hamabe—oils and record when he covered the distance in mental music, will contain representative watercolors 30 seconds flat. \ works of the Romantic Era, while the Arthur W. Heintzelman— etchings concert of Contemporary Music on May Warren Roll—photographs INDOOR TRACK SCORES 22 will enlist the services of all en­ Apr. 7 Movie—“ Shoe Shine”—Louis semble groups participating in the series. Feb. 19 Maine 75, New Hampshire 51 Oakes Room. Showings at 2 :00, The emphasis in this final program will 26 Maine 69, Springfield 57 4:00, 6:30, 8:30 be upon the American scene. Mar. 5 Maine 87, Northeastern 39 Apr. 10* MUSIC RECITAL— The intention behind these programs 12 Maine 86, Boston University 40 Carnegie Hall—4 :00 P.M. It was an appropriate ending to Coach is to give students some real experience Music of the Baroque Period pre­ Jenkins’ twenty-first indoor season dur­ with music of the past and present on a sented by Elizabeth Johnston, ing which time Maine supporters have serious level and to deepen and enrich flutist, and Richard Foster, pianist; come to expect that he will produce win­ the musical life of the campus commun­ and by a Brass Ensemble. ning teams. Alumni will echo the dedica­ ity. Apr. 14-15 Rural Electrification Con­ tion of the 1949 Prism to Coach " Chet” ference—Louis Oakes Room Jenkins “in whom we have found friend­ What — Maine Alumni Dinner Apr. 16 Baseball at Brunswick ship and qualities of which we are proud.” When— April 23, 1949— 6:30 p.m. Apr. 21 Movie—“Brief Encounter”— Only spring weather and a dry track Where— Hotel Beaconsfield Louis Oakes Room. Showings at prevents Coach Jenkins from calling the Beacon St., Brookline. 2:00, 4:00, 6:30, 8:30 track squad for the outdoor season. Apr. 22 Baseball at Rhode Island If you have something to sell, don’t WINTER SPORTS Apr. 22 Junior Prom—Memorial Gym go to the Friday noon informal lunch­ Apr. 23- Baseball at Northeastern eons of the Boston alumni at Thomp­ Maine’s ski team received a fifth place Apr. 24 MUSIC RECITAL— son’s Spa, 239 Washington St., because this group of Maine men who were rating out of 76 Intercollegiate Ski Union Carnegie Hall—4 :00 P.M. graduated this February and Maine teams in Canada and the eastern United Music of the Classic Period pre­ men who were graduated more years States this season, according to Coach sented by Chamber Orchestra and ago than they like to remember meet Ted Curtis ’23. a Male Chorus here each Friday noon for pleasant, informal discussions. Arrive when you The rating was computed on compara­ * The public is cordially invited to attend. can and leave when you want to.

THE MAINE ALUMNUS 8 MARCH, 1949 An EVIDENCE of FAITH

O greater evidence of faith in the University could be shown than by 2,454 Bowdoin alumni have the decision of the students of the Bruns­ contributed $667,879 of the wick Campus to raise $16,000 this spring alumni goal of $1,100,000 in for the Union Building. A voluntary the Sesquicentennial Fund. These campaign, their goal was determined by figures do not include the members of their Student Senate who are $550,000 contributed by alumni confident of exceeding their goal. In two members of the Governing previous campaigns at both Orono and Boards or of the faculty. Brunswick, the students have subscribed In addition to the Sesquicen­ more than $150,000. The Orono students tennial Fund contributions, Bow­ are considering a spring campaign. doin men are giving to the an­ The undergraduate, better than anyone, nual Alumni Fund started in realizes the need of the Student Union. 1919. Again this year they are Each day he is confronted with the lack seeking to raise $70,000 from of recreational facilities or a place to 70% of the alumni. spend time between classes. He has the constant problem of finding a room in which to hold a meeting of the various In accepting the chairmanship of the campus organizations which play an im­ Southern Kennebec area, General Carter portant part in his education. For the wrote Raymond H. Fogler '15, general commuting student, lunch time means a campaign chairman, that even as an box lunch or standing in line at the Book­ Brig. Gen. George M. Carter ’ 18 undergraduate the need for a student store for a sandwich. And all during center was apparent when a fund was the day, the commuter carries his text­ will be given the opportunity to do so. started for that purpose and that he was books with him for he has no locker “ happy of the opportunity to aid in the facilities. Brig. General George M. Carter T8 has succeed John L. Collins TO as chair- campaign for funds for a memorial to The undergraduate appreciates the need man of Southern Kennebec. The pressure 181 Gold Star alumni, many of whom of a Union Building, for should he have of business made it impossible for Mr. served in the National Guard.” campus visitors there is little opportunity Collins to continue as area chairman. The Last month’s Alumnus announced the for him to entertain his guests unless he new chairman, Adjutant General of the formation of a New Jersey area and a is a fraternity man or fortunate enough Maine State Guard since 1941, was for Metropolitan New York area. Henry T. to live in a dormitory that boasts a liv­ many years an educational administrator. Carey ’22 has been joined by Samuel E. ing room. Even then there is no place In awarding him the honorary Doctor of Jones ’20 as co-chairman of the New to take his guests for a meal unless he has Laws degree last June, the University Jersey area. In the New York area Mrs. luck in finding a couple of vacant seats paid tribute to his effective work in ad­ Stormont Josselyn (Emilie Kritter ’21) (there are never more than two) at the vancing education and national defense. has accepted chairmanship of the Alumnae Bookstore fountain. For the past three years General Car­ division. To the G.I. undergraduate now finish­ ter has headed the successful March of Mr. Jones, service supervisor of the ing his war-interrupted education, it is Dimes campaign in the State of Maine. Western Electric Company, is a veteran a source of shame that, although he has A veteran of World War I, he has served of both wars and served as a lieutenant contributed his share, no memorial has on many important committees concern­ colonel in the Signal Corps during World yet been erected to his Gold Star class­ ing the national guard and national de­ War II. He has been active in Boy mate and the 180 other students and fense. His son G. Milton was a member Scout work in New Jersey and has re- alumni whose names comprise the Gold of the class of 1943. ( Continued on Page 10) Star list. The undergraduate realizes that if each alumnus had but doubled the $30 which the student himself has given, the goal Leading Areas in Percentage of Quota Subscribed would have been reached long a go; and The ten areas leading in the campaign in percentage of quota subscribed are: instead of wondering “when will the Union be built,” he could add to the debt A mount % of of gratitude he owes the alumni body for A rea C hairman Sub’d Q uota the Memorial Gym and a share in the Rhode Island Alfred B. Lingley ’20 $14,825 104% Library. Western Pennsylvania R. Warren Graff am ’22 6,455 102 The increasing tempo of the Fund cam­ Canada Manley W. Davis T9 3,585 102 paign is noted in several areas where new Penobscot Alumnae Rena C. Bowles ’21 16,423 100 workers have been recruited for the “ last Lehigh Valley, Pa. Arthur C. Wescott ’99 2,505 100 mile” of the drive. With but sixty days Maryland William Doane ’33 8,168 87 to gain the needed $200,000 to bring the Piscataquis—Me. Lewis P. Roberts ’30 9,013 86 78 campaign to a successful close, a sustained N. H.—North Myles Standish ’26 2,100 72 force is the aim of all fund workers. It N. H.—South Everett E. Libby ’18 9,943 is planned that during April and May A. Russell Coggins ’29 every alumnus who has not yet sub­ N. Y.—Rochester George D. Hill ’38 3,275 67 scribed to the Memorial Union Building

THE MAINE ALUMNUS 9 MARCH, 1949 Evidence of Faith Just A Minute (Continued from Page 9) ceived the Silver Beaver Award for long Of the more than 500 “lost” alumni in Katz, Samuel S. and distinguished scout leadership. He our files, those listed below belong to this Kimball, Hollis McGee has also served on the Board of Educa­ Keene, Alice M. year’s reunion classes. Lamson, George L. tion. His son, Samuel, is a member of Any information that can be offered Mayo, Bernard J. the Class of ’50. regarding their whereabouts would be Murphy, Wm. John Mrs. Josselyn has long been active in much appreciated. O’Connor, Timothy P. alumnae activities having been vice presi­ Parrott, Arthur F. Why not take a minute or two and Patterson, William W. dent and later president of the New York read over the list. You might be able to Ritchie, John N. alumnae. She is also class reporter for help. Robinson, Vaughan B. The Alumnus. An English teacher in Rollins, Philip E. Lost Alumni Rosch, Mrs. Philip (Sparks) Yonkers High School of Commerce, she Rosenberg, Samuel L. has developed courses there in personality 1899 Ross, George H. Garrigues, Frederick L. development which have attracted much Smith, Robert L. attention. She is a Tri-Delt and also Heyer, Harry S. Sperry, Edw. H. Webster, William B. Stein, Joseph C. holds membership in Delta Kappa Bradford, Fred P. Stella, Paul J. Gamma. Guptill, Roscoe V. Sullivan, Walter G. McPheters, Ralph H. In eastern Pennsylvania, Edward N. Sutthery, Arthur R. Woodsum ’15 has assumed the chairman­ Shaw, Frederick A. Talento, Crispulo D. 1909 Tarr, Thomas H. ship of the area replacing George A. Black, Everett T. Thompson, James C. Ramsdell ’30. Brown, Wallace F. Whitcomb, Charles F. Cragin, Philbur L. White, Blair C. Cram, Frederick S. White, Webster W. Elder. Harry R. Willard, Mrs. Ralph (Grover) Foote, Rev. Frederick W. Fraser, William C. 1927 Harris, Robert B. Andrews, James F. Berry, Albert I. Berry, George G. Blake, Harold E. Byther, Dorothy I. Godfrey, Harold E. Clark, Anna E. Leslie, Edward W. Crimmin, Kennard S. Linder, Mrs. Florence (Harvey) Dymond, Alfred G., Jr. Mann, Roy E. Guilbault, Beatrice O. Whipple, Leroy F. Hamilton, Mrs. Charles G. (French) Zatlin, Louis E. Harris, Wilder B. Hight, Kenneth V. 1910 Hutchinson, Calvin M. Andrews, W. H. Kane, Kenneth E. Caplan, Israel H. Carlson, Oscar L. Lewis, George B. Mason, Myron S. Leong, Yuen Foo Orcutt, Jefferson H. Toole, Christopher Parker, Charles L. Ward, George C. Berry, Stewart F. Parsons, James D. Brown, Daniel G. Swift, Ralph Tobias, Mrs. Ruth (Rudman) Davis, Ralph C. Edward N. Woodsum ’ 15 Dennison, Harry P. Tucker, Ruth W . Dyer, Howard K. Wood, Raymond E. Rigney, Helen Hope Mr. Woodsum was area chairman for Harward, Francis E. the Library Fund and exceeded the quota. Patterson, Mrs. Hugh O. (Watson) 1928 Sawyer, Nathan H. Baker, Russell B. In the current campaign he has been an Wells, Nathan H. Bates, Thomas energetic worker. Now as successor to Bell, Dorothy M. 1911 Mr. Ramsdell, who is moving to New Benson, Albert Adams, Alfred S. Brockway, Dana B. England, he is showing a renewed vigor Atwood, Albert S. in getting eastern Pennsylvania in the Coombs, David C. Currie, James Druker, Joseph M. Fisher, Mrs. F. Carleton (Spearin) 100% bracket. Liggett, John E. Graham, Hilda F. To these new area leaders and the hun­ Hamilton, Charles G. Morrison, Freeland J. dreds of workers who are giving gener­ Owens, William D. Hashey, Doris M. ously of their time and energies to make Peckham, Wentworth Hofsted, Eugene A. Rea, Charles D. Hunnewell, Keith P. the Student Union Building a reality, we Keene, Edward L. Sweeny, William H. all owe our thanks. Bailey, Howard E. Keirns, Mildred F. Drew, Lawrence E. Larrabee, George E. Hayes, Leo F. Lunt, Irving B. When and If— Hooper, Irving F. Maxwell, Preston E. McCobb, John B. The Alumni Council at its mid-winter Jaffe, Harry meeting authorized the architects to pre­ Kilburn, Percy G. Newell, Alvin A. Munoz, Eugene L. Orienti, Paul T. pare working drawings of the Union Reed, Philip P. Pickering, Irving B. Building. Thus, zvhen the campaign goal Pierce, John H. Richardson, Willard D. has been reached, it will be possible to Sacknoff, Harry A. Simons, Robert L. submit the plans to contractors for bids Sherry, Charles E. Silverstein, Mrs. Saul (Berger) Wetherell, John G. Stephan, Martha A. without delay. With the completion of Swickert, Otto A. the working drawings, negotiations for 1924 Walls, Charles W . Arangelovich, Danitza construction of the Union can be initi­ Asdourian, Horian D. What — Maine Alumni Dinner ated if funds are available. Bigelow, El wood B. W hen— April 23, 1949— 6:30 p.m. The zvhen and if in the above statement Clemons, Shirley G. Gowen, Mrs. Cecil (Whiteside) Where— Hotel Beaconsfield must be deleted, but it will take $200,000 Mayo, Harry A. Beacon St., Brookline. to do so.

THE MAINE ALUMNUS 10 MARCH, 1949 Alumni Association Meetings Mar. 29 Boston Alumnae Y W C A — Clarendon Street Apr. 4 Central New York G. E. Cafeteria, Electronics Park, Syracuse Luncheon 12 :30 Apr. 8 Washington Alumni Rochester (N. Y.) Alumni meeting at The Eastern Association of Univer­ Contact David S. Brown, sity of Maine Women at a meeting in Temple 4-3335 the University Club planned for a picnic at President Ted Zak’s ’28 on June 22. Bangor in January voted to request the Apr. 20 Worcester (Mass.) County Supper and Barn Dance Governor of Maine to appoint a woman Maine Club Western New York Alumni elected to the Board of Trustees when a vacancy Legion Home, Auburn, Me. Grant F. Davis ’43, president, and Mrs. occurs on the Board. Apr. 23 Boston Alumni E. L. (Martha Page) Hodgkins ’43, vice Dinner-Dance president and secretary. Their meeting Boston Alumni— Hotel Beaconsfield 6 :30 was held in Buffalo. A dinner and dance is to be held by the p.m.—dress optional Maine Alumni Association of Boston at Vermont Alumni Unitarian Church, Thirty Western Pennsylvania Alumni the Hotel Beaconsfield, 1731 Beacon St., Montpelier attended a meeting in Pittsburgh. Clar­ Brookline, Mass., at 6 :30 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 25 White Mountain Alumni ence A. MacGregor ’26 was elected presi­ April 23. Dr. Hauck and Dave Nelson, Philbrook Farm, Shelburne, the new football coach, will be there to N. H. dent with Elwood P. Additon ’38 and report on campus activities and football May 17 Bangor Alumnae Ralph R. Parkman ’26, elected vice presi­ dent and secretary respectively. as they may affect Maine destinies. The Prof. Matthew McNeary of the College presence of Dr. Hauck always insures a of Technology visited several local alum­ Portland Alumnae sponsored a Bates- large and enthusiastic meeting and this ni groups during March. Colby-Maine tea on a recent Saturday is a grand opportunity to pay our affec­ Central New York Alumni appointed which was attended by more than a hun­ tionate respects to the man who has Fred Hale ’44 chairman of a Membership dred alumnae of the three institutions. guided the affairs of the University with Committee and Henry Gabe ’42 chairman Mrs. Franklin L. (Priscilla Leonard) such signal success for the past fifteen of a Program Committee. The first of a Brooks ’44 is president of this active years. Dave Nelson is bringing a fine schedule of meetings to be held in the alumnae group which is planning a lunch­ personality and outstanding experience to area will be a luncheon at Electronics eon for undergraduates as well as their bear on the football situation at Maine Park on April 4. All alumni are invited annual dance for April. and this is a fine time to meet him and to attend. the many other old friends perhaps not A group of Hartford Alumni met in seen recently. The dinner and dance Northeastern New York Alumni meet­ Manchester, Conn., with Jim Blair ’25 tickets will cost only $2.75 each and for ing at the Edison Country Club in Sche­ acting as chairman. They are now plan­ those who find it impossible to come to nectady elected the following slate of of­ ning a spring meeting. the dinner, the charge for dancing will be ficers: President, Albert D. Crockett, Jr. only $1.00 each. There will be no solici­ ’44, Secretary, Mrs. Bayard M. (Doris The Maine Club of Lewiston-Auburn tations of any kind at the dinner. Kilburn) Cronkhite ’44 and vice presi­ at their monthly meeting in February If you believe you are not on the Bos­ dents Harry R. Mayers ’30 for Scotia, heard Otto Wallingford ’48 give a most ton Alumni mailing list please forward Charles E. Gero ’26 for Troy, Roger C. interesting talk on his diving experiences. your name to Lauress T. Parkman, 63 Castle ’21 for Albany, Philip W . Ham ’22 Androscoggin alumnae will be invited to Locust Street, Reading, Mass., and any for Schenectady, and Robert H. Haw­ the April meeting at which time Dr. bulletins regarding the dinner will be thorne ’18 for Niskayuna. Hauck will be guest speaker. sent to you.

ALUMNI SERVICE EMBLEM Nominations for the Alumni Service Emblem should be submitted by April 15 to the Alumni office. Instituted in 1930 the Service Emblem is awarded annually in “recognition of outstanding service rendered to the Alumni Association of the University of Maine.” Any alumnus is eligible to receive the award which is based on the number and high quality of services rendered to the University and the Alumni Associ­ ation. The award is primarily for an alumnus but may in “exceptionally meri­ torious instances be awarded to a non-alumnus.” Former recipients of this prized emblem are: Harry E. Sutton ’09 Frederick D. Knight ’09 Hosea B. Buck ’93 Norman H. Mayo ’09 C. Parker Crowell ’98 Charles E. Crossland ’17 Edward E. Chase ’13 George D. Bearce ’ll Allen W . Stephens ’99 George S. Williams ’05 William McC. Sawyer ’01 Prof. Charles P. Weston ’96 Raymond H. Fogler T5 James A. Gannett ’08 George H. Hamlin 73 Harold M. Pierce T9 Arthur L. Deering T2 Mrs. Rena C. Bowles ’21 Ralph Whittier ’02

MARCH, 1949 THE MAINE ALUMNUS 11 Council Meeting

The first mid-winter meeting of the Alumni Council held on February 18-19 was considered successful by those in attendance. It was designed to give Council members an opportunity to learn of University plans and policies as well as to discuss and consider policies of the General Alumni Association. An important discussion on Friday night regarding the Union Building fol­ lowed the interesting talk by Dr. Hauck on current and future problems of the University. The decision of the Council to authorize the architects to prepare working drawings is explained on page 10. Harold Shaw ’14, recently appointed alumni trustee, resigned as vice president of the Alumni Council. Elected to suc­ ceed Trustee Shaw was Mr. A. B. Lingley ’20 of Edgewood, Rhode Island. Saturday morning the Council gave consideration to three major problems of A HANDSHAKE and the Philly alumni open the 1949 season of get-togethers. alumni work regarding finances, local as­ Ex-president Edmund Woodsum ’ 15 greets incoming president Harry D. sociations and undergraduate spirit. Williams ’ 15, center. Looking on are George Ramsdell ’30, vice president, Miss Margaretta Warren ’36 and Linwood M. Day ’41, secretary-treasurer. Hazen H. Ayer ’24, president, appointed Miss Warren was the speaker at the February meeting, discussing her experi­ a special finance committee to study as­ ences as a Burpee Seed Co. executive. Mr. Woodsum is now active as chairman sociation finances and to report to the of the Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey Union Building Fund Council at its annual meeting in June. Campaign. Members of the committee are Robert H. Thurrell ’15, Chairman, Dean A. L. Deering ’12, both past presidents of the that the trustees and Council members as General Alumni Association, Richard S. Do you enjoy meeting and chatting a group have had the opportunity of dis­ with Maine men? You can do that Bradford ’30, treasurer, Reginald H. Mer­ cussing factors affecting the welfare of every Friday noon at Thompson’s Spa, rill ’29, Chairman of the Dues Committee, 239 Washington St., Boston. You or­ the University. Dr. George F. Dow ’27 and Miss Jessie der what you wish; you leave when you Following the close of the meeting Fraser ’31, both from the Council. wish; you say what you wish. You will Council members attended the New find yourself welcomed any and every The trustees were guests of the Coun­ Hampshire-Maine track meet. Friday whether your class is ’98 or ’48. cil for lunch, following which Raymond H. Fogler ’15 expressed the interest of alumni in the University and their desire The smiling faces of these Alumni Council members give ample evidence that to cooperate in every way with the trus­ the first mid-winter meeting of the Alumni Council was a pleasant affair. tees. Among those attending were: (front row) H. J. Shaw ’ 14, A. B. Lingley ’20, R. H. Fogler ’ 15, H. H. Ayer ’24, Miss Jessie Frazer ’31; (back row) It was the first time in several years Mrs. Bette Kilpatrick ’42, G. F. Dow ’27, G. E. Lord ’24, C. E. Chandler ’13, M. H. Peabody ’ 16, C. G. McIntire ’30, J. M. Sims ’32, A. L. Deering ’ 12 The Classics divide and multiply, to use fractions and than a regular English major The omen decimal points. In so doing, I bless the is slight, but significant. In the other (Continued from Page 4) basic and practical training in mathe­ fields of professional training, thoughtful tion. It is only when the student has matics which I received while still in men are now reemphasizing the pre­ reached the university level, with a good short pants, and which life itself has kept professional value of classical studies, foundation in his own language, in foreign before my mind. As a boy, however, I pointing out, as I have tried to do, that language, in mathematics, in history and also studied algebra, geometry, and trigo­ education is not the learning of a trade to a certain extent in natural science, nometry. Could I now solve an equation, but a broading of the mind, and regretting that such subjects can be let loose upon prove the theorem of Pythagoras, or recent trends toward specialization as a his intellect as sociology, anthropology, give the formulae of sine and cosine? hindrance to intellectual development. normal and abnormal psychology, and all Heavens, no. But is that to deny the While the Classics all but vanished as the sound and unsound theories of eco­ practical value of those branches of math­ a department of university instruction be­ ematics ? Certainly not. nomic determination. In short, to put tween the years 1942 and 1946, and while social studies before classical studies is, The Classics at Maine the Classics teachers who did not enter in my humble opinion, to put the cart be­ military service remained on campus usu­ fore the horse, with similarly disastrous But what about classical studies at the ally teaching other subjects, at least the results. For no one will ever amount to University of Maine at the present time? secondary school teachers continued to anything as a social scientist, unless he The status of the Classics throughout the offer Latin to their charges. Yet even brings to the study of the so-called social United States, if not in other countries, on the school level, classical studies suf­ sciences the benefits of a generally edu­ in the years preceding the recent war, fered. There, too, teachers went into cated mind. was gradually deteriorating. This is a government or military service, leaving Let us return now to some of the ob­ fact which must be admitted, whether or the schools that much less equipped to jections to a general education which is not we attribute it to an increasingly ma­ carry on the job. Since the war, many in the main traditional or classical, as terialistic conception of education. Dur­ have not returned to a vocation in which opposed to what others might consider ing the war years, Latin and Greek the financial rewards are slight. School more practical pursuits. What, my an­ reached a new low point on the universi­ teachers moreover look to a certain ex­ tagonist may ask, is one going to get out ty level. The reason for this is obvious tent to university teachers to provide of such studies? I had, he goes on to say, enough. At a time when our nation was leadership, to sustain and stimulate their two years of Latin in high school, but concerned primarily with winning the efforts, and to further the education of I don’t remember a thing about it. Nor, war, higher instruction was unfortunately the youth which they have started. The if I did remember any Latin, would I but necessarily oriented toward the most high school Latin teacher was thus left ever have had any occasion to use it. immediately practical and military ends. for several years without very much of Must we go once more into the practical If the Classics suffered in particular, so this leadership, and may even wonder and cultural objectives of Latin study? did the arts and sciences as a whole. now if it has not entirely vanished. Cer­ Our function as teachers, I repeat, is to Since the war, we teachers have been tainly the latter is almost the case with educate, to turn out at least a percentage confronted with the necessity of educat­ the schools and the state university in of educated people from the grist of our ing that vast reservoir of veteran ma­ Maine. mills. Neither on the high school level, terial, usually separated from formal nor in a college of arts and sciences, is it studies in basic subjects for anything Established Reputation our function to turn out tradesmen or from five to fifteen years. Our instruc­ When I informed my former teachers specialists. It is not our function to tion for their benefit had to become at last summer that I was accepting a job train plumbers or electricians, personnel once more elementary and more intensive. at Orono, I received almost universal clerks or public accountants, beauticians Our larger departments, however, han­ enquiries regarding George Davis Chase, or ballistics experts. Let me take an dling such masses of men, came back into whom I knew thus to be generally con­ analogy. Recruit training in the Marine production like the major industrial cor­ sidered in academic circles as an out­ Corps, the discipline of boot camp, and porations. Smaller departments have standing example of the gentleman and advanced training with the Fleet Marine fought their way back into business like scholar. He had only just died, which Force, are designed primarily to turn the lesser independent manufacturers. many did not know, but here was a na­ out a competent fighting Marine, not a Now a levelling off, and a decline in en­ tionally respected professor of the Clas­ specialist. Of course a large number of rollment, is foreseen, but we all need re­ sics, a professor moreover at the Marines later become specialists, but the lief from excessive teaching loads, and University of Maine, of whom that uni­ doctrine is that they must never lose it is certain that the future college popula­ versity can be proud. It is men like this their basic identity as Marines. When tion, fed more and more directly from who create an academic tradition, who military training, however, both starts the secondary schools, will be much larger lend prestige, and who can provide the and ends with specialization, you wind up in the decade to come than it was in the leadership which I have mentioned. It by having an Army composed largely of 1930s. is with due humility that I step, even specialists, with only a pitifully small The Classics, as a smaller department temporarily, into such shoes. Professor minority of competent fighting soldiers. of instruction on the university level, are Huddilston is another scholar of the same I need hardly illustrate further, or argue now enjoying a minor revival. Not only generation whose name is widely known analogically for the. retention of the is a new generation of Classics teachers abroad, and who has also contributed to Marine Corps along with that of classical reexamining with enthusiasm the methods the classical tradition of this university. studies. Some will say that my anach­ and content of their teaching, but those The question is then, shall the tradition ronisms are becoming legion, while I, of responsible for other disciplines are real­ established by such men be allowed to course, hold my opinions to be truths. izing the increasing gap that is left in lapse into oblivion? Is their leadership But no subject learned in school will in general education by a growing ignorance to vanish with them? fact be retained, even in part, if that sub­ of the Classics. In a recent issue of the ject is not later kept before the mind. Be­ Classical Journal, a letter from Professor The principal disadvantage under which cause, in my present dotage, I must keep Kemp Malone of the Johns Hopkins Uni­ we are now laboring, lies in the fact that a check book, I remember how to add versity stated that they would rather ac­ in the year 1947-48, no courses in Clas­ and subtract. Because I must figure out cept for graduate study in English a man sics, that is in the Greek and Latin lan- semester grades, I remember how to who had majored in Latin and Greek ( Concluded on N ext Page)

THE MAINE ALUMNUS 13 MARCH, 1949 The Classics in 2. I might point out in passing that And finally a first advanced course, the training of more, qualified Latin numbered 9.10, and . entitled Readings in (Continued from Page 13) teachers to meet present and future needs Latin Literature, will be offered for stu­ guages and literatures, were offered at should devolve to some extent upon the dents who possess intermediate profici­ the University of Maine. If this had state university. ency. Another basic course, numbered been the result of any deliberate depart­ There are of course other problems 7.8, in composition, which would nor­ mental or university policy, I should relating to language instruction on the mally be taken by majors and candidates count it no less than criminal. But of school level. Second year courses in for the Teacher’s Certificate, will be course, it was not. It was a situation French in these same 120 schools were offered as soon as the demand arises. So which we must now face with a new being given in 89 instances, second year too will those advanced courses, to be determination to restore the Classics to Latin in 73; third year French in 42 listed in the Bulletin, on individual au­ their proper place, in the curricula offered instances, third year Latin in 20; fourth thors and periods. The courses in Greek, within the College of Arts and Sciences. year French in 10 instances, fourth year I hope, will develop in the same way, Though I have no vested interest in the Latin in 11. In more and more schools, though the expected demand will neces­ matter and possess no ultimate authority, languages, when they are not being sarily be much smaller. Another project I shall now speak as if it were my mis­ dropped from the curriculum altogether, in the reinstatement of the Classics here sion to see this situation through. are being taught only as a two year would be for us to offer a course, as most One of the first things we should do course, which is reflected in the terrific colleges and universities are now doing, is to let the administrators and teachers drop in third and fourth year enrollments. in Greek and Latin Literature in Trans­ of Latin in our secondary schools know Moreover, these two years of language lation: a survey course with lectures and that classical studies here are not dead are usually given in the first two years extensive reading in English, to acquaint and gone, and to give them news of our of a four year course, so that a student those students who have no occasion to proposed offerings, now and in the years proceeding to the university and being study Latin and Greek with at least the to come. Not so long ago a student came faced with a new language requirement content of the two great ancient litera­ to see me, asking if it were possible for has largely forgotten what he learned tures. I hope that such a course can be a man to study Classics in this institution. three and four years ago. The student, contemplated for the year after next, by He had a brother, he said, doing well in in other words, can no longer come here, which time one man alone would be quite school and especially interested in Latin, save in a minority of cases, with a good incapable of teaching all the Classics who was thinking of going somewhere four year course in a foreign language courses. else to college, where he might pursue behind him, capable of passing a profi­ I should also point out that there are his present studies. Word, you see, was ciency test upon entrance and thus of other courses which continue to be getting around that the University of dropping language as a required subject offered, as they should be, by other depart­ Maine, like Shakespeare, but perhaps or of enrolling in courses on an advanced ments, one or more of which would without a compensating genius, possessed level. Thus we, the college language normally form a part of any classical cur­ little Latin and less Greek. I need hardly teachers, must time and again start in riculum : these are History 1.2 Ancient say that such misconceptions must be from scratch, and teach French or Latin Civilization, Philosophy 55.56 History corrected. as they should be taught in grammar of Philosophy, Comparative Literature What then do we propose to offer? school, to say nothing of English gram­ 73.74 Literary Criticism, and Govern­ My aim is to establish first of all basic mar, too. ment 99.100 Political and Social Thought. courses in Latin corresponding to the If study of a foreign language is con­ In fact in all curricula, there should be basic courses in the modern languages, sidered a necessary part of a general a continuous interdepartmental commun­ then to offer basic courses in Greek, and education, a part which we on the uni­ ion. I can only rejoice that the ancient finally advanced courses in Greek and versity level should demand, one might and modern languages and literatures now Latin, on classical authors and literary expect to see here comparable enrollments form a single group. W e in turn should topics. Where, one may ask, will I get in the different elementary and interme­ always be aware of the offerings of our any students? Last year, there were no diate language courses to those on the sister departments, and encourage our students in Classics. This year, there are high school level. Latin would thus be major students to take advantage of fifteen students in Latin. Next year, when second only to French. Next year, for these offerings. And so I am calling up­ the fact that Classics are again being the first time since the war, entrance re­ on the representatives of other disci­ taught is better known, when the fresh­ quirements in foreign language will be plines, especially if they agree with me man men migrate from Brunswick, and set up. A student will have to present regarding some of the aims of general the freshman and sophomore classes con­ at least two years of foreign language education and the value of classical stud­ sist more largely of recent high school study in school in order to enter the ies in particular, to support our offer­ graduates, I expect there to be a sizable College of Arts and Sciences. Most stu­ ings with their active sympathy. It is number of students in the basic Latin dents will have to enter an intermediate my thought to let all major instructors courses, and I shall be offering as well language course to satisfy the further re­ and faculty advisers know, shortly before a beginners’ course in Greek. quirement. Most, having started with preregistration in the spring, of the pro­ Let us consider Latin first of all. A French or Latin, should elect to continue posed offerings in Classics for the follow­ Master’s thesis submitted last year on in those languages. In fact, they should ing academic year. I hope that this will Foreign Language Offerings in the Sec­ be encouraged to do so, in order not to encourage them to recommend, whenever ondary Schools of the State of Maine disperse their efforts. it seems advisable, these courses to their shows that out of 120 schools covered, 80 students and advisees. were giving first year Latin. This repre­ Proposed Courses No more than Folly in Erasmus’ little sents a decline over a ten year period, book do I now desire to make a perora­ sometimes due to the lack of qualified The fifteen men and women whom I tion. I am grateful for this opportunity teachers, but it is still a substantial per­ now have as Latin students are in two of publicizing what I hope will be a small centage. Only 92 of these schools were classes: one elementary, the other a at the same time giving first year French. catch-all which is in effect intermediate. but definite renascence of classical stud­ Contrasting with these generally offered Next year, the elementary course, Latin ies, if not eventually in the schools, at languages, first year Spanish was being 1-2, will be repeated. A new intermediate least in the immediate future at the Uni­ given in 12 schools, first year German course’ numbered 3 ;4, will be offered. versity of Maine.

THE MAINE ALUMNUS 14 MARCH, 1949 NECROLOGY 1896 FREDERICK BERTON GOOCH. Word has come to the Alumni Office of the death of Frederick B. Gooch of Port­ land on February 5, 1949. Engaged in building construction and real estate dur­ ing his active years, he had been retired for the past several years. He was a York City and has served as Director of self received an M.E. degree from Case member of Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity. the Development Fund Committee of in 1927 after his graduation from the Uni­ 1899 Northeastern University. Mr. Averill versity of Maine. His address is 2601 FRED W ILLIS ROLLINS. On N o­ was a graduate of Bowdoin College hav­ Charney Rd., University Hgts., Cleveland vember 24, 1948, Fred W. Rollins died ing attended the University of Maine for 18, Ohio. in Bangor where he had lived all his one year only. He was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity at Bow­ 1902 P Eercival H Mosher is Princi- life. He had been Railway Postal Clerk p a l Assistant Civil Engineer in doin. for many years in that city. He was a the Sewerage division of the Metropolitan member of St. Andrews #83 F. and A.M. 1943 District Commission of Boston. His res­ and a member of St. Johns Commandry. LEWIS PETER CHADWICK. The idence address is 7 Sunnyside St., Hyde He was at one time president of the untimely death of Lt. Lewis P. Chadwick Park 36, Mass. Bangor Branch of the Railway Mail occurred in Furstenfeldbruck, Germany, Association. A son, Willis R. Rollins, on February 24, 1949. He had been as­ 190 4 John H. Quimby has retired and graduated from the University of Maine signed to that place only within the past i s living still at 194 N. Main in 1924 and another son, Donald L. two months and was- an officer of the St., Pearl River, N. Y. Rollins, graduated in 1936. U. S. Air Forces. Death came due to Philip Dorticos is also retired and liv­ the crash of an airplane in which he was ing at 2196 Ambleside Dr., Cleveland 6, 1900 Ohio. HARRY WOODWARD BEEDLE. riding. Details were not clear as to Harry W. Beedle died at his home in whether he was the pilot or not. During 1905 Ralph H. Alton is vice president Allston, Mass., on February 3, 1949. For World War II he had an enviable record and manager of Worcester many years he was with the Electric as a fighter pilot, flying a P-51 Mustang Suburban Electric Company in Uxbridge, Storage Battery Company and served as in the European Theatre of Operations. Mass. manager of the Boston branch from 1935 He held the Distinguished Flying Cross Joseph W. Crowe has retired from his to 1948 when he retired. He was a na­ and the Air Medal with five Oak Leaf work as Division Manager of the Idaho tive of Gardiner, Maine. He was a mem­ Clusters among other decorations. Prior Power Company. He is living at 708 N. ber of the Engineer’s Club of Boston, to his assignment to Furstenfeldbruck he 20th St., Boise, Idaho. the New England Railway Club, the was Intelligence Officer at Dow Air Leslie I. Johnstone is now living at 429 International Signal Association, the New Force Base in Bangor for about a year S. Greenwood, Park Ridge, Illinois. He England Council, and a member of the and a half and for the last week of his is chief of the Engineering Section of the board of governors of the Nahanssett duty there he was also serving as public Federal Works Agency, 20 N. Wacker Lake Country Club. information officer. This latter position Dr., Chicago, Ill. was assigned him only a day or so before Carl W . Weeks is a patent attorney in 1902 his overseas orders came through. Lt. Niagara Falls, N. Y. Mail goes to 24 HARRY FRED WILKINS. A be­ Chadwick was active in the Masque at Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls. lated report of the death of Harry F. the University during his undergraduate Wilkins on May 17, 1947, has reached years. He was married in 1944 to Ade­ 1906 Sidney Cassey has moved from the Alumni Office. He made his home laide Russell ’44, who was about to join Roselle, N. J., to 29 Knollwood in Dexter and was fire chief in that town. him in Germany when the news of his Rd., Reading, Mass. Further details are lacking. death arrived. William A. McLain has moved from 339 Waltham St., West Newton, Mass., 1906 to 6 Pine S., Wellesley Hills, Mass. JOHN MEIKLE BROCICIE. Word BY CLASSES David N. Rogers is a Consulting For­ has reached the Alumni Office of the ester and lives in Quincy, California. death of John M. Brockie in Mt. Ster­ 189 4 Edward B. W ood is retired and ling, Ohio, on January 3, 1949. He was living at 150 Virginia Ave., 1907 Mr. Karl MacDonald manager and owner of the Sterling Pub­ Danville, Va. 27 Nelson Ave., Wellsville, lishing Company and editor of the Mt. N. Y. 1 8 9 8 William R. Files is living at 12 Sterling Tribune. Minot S. Blaisdell, who spent his fresh­ Newman Ave., Seekonk, Mass. man year at Maine and later graduated 1915 He is a combustion and industrial engi­ from Harvard, writes that he is still glad DANIEL EDWIN LAWTON. Dan­ neer in Rumford, R. I. to hear about the class of 1907. He owns iel E. Lawton, formerly of Southwest 1 8 9 9 Wallace E. Belcher, according and operates a farm at Hubbardston, Harbor, died suddenly on October 25, Mass. He is in good health and has four 1948, at his home in Wapping, Connecti­ t0 most recent reports, is a structural engineer with the United Engi­ sons. cut. He was a member of Alpha Tau Reginald Lainbe, 141 Parker Rd., Eliz­ Omega fraternity. neers and Constructors, 1401 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. His residence address abeth, N. J., has worked for the Weston 1921 is 5900 Woodline Ave., Philadelphia 31, Electrical Instrument Corporation for 33 ERNEST JOHN SULLIVAN. Er­ Pa. years. Since 1939 he has been vice presi­ nest J. Sullivan, a chemist with the Mas­ dent in charge of manufacturing. Besides sachusetts State Department of Public Next Reunion June 10, 11, 12 talking about Maine, he enjoys four-lively Works, collapsed and died of a heart J. Wilson Brown is retired and is living grandchildren and playing g;olf. attack in his home on February 21, 1949, at 207 Woodside Rd., Forest Hills, Pitts­ Willis F. Washburn, who is retired (he in Swampscott, _Mass. Before entering burgh 21, Pa. Before his retirement he was a consulting engineer with the C. K. the department of public works, he was was purchasing supervisor in the General Williams Co. in Easton, _ Pa., for some associated with the engineering firm of Engineering Department of the Westing- years), is spending the winter in Winter Weston and Sampson. He was a member house Electric & Manufacturing Company Park, Florida. He states that he finds it of the Leon Abbott Post, A.L., the New in Pittsburgh. one of the most delightful places in all England Water Works Association, the George Collins is retired and lives at Florida. China, Maine, is his northern Massachusetts Public Health Association, Thistleton Farms, Frankfort, Ky. address. and the Holy Name Society of St. John’s Hall F. Hoxie has retired and is living Benjamin E. Brann is chief engineer Church in Swampscott. He was a veteran at 27 Cedar St., Belfast. with the D. M. Bare Paper Company. of the first world war. Charles E. Crosby is retired and living His address is 750 Church St., Roaring Spring, Pa. 1922 at 35 Pleasant St., Waterville. Maude Farnham Nickerson (Mrs. Abel P. Wyman is President of A. P. FRANK GIVEN AVERILL. The Wyman, Inc., a general construction firm death of Frank G. Averill occurred on George A.) is living in Houlton on Court St. in Waterville. His address is Mayflower July 22, 1948, in Wellesley Hills, Mass., Hill Drive, Waterville. where he lived. At the time of his death Fred H. Vose was the subject he was assistant treasurer of the New of a personality sketch recently 1908 A letter from Sanford S. Mitch- England Council with offices in Boston. in the Cleveland Press. He is a professor ell reveals that he is still in Bos­ Prior to that time he had been with the of mechanical engineering at Case School ton with Fay, Spofford, and Thorndike in John Price Jones Corporation in New of Applied Science, Cleveland. He him­ their Alaska Division. He was feeling

THE MAINE ALUMNUS 15 MARCH, 1949 quite happy because a college classmate lawyer with offices at 53 Front St., Bath, included in the school. His residence ad­ had recognized him on the street in Bos­ Maine. His residence address is 1074 dress is 1 Whitney St., Northborough. ton the other day after all these years— Washington St., Bath. Roger L. Gowell, who is a salesman for the Portland Rendering Company, has so he and Ed (Snapper) Savage and 1 9 1 0 Clifton A. Hall is State of George Lewis Smith had a “ regular old moved from Auburn to Poland, Maine. Maine resident agent for the time chat” near the First National Bank 1 9 1 7 Frank O. Stephens has moved in Boston. Mitchell’s residence address is General Electric Company with offices at 180 Commonwealth Ave., Boston 16. 77 Central St., Bangor. He resides at 149 from 21 Academy St., Auburn, Ed (Snapper) Savage is with the First Cedar St., Bangor. to 48 Shepley St. National Bank of Boston—Assistant Man­ Mr. and Mrs. Leroy N. Berry (she Next Reunion June 10, 11, 12 was Grace Gibbs) are at State College, ager of the Municipal Department, ac­ New Mexico, where he is a Professor of cording to the last report in the Alumni Charles A. Porter is President of Por­ Poultry Husbandry at the New M e x ic o Office, and lives at 170 Nahant Ave., ter Mills, Inc., in Cullman, Alabama. Agricultural College. Winthrop, Mass. Mail goes to Box 358, Cullman. Joseph A. McCusker is Executive Vice 1 9 0 9 Thomas D. Austin is a partner 1 9 1 1 Stanley B. Attwood is City President of Holliston Mills, Inc., in New i n the law firm of Austin and Editor of the Lewiston Daily York City. His residence address is 431 DuPont, 161-19 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica, Sun in Lewiston, Maine. His residence E. 20 St., New York 10, N. Y. N. Y. His residence address is 88-24 191 address is 84 Goff St., Auburn. Schuyler C. Page, Jr., has moved from St., Hollis, N. Y. Next Reunion June 10, 11, 12 Chattanooga, Tenn., to Apt. G-2, Wood- mont Terrace, Nashville, Tenn. He is an Next Reunion June 10, 11, 12 Allen H. Blaisdell is an Associate Pro­ estimator and project engineer for Foster- Dr. DaCosta F. Bennet is still a prac­ fessor of Mechanical Engineering at Car­ Creighton Co., a building construction ticing physician in Lubec, Maine, where negie Institute of Technology and lives company! he has been for some years. His M.D. at 1839 Graham Blvd., Pittsburgh 21, Pa. Charles W. Kalloch, who had been in degree was received at the University of Frank C. Cobb is an Inspector for the Genoa, Italy, for some time, recently re­ Maryland in 1917. Maine Public Utilities Commission. He turned to the states. Mail now reaches Mrs. J. Randolph Bradstreet (Helen lives in Paris Hill, Maine. him at 231 E. 76th St., New York. He is Steward) lives at 1654 S. Wilton Place, 1912 Clifford H. George is manager Assistant Vice President of American Los Angeles 6, California. of Public Utility District #1 of Export Lines, Inc., 39 Broadway, New York.. Edward W . Bridgham is a practicing Chelan County in the state of Washing­ ton. His residence address is Rt. 3, Hill- 1918 Professor Weston S. Evans, crest Ave., Wenatchee, Washington. head of the department of Civil Member Federal Reserve Bank Alton A. McPhetres is Treasury Rep­ Engineering at the University of Maine, resentative of the U. S. Treasury Depart­ attended the annual meetings of the Amer­ ment with offices at 810 Castle Bldg., ican Road Builders Association in Wash­ Montreal, P. O. His residence address is ington, D. C., February 7-8. Professor 3787 Cote des Neiges, Apt. 321, Montreal. Evans is vice president of the educational division of this organization. 1 9 1 3 Judge Charles B. Adams, who has been Superior Court Judge 1 9 1 9 Samuel E. Jones is with the for many years in Waterbury, Vermont, 1 9 1 9 Western Electric Company in was recently elected to the Supreme Court New York. He is a switchboard service Young men and women will of Vermont by the legislature. He is also supervisor. His home address is 1049 always find this banking in­ chairman of the Board of Trustees of Springfield Ave., Summit, N. J. stitution interested and help­ Vermont Junior College. Forrest A. Barbour is owner of the Harold H. Nash is the owner of the Barbour Insurance Agency in Portland. ful in their business progress. Nash Grocery Store in Camden. He re­ His mail goes to Box 837, Portland. His sides at 37 Main St., Camden. residence address is 6 Park Ave. Responsibility is reflected by Adele Hopkins Mann (Mrs. Earl R.) a checking account, which is Dr. George E. Young now has his of­ has moved from Wethersfield, Conn., to fices at 216 Madison Ave., Skowhegan. Gibson Island, Maryland, where she is also a factor in establishing A physician and surgeon, he received his bookkeeper for Gibson Island Club, Inc. credit and standing. M.D. from the University of Vermont in & Gibson Island Corporation. 1914. Earl C. King is eastern and northern 1 9 1 5 Russell M. Crispin is owner of a Maine representative of the Associated retail store at 34 W . Main St., Hospital Service of Maine (Blue Cross) The Shelby, Ohio. His residence address is with offices at 6 State St., Bangor. He R.D. #3, Shelby. resides at 74 Allen St., Bangor. M errill Wilbur C. Aageson is dairy chemist and 1920 Earl Ferren has been ap- bacteriologist for the C. L. Woodland pointed to the President’s Field Trust Company Dairy Co., 5 Waverly Ave., Watertown, Staff of the Phoenix Mutual Life Insur­ W ith thirteen offices in Mass. His home address is 51 Madison ance Company for the year 1949. This is Eastern Maine St., Greenwood, Mass. the seventh consecutive year that Mr. Ferren has been accorded this honor. A Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. 1916 Elwood C. Fraser is principal of t h e Consolidated School in limited number of such appointments is made each year among those who have Northborough, Mass. Grades 3 to 12 are established outstanding records of service to client and company. Mr. Ferren re­ sides at 144 Center St., Rumford, R. I., while his business office is 707 Turks As You Remember It - - Head Bldg., Providence. Mrs. Ferren is the former Beulah Duran ’22. M. Eleanor Jackson sends in the infor­ mation that she is living at 144 Elm St., THE BOOKSTORE Stoneham, Mass., and that her business address is 60 Congress St., Boston 9. Friendly P lace! Full information regarding her work is not available but it would appear to be in the Home Economics field. She received Serving Alumni, Faculty, and Students her M.A. at Columbia in 1932. Lawrence Libby recently received the Silver Beaver award for his fine work UNIVERSITY STORE CO. with the Katahdin Area Council of Boy Scouts. 1 9 2 1 Mrs. Emilie K. Josselyn THE BOOKSTORE THE BARBER SHOP (Emilie Kritter) ON THE CAMPUS 15 Caryl Ave., Yonkers 5, N. Y. From George Ginsberg of 355 Center St., Bangor, comes this note: “My occu-

THE MAINE ALUMNUS 16 MARCH, I949 pation—manufacturer and wholesaler of the outside plant of the Bell Telephone Ralph Hobson is now living in Orono. men’s clothing—same business, same lo­ Company in Harrisburg, Pa. His resi­ He is employed with a trucking concern cation since graduation. Have a daughter dence address is 29 So. 29th St., Camp in Bangor. His address is 53 Middle St., at Radcliffe, a son at Harvard. May I Hill, Pa. Orono. inject this note to our class? All to make 1923 Rudy Vallee has been visiting in the plans to attend our next reunion. Living Mrs. Norman Torrey state. He has just finished an engagement in Bangor gives me the opportunity to (Toni Gould) in the Latin Quarter in New York. He get back to the campus often.” 9 Poplar St., Bangor is now starting his own Television Com­ Madeline Bird is teaching American Remember when we’d be trudging up pany. History in Trenton High School. Her ad­ that steep hill in Orono headed most like­ dress is 202 East Hanover St., Trenton, ly for one of George King’s specials, how 1927 Mrs. Robert P. Thaxter Pete Wilson was apt to whiz by us in (Edith O’Connor) N. J. Allen M. Varney is chief chemist for his cross country garb. Evidently, he’s 106 Fountain St., Bangor the Servus Rubber Company, 1100 Block never changed his pace. It was a real Next Reunion June 10, 11, 12 2nd St., Rock Island, Ill. His residence treat to hear him tell of his activities in Bessie Muzzy Hastings (Mrs. Donald) address is 1005 20th St., Rock Island. Europe last summer when he was speaker has moved from Radburn, N. J., to Hav- Temple A. Bradley has a new mailing at the annual supper of the All Souls erstraw Rd., Suffern, N. Y. No further address— 103 Western Ave., Gloucester, Church in Bangor last week. particulars are available. Mass. Vernon L. Johnson is the author of the Harry A. Hartley is residing at 360 E. Thank you, Alton Littlefield, for the fol­ article “ Cold Cathode Test Set” appearing Lewiston Ave., Ferndale 20, Michigan. lowing news item: “H. Laton Jackson in the Bell Laboratories Record for De­ He is a manufacturers’ agent, 2970 W . and Lois Manter ( ’23) Jackson reside at cember. He has been with Bell Labora­ Grand Blvd., Detroit 2, Mich. 32 Cumberland St., Brunswick. Jack is tories since graduation. During the war Dan Torrey, Jr., was one of 69 Lt. District Manager of the Central Maine he prepared several maintenance manuals Colonels in the Marine Corps approved Power Company in charge of the Bath- and designed test circuits for electrical by President Truman for promotion to Brunswick combined districts. Last sum­ anti-aircraft gun directors. He lives in full colonels. This was a small item in mer Jack was General Chairman of the New Providence, N. J. What have you last evening’s paper and I suspect de­ Western Maine Music Festival and ac­ for a family, Verne? serves much more elaboration. (Editor’s complished an outstanding job. He is at Our most recent bride (as far as I note: Col. Torrey began his military ca­ present chairman of the community ser­ know . .. I’ve received no telegrams from reer in 1929 when he enlisted in the vice of the Brunswick Rotary Club. other ’23’ers), Gladys Staples Colburn, Marine Corps. He obtained his wings The Howard Sewalls (Ruth Small ’21) is living in Seal Harbor. at the Naval Air Station at Pensacola in are living at 54 Chestnut St., Gardiner. As soon as you get the Income Tax off 1930 and served one year in a fighter Howard is with the Gardiner Shoe Com­ your minds why not go on a spree by squadron at Quantico Marine Corps Base. pany as manager of their shipping room. writing me, your neglected, but hopeful He returned to civilian life then until Ruth is teaching at the Central Street secretary? 1935 when he was recalled to active duty and since that time has gone on from Grammar School. Their daughter, Peggy, 1 9 2 4 Mrs. Clarence C. Little a Junior at Maine, is a member of Pi one duty to another. He went overseas in (Beatrice Johnson) 1941 serving for ten months in the South Beta Phi. Box 558, Bar Harbor The Linwood J. Kelleys (Florence Pacific as a squadron commander. In Next Reunion June 10, 11, 12 Morrill ’21) broke into the news just 1944 he was promoted to the rank of recently when their daughter, Nancy, was Dear Class Members: Lieutenant Colonel and at that time was crowned Queen of the Lewiston High Frank C. and Hope (Norwood) Ban­ located in California. At present the Carnival. Linwood is principal of Lewis­ nister’s daughter, Janet, is one of five Alumni Office does not have a mailing- address for him. Anyone knowing his ton High and they reside at 84 Russell candidates for Queen of the Winter Car­ St.” nival among other activities on campus. whereabouts, please communicate!) Contributions like yours, Al, warm the From what your secretary reads in the Start planning on Class Reunion! heart and raise the morale of a strug­ Bangor papers, Janet has inherited her 1 9 2 9 Miss Barbara Johnson gling columnist! More like these items parents’ pep. Congratulations, Hope and Orland St., Portland Frank. 32 from some of the rest of you ’21’ers would Next Reunion June 10, 11, 12 help this column. How about it? Ann Green Robson (Mrs. Adolf) is a lecturer and United Nations Observer. Hector R. Lopaus is a special agent 1922 Mrs. George A. Moore She received her M.S. at Columbia in for the Factory Insurance Association (Ardis Lancey) 1935. Her residence is 554 South Forest and lives at 133 Von Mara Dr., No. 21 Libby St., Pittsfield Dr., West Englewood, N. J. Hi, Anna— Syracuse, N. Y. The following items come from the I wish that you would write to me about Charles G. Brown is working for the Alumni Office: your work and yourself. U. S. Army as a civilian warehouseman Norman G. Sturtevant continues to live Theresa Jackson Hersum (Mrs. at the Belle Mead General Depot in Belle in Livermore Falls and is associated with Charles R.) is living at 2032 Belmont Mead, N. J. the Livermore Falls Trust and Banking Rd., N.W., Washington 9, D. C. You Frank A. Stewart has a new address, Company. must be doing something interesting, 511 Scenic Ave., St. Bernard 17, Ohio. He Arthur M. Bowker’s address is 62 Pine “ Jackie,” let’s hear from you. is associated with the Proctor and Gamble St., Bath. He is Senior Marine Engineer Frank Foster lives at Apt. 4F, North­ Co. and formerly resided in Cincinnati. for the Navy Department, with offices at land Apts., Presque Isle, Maine. He is “ 1929-1949.” Are your plans all ready 1 Union St., Bath. owner of a water well-digging concern. for that twentieth reunion? Ruth Shepherd Slater (Mrs. W ilford) George L. Skofield is with the Western 1 9 3 1 Mrs. Sam Sezak is a teacher of French and Dean of Girls Massachusetts Electric Company and his (Ethel Thomas) at the Norman Fay High School in address is 53 Maple St., Greenfield, Mass. 4 Gilbert St., Orono Dexter. I read that our Alumni President, “Hot” Just when I was losing hope of hearing Henry T. Carey is President of Dielec­ Ayer, was due to be on the Orono campus from any of you silent members of ’31, tric Products Corporation, 125 Virginia during Winter Carnival, but the roads I received a nice long letter from Frances Ave., Jersey City, N. J. His residence is are so icy that I couldn’t make the trip to Dow. Frances has been leading a very 168 Prospect St" Ridgewood, N. J. see him to get the news of our reunion busy life, mostly in medical research sur­ Joseph S. Buker is General Superinten­ in June. Are you all making plans now vey. Right now she is research assistant dent of L. G. Milliken, Inc., in Pittsfield. to come? I hope so. at the American Cancer Society doing a Lucy E. Chamberlain, who lives at 231 survey on grants and fellowships. In her Van Dyke Place, Long Branch, N. J., is 1 9 2 5 Mrs. George Lord (Louise Quincy) “ spare time” she is an assistant secretary a teacher of French at the high school in of the American Association of Marriage that town. 38 Forest Ave., Orono Joseph K. Black is a construction su­ Frederick Soderberg, director of Paper perintendent for United Engineers and Service and Development, with the Gen­ Constructors, Inc. His residence address eral Dyestuff Corporation, New York OLD SOUTH is Vinalhaven, Maine. The company for City, will lecture at the University of which he works has offices in Devon, Maine on March 8th. His talk concerns Photo Engraving Corp. Conn. color engineering and will be given be­ Foster B. Blake is a member of the fore a group of students in the chemical 99 BEDFORD STREET technical staff of Bell Telephone Labs., engineering department. He has been BOSTON, MASS • LIB 2042 Inc., with offices at 463 West St., New with this company for 21 years and dur­ York 14, N. Y. His residence address is ing that time has visited nearly every TAKES PRIDE IN SERVING 19 Alps Rd., Mountainview, N. J. paper and pulp mill in the United States Ivan L. Craig is Assistant Engineer of and Canada. The Maine Alumnus

THE MAINE ALUMNUS 17 MARCH, 1949 Counselors, a professional association Fred B. Colby is a physician in Fitch­ Heights, Massachusetts Veterans Hos­ made up of top psychiatrists, sociologists, burg, Mass., address being 4 Ashburn- pital. Betty was in Japan during the war gynecologists, social workers, etc. She ham St. and then on both coasts of the United States. states that her experiences in this field 1 9 3 3 Mrs. John R. Car nochan have been most fascinating as I can well Margaret Avery Lawrence and Roy (Dorothy Findlay) see. Along with this full schedule, Fran­ are now living at 20 Park St., Bath, Me. 36 Goudy St., So. Portland Sylvia Alpert has moved from Somer­ ces finds time to do free lance writing of Mrs. George M. Coen (Pauline Siegel) popular medical articles. The last article ville, Mass., to 164 Broad St., Red Bank, has moved from Revere, Mass., to 418 was in the July Parent’s Magazine, and N. J. Seaver St., Dorchester 21, Mass. a new one is coming out in April in some Albert Galbraith, who has been with Emil Davis is an industrial engineer publication not yet decided upon. W e’ll the Sperry Gyroscope Company as a ser­ with the Dennison Mfg. Co. in Framing­ be watching the news stands, Frances. As vice and sales engineer, in Brooklyn, ham, Mass. ‘His residence is 88 Mansfield recreation, Frances has been pursuing N. Y., is now a graduate student at the St., Framingham, Mass. those good old Maine sports of skiing and University of Maine in Electrical Engi­ Charlie Fobes is a meteorological aid skating—fancy figure, that is—and I’ll neering. He is living at 43 Crestmont in the U. S. Weather Bureau Office in wager she can show them all up on that Rd., Bangor. skating rink at Rockefeller Plaza. Her Concord, N. H. His home address is 28 Dr. and Mrs. Earl Stone of 7 Elm St., program also includes lecturing for W om­ West St. Wollaston, Mass., have a son, Jeffrey Mrs. Roy I. Penn (Jane Barry) lives at en League of Voters and other organiza­ Owen Stone, born on November 17th last. 177 Gary Circle, Vallejo, Calif. tions. "Best to all ’31’ers!” says Fran­ Earl received his B.S. from Boston Uni­ Leif Sorenson also has a new address— ces. Her address is 24 West 87th, New versity and his D.M.D. from Tufts Den­ 2 Cindy Lane, Berlin, Conn. He is Claim York 24, N. Y. tal School in 1939. Manager of the Shelby Mutual Casualty Gloria Wadleigh Brigham (Mrs. Aus­ And so until next month— tin) is now living at 175 Main St, Orono. Co. in Hartford. Met Mel Means the other afternoon 1 9 3 7 Miss Nancy Woods Gloria and her husband ( ’33) are operat­ while waiting in line for an automobile b ox 1494, Norfolk, Va. ing a grocery store on State St. in Ban­ license. It’s been at least ten years since I have waited until the eleventh hour gor. They were formerly in Old Orchard. we had met. He looks fine. Our little and longer to hear from you, but these Isabella Lyon is now married and her chat brightened and shortened the waiting arc the only items that I have received name is Isabella Lyon Nestor. Her new time considerably for me. Mel is still in and they are from the Alumni Office. address is 974 Pine St., Apt. 4, San Biddeford. Here in Virginia we have been having Francisco, Calif. How about telling us the mildest of winters; the camellias are the name of the groom and other news, How about sending me some news?— If it weren’t for the Alumni Office, there lovelier than ever before, even in the Isabella? just wouldn’t be any column for you. memory of the oldest inhabitant. The Malcolm E. C. Devine is located with Please drop a line to Dorothy F. Carno- azaleas have already started to bloom and the Westinghouse Electric Corporation chan, 36 Goudy St., So. Portland, Maine. ladies’ straw hats are also blossoming as Application Engineer, Central Station forth on the streets. Division, 119 Ann St., Hartford, Conn. The weekly informal men’s lunch­ New addresses, careers, and personali­ He lives at 51 Giddings Ave., Windsor, eons at Thompson’s Spa, 239 Washing­ ties are on the agenda todav. Conn. ton St., are becoming increasingly Dr. Walter L. Butterfield, Jr., has 1 9 3 2 Keith W . Percival is a process popular with alumni who happen to be moved from Orangeburg, New York, to Engineer for the Buckfield in Boston on Friday. No reservations 26 Saxon Rd., Wethersfield, Conn. He Packing Company in Buckfield, Maine. are needed and you can leave any time is a physician doing orthopedic surgery James Bates is a physician and surgeon you wish. Meals are a la carte. work. Edward F. Brarmann, Jr., has a new practicing in Eastport. 1 9 3 5 Mrs. Thomas McGuire Frank E. Patten has been heard from address— 130 Glenbrook Parkway, Apt. recently and is now in Arlington, Va., at (Agnes Crowley) 6E, Englewood, N. J. Eddie is superin­ 209 W. 107th St., Apt. 3-W, 1109 North Highland St. He is a topo­ tendent of parks in Englewood. graphic engineer with the U. S. Geo­ New York, N. Y. Ruby (Black) and Roderick Elliott are logical Survey. He lists Cherryfield as Hello, everyone—another month, and living at 32 Springs Rd., Bedford, Mass. his residence address. February temperatures in New York have Roderick is an executive pilot with Pacific Kenneth G. Ames writes that he is in ranged in the high sixties! Just like Mills. Bridgton, Maine, at present. spring on campus ’way back in—well, you Norman and Pauline Carlisle of 10 know when! Congress St., Bangor, are the proud Had a nice long note from Dot Frye parents of a daughter, Kendell Frances, SERVING Kane this month. Dot tried to catch us born December 14, 1948. MAINE STUDENTS up on Portland, Maine, activities. Dot Dr. Lucian H. Scamman has set up S in c e 1 8 9 2 is Mrs. Thomas Kane and is living at private practice as a veterinarian in Hol­ Park's HARDWARE 115 Sherwood St., Portland. Our very lis Center, Maine, as of September 1948. & VARIETY best, D ot! Even though we are late— Prior to that, he had been with the as of June 14th, 1947! Massachusetts Society for the Prevention 31-37 MILL ST.. ORONO. ME. Dot reports that Doris Lawrence Cable of Cruelty to Animals Hospital in Spring- has a son, Jerry, and a daughter, Caro­ field, Mass. 1 lyn. That Laura Wesolowska McCarty That seems to be all for this time, so has a son, Robert, nearly three years old. I’ll say good-bye with many good wishes And that Miriam Linscott Kirkland will to you. BANGOR BOX CO. soon have a visit from the stork—Miriam Mrs. R°land M. Wirths PAPER BOXES, FOLDING CARTONS already has one son and one daughter, 1938 47 Falmouth St., Portland COMMERCIAL PRINTING you know. Hope Coffin Mitchell has a 75 So. Main St., Brewer, Me. little girl three years old, and Dot says Maddy May Grove dropped me a line H. F. Drummond, 1900 with the Christmas card they used. Their Pres, and Treas. that Hope’s little girl has lovely auburn curls! Oh yes, and Dot reported too that card they made themselves as her hus­ Doris Lawrence Cable and her husband band, Bob, is in the photo engraving business. It shows their lovely brick house True Hospitality have an orange grove in Van Nuys, Calif. (14507 Saticoy, Van Nuys is the address.) in the moonlight and inside their three Famous Maine Food Polly Budge became Mrs. Elmer Estes children (Ruth, Carol, and Bobby) asleep in their bed. (Really asleep, too, she says.) Modern Cocktail Lounge about five years a go; so in case you Their address is 118 No. Manheim St., Convenient to Everything weren’t reading the Alumnus then we’ll report that again. York, Pa. Rooms from $2.00 Marge Church Honer (who lives at 242 Virginia Hall Benton has moved to 220 Douglass St., Portland) and Dot Frye Parkland Ave., West Lynn, Mass. Vir­ Allen H otel Co. Kane both had sons born last February at ginia recently lost her husband, Norton the same time. Dot’s son is Thomas Kane B. Benton. III, and Marge’s and Carl’s is Stephen Marjorie E. Thompson Allen (Mrs. Bruce. Guess Dot and Marge were quite Donald P.) returned to Maine in Septem­ surprised to wake up to find that each ber. Her husband is teaching law at Col­ knew the occupant of the next bed. To by College. He completed work for his say nothing of the fact that the nurse LL.B. at Cornell University in Ithaca, appeared with a son for each about that N. Y., last June and previously received moment! an M.A. from Columbia University in Betty Davis is a dietitian at the Rutland N.Y.C. He received his B.A. from Bow-

THE MAINE ALUMNUS 18 MARCH. 1949 doin. They have three children all born Bill and Mary (Carlisle) Hilton are as well as wholesale and retail merchan­ in September. They are: Deborah—5, announcing the arrival of Susan Elizabeth dising. David—2, and Stephen— 1. Their address on December 29, 1948. The Hiltons are Roger Cotting is working for the Atlan­ is 21 Elmhearst St., Waterville. I talked living in Union, N. J.—524 Stratford Rd. tic Machining and Equipment Corpora­ with Marjorie’s mother on the phone this Bud Robbins’ home address is 133 S. ton, Rochester, N. Y. His home address morning and she says they are very hap­ Portage St., Westfield, N. Y. is 17 Elliott Park, Dover, N. H. py to be back in Maine. They have bought Robert Farris has moved from New­ Vernon L. Kimball is a civil engineer a home and are happy to be living in port, Maine, to 56 Dillingham St., Ban­ for the U. S. Lake Survey with his busi­ Waterville where Georgia Taylor Thur- gor. ness address at 630 Federal Bldg., De­ low also lives (39 Pleasant St.). The Stanley Titcomb’s most recent address troit 26, Mich. His residence is 1936 Allens spent the summer with Marjorie’s is Bldg. 4, Apt. 2A, Irvington Estates, Catalpa Dr., Berkley, Mich. people in Biddeford. 14 South Broadway, Irvington. N. Y. Peg Peaslee Danforth is an instructor Geneva Penley has moved from Wash­ Major Harland Dodge is stationed at in the clothing department at Greencastle ington to 109 Maple Ave., Tacoma Park, Fort Shafter, Hawaii—with headquarters High School in Greencastle, Indiana. Her Md. U. S. Army Pacific. His mailing address mail goes to Box 11, Greencastle. Dick Williams and family have moved is G-l Division, Hq. USARPAC, A.P.O. Capt. Andrew G. Lindsay is now at from W . Springfield, Mass., to 20 Cooper 958, c/o Postmaster, San Francisco, Calif. Tinker A F Base, Oklahoma. He had been St., Westmont, N. J. , James D. Owen’s address is 71 Clinton at Tyndall AF Base, Florida. Miriam Landon Skvirsky has a new St., Salamanca, N. Y. Robert W . Samuelson is in Houston, son—Bert Robert—born in January. Paul Browne has resigned as Hampden Texas, with the Pioneer Airlines. Mail Althea Millett Brown writes that her County agricultural agent in Massachu­ goes to him c/o Pioneer Airlines, Munici­ husband Paul ( ’37) has just returned to setts and will manage a large farm in pal Airport, Houston 12, Texas. Tileston & Hollingsworth Company after Frederick County, Maryland. Paul and Arthur W . Richardson is a field service a three months’ leave of absence to at­ Lucy (Cobb) have four boys—the young­ engineer for Westinghouse Electric Corp. tend the fall session of the advanced man­ est was born last October. His business address is : Aviation Gas agement program of the Graduate School Bob Sheraton’s mailing address is 49 Turbine Service Dept., Westinghouse of Business Administration at Harvard. Niles Ave., Madison, N. J. Elec. Corp., Lester, Pa. His residence is : Althea and ther two children, Hope and Earle Reed is an architectural engineer P.O. Box 1313, New Bern, N. Carolina. Ann,. remained in Needham, Mass., while with offices at 479 Congress St., Port­ 194 1 Mrs. Vale G. Marvin Paul was studying . land. His home address is 3 Colonial Rd., Margaret Williston is with the Ameri­ Portland 5. (Hilda Rowe) can Friends Service Committee in Europe. Robert Cook is with the Haller Testing Hampden Highlands She has recently moved from Budapest Labs., Inc., in Plainfield, N. J. He re­ Frances Violette is now Mrs. Roy A. to Oldenburg, Germany. Her address cently became a father and the family Sharp. Her mail goes to Box H, Pedro there is American Friends Service Com­ make their home at 2 Fawley Ave., Scotch Miguel, Canal Zone. mittee, 821 C.C.G., Oldenburg, B.A.Q.R. Plains, N. J. Prof, and Mrs. Joseph Johnson (M ar­ 25, Germany. A letter from Peggy Bannigan Suto gie Jones) and sons, Dan and Paul, of Bill Veague has moved from Cam­ (792 Race St., San Jose 10, Calif.) tells Blacksburg, Va., were guests of Prof, bridge, Mass., to Natural Bridge Station, us that Martha Ellen arrived on October and Mrs. Maurice D. Jones of Orono in Virginia. 20, 1948. The Sutos also have a son, January. Prof. Johnson ( ’40), a member Lt. Commander Albert M. Ellingson is Martin, who is now two years old. of the faculty at Virginia Polytechnic In­ at present in Coco Solo, Canal Zone. His stitute, will leave soon for the southern business address is V.P. 44, c/o Fleet Post What -—Maine Alumni Dinner states where he will do research for six Office, New York. months. Margie and sons will remain in Gerald and Marjorie (Thompson) Hart When — April 23, 1949— 6:30 p.m. Orono during that time. are living at 30 Harlow St., Brewer. Where— Hotel Beaconsfield Everett Chamberlain has moved from Gerald is Assistant Electrical Engineer Beacon St., Brookline. 1012A Windcrest, State College, Pa., to and Rate Engineer for the Bangor Hy­ 114 Windcrest, State College. dro-Electric Company, 33 State St., Ban­ A nice letter from Esther Drummond gor. Also from Peggy we hear of two other recently. She is working at the Hyde Ernest Andrews has a new address in blessed events—To Dottie Hines Byrne Memorial Home for Crippled Children Niagara, N. Y.—202 77th St. and Ray, a son, Raymond, Jr., born in in Bath doing Speech Therapy. She has Louis Barone is with the Singer Sew­ April 1948. They live in Middletown, been there since last September. She has ing Machine Company. His address is Conn., at 44 Rome Ave. Their little girl, about forty children, most of whom have Singer, West Main St., New Britain, Margaret Anne, will be four years old speech defects of some type. Conn. He was formerly in Meriden, Conn. in the spring. She had also seen Ellen and Burt Os­ Albert Clark has moved from Camden, To Ginny Burke Matchett and Wendell, good who were celebrating their seventh Maine, to Summit, N. J. Mail goes to their third girl. Louise, born in April in wedding anniversary. She told me, too, City Bldg., Summit, N. J. Schenectady, N. Y. The Matchetts have that Alma Fifield is still with Calvert’s Don Kelley is employed by Gould since moved to New Ipswich, N. H. Con­ at Relay, Md. Equipment Company, Box 1611, Port­ gratulations to you all! land 2, Maine. He has been doing ad­ Barbara Grace Gerrish and Win have vanced work at Cornell University in moved to Needham Hgts; Mass. Their Ithaca. address is 123 Hoover Rd. ALWAYS DEPENDABLE Leo Liberman has moved to Long Harriette Stewart Graves’ husband Island, N. Y. His address there is 247-25 Byron is the new proprietor of “ The M YERS STUDIO 76 Ave., Bellaire. Candy Box” in Somerville; Mass. The Joe McDonough is teaching English in Graves live in Jamaica Plain at 18 Robe­ O ld T ow n Sante Fe, New Mexico. His address is son St. They have a son, Bruce— six 511 Plaza Balentine. years old. Bob Plimpton has moved from Newton Thanks for your letter, Peggy. Center, Mass., to 4520 MacArthur Blvd., 1940 Mrs. Edward Ladd Washington, D. C. (Peggy Hauck) Arland Meade is a member of the staff 108 Talbot Ave., Rockland GOOD of advertising and sales promotion, Allied Mills, makers of all types of livestock All of my news comes from the Alumni and poultry feeds. The company sells Office this month. and feed in 35 states. Arland writes that his Lt. Colonel Parker O. Stuart is a Proj­ residence address is too temporary to ect Engineer working on the new U. S. GOOD record, but he can be reached at Fort Hydroelectric power plant at Sault Ste. Wayne, Indiana, through Allied Mills. Marie, Michigan. His business address is Sault Ste. Marie Sub-Office, Corps of for you. 1 9 3 9 Mrs. Donald Huff Engineers, U. S. Army, Sault Ste. Marie, (Ethelyn Parkman) Michigan. His home address is 514 Sher­ 7 Penley St., R.F.D. #2, idan Dr., Sault Ste. Marie. Augusta Wally and Maddy (Smart ’41) Beard- it’s HOOD’S Captain Thomas Hall is now stationed sell are living at 4 Princeton Rd., East at Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas. Plis Natick, Mass. Wally is a partner in the mailing address is Continental Division, Robert Wallace Yarn Co., 40 Central St., ICE CREAM M.A.T.S., Kelly A.F.B., O.M.S., San Wellesley 81, Mass. The business of this Antonio. company is chemical treatment of textiles

THE MAINE ALUMNUS 19 MARCH, 1949 Joanna Evans Bardo also wrote a newsy burn are living in Lynnhaven, Va. Bill How’s that for size? The proud parents letter. She and Clinton have a home of is with the B.F.D. Division of the Dia­ are Mary (Hempstead) and Bob Hem- their own now which is located at 30 mond Match Co. Mail goes to Box 28, man—and little brother Stevie. The Highland Ave., Hamden, Conn. That, she Norfolk, Va. The Hepburns have one Hemmans reside at 171 Florence St., says, is right outside of New Haven, little girl, Bonnie Lee, who is four years Roslindale, Mass. Conn., and they would love to see any old. Well, the Oliver Harrisons three are Maine people who are around. Mrs. Irving Hoffman (Miriam Adas- still in Corpus Christie—624 Oliver Court. She said that Isabelle (Crosby) and ko) has moved from Gloucester, Mass., to Received a welcome letter from Betty Wayne Shipman have their third child, 253 Humphrey St., Marblehead, Mass. (Bearce). No, Betty, I guess your a son, Alan Crosby, born last October. George D. Roben is Associate Chemi­ weather was just as Christmasy as ours They are still in Laconia, N. H. cal Engineer with the Fairchild Engine since we are having literally no winter. I heard that Polly Riley has re-entered and Airplane Corp. (N E PA Division). Thanks so much for little Margaret’s the Woman’s Marine Corps and is sta­ His address— 157 Tacoma Rd., Oak picture. Next we must see her in person tioned at Washington, D. C. Ridge, Tenn. when you come north this summer. I’d love more letters like these; so Word comes that Bert Sanborn is mar­ Am very happy to write that James please write, won’t you? ried and has two sons. The family is Bates is now Assistant to the Field Secre­ living in Murfreesboro, Tenn., which is tary of the Maine Public Health As­ 1942 mrs. J° se Cuetara about 12 miles from the Smyrna Air sociation with headquarters in Augusta. (Barbara Savage) Force Base where Bert is stationed as a He is available to work with official 1127 Commonwealth Ave., Major in the Air Forces. His mail goes agencies, boards of education, and other Boston 34 to Box 1062, Hqs. 314th Wing, Smyrna community and state agencies in develop­ Since the Cuetara family is busy ad­ Air Force Base, Smyrna, Tenn. ing health education programs, particular­ justing itself to a new routine after the Mail for Lorraine (Dimitre) and Dave ly for tuberculosis. This fall Jim took an arrival of a second son and heir in late Hopkinson now goes to 48 Converse Hall, orientation course for new workers at January, your Assistant Alumni Sec­ Burlington, Vermont. How about news Kingston, N. Y., under the auspices of retary is pinch-hitting this month in on what you are doing, people? the National Tuberculosis Association, whipping the column together. Barb says Leland F. Carter has moved from Free­ New York City. Following his service that everything is fine with her and with port, Maine, to R.F.D., Ipswich, Mass. in World War II, Jim taught social Jose, Jr., and they are very happy with Saul Ginsberg is a chemist engineer studies in the Brewer Junior High School. their expanding family. For the first for the Monsanto Chemical Co. at the Last June he received his M.Ed. degree time I had the chance to see young Paul— Mound Laboratory in Miamisburg, Ohio, from the University of Maine. Best suc­ a chubby, happy two year old—when I (that sounds very familiar to your writer cess in your new work, Jim! Jim is living was in Boston a month or so ago. I have since she was in Oxford, Ohio, just a few at 67 Winter St., Gardiner. decided that it is one of life’s nicest ex­ miles southwest of Miamisburg in 1946- Gladie Clark McLeary. Thanks so periences seeing the second generation 47!). Saul’s residence address is 329 much for your note. All is well with the of those with whom you spent your Triangle Ave., Dayton 9, Ohio. Robert McLeary family. You and Sonny school days. must have had a grand time at Home­ Along the same line, I also saw Midge coming. The McLearys are living at 194 Many of the younger alumni are reg­ Bradley St., Portland. It’s just off the (Messer) Merrill’s two very grown-up ularly attending the informal lunch­ girls during the same Boston trip al­ turnpike near town. Yes, we’ll be sure eons each Friday noon at Thompson’s to drop b y ! ready mentioned. Time flies by so fast Spa, 239 Washington St., Boston. these years that it is hard to realize that The engagement of Edythe Palmer to Meals are a la carte and copies of William Leder, son of Mr. and Mrs. the children soon come to school age THE CAMPUS are available each week. and are gone from the home roost Midge, Jacob Leder of Orange, N. J., was an­ All men are welcome. Bull sessions nounced by her mother in the fall. Fol­ as you perhaps know, is living in West last as long as you want to stay. Newton (88 Warwick Rd.) and is the lowing Edythe’s graduation from Maine, President of the Boston Alumnae group she attended New York University from this year and doing a fine job. Bob Hiller is with the Standard Dry which she received a Master’s in retailing. Kiln Co., P.O. Box 5774, Indianapolis, She is now director of personnel training My next item is on a note of sadness, Ind. for Charles Keniston passed away last at Ohrbach’s Department Store in New Don Marriner has left Brookline, York City. Nice work, Edythe! Edythe’s May 30th in Urbana, Illinois. He had Mass., and is now residing at 12 Huttle- been ill for some time and the trouble lay Bill is a graduate of the Newark Col­ ston Ave., Fairhaven, Mass. lege of Engineering and has a Master’s in the fact that there was a brain tumor Hal Blood is now guidance director degree in industrial engineering from on which the doctors operated but un­ and assistant principal at Stearns High successfully. I am sure that all the class Columbia. He served three years in the School in Millinocket. He and Betty army air forces and is now production will want to join with me in extending and family are living at 257 Penobscot engineer with the E.A. Laboratories of deepest sympathy to Muriel (Cleverly) Ave., Millinocket. They were formerly Brookyln, N. Y. Do send us word of his wife, even though belated. Muriel is in Brewster, N. Y., where Hal was the wedding! still in Urbana where she is studying for teaching. (Betty was Betty Brown of the her M.A. in History. Her address is Earl Langley is now Assistant Ware­ class of 1945.) house Manager, Eastern States Farmers’ 1001 W . Springfield, Urbana, Ill. Winthrop B. Pratt has moved from Exchange in 'Presque Isle. Earl was William and Eleanor (Leh ’44) Hep- Montclair, N. J., to 21 N. 13th St., Pater­ formerly 4-H club agent in York County. son 2, N. J. His home address is 2 Turner St., We get news from some of you from Presque Isle. E dward E. C h a se , President the Post Office address changes that de­ Robert Soderburg is now sales engi­ MAINE SECURITIES COMPANY scend upon the Alumni Office, but that is neer for the Louis Allis Co. Bob’s ad­ not half as nice as having personal notes dress is 46 Rosedale Rd., West Hartford, 465 Congress Street from you. I’ll put in a plug for Barbie Conn. here, and say, how about some news Portland, Me. from a lot of you long silent ’42ers. After And from Kansas, we learn that almost seven years out all of you must Everett Thurlow is now a Major in the have very interesting things to tell about regular Army Air Corps. Until recently, whatyou have been doing. he has been in Tampa, Florida. Mail goes to 212 Country Club Dr., Topgka, Mrs. James Grisham Kansas. (Peg Church) Wish I might have been able to add a 171 Gerry Rd., Chestnut few trimmings to the foregoing items. Hill 67, Mass. How about writing a few personals about o f Bo s t o n , M assachusetts With this wide open winter we have yourselves ? been experiencing, expect by now you all Beverly Waller has moved from Pearl have that February fever. But, oh you Life Insurance, Annuities River, N. Y., to St. Anthony Ave., westerners, (and that means Dottie Nanuet, N. Y. Group Insurance, Pensions Hodgkins Anderson, Dick Bragdon, Ernie Hine plus a few more of you Hazel (Davis) Scanlan (Mrs. James) D wight Sayward Manuals gone west) can’t you enlighten has a new address—323B So. Morris us a bit about the big snows? Ave., Crum Lynne, Pa. General Agent for State of Maine This newcomer just missed making the Arthur Beverage, Jr., has moved from 415 Congress Street, Portland headlines of our column last month. Yes, Meriden, Conn., to Arlington, Texas. Nancy Ellen Hemman was born January His address is Apt. #10, Colonial Apts:; 14th at 2:28 a.m.—weight 8 lbs. 5 1/2 oz. West Abram St.

THE MAINE ALUMNUS 20 MARCH, 1949 Mrs. Frank Bennett (Priscilla.Hardy) is now living at 164 Forest Ave., Bangor. Donald Bryan is now living at 6047 “ PROTECTING THE AMERICAN HOME" Hayes Ave., Los Angeles 42, Calif. And Royal Deixel has moved from Irvington, N. J., to 188 Renner Ave., Newark 8, N. J. His listed occupation is that of a salesman. (For what com­ pany, Royal ? ) So ’til next month, folks, when I hope green-up time will be well on its way. 1 9 4 4 Mss Esther Randall National Foundation for Infantile, Warm Springs, Ga. Another month so soon! Spring will soon be here and that means fifth class reunion ... strange but true. Better start making your plans early. Joy and Joe Ingalls plus young Joe are living at 55 Monroe Ave., Westbrook. Joe is with the S. D. Warren Paper Co., in case you didn’t know. Aubery McLaughlin is 4-H club leader for Kennebec County and home is in Farmingdale, Maine. Al Clements is learning the lumber business at the N. T. Fox Co. in Port­ land. Mail goes to 125 State St., Port­ land. Tom Rafferty is a mechanical engi­ neer with the Carbide and Carbon Chemi­ cal Corp. in South Charleston, W . V ir­ ginia. He lives at 901 Hazelwood Ave., in Charleston. Carl Kilpatrick is working for the Hercules Powder Co. and recently was transferred from the Holyoke, Mass., plant to Milwaukee, Winconsin. Address there— 5228 North Hopkins St. Peg Coffin is doing secretarial work in the sales promotion department of Elizabeth Arden, 681 Fifth Ave., N. Y. C. Peg lives on Long Island— 136-11 58th Ave., Flushing. Cock-a-doodle don’t! Mert Meloon is a claims adjuster for Liberty Mutual and lives at 24 Mount HEN you pass a milestone in your career, there’s always the temp­ Vernon St. in Fitchburg, Mass. tation to do a little crowing. Togg Thorpe is doing medical secre­ tarial work for a psychiatrist in Boston WFor instance, National Life insurance in force now totals over a billion and lives at 123 Longwood Ave., Brook­ dollars. That’s a lot of life insurance. As a matter of fact, out of the more line, Mass. than 500 life companies in United States, only 28 have topped this billion- A l McNeilly works for Esso Standard dollar mark. So probably we could be forgiven for making quite a fuss Oil Co. in Boston; and home is 92 Lan­ caster Terrace, Brookline 46, Mass. about it. But actually, what’s behind this billion? That’s all from the Georgia front ex­ The real point, it seems to us, is that almost 200,000 people all over the cept a plea for some correspondence. country have chosen our 7nutual company to help them become financially How’s about it ? independent. Families and individuals — they have hopes and plans 1 94 5 Mrs. Fred Haggett for the future which they value at one billion dollars — and they have (Ada Minott) placed them in our hands. Bennoch Rd., Stillwater Another Winter Carnival has come and This makes us feel proud . . . and humble at the same time. That’s why gone. I wish all of you could have seen we’re not doing much crowing . . . the many snow sculptures depicting char­ acters from the comic strips. The But when we mail out those monthly checks and stop to think what weatherman let them stand for the day each one means — a deserving student sent to college ... a fatherless and then immediately brought on a dev­ astating thaw. family held together under its own roof.. . a widow maintained in decent 4 As so often happens, a wedding will comfort ... an elderly couple retired to well-earned leisure . . . start the column off this month. Early in That’s when we really feel like crowing! February Pauline Dudley was married to Mr. Geoffrey H. Beames of Falmouth, "See your National l ife underwriter at least once a year” Mass. According to the newspaper, Polly not only graduated from Maine, but went on to the Katherine Gibbs Secre­ tarial School in New York and completed NATIONAL LIFE a course. She certainly deserves con­ gratulations, for that is no easy school. Mr. Beames is the recipient of a B.S. Insurance Company degree from Massachusetts State Col­ HOME OFFICE —MONTPELIER lege and an M.S. from Rhode Island State. He is now employed by Shell Oil Co., Inc., as an agricultural techni­ cian and sales engineer for New England. The Beames are residing in Westwood, Mass. A very welcome letter arrived from Doris (Emery) Spencer. She, Frank, and twenty months old Jacalyn, are living FOUNDED 1850 • A MUTUAL COMPANY • OWNED BY ITS POLICYHOLDERS at 65 Circle Dr., Bantam, Conn., about COPYRIGHT 1040 BY NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

THE MAINE ALUMNUS 21 MARCH, 1949 ten miles from Torrington where Frank be able to see Phyl (Howard) Matthews Charlie Carpenter wrote me from Cali­ is a mechanical engineer. They are sur­ in Portland. fornia where he is assigned to the Los rounded by other U. of M. couples among Received a card in January from Carl Angeles office of Ingersoll-Rand Co. as them being Earle Wescott who arrived Lutts. Carl is now with the Hemphill service engineer. He says that the work recently with his wife and son, Skippy. Company, Pawtucket, R. I., doing de­ requires much traveling through the most As Dodo puts it, “W e’re not at all lonely velopment engineering work. Carl would of southern California. It must be very for familiar faces.” like to hear from some of the old gang. interesting work. Also, he has just lo­ cated a new apartment at 305 Coronado I also had a long letter from Dottie His address is : Y.M.C.A., Pawtucket, Ave., Apt. #12, Long Beach, Calif. Late (Currier) Dutton. Bob was one of the R. I. Thanks for the card, Carl—it’s in February he is to be married to Eliza­ mechanical engineers graduating in early good to keep us up-to-date on the where­ beth Hayes of Groton, Conn. “ Betty” February, and he is now working for the abouts of ’46’ers. attended U. of Conn, and New England Felso Co. in Portland. The Duttons are The University, unfortunately, still has Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing happily installed in a very nice apart­ 7 :45 a.m. classes and last week, as usual, in Boston. Charlie extended a cordial ment—four large rooms plus bath—at 30 I missed my 7 :30 bus; so I was hopefully welcome to anyone who would like to Latham St., So. Portland. Dot has still standing in front of the house hoping for drop around for a visit. not adjusted herself from the South a ride when Joanne Springer stopped and Apartments at the University to her gave me a ride. Joanne received her M.A. Isabelle Trefethen is at N. Y. State present mansion. She writes that it seems last June from Maine and she’s now College of Home Economics at Cornell as if the bedroom were miles from the teaching in the Math department here at University, Ithaca, N. Y. Her residence is 931 State Street., Ithaca. kitchen. Maine. Her address on campus is East Annex. Esther (Ring) Savage and “Doc” From the Alumni Office comes the fol­ Doris Anderson tells me that she re­ (Lowell) are living at 10 Green Ave., lowing information: ceived a letter from Betty Patten. Betty Livingston, N. J. George Roger’s address is 1702 Sum­ is managing the third floor in Lerner’s Catherine F. George is with the U. S. mit Place, N. W., Washington, D. C. in New Haven, Conn. Betty’s home is Dept, of Agriculture, Office of Informa­ He is a civilian military government 305 Skiff St., Hampden, Conn. tion, Washington 25, D. C. worker in the department of the Army. The Alumni Office sends along the in­ 1 9 4 8 Mrs. Willard Moulton Tom Plaisted’s new address is 15 formation that Peg Jameson is teaching (Pauline True) Willow St., Auburn. at Grosse Point Country Day School. Her mail goes to 43 Grosse Point Blvd., 33 Grove St., Orono Pauline (Stewart) Ghazaleh (Mrs. Just when I decided my supply of ready Grosse Point Farms 30, Mich. How Eddie) is living at 805-57 St. in Oakland, information was beginning to run low about a word on the Michigan climate, Calif. and I’d have to start working for news Barbara (Higgins) and Russ Bodwell’s Peg? about ’48ers, people began writing let­ Before we delve into this month’s mail address is 1797 Manor Dr., Union, N. J. ters—nice people! let’s list some new addresses which the Joe Wedge was the first to come 1946 Miss Therese Dumais Alumni Office has sent along: through—guess I’ll let him write the 1 0 4 Main St., Orono James G. Cooper III is no longer at column. He’s chock full of news. He On Friday, February 4, 1949, the Uni­ Stanford University Village in California. can take over the first part of this one, versity of Maine held its 85th Commence­ His present address is 889 Clayton, San ment. It was a beautiful snow-clad night anyway. He’s in western Massachusetts Francisco. among the Berkshires, traveling over when four more ’46’ers graduated from Esther Libby (Mrs. Robert Surber) is Berkshire County area with Liberty Mu­ Maine—these four were Clarence Edward living at 117 1/2 31st Place, Manhattan tual Insurance Company doing claims Faulkner, William Carter Gibson, Joseph Beach, Calif. She is working as a service in compensation and automobile Raymond Uzmann, and Hong Goon Yuen. mathematician for the Northrup Air­ insurance with headquarters at the Congratulations to Joseph Uzmann grad­ craft Corporation in Hawthorne, Cali­ branch office in Pittsfield, Mass. uating in zoology with “ Distinction.” fornia. Esther, this would be a fine time Joe and Bob Merchant (with Boston­ There were other ’46’ers there graduating to send me a description of California ian dates) “spent New Years Eve in Bos­ and among these was Bob Dutton. sunshine. ton, most of the evening at the Hotel Bob and Dottie (Currier ’45) Dutton Connie Cooper is now a Home Demon­ are already settled in South Portland at Miles Standish wishing the old year out stration Agent for the Extension Ser­ and the new year in, with proper ‘wishing 30 Latham St. Incidentally in a recent vice, Merrill, Orono. Connie’s mail goes note Dottie mentioned that she hoped to facilities.’ ” Bob looks great in his Army to R.F.D., Buckfield, Maine. officer's uniform and departed the next Anna (Keene) Ellis is employed at the day for Fort Monmouth, N. J., where Distributors of Building Newcastle County Free Library, 10th & he will attend Signal Communications Market St., Wilmington, Delaware. Her Materials School for the next six months. Around work entails dealing with children, driv­ ACME SUPPLY CO. June he expects to be leaving for an ing a bookmobile to rural areas and overseas destination. telling stories to rural children. Anna’s Summer & South Sts. Richard M. Smith is employed as a home address is c/o F. L. Dupree, Faulk B angor. M e. claims representative for Liberty Mutual T. M. Hersey ’34, Manager Road, Boothwynn, Pa. Philip Johnson ’43, Sales Engr . Insurance Company at the Boston Office. 1947 Mrs. Paul Dowe Dick “threw” a, grand party at his W el­ (Peg Googins) lesley, Massachusetts, home following the Turner, Maine Maine-Northeastern football game last Next Reunion June 10, 11, 12 October. Among Maine alumni and stu­ Bangor Furniture Co. The months certainly roll around quick­ dents attending were Claude Chittick ’48, ly, don’t they? Here it is nearly the last who is working in the Business Sales Complete House Furnishers of February. We have had a wonderful Department of Liberty Mutual in the 84-88 Hammond Street winter, haven’t we? Boston home office: Did any of you get to the University Bangor, Maine Carolyn Foley—Kayo, that is—is liv­ for the Winter Carnival? I didn’t of ing at the Franklin Square House in course, but would love to have gone. It Boston and is working as a service sounded wonderful. representative for the New England Tele­ Well, there is quite a bit of news to phone and Telegraph Company in Cam report, and thanks loads to all of you bridge. She was on campus for Intra­ HAYNES & CHALMERS CO. who have written. Everyone appreciates mural Ball February 21st to hand her A. S. Chalmers ’05, Treas. the bits of news, I know. crown over to the New Winter Carnival Had a card from Alberta “Tunny” Queen, Mary Marsden. HARDWARE Haines. She is in Massachusetts where I think it’s a wonderful idea for all BANGOR MAINE she is teaching the first grade and likes you people to write me letters. Keep it a lot. She expects to get her master’s them pouring in—I could even handle one degree from Maine in June. Her address a week. You may as well write to some is 10 Norwood Ave., Manchester, Mass. of these other people, too, while you’re Also, had a card from Yvette Plent about it. W e’d all like some letters. DAKIN’S quite some time ago. She is in Detroit, Sporting Goods Mich. She said that she ran into Merle Camera Supplies Goff and Frank Haines there in Detroit. What — Maine Alumni Dinner I haven’t the slightest idea what Yvette When — April 23, 1949— 6:30 p.m. Shep Hurd T7 M. A. Hurd ’26 is doing, but will let you know as soon as Where— Hotel Beaconsfield Bangor Waterville I find out. Her address is 2530 Second Blvd., Detroit, Mich. Beacon St., Brookline.

THE MAINE ALUMNUS 22 MARCH, 1949 He Helps to Get the Message. Through

ILLUSTRATION BY NORMAN ROCKWELL

Along the highways of speech, in every part of the country, thousands of Bell telephone linemen help to keep your tele­ phone service good — and make it better. They are on the job to maintain unin­ terrupted service over millions of miles of wire and cable — repair trouble when it occurs and try to anticipate it before it occurs. They are the men who push forward the lines of communication to new places and new people — through cities and towns, across deserts, under rivers and over mountain tops. By breaking all con- struction records since the war, they have played an important part in the constant improvement in telephone service. In the everyday doing of the job, as in the dramatic emergencies of fire and storm, the telephone linemen help to get the message through.

BELL TELEPHONE SYSTEM R eproduction from a coLor print, from a series,."Early Landmarks of Portland.” Copyright 1945 The canal National Bank of Portland. Portland. Maine

The Deering Mansion

This fine old house, one of the few early mansions of Portland retaining land in the Deering farm when the house was built and from a wharf at its original structural design and features unchanged, stands on land which the edge of the front lawn James Deering could sail his ships down the was part of th e Captain Anthony Brackett farm. Here were fought the cove to the open sea. The cove has since beer filled in but there are in earliest and bloodiest of the long series of Indian battles. Here Anthony Portland today many persons who remember a bridge on what is now Forest Brackett and his family were slain by maurauding Indians in the Brackett Avenue, which crossed the only part left of the original broad cove making farmhouse which stood where the railroad track skirts Deering’s Oaks today. inland from the sea. There is an old map in the house showing the contour of the land at the time the house was built. The house was built in 1804 by James Deering, son of Nathaniel, a ship carpenter, who. came to “ the Neck” in 1761. It has been occupied by The mansion was suggested as the logical place for the Governor’s House James’ descendants ever since. There were about two hundred acres of when Portland was the capital of Maine.

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