Class Note 1949
It looks as though 134 classmates are still with us as of late October 2018; however, 20 are listed as “not interested.” Let’s hope several dozen of us make it to our 70th reunion on September 27-29. Dale Jacobson expects to be there, despite having a triple bypass and subsequent infection two years ago. After a long career with Exxon, Dale lives in a condo in Somers, New York, and sounds as though he’s in good spirits and better health now.
George Day is battling macular degeneration while living at home with his wife, Clara, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. George is planning to make it to Hanover with his usual grit and a big smile. Bill Ballard also has severe eye problems, with glaucoma, so reading and travel are problematic. Bill is doing reasonably well, along with his partner, Edie, in Daytona Beach, Florida. His wit and humor remain as sharp as ever, burnished by his many years in advertising and designing crossword puzzles.
Eugene Raymond Kelly died on September 19, 2017, in Boynton Beach, Florida, where he lived. Gene spent most of his career practicing internal medicine and cardiology in Westfield, New Jersey. After Dartmouth he studied at five universities—Penn, George Washington, Columbia, Johns Hopkins, and Duke—which must be a class record for a nonacademic. Gene is survived by a daughter and three sons, including Dr. Christopher Kelly ’88.
Frank Elliot Bateman died on July 17, 2018, near Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire, where he lived. After receiving his M.B.A. from Tuck, Frank ran his family department store in Lexington, Massachusetts. When mall competition prevailed, he operated an interior design firm. He moved to New Hampshire in 1970, and renovated several churches. Frank is survived by his wife, Dorothy, four daughters, and a son.
Robert William Belfit Jr. died on August 29, 2018, near Midland, Michigan, where he lived. Bob received his Ph.D. from Penn State and worked at Dow Chemical for 29 years. He was an avid golf player. Bob leaves his wife, Sandy, son Curt, and daughters Barcie and Kelly.
—John Adler, 1623 Pelican Cove Road, BA123, Sarasota, FL 34231; (203) 622-9069; (941) 966-2943 (fax)
