Henry Watkins Doyle '19
Henry Doyle died May 4, 1995, in Little Rock, Ark. He was 98.
Henry attended Little Rock H.S. and Lawrenceville. He earned a B.S. at Princeton. Like many of his classmates, his studies were interrupted by military service during WWI, in which he was a field artillery officer. He served overseas in France. At Princeton he was a member Cottage Club.
After graduation he worked for the family dry goods business in Little Rock until 1925. He moved to N.Y.C. and worked for Lord & Taylor as a buyer and merchandise manager from 1926-29. He was a stock broker on Wall Street from 1930-41. He then held executive positions in Toledo, N.Y.C., and for Orange Crush in Chicago. He retired in 1952.
He was president of the Westchester Princeton Alumni Assn. from 1926-41. He held several U.S. Tennis Assn. championships and was inducted into the Arkansas Tennis Hall of Fame in 1980. He continued to play tennis until he was 91.
He is survived by two daughters, Cynthia MacColl and Mary Frances Foster, and a son, Dr. Henry W. Jr. Three of his 12 grandchildren are Princeton graduates: John A. MacColl '70 p'97, Henry W. III '68, and Peter M. '71.
Henry was always proud of his connection with Princeton and to date is the last class member to have attended a Reunions (1994). At his request, he was laid to rest in his family plot wearing his reunion jacket and Cottage Club tie.
The Class of 1919

Joseph Earl Kuntz '25
Joe Kuntz died July 25, 1990. He was born in Johnstown, Penn., July 25, 1903, and attended Johnstown H.S. and Lawrenceville.
At Princeton he was on the wrestling squad. He worked his way through college and was a captain in the university dining halls.
After graduation he returned to Johnstown where he was engaged in the real-estate business and later was a stock broker.
He was active in the local Lutheran church, serving as treasurer. He was on the board of the Allegheny County Home, where he lived after retirement.
His wife, Blanche Moser, predeceased him.
The Class of 1925

Arthur S. Cherouny '26
Art Cherouny died of natural causes July 28, 1995, in Farmington, Conn.
Art came to Princeton from Brooklyn Polytechnic Prep, where he won letters in soccer, lacrosse, and wrestling. At Princeton, Art won his numerals in soccer. Art left Princeton in the spring of 1924 and took a law degree at Brooklyn Law School in 1929. He practiced in N.Y.C. and became known as an expert in the early years of industrial relations and labor law. He was associated with the law firm of White & Case when he took a position with Kennecott Copper in 1935. When Art retired from Kennecott in 1969, he was secretary of the board of directors and director of labor and industrial relations. Art was active in community and government affairs in the places where he lived. He was always a loyal member of the class and will be greatly missed at our gatherings.
Art married Janet Roberta Little in 1930. They resided for most of their retirement years in Norfolk, Conn. They enjoyed country life, bridge, and a happy family life together.
Art is survived by Janet and their children, Robert S., Cynthia C. Yeaw, and Richard M.; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren, to all of whom we extend our sympathy.
The Class of 1926

Rufus A. Tracy '26
Pete Tracy died Feb. 1, 1995, at his home in Carmel Valley, Calif., after a long illness. He had lived in Carmel Valley for more than 20 years and was well known as a broker in the real-estate field and for his interest in community activities. Pete came to Princeton from Mercersburg and in college rowed crew and served as v.p. of Dial Lodge. After graduation Pete went west to Salt Lake City, where he worked in banking and real estate until he transferred his activities to California in 1944.
Pete married Mary Bevrstock in 1926. In 1943 he married Marietta McInture. Pete took pride in a family of seven children (six boys and one girl). He liked to note that it made life interesting having children with an age span such that when the oldest was a senior at Stanford, the youngest was entering grammar school. Pete also took pride in Princeton and was ever a loyal member of the class. He is survived by five sons (including David H. '57); a daughter, Elizabeth Tracy Van Popering; 18 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. To all we extend our sympathy.
The Class of 1926

John E. Damerel Jr. '27
Jack Damerel died Aug. 12, 1995, in Richmond Convalescent Center.
Jack came to us from Erasmus H.S. At Princeton he was polo manger and a member of the University Band, the orchestra, Triangle Club, ROTC Officers Club, and Arbor Inn. After graduation he worked for Macy's until 1943, for J. N. Adams department store in Buffalo until 1946, and then for Thalheimer Bros. in Richmond. In 1955 he became personnel director for the city of Richmond, from which position he retired in 1970.
In Richmond he was chairman of the board of deacons of Westover Baptist Church. He served as a director of the American Red Cross and of the Richmond Metropolitan Blood Service. He was active with the American Historical Society and the Richmond Civil War Round Table. Walking one day each week, over the course of 16 years, he covered 9,000 miles, following the local routes of a Revolutionary or Civil War army.
He married Kathryn Smith in 1929. She survives him as do two daughters, Emily King and Lois Rucker, and two sons, John III and G. P. "Tony" '52. To them, our class extends its sympathy.
The Class of 1927

Alexander B. Hawes '27
Alec Hawes died July 31, 1995, at his summer home in Little Compton, R.I. His permanent home was in Washington, D.C.
Alec came to us from Tabor Academy and Roxbury Latin Schools. At Princeton he won the War Memorial Prize Scholarship and was a member of Whig Hall. He left Princeton in June 1925 to work with the Harvard Expedition in Egypt; he then transferred to Harvard, from which he graduated in 1928. He graduated from Harvard Law School in 1931.
Alec considered himself a Harvard man and took no part in Princeton activities after 1925.
The following notes are taken from his obituary in the N.Y. Times of Aug. 2: "He served on Franklin Roosevelt's Federal Trade Commission and National Labor Relations Board, resigning from the latter in 1948. In 1944, as a staff member of the U.N.'s rehabilitation and relief agency, he negotiated relief agreements with Italy. After WWII, he practiced law with the firm of Fowler, Leva, Hawes & Symington in Washington, D.C., and served as general counsel for CARE for many years."
His first wife, Elizabeth, died in 1975. He is survived by his second wife, Rosalie; four children; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. To them the class offers deep sympathy.
We are indebted to G. A. Vondermuhl Jr., '35 for Alec's Times obit.
The Class of 1927

Gilbert Pierce Inglis, '28
Gil Inglis died Jan. 7, 1995, in Montville, N.J. His secondary school years were at Barringer H.S. in Newark and at the Stonybrook School, of which he was the first graduate in 1923. At Princeton he majored in English. He went on to take his L.L.B. from Columbia Law School. He married Dorothy "Dolly" Y. Bosch in 1928. She died in 1990.
After her death, Gil moved from their home in Montclair to an apartment in East Orange, and then to the Changebridge Inn, a retirement community, in Montville. Gil was a faithful attendant at the annual class dinner in N.Y.C. and helped with the arrangements. He and Dolly attended many class reunions, including the 50th, 55th, and 60th.
Gil was a trust officer and v.p. of the Montclair Natl. Bank and Trust Co. (later taken over by Chemical Bank) and was trust consultant to the Bloomfield Savings Bank. He was also a partner in the law firm of Griggs, Baldwin, and Baldwin.
His chief avocation was playing bridge, and he was active in the Union League Club of New York, playing on the bridge team, chairman of the card committee, and president in 1972 and 1973.
The Class of '28 had great respect and affection for Gil and will miss his congenial friendship.
The Class of 1928

Carl Rudolf Peterson '28
Carl Rudolf Peterson, prominent tax lawyer in Washington, D.C., died June 8, 1995, at Sibley Memorial Hospital. His wife of more than 60 years, who suffered from Parkinson's disease, died June 12; they were buried together in Clifton, N.J.
Pete graduated from Montclair H.S. At Princeton he majored in politics, was a member of the board of the Princetonian, and belonged to Key and Seal Club. He earned his law degree from Columbia in 1931.
After being with a law firm in N.Y.C. for a few years, Pete lived in Washington for 58 years. He was chief counsel in what is now the IRS and was in the law firm of Alvord & Alvord. In 1950 he and three associates founded the law firm of Lee, Toomey & Kent. He was a senior partner and retired in 1978. He was well known and respected for his keen insight and strong character. He was a member of the American Law Institute and its advisory committee on the internal revenue codes.
Pete married Dorothy McNichols July 7, 1934. They are survived by a sister, Elsa; a brother, Alfred; and a daughter, Elsa P. Gibson. Another brother was G. Fredrick '35, deceased. Pete's love for Princeton was emphasized at the memorial service by his sister, Elsa. A colleague, speaking at the memorial service, also said, "Princeton was high on his list of interests. Few graduates were more loyal to their alma mater. Pete will be remembered as someone who lived his life with what the Greeks called arete-a word meaning excellence-and with courage, integrity, and love." Pete attended the 50th reunion of our class, and served on the schools committee of the Princeton Club of Washington.
The profound sympathy of the class is extended to the surviving members of his family.
The Class of 1928

William Shryock Renchard '28
Bill Renchard died July 4, 1994, following a stroke at Glen Cove Hospital. He graduated from Trenton H.S., and at Princeton he majored in economics and was a member of Arbor Inn.
After two years with the Natl. Bank of Commerce, he spent 48 years with Chemical Bank of New York. He rose from a clerk in the coupon department to be v.p., chairman of the board, and chairman of its executive committee. He retired in 1978. He was, for more than 40 years, on the board of the Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital. He was a member of the Episcopal Church.
Bill was a lieutenant in the Naval Reserve from 1943-45, working in Washington, D.C., and N.Y.C. on the renegotiating of government contracts.
Bill married Alice Fleming in 1935. He is survived by her; three daughters, Jeanie Renchard-Adcock, Christine Huffman, and Cynthia French; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A brother was the late John W. '28. George W. '30, deceased, was a cousin.
Bill was a longtime pillar of the Class of '28, and treasurer of the class from 1988 to his death. All of us admired Bill as a man of vision and purpose, a man committed to helping people in need, as well as a loyal friend. Our sincere sympathy is with his wife and family.
The Class of 1928

Percy Sacret Young Jr. '28
Percy Young died Feb. 19, 1995, at his home in Gillette, N.J. He had suffered from cancer, and, although confined to his bed, successfully continued his work as class agent.
He prepared for college at Exeter, and at Princeton ran cross-country, majored in history, and was a member of Gateway Club. He spent his career in the bond department of Prudential Insurance Co. and became general investment manager. He served during WWII as a lieutenant commander in the USNR, and was stationed in both the Caribbean and the Pacific.
Percy's avocation was walking trips abroad, together with ocean voyages, to reach many parts of the British Isles and Europe. Asked why he visited the Queen Charlotte Islands off the shore of British Columbia, he replied simply, but adequately, "They were there on the map, and I had never been there!"
He married Patricia Anne Postley in 1946. They had two sons, Percy III and James. Three brothers followed him to Princeton, George '32, William '33, and Thomas '37, and several nephews were at Princeton in the 1960s.
Percy served on the executive committee of the class, attended class affairs, was an Annual Giving chairman, and class agent. We will miss this quiet, loyal, unassuming classmate, and will be inspired by his constant love of Princeton.
The Class of 1928.

John Berlin Johnson '29
Johnny died Apr. 30, 1995. He prepared for college at Bordentown Military Institute and Montclair Academy. After two years with Loft Candy, Johnny's entire business career was with J. C. Penney Co., much of the time as a buyer.
His earlier tennis gave way to boating, and he was very active in the Coral Ridge Yacht Club, and served as commander of the Coral Ridge Power Squadron. In 1932 he married Gertrude Baker.
He is survived by a brother, William, and two sons, John and Gerald. The class extends sincere sympathy to Johnny's family.
The Class of 1929

G. Everett Bond '31
G. Everett Bond, who marketed Chap Stick to the Army during WWII, and hence around the world, died in Lynchburg, Va., July 27, 1995.
He was educated in Brownsville (Tenn.) public schools, Lawrenceville, and Princeton, where he was in the Glee Club, president of Terrace Club, business and program manager of the Triangle Club. He became general manager and later president of Chap Stick and its corporate owner, Miller Morton Manufacturing (now A. H. Robbins).
In Lynchburg Ed gave of himself generously to the community. He was on the school board for 16 years. In the First Presbyterian Church, he was a deacon and elder for many years and clerk of the session for 12. He was president of the Rotary Club, the local Red Cross, Junior and then State Chamber of Commerce. He served on the board of Lynchburg College, Sunnyside Retirement Home, Westminster-Canterbury, and Greater Lynchburg Community Trust, which he founded. He also founded the symphony and was a charter member of the YMCA. He was a diretor of C. B. Fleet Co. and First and Merchants Bank.
Ev belonged to many clubs, among them the Princeton Club of N.Y.C. He was fond of fishing, tennis, hunting, and reading. He and his wife, Lurline "Honeybee," traveled to Europe, visiting their offspring. He is survived by his wife; four children, G. Everett Jr., Nancy Brothers, Helen Reveley, and Anne Gentry; and nine grandchildren.
His special friends and the entire class extend sympathy to the family for the loss of this fine contributor to Princeton and the community at large.
The Class of 1931

Don Randell '32
Don Randell died at his home in Pineland, Fla., July 10, 1995.
Don prepared at the George School, majored in geology at Princeton, and graduated with a commission in the Field Artillery Reserve. In 1941 he married Patricia Crandon. He earned a certified financial analyst degree, and in his early career handled investments at U.S. Trust Co. in N.Y.C.
During WWII, he was called to Washington, D.C., but later requested a transfer to the fighting and joined the 26th Division Artillery serving under Gen. George S. Patton. After the war and retiring from the army, Col. Randell worked as an analyst for the oil-and-gas industry on Wall Street.
In the 1960s when retirement was near, Don settled on the west coast of Florida in Pineland, on Pine Island. He became involved politically and brought in a real concern for the area's environment long before that was fashionable. He was a good man-a visionary who was honest and very tough.
Don's land holdings on Pine Island included an important Calusa Indian and pre-Calusan archaeological site and shell mounds. He became widely known for his outstanding contributions to the study of Florida archaeology, and he was responsible for the beginning of the southwest Florida archaeological project in 1983.
Don loved Princeton and was active in the Princeton Club of Southwest Florida. He often spoke fondly of his classmates and his love for the university. He will be missed by us all and by his friends.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia; sons Crandon and Ricky; daughter Debbie; and three grandchildren.
The Class of 1932

Henry Tucker Robertson '33
Robbie Robertson died Jan. 16, 1994, in Sante Fe., N. Mex. He had suffered from a lung disorder for some years.
Robbie came to Princeton from the Webb School in California. He was an energetic and active member of our class. He rowed on the 150-pound crew, participated in 150-pound football, and was a member of Campus Club.
After graduation he worked in China and India for the family business, E. T. Robertson & Sons, Intl. Cotton Controllers, which certifies the quality and quantity of cotton shipments from ports around the world. He took time out to teach at Webb School for two years, 1941-43, and then worked for OSS during the war. After the war, he was a rancher near Scottsdale, Ariz., for five years, and then he joined the State Dept.and served for five years in India.
He then rejoined the family business, was stationed in Japan for 10 years, and then moved to Boston, Mass., in 1967 to become president of the company. He remained in that post until he retired in 1971, at which point he moved to Santa Fe.
His athletic skills remained with him and he was an excellent and enthusiastic golfer and skier well into retirement. His wife, Pauline, died several years before he did. He is survived by his son, Douglas, and by daughter Carole, who helped with this report and whose husband is Phillip Coviello '65.
The Class of 1933

Barry Brown '36
Barry died July 3, 1995, in Arlington, Va., after surgery for an aortic aneurysm. He was 80.
He prepared at Moses Brown School in Providence, R.I. At Princeton he majored in history and was a member of Cannon Club. He was also a graduate of Columbia's School of Journalism.
His first job was with the news magazine Pathfinder in Washington, D.C. In 1942 he joined the Journal Bulletin of Providence, after having worked briefly for the Hornell (N.Y.) Evening Tribune. He served with the Army Transport Command in Greenland during WWII, then as a cryptographic officer in Iceland, England, and France. He retired from active duty as a captain.
In 1946 he returned to Providence writing editorials and news columns for the Journal Bulletin. During 1951-52, he was a Nieman Fellow at Harvard. In 1962 Barry settled in Washington, D.C., as a columnist and news analyst for the Voice of America, then did the same type of work for the U.S. Information Agency. He retired in 1980.
Barry is survived by his wife, Roberta, whom he married in 1946; sons David S., Jonathon B., and Victor D.; a daughter, Mrs. William O. Fink; and four grandchildren.
We will miss this friend and classmate.
The Class of 1936

Garret James Garretson II '36
Garry died June 1, 1995. He was 81 and lived in Greens Farms, Conn. His father was attorney James '07. Garry prepared at the Loomis School. At Princeton he majored in modern languages and was a member of Tower Club.
During WWII, he enlisted in the Army as a private and rose through the ranks to major. He was awarded two battle stars and the Bronze Star during service in the European theater.
He spent most of his business career with Turner Halsey Co. of N.Y.C., becoming v.p. and director. He was a former trustee of Beekman-Downtown Hospital of N.Y.C. and was a past chairman of Opportunity Shop (associated with the Community Service Society). He was a member of Mayflower Descendants, the Holland Society, the Pilgrim Society, and the Union Club of N.Y.C. His hobbies were golf and the piano.
Garry was predeceased by his wife, Virginia, and his twin brother, S. Baldwin '36. He is survived by his sister, Juliet G. Hollister; step-son Harden L. Crawford; and step-grandchildren Harden Crawford IV and Virginia C. Pierrepont. Garry was a loyal Princetonian and will be missed.
The Class of 1936
Paul Munde Hancock '36
Paul died June 13, 1995, after a long illness had confined him to a wheelchair. He graduated from Phillips Exeter, and at Princeton he majored in political science and was a member of Tiger Inn.
Before serving in WWII, he spent three years in Rome with a petroleum engineering company. During the war, he served four years in the Office of War Information.
He joined the Mutual Broadcasting System as director of station research. Next he spent 16 years with NBC managing network franchising. He then spent some time with Time-Life developing new franchises, and started a small cable system in Maine. In 1974 he founded the successful New Milford (Conn.) Cablevision Co., which he sold in 1992. Paul was a leader in the cablevision industy.
He was president of both the New Milford Chamber of Commerce and United Fund, and he chaired New Milford's 275th-anniversary celebration. Paul served extremely well as our class president from 1986-91. He edited and published our excellent 50th yearbook. Late in life, he founded the Lifebridge Foundation.
Paul is survived by his wife, Evelyn, whom he married in 1942; a daughter, Barbara L. Overy; a brother, David; and a sister, Mrs. Schroeder Burnham.
Here was a man of creative talent who loved Princeton and his class. He will be long remembered.
The Class of 1936

William James Harrison Jr. '36
Bill, a longtime resident of Spokane, Wash., died Apr. 6, 1995. He was 81. He prepared at Lawrenceville. At Princeton he majored in political science and was a member of Campus Club, where he was v.p.
For twenty years, he was a senior v.p. and regional manager of the Prudential Insurance Co., with which he was associated for over 35 years. He retired to Spokane in 1973.
He served in the Navy in WWII, first in the Atlantic and then in the western Pacific theater on sub chaser duty. His last assignment was as lieut. and commanding officer of his own ship. He retired from active duty in 1945.
Bill enjoyed summers at Hayden Lake, Idaho, and winters at Palm Desert, Calif. He was an enthusiastic golfer, playing in regional senior tournaments. He also enjoyed extensive traveling, railroad history, and sailing. He was a past president of the Princeton Alumni Assn. of San Antonio and was a former secretary of the Princeton A.A. of New Orleans.
He was predeceased by his first wife (of 48 years), Patricia. He is survived by Madge, whom he married in 1986; son William J. Jr. '66; daughters Peggy H. Green and Patricia Crosson; and two grandchildren, Theodore Green IV '89 and Wendelin D. Green. This loyal Princetonian will indeed be missed.
The Class of 1936

Walter E. Rahm Jr. '37
Bill Rahm, pioneer in the medical electronics field and former Princeton psychology department professor, died July 28, 1995.
At Montclair H.S., Bill was in the glee club. At Princeton, he majored in psychology and graduated with honors. He was secretary of the Camera Club and manager of the Student Theater Ticket Agency.
He started off as a technician at the New York State Psychiatric Institute and in 1939 was awarded a fellowship in psychology by Columbia Univ. He was responsible for the first electroencephalographs (EEGs) and electroshock therapy machines built in the U.S. He contributed to the development of the telemetry of medical measurements while he was an assistant professor of experimental medicine at the College of Medicine at the Univ. of Nebraska 1951-53.
While on the faculty at Princeton, he carried out research in the physiology of hearing and the prevention of hearing loss. During WWII, he contributed to the war effort in the field of submarine detection. From 1964 until his retirement in 1976, he did drug research for the state of New Jersey. Since 1940, he had been president and chief engineer of Rahm Instruments, which produces shock-therapeutic devices, brainwave apparatus, and cardiographs.
He is survived by daughters Martha and Susan, son Peter, and two grandchildren.
The Class of 1937

Robert H. Rial '37
Former Court of Common Pleas Judge Bob Rial died June 3, 1995, following a heart attack suffered while driving in Greensburg, Penn.
At Greensburg H.S., Bob was into publications, dramatics, and was a sport manager. At Princeton he majored in politics and was a member of Charter. After being employed by the H. J. Heinz Co. until 1939, he attended Penn Law School. In 1942 he was tapped by the Army for three years service, partly at Camp Polk, La., where he was discharged as a sgt. and went with his father's law firm, Walls, Rial & Morrell, in Greensburg.
He had many a foray in Westmoreland County politics, winning a judgeship in 1969, the first Republican to do so in 37 years. "He was a great handshaker and immensely likeable. That made him a formidable opponent," said a sometime political foe and longtime friend.
In 1987 he gave his hobbies as "my family and my garden, the law, politics, the Pittsburgh Steelers, my wife's church, and swimming."
His wife, Sarah, died in 1986, and he left three daughters, Elizabeth, Sarah, and Laura; two sons, Hugh and Charles; and 10 grandchildren. Our condolences go to the family.
The Class of 1937

Robert Arrington Burke '38
Robert A. Burke died May 26, 1995, the Friday of our 57th reunion, after a valiant struggle against cancer. We remember him best as captain of Princeton's hockey team and president of Tiger Inn, but he worked for the class and Princeton in many ways.
Bob prepared at St. Paul's School and Hun School. In college he majored in English. He played freshman football and won three letters in hockey. Well-thought of by his peers, he was on our Class Day committee, and in 1941 was class secretary.
He served in the Army in the field artillery in 1942-46 in the southwest Pacific and rose to captain. He married Dorothy, sister of our Ed Burns, Feb. 21, 1947. He worked in sales and marketing for Flying Tiger, Air Freight, Coca Cola, and Bill Feather '38's printing firm. Always active, he played for the St. Nick's hockey team for several years and enjoyed racquet sports all his life.
In 1960 he founded Chemetal Corp. in Norwalk, Conn. In 1984 he sold it and retired, but continued as its consultant.
Bob is survived by wife Dorothy; sister Barbara Tilley, daughters Casey Romero and Barbara Valk, son Robert Jr., and many friends. We send them our sincere condolences.
The Class of 1938

Standish Montgomery Douglas '39
Mont died Aug. 1994 at a hospital near the nursing home in Hollywood, Fla., where he had been living since 1991.
Mont spent the first years of his working career in sales and administration in real estate and insurance. In 1957 he joined the staff of St. Paul's School in Garden City, N.Y., where he served as registrar until 1963. That same year, his marriage to Gypsy Boag ended with her untimely death. They had two children, William and Patricia. Seven years later he married Mary Maurer.
For several years, he acted as superintendent of grounds and buildings for Mary's real-estate units. By the time of our 50th reunion, he wrote that he was retired and still an avid golfer with a six handicap.
Mont is survived by William and Patricia, eight grandchildren, two stepchildren, and three step-grandchildren. To them all, we offer our sincere sympathy.
The Class of 1939

Charles Townsend Jr. '39
Charlie died of a heart attack June 27, 1995, while walking from the Princeton Club of N.Y.C. to Grand Central Station on his way home to Stamford, Conn. There he had lived and practiced law ever since receiving his L.L.B. from Virginia Law School in 1947. He was active in city politics with the Democratic party and clerk of the City Court of Stamford from 1959-1961. An active member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church for more than 50 years, he served variously as vestryman, clerk of the parish, and member of the church financial committee. Morris Teig, his law partner for 30 years, said, "He should have been a minister, not a lawyer. Lawyers develop an antagonistic side. Charlie never did." A tribute in the Stamford Advocate called Charlie an informed and charming conversationalist, a man who was exceptionally pleasant and gentle. And that's how we remember him. His close friend, Larry Ralston, writes, "We have lost a very loyal '39er. In all the years, never an Alumni Day or reunion missed except for the 55th when he was in hospital after being mugged on the street in Stamford. He faced this, as he did all the problems that came his way, with gallantry and grace." Honoring that spirit we bid our friend good-bye.
The Class of 1939

William K. Bennett '40
Bill Bennet died Feb. 14, 1995. At the time of his death, he was living in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Unfortunately Bill did not keep in close touch with Princeton or our class in recent years.
During WWII, he served as an officer in the field artillery and saw active duty again in the 1950s in the Philippines, Japan, and Germany. His later civilian occupation centered around investment banking, where he was associated with Merrill Lynch and later Alex Brown & Sons. For a period, he also worked with the Natl. Security Agency in Washington, D.C., in classified actvities. In the course of his career, Bill and his family lived in over 20 different places.
Bill prepared at Woodberry Forest School. At Princeton he majored in English, was a member of Tower Club and the ROTC unit, and on the varsity crew. Among his roommates were Ralph Harkness, Jack Pittenger, Rollin Osgood, and Dick Kobilak.
In 1942 he married Ruth D. Hughes. He is survived by a son, William R., and a daughter, Joyce Bennett. To them, we extend our deep sympathy and condolences.
The Class of 1940

John R. Dykema '40
John Dykema died June 2, 1995. He was a lifelong Detroit-area resident. John prepared at Hotchkiss, took part in a range of Princeton undergraduate endeavors, and roomed with Jimmy Watkins.
Following WWII as a Navy submarine service officer, and after earning his law degree from the Univ. of Michigan, John practiced for 45 years with the firm Dykema Gossett. High points in his legal and civic career were serving as law clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Frank Murphy, as a Michigan Corporation and Securities commissioner, and as a member and president of the trustees of Western Michigan Univ. from 1964-81.
John was highly respected for his professional and civic accomplishments marked by steadfast adherence to high principles and personal loyalty. His wit, compassion, and understanding reached out continually to younger associates. Among personal interests were church, the Detroit Institute of Art, and outdoor and environmental preservation issues.
John is survived by his wife, Rosemary; two sons, John R. and Peter K.; daughter, Mary D. Orazem; and three grandchildren. Our condolences go out to them all.
The Class of 1940
Robert B. Livingston '40
Bob Livingston died Aug. 16, 1994. Bob was born in New Jersey and grew up in the Buffalo, N.Y., area. He prepared at the Nichols School and at Exeter.
At Princeton his roommates were Burr Swezey, Bob West, and Jack Thompson. Bob left Princeton during the winter of his junior year to work for the Buffalo district sales office of the Bethlehem Steel Co., where he remained for 39 years. He retired in 1978. In WWII, Bob served as a captain of field artillery in the Pacific theater.
Over the years, Bob maintained a keen interest in all aspects of life at Princeton. Unfortunately he was unable to attend our 50th reunion for reasons of poor health, but in the 50th yearbook he wrote, "On looking back however, I will always feel being admitted to Princeton was one of the highlights of my life."
Bob leaves his wife, Vera; two daughters, Nancy Basset and Barbara Ann Gardiner; five grandchildren; and brother Dewitt C. '35. To them all, the class offers its deepest sympathies and condolences.
The Class of 1940

Peter Lloyd Richards '40
Only recently did we learn of the death of Pete Richards Mar. 20, 1991. He was the son of Lloyd '13. Unfortunately, Pete did not maintain contact with Princeton or classmates or submit reports to our class publications, although he was seen occasionally when he lived in the Darien, Conn., area.
We do know he had an outstanding WWII combat record as a B-24 bomber pilot, completing 50 bombing raids over southern Europe. Pete cherished the friendships with his fellow flight crews and kept in close touch with them over the years. A number of them have described Pete as industrious, generous, and honorable.
In later life, Pete was a highly successful one-man business venturer procuring, distributing, and selling a variety of electronic devices to the insurance industry, both at home and abroad. He possessed an unsurpassed knowledge of this specialized market place. Throughout his life, Pete was particularly known for his humorous wit, keen intellectual and business abilities, and sense of honor and loyalty.
Pete is survived by son Lloyd, daughter Susan, and three grandchildren, to all of whom we send our long overdue sympathy and condolences.
The Class of 1940

Simeon Marshall Rising Jr. '40
Marsh Rising died Jan. 25, 1995, in Granville, N.Y., in the house that was his address when he joined our class.
He was the son of Simeon R. '09 and brother of Myron R. '46 (deceased). Marsh attended Exeter and received his Princeton degree in mechanical engineering. He was a member of Key and Seal, rowed 150-lb. crew, participated in the CAA flying program, and roomed with John Peckham and Paul Teeter.
Immediately after graduation, Marsh went with Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in East Hartford, Conn., where he worked for many years and then took a position with United Technologies, engaging in technical writing and editing. In 1977 he retired to his family home, which he enjoyed restoring and maintaining. He also kept up his interest in outdoor sports, flying, and small-bore and black-powder shooting. He was a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineering and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
Marsh remained a bachelor and we are unaware of any immediate surviving family connections. The Class of '40 is saddened at his passing.
The Class of 1940

Robert W. Van Lengen '40
Bob "Bronc" Van Lengen, known to most of his classmates as a brilliant football runner and colorful campus figure, died July 23, 1995. At Princeton he studied Greek, majored in philosophy, joyfully sang in the Glee Club (as well as in the locker room and on the steps of Nassau Hall), and attended the Metropolitan Opera when he had the opportunity.
After WWII, in which he served in England as an Eighth Air Force intelligence officer, Bronc completed law school to practice in Syracuse, N.Y. Despite a growing family and law practice, he found time to become one of the top football referees in the East assigned to the major games. He was also president of the Syracuse opera and served as director of one of the city's largest hospitals.
Bronc's love for Princeton was deep and abiding. He was a member of a number of Princeton athletic and educational committees and had been a past president of the Princeton central New York committee. In our 40th yearbook, Bronc wrote, "I am grateful for the 'good life.' " In turn, the class is grateful to have shared in Bronc's good life over the years.
To his wife, Carol; four children; and seven grandchildren, the class sends its affection and deep sympathy. Bronc's laughter, bubbling spirit, and cheerful presence we will indeed miss. (Thanks to Bronc's lifelong friends, Gene Gillespie and Wilky Wilkerson, for assistance with this memorial.)
The Class of 1940

James Anderson Jr. '41
Jim, a lawyer, security analyst, and one of Houston's leading citizens, died at home June 3, 1995.
Born in Shreveport, La., Jim attended the Los Alamos Ranch School. He went to Choate and was a member of Terrace Club at Princeton. After war service in the Air Force, he earned a law degree at the Univ. of Texas. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi.
He moved to Houston, and was assistant attorney general of the State of Texas, then assistant D.A. for Harris County. He practiced law with the Houston firm of Simmons, Gilmer & Much before becoming a regional security analyst with Underwood Neuhaus and E. F. Hutton.
He was active with a great number of civic, political, and charitable organizations, including more than 40 years with the Lighthouse for the Blind. He was once cited by the governor of Texas for his participation in the drug abuse program for the Houston Independent School District.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria; daughters Gloria Garic Anderson and Pamela Anderson Wallace; and five grandchildren. With them, we mourn the passing of an accomplished and dedicated citizen.
The Class of 1941

George Batten McNeill '41
George McNeill died peacefully Jan. 5, 1995, after several years of declining health, in Orange Lake, Fla.
Born in Haddonfield, N.J., George entered Princeton from Choate. He majored in politics, joined Tower, and was president of the Polo Assn. An ROTC man, he was commissioned a second lieut. at our commencement and was immediately called to active duty with the field artillery of the elite First Infantry Division. He served three years in the ETO and saw action in North Africa, Sicily, and Normandy. He received many decorations, including a Silver Star.
After the war, George married Hilary Ruth Adam and moved to Far Hills, N.J. He pursued a career in the insurance industry in N.Y.C., becoming president of the J. S. Frelinghuysin Corp., and continued later in Florida.
George loved salt-water sport fishing and was able to indulge this passion all over the world. He and Ruth raised horses in both New Jersey and Florida. In addition to Ruth, he is survived by three sons, George Jr., Ian, and Geoffrey; and by four grandchildren, John, Christopher, Rachel, and Andrew. Our deep sympathy goes out to them.
The Class of 1941

Walter Bedford Moore III '41
"Bep" Moore died in his Charlottesville home July 21, 1995. Until his retirement in 1988, he taught in the English department and the humanities division of the engineering school at the Univ. of Virginia.
Born in York, S.C., Bep went to Princeton from Episcopal H.S., majored in English, was president of Clio, joined Charter, roomed with Joe Montgomery and Baker Bradenbaugh, played 150-lb. football, and was active with Intime and the Nassau Lit.
In WWII, he was a Navy fighter pilot. Entering Harvard graduate school, he earned a master's in English in 1947. He was a member of the society of the Cincinnati and of St. Paul's Memorial Church in Charlottesville, where funeral services were held. Humankind has great need for engineers who can express themselves in spoken and written words as well as with drawings and numbers, and Bep's contributions to this end were not the least of his many accomplishments.
Survivors include his wife, Jane; sisters, Mrs. John Will Walker and Mrs. Gordon B. Smith; and 10 nieces and nephews. To all of these, the class expresses its deep sympathy.
The Class of 1941

Robert Bayless Barcley '42
Bob died July 3, 1995, in St. Petersburg, Fla., his home since 1949. He was recovering from cancer surgery and died of heart complications.
A real-estate developer, Bob formed Barcley Builders with his brother, Richard '44, and created Barcley Estates, consisting of more than 60 acres, several hundred homes in St. Petersburg, and many more in the Tampa Bay area. In 1975 he formed Barcley Construction Co. and continued to build homes, office buildings, and condominiums in the St. Petersburg area.
Bob attended Columbia H.S., in Maplewood, N.J., before coming to Princeton. He signed up in the Navy officers training corps immediately after Pearl Harbor and finished senior year at Princeton with additional Navy classes, becoming one of the first "90-day wonders" upon graduation. During the war, he served as executive officer on PC 1205 and captain of PC 1086 in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters.
To his wife of 50 years, "Reggie"; his sons, Robert '76 and William; his daughters, Regine, Nancy, Margery, and Victoria; and his nine grandchildren the class extends its most sincere condolences.
The Class of 1942

Edward Otheman Moore '42
Ed Moore died Mar. 17, 1995, in Alhambra, Calif., his home for many years.
An Episcopal priest, Ed graduated from Berkeley Divinity School after the war and then spent the next 15 years serving Indian missions in South Dakota. His career led to parish ministry in Northport, N.Y., as curate of Trinity Episcopal Church. He then became rector of Christ Episcopal Church in Lynbrook, N.Y.
Ed came to Princeton from Taft but left during freshman year to complete his studies at Hobart. During the war he served as a "guinea pig" for aero-med experiments. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte, and by three children, Linda, Bernice, and David, to whom the class extends its deepest sympathies.
The Class of 1942

Robert Penniman Hulburd '43
Bob died Aug. 5, 1995, at Blake Hospital in Bradenton, Fla., following a long battle with cancer. He was 74.
Bob juggled three careers with outstanding success: all-American lacrosse player while at Princeton, two-time New England Coach of the Year in the same sport, and chairman of the German department at Phillips Academy. He also coached football and hockey.
A native of Exeter, N.H., where his father was chairman of the math department at Phillips, Bob graduated from Princeton cum laude and joined the Navy. Discharged as a lieut. j.g. in 1946, Bob was to make a total of 88 channel crossings aboard various landing craft. His LST was the second ship to land on the Normandy beaches June 6, 1944.
Bob is survived by his three children, Holly, Lindsey Walker, Robert P. Jr., and by three grandchildren.
Our classmate Josh Miner, a friend of Bob's for nearly 60 years, perhaps summed up his character and life as well as anyone could, when he told the N.Y. Times, "Bob was one of the most genial, attractive, popular people you could imagine."
To his survivors, we extend our deepest and most heartfelt sympathies.
The Class of 1943

Charles Randolph Myer II '43
Randy Myer died Aug. 30, 1995, following a bout with cancer. He was 74.
He prepped for Princeton at Lawrenceville. While on campus, Randy was a member of Cottage Club. He majored in mechanical engineering.
After distinguished service as a naval aviator during WWII, Randy turned to work and the support of a growing family. He was affiliated with the firm of Heidrick & Struggles until 1985, resigning to become chairman and CEO of Myer Enterprises. An avid and imaginative inventor, he held five U.S. patents, the last of which will be on the market shortly.
Randy is survived by Nancy, his wife of 52 years; three sons, C. Randolph III, Bentley, and Colin; a sister, Virginia M. Howland; and five grandchildren.
To all the survivors, we offer our deepest and most heartfelt condolences.
The Class of 1943

Albert C. Nolte Jr. '43
Al died Aug. 10, 1995, in Port Washington, N.Y. He was 74. At Princeton he was an engineering major and a member of Cannon Club.
A patent attorney retired from Nolte, Nolte and Hunter, the law firm founded by his father, Albert Sr., Al served as a lieutenant in the Navy aboard the aircraft carrier Lunga Point from 1942-46.
He was active in various Long Island and area organizations, such as the New York Yacht Club and Sewanhaka Corinthian Club, as well as having been past president of the Princeton Engineers Assn. and a former board member of the Theodore Roosevelt Assn.
Al is survived by his wife, Mary; previous wife Anne; three daughters, Susan Wist, Leslie Armstrong, and Betsy Brown; a brother, Robert; and five grandchildren.
To the entire family, we offer our most sincere condolences.
The Class of 1943

Haugan Weld Figgis '45
Haugan Weld Figgis died Apr. 26, 1995, at Leelanau Memorial Hospital Care Center in Michigan, after a battle with cancer.
Fig, after enrolling in M.I.T., transferred to Princeton in the fall of 1941, joining our large Lawrenceville contingent. Fig's Princeton career, as was the case with many of his classmates, was terminated early on by service as a lieut. in the Air Force, where he served as a fighter pilot in the European theater, and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. He did not return to Princeton after the war, but received his degree from M.I.T. and asked that his name be removed from the university rolls. Accordingly, the class lost contact with him.
He married Hope Delbridge, who survives along with two daughters, Maggie Figgis and Jan Ellen Dahlheim; as well as a son, Robert F.; a brother, John M.; and two grandchildren.
The class regrets that the combination of military service and graduation from a different alma mater caused loss of contact with this classmate after his departure from Princeton. We extend our sincere sympathies to his family.
The Class of 1945

Augustus Robert Towers Jr. '45 *52
Professor Bob Towers died May 2, 1995, at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, of pancreatic cancer.
Bob entered Princeton from St. Christopher's in Richmond and was a member of Cloister Inn.
He served in the field artillery in WWII and later became vice-consul for the U.S. in Calcutta. He earned his Princeton degree summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, earning his master's in 1949 and doctorate in 1952.
After teaching at Princeton, he taught for many years at Queens College (C.U.N.Y.) and finally at Columbia, where he directed the graduate writing program.
Bob published two well-received novels, The Necklace of Kali in 1960 and The Monkey Watcher in 1964. He met his wife, Patricia Locke, in Maine, and she notes that she was so taken with his gift of his second book that she married him! She continues her career as features editor of Elle magazine. Bob published a third book, The Summoning, in 1983 and continued his book reviews for the N.Y. Times, the N. Y. Review of Books, and other publications until his death.
Bob also is survived by his daughter, Sarah, by a brother, Thomas R., and a sister, Margaret Talman. To Pat and to the family, the class extends its sympathy on the loss of this distinguished classmate.
The Class of 1945

Peter Garthwaite Smith '46
The class lost one of its great leaders when Pete Smith died Aug. 16, 1995, at his home in Birmingham after a courageous, eight-year battle with cancer.
Pete grew up in South Orange, N.J., and graduated from the Northwood School and Exeter. Pete served in the Army Weather Service during the war in the Pacific Theater and returned to the campus in the spring of 1946.
Pete played 150-lb. football, joined Whig-Clio, and graduated in 1948 with honors from the Woodrow Wilson School. After graduating from Yale Law School, Pete practiced for three years in N.Y.C. before joining the Southern Natural Gas Co. as an associate. He became president of Southern Natural Gas and vice-chairman of its parent organization, Sonat. He retired in 1985.
Pete was chairman of the Univ. of Alabama's capital campaign. He was sr. warden of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, chairman of the Alabama School of Fine Arts, and president of the Birmingham Festival of Arts.
Pete was class secretary from 1981-86, president from 1986-91, and was chairman-elect of the Alumni Council. In 1994 Pete received the Distinguished Alumnus award given annually by the Alumni Council. Even within days of his death, Pete continued to help with plans for our 50th reunion.
Pete leaves wife Nancy, daughters Amy Scott and Abigail Kropp, sons Tony and Tom, and nine grandchildren. We send our sympathy to Pete's family. We can all be proud of our late president and the courageous example he set.
The Class of 1946

John Purdy Benedict '47
Jack died Mar. 7, 1995. He had suffered a stroke and a major heart attack in 1990. He lived in Essex Falls, N.J.
Jack's career at Princeton was interrupted for service in the Seabees during WWII. He returned to Princeton in 1946 and resumed his pursuit of a degree in mechanical engineering.
After graduation he spent a year as a trainee in a heat-treating plant in Pittsburgh. In 1951 he joined his family's business, Benedict-Miller, and remained with it until 1990, when he retired as president and CEO.
Sailing small boats was one of his lifetime interests, and he was instrumental in reviving Princeton sailing. In 1956 he married Anne Lewis.
Jack served as president of the Metal Treating Institute, the Industrial Management Assn., and the New York chapter of the Steel Service Institute. His work on behalf of these professional institutions, St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Essex Falls, and other community organizations, along with his spare-time activities (tennis and pingpong as well as sailing) made for a full and contented life.
Princeton, too, was also a part of that life. Jack enjoyed his association with our class and, although severely handicapped by his illnesses, attended our 45th reunion.
To Anne and to their children, Anne, Betsey, and John, we extend our sincere sympathy.
The Class of 1947

Robert B. Dow '48
Bob Dow died of heart failure June 25, 1995 at his home in Roswell, Ga. He was 75.
Bob was born in Boyne City, Mich., and began his college career at Stanford. He left Stanford to serve in the 35th Infantry Division in Europe during WWII. After the completion of the war, he enrolled at Princeton in the Woodrow Wilson School, ultimately graduating with honors. While at Princeton he was a member of the Prospect Cooperative Club and the varsity fencing team. After graduation Bob took a position with the family auto dealership in Roanoke, Va., where he met and married Joyce Powers in 1949. The couple had a son and daughter. I
n 1955 he joined Allstate Insurance, where he worked for 28 years serving as regional properties manager. In 1983 he retired from Allstate and began a prosperous consulting business. Bob was active in the Roswell Historical Society, the Roswell Presbyterian Church, and was a graduate of the Citizen's Police Academy of Roswell. A loyal Princetonian, he made every effort to return to reunions and local gatherings in the Atlanta area.
Bob is survived by his wife, Joyce; son R. B. Dow Jr. and his wife; daughter Kathy Dow Godfrey and her husband; and five grandchildren, Steven and Laura Godfrey and Zach, Grace, and Wesley Dow.
The Class of 1948

Walter Hickling Bass Jr. '52
Walter Bass died Nov. 10, 1994, after a lengthy struggle with liver disease. At his memorial service in the First Presbyterian Church in Flourtown, Penn., he was eulogized by Princeton roommate Paul Piret as one graced with humor and unfailing devotion to his friends and colleagues.
A lifelong bachelor, Walt treated his friends, business associates, and clients as an extended family. He graduated from Hotchkiss, belonged to Campus Club, and majored in history at Princeton, as well as managing the Refreshment Agency.
After a two-year stint in the Army's Finance Corps, he tested several business interests before joining TAB Products as a sales representative. Walt spent much of his 30-year career with TAB as a sales manager before he retired in 1992. His junior colleagues testified to his warmth, humor, consideration, and his role as mentor and wise counselor. In addition, Walt performed regularly with the Savoy Gilbert and Sullivan Club of Philadelphia.
Walt was deeply rooted in Princeton, following his father, Walter H. '14; a brother, William '41; and an uncle, Lewis Firey '28, all deceased. He is survived by two sisters, Cynthia Turbett and Nancy Doerrer; a sister-in-law, Mrs. William; and a nephew, William. To them all, we extend our heartfelt sympathy.
The Class of 1952

Hunter Goodrich Jr. '52
Hunter Goodrich died at home in Southampton, N.Y., Jan. 6, 1995, after a six-month struggle with colon cancer. His memorial service was held in St. John's Episcopal Church in Southampton.
Born in Milwaukee, Hunter soon moved with his family to the New York area. He developed a special devotion to Southampton, where he was a lifelong member of the Meadow Club. Hunter graduated from Thatcher and Deerfield, where he played hockey and squash and captained the tennis team. At Princeton his major was in the SPIA. He belonged to Colonial Club.
After a three-year tour with the Army Counterintelligence Corps, Hunter settled in N.Y.C. as a stockbroker. He joined Carl M. Loeb, Rhoades and Co. and became a partner in 1961. The major portion of his 30 years as a member of the New York Stock Exchange was spent with Shearson-Lehman. An accomplished gardener, Hunter was commissioner of parks and recreation during his term as Southampton village trustee. In Oct. 1994, four months after surgery, he and Diane visited the Goodrich Castle in Herefordshire, England.
Hunter is survived by his wife, Diane; three daughters, Mary, Melissa, and Diane Smith; and a stepson, David D. Duke. We offer them our profound condolences.
The Class of 1952

Richard G. Stokinger '60
Rick Stokinger died Feb. 5, 1988. He prepared at Milton Academy where he had been a prefect and played on the football, wrestling, and baseball teams. At Princeton Rick continued his baseball interest and was assistant manager to the varsity team. He joined Court Club, roomed with Ron Long and Walt Fethke, and wrote his thesis for the history department.
Rick loved the outdoors. He and his wife, Susan, capped their around-the-world naval-discharge celebration with a canoe trip at his old camp in Temagami, Ontario. Rick and Susan (with a degree in history from Radcliffe) were highly regarded teachers on Boston's South Shore. Rick taught at Duxbury Middle School, and Susan at Hanover H.S.
The class regrets not seeing more of this quiet gentleman over the years and sends their deepest sympathy to his family: Susan, Mary Jane Caldwell Greeley, Holly A. Getch '82, Dr. Christopher C. Getch '84, and his parents Mr. and Mrs. Herbert G., now retired from Milton Academy, where they were faculty members.
The Class of 1960

Peter Fitzpatrick '68
Peter Fitzpatrick died of a heart ailment Aug. 3, 1995, a few weeks after his 50th birthday.
Since 1993 he had been a partner, specializing in international corporate law, in the Washington, D.C., law firm of Lipsen, Hamberger & Fitzpatrick. A graduate of Virginia Law School, Pete had practiced law in N.Y.C. and Richmond before moving to the D.C. area in 1989. He also served in the administrations of Virginia governors Gerald Baliles and Linwood Holton.
Fitz prepped at Woodberry Forest School (winning a Virginia state wrestling championship), wrote his history thesis for Professor Duberman, was Orange Key secretary, and a member of Cottage.
In recent years, his public-interest activities included acting as special counsel to the Virginia governor's defense- conversion commission, serving on the boards of the Virginia Air and Space Center, the Northern Virginia Technology Council, the Virginia District Export Council, and acting as professor of technology and trade at George Mason Univ.
Peter displayed rare common sense, extraordinary integrity, dedication to his work, devotion to his family, and loyalty to his friends. The class mourns the premature passing of such a wonderful Princetonian and sends its deepest sympathy to his wife, Anne; his children, Bryan and Lydia; and other members of his family.
The Class of 1968

Eugene Howard Barth *65
Eugene Howard Barth, professor emeritus of religion at Albright College (Reading, Penn.), historian, and retired minister in the Evangelical United Brethren denomination, died Oct. 26, 1994. He was 81.
He was born in Philadelphia and came to Albright for his undergraduate education, receiving his bachelor's with honors in 1937. He earned a bachelor's and a master's in sacred theology at Oberlin (1940 and 1941) and a master's and a doctorate at Princeton in religion. He also completed further graduate-level theological studies at Yale, Union Seminary (N.Y.C.), and United Theological Seminary in Ohio. His long and varied career in religion covered several simultaneous assignments in academe, the preaching ministry, a variety of denominational boards, and authorship of several books on Albright's history.
He is survived by wife Eleanor, three daughters, two sons, a brother, seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. To all of them and to his host of friends and former students, we extend deep sympathy on the passing of this great teacher.
The Graduate Alumni

James K. Batten *62
James K. Batten, chairman of Knight-Ridder Inc. media conglomerate, died of cancer in Miami, Fla., June 24, 1995. He was 62.
Born in 1936 in Norfolk, Va., he earned his bachelor's at Davidson College (N.C.) and a master in public administration from the Woodrow Wilson School.
At age 21, he joined the Knight-Ridder organization as a cub reporter for the Charlotte (N.C.) Observer and became the chairman of Knight-Ridder 32 years later. In addition to his expertise in the media business, he demonstrated a profound concern for suffering by the victims of crime, corruption, and natural disasters. In 1992 he challenged the executives of each of the Knight-Ridder newspapers to start an individual public-service function. Several such projects have since won distinguished prizes, including the Pulitzer Prize for Meritorious Service.
He is survived by wife Jean, one daughter, two sons, and two granddaughters. To all his family, his personal friends, and his business colleagues, we extend our sympathy.
The Graduate Alumni

Alfred Leon Foster *31
Alfred Leon Foster, emeritus professor of mathematics at U.C.-Berkeley, died Dec. 24, 1994. He was 90. Born in N.Y.C. July 13, 1904, he earned his bachelor's and master's at CalTech in 1926 and 1927. He earned his doctorate at Princeton in mathematics. In 1930 he married Else Wagner and together they spent one year in a postdoctoral visit at the Univ. of Goettingen.
He was first employed at Berkeley as a part-time teacher and this soon grew into a full-time appointment. He retired there in 1971. His scholarly work lay in the field of Boolean algebra, Boolean rings, and universal algebra. He was a deeply committed family man and, with his wife, was tremendously devoted to the education of their offspring. He is survived by wife Else, and their two daughters, two sons, eight grandchildren, and three great-granddaughters.
We extend to all his family, friends, and former students our sincere condolences.
The Graduate Alumni