1964

I know you are probably reading this at Christmas time, but I am writing this particular issue on Halloween evening with constant interruptions from various little ghosts and goblins. My train of thought is constantly being broken, so if this column seems a hodge-podge, it is. My will power has also gone to hell and I’m eating a licorice stick which, with its caloric volume, is not putting me in the best frame of mind.

George Linck was married in July to Penelope Wisner of Weston, Conn. After college, George graduated from Harvard Law School and later received a L.L.M. from New York University Law School. He is now a partner in the New York law firm of Sobal, Munger, and Linck. Penelope is an assistant editor in the wine and food department of House and Garden magazine. She received her B.A. degree in philosophy from Northwestern University.

Hold on, there is someone at the door. (Two minutes elapse.) It was just Dracula and Joe Palooka. I got rid of them with two Baby Ruths. Attorney John Peltmen opened up an additional office for the general practice of law in Goffstown, N.H. He presently has an office in Manchester, N.H. John received his law degree from Boston College Law School and earned a master of arts degree in political science from the University of Arkansas. In 1970, while in the Air Force, John was named “Outstanding Young Man of the Year.” He is a member of the Lions Club and a trustee of the Nathan Turell Scholarship Foundation.

The door again. (Four minutes elapse.) The Lone Ranger, Spider Man, and the Hunchback of Notre Dame dropped by to wish me a Happy Halloween. We all celebrated the occasion with some Snickers, M&M’s, and a Mounds Bar.

Mike Reynolds wrote me a brief note. He is married to the former Christine Distefano and they have no kids so far but are hoping (don’t feel like the lone ranger). Since March of 1975, he has been a deputy administrator at San Diego County Jobs for Progress, a manpower agency serving the Mexican-American com- munity.

Excuse me, I hear a scratching at the window. (Three minutes elapse.) It was only Wolfman and Wonder Woman checking out the place. I laid a Bazooka bubble bum on the Wolfman and a Sugar Daddy on Wonder Woman and they took off.

Dan Connelly reports that his wife Dottie has been working in the development of a new ex- ploratory exhibit for children at Boston’s Museum of Science where she is employed as an education associate. Dan’s work with the League of Women Voters keeps him busy around Lynn, Mass., where they own a small cottage in a partially run-down neighborhood (status-seeker!). They have no children but some cockroaches and water bugs. They travel a lot. Last summer they took a bus to Caratunk, Maine, (wow!) where they went walking. Among Dan’s other interests are his job (still at Sperry Research Center).

Something smells like it is burning in the cellar. I’ll be right back. (Eight minutes elapse.) It was only Hazel the Witch, Humpty Dumpty, and the Phantom of the Opera. They were rus- tling up a brew which 1 spiked with some Moxie, Yoo-Hoo, Bosco, and Ovaltine. They loved it.

Garth Gregory writes, “After three and one half years in the Army in Berlin, Germany, I went into private practice (medicine) in Chico, Calif., in January 1977. Just recently ran into Jim Russo at Renton Valley General Hospital (Seattle area) where he is now practicing orthopedic surgery. I think I’m one of the few remaining bachelors to lust after these Chico State coeds (rated fourth by Playboy).”

Someone’s knocking at the door be right back. (Five minutes elapse.) It was only Dick Tracy, Prune Face, B-B Eyes, 8.0. Plenty, and Sam Ketchum. We all had some Juji Fruits, Good & Plenty, and some jaw breakers and called it an evening.

Jim Cornehlsen writes, “My vital signs have changed dramatically since January 1. (This health report was in response to my previous in- quiry of whether he was still alive.) Transfer from Toronto to New York: heart is beating faster, waist is getting thicker due to lunches, ask me no questions, broader from daily time in the commuter train, and my head sometimes groggier than normal after returning from business trips to Japan and South America. Like others, I have come back to take a bite out of the Big Apple and hope it won’t turn sour. I came because of an appointment as director, in- ternational sales, for CBS International Publishing. Betsy is trying to keep up with “Mexican” son age five and “Canadian” son age two. We are living in Rowayton, Conn. Love to hear from anyone at 203-853-7542.”

From newspaper clipping from Sacramento, Calif., reads: “William Hamm, a federal economist and nephew by marriage of newly retired Legislative Analyst A. Alan Post, has been chosen from among 122 nationwide applicants to succeed Post as the legislature’s top fiscal advisor.

“The selection of Hamm, [l’m still quoting the newspaper, so forgive the formality, Bill] a nephew of Post’s wife and an economist for the Federal Office of Management and Budget since 1969, concluded a nationwide search by the legislature’s Budget Committee.” The paper went on to explain how the legislature were so impressed with Bills credentials, they chose him despite possible claims of nepotism. As an analyst, Bill will head a staff of more than 50 deputies who advise the legislature how to spend the taxpayers’ money. (Vox clamantis in deser- to.) Bill received his doctorate in economics from the University of Michigan.

Well thats it. I’ve had a great Halloween, snickers, and you all have a joyous winter holi- day and almond joy.

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