1938

As I write this Diana hovers off Wilmington, N.C., and the candidates begin to stir up their own storms. When you read this, you will already know the results of both events. By the way, do you recall where you were when the hurricane hit New England in September 1938? I "escaped" from North Station on the last train to Swampscott at 5:00 p.m.

The Amazing Class of '38-1984 Golf Tour played six matches in three states, May to September. The sites and the hosts: Weston, Jack Graham; Warwick Neck, Parker Holden; Cohasset, Charles Hathaway; Duxbury, Brad Jenkins; Hartford, Dick Holt; Worcester, Bob Hallock. Team Mascot: Dick Francis.

At this point in time I have been advised that more than 70 classmates are expected to turn out for the mini-reunion, held September 28-30. Howie Casler won the prize for distance, with Bob Freeze and John Mercer a close second. Dick Francis's report on the affair will have all the details.

Bruce MacMeekin finally brought us up to date on his long-owned automobile. "I'm enclosing the picture of me standing in front of my 1939 Olds, which I bought new as a lieutenant in the Marine Corps on November 14, 1939, at Washington, D.C. The picture was taken March 31, 1984, on my 68th birthday at Morgan Marshall's house in Bellevue, Wash., by Morgan himself." (I have sent the picture on to Dan Marshall for pick-up since the Alumni Magazine will not handle color prints.)

Bruce continues: "It is remarkable that I have never owned another car for 45 years. This may be a record for Guiness. I hope to make it 50. Incidentally, the car has never had a garage because of the mild climate in Seattle. I run it almost daily. It is the largest Oldsmobile made in 1939: a four door, eight cylinder, flat head engine, which has never been replaced, twice rebuilt. I would appreciate some feedback from the alumni, mailed to my address. (3924 Empire Way South, Seattle, WA 98108) Would specifically like comments on how and where to spend the rest of my life: single, good health, no children. All my very best to you."

Job Fuchs, director of the Lane Health Center, Northeastern University (Boston) was honored last spring on Job Fuchs Day. The doctors at the center, nurses, staff members, and administrators were unanimous in their praise of Job. "Too often we wait until someone retires before we pay them tribute," said John A. Curry, executive vice president. "This is a gesture of appreciation for someone who has done so much, in so many different ways for Northeastern. There are not too many people who have touched everyone as he has." Job has been at Northeastern since 1959, first on a part-time basis and then full time. He also had a private practice until 1975, when Job became director of the health center. Job plans to stay at the center "for as long as they'll have me. It is fun to come in every day and face the challenges of the day. I like to work and I like to practice medicine."

"His first name is very apt," said Elliott Bresnick, associate director of the health center. "He certainly has the patience of Job."

Howie Casler writes that "while living out here in the great Pacific Northwest leaves little to be desired, Polly and I do get a yen to return to New England as fall approaches to enjoy the fall colors and to see old friends in Hanover. So, as we did last year, we are planning to get back again this year, and I've taken a condo in Quechee for the last week in September and the first week in October. We plan to leave here around the middle of September, and if we don't get lost en route, should be able to take in the mini-reunion."

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