1931

Hal Radin, whose residence in Santa Monica is about 15 miles as the crow flies from the epicenter of the January L.A. earthquake, reported that his major damage resulted from the falling of household items. However, because of the recurring aftershocks, it remained to be seen if they had other concerns such as plumbing leaks. Coming out of the catastrophe well, it seemed to him, would be people in the glass business he will long remember driving down major boulevards seeing nearly every glass window broken in every direction. Also in his locality there were many damaged walls and collapsed chimneys.

Hal reported that his family is well scattered: a son, a daughter, and their respective families in northern California; another son and family on a ranch in eastern Idaho; another son and daughter in northern Florida; still another son in die nearby San Fernando Valley; and a grandson at UCLA. Hal retired (mandatory) from a division of a large firm in the food business to become a financial consultant to problem companies, a business he gave up two years ago. His wife retired late last year from 17 years as judge on the Superior Court, but continues her legal activities and is as busy as ever.

Court Anderson, who suffered no injury or damage from that quake, wrote that his failing eyesight no longer permits him to read books or periodicals, and that he can't write much since he broke his left arm in a fall in January. Otherwise, he added, his health was OK for a man of 87. Court's wife has been in a nursing home for two years. They were married on June 17, 1931.

Mil Hallenbeck sent an article from an AT&T retirees publication describing the activities of a fellow retiree who for the last decade has taken the Grand Champion Prize for his potato exhibits at the annual Pennsylvania State Farm Show, and who most importantly is a well-known farmer here in Schnecksville. How about that, classmates?

Sorry to report the loss of Howard Mason on February 8 and Cubby Miller March 6.

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