1943

Lest should anyone think I insensitively ignored acknowledging the death of "Chub" Feeney, please understand that the deadlines for this column are such that this, the May issue, is my earliest opportunity. Meanwhile, Howie Leavitt did do a grand job in our February newsletter of paying tribute to Chub. There is little to add other than to echo the sentiments of those from whom I've received clips and letters, including many from classes other than '43 who knew, liked, and respected him.

We both roomed in South Mass freshman year. I remember him as one of the liveliest guys in the dorm. He retained his fun-loving style throughout, going on to become one of the most revered members of the baseball community. As Bill Rigney said, "His passing marks the end of an era." We'll miss his loyal presence at our fall minis but hope that Margaret Ann will continue to join us.

Bill Woythaler, born two days before Chub, writes from the shores of Lake Champlain that his next-door neighbor in Summit, N.J., grew up across the street from Chub. Bill admits to having felt the severe winter more than before, finding in-house activities to sustain him while looking forward to spring gardening.

From Mercer Island, Wash., Lee Anderson remembers Chub as a "good guy who had baseball in his blood." Lee and Peggy own a beach home in Manzanita, Ore., a very pretty spot on the Oregon coast, but they are currently embroiled in an unpleasant controversy about short-term leasing.

Bob and Pat Straub, fellow Oregonians, recently enjoyed a winter break trip to Mexico and are apparently doing just fine in Salem.

Do any of you ex-marines remember Palau? Ed and Susan Ingraham stayed at a fancy Club Med there in January, under more inviting circumstances than during WW II. They had a great time snorkeling and harvesting giant clams, and being entertained by three Guam-based grandchildren.

Con and Miv Young, wintering at Marco Island, enjoyed Dartmouth Club of Southwest Florida activities. They saw Ben and JanetEdmonds, Bob and Simone Ott, Fred andFreda Richardson, Ray and Ruth Wolfe,and Bob and Donna McQueen. They also get together with Bob and CharlotteWilliams, visited "Killer" Kane's widow, Marie, who's doing just great, and were expecting Dick and Jane Kimmel for their annual two-month thaw.

Also from the Fort Myers/Marco Island area, Ben Edmonds reports running into the same crowd and enjoying a visit with Bud andBetty Miskell, who drove down from the Cape and invited the Edmonds to attend their summer shindig there, where they hope to see DocFielding.

Dick Livingston proudly announces from Seaford, Del., a sixth grandchild, born to son Bill and his wife, Debby. A beautiful snapshot depicting Dick cradling William John, protected by a huge towel draped over his shoulder, accompanied his letter. Sorry to report that Marshall "Rip" Lowman died of cancer on January 13 in Elmira, N.Y.

Have you remitted those class dues? If not, your response is needed to preserve our solvency. Finally, thanks to Jim Malley and Chick Webb for their good letters, which we'll cover in August. Have a fine summer!

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