Regan Family News Volume 1 #7

Here is the link to RFN Vol 1 #7

The latest message from Mary Farrell just arrived! It reads:

Looking forward to seeing as many Regans as possible on Sunday July 27 beginning at 1 PM in Livingston Manor. Realize that some of you live too far away but we've got some good RSVPs from the Mulherins (7), Postiers (2 or 3), Farrells (9 or more) and Leddys (4) so it should be a fun day. Taking a page from Swago, we'll have an open house starting at 1 PM and ending whenever. Event will go on rain or shine since Mom/Vera has a lot of space. And honestly, who doesn't enjoy a good summer afternoon thunderstorm.

Let me know if you have any questions or answers!

XXX-- Mary

We thank you for those words of wisdom, Mary and look forward to meeting everyone on the 27th. And congratulations on celebrating your 7th year at Consumer Reports! How did we get anything done before LinkedIn?

I can remember like it was yesterday, sitting in our Waikiki rental and reading your suggestion for a family reunion. That was 6 months ago and it looks like it's really going to happen! Thanks for all your work organizing and thanks especially to Vera Ann for putting up with us all at her lovely home. Btw, any Johnstons attending? 

Our thoughts and prayers are with Sarah Postier as she recovers from surgery. I know we all wish her the best and hope the recovery continues. Stay strong, cousin!

This months issue of the RFN takes up back to Thanksgiving, 1962. Scary times, then. The Cuba missile crisis was fresh in our minds and some of us will remember our "duck and cover" drills. I shudder at the thought. Today's students are doing "lock down drills" so I wonder how much has really changed...

But I digress - on to the news!

The 72nd anniversary of Mom and Pop's wedding also happened in November of 1962 and Ross delivered a gift to the family; the famous photograph of the 50th anniversary celebration held at the Waldorf-Astoria. Here's the notice from the Brooklyn Daily Eagle November 25, 1940:

And here's the photo! Thanks Mom for including my picture in the corner. Felt like I was there!

And...

• The Postiers had visitors from California
• Ann Farrell had an important birthday!
• A new home was being built in the Manor
• Arlene Regan reached a milestone!
• And in addition to other news, Ross continued his extensive family reminiscence, this time about living in Brooklyn
• Finally, there is an 8th page map of how to get to the Mulherens. I think this was not of this issue, but there it is. We'll have to have a contest to see who can guess where it really belongs.

That's all for now. Next up: the Christmas Issue!