BOARD OF EDUCATION FACULTY O. 1. “OSHEL, Director Ldgerton Rural High School NELLE G. CALLAHAN, Commerce and Spanish Cc. E. SQUIRES, Clerk Bus GLENN E. PEER, History, Nelle 6. Callahan, Principal Ind. Arts and Athletics E. R. NORRIS, Treasurer MRS. MADGE R, HOLDEN, Hdgerton, Ransas Home. Ec., Math, Science MRS. NEDRA M. ERSKINE, English and Music. SO, Ae jae Ze ter gilattle? Mey 8, 1945. Miss Welle @. Callahan, Principal, Edgerton Rural High School, Régerton, Kansas. Dear Miss Callahan: . Since writing you on Marah 29th in regly to your inquiry conserning my availability as a commencement speaker’, T have had no word from you. I suggested the date of May 14th, but have net held that date on my calendar since I did not hear from you. | I an writing at this time to clear the matter up, and would appreciate hearing from you. ea ¢ ‘Sincerely yours, | 7 7 Director of Physical Education, POA: Ali ‘Varsity Basketball Coach. March 29, 1945. Mise Nelle G. Callahan, Prinod ipal, : Edgerton Rural High School, _Bagerton, Kansae. Dear Miss Callahan: : | Thank you for your good letter ‘of the 27th instant. I have May 15, 16, 17 and 18 clesed for commencement dates, but I do not have Mey 14. : fhe sehools have been kind enough to pay me $25.00 and expenses. JI would be happy to come to your school if the 14th would suit you. 3 : Sineerely yours, Direetor of Physical Rducation, _ FOAsAH © Varsity Basketball Coach. BOARD OF EDUCATION FACULTY ©. 1° OSHEL, Director Ldgerton Rural igh School NELLE G. CALLAHAN, Commerce and Spanish Cc. E. SQUIRES, Clerk GLENN E. PEER History Nelle 6 Callahan, Wrincipal - ; : E. R. NORRIS, Treasurer hy 2 # rip Ind. Arts and _ Athletics MRS. MADGE R. HOLDEN, Hogerton, Ransas Home. Ec., Math, Science MRS. NEDRA M. ERSKINE, English and Music. March 27, 1945 Mr. Forrest C. Allen Kansas University Lawrence, Kansas Dear Mr. Allen: On a bulietin issued by the University and just receiv- ed here, you are listed as an available commencement speaker. Rik Do you have any open dates for the week of Mag Lt. 4 We should like to have our program the night of May 17, but Y we could arrange to have it any night from the 14th to the 18th inclusive. Would you please let me know promptly if you have an open date for that week, and what your remunerative fee 1S. Sincerely yours Nelle G. Callahan Principal April 24, 1945. Mir. R. S. Bahret, Prineipal, Cireleville Rural High Sehool, Gireleville, Kansas. Dear Mr. Bahrete Clits youl dow: jour take af Mev 80th, I shall be happy to be at your comencement exercises on the evening of May 9th. Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Bducation, PCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. Circleville Rural Migh School R. S. BAHRET, PRINCIPAL CIRCLEVILLE, KANSAS Apr 20, 1945 the delay in replying to your letter is due to the fact that it was mis_sent to Centerville, Kansas. We shall expect you on the evening of May, S tor our Commencement address. Sincerely Se es ae April 9, 1945. Mr. R. &. Bahret, Principal, Circleville Rural High School, Circleville, Kansas. Dear Principal Bahvets | ce It so heppens thet: I do have the evening of May 9 free, and would be available for your Commencement exercises, if you should desire to have me come. I am holding this date tentatively on my calendar until I hear from you again. My fee is ordinarily $25.00, but it is my policy to live and jet live. I would be glad to Imow what you have been in the habit of paying for such services. eo Hoping to hear from you at an early date, I am é f Very sincerely yours, : Director of Physical Biucation, FCA: AH : Varsity Basketball Coach. 7 Circleville Rural High School R. S. BAHRET, PRINCIPAL CIRCLEVILLE, KANSAS UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Commencement Speakers University Extension Division UNIVERSITY OF Kansas 109 FRASER LAWRENCE, Kansas Commencement Addresses By MEMBERS OF THE FACULTY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Forrest C. ALLEN, D.O., Professor of Physical Edu- cation The Way of the Game The Need to Dream and to Play Joun W. Asuton, Ph.D., Professor of English Education for Democracy Harotp G. Barr, B.D., Dean, Kansas Bible College A Friend or Two Cabbages and Kings Vineyards Not Planted Ray QO. Brewster, Ph.D., Chairman, Dept. of Chem- is Personal Education Roy W. Brownine, Ph.D., University Extension Di- vision, Kansas City Center. Life at Its Best E. C. Buenter, A.M., Professor of Speech and Dra- matic Art The New Price Tag of the Educated Man Why Democracy Will Live H. E. Cuanpier, A.M., Associate Professor of Edu- cation Do You Have What It Takes? Its a Lovely Day Tomorrow The Future Is Now Rosert McNair Davis, J.D., S.J.D., Professor of Law Democracy and World Organization Mavup Exusworts, Art Director Lawrence Schools, Asst. Professor Art Education Everyone An Artist The Arts In Democratic Living Wat.peMar Gettcu, B.M., Professor of Violin Success or Failure The Technique of Living Heten Ruopa Hooprss, A.M., Assistant Professor of English On Your Way Food For Thought Haron G. Incuam, A.B., Director of the University Extension Division Our Heritage Education For Leadership Joun Ise, Ph.D., LL.B., Professor of Economics Facing a Crazy World Guy V. Kreter, A.M., Director, Engineering, Science,. Management War Training The Way to Happiness You Gotta Get a Glory The Higher You Rise, the Grander the View Paut B. Lawson, Ph.D., Dean College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Things That Are Worthwhile Frep S. Montcomery, A.M., Bureau of Visual In- struction, University Extension Division Frontiers of the Future F. J. Moreau, L.L.M., Dean, School of Law The Life of the Citizen Gerap L. Pearson, Principal, University H.S. Opportunity, Is It Rationed? Epwin F. Price, M.A., B.D., Dean, School of Re- ligion Youth Faces Life F. O. Russet, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Educa- tion The American Way of Public Education The Red Headed Boy W.E. SanvEtius, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science Pursuit of Happiness in This Day American Democracy and Education Raymonp A. ScHWEGLER, Ph.D., Professor of Edu- cation This Business of Learning How to Live Temples of Democracy Henry Suenx, M.S., Assistant Professor Dept. of Physical Education Are You Ready for Tomorrow The Democracy of Physical Fitness W. H. Suormaxer, Ph.D., Chairman, Dept. of Ro- mance Languages Horizons in the World We Face N. Wyman Storer, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Astronomy Science and Youth Hitch Your Wagon to a Star Frank T. Stockton, Ph.D., Dean, School of Business We Americans Cuartes W. Tuomas, Ph.B., B.Th., School of Re- ligion You Shall Take It With You! The Importance of Youth! ]. W. Twente, Ph.D., Dean, School of Education Humans Are Important GiLBert Utmer, Ph.D., Asst. Dean, College of Lib- eral Arts and Sciences What Can The Future Hold For You? Cavin VANDERWERF, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Chemistry Yours Is the Power Education for Democracy R. H. Wueeter, Ph.D., Chairman, Department of Psychology A Psychologist Looks Ahead Climate and Human Destiny Announcement The University of Kansas faculty mem- bers listed here are available for commence- ment addresses. Please make your selections as early as possible, so that you may be sure to secure the speaker you desire. Indicate a first, second, and third choice. If it is possible to shift your commence- ment a day in either direction in order to secure your first or second choice, please mention the fact in your letter. If you have no special choice of speakers, we can probably reduce the traveling ex- penses by suggesting a speaker who will be in your vicinity. Please indicate the amount you have available to cover the fee and expenses to- gether with the preferred date and other possible dates if any. With this information we are almost sure to be able to send your first, second, or third choice. * Address All Communications to UNIVERSITY EXTENSION DIVISION Guy V. KEELER, Assistant Director LAWRENCE, KANSAS My. Je P. Wellemeyer, _ Wyandotte High School, Kansas City, Kansas. Dear Mr. Wellemsyer: 7 | ie Might I kindly call your attention to the little item of my expense account when I spoke at Suivira Lake on April Sth? ee : I have had a rather bad experience with my Buick. I have. paid over $80.00 in the last two months on repair. I am sure i? you drive a car how repair bills pile up, if your car is ' three or four years old. I have never wanted to make anything ev on my speeches, but since the University and the State do not provide an expense accoumt, I feel that Tf should not be penalised for doing this service. : The way bills have run up, $7.00 would hardly pay the ex- pengses. : . With kindest regerds and best wishes, I an Very sincerely yours, _-_ Direotor of Physical Education, PCA :AH Varsity Basketball Coach. CALENDAR = F.C.A. March 14 ~ Welda, Kansas, Basketball Banquet March 15 « New York Sehool, P.T.As 7:50; also American Legion, 8 Pele Mareh 18 - Denver, Colorado March 22 ~ Gaporia, Kansas Mareh 23 ~ Manhattan High School basketball veanie Mareh 24 ~ Kansas City, NCAA finals March 26 ~ Retaryann party, 6:50 Mareh 27 - Civil Engineering Society, Kansas City, noon, Hotel President, Casey Stengel dinner, evening Mareh 28 - Effingham High School basketball banquet, 7:00 Marsh 29 ~ Shewnee-}ission High School basketball banquet March 50 - Civio Action Council, dimmer meeting April 2 « Parkville, Mo., basketball] banquet a April 3 - Buse & Pror. Women's Club, 7 geome Colonial, "A World in Which Life is Whelesane,. April 4 - Pawnee Rock basketball banquet | April 5 ~ Wyandotte High Sehool, Kensas City, Kansas, banquet April 6 = Burlington, Kansas, —— banquet April 9 - Stockton, Kansas, banquet April 10 e Steekton, Rotary Club April 11 + Grimell, Kansas, banquet April 12 + Salina, Kansas, basketball banquet April 14 = Budget Conference (University) . April 15 ~ Law Rnforcement Committee, Men's Alliance April 16 « Galesburg, Illinois, athletic banquet April 17 ~ Anthony, Kansas, basketball banquet April 21 ~ High Sehool Track Meet April 26 « Book Review, Radio Station KFKU High Schoel Commencements «- May 14 @ Edgerton (7) May 16 - Reading May 16 + Lane May 17 = Beattie May 18 - Swmerfield May 22 = Russell, Kansas, Rotary Club March 29, 1946. Mr. de P. Wellemeyer, Principal, Wyandotte High School, Kansas City, Kansas. Dear Mr. Wellemever: You heave always appreciated frankness. Neither the University of Kansas nor the Athletic Department have the funds for the coaches to make speeches at athletic banquets. A number of times I have paid my own expenses, but I do not believe ‘that you would want me to do thet. I drive my Buick automobile, and while gasoline is difficult to obtain, tires are more difficult. Por that reason, I thought I should write you, and I know that you would want to pay the cost of my trip to your Kaycee banquet. I cannot drive this big car for six cents a mile, and I compute the expense of such a trip at seven cents a mile, covering incideftals and so forth. If $7.00 is not too much for you to pay, I believe that would settle all accounts. Tf am having to do this in all situ- ations so there will be no misunderstanding and no embarrassment to anyGne « : I believe you said that you were going to write me to give the location and time of the banquet. Willi you kindly do this at your convenience? . With all geod wishes, I am ‘Very sincerely yours, Direstor of Physical Education, PCAsAH Varsity Basketball Coach. Mr. J. F. Wellemeyer, Principal, Wyandotte High School, 25th and Minnesota Avenue, Kensas City, Kansas. Dear Mr. Wellemeyer': This will confirm our telephone conversation of this morning. I em happy to change my date with you, and will be there on Thursday evening, April 6th. Very cordially yours, | Director of Physical Education, | FOA: AH Varsity Basketball Coach. o CURTIS A. KOCH, DIRECTOR ROBERT ECCLEFIELD, CLERK eS E. A. WATKINS, TREASURER WELDA RURAL HIGH SCHOOL CLASS A EDUCATION FOR CITIZENSHIP LEE CORDE-R, PRIN-CLPAL WELDA, KANSAS February 26, 1945 Dr. F. ¢. Allien Varsity Basketball Coach University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Dr. Allen: Thank you for giving us the date for our athletic banquet. Wednesda March 14, at 7:50 is all right and we will place that date on our calendar. ‘ We would be glad to have you bring Mrs. Allen or anyone else that you care to along with you. eee yours, py } Cc ee es Ae [2S Lee Corder February 22, 1945. Nr. Lee Corder, Principal, Welda Rural High School, Welda, Kansas. Dear Mr. Corder: t have besh thinking about passibie dates for your basketball banquet, and would like to suggest Merch 12, 14 or 15. If possible, I would like to avoid Tuesday evening. ee ee ee ee ne ee et AAR, and i will be glad to reserve it on my schedule. Very sincerely yours, Direstor of Physical Education, FCA:An Varsity Basketball Coach. FPCA:AH February 6, 1945. Directer of Physical Education, Varsity Basketball Coach. CURTIS A. KOCH, DirEcTOR ROBERT ECCLEFIELD, CLERK E. A. WATKINS, TREASURER WELDA RURAL HIGH SCHOOL CLASS A EDUCATION FOR CITIZENSHIP LEE CORDER, PRINCIPAL WELDA, KANSAS February 5, 1945 Dr. ar Cw Allen ; Varsity Basketball Coach University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Dr. Allen: The Welda High School holds its annual basketball banquet in March sometime after the close of the basketball season. This is a large affair and takes in a major part of the people in the community. It is the desire of the young people and the patrons of the district that they secure your service as a speaker for this occasion, if possible. If you can find time to come to Welda for this occasion we will let you pick your date. Any night between March 12 and March 24 will be all right and the time will be 7:50. I trust it will be possible for you to visit Welda on this occasion. Sincerely yours, Se. ee Lee Corder iG: jb _ CURTIS A. KOCH, DIRECTOR ROBERT ECCLEFIELD, CLERK E. A. WATKINS, TREASURER WELDA RURAL HIGH SCHOOL - -CEASS A EDUCATION FOR CITIZENSHIP LEE CORDER, PRINCIPAL WELDA, KANSAS February 8, 1945 Dr. F. C. Allen Varsity Basketball Coach University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Dr. Allen: Thank you for consenting to come to Welda for our basketball banquet. We shall be glad to give you time to pick the best date to suit your schedule. With best personal regards, I am ee are se yours, Lee Corder IC :jb CLASS OF SERVICE DESIRE DOMESTIC TELEGRAM FULL RATE ; DAY LETTER DEFERRED COPY OF NIGHT NIGHT “it WESTERN UNION TELEGRAM Patrons should check class of service desired; otherwise message will be transmitted as a full-rate communication. Bedford, Iowa Y¥ April 3, 1945 Dr. Forrest C. Allen Would like to have you at Bedford on April 18. Wire confirmation and fee. Le Ac Logan, Supte ROGER UNRUH _-—IRECTOR MAX SMITH, CLERK J. WENDELL SMITH, CLERK DEANE O. SHARPE HIGH SCHOOL, JOINT A GRADE SCHOOL, JOINT 2 TREASURER Pk Solas “Pawnee Fiock Public Schools CLAUDE A. WELCH, superINTENDENT Plawnee Rock, Kansas 4/5/45 Mr. Forrest C. Allen, Direetor of Physical Education, Varsity Basketball Coach, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. Dear Mr. Allen: Your coming to Pawnee Rock was a great event and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you onee more for your interest and effort in making ar athletic banquet a definite success! You made quite a hit with everyone with your out- standing manner of friendliness and your address included everyone and in like was accepted and ene joyed by alis Your story about the landlady--~lirs. Kelley etc, is being greatly appreciated! Many parents have remarked to me how much your remarks meant to them as an inspiration to their sons and daughters] I do hope that you had a safe trip home, and that you are not too tired for your work at Kansas City tonight. Thenks again for everything! Sincerely yours, ela ER Stas. Claude A. Welch CW/a CLASS A--- MEMBER OF NORTH CENTRAL ASSOCIATION April 5, 1945. “Mr. Glande A. Weleh, Superintendent of Schools, Pawnee Reck, Kansas. Dear Superintendent Welch: It was most generous of you and your col | to include the extra stipend, for which I am duly thankful. » I had some bad Juck by getting some water in my gasoline, and when I ‘went on through and past Eaporla I had to eall for some assistance ‘from the Buick people. I managed to limp home, and then took the car down vo the garage and had it fixed up, so I am on my way to Kensas City, Kansas, for another trek. I stayed at MoPherson, got four hours sleep and felt refreshed enough to come on in to Lawrence in the very lovely morning sun. Again thanking you, and assuring you that I enjoyed meeting so many of your fellow townsmen and good friends, Tam Very sincerely yours, ? | Director of Physieal Edusation, PCA:AR Varsity Basketball Coach. Mareh 22, 1945. hire Claude A. Welch, , eh Superintendent of Schools, : Pawnee Rock, Kansas. Dear Superintendent Welch: Thank you for your letter of the 20th confirming the date | of April 4th. I note the time, 7:15 pom., and will arrive : at the Christian Chureh prior to this time. Thank you, also, , for the other information you have given me. Antioipating with pleasure my visit to Pawnee Rock, I an Very sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education, POAAH Varsity Basketball Coach. ROGER UNRUH DIRECTOR f \ MAX SMITH, CLERK J. WENDELL SMITH, CLERK DEANE 0. SHARPE HIGH SCHOOL, JOINT A GRADE SCHOOL, JOINT 2 TREASURER “Pawnee Rock Public Schools CLAUDE A. WELCH, superiNTENDENT Pawnee Viock, Kansas 3/20/45 Mr. Forrest ©, Allen, Director of Physical Education, Varsity Basketball Coach, Kansas University, Lawrence, Kansas. Dear Mr. A liens: Thank you very much for accepting our invitation to speak at our banquet! The banquet will begin at_7B. A Dhigerennencreneemenenney here in had and will be held at the Chri Pawnee Rock. You no doubt will want to bring someone along with you for company, so we will make reservations for you and two extra for the meal. If you should want or need more than two extra reservations please let me know so the necessary arrangements can be made before hands Our banquet will be for both football and basketball members. Or season records; football--6 won and 2 defeats (6-man football); basketball~-16 won and 7 loste=e=first place in Sunflower Leaguee-end place in Garfield District Basketball Tournament. If you should want any other information before time of banquet I will appreciate your requests. Thank you again, and will look forward to the date of April 4th with a great deal of pleasure! Sincerely yours, Be ee S. A. Welch = CLASS A--- MEMBER OF NORTH CENTRAL ASSOCIATION ' March 17, 1946- Mr. Glande A. Welch, Superintendent of Schools, Pawnee Rook, Kansas. Dear Superintendent Welch: I will be glad to speak at your amual athletic banquet project on April 4th. Your letter which was written in such a fing vein caused me to accept immediately. ss“ ss may be necessary for me to drive my car to your place, which will increase the expense, but that has not been the first consideration. -I am to speak at the Business and Professional Women's Glub here in Lawrence on the evening of the Srd and on the 5th I must be back in Kansas City, Kansas, to speak there. So I am afraid the train connections are not of the best. But you may gount on my being present. Sincerely yours, 9 7 7 Director of Physical Education, PCA: All Varsity Basketball Coach. ROGER UNRUH : “DIRECTOR MAX SMITH, CLERK J. WENDELL SMITH, CLERK DEANE O. SHARPE HIGH SCHOOL, JOINT A GRADE SCHOOL, JOINT 2 TREASURER “Pawnee Rock Public Schools CLAUDE A. WELCH, superINTENDENT Pawnee Vock, Kansas 3/14/45 Mr. Forrest Co Allen, Director of Physical. Musation, Varsity Basketball Coach, Kansas University, Lawrence, Kansas. ‘Dear Mr. Allen: Concerning our correspondence of a few days ago dealing with the probability of your coming out to Pawnee Rock to assist us in our annual athletic banquet project. ie Ors Would the date of April 4th be suitable with you? The Pawnee Rock Men's Club, who is sponsoring this event, voted to guarantee you a minimum of $35.00 and if possible to raise it five-~-ten--or fifteen dollars. So I know that we will be able to offer you at least $35, and if it can be obtained this amount will be raised. I do hope that the date and the fee will be acceptable to yous Your appearance here in Pawnee Rock will indeed supplement our efforts in support of education and all that is connected with education. Will look forward to your reply} ade A. Wel CWSa P. 3. +f the above date is not suitable--would you suggest one or two which would work out for you? CLASS A---MEMBER OF NORTH CENTRAL ASSOCIATION February 26, 1945, i I My. Claude A. Weloh, — Superintendent of Schools, Pawnee Rock, Kansas. Dear Superintendent Welch: Thenk you for your very gracious letter of the 17th instant. I do have a pretty busy schedule. The dates now closed are: March 8, March 12-17, Maroh 22, March 23-24, and March 27. I have a few additional letters asking for dates, but somehow I ean always errange to work them in in a rather flexible sched- ulee I have a teaching schedule this next meee but can arrange that also. a After you look over these dates, please chin me an idea as to when you would like for me to come. Regarding fees, my policy is always to live and let. live. ae 3 Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education, \ Varsity Basketball Coach. ROGER UNRUH ‘SIRECTOR he MAX SMITH, CLERK . J. WENDELL SMITH, CLERK DEANE 0. SHARPE HIGH SCHOOL, JOINT A GRADE SCHOOL, JOINT 2 TREASURER “Pawnee Viockh Public Schools CLAUDE A. WELCH, superINTENDENT Pawnee Rock, Kansas 2/17/45 Dr. Forrest C. "Phog" Allen, Head Basketball Coach, Kansas University, Lawrence, Kansas. Dear Dr. Allens Congratulations on bringing the "Jayhawkera" into the lead of the conference? Its great for Kansas to be on topes | Pawnee Rock is a booster for the Great All~American Sport of Basketball and we are proud of achievements of our University in its leadership in this sport. We are planning an athletic banquet for the teams of eur school, and would like to know if it would be possible for you to appear on our program as the main speaker of the evening? : Our community schedule is almost completely dated up, and I am confident that you are also very busy, so I am going to ask you what date in the next month or so would 4t be possible for you to make this trip? Then we would try to arrange for that particular time. Additional--what would be your fee for such anaffair? eee yours, or CZ A / \ — Ciaude As Welch CLASS A---MEMBER OF NORTH CENTRAL ASSOCIATION