April 28, 1943.

Miss Geneva L, Oliver,
Principal, DeSoto Elementary School,
DeSoto, Kansas.

Dear Miss Oliver:

Mrs. Allen gave me your telephone message, inviting
me to speak at your BeSote High School commencement on
May 18th at § o'clock.

I am president-elect of the Lewrence Rotary Club
end am expecting to attend Rotary International in St.
Louis on May 17-20. I am very sorry that it is impossible
for me to accept your invitation, and I feel complimented
by your asking me.

Will you please express my appreciation to your
faculty? ,

Sincerely yours,

; Director of Physical Rducation,
PCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach.