January 7, 1946 Lt. Dave Shirk Werd 1184 - oe McCloskey General Hospital Terple, Texas Dear Dave: Your very capable and lévely wife was in the office Friday to tell us that you are getting along splendidly. We are. delighted to know this and we are just wondering, while you are be convalescing, why don't you come back and finish your work for your _ degree? . You could do it with little trouble and I am just throwing this hook line to you in the hope that you will see fit te do that very thing. : f Ne We have been pulling for you strong, fellow, and we are hoping that the operation will put you in first-class A-l condition, We are just as anxious to have you back as youere to get back, and I know that is plenty, “ T am sending you our basketball schedule so that you can plan to arrive on the date of one of these games, ~ With every good wish for health and happiness for the New Year, I am ; . + Hissiiely,; 7 _-Director of Physical Education, _ FOAsMF Varsity Basketball Coach. Ence