NAVAL TRAINING SCHOOL (ELECTRICAL AND DIESEL) IOWA STATE COLLEGE AMES, IOWA September 20, 1944. Dear Phog:. Just a few lines to let you know I am located back in Big Six territory and to inqutre about things in general at the University. After finishing the Physical Instructors School at Bainbridge, Md. I was sent to the Great Lakes for assignment as that is the headquarters for the Ninth Naval District. Fortunately I have been assigned to Iowa State College. The Navy has a V 12 Unit here and also'an electrical and diesel school. Towa State has a very beautiful campus and wonderful facilities for outdoor athletics. We have eighteen football fields marked off. The indoor facilities are not quite adequate however. We have nice quarters good food, a fine bunch of fellas to work with and all in all their is only one assignment I would rather have had and that of course would have been K.U. I guess K.U. has about the same set up so you know about what my duties are. Duty here doesn't seem like being in the navy after the training stations, in fact it is very much like college days again. They seem to be quite enthused about their football prospects here their first game is with Gustavus Adolphus a week from Saturday. I see K.U. knocked Washburn off with ease. . Thought perhaps I could see the game in K.C. this week but two of the boys are on leave at present. I believe K.U. comes here Uct. 14th. Was somewhat surprised but rather delighted to hear of Mr yuigleys new relations with the University. Heis a man I have always admired a great deal and along with yourself the athletic dest- ines of the University should be 1lo°king up. It is about time to take another class out so guess this is all for now. Give my regards to Milton and family. Best wishes,