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DIRECTORS: OFFICERS:

  
   

S. C. SCHMIDT S.C. SCHMIDT, PRESIDENT
C.J; DUKOES TER C.J. D. KOESTER, ViceE-PRESIDENT
JENNIE Lo SCOTT WM. C. SCHWARTZ, CASHIER
MCE KOESTER SYLVESTER C. SCHMIDT, ASSISTANT CASHIER
TINNIE L. HELVERING MARTHA S. SCHWARZ, ASSISTANT CASHIER

WM. C. SCHWARTZ 4
Mearysetle Hharnsaby

May 15, 1945

Dr. F. C. Alien
Lawrence, Kansas

Dear Doc:

This morning, John W. Skidmore suggested that
I might like to have dinner with you and some of your
friends this Thursday when you come to speak to the
graduating classes at Beattie and Summerfiield,

I certainly would like to be with you, but
last week I received the sincere greetings of Presi-
dent Truman together with an invitation to report
to Ft. Leavenworth on Thursday, May 17, for a pre-
induction examination on Friday, May 18. I went
through this same routine last year in March, and
at that time they let me stay from Friday until Mon-
day evening. At that time I guess my engine was a
little too strong for my old worn out chassis; or at
any rate they said my blood pressure was a little high.

On top of my absence, your # 2 fan in Marysville,
my father, is in Chicago on his vacation. Consequently,
neither of us can extend personal greetings to you
this week.

I sincerely regret this state of affairs, but
I guess I had better heed Uncle's call.

My son John is growing fast. He is almost
three now and as full of questions as he can be. He
shows a great interest in watching football, basketball,
and track meets. Thanks to his mother, I am sure he
has a lot more imagination than his father has. We
enjoy him a great deal.

I send my best regards, and I am still very
sorry that I will not be able to see you this week.

Sincerely,

S. Ope