» <= CLAYTON MAMMEL ROBERT ©. FOULCSTON NOBLE C. GIFFORD DR. H. N. SIMS, CHAIRMAN PRESIDENT Mice Rr SD ean: TREASURER W.L.HUTCHERSON BRANCH CHAS. K. FOOTE GIFFORD BOOTH, JR. FRED STEARNS, CHAIRMAN EARL C. MOORE, CHAIRMAN 2ND VICE PRESIDENT RECORDING SECY. TOWN AND COUNTRY BRANCH EAST SIDE BRANCH YOUNG MEN'S cuRisTIAN ASSOCIATION « 424 EAST FIRST STREET — WICHITA 2, KANSAS TELEPHONE 4-9374 GEO. A. KASSABAUM November ids 1944 GENERAL SECRETARY Mr. "Phog" Allen Kansas University Laurence, Kansas Dear Wir. Allen: We want you to know that we sincerely appreciate the time and effort that you are taking in coming to Wichita in our celebration of our fathers and sons programs on Tuesday, November 2l. On that particular night we have a consentrated effort for the getting together of fathers and sons and we are having 18 dif- ferent banquets in the city and the housing areas. All of these banquets will have large gatherings. From 7:15 to 7:50 on the evening of the 2lst we will have a 15 minute radio broadcast, originating out of station KANS that will go to all of the banquets. After which they will begin their individual programs which will include entertainment, toasts, and talks on father and son relations. At this writing I am not at the liberty to tell you the exact spot where you will speak. A committee will designate the spots for the key speakers, such as yourself, a few days preceding the banquet. As you know, we will cover the cost of transportation and your expenses while you are in Wichita but I would appreciate your arranging your own transportation to meet your convenience and please advise me so that we can make proper hotel arrangements as to your arrival and departure. Also, would you please forward to me pictures or mats for two papers that we can use in our publicity purposes for the occasion. We are anxiously looking forward to seeing you in Wichita. The banquets will all start at 6:00 p.m. Sincerely yours, James M. Williams, JM se Ass't. Gen. Sec! ye "SERVING YOUTH THAT YOUTH MAY BETTER SERVE”’ BOARD OF DIRECTORS WM. L. AINSWORTH O. J. EASTMAN J. WARD GATES L. W. MAYBERRY DR. CHAS. R. ROMBOLD GIFFORD BOOTH, JR. CHAS. K. FOOTE NOBLE C. GIFFORD DR. GEO. E. MILBANK O. F. SULLIVAN O. A. BOYLE ROBERT C. FOULSTON DR. H. C. HOLMES JUDGE GROVER PIERPONT S. P. WALLINGFORD EARL K. DUKE JOHN N. FREE R. E. LIGHTNER 0. A. POWELL DOR. W. A. YOUNG CLAYTON MAMMEL