April 16, 1941

Severance Rural High School
Severance, Kansas

Dear Mr. Burdens

I acknowledge receipt of your favor of the 14th
instant and beg to date I will be glad to come for your cane
mencement address om May 22.5

I drive my own automobile as the State makes
provision for traveling expenses, I feel that since

@ Buick I find I camot operate it for less than 57 a miles
However, I am glad to do this because I am not counting on making
money fron such a venture as I feel it is an obligation of

the faculty to our citizense For that reason I am very happy
to be with you on May 22, Thank you for asking mee

Do you wish the title of my address so that you my put
4t in your progran?

Very cordially yours,

Iirector of Physical Education and Recreation |
Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach

FOAsig