Cotober 22, 1941

Mr. Carl &. Igel
Supt. Minneapolis Schools
Minneapolis, Ranses

Dear Mr. Igel,

Thank you for your very good letter of the 17th instant inviting

me to be you speaker at the athletic banguet sponsored by your
Lions Club. :

I an very disappointed that I have not been able to address your
fine group before, but it seemed that obstacles over which I had
no control prevented mee

We're planning a basketball game here between the Varsity and the
FPreshnen on Homecoming eve on the night of Nov, 21. This is
prior to our Kansas-Missouri football game. Therefore it will be
almost necessary that I be here on Nov. 20, but I'll certainly be
happy to come out on the 19th.

The state does not provide traveling expenses, therefore, any

traveling we do is at out own expense. With the cutting down on
the only cer I drive is a large Buick. I find that I can not

operate this car for less than 6¢ a mile each way and then I do
not believe that I break even. I make no charge, of course, for
. speaking and if you can take care of this expense, I'll be happy
to come. Will you kindly let me hear from you at your earliest
convenience?

‘Sincerely,

Director of Physical Education and Recreation
FcA/pg Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach