November 29, 1940 Vaurice Le Mason Missouri Valley Ass'ne of the Amateur Athletic Union care of imrion He Miller 1511 Baltimore Avenue Kansas City, Missouri Dear Meurices I acknowledge receipt of your kind letter of the 27th instant. Will be happy to see you at any time it is convenient for you to come over with Arthur Spangberge It so happens that plan to be in Wellington, Kansas, on next Tuesday afternoon, Ld Decenber 3 for a football banquet, but I will be at the opening — of the Naismith League in Kansas the night of December 4. If it might prove convenient to you to see me at that time, I will be happy to talk with yous Poerguen -yhoscellysiy attend the Six coaches to SA grosenh and i ox unanabed ts be S6-a0hauaulins We are playing our freshman varsity game the evening of December 6, Friday evening, at 7:30 peme I would be happy to invite you and Spangberg to see our varsity freshmen play, and we could have a good visit at that time and discuss the matter under con=- sideration. This has alweys been my slogan, “Work commensurate with one's desire and abilitye" I have always been happy to help a boy help himself, but I do not put emphasis on his athletic ability, but on his desire for an education, May I hear from you at your convenience. Sincerely yours, Directer of Physical Education and Recreation Varsity Basketball Coach MISSOURI VALLEY ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Warp H. HAYLETT, PRESIDENT KANSAS STATE COLLEGE, MANHATTAN, CLAUDE COCHRAN, 1ST VICE-PRES. 715 COMMERCE BLDG., KANSAS CITY, MO. LES L. WARREN, 2ND VICE-PRES. 1107 LOCUST ST., KANSAS CITY, MO. RAYMOND D. BONOUS, 3RD VICE-PRES. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, WICHITA, KAS. D. KEEDY CAMPBELL, 4TH VICE-PRES. KAS. OF THE AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION Make Applications for Registrations and Sanctions to: KENNETH SELLS, CHAIRMAN REGISTRATION COMMITTEE KANSAS CITY ATHLETIC CLUB KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI HEADQUARTERS WESTERN MISSOURI AND KANSAS MARION H. MILLER, SECY. AND TREAS. KANSAS CITY, MO. Ter eee KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 1511 BALTIMORE AVE., KANSAS CITY, MO. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WARD H. HAYLETT DR. J. A. REILLY D, KEEDY CAMPBELL CLAUDE COCHRAN M. H. MILLER COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN BASKET BA, MEN’S CLAUDE COCHRAN BASKET BALL, WOMEN’S MRS. IRVIN VAN BLARCOM WINIFRED MORRISON BOXING M. H. MILLER, CHRM. BILL LEVY, V-CHRM. CYCLING ROBT. FALTERMEIER HANDBALL JAYLYLE FAUROT IcE HOCKEY JAS. E. GRIFFIN MEMBERSHIP THEO. R. BLAND OFFICIALS HARLEY O. SELVIDGE PLAYGROUND LES L. WARREN RECORDS EMIL LISTON REGISTRATION KENNETH SELLS Sorr Ban LES R. FREEBURG SwIMMING WwW. ROY MEANS TIMING D. KEEDY CAMPBELL TRACK H. W. HARGISS VouLLEY BALL JOE CREED WEIGHT LIFTING GORDON M. STRAIN WRESTLING B. R. PATTERSON COMMISSIONERS JOPLIN, Mo. JOSEPH BECKER SPRINGFIELD, Mo. R. T. J. CARTER SEDALIA, Mo. D. KELLY SCRUTON Sr. JOSEPH, Mo. MAURICE L. MASON LAWRENCE, Kas. WM. HARGISS WrioniTa, Kas. November £7, i940 Coach Phog Alien University of Kansas Lawrence, 4ansas Dear Coach: At the International Coilegiate lournament last year, I spoke to you about the prospects of Arthur Spangberg, a basketball player of exceiient ability. This boy is, no doubt, the best prospect for a college athlete we have had in some time in the field of basketball. In order that I might bring tnis boy over to see you so we might make some arrangements for a part time job, will you piease set a date next week that wouid be convenient for you and convey any other information wnich any help as soon as possible. May I hear from you soon? Sincerely yours, Vawtee) Bo Vaaeer MAURICE L. MASON 4) MLM/aih IRVIN VAN BLARCOM (ACTING) “An amateur sportsman is one who engages in sport solely for the pleasure and physical, mental or social benefits he derives therefrom and to whom sport ts nothing more than an avocation. a Janvary 24, 1941 I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of I will be plaming to see you on the 28th of Jarmarye Will you come in the morning or the afternoon? Sometimes I am called out during a part of the day and . therefore I would like to know when you expect to arrives There will be mo regular school in session at that time, due to the final examinations, and I see no uld be necessary for you te return much before enrollments We will talk over that when you come and I am glad that you are planning to do some: really stiff worke If you will put as much energy into your studies as you will in your basketball, I kmow you will mke an outstanding successe Anticipating your coming, I am, Sincerely yours, é ‘ : Director of Physical Education and Recreation Varsity Basketball Coach FOAslg Mr. Arthur Spangberg 612 North 23rd. St. Joseph, Missouri. Mr. Forrest Allen Director of Athletics, University of Kansas, Lawerence, Kansas. Dear Phog Allen: Mr. Mason and I were over to see you about my entering the school of Physical Education. My future lies before me so I have made this decision. I am going to enter your university, work hard and really make something out of myself. I plan on coming over the 28th of this month. I want to get settled and talk over any ideas with you that may help me. I would like to return to St. Joseph on the lst of February for a Y. M. C. A. volleyball tournament. After that I will really be ready to do some stiff work. If you have any different arrangements, please let me know. If not, I shall see you on the 28th. Respectfully, Lee th > - 4 Arthur Spangber Mre Morris Le Iason American Wational Bank Bldge Ste Joseph, Missouri Dear Ir. Mason: Arthur Spangberg is in the office and he is very disturbed because he has repeatedly written and called home regarding some money that he states should be forthcoming, | It is necessary for him to pay his tuition and his enrollment fees or else he will not be accepted in school. He has no money for board or room and it is my impression that he was to get a loan from youe We have given him work as we have promised and he is doing nicely, but you can imagine the mental state of affairs that he labors under when he is 3 promised money and none is to be hade Arthur called his mother and his mother states you are holding back, waiting on the draft progress or findings. Would it not be fair that you make same decision at once and advise Arthur and me as to what your conclusions are? The boy cannot study nor can he work as well as if he knew things were definitely decideds Trusting that you will let us kmow at once, I an, Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education and Recreation Varsity Basketball Coach FCAsig February 14, 1942 Mre Maurice Le Mason Mason and Mason Attorneys and Counselors at Law American National Rank Bldgs Saint Joseph, Missouri Dear Mre Masons Thank you very much for your good letter of the llth instant regarding Arthur Spangberg. I must tell you that Arthur has been borrowing money fron his landlady here and from other peoples He has been to St. Joseph three or four times and has borrowed money for transportation, but each time he retums without money to repay these peoples This makes for a very @isquicting situation heres é : The landlady hes called me and she, vpom several occasions, has loaned money to hime Exch time he promises to return the money borrowed but he is enpty-handed, He has borrowed money fron students and while he has worked some, he has not worked enough to pay for the money he hes borrowed, let alone for his food and his roan rente last Wednesday, February 12, was the last day for tuition fees to be paide There is a fine of 507 per day for late payment of fees. After five days the student who has not paid his fees is subject to dismissal fron schoole 7 i would suggest that unless something be done at once that Arthur return to Ste Joseph and not cause himself, as well as others he has come in come in coniact with, any embarrassmente , I @m sure that you will wmderstand my necessity in taking these steps. A stranger just cannot come into a commmity without finds, borrow money for transportation and fail to return its especially when it is borrowed froa people who are badly in need of the money and who loaned it on the promise that the money would be returned as soon as the individwl came back to : For that reason I am appealing to you to right the condition if possible. Sincerely yours, RICHARD W. MASON Maurice L. MASON MASON AND MASON ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK BUILDING SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI TELEPHONE 2-1505 February 11, 1941 Mr. Forrest C. Allen University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Coach: os + received your letter of February 10 in which you advised me that Mr. Spangberg's situation was rather desperate on account of his need for tuition and other fees. This will be handied in due course of time. The reason for delay has been the Selective Service Boerd, The Board chairman has advised me that he will inform me aS to Mr. Spangberg s listing immediately, however, I have waited about on@ day and he has promised to hurry the matter along. I have been assured that his difficulty will resolve in his favor, however, I must wait for the Board to give me official notice. beveral prominent Kansas alumni have promised to provide the necessary funds for Mr. Spangberg to continue. This will be done, I am sure. If you can advise Mr. Spangberg along this line I will appreciate it very much. The Kansas alumni here do feel that Mr. Spangberg will make you @ good athlete. He has size and ability which makes him very capable. | Again may I thank you for your personal attention in this matter. MAURICE L. Lk Mageps MLM/alh Lawrence, Kansas, February 21st,41 Dear, Dear Doc;- Enclose copy of letter to Judge Mason which was mailed to him last evening, Wednesday, Feb. 19th. Arthur does not know I sent him this letter. ll; AM He just received a messgae from the Western Union, sending him money to come home on (the bus) I asked him how much they sent, and he said they would ii tell him. He went up and got it, but said they gave . him just enough to buy a ticket, not a nickel more. I don't know whether he told the truth or not. 11;15. He just sent for a cab and is gone. He said he would see what he could do about the money he owed me. He just did not know yet, how he was going to get it. So, I am glad I wrote to the Judge, andexplained it all to him, and hope this meets with your approval. Thanking you for all the kindness shown me and my family, and regretting the trouble I have been to you this time, when I tried so hard to be a help, I remain, Very hastilg, ye Lolurasel LV illite: He told so many conflicting stories. LSaid he talked to the Judge last evening 9 P M long distance and he was coming for him. This morning when he came down, 10 A M he said he was getting some money for his bus fare via Western Union. So, I guess it is better he has gone. Afraid he is "no good" Lawrence, Kansas, February 19th,41 Dear Judge Mason;~- | 4 | | I am sorry to report to you, that Dean Schweighler thos vest for Apthur to return to St. Joseph immediately, try to obtain tine money for school and return Thursday afternoon, if successful. I regret this, as he seems to be so desperately enxious to attend the University, studied so hard, never missing a class, always up the first thing in the morning, no body awakening him, His only trouble seemed to be lack of cash. He seemed to have none at all. I enclose a corbon copy of report I made out for him This will show you what I have loaned him, cash, and also the rent for the room, ; | It has put me), in a very embassrassing position, as I had this money laid aside to run me until the lst of the month. It seemed so urgent, I felt I had to do something for the young man, and when his Father died, he had not a penny to go home. Miss Elliott, one of the Spanish Teachers of the University happened to be visiting me when Arthur | received the telegram from his Mother asking him to come home that his Father had dike. that day. Miss Elliott said it was right that some qne lend him the money at a time : like this. She offered to, but she was all Cressed in enening clothes to attend a tea, and, had to go home, so I loaned him $2.00. more, and asked him tobe sure and bring ie back to me w He did not. 4 thot I had better, send the report direct to “2+ charge of everything for him, I told Dr Allen all about it and he said he had writt@n to you, and he read me your letter in answer to his, and he said for me not to worry, as he knew you would take care of me, ahd Arthur also. That was last week. I do hope you wil] manage to, Judge Mason, ag I will be forced to go to the Bank and borrow enough to do me until the ist ef the month, and will have to pay a $1.00 for ite Regretting the trouble Arthur has had, and hopé ing he will be able to come back, and thanking you in adgance for any efforts you may nake to help me, I remain, Most sincerely, ms Polauaret X Lawrence, Kansas Febrpary,20th, ACCOUNT OF ARTHUR SPANGBERG, ST. JOSEPH, MO. Mudge Mason, of St. Joseph, Mo. brought arthur Spangbarg to our home, Wednesday, Jan. 28th, 5 PM Dr Allen called me and said he was sending him to .our home. The Juége talked to me before he called the young man in, and said he wanted him in our home because the young man was to give all his mind and energy to his studies, he wanted him to make good, and he understood from Dr. Allen he had to blehave himself or he coul not remain here. Rent for half of room for one month, from Jan. 28th to MAKKKX February CBN. cs occvcccvcccccee $7.00 Payable in advance Loaned Arthur to go to St. Joseph, Fri, Jan 3lst,..$1.50 " " for expenses......Wed. Feb. 5th...$1.00 ° 8 " ° eeeoeg bat Feb 8th....$1.00 3 ” S. 2059 BUEN cc cvksviveres * 10th, «os 06 " " he ocd? " e@e@eseseoeoesesvseee " BOS ck cu 03 3 3 deed? . eeeeee eevee ee Va bls os tas 203 " " 8 12th. e¢¢ a ~00 to go to his Father's funeral who had passed away that day. He had not a penny I have also given his several meals, as our guest, because we fejt so sorry for him. Also gave him his breakfast this morning, Thursday, Feb 20th, as he said he was leaving as soon as some money came for his bus fare and I could not bear to think he might be hungry. There is, of course, no charge for these, bui I would like to have the above money, so as to be able to carry on until the lst, when I will get Mr Wellhausen's check, without borrawing from the Bank. Very Sincerely, Februery 22, 1941 Mire Maurice Le Mason Mason and Meson Atterneys end Counselors st Law American National Benk Building Ste Joseph, Missouri Dear wr. Mason: lirse Wellhausen hes sent me a copy of the letter she wrote to you regarding the acoount of /rthur Spangberg e I am sure that you will egree with me thet this situstion has only embagesse@ Mrs. Yellheusen. Are you seeing that the friends of épthur take cere of this indebtedness et an early date? I am still unable to understend why you would eek Arthur to come over under the conditions that you did. Sho are the Kensas {lumi who wanted Arthur to sttend the University and who would feil to help him the least bit? I would eppreciate an early replys : Sincerely yours, Director of Physicel Education end "ecreation Varsity Besketbell Coach PCA tmh co=~ Mrse Eo Le Wellhausen UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LAWRENCE, KANSAS Varch 17th, 41 Dear Dr., Ajlen;- I feel so sorry to be bothering you again, but, if you have a little minute some time to spare, would you be kind enough to tell me what I should do now in regard to the Arthur Spangberg account? I have written to the Judge, also to Arthue, also to his Mother, and no reply from any of them. I really don't know what steps to take now. I re&lly need the money very badly . Miss Elliott was here themother day and she said to tell ypu she would pay the $2.00 I lent him to go to St. Joseph to attend his Father's funeral « I would not accept it until we have lost all hope of getting it from Judge Mason. You said that Arthur had wobked some, and you would see that I got that money. Hoping you will forgive me for taking up so much of your time. and thanking you for everythin I awa, Very gratefully, Mre Meurice Le Mason “Meson and Meson ‘meriean National Bank Bld. Ste Joseph, Missouri Dear Mrs Mason: I have just talked to “rs. Wellhausen this morning and find that Arthur Spongberg has done nothing about the pay- ment of his accounte | Mir se Veltheusen leaned Arthur $6.00 in cash out of her own mesger earnings ond the $7.00 wes for room rents £2000 of this 96.00 she loaned Arthur wes to enable him to go to Ste Joseph, iissourd allegedly to attend his father's funerale I cannot believe that you or Arthur would knowingly feil to answer letters such o6 Mire. Wellhausen hes written after you know all of the circumstances. Thaefore, I heve : turned the matter over to Judge “obert Oyler, Attorney of Lew here in Lawrence, with the intention of mikcting somebody realize his obligations. I need not go to Tebster to get the definition of an impostor because I hove * better definition than one ‘ebster can supply. Very cordially yours, Director of Physics] Education end Pecrestion Versity Kasketball Coach PGAsah cc: Arthur Spangberg April 4, 1942 I em sorry that my letter to “ir. Mason paing youe The last thing that I would want to do would be te hurt the mother of a sone I was greatly out of patience with the way the matter was handled, and at the present time I have heard neither fron Arthur nor fran Mr, Vasotie : Person@liy, I cannot understand how a boy, as old as Arthur, wuld expect someone to seni him through college when he would be getting the benefite I have never had any boy feel that. his athletics could be anything but a benefit to hime Whon he feels otherwise, he is not getting the most out of his plays Many people feel that the Miversity should pay a boy's expenses. I am sure that you do not, Mrs. Spangherg, because the ideals of an educae tioml institution are not to develop athletes; they are te develop students _and seholars and technicians; men who can go out in the world and fill a man’s place long after ethletics ts donde I am glad to lmow that Arthur's going hone on February 12 was: to attend his Father's fimerale He promised Mrse “Yellhausen that he would bring the money back but he did note I wish for you all the oe mother could have who rears & son, but too, I hope the son will be worthy of your lovee Sincerely yours, Director of Physical miueation and Recreation Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach FeAsig Dear Dr. Anything happy to you some Allen;- Lawrence, Kans May 7th. 41 Enclosed find copy of letter written to arthur Spangberg I might be able to do to help, just remember I will be so very do. dust give me a ring. Thanking you for everything and that we will be seeing of these days, I remain, Sincerely, Mrs Edward L Wellhausen is May 7th, 41 SON Robinson, | Little Rock, ABKe, Dear Arthur;- ps Mrs Tailor, Bd Yandeveer and Dr. Allen have 4 j me if I would not write and tell you how very badly they need f the money Ed was kind cnough to lend you, and, as Mrs Tailor had to refund §60.00 during the Easter vacation, she is running vehind and it is getting very aifficult for her to keep on runing her club. You will remember, it was owing to the kindness of the boys in the house that she extended you this erelit. The others had to p pay in advance. I think now, that you have some money of your OWn, Arthur, surely you won't forget how kind these people were to you when . you needed it so badiyy sad will help them along oy sending them what you owe them. I believe you owe Mrs fallor °&.00 and $1.00 to Bi Vandeveer. He said to tell you it would seem like 4 furtume if you sent it to him now, he needs it so badly. . I had a nieve letter from your Mother with e check in it for the amount you owed me, and a lovely letter from Judge Mason thanking me for the kindness I had shown yous Now _ I want you te do your part, and send these people their money. ee ec Looking forward te wearing that you have paid ‘them, and the very best of success to you in your Army iraining, and kindest regards to your Mother, I vemain, : Very sincerely, Ure Edward lL. Wellhausen 1329 Vermont Ste, April 10, 1941 Mrse Edward Le Wellhausen 1329 Vermont Lawrence, Kansas Dear Mrse Wellhausens I em enclosing herewith a letter which ws enclosed in a letter to mo from Judge Meson et Ste Joseph, Missourie The envelope was om my desk and I opened it without first reading your name on the outsidee I am S@rye Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education and Recreation Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach FOAsig Ente UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LAWRENCE, KANSAS April 8th, 41 Dear Dr. Allen;- | I enclose herewith copy of letter I wrote Mrs Spangberg and hope it meets with your eccceeni. I have sent it via registered mail. Yesterday when Mr Wellhausen was at Coe's Drug Store, 14th & Mass, Mr Coe told him arthur Spangberg owed them between five and six dollars. Said just what he did here, he was expecting a check from Judge Mason in a day or two and would pay them immediately. He said he lived like a king. Ate nothing but ice cream and candy bars. We are to give his address to Mr Coe so he can try to get his money back, if he can I wish to thank you, Dr allen for coming to Unele Charlie Wray\(s funeral. It was so lovely of you, but, just those little acts is what makes everybody love you so, lr sage Wellhausen’ I wrote to Prof. Basye you were there. f , Dr Allen, I plan to give up the house the lst of June. Going to try to get a clerical position. That will be all clear, and I can depend upon it, and maybe I will get caught up with my bank & Ed just has one more year of K.U. and we cannot let him down now. Our Daddy is a jewel to us, right now. Could not get along without him. I coumld nurse, but I would like to be with the family evening to get their meals & Plan to get a small apartment. I was a court, or assistant court reporter when I was young, and my short hand is still very fresh in my mind. Even If I only received $8.00 a week it would be a furtune to us. Here our overhead is so high. Prof Basye was very kind and appreciative for our care of Uncle Charlie Again thanking you for everything, and be sure to keep your eyes and ears open for me, 1 remain, He also ordered the Kansas $1.50 and never paid for it Sincerely yours, He vs April 7th,4l. Dear Mrs, Spangberg:- br. Allen just called and read your letter to me. Am very sorry you did not receive the letters addressed to you, and to your Son, arthur. They have not been returned to me. Also, the day Arthur left, 1 wrote Judge Mason telling him all about everything, and enciosed a copy ef statement of Arthur's account. Have never heard from him either. | i am also enclosing you a statement of his account, and » he 88 never paid me one cent either on his room rent, or the cash I was Kind enough to advance him Dr alien called me on Feb 29%h,saying there was a young man * arthur Spangberg, of St. Josevh. Mo., sponsered ty J dge Mason, aléo of St. Joseph,¥o.,in his office, ( Basket ball) and the Judge was very anxious to get him placed in a home where. he would have go obey rules, and the Doetcr hed recommended my home. In a short time, the Judge rang my bell, and speke te me about Arthur, and then called Arthur in. ie also spoke in front of Arthur about wanting hin to study and make good, and I was to let him know if he did not. He then left. 3 | When he was gone, arthur came to me about the room rent, and I told hin it was payable in advance, and he said the Judge was to send him a eheck by Monday morning for everything. friday afternoon he came to ue and asked us how much it wou;d cost to wire home for money, as he had to get back to St.Joe for a Volley Bali game, Set nite. Myr Wehhhausen told him he thot it would be a dollar. then he asked us if we would be willing to lend him $1.50 he wanted to ride home with a Mr Lettg here. We Said we would if he would be sure and return it Monday when he came jome. I believe he returned home Sunday afternoon, but he did not kav e the sconey, said he was the Judge and he said it would be igcluded in hs check Monday. In the mean time he had to look up a place to eat om credit. He seemed not tv have one penny. I called Dy Alien and told him the Boy seemed destituse, no money at ail, @and we had already lent him $1.50 an@ he wanted another $1.00 and he had to find credit for his meals,even. The Doctor said he really did not know the Boy, but surely a mar, like Judge Mason, would keep his word and look after the boy and send him money for his expenses, although he really did not understand it at all, that he should have no money at all. He said to lend him the additional dollar and he woild write to Judge Magon about his desperate plight He did and he read me the Judge's reply in which he said he was sure the Board would act in favor of Mr SpanBberg, and he woulda send the money immediately. So Doctor Allen and I thor everything would be alright. Then I had to lend him exother dollar. February 12th a telegram came for hém and he was sure it was his money. It read "Father passed away , come home please, Mother" He said he had no money at all to go homes A Spanish teacher at the University happened to be visiting me at the time and said it was a matter of death the boy had to be helped. She said she would. lena him the money, but she was all dressei in eveming clothes for a din ner bridge and did not have the money with her, and Arthur had Fi Piece hikes badly arthur was not able to return, as I really believe he would have ep , ' ee e: ~e Zan robes uh Shae only ten minutes to make the bus. I said I would lend it to him if he would promise to bring it back when he returned from his | Father's funeral, He promised faithfuliy, he would. Wiss IEG ee Elliott toox him to the bus in her car. iinen he came back he h Sy had no megey for me. Said he saw dudge Mason and the check | f would be here S$866 $$$sure in a couple of days : Dear Mrs Spangberg, I surely am very sorry about all this and know it must pain you, but as this is my only means of making a living and send my Son through k.U. you will,no doubt see the seriousness of the situation. We had te berrow money at the bank for his tuition, and becauee this bili has not been paid, I was not able to meet the note at tie Bazk, ie is de ev a Junior Chemical Engineer, and I am trusting you to do what is in your power to get tis account adjusted so 1 Gum pay on that note ~ | The last thing Arthur said to me as he waved good bye from the Taxi, was to thank me for everything, and to say I would get | all of my money by the end of that week, if he had to go out and tee. borrow it. I said I expected him to do so, as 1 needed it very Regretting the nature of this letter, and algo that | made a wonderful student and a fine athlete, and hoping to Bear ff¥om you in the very near future, i remain, Sincerely yours, ere herby I am sending this letter via registexed mail, so as to be sure you receive it. , SORTS ‘2. ‘ 9 Sa i de * Je yee % rs sea ie Pi pot Mec IEEE Re acing ty ene fea : ? be s Se ee : fi yong RICHARD W. MASON MAuRIcE L. MASON MASON AND MASON ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK BUILDING SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI TELEPHONE 2-1505 April 8, 1941 Dr. Forrest C. Allen Director of Physical Education and Recreation University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Coach: * received your letter in regard to the accounts of Arthur Spangberg Which he accrued while on a short stay at the University of Kansas. I will make an attempt to contact Mrs. Wellhausen and explain Arthur's situation to her as I see it, the same as I will do to you in this letter. | Arthur Spangberg is a person in whom I do have some faith. This faith does not run to the extent of his financial ability, his spendings, etc. It is in his ability as a basketball player, his character and in his desire to make something of himself. He comes from a family beyond reproach from any aspect. They are good people and if you ever met them, you will agree. I personally did not guarantee Arthur's wellfare while at the University and I did not guarantee him a job and did not guarantee his basketball ability. I thought he would benefit much from your ability as a coach. You were very very fair to me and especially to him in giving him the opportunity to go to school. You did give him a job. That was the extent of your obligation. He was to carry the burden and do the job. This, apparently, he failed to do. de Should not have borrowed money in cash, room rent, Stamps, etc. fe either should have made other arrangements or expected the same from his family at home. His family did lose their father. His family is financially not able to keep him in school. His family did not want him to go to the Army unless it was his duty to go. However, his number was called and due to these circumstances he did not get his tuition and two othérs who would have guaranteed it, but for the knowledge that he would be called and would not be able to complete his education until after he returns. We felt after his Selective Service papers had reached him that he had better break up his Schooling because he could not expect much return from it in such away. specially so, since he was to be an athlete. Arthur is now in the army at Camp Robinson, Arkansas, in the 110th Engineers, I believe. “e is being paid by the Government and Should pay Mrs. Wellhausen and you every penny he owes. This obligation I will personally guarantee if he does not pay the same. However, I Ee pee RICHARD W. MASON MAuRice L. MASON MASON AND MASON ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK BUILDING SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI TELEPHONE 2-1505 April 8, 1941 Dr. Forrest C. Alien Lawrence, Kansas would like for him to meet his own obligations first and not expect to have them taken care of for him. I will contact him and see what reaction he has, but do not desire that you communicate my attempt to liquidate his claim. May I thank you for your effort and attention shown to this boy in the past. May I wish you all the success in your future basketball contacts. Please give the enclosed copy of this letter to Mrs. Wellhausen as I do not have an address for her. Very cordially yours, a. MAURICE L. MASON aed ) MLM/alh ine. 2