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