March 27, 1942.

Mr. A. W. James,
Crandall Drug Store,
Jewell, Kansas.

Dear Mr. JAMES 3

Thank you very much for your kind letter of March
25rd. I appreciate your invitation to speak on the
evening of April 13th, and as much as I would like to
come, I feel that I would be letting the University
down. I also feel that I would be letting you down,
but it seema almost impossible for me to make the trip.

One of the members of our department, Dr. Elbel,
has gone into the service, and I am taking over two of
his classes. I have practically a full teaching schedule
in the morning, and am coaching baseball in the afternoon.

Vie Hurt, our football coach, could probably come
at that time, as he has no classes, and also Wayne Replogle,
who has been a Ranger. He would make you a very fine speech.

During these trying times at the University I feel
Se ee ee
necessary. If there is anything I can do in the way of
securing either af the above mentioned men, + hee oe ee
than happy to cooperate. :

oe end with all good
wishes, I am

Sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Education and Recreation,
PCA:AH Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach.