May 10, 1945.

Mr. James C. ritbette, Editor and Publisher,
The Platte County Gagette,
Parkville, Missouri.

Dear Mr. Tibbettes.

d Pid ek S baile Sablel to eed veer fine letter of
April 12. I do thank you so much for enclosing the tear sheet
contadndng the aacount of my trip over to Parkville.

1 enjayed every adiate wf 4% ant T vecret tat it was not 4
possible to meet and have a talk with you while there. They told
me that you had worked all day getting the programs out and that
you were then spending the banquet time in getting out your paper.

It is very nice of you to say the things that you did and
I assure you that I appreciate them heartily.

I just had a note from L. N. Plint today. I had subscribed
$25.00 to the William Allen White School of Journalism. ‘The stud-
ents call him the "grand old man". As you know, Dr. Naismith
passed away in 1989 here in the home tint Chancellor Strong bought
after the Chancellor retired. He was another one of the grand old
men of the campus.

hicks “Ciaietn yonder yous Sacadiiainess ink Miibieid te

writing me and sending the clippings, and wishing you euntinued
success, I aa -

Sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Fduoation,
PCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach.