ne 5, 1946. Mr. Richard Alien, 9839 Winner Road, . - Independense, Mo. / | Dear Dick: — ' Permit moe to congratulate you amthat fine mother of yours on obtaining the goal * graduation from Northeast High School. I am sorry that I cannot be present at your graduation, but I want to give you a graduation present. I don't know what it will be, but I will not forget it. It will be something that you need, I hope. If you are too bashful to write and tell me what you want, ask your good mother to drop me a line indicating what your needs are and something serviceable. It will be a pleasure for me to do this. : With all good wishes for your future success, T am Sineerely, Yow wmole, .' Director of Physical Education, FOA:AH 8, Varsity Basketball Coach.