February 12,1941 Mr, GB, Truby Supt., Board of Education The Lane Schools Lane, Kansas Dear Mr, Truby: Thank you for your good letter of the 10th instant inviting me to speak eat your banquet this year, I have been asked to coach our Varsity Baseball Team and I am justefraid that it would be impossible for me to get avay from practice in time to attend your banquet. I assure you if there was any possible way for me te serve you I would be hapvcy to do so, Sincerely yours, 4 Director of Physical Education and Recreation FoAzle Varsity Basketball Coach