Mareh 20, 1944. fo whom It May Conoerns I desire to comend for your consideration Murray Rex Ayrowanith, of Pelleville, Kansas. I have known Rex Arrow- anit for tao youn act alunye Sound hie to te an mle’, aggreasive and affable young mane T had his in my class in Physical Education the past suse x, 19435. Ye is an expat evimmer. Uc show: leadership on the emapus, being a member of the All~Stadent Council] and ies Watlaeds uf Ss dechanig, Belen Sis Bale le is clean and possesses a reputation for splondid traits cf character. ee a re »® T ma glad to recommend him without reservation. In. my opinion hey ie aplemilid officer material. — Yory cordially yours, * Director of Flysical | POA:AH | Varsity Easketball “anah. Mareh 20, 1944. Yr" Henry Ashley, ‘ . Kansas City Mantel Company, 1008 Oak Street, Kansas city, Moe Dear Heinie: You wrote me quite some SS ee I was sure that I had answered your letter. Anyhow, I still find it here on the desk and I am sure it was tm monte ago when you wrote it, although " is undated. Lenger than two months ago the Chancellor came over to get - all of our drawings and specifications toward asking for a bid by the Board of Regents. Nothing has come out of it yet. I have written the Chancellor three different letters asking for more definite information but he has been away from the Univer- sity three-fourths of his time on bigger problems, I imagine, then the one I heve at hand. So, nothing has been done up to the present, leine, but I am expecting that when the Chancellor gets enough money he will want to do that thing plus the other improvenents that go with is. I think what he started out to do was to repair it, and then when he saw it cost so much money I think it stymied hin. The conerete basin to hold the pool is senting that I think he did not know all about. | If you ever come to Lawrence we would be delighted of course to see you. Bobby is a senior in the medical school at Pemsyl- vania and due to graduate in July or August. He is asking for a leave the latter part of April. He hopes to come home to Topeka and Marry a Topeka girl there. We think she is pretty fine, and since this will make the last one of the youngsters to take the matrimonial step we will begin to rattle around in that big house like two loose peas in a pod. Bob will do his internship at Bell Memorial Hospital, so at least he will be close to us for a while. fie is in the Army medical corps and he is ee ee surgeon. Milton is living here practicing law. He had both a shite and a Navy comission offered him but was color blind to the spectrum test. So he will perhaps be in the next call for in- duction or pre-induction physical examination. I am secretary of the draft board here and he claims I got on there just to see that he got in the army, which of course is only one way of his wisecracking. IT am glad that Eleanor was thoughtful enough to write you thanking you for your nice present. She is coming home for her first visit some time around April 12th and she will be here for Bobby's wedding - we hope, that is if she can stay away from her husband that long. 44th all good wishes to you, I am Very sinserely yours, - Direetor of Physical Bducation, Varsity Basketball coach. PHONE VICTOR 2338 Kansas City Mantel Company ESTABLISHED IN 1879 Tile, Mantels, Marble, Fire Place Furnishings, Etc. KANSAS CITY, MO. Office and Salesroom 1008 Oak Street — Dear"Phog": I have been wondering what had become of the swimming pool job which we gave you a chet eae’ bid on last summer. Please let me know what the situation is as we like to keep a record on all jobs that we figure. I received a nice letter from Elinore thanking me for my present. I thought it was mighty» for the baby to remember me. It does not seem so long ago that I saw her and the rest of the childern playing around the house, But that is the way it goes, I hate to think about how fast time goes by. Give my regards to Bess and keep some for yourself. I will be up to visit you folks some of these days, Sincerely. Ales Soldier’s Mother, 1943 By Elva McAllaster ' , ‘HE house is strangely quiet, Since you proudly marched away, But still a hundred voices Echo to me every day. Your tennis balls, your college books, Your clothes and games and toys— They show so plainly, laddie mine, That they were once my boy’s. For liberty you're fighting now, On fields far, far away; You left your all at freedom’s call, And mother’s proud today; I’m proud, ah, yes! but lonely, too— So lonely for my boy. Just yesterday, in baby clothes You were my greatest joy. Dear boy, you learned in youth’s brief dav To honor holy things, To love your God, to know the peace That consecration brings. Keep faith in Him through soldier days: To your best self be true. If troubles press, remember, son, Your mother prays for you. It may be you will not come back When war’s long day shall cease, But God is watching over you, And He can give you peace. Though life be hard and bitter, son, Though death claim you at last, Yet God still knows, and He alone Can keep till war is past. The Lieutenant Speaks His Piece Lt. T, E. Brady, USNR, and based in New York, drops us a line in which he writes: “Got quite a kick out of your article, building up the morale of Ohio State. One need go back only briefly to the era when prosperity was ‘in O. S. U.’s corner, but one is inclined to smile a bit now that the big baron of Ohio college football is confronted with the same problems our smaller mueneye schools have faced annually the last 10 years. “The problems of the little fellow were brought about in no small way through the depredations of the larger institutions who raided .the high schools for talent to the extent that boys who normally might have gone to the smaller colleges, played a lot of football and had great fun out of it, wasted away on the player benches of bigger universities. _ “T happened to be in Otterbein during lean years when we were lucky to have a squad, let alone talent in either respectable numbers or quality. Yet we played through a schedule against stronger foes such as’ Case, Muskingum, Denison, Wooster, Mt. Union and the like, taking our shellackings, bumps and bruises in stride. And we were but one of many in the same boat. Yet no one sought to glorify the ,|losing ways of such smaller schools or give passing thought to their problems or h survived them ll. : But we did the best we could. Got the very most enjayment out of traditional rivalries and carried on, come what may. Defeats may have overshadowed victories, but if we had to lose we got the very most out of being on the short end.” Little Fellows Had Tough Going We appreciate Lt. Brady taking time out to write us and expressing| ; his views on a subject that we feel sure he does not share alone, .The|--} _|football problems of the smaller college were rapidly approaching a| { crisis when the war came along. The going was getting tougher and tougher because the lack of material, lack of gate receipts, lack of most of the things needed to continue functioning. Time was when schools like Oberlin, Case, Denison and Western Reserve were on par with Ohio State in football; but*that era has long) 3 since passed, State left the ranks of the Ohio conference for that of} ; the Western conference in 1913, It wasn’t but a few yeors later that the immortal Chic Harley sparked the Buckeyes to the Big Ten championship. It was about this time that Henry Ford improved on the old G. O. P. slogan of “a chicken in every pot,” to “an automobile liin every garage.” Interest in Ohio State football no longer was con- fined to Columbus alone. It became statewide. Then it was that a brand new concrete ‘stadium blossomed out on the Ohio State campus, one with an actual seating capacity of 62,110. Henceforth Columbus not alone was to be known as the capital of the state, but the mecca for Ohio football as well, Big-time football is big business and is conducted as such through -smoothly-knit organizations that operate with the same precision as its well-drilled grid elevens on a Saturday afternoon, But of course the piece de resistance of the show window is the football team, plus the 100-strong maneuvering band that takes over between halves. The ‘|result is a football extravaganza that draws from near and _ far, especially if the football team is in the thick of the championship race. It is no longer a secret that excellent grid material just doesn’t wander onto the practice fields of the major football universities. It -|is on hand because the necessary contacts and inducements were made to bring it there. ' The smaller schools have no way to combat such methods. Jobs are scarce in the towns and villages that house most secondary colleges. So they take whatever material happens to be available and do the “|best they can while living in the shadow of the big feliows. || Some May Not Be Back At All As Lt. Brady pointed out in his letter, the manpower shortage that fell to the lot of Ohio State this year, long has been an old story with _| the smaller schools even if such a state of affairs didn’t create a ripple| on the surface of public interest at large. It also will be the same story after the war. In fact some of the “|smaller fry who had to suspend for the duration may not be back at all. Most of those who are still struggling to field some kind of a ‘Iteam, despite the inroads of war and age-old problems, are doing so _|because they fear if they abandon the game it will not be for thejo duration but for keeps. What prompted Lt. Brady’s missive was a recent column we wrote in which we commented on the unusualness of the football situation at Ohio State that found the Bucks short of both material and victories. We can assure the lieutenant, that in doing so we were not trying to build up the morale of Ohio State. That is the task of Coach Paul Brown and it must be said for him that he has done nobly in this respect. It just so happens the football that Lt. Brady champions and - |with every justification, is a victim of the times, or was when the war :| leveled the ‘college game for both the big and the small. We wish we could see a brighter future for it when things get back to normalcy, but there is nelnins in the wind to-indicate the ; picture bite be much different. February 22, 1944. Mr. Donald Allenburger, 415 East lst St., Newton, Kansas. Dear Donald: I am sorry that we have no tickets here for the Big Six Indoor Track Meet to be held in Kansas City on February 26. Wir. Ray Kanehl, our track coach, has no information on tickets for the meet, but if you are planning to be in Kansas City on that date I suggest you look him up. When you come to Lawrence on March Srd | to have you go in with our basketball team to see the game with Iowa State. ‘The boys dress about 6:50 and go over to the Auditorium between 6:30 and 6:45. If you will meet us at side door of the Auditorium we will take you in with the team. : f g oS E Sincerely. yours, Direstor of Physical Edueation, Varsity Basketball Coach. . ee baat: (ee het. (4, (7727 a A VMS arn evry At et ttn Any. omer, oe buay tex srry ne hetbati Ptamn We Da Rae pat Read Ts A ee We es a ee, OE Dory wae By be Paden Pr, Prt o Canaan Gg Pt Fae Oe! 76+ ardweudl Jofit jo Lavt 3 Jowsas Pom Comionig, a AF RE AA ae Ue ee ee Foun LTR pela on mrek 4 / tage Ronde wkt rebomnde 3d 2ttn borg ray jhe Fee, Dtw Om AGL ea Mack ps a A re 18 THE DAYTON HERALD |\Carried The Mail ‘Thursday, Oct. 28, 1943 sae a February 11, 1944. ”/Sgt. H. W. Adams, | $22nd Base Hg. Sq., Bainbridge Army Air Field, Bainbridge, Georgia. Dear Sergeant Adams: I am afraid that you will not like our record in basketball this year. ee + ee oe roe of our genes played to date. ii@ have but one old man from last year's team and he was a substitute. All the other boys are entirely new and it is difficult to get them to work together in a cohesive unit. There is not much systemization carried out in the games. Therefore, we are taking quite a few lickings. However, this is war year and the main job is to win the war. Last year we had an ever-victorious team and finished the conference race with a —— oe But this year is just another year. I am heppy to know that you are a native Kansan and | that some day you expect to go to the University. I assure you it will be a pleasure to have you with us. Mith all good wishes, I am Sincerely yours, fe Direotor of Physical Mducation, PCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. ‘December S31, 1943. wilow.much I appreciate your and thoug Aes in poouetting ius with Sn galt! balls. Gaiinn wen peubd Risa atu ae aude hun we eure because at the first break in this winter weather or the first sign of spring will find me enjoying the game to the fullest _ with your thoughtful remembrance. | Trusting that you will have no further difficulty, and et Oe Ree Se EE is omy RR te A OP I em Appreciatively yours, Director of Physical Education, PCAsAH Varsity Basket Coach. © Soares ann RE = A Tee ET eg rr eof January 4, 1943 PRESIDENT Dr. Forrest C. Allen Director of Physical Education University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear "Phog": I am home for a few days with a light case of flu and will have an opportunity to review the copies of the Jayhawk Rebound. I know they will be interesting and I appreciate your sending me them. Things here were pretty quiet over the year end. For the first time, I had the opportunity of being in bed, which really wasn't so bad. I missed a lot of good parties, but no doubt profited by my inability to attend. I hope your family are all well. With best wishes for your continued happiness and success, I am Sincerely yours, KSA: JT 4 : Recember 29, 1945. Mr. Kenneth S. Adems, President, Phillips Petroleum Company, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Dear "Boots": ‘Tt was most kind and thoughtful of you to extend the season's greetings, and I wish to reciprocate in hoping that the New Year brings you an a of good things. I am sending you a copy of our Jayhawk Rebounds, which we send to all our boys in the service. I thought you might find some interesting reading on some of the PAZSS « With kindest personal regards and best wishes, I an Very sincerely yours, Direotom of Physical Education, PCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. K. S. ADAMS PRESIDENT December 20, 1943 Dr. Forrest C. Allen University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Phogs Let us all hope by this time next year the war, if not won, will be reduced to one front and that we will be well on our way to final victory. With best wishes to you and yours for an enjoyable Holiday Season and an abun- dance of good things for the New Year, I am Sincerely yours, KSA: TE December 29, 1943. Mr. We Pe Astle, Peabody, Kansas Dear “Buok”: I would suggest that you write to Mr. Reaves Peters, 342 So. Chelsea, Kansas City, Missouri, Commissioner of the Big Six Conference. I will be glad to agree upon you as one of the officials if your name comes up for consideration, but Peters recomenis most of them. Very sincerely yours, Director of Physical Eduoation, FCA: AH Varsity Basketball Coach. International McCormick-Deering Trucks and Tractors Farm Machinery Astle Implement Company W. P. “BUCK” ASTLE, Owner SALES and SERVICE PHONES..--Office 62 Res. 313 PEABODY, KANSAS Av IC Cin ae Lt a (he ol. es eg ee a a oy ett Te mone e/ ee af teed’ ,ecety coriie aul Sad oe cong ene El A es lyst MS edd, SY? § LGR ao DEPARTMENT OF KANSAS STATE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND APPLIED SCIENCE MANHATTAN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS December 8th, 1943 aici lee ee aac ti Dre Forrest ©. Allen Dept. of Physical Education & Athletics University of Kansas Lawrenee, Kansas Dear Phogs My private secretary answered the phone when you called this morning, and I believe that she gave you the facts concerning our attempts to secure deferment for teachers who are engaged in the Army physical training program. In the test case of Micky Evans, we applied to his local draft board; to the head of the selective service commission in Topeka, and the matter was taken up with authorities at Washington, De C. I found the officials obdurate in their decision that he was not eligible for deferment. We used Evans as a test case as we have other men who will soon be taken by the selective service program and we were very anxious to have a favorable ruling. We finally gave up all hopes of retaining Micky's services, but when he appeared for his physical it was discovered that he had a broken cartilage; a knee injury that he had received in football during his college days. The decision is settled clear and definite that there will be no deferment of men simply because they are employed ‘in the Army physical fitness program. With all good wishes for the Christmas season, I am Sincerely yours, Mefe ( M. Fe Shearn, Ge MFA*M P,S. = (Over) wot Dr. Allen ~- I have just learned that a letter sent out from the 7th Corps Area Headquarters cites the modus operandi in cases of this nature is for the department vitally concerned to request that these men after reporting for induction be placed on the reserve list and be sent back to their former positions. A request should be made to the 7th Corps Area Headquarters for the men you desire to be de- ferred to be placed on the reserve list and report back to K.U. As I understand it, this may or may not occur, but rests on the decision made by those in power. | Mike Decenber 50, 1943. tir. Donald Allenburger, 415 Hast First &t., Newton, Kansas. Dear Donald: Yes, indeed, I remember you, and I was happy to hear from you and to imow about your basketball team. I wish you much success in your games this season. I om sending you a copy of our Jayhawk Rebounds, which gees to all our boys in the service. . ee en er find the names of some of the boys you know. With best wishes for the New Year, I am Sincerely yours, ‘Director of Physical Rduoation, PCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. O OM, Be on A ge Aemtntl ne hey te ae Qari ra 7H 1, On, @. a. PL pity Me epetr rity pany a ae ae Speken ut gatag. A. SAne Putter 2 Pe mp tm Srbrperdirs Tiare: TA Aa 0 Prati cig and ae 24, atid Ay he A. O.M. Or Ad b! Greatteend AFA tur Pr. Se. December 10, 1945. Mre. A. J. Anderson, 66 W. Wilshire, Phoenix, Arizona. Dear Mre. A. Je: I am sending you one of the Jayhawk Rebounds for perusal. I write these letters each month to the boys, but have not gotten around to the November letter so . a combined letter for November and December. In the back of | my mind somewhere I had a notion that I had promised to send you one of these. At least I was to send you something at — Phoenix, because I teok your address. t was sorry that I was tied up when you stopped by the house the other day but I am glad that you got to aay goodby to Mrs. Allen. She appreciated it very muoh. This letter that I am enclesing will at least let Irma know the dope on the Allen gang and other things around K.U. oe I imagine he is quite a boy by now. Remember, if there is anything that you want us to do at any time it will be a great pleasure to do it. I hope that you enjoy the land of sunshine, light and air, and that you are able to have a good forgetter while you are there. With all good wishes, I am Sincerely yours, Director of Payton Education, FOAsAH | Varei ty Basketball Coach.