January 18, 1942 Miss Dorothea W. watts Reke #2 Eudora, Kansas Dear Miss Watts: I received your two letters dated Sunday and Thursdays I have been out of town much of late and my correspondence has suffered thereby. I am sorry that I could not angwer sooner. . I am in absolutely no position to help yous. I have made several business camitments since the time that you were clerking for Julius Marks. My how time flies, and so does moncys I was sorry to learn of the passing of your fathers I had not heard it before. These are troublesome times and IJ trust that you and your mother somehow can work your very difficult situation out to a favorable conclusion. With best wishes to you, I em, Sineerely yours, Director of Physical Education and Recreation ‘Varsity Basketball Coach : FOAsig