April 18, 1944.

Mr. Tait Cummins,
Sports Editor,

Cedar Rapids Gazette,
Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Dear Tait:

Don Isett sent me a tear sheet fram your Cedar Rapids
Gazette as of Friday, April 14th. It was mighty nice of you
to say the things you did, and I assure you that I deeply
appreciate the sane.

It was a delicht to be in Cedar Rapids because everyone
was so nice to me. I enjoyed the meeting with the fine sports-
men and the excellent citizenry of your town. It was good to
have a visit with you and I trust that if you ever get in our
neck of the woods you will not fail to let me kmow so that I
can reciprocate your many kindnesses.

With all good wishes I an

Sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Education,
Varsity Basketball Coach.