NAVAL TRAINING SCHOOL (AERONAUTICAL
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA

FUINCA LINE ECANLIN x

September 24, 1943

Dr. Forrest C. Allen
Director Physical Education
Kansas University

Lawrence, Kansas

Dear Doc,

Thanks ever so much for the “Jayhawk Rebounder.” It is
good to read about "our Kansas men scattered here and yon."
Just seeing a name brings back thoughts and memories of yes-
terday.

I just received a letter from "Frosty" Hardacre. "Frosty"
had his boot training at Farragut, Idaho. He is now stationed
at Bainbridge, Maryland, going through the Navy Physical Indoc-
trination School. Upon completion of his course, he will be
sent to some part of the country to assist in the physical
conditioning of our Naval personnel. .

At present, I am stationed at the University of Minnesota.
I was sent up here July 24 on temporary orders to supervise the
military and physical training of eighty-one officer students
going through an indoctrination course in aeronautical engineering.
These men are all college graduates, varying from twenty-one
to thirty-one years of age. All are ensigns with the exception
of six who are j.g.'s. Their enthusiasm and response is ex-
cellent. They will be a definite asset to the Navy, as they
will be sent to all parts of the world to take care of the
maintenance and repair of aircraft. Upon completion of this
course on October 16, I will be sent back to Memphis, Tennessee.

I have found Minnesota a very delightful place. It has
been cool and very comfortable. I took an hour ride in an
airplane yesterday. I am now convinced of the many, many lakes
that are scattered over Minnesota.

At this writing, I am wondering about Kansas football. Are
they finding any talent in the Navy that is stationed aboard? I
have secured tickets for the Minnesota and Missouri game, and
also the Nebraska and Camp Grant contests. Maybe I should scout
Nebraska for Schaake and his cohorts, eh?

Well, Doc, I must close. Please give my regards to our
friends. Thanks again for remembering me with the "Jayhawk
Rebounder."

Very sincerely yours,

 

W. Mt Cannady
Lieuts (jg) USNR