Sevesber. 6, 198i ir. Don Ettinger 507 W. Kansas Independence, Moe Dear Don, I was disappointed and yet delighted on my visit to the hos- pitel this morning. I had brought you a woven, hickory basket filled with lucious fruit from all climes. It was heaped full of grapes end oranges from California, bananas from Bolivia, Delicious and Jonathen apples from good old Missouri, pears from Arkansas, and other fruits from I know not where as well as cheese strews from Loose-Wiles in Kansas Cityeeeall for you, Don, and it was a heaping basketfull. Before I started in I met Albert Haas who with Mrs. Haes and other football lovers were on their way to Manhattan to see Kansas State play South Carolina today. Albert had stopped for @ visit-with you. While we were both disappointed in not getting to see you, and I especially in not getting to deliver your fruit basket, we were happy to know thet-you were visiting with your parents. I ‘now that this must be a day of joy and relaxation for you. Will you kindly give them my kindest regards. I enjoyed my visit with them very much at the Iowa State football geme. Now regarding the fruit basket. I left the same with Miss Good- rich, the murse, and told her that the fruit, since you were not there, was for the staff of the hospitel, but that they were» te save enough for Don Ettinger when he returned. So I am ex- pecting you to go over to the hospital and collect your share upon your return to the campus. So here's hoping to see you when you get back. Stop in the office and say “hello”, and Don, be sure not to forget to make up your back work if you have any end do not cut a class. You will have a great opportumity te win the friendship and esteem of your professors. Their sympathy and best wishes will be for you on account of your injury and more if you make no excuses and cut no classes and get up all of your work in the face of this unfortunate injury. So do not make the mistake of even slightly imposing upon their good nature due to this injury of yours. & With all good wishes I am Sincerely, ‘Director of Physical Education Recreation FcA/pg Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach January 8, 1942. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bttinger, 307 West Kansas St., _ Independence, Missourie 5 e strongly Then he and The boys had a long meeting and I 6 , } mac , speech to ted to Be t i ? e | boys spoke to hin later telling him some of ‘the things that had caused the difficulties. Thic wes all ‘ done in serious earnestness. . After I made the plea for the boys to be his friends they passed the following motions "%> return to squad on the condition that he appear and preotice diligently but that he not be able to play in games until such time thet the squad thinks he has shown his sincerity in working for the best interests of the Kansas Basketball Squade* . Don is practicing regularly and is getting along fine. I just wanted to make this progress report to you as I know you are anxious about him. He seems to be happy in the way the situation has shaped up. We trust it won't be long until the boys give him the green light to play. } With all good wishes, I an — Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education and Recreation, FCA: AH Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach. BRADBURY B. MORSE, GENERAL MANAGER S 133 Ming vas P3393 22 yy ne ie tag gaa 9 SMOPOLITAN | ete Hore OLMOPOLITAN, ee dee “West DENVER, COLORADO Cc LUB HEADQUARTERS Rotary Optimist- Breakfast Clib-Movie Sereen Clut- @ BRADBURY B. MORSE, GENERAL MANAGER Seca 13 y wv oe] 3 hy aay = a0 e wads 2 ayy Me SILVER GLADE neR aalay Vas aa My raw 4 Ray Mya” Pyagegy 9 2292 FFF 33 33 ay y3 a yyy, ae ape798 32 339 | FF 9999 3399 a fadin CVI A CR I TST oe — or 4 was eetceatecie! MISE * | A ee ; i aes Y ae HEEL Host of the West Como POLITAN a ee LUB HEADQUARTERS BRADBURY B. MORSE. GENERAL MANAGER ’ ¥ 3.3 3 4 DS rena ¥ eghI 1333, Bay Mie i SILVER GLADE : eg Mae se 9999 9991 389 aa ay Py ee Beans i732 TIT aaa ay mas euna 132339 | 999999 aa mbes i NIILY [Iw a 2 E9 a Smee eee. a Seal AR = | Ok EM se « *, ry te b “po DENVER, COLORADO HOTe EMOpOLI BRADBURY B. MORSE, GENERAL MANAGER (PDs HOME OF THE ii SILVER GLADE ' CJMOPOLITAN, Semen eae DENVER, COLORADO ONEL ig a __ CLUB HEADQUARTERS Rotary- Optimnist- Breakfast Club-Movie Sereen Club- December 18, 1941. Mr. Howard Engleman,. Phillips Petrolew: Co., Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Dear Howards ; ' Mrs. Clifton Blair Dodge to be present at the marriage of their daughter, Mary Elisabeth, to my good old partner, Mr. Howard George Engleman, on Sunday, December 21, at three o'clock at ‘the First Christian Chureh in Salina. | lothing would delight me more, but Eleanor is coming home on the 2th and Bob on the 25rd, and Mrs. Allen is in much of a dither; and I have my basketball team here, so I am afraid that I will have to stay on the job. However, I do want to wish you and Mary Beth all the joys and happiness of married life. I think it is a wonderful thing when two people can get well enough acquainted with each other as you and Mary Beth have, and want to wake a lifetime contract out of it. I know that you - both will be very happy. We are wishing for you and yours every happiness that you can get out of this old wicked world. But after all, life is what you make it, and there is a heaven on earth if a fellew can find it. Se here's one hundred per cent - best wishes for you and Mary Beth. I enjoyed your very good letter written after your re- turn from New York. It was a fine letter, Howard. I took it home and let Mrs. Allen read it, and she was greatly pleased. IT am glad that you had a fine trip east and I am also happy that you like the boys that you played with. We had quite a headache last night with Uenver, and we are leaving this morning for Newton to dedicate Bothel's new gymnasium. We didn't do very woll last night, but I have not worked the boys in any single group long enough to determine just who are the sure-fire boys and who are the hit end miss boys. I em sure, however, that we will have a fine team but'I am not at all sure that we will get enough experience in time to correct some of our very definite faults. With ome or two exceptions, we have a great squad, and I am hoping that the exceptions will work out in good shape. Again regretting that I cannot be with you and Mary Beth, and wishing youevery good thing, I am Sincerely yours, ; Director of Physical Education and Recreation, | FOAsAH Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach. .P.S. I forgot to mention one of the most important things, and that is that Mrs. Allen and I have talked about what we should get you and Mary Beth. We have follared this procedure that I am about to men- tion in the case of Fred Pralle, Ray Noble and a lot of our basket- ball boys. And we like this much better than sending something that would cause a guy to say, “My gosh, am I ruming a store? I've got every kind of soup ladle and bonbon dish, and this and that fork, and so forth. I wish those folks would use good judgment.” Se what we will do is to ask you and Mary Seth after the presents have come in and you have found something that your friends failed to give you that you really need. That is where we come in. You tell us just what you want and we will get it. I believe this Se eee ere and I am sure gifts are more appreciated. P.Cohe January 2, 1942. ‘Mve. Beulah Hngleman, 1005S Sos 2nd Street, Arkansas City, Kansas. Dear lirs. Englenan: - I am happy that you were pleased with the little booklet we mailed out at Christems time. I felt that the mothers would cherish the writings of their sons on the Eastern trip. I am glad, too, that you are pleased with the progress that ioward made in college end is making at his present job. I re- member with what great foreboding you locked upon his coming to the University of Kansas, feeling that he might make the wrong associations. tie have the finest group of youmg mon at Ke Ue that I have ever known. ‘The boys on the squad are that way this | year, with one or two exceptions. But rather than kick those boys off the squad, we try to bring them to the way of thinking and do- ing that will improve then. ? Those were four wonderful years while Howard was here. He never was anything but the highest type of gentleman, always desiring to cooperate, and the find part about it was that he left the University unspoiled. le was just as fine, or even finer than when he came, and that is a high tribute to the maternal training that he recoived. a | With best wishes to you, I am Very sincerely ‘yours, Director of Physical Education and Recreation, | POAsAH Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach. Rateo Mae oo cut, Mheeu-aide a ia Beek, EA Oe Tetley Tats cid and "Weth 210614 mariif 4 ' Aecemertlalww thal Le ae f af Slain 14, 1942. Mr. Lloyd Elliott, &. Le Mendenhall, Inc., Kansas City, Missouri. rs Dear Lloyd: I am most grateful for your splendid patriotic booklet. I have found so much of codified patriotic value in it that I scarcely have the heart to criticize | at all. + In fact, I flunked the flag quiz completely. And I think the presidential information most valuable. I have often wished for just such a thing as this brochure which is a shorteut to forgotten or misplaced information. Tm all, it is both a timely and datighetud publication. But may I suggest just this in point of criticism: Your Foreword is weak. It lacks punch. First, your open- ing sentence would be strengthened by beginning with your now dangling phrase, "regardless of the oc@asion.” Trans- pose this and see if you don’t find a strengthened thought. Second, in your series of bold-type sentences immed- - dately following your opening sentence, I think that one of the two last sentences is wmecessary. They overlap in thought. America in business is at work. Why don't you ~~ for these bold-relicf sentences this trio: America at play : America in business Anerica at war Merely as a suggestion, I should try something like this: America at play is honest and aggressive. America in business is intelligent and ingenuous. America at war is hard-hitting and triumphant. 2 Of course, if it is your idea to keep the adjective honest redounding, I have nothing to say, except that in some instances in business; I doubt if it is a good word to use. In the following paragraph of your Foreword, beginning ee es ee second sentence in this paragraph begin with Beca repetition Te sis. And make it read th Gust "Because we constantly before us, these following principles upon which Amerioa was built, we are better prepared to serve youe" I think that the phrase, “in all ow activities", which you use in this sentence is over-said. It thus weakens your thought. Since I ial wiahiad pe Daven tu planes I beg your pardon, on the reasonable grounds that you asked for it. But this little brochure and what it contains should benan - appreciated gift. I certainly thank you for my copy. vary. sincerely yours, | | Director of Physical Education and Recreation, PCA: AH ae Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach. IEN DIENIHIALIL, Zncorporated PRINTERS OF LAW BRIEFS ENGRAVED STATIONERY - LAWYERS SUPPLIES PLANOGRAPH - PHOTOLITH - PHOTOSTATS a i? ; = Kansas City, Missouri Jan 22, 1942 8 WEST NINTH STREET Dr. Phog Allen University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Mr. Allens: After I graduated from the University last spring I took a position, at Dean Stockton!s suggestion, with B. L. Mendenhall, Inc., in Kansas City. The idea was conceived to print a booklet that would refresh in the minds of Americans the principles upon which this country was founded and duilt. The attached copy is a result of my efforts. : It was our idea that we need to know the roles great Americans had in building America---we need to know of the heritage of America---we need to know the ideals for which we stand---we need to know the truths that undérlie what we call "the American way." We believe that every American would do well to read this booklet---that it would help us carry on through the emergency, and would help us build a better new order after the war. This pre-publication edition was printed for the purpose of getting opinions of its merit and worth before under- taking distribution. May I have your comments as to its value? They will be greatly appreciated. less P.S. Sincerest wishes for the team's February 19, 1942. re Lloyd Elliott, | Be Le Mendenhall, Ines 8 West Sth St., Kansas City, Moe Deer Lloyd: a . / Thank you for your very nice letter of the 17th. | I thought my comment on your brochure was a little bold, but I am glad you liked it. With best wishes, I am Sincerely yours, Direotor of Physical Education and Recreation, FCA: AH Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach. q ry IEN DIENIHIALLIL, Zncorporated PRINTERS OF LAW BRIEFS ENGRAVED STATIONERY - LAWYERS SUPPLIES PLANOGRAPH - PHOTOLITH - PHOTOSTATS a . Z = Kansas City, Missouri Feb. 17, 1942 8 WEST NINTH STREET Dr. Forrest ¢. Allen Director Physical Education University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Phog: The most important news of the week is the K.U. victory over Lowa Monday night, so I want to congratulate you and the team on that first. I have received your kind letter in regard to the book which I recently sent you. I want you to know that 1 appreciate very much your taking the time and interest to criticize the book in the manner in which you did. I have noted very carefully your suggestions for the Foreword and have made the changes as you suggested. I find that this helps give the section more punch, as you suggested it would. | Thanking you again for your help, and with the kindest’ personal regards, I am Pebruary 20, 1942. Sincerely yours, | Direetor of Physical Education and Recreation, PCA: Al Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach. Mr. George Ekdahl, Lincoln School, Highland Park, T1ll. Dear Mr, Ekdahls | Sn nail te yee Saban of Seed, 11; comernine the height of baskets in your gymmasium, may I say that it has been my practice to recomend 8 feet for children of — 10 feet for high 8c Le In the January, 1942, Sikes ot aa dean ae Health and Physical Education there is an article written by Jack Matthews, of the University of Missouri, entitled “Lower the Basketh". You might be interested in his pre~- sentations : My recommendation, however, would be of a general nature, because the particular locality or community might call for a specific type and height of basket. I would suggest that if at all possible you make your baskets adjust- able so that you could raise or lower them without a great deal of difficulty. It would be a rather simple thing to fix the backboards in this fashion, and I do not believe it would be very expensive. I would suggest, also, that you use the faen~shaped backboards. All the waste space has been taken off this new backboard, and the visibility for = spectators is much greater. If I can be of any further assistance, I trust peri wid weikbe mn neninn Sincerely yours, : Director of Physical Education and Recreation, | PCA: AH . Varsity Basketball and Basebali Coach. | Lincoln School Highland Park, Illinois April 11, 1942 Mr. Forrest C. Allen Director of Physical Education University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Mr. Allens In a new school that is being completed for children up to and including the sixth grade level, it is unan- imous with the physical education staff to install baskets in the gymnasium. Our problem, which we hope that you as an authority can help us on, is that of basket height. Some seem to think that 84 feet from the floor would be ideals; others say that height would be an insult to the ability of the 5th and 6th grade boy and desire to put it at least 9 feet from the floor. One suggests maintaining the standard height of 10 feet. We have heard that you have been experimenting with the basket at various heights, and therefore would be greteful for any of your findings or suggestions that would lead to the sol- ution of our problem. We could solve it by having the basket support frames adjustable, but that type installation is too costly for our budget. Also would you suggest fan banks or the reg- ular type? Thanks sincerely. Very tmuly yours, C RMabR Highland Park, Illinois dume 30, 1942. I was pleased beyond measure to receive your fine letter of the 19th instant and to know that you had been ted in United States Navy physical education program. I a tter from Dan Partner at Norfolk and he says the work is \Peally stiff but he enjoys it. Iwas happy to hear the good news regarding you and Marjorie. She is a grand girl but I can say this without ee ee ee a fellow. Congratulations to you bothi Any time there is an opportunity for me to do anything for you in any way please do not hesitate to ask. it is ale ways @ great pleasure to do it. You are ome athlete, eee Direstor of Physical Bduoation, FCAsAH Varsity Basketball Coach. Kansas City, Mo. June 19, 1942 Dear Doctor: I wish to take this opportunity to thank you for the fine recommendation to Gene Tunney. I was quite proud of it. The letter no doubt helped a great deal, because at the present time I am an enlisted man in the great am vast Navy of the U. Se. At the present time I do not have any details except I do know I go to Norfolk the 20th of July to begin training on July 22. I will be ranked as a:Chief Petty Officer in the V-6 specialist group. Our duties will range from sea duty to actual combat and from land training to actual physical education training. Our chief duty will be to get and keep men of the Navy in the finest of physical condition. If everything works out for the best, Doc, I will very likely get married sometime in the latter part of October or the first of November to Marjorie Siegrist. However, everything is so unsettled and indefinite that anything can happen. First of all I am in a big organization and there are a lot of things that come before | personai pleasures, but regardless of what happens I will make the best of every possibility both for my own personal good, and for my country's. I will have great opportunities never before offered to me and undoubtedly, the training should be marvelous for me and make a better man of me, Again, Doc, thanks for everything you have done for me, not just the letter, but for aiding in my development into a man, not only through athletics, but for everybhing you are and stand for. As you sated in your letter "a sterling athlete” Doc, remember that above all I'm one of your many sterling believers, Thanks and hope to see you before I leave. One of Your boys, one August 25, 1941. ire We. Je Ettinger, 307 West Kansas Ste, Independence, Moe Dear Mre Ettinger: Your very good letter of the 18th instant is hereby aclnowledgede I want to thank you for the very sonplinentary things that you have to says When you and Urs. Ettinger come to Lewrence some day to see Don won't you come up to the office and have a visit? I certainly must remember you as a boy in Independence but I camot place you at the moment. Mrs. Allen and I were See ee ee ra | em glad that Don had a chance to make a trip to Toronto. it is a great coumtry and I imow that he will enjoy it especially when he went with Dr. Frederick Lewis. I am glad that Don is in fine physical condition because I mow that he has a great pride in his body end he will be able to satisfy Ris Senlens fer greek pekereunenae Here &S She Untrererer SF his physical fitness is tip-top. I em very fond of Dom and I want him to realize his enbitions. With every good wish te you and yours, I am Very sincerely yours, Direotor of PhysealSéoation and Reventon PCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. so pet Mainane 8 Jeg de WILLIAMS & ELLEMAN AL. F. WILLIAMS ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS DON H. ELLEMAN 202-206 LIBERTY THEATRE BUILDING PAUL H. ELLEMAN COLUMBUS, KANSAS OFFICES TOPEKA AND COLUMBUS, KANSAS September 22, 1941 University of Kansas Physical Education Department Lawrence, Kansas Gentlemen: This acknowledges receipt of two football sehedules, for which please accept my sincere thanks. With best wishes: and kindest regards, I am Yours truly, PHE:MCG Fa H. El leman re. E. W. Enery No. 9 Blair Building Atchison, Kansas Dear Mrs. Emery, I beg to apoligize for my negligence in answering your post card of August 12. I expect in the very near ee to send you the outline requested. T have found myself overwhelmed with administrative duties in comnecticn with the opening of school and in addition I have had a great many other details to attend to. : I trust my delay will not greatly inconvenience you and I assure you that the outline will be forthcoming very soon. Very sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education and Recreation FCA/pg 7 , Varsity Basketball Coach 2 ee SON > - z <> AUG 12 FA\ 2PM 19 6A (THIS SIDE OF CARD1IS FOR-ADDRESS J] Forrest C. Allen Lawrence, Kansas a | 7 Atchison, Ks., #9 Blair Bldg., August 12, 1941 _ Dear Recreation Chairman: - - The State Office is receiving repeated requests for Chairman Outlines. oo Will you please send in a one-page outline, to be mimeographed here in the office, and mailed upon request? eee Dak see %. Emery ey. State Pres. FP. T. A.