LONG BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LONG BEACH JUNIOR COLLEGE
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA

January 20,1944
55 Roycroft Ave.
Long Beach,Cakif.

Dear Dr.Allen:

Some time ago I asked you to write two letters of recommendation,
one to the Marine Corns and one to the Navy. On January 13th I
was sworn in as a First Lieutenant in the U.S.Marine Corps Res.
(AVS). The clippings I am enclosing will tell you something about
it. I thought you might like to read what the local papers had to
say about my work since I have been here. I think it tells you
better than 1 can,so I am enclosing the clippings.

I wish to thank you again for the help you gave me in securing
my commission. I will do the best I can to make a aes officer
so Four confidence in me will be justified.

I have enjoyed my work here at L.B.J.C. Since I am to receive
a military leave of absence ,my job will be here when the war
is over. There is a lot of satisfaction in being able to go
and to know my job is here when I get back.

Bert C.Smith has been a very fine person to work with and he is
one of the best friends I have ever had. When I was ill three
years ago,he took my work and did my coaching without 4 murmur.
His advise has always been good and I hate benefited much by being
in his department the last 13 years. He is’well liked by all the
physical education men in Southern California. You can be proud

of him as a Kansas U. man.

I will be quite busy from now on,but will try to keep in touch
with you and let you know where I am from time to time.

I get to finish the first semester,but some time after the first ¢
of February I will be assigned to active Guty. I took my physical
examination last Tuesday and it was marked active duty,so I am

all set as soon as the orders come from Washington.

Virginia and I send best regards to Mrs. Allen. When this is over
we will come back to Kansas and have a good drink of ginger ale
with her. If I remember,that is her favorite drink.

Thank you again for everything Doctor Allen.

Sincerely yours,

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