January 19, 1945. Professor Earl Foster, Central Missouri State Teachers College, Werrensburg, Missouri. Deay Earls I am writing you in confidence regarding the deanship of women at your college. Someone wanted to know if that job was open. Do not misunderstand me, because we love Mrs. Houts for her wonderful qualities of womanhood, but I was wondering if she is to be retired or has been re- tired. Someone was interested in the job and I told then the only way I could find out was to write somebody who could tell me. Will you write me in confidence and let me know? I will appreciate this information. I trust that you and yours are well and happy. Wish I had time to write you a longer epistle, but the . Oklehoma, boys are getting on my nerves and they will be on ow backs in less than 56 hours. I will be seeing you some- time for a long chat. Very sincerely yours, Direotor of Physical Education, ‘PCA: AH Varsity Basketball Coach. January 22, 1%5. Professor L. N. Flint, Department of Journalism. Dear Le Nes I am writing to thank you for your good letter, and to tell you that it certainly does let you out. Any man whe would put as much money as you did in that stadium fund doesn't owe them a copper penny, let alone one of the substitutes that Uncle Sam is putting out now for pennies. I know you will be happy to know that we have given Bob a game of basketball on February 6th for his Naval Transport team. Your Bob and Mit got together and said they would like to play a game over here, so we fixed them Ups I spent a very pleasant evening w ith your son and his wife. So I know the Flint family will be on sa for Tuesday night, Pebruary - 6th. ‘The boys over there are getting 500 complimentary tickets, so you speak to you son to see that he supplies the Flint family with the proper ducats. ; Very sincerely yours, : Direotor of Physical Education, FCA:All Varsity Basketball Coach. 7 THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM LAWRENCE ean. 19, 1945. Dear Dr. Alien, 3 I am writing to compliment you on that letter “about the Stadium fund. You get an "A" in Ad Copy Writing Which is my pet. course, Ve ee . in paca But I am one of those who joined up/wkem the first drive for a million dollars for Stadium and Union. I put $200 into it -- maybe $300-- Anyhow it was a lot of money - for a fellow going in debt to raise a family of boys on @ small salary. You speak as though that fact might “let meu. ! if not, Say the word and I'll ture in a $25 bond. Don't bother to answer this if it is OK for ne n the"inactive" list this time. 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Few /earin 4 for the A. A-F. oe eat Delica ier wad Lo hep TY a tn © send 2.2 FT new. noe. reo oS ano keep G7) me on gowr ie Thanking yon AgGQIKK oe Remain y wag hbk ey mailing PARK COLLEGE PARKVILLE, MO. Jan.ecl, 1945 BUREAU OF GOVERNMENT RESEARCH CHARLES W. SMITH. JR., DIRECTOR br. Forrest Allen University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Phog; This letter is to convey my writte thanks to you for the pass and good seat that I received through your courtesy at the game in Kansas City. I really had a good view of the action. It is also to offer condolence for the defeat last night. You really gave them a battle and should have won except by that miracle shot that Hines made. Those impossible shots do accur in the game as you know; they are hard to take but nice to receive. We fans here, several from K.U. did get a thrill when we read that you had defeated Missouri, especially I did after seeing your team lose in the city. In addition, being a true K.U. son, I would rather see you defeat M.U. than any other school-I may have to keep silent on this soon. Well, you are still in the race. I expect that 0.U. luck to play out and to hear of them losing two more games-one to you at lewrence, and one at Ames,and possibly at Missouri. Just keep your boys “knocking™ and they magfinish yet on top. | I hope to see some game at Lawrence if one falls on Saturday. Regerdless though, I am still "pulling" for you and the team. Yours sincerely, J.V. Frederick P.S. Park's V-12s are doing well with eight victories in nine games; best was a 41 to 40 win here after losing an earlier game ~ with the Olathe Clippers. Gammill was in- elgible two weeks but is in again; Elliot is really a Big Six caliber guard-hails from Tilinois, and Nidwald from East High in the city could aid you too after the war. Pebruary 15, 1945. Mr. Maurice E. Pager, 801 Harrison, Topeka, Kansas. Dear Maurice: iach des tec ene tibial bc en ee enclosing the clipping from a Wisconsin newspaper. Your kind words are groatly appreciated. I alse received a copy of this clipping from Tom Jones, the track coach at the University of wisconsin. He's a great fellow, isn't he? With kindest regards, I am Very sincerely yours, me Director of Physical Education, FCA:AH Varsity Basketball coach. MUW 1411156 Athletic directors, coaches and faculty representatives are to blame for the Brooklyn bribery incident, charged Dr. Forrest C. Allen, veteran cage coach at the University of Kansas. Allen, last fali cried cut against gambling dangers in the Madison Square Garden area, but his statements were denied ‘at, the time. “College officials have failed utterly to protect col- lege athletics from the stig- ma of professional gambling,” Allen declared. “Intelligent people all along have known that big time gamblers were getting to college basketball players in the East, Instead of facing the facts and acting, our college officials have been denying these conditions ex- isted to save face.” Allen has been asking that college presidents appoint a ezar over their events. My belief is that Dr. Forrest S. Allen should be put in charge of all college athletics in the United States and as quick as possible. If they listened to him a few years ago they might have avoided all this. But they gave him the pooh- pooh that old veteran cry that he was tearing down the morale of things. Dr. Allen would be just the man he is outspoken no secret meetings with that guy he knows just what he is talking about when he says something it is all the truth too. You bet he was right about the Madison Square Garden when Dre he spoke a couple of years ago. If you want an earful he can give it to you. I. think he should be promoted immedi- ately to supervise college ath- letics. Of course one bad move like this don’t make a lot of bad apples in the barrel but he might be able to get to the bottom of it and clean it out. If he can’t then I can’t see who can. These cheap racketeers in big cities they are nothing but - the gutter type I can’t see how any kids would be associated with any. such double crossS-« ing stiffs as they are. They are all alike they are there to trim you if it takes double crossing and cheating to do it that is right down their alley. A htMtd ee BAR DEANE E. ACKERS, TOPEKA JAS. D. DONOVAN, KANSAS CITY, KAN. GEORGE K. MACKIE, JR., PITTSBURG H. E. MUCHNIC, ATCHISON W. B. HARRISON, ACTING CHAIRMAN WICHITA RICHARD W. ROBBINS, GREENSBURG HARRY L. STEVENS, HUTCHINSON F. E. WELSH, WICHITA H. E. ZOLLER, WICHITA KANSAS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION A STATE DEPARTMENT WILLIAM E. LONG, SECRETARY-DIRECTOR TOPEKA, KANSAS February 8,19 45 Dr. Forrest C. Allen Basketball Coach Kansas University Lawrence, Kansas Dear "Fog": I am enclosing a clipping from a newspaper in Wisconsin that I thought you might be interested in reading if you haven't already seen it. This article is very complimentary to you and I am sorry that I do not mow the writer. If you are interested, I will be happy to try to obtain same. I have been reading with much interest your state- ments about this gambling matter and assure you I appreciate the stand you are taking. With kindest personal regards and best wishes I wish to remain Co lly yours Cif ige E. Fager 801 Harrison - Topeka < INVESTIGATE KANSAS FOR GOOD LIVING CONDITIONS, PLEASANT ENVIRONMENT, AND OUTSTANDING INDUSTRIAL OPPORTUNITIES February 1, 1945. Professor Earl R. Foster, | Central Missouri State Teachers College, Warrensburg, Missouri. Dear Kibe: Thank you for your good letter of the 22nd. I just had an inguiry and was trying to find out for someone else. I still believe in. mental telepathy. We often talk about Warrensburg, and the Posters - Kibe and dean. | Our team is coming along slowly, but our competition is pretty rough. if we go through Warrensburg we wouldn't fail to stop, but with gasoline rationing as it is, I am not too optin- istic. Plense remember we ere always happy to see the Fosters if and when they come our way. Sincerely yours, Direotor of Physical Education, FCA:AH Varsity Besketball coach. ARS he Yaye. exgrenand Wansulbven ua highly: qlished with: the and the good time that they experienced. Your elub aad 2 ak Gates Gk Gas Sak ek Ge Ges ee Ts —— Mey I sey thank you a thousand times! Wereh 20, 1945. | Director of jeal Bducation, PCA sAH Varsity easicethes Coach. CHAMBCR OF COMACRCE WR & N So tk eo BN SS CoRR AOR OE ON Coe eh RS Bote Officers GERALD HESSE, PRESIDENT - Watter KEELER, 1ST VICE-PRESIDENT _ Harry Nevin, 2ND VICE-PRESIDENT TT. J. Sweeney, Jr., TREASURER - GrorcEe Hepricx, SECRETARY EDWIN F. ABELS CLIFFORD DEAN W. H. ANDREWS March 9, 1945 TO - MEMBERS LAWRENCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCES$ The 12th Annual Rural Acquaintance Smoker will be Tuesday evening March 20th - 8 o'clock, Community Building, This popular Community event sponsored by the Good- will and Agricultural Committees of the Chamber of Commerce brings together a large group of farmers and town men for an evening of entertainment - eats and good-fellowship. A master list of 1000 farmers with correct names and addresses has been carefully prepared by a special com- mittee headed by Chris Kraft. In order to avoid duplication it is important that we use this master list at the Chamber Office. A plan has been worked out to save your time in handling invitations and the purchase of tickets. You de- cide at once how many tickets you want for farmer guests and for your own use. Come or send a representative to the Chamber Office, check the guests you want to invite, indicate how you want to pay for your tickets, sign your printed invitations and they will be promptly addressed and mailed by the Chamber Office. All tickets will be 25¢ each. Remember the date - Tuesday - March 20th. We know you will again want to co-operate on this important builder of good will throughout your trade area. We urge you to act promptly in the selection of your guests. If you have any questions please call the Chamber Office, Phone 485. Sincerely yours, R. S. Fox, Ghairman Ticket Sales Committee Board of Directors R. R. JACKMAN HARRY NEVIN FRANK T. STOCKTON WALTER VARNUM ART WEAVER ROGER WILLIAMS ALFRED HECK — GERALD HESSE SIMON HURWITZ RAYMOND RICE GEORGE SPEARS T. J. SWEENEY, JR. CLIFF CALVIN ED ELAM WALTER KEELER KARL KREIDER ‘ I. J. MEADE A, E. WOESTEMEYER Hid ita it be pig ue th ; vhs ve ia i a HE ee yagi Mi i rudd a ae Hi fies toned BEM TE ag THE Rey i gu ig stan e Le RE: oti? hae vas i TPE i depts Bas as ny 3 ri} & if E ai! lit eas SE sibgagig’ *, b Rae oj HE HE alps Hil 2 i 7 HH: pacaves ian cai i aly nog te bes ‘Teall 4 sate g = z i ti 2 idetgs a i i | Pik : is ; S i ; hy : fy a8 of fi A i, u iti : ie £3 t Mr. Art Freyenberger, U. &. Experimental Range, O'Neals, California. Dear Mr. Freyenberger: I wae happy to have your ietter of the 26th instant, and enjoyed reading your interesting coment. Yes, sir, I did say we weren't going to lowa State just for the trip. We weren't able to carry out all ow’ good intentions, but at the same time we had ideas. : ma sek Gr ee lees + hl ak a a ty tee : pupil, Louis Menge, the coach at lowa State, give me a goad jicking, but I was happy that one of my om boys did it and in that way win the championship, rather than to have some~- : e one else whip we. Louie Menze played football, baseball and ; basketball uxier me, and was a fine athlete, fine student . and fine gentleman. You ask about my book, Better Basketball. I am sending you seme inforrmtion on it, and if you are interested and wish to send me a check for $4.10 I will autograph the book and mail it to you postage prepaid. Sincerely yours, | | Direotor of Physical Education, PCAsAH Varsity Basketball Coach. | May 4, 1945. Lt. (jg) David Prancisoo, MO, USN, USS President Adams, o/o Fleet Postoffice, San FRE Calif. Dear Dootor Davids I am sorry that your site ak tir K eeui just after we had closed the mimeographing of our Jayhawk Rebounds. We certainly are happy ~%o put you on the mailing list, and we are only sorry that we could not inelude some part of yow letter in our Rebounds. Write me from time to time your interesting slants and I will be very happy to incorporate a part of your letter in our commmication. The nice part of the thing would have been to let the other fellows know where you are so that they gould communicate with you as you have with Pred Bosilevas. 3 i Saw D I saw Dr. Dean Brooke father yesterday, and they had received a letter from him. So remember to drop m 4 line after the receipt of this Rebounds which we are mailing you. ¢ Bobby Allen terminated his interneship July 1 aad will go inte the Army medical corps active service. Deen Werner is sitting to my left here waiting to take up a matter, and his son-in-law, Dr. Andy Mitehell, I think will continue a residency et Bell. I know what a wonderful thrill you must feel when you ses color return to those cold, near-lifeless forma after the administration of plasma and blood. That is one of the great compensations. I am sure after this war there will be much valuable informetion in the medical amnals regarding the continued improvement in treating shock. - G@eod luck to you, Doctor David, and I assure you I was mighty happy to hear from you. Thank you for your kind words. : Sincerely yours, “ _ ‘ Direotor of Physical Bayoation, FCAsAH Varsity Basketball Coach. >) LT. (jg) DAVID FRANCISCO, (MC) USN f USS PRESIDENT ADAMS Care of Fleet Post Office San Francisco, California UNITED STATES Navy pay alin batt 3 a tpt H ani i i : sh Pails ee oe BD ees le ai i eee ees ‘ —e a itis uit | - edie af F i Fi, bal wal i Bi i Z 2 a ae s 3 a. FCA:Au oe ity = fi ain HG BR THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM LAWRENCE Dr. F, Cs Ali@n, 107 Robinson. Dear Dr. Allen, You are right about William Allen White. Thanks for your generous gift. I am mailing your check to the Endowment Office and they will send you a formal receipt. And next year Mrs. F. and I will wait and send our Red Cross check to your office instead of giving it to the neighborhood collector as we did this year. With retirement staring me in the face I may not feel able to give $25 again, but will do the best we can. Cordially yours, aaeey 6 L. N. Flint.