August 14, 1 943.

Hire. Jimmie Hembree,
Margaret, TexaGe

Dear Mrs. Hembree:

- I hasten to tell you that we have nothing authentic, and
it is mere rumor based on T. P. Jr.'s possible missing in action.
| Dr. Taylor of the Zoology Department, who is a Pi K.A., saw Kelsey
Matthews, enother Pi. K. A. in Kansas City, and from Mr. Matthews
cane the word that he had heard that T. P. was missing in section.

| I called Dr. Taylor and he suggested for verification that ‘
we should perhaps write home. Knowing that Margaret, Texas, was
Te Pe's home tom, I wrote the principal of the high school, feel-
ing sure that he would put the letter in the proper hands.

- Since your mother received a letter written July 25th it is
thinkable to me that the rumor is false. We certainly hope so.
Tt. P. was ome of our most popular men here at the University of
Kansas. He had no enemies yet he stood forthright for things that
were right. He did not compromise yet he fought no one over the
| He was

: _ Give my kindest regards to your good mother and tell her
that we pray that 7. P. is safe. I will appreciate any word from
you if and when you hear.

With best wishes to you both, I am

Sincerely yours,

- Director of wikiadlaath Education,
FCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. —

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