418 Quindero Blvd.
Kansas City, Kansas:
July 15,1940

Doctor Forrest C. Allen, |
Director of Physical Education and Recreation |
Varsity Basketball Coach.

Dear Doctor Allen;

I talked with Mr. Tom Van Cleave, Jr., this morning. As a result of our
conversation, I am to go in and see Mr. Schlagle, the early part of this week.
In the meantime, Mr. Van Cleave, Jr., is going to contact Mr. Merle Henry.

I know that there was: a possibility of My being placed as a cadet teacher,
in the case Mr. Smith was not rehired, However, I have been informed that the
place was filled. This is not authentic. The person getting the job according
to this information was Wikson Briggs, of Atchison, Kansas, who recieved his
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, from Kansas State Teachers Coliege,

Pittsburg, Kansas. He has one year's experience, recieved at Western University,
Kansas City, Kansas.

I am keeping in close contact with Mr. Van Cleave, Jr. By the end of the
week, we should know definitely what is going on and what my chances are of
entering this system.

I wiil write you as to future developments as soon as they are known to
me. Again, thanking you for your personal interest in my behalf, I remain