CONRAD H. MANN, CHAIRMAN oF BOARD - SAMUEL J. WHITMORE, Executive Vice Pres. BARNEY L. ALLIS, Presinent & GEN'L MGR. Auch lobar BALTIMORE AVENUE , AND TWELFTH STREET TRIANON eee CO. Kansas City Mo February 8, ae b Un e Dr. Forrest C. Alien Director of Physical Education University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Doctor Allen: I have checked our records and everything has been paid, including the dates you mentioned over the phone, excepting the 97¢ telephone call that we discussed before, you were going to find out if the University of Kansas had been charged with this call. With kindest personal regards, I remain Sincerely yours, Elmer F. Hier Assistant Manager EFH February “a 1943. Hy, Gayle Hott, Mott Stables, Lawrence, Kensas. Dear Gayle: : Our department has received a number of complaints from the athletic department because there has been horseback riding on the stadium track and on the stadium field and on the practice fields around the stadium. I trust that our equitation classes do not use those areas, especially when the ground is thewing. Tf feel sure you would not take the classes there inasmuch as the riding fang is on the south side of the hill. Vory sincerely yours, Director of Physical Hiucation, FCA: AH Varsity Basketball Coach. | . Pebruary <4, 1945 “Lite Col. Raymond L. Markley, Port Leavenworth, Kansas. The game is at 7:30 pem. Saturday night, not at & All of our games start at 7:30. Xt have arranged with Mr. Earl Palkenstien, the es Sy ee Se Meee heetav, One ye to have five of the best tickets possible. ‘Two of these wili be as a cow'tesy to you, sir. The other three can. be paid for at the ticket office in Hooch auditorium. They will ail be together in your name. The tickets are $1.00 a piece. Be sure to say hello before you leave after the Gane» % will be a great pleasure to seo you. Sincerely yours, 7 ; Director of Fhysioal Education, PCA:AN Varsity Basketball Conch. FROM THE DESK OF ~ Lt. Colonel Raymond L. Markley February 2, 1913-6 Doctor Fe Ce Allen, Department of Athletics, University of Kansas, Lewrerce, Kansase My dear "Phog", Hang out the green light Saturday nighte There will be five (5) in the party. I presume the game starts about 2000 - 8:00 PeM. to youe Captain Spencer will not be in the party but plans to come over later to see the obstacle coursee He will be accompanied by Lieutenant Long, recently P.Ee Instructor at Adrien College. You must have had a@ebattle last Saturday. The only thing that will stop us is the gas ratione Should we be unable to come I'l] let you knowe ff Good luck 3 as oe Sincerely, Norfolk, Virginia. Dear Paul: I have just returned from an Eastern swing » as Mrs. Hulteen told you in her letter. I would like to take time to tell you of some of our pleasantries and victories with the boys but I am so far behind with my schedule that I will have to forego that for another time. | i However, I do want you to remember me most kindly Iam enclosing the letter that you asked for and I hope that it will arrive in good tine. With all good wishes to you and yours, I am Sincerely yours, \ Director of Physical Education, PCA: AH 3 Varsity Basketball Coach. January 5, 1945. To Whom It May Concern: -I am very happy to commend to you Mr. Paul Ormond Masoner, who was one of our outstanding athletes and students at the University of Kansas from 1935 to 1939. Peul Masoner graduated from Northeast High School in Kansas City. g. aright heeding cetera troneatsggtho in that school. He was a star football and basketball player, and an ee en ee ee epee ah et ee eee ty with great achievement. Paul Masoner was dependable, intelligent, loyal resourceful. He did not use narcotics nor alcoholic beverages and he had the wholesome respect of his fellows. His character ~ was of the best, he had a keen intellect and he had a professional made him a fine teacher and coach. After graduating from the University of Kansas he served as coach and athletic director at » Kansas, High School, where his teams were out- standing. He later went to Marysville, Kansas, High School, where he accomplished outstanding success as a coach and teacher. i i : He was a fine example to the young men under him and he had the utmost respect of his colleagues on the faculty. I have followed this young man with a great deal of interest, and his professional work did he fail to give but the highest service and training. It is a pleasure for me to recommend him as officer material without reservation or evasion. 5 Very sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education, FCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. December 29, 1942. Mr. Paul Masoner, 529 Maycox Avenue, ... Norfolk, Virginia. . Dear Pauls Your letter of ite 25rd arrived at the office youteciiey. during Dr. Allen's absence. He is with the basketball teem playing in Buffalo, New York City, Philadelphia and St. Louis. en ae ee = January 2nde 4s hess sk tena cee Ane couse I felt St might not ressh hin while ke in triveling. For that reagon I am holding it here on his desk, and I em sure Se ee - @8 goon as he returns. : is Mak ot ahha ke seer Sted be Oe - you needed this letter of recommendation, and I hope this will not delay -your application too long. With best wishes, I am Sincerely yours, Secretary to Dr. Forrest C. Allen. January 9, 1943. I have left to Mrs. Allen the matter of answering your very kind invitation which you so graciously extended her. I did not get home from our eastern trip util lete Saturday night, January 2. Mrs. Allen came in Sunday night. So it was too late to commnmticate with you and I knew that Mrs. Allen would express her appreciation in a better way an hoping this sumer thst Mr. Mons and I get a chance extended round of golf and that the women folls can shop or do whatever they please. tik j With best wishes for a very happy and prosperous Now Year, or as happy as it cen be under the conditions, I am | Very sincerely you's, Director of Physical Education, FOA:AH | Varsity Basketball Coach. SPECIAL SERVICE OFFICE UNITED STATES DISCIPLINARY BARRACKS FORT LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS January 11, 19))3- Doctor Forrest Ce Allen, Basketball Coach, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansase My dear “Phog", While it is not necessary to have an official excuse to see the team play, nevertheless, Captain Spencer, our Athletic Opficer, and myself are interested in seeing your ob-= stacle course and the College of Educatione Will you send us the dates of your home games (also be ready to issue some complimentary tickets) so we may arrange a trip to Lawrence at a time that will be of mutual inter- est and benefit ? We should like to have someone explain the con= struction of the course since, no doubt, it would be quite appro- priate for construction hereée “With best wishes for another successful year, I am Sincerely, LY Re Le EY, Lieute Colonel, Caval : oy UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION Dean J. W. Twente, School of Education, University of Kansas. Dear Dean Twente: LAWRENCE January 14, 1945. Lt. Col. R. Le Markley, who is former State Superintendent of Wyoming, an old College of Emporia man who took his Master's | work here, writes me as per the enclosed letter. less had "Red" Markley in class. You doubte when they come over I would like you to make arrangements to have luncheon with us. We will notify you ahead of timee Sincerely yours, January 14, 1943. Lieut. Colonel R. Ly Markley, Special Service Office, U. S, Disciplinary Barracks, Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. Dear Red: What a delight to hear from you, and how welcome you and Captain Spencer and your friends will be any time you care to visit the University of Kansas. We will have “Annie Oakleys" ready and waiting for you sir. the And we will be tickled to death to show you our obstacle course, but I think we can show you something more interest~ ing than ours because the Navy has a set-up in under the stadium that is tops. ie are at your service at any and all times. I am enclosing a basketball schedule, so any time you would like to come please feel free to do so. We are also in a header series on the 29th and 30th of January. dust let me know, and we will see that you get the green light. With all good wishes, I em Sincerely yours, Directoy of Physical Education, PCA:AH ; Varsity Basketball Coach. January 14, 1945 What a delight to hear from you, end how welcowe you and Captain Spencer and your friends will be any time care to visit the University of Kansas. We will have “amie Oakleys” ready and waiting for you; sir. And we will be tickled to death to show you our obstacle course, but I think we can show you something more interest- ing then ours beeause the Navy has a set-up in under the stadium that is tops. ife are at your service at any and With all good wishes, I em Sincerely yours, ; Director of Physical Education, PCA:AH | Varsity Basketball Coaches SPECIAL SERVICE OFFIC UNITED STATES DISCIPLINARY BARRACKS FORT LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS January ll, 1943 Doctor Forrest C. Allen, Basketball Coach, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansase My dear "Phog", While it is not necessary to have an official excuse to see the team play, nevertheless, Captain Spencer, our Athletic Officer, and myself are interested in seeing your ob= stacle course and the College of Educatione Will you send us the dates of your home games (also be ready to issue some complimentary tickets) so we may arrange a trip to Lawrence at a time that will be of mutual inter- est and benefit? We should like to have someone explain the con- struction of the course since, no-doubt, it would be quite appro- . priate for construction here. With best wishes for another successful year, I am Sincerely, Re L. MARKLEY, Lieute Colonel, Cavalry RLM/fac oe: oe aes ae 4 Ss Jamary 14, 1945. Dean J. W,. Twente, School of Education, University of Kansas. Dear Dean Twente: Lt. Col. Re Le Markley, who is former State Superintendent of ifyoming, an old College of Emporia man who took his Master's work here, writes me as per the enclosed letter. You doubt- less had “Red” Markley in class. ihhen they come over I would like you to make arrangements to have luncheon with us. We will notify you ahead of time. Sincerely yours, oe Director of Physical Education, FCA: AH Varsity Basketball Coach. Buse ; 5 January 16, 1943. ifr. J. Banashek, Secretary, Fred Nedart Manufacturing Co., St. Louis, Mo. Dear Mr. Banashek: I aclnowledge with thanks your check covering the Se Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education, PCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. FRED MEDART MANUFACTURING Co. POTOMAC AND DE KALB STREETS SAINT Louis, Mo. J. BANASHEK SECRETARY January 11, 1943 Dr. Forrest C. Allen c/o University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Dr. Allen: Enclosed herewith is check covering royalty for Goal-Hi sales in the fourth quarter of 1942. Very truly yours, FRED MEDART MANUFACTURING CO. aT a STEEL LOCKERS____STEEL WARDROBES____ STEEL SHELVING_____ GYMNASIUM APPARATUS_____ GYM SEATS_____ BASKETBALL BACKSTOPS____ PLAYGROUND APPARATUS January 26, 1943. ir. George Ty Metzger, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co., Commercial National Bank _— Kansas City, Kansas. Dear Mr. Metzger: It was most thoughtful and generous but entirely to have you present me with this beautiful tie at Rotary. It is the thought in addition to the gift that . makes it doubly appreciated. I eam always happy to do favors for my friends and I never expect gifts such as this, but it is a beautiful tie and I a appreciate your thought- fulness. Rotarily yours, - Director of Physical Education, PCA:AH Varsity Basketball Goacho dJamuary 20, 1945. in the Cosmeroial National Bank Building in Kansas City, Kanses, dropped by for a meeting of Lawrence Rotary last week, He was particularly anxious to know of your address aa he stated that he had a district agency open in Chanute, Kansas, which he thought would develop into . not thinking of the immediate present, I think, but was. considering the proposition when and if the wer is cover. W121 you write hin at your convenience? Sincerely yours, | ¢ of Physical Education, FPCA:AH Vareity Basketball Conch. January 20, 1943. Mr. George Ve Metzger, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co., Commeroial National Bank Bldg., Keneas City, Kansas. Dear Mr. Metzger: i trust this gets the job done for you. I was glad to see you at Rotary. Sincerely yours, : Director of Physical Bducation, PCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. Ene. s Pittsburg, Kansas January 14, 1943 Dr. Forrest C. Allen Athletic Department University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Doctor Allen: Allow me to extend heartiest congratulations on your decisive victory in last night's basketball contest. I am wondering if you will be kind enough to send me the address of Ralph Milier, who, I under- stand, is now living. in Wichita, Kansas. I have a district agency open in his home town, Chanute, Kansas, in which territory can be developed to pay an annual income of upwards of $6000. Would also appreciate it if you would write him a letter telling him that I will be glad to go to Wichita any - time to interview him if he is interested. I am not thinking of the immediate present, although I would like that very much, but will consider him for a proposition if and when the war is over, Most sincerely yours 4 GVM: V Geo. V. Metzger January 25, 1943. i. George Lallotte, 6104 Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Dear George: It was great to hear from you, and I appreciate your kind words about our triple-header in Kansas City. I trust things are going well with you. With best wishes, I an Sineerely yours, Director of Physical Education, PCA :AH Varsity Basketball Coach.