Mre Ira J. Beard,

Department of ‘thletics,
Washburn Municipal University,
Topela, Kansas.

Dear Ira:

X took your ietter to Dean Nesmith, our trainer.
He had already found one of the balls and had it wrapped
and ready to mail. He did not find the other one.

I am sorry, because I am afraid that it is gone.
The auditorium is used by the ASTP every day. i am afraid
it feli into erring hands. However, we are making a search
for it and of course if we find it we will mail it to you.

_ I am sorry you and Dee had such a diffiult time.

With all good wishes, I an

Sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Education,
Varsity Basketball Coach. —