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September 18, 1942

Dr. Forrest (Pog) Allen,
Kansas State University,
Lawrence, Kansas.

Dear PHRog:

A short time ago I received a letter from Virgil Baer,
the athletic coach of Dickinson County High School at Chapman,
Kansas, in which he asked me to speak at a physical education
meeting to be held in Salina, Kansas, during the coming Teachers!
Convention. The subject that he assigned was "What I Consider a
Good Physical Education Program."

I can't figure out why he picked on me because I have
been removed from any physical program for a long time, except
for the program we have at the local Y.M.C.A. However, I told
Virgil I would do the best I could, and now I am calling on my
experienced friends that I know can help me on this assigned
subject. Any suggestions, pamphlets, books, or anything else you
think might help me in my talk that you have access to and can
send me will certainly be appreciated. I might give you my word
of honor that I would guarantee the safe return of anything you
might send.

It has been quite a while since you have paid Salina a
visit. I think you should try to favor us with your presence
before too long. I hardly think you would recognize our fair city.
I suppose you have heard that the government is putting in a fairly
large air base and cantonment. I imagine within the next month or
six weeks they will be completed. This new influx of people has
really changed the local complexion. I know you are having the
same experience in Lawrence.

If all goes well I am contemplating coming to Lawrence
this fall to see a football game or two.

Thanking you in advance for any assistance you can give
me in helping me with my subject, I am

ourgs’WVvery truly,
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