3 LIVING = MEMORIALS oe value of planning living memorials to the nation’s heroes has been recognized in the minds of our people since World War I. Avenues and parks have been beau- tified in their honor by many civic minded individuals and organizations. The end of the present conflict will mark the beginning of a new era in memorial creation, which, if properly organized and administered, will result in worthwhile memorials of lasting beauty. This booklet has been prepared to provide suggestions for individuals and organizations who wish to plan memorials to those who have made sacrifices in the war. It contains suggestions for the organization of com- mittees, planning architectural and landscape features, administering funds . . . ways and means of securing cooperation and official support. Those desiring additional copies of this brochure may obtain them from “Living Memorials,” 636 Southern Building, Washington 5, D. C. ™ “Like two cathedral towers these stately pines Uplift their fretted summits tipped with cones; The arch between them is not built with stones, Not Art but Nature traced these lovely lines. . . Enter! The pavement carpeted with leaves, Gives back a softened echo to thy tread; Listen! The choir is singing; all the birds, In leafy galleries beneath the eaves, Are singing! Listen, ere the sound be fled, And learn there may be worship without words.” —LONGFELLOW HOW TO PLAN AND ORGANIZE A LIVING MEMORIAL ARS end; one good day the present War will end, Sse Wao a When the world is quiet again the com- munities of this Nation will feel a need to express the abiding consciousness of the sacrifices which have been made for it and for us. After every war the same urge is felt. Frequently the task of planning is placed in the hands of citizens who have the best will in the world but who do not have the experience or the specialized knowledge to bring to the effort the long range planning and imagination so essential to use- fulness and permanency. As a result, the memorials of each war have left an impression of the cra in which they were erected. While the memorials of the American Revolution, The War of 1812 and the Civil War are somewhat similar, consisting mainly of battle monuments, battlefields and stacks of cannon balls, the first World War marked a distinct change in the conception of war memorials. Many of them embodied an excellence of architectural and landscape beauty still revered today. ‘The trend to utility combined with natural beauty, however, was not emphasized sufficiently after the last World War to give these memorials the greatest usefulness and esthetic value. Therefore, the first and most important consideration in planning a memorial is to be sure that it is designed with foresight and that every detail is considered before actual construction begins. In most communities it is better to plan large, cooperative memorials than a number of scattered insignificant ones. ‘There are any number of forms which a memorial may take. Below is a list of suggestions: Arboretums Avenue plantings Bird sanctuaries City parks and squares Conservation areas (game refuges, soil conservation projects) Forestry projects Airfield buildings and plantings | Parks and parkways \ | Picnic grounds | Play grounds Roadside plantings Rose gardens Zoos (in connection with conserva- tion project) These are projects that offer unlimited possibilities for inaugurating and perpetuating worthwhile living memorials. It is planned, for instance, that in the next ten years approximately one billion dollars may be spent on airports in the United States. What better location could be selected by a city or community to establish a memorial than one to greet travelers and visitors at an air-park, or along the boulevard leading to an airport? Bird sanctuaries, another type of memorial, appeal not only to children but to adults as well. In congested areas where a knowledge of nature is frequently obtained from books, this would have an educational value, as well as be a center of beauty and song. An arboretum is also an interesting possibility. Here shrubs and trees would be planted . . . each would be marked so the public could easily identify the variety. ‘This, in addition, could become a scientific project for study by students and others. A very important phase of memorial planting should be the universal recognition of the vital part conservation plays, not only in the war effort but in normal peace-time pursuits and in helping preserve life itself. Tt is fundamental that children will prove the best disciples of con- servation, for children are more easily educated than adults. A splendid method of motivating conservation education is to develop a memorial conservation project in close proximity to the grounds of any city zoo. Thousands of persons particularly children, visit zoos, consequently the educational value of this type of memorial is unlimited. Louis Bromfield in a recent article said: “Lately there has grown up spontaneously throughout the country a movement to make of the memorials to the dead of this war something not only beautiful but useful, which will contribute to the health, well-being and strength of the nation in the future. I have discovered the impulse in the minds of many wise citizens as well as in the plans of organizations and planning commissions, from Washington all the way to small towns and villages in the Middle wy West. “The plans for a new kind of memorial have manifested themselves in many ways. The possibilities, of course, are endless. Frankly those projects which have interested me most are those which have to do with the out-of-doors. Several communities have under consideration plans for local forests to be dedicated to the boys who went abroad but did not return—memorials in the form of living trees which provide recreational areas and provide a useful part in the erowing national interest in the anchoring of our soil and the restoration _of our waning natural resources. Other projects include the building of lakes in areas where lakes are a rarity, or the establishment of parks and other recreational areas. “One plan is to establish roadside picnic areas, beautified by fine plantings of shrubs and trees, with good water and arrangements for barbecues. Another is the establishment of a sanctuary for wild birds, and still another the setting up a series of areas for the propagation of wild game. One city project provides for the planting of trees along its prin- cipal streets.” PLAN OF ORGANIZATION Below is the suggested procedure for organizing a living memorial committee. Of course, changes may be required to apply to local conditions. 1. Call meeting. b. Obtain approximate estimate of : ; funds required; 2. Appoint a temporary comunittee, c. If similar project is being planned by another group, endeavor to co- ordinate efforts. 3. Decide on type of memorial desired. 4, Secure cooperation of local planning and parks commission. 5. Appoint permanent committees. a. Select location; 6. Raise funds for preliminary expenses. 7. Employ landscape architect (site engi- neer) and architect, to design, in co- operation, buildings and the necessary landscape treatment. 8. After drawings have been prepared, furnish members of the fund-raising committee with copies of drawings to be used in solicitation of funds. Y. All funds raised should be turned over to a board of trustees composed of substantial citizens. 10. When goal covering the maximum amount of funds has been reached, including funds for maintenance or endowment, final plans may be drawn and contracts let for construction. 11. Appoint maintenance committee and trustees for endowment funds. ¥ | (| Ce je Ae) AKA, 9 jy mal er Pg LGD, jy oy tl J eA te Ls Mele ei a if RMN temas Saw Ube : Bas ee ae One most effective way of organizing a living memorial committee is to call a meeting of the leaders of each organized group, being sure that a member from each group is invited. Letters of invitation may be issued to the heads of Veterans Organizations, Fraternal Orders, Civic and Political Clubs, Women’s Clubs, Business Organizations, Garden Clubs, Labor Unions, Religious Organizations, Parent-Teacher Groups. Every effort should be made to secure as broad a representation as possible. By this method the greatest possible number of citizens may be interested. At the first meeting, outline generally the plan of organization, securing action on its adoption. In the event it is anticipated raising a large sum, it may be well to employ a paid director who will have the time to administer all of the details under supervision of the general chairman and the executive committee. | wu TN Any fund-raising campaign requiring the support of the public should be backed by an intensive publicity program, which would include news- paper releases, radio programs, letters and public addresses. ‘The variety of the avenues of approach will, of course, depend upon the size of the community and the size of the fund to be raised. Well organized teams should be formed under captains. The workers should know the total sum for which they are to obtain contributions and informed of the day-to-day progress. The size of the fund required should be determined in advance by the finance committee, which will confer with a planning committee of well informed specialists. ‘The amount of this fund should be based upon a reasonable expectation of what the community is capable of raising, and if the project is not to be turned over to a state or municipal agency for future maintenance, then a sufficient backlog of funds should be set aside for maintenance. August, 1944 a \E are living in a furious epoch. ' New statements of human stand- ards will appear as we emerge, new motives will dominate masses of men. The instinct to be at peace and to memorialize will be vastly stimulated. I hope these memorials will express new ideas in artistic forms. Living testimonies that remain fresh and are useful to the people should have primary considera- tion. Obligations will rest on the people to maintain them, and thus will memories not fade or become static. Good careful plantings on public prop- erties will make new appeal year after year, they will stand for tranquil living, and they will bless us all with the beauty and the bounty of the earth. ¥ i Professor Emeritus of Horticulture Cornell University CW) Ge KELEAS COMMUNITY WAR MEMORIALS FOR PHYSICAL FITNESS FOR RELEASE MEMORIAL DAY May 30, 1945 ALL STATES FAVOR LIVING MEMORIALS Columbus, Ohio, May 29---\shole hearted endorsement of "living" memorials for the service men and women of World War II has been received from every state in the United states according to George M. Trautman, Chairman of the American Commission for Living War Memorials. "Over 1500 communities have signified their intention of building mem- orials that will increase the physical fitness of America", Chairman Trautman states. “In addition, many inquiries have been received from Canada, New Zealand, Cuba, Hawaii, Australia, Scotland, Hngland, North ‘ales , and the Virgin Islands". : The Commission for Living ‘Jar Memorials was created less than a year ago as a direct result of slight physieal deficiencies of a large per cent- age of the men called up by draft boards all over the country. The purpose of the Commission is to encourage memorials that will fit into community life and at the same time contribute to the physical welfare of this and future generations. At Bartlett, Texas, this town of 2,000 is planning a gymnasium-=com- munity center as a war memorial. Appleton, Wisconsin is well on its way toward a similar memorial, a community building that will seat approximately MEMORIALS THAT LIVE WILL HELP BUILD A STRONGER, HEALTHIER NATION Address Inquiries to George M. Trautman, Chairman, 30 East Broad Street, Columbus 15, Ohio Page 2 , ‘far Memorials , May 30 2500 people and include meeting rooms for service men and womens Boy and Girl Scouts and similar organizations, at Oakland, California, a $600,000 bond issue was passed on May 8 to cover the construction of five enclosed swimming poolg to be dedicated as living memorials. at Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, there will be either a memorial athletic field or a recreation building. The Gold Star and Purple Heart Mothers and Wives of Sharpsburg will meet early in June to decide which one of these projects will constitute the Shatneturs Memorial. Down in Kerrville, Texas, an active oampaign hes been under way for many months, backed by the Chamber of Commerce, to construct a memorial building that will include as wuleiriicn, indoor playground or gymnasium, lounge and ‘ia rooms and other facilities. Land has already been acquired and the building is being planned to fit into community growth for many decades. in Kerrville, no tax funds are being devoted to the memorial since the local committee feels that by using taxes, service men and women who own property would be paying in part for their own memorial. A similar community center is well on its way in Lenior, North Carolina. At Freeport, Illinois, the American Legion has raised a large part of the necessary funds for a memorial home to be erected after the ware Page 3 , War Memorials , May 30 In many communities, memorial parks and forests are being planned. Tha first dedication of this type of memorial was held on May 5 at Merrill, Wisconsin when the Merrill Memorial forest was officially dedicated. While the American Legion Post of Hustis, Florida is chief sponsor of a memorial building for that city, the building when completed will be available for all civic organizations and will include recreation rooms and afford a wide number of facilities for the entire community e Brooklyn, New York, Pearl Harbor and San Diego, California are among the communities in the multi-million dollar class. At San Diego, a memorial pro= — gram that will extend over a long period of years is in prospect, centering around a community building that will include, besides veterans headquarters, a convention hall and an opera house. This memorial will be situated several blocks from the present civic center and plans include the widening of the street connecting the two to form an esplanade. Among the many memorials that have already been completed and dedicated is the Rodger Young Memorial at Fremont, Ohio. On March 25, high Army officials, Goveeuar Frank J. Lausche of Ohio and 25,000 friends and neighbors of Private Rodger Young dedicated a park and swimming pool at Fremont as a living memorial to "all infantrymen". The story of Rodger Young who was posthumously award= ed the Congressional Medal of Honor is known to everyones Page 4 , War Memorials , May 30 At Kalamazoo, Michigan, a pretentious campaign got under way when a sub- stantial gift was made by the father of Lt. Chester M+ Angell who was killed in action over Sardinia. A recreation Gees with facilities for football, baseball and track will be dedicated when completed as “Angell Field". Supple~ menting this, the Kalamazoo College Associates are now seeking additional funds for a field house for other sports and forms of recreation. At Burlington, North Carolina, an organization was formed some time ago and incorporated as "The Burlington Community Building Corporation". This group has already purchased a block of property near the bose town business district and when materials become available will build a recreation center as @ living war memorial. According to Chairman Trautman inquiries from new towns and communities continue to come in by the score every day of the week and the total is ex-= pected to reach 5,000 by the end of the year. "A tremendous increase in national physical fitness is expected when — these memorials are completed" Chairman Trautman states. "This should be an everlasting monument to the courage and sacrifice of our service men and women's RANDOM REPORTS ON PLANS FOR ALABAMA: No decision. Have discussed plan definite done. . opportunity to discuss plan, (Tom Garner AMHERST : “ Lf wt Sete aye a. WAR MEMORIALS AT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES s for an alumi home but nothing Hesitate to launch campaign until alumni chapters have had died December 13, 19h.) Have started to raise $100,000 for new intramural athletic field, eventually to be dedicated as Amherst's war memorial. BROWN: Present inclination is to postpone decision to now in serviceée CALIFORNIA: to know what others are thinking, doinge DENVER U. Just now setting up committee of evolve plans. No decision has even been through the minds of some members of the of greatly enlarged proportions would be No formal action. Suggestions (2) open air Greek theaters Will teke a look around to INDIANA Use scholarships be provided. to last war: Consideration of proposition coming up in immediate futuree include wishes of men Want alumi, faculty and students to considered bit the thought runs administration that a student union the desirable things heard: (1) Fund to produce income for Moct likely that some memorial will see what others are doing. Memorials Stadium, Union, Women's Dorm. IOWA STATE: Students got college to raise fees $2 a quarter to provide funds for added wing to present Student Ynion as memorial to Towa State men end women in World War II, the present Union being said lately about a project which was discus 750,000 combination field hovse and auditorium, a memorial to World War {. Nothing sed last November involving a Some aliwmi disappointed at making added wing to last Warts memorial the memorial for this ware Might do something about ite STATE U. OF IOWA: Last three gradueting classes have left class momorial funds to be used in University general memorial stipulating thet a committee of University administrative officials, the alumni secretary and presidents of classes involved will determine nature and location of Memorial and arrange for procurement of additional fundse KANSAS ¢ in process of considering memoriale KANSAS STATE: Nothing formal yet done. Committee chosen by alumni president, at request of Chancellor now May declare new Student Union now almost ready for construction as War Memorial. MISSOURI CENTRAL STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE: NEBRASKA: Alumni organization of senior 50,000 bell tower honoring their members who have lost lives. .. of general Alumni Association expects to put before next meeting the question of general University memoriale restoration of University Hall, only building on campus that has been made: from 1870 to 1886. Chapel. Campaign now under Waye men's honorary body contemplates President the alumi board at One suggestion thle Car. aproet Te Random Reports on Plans for War Memorials at Colleges & Universities----page Ce. OHIO STATE: Writing $25,000 for War Memorial Scholarships into the annual Alumni Fund program this year. Same plan to carry on for two or three yearSe OKLAHOMA: No memorial now planned except tablet provided by class of 19h. Student Union, a memorial to last war, to be expanded by bond issue and paid from student fees and operationse This is not a memorial to this war's participants howevere PENN STATE: Executive committee composed of alumni and trustees of the College will determine policies of any campaign Professional fund raising organiza= tion likely will be used. Penn State's greatest needs include student welfare buildings including Student Union, Field House, Chapelo PRINCETON: Committee has been appointed but no plans have been made for a single University memorial. Rather the committee has made its task the suggesting of possible memorials for individuals who might be interested in establishing an individual memorial for some friend or relative. After last war the names of Princeton men who died were put wp in Memorial Hell along side those who fell in the Revolution, Civil and Spanish American wars, The various classes established wor memorial scholarships for their classmates. Probably about same procedure will be followed after this ware TEXAS: Matter under discussion a year ago but quiescent now because of other pressing problemse WISCONSIN. Problem in air. Centennial in 1949 throws question of memorials for this occasion into consideration along with War memorialse Movement on foot to get Legislature appropriate money to provide memorial for ‘jorld War IIe Nothing definitee ITEM FROM AMERICAN ALUMNI COUNCIL NEWS, JANUARY, 19]5. Jim Armstrong (Notre Dame) reported on his survey of proposed war memorialse Of 135. scattered colloges, hl planned no memorials; 30 would construct some type of building (usually for athletic purposes); 17 will erect tablets; 22 will have miscellaneous memorials such as arches, gate= ways, and flagstaffs; 25 don't know yote Cuares B. Hotes, e’15, President Frep ELtswortu, ’22, Secretary, Grorce NETTELS, e’21, Vice-President, 7 East 7th St., Lawrence, Kansas Alumni Office, Lawrence, Kansas Pittsburg, Kansas nese ALUMNI ASSOCIATION of the UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS PUBLISHER OF THE GRADUATE MAGAZINE HEADQUARTERS—ROOM 226 Frank Stronc Hai LAWRENCE, KANSAS February 27, 1945 Dre Fe Ce Allen Robinson Gymnasium Campus Dear Dre Allen: The sincere appreciation of the Alumni Association and all of the University is yours for coming to the meeting Saturday, for consid- eration of a war memoriale Minutes of the meeting are enclosed. You will notice that Justice Wedell has appointed the following executive committee, which he chose for purposes of availability as well as ability: Justice Wedell, Mre Tanner, Mre Rice, Don Alderson, Mrs. McCoy, Mre Hill and Judge Somers with Chancellor Malott, President Holmes and Secretary Ellsworth as ex-officio memberse He plans to have a meeting of this committee at an early date. You will hear from that meeting soone In a conference held between Justice Wedell and Chancellor Malott after the meeting, the following projects from Mr. Malott's list, which he read at the meeting, were chosen as a having elivited some interest among the committee: Outdoor swimming poole Outdoor memorial theater. Carillon. Carillon with tower. Scholarship housese Memorial drive. Memorial room and dining room, Union Building. Justice Wedell and Chancellor Malott are both eager to have from you your reaction to suggestions heard at the meeting Saturday, plus any additional ideas that you may have had or that have come to you since the meeting. | In addition to the executive committee, other committees will be appointed for the several phases of this movement. We assure you that we will be grateful for your continued interest and help. Cordially, yours, FE:cs Setretary, Alumni Ass'n. (© encle DIRECTORS Barrour S. Jerrrey, 28, Topeka W. T. Grant, fs’o5, B.M.A. Bldg., K.C., Mo. Harwanp B. Hutcuunes, |’16, 1207 Grand, K.C., Mo. Oscar S. STauFFER, fs’12, Topeka State Journal, Topeka Huco T. WEDELL, ’15, l’20, Supreme Court, Topeka Bertua Lucxan McCoy, ’og, Emporia Ray S. Pirrson, |’23, Burlington Crarence McGurrz, ’29, 922 Oak, K.C., Mo. Ricuarp B. Stevens, |’25, 1123 Louisiana St., Lawrence Mape ine N. Hurp, ’15, 224 Greenwood, Topeka Active Membership, with Graduate Magazine Subscription, $3 Annually. Life Membership, $60 Single Payment or 10 Installments of $7.50 Ax MERTING OF COMETTTRE O8 WAR MRMORIAL ee eee schatags heawany $4, i00 24, 1945 Present: Justice Hugo Te Wedell, chairman Geanestier Besne We Maiebt Edward We Tanner Dre Ie thoy Allen « Chase le de send . Chairman Justice Wedell outlined the of the meeting: ‘To consider (en censushan of WeokA tow 1X wanertal for ¢ Seeeeeee roo Holmes to review the Untversity's experiences in building its World Wer I memorial. tire Uolnes told of the choice of the stadiun and wion as @ joint nenorisl. Tow these approximately $965,000 was induced in of which sonething like The reminder was used in elleetion and tion expensese In addition to the benefits of the memorial etrvotures he declared that the sotivity had engendered tremendous effect in relationship between the —a and the students and elumnie This was the f suscesatul student end alumi eid to the University. It had established a oF civing. ee ee eee ee ee laters “He ed nemen Tee Sens eavedty Wane way: Medical School Uniem, Athletec Direetor ee eer ae ro Stadiun debt by gifte of Yar Fonds, the Willien Alien @ Foundation the Danforth Chapel, the lest mentioned ree Chandelier Malott was aske: to advise the committee as te desirable develop- ments which he might have in mind and which might be used as memorial projecte. He gave a List of fifteen, not ell of which ho would recomend os fitting War Memon Ls 8 Sates Seat Pool oe carikien ae ‘aoe (128,000). berm: tery Lor Won ($150 = $300,000). Seholarship Houses ($75,000 units). Pield Mouse and vents Gymmasiun ( 7065000) | ‘Womorial Drive ($125,000). Hand Ball and Squash Building and Tennis Courts ($100,000) Low Cost Housing under Stadium ($300,000). | Dermiteries for Married Students ($300,000). Campus Planting ($100,000) Seholavehips and Loan Funds in international “elations. leotureship in Internationa) “olations( £250,000). | the chair threw the seebing open for digewesion and further suggestions @alled om individual mexbers for cxpressions of thought. Date Allens His long time dream, which could be made into @ fitting meuoriel, been the clearing of the three blocks north of the stadlum to be made into an open visbe and grand entrance to the “niversity with perhaps a bell tower located e ae ae is | ah lie Tanners Many memorials erected twenty-five years ago missed their marke nhie estimstion eortain pointe should be kept clearly in minds A memorial should something that will onduree It must be such that it will imapire, that it will igo Gaptvations of all whe seo its It may be of practical usee eames vinanleshe ae . lire Aléeraona 1% should be something of use to both mon and wonene _ ‘Mre Iinags A thorough survey of student opinion should be soughte : Mire Bondy Me diglixed the idea of anything so somonplece housing fuoil= itlesse Sensthiing Like ourition, whether or ast {8 Guid iave @. tower to house it, would be te his mind the real memorial. lire Malotte No immediate che sn denaiih bn wnt iti Sith welts, tub wed scvmert toward deviaien and action be thought highly advisable, while the mater is fresh in mind, while people are known to have means. \ that they will be returning hore singly and in groups through an indefinite period of time . Moved by ie Hiee, seconded by Mire Mille ‘That it is the sense of this — of selecting and arrenging the financing of a proper memorial to those tniversity of Ransae scuderte and alwmi whe heve werved in Vorid Mer Ti, “Srried. The phrase "thore University of Nenses students and eluuni who heve served in was sot into the above resolution ee an amendeent on motion of Mre Rice, seconded by Mire Holmes, after the question was raised as to whether the neworial should be to all who served or to those who had died. ’ The chair combined his requests for remarks: Ure Stewart: Any structure or fund needed and used in tho ordinary o tions of the University, to hie mind, is not a memoriale Specifically, the stadium and union, are not real memorials Se doubte that any great nunber of students think of thes ea guthe A bell tomer or a hall to house students from foreign lands and thus foster internat unierstanding would be worthy of considerations ire ee ee et eee ee ee and used the urge te gete : “Mrs Chane: Same feelings Me thinks of the Lincoln memorial in Yashington ac the real type of renerbrance. : - Uree | T ghonlé be something thet will help oncoming cenerations —— ! houses, poseibly for use of children of soldiers and eallorte , , tires NoCoys She hed come with a strong feeling for selection of sonsthing age oor a in the light of comments and sugcestions heard, might be willing Meee Vurds tame feclinge ig , of the entire committes with adequate ton of ite choloee by Mre Mees Motion lost ¢ to 7. : be authorised to towed by Mire Hill, sevonded by Mre Bonds That the chair Justice Nedell appoimted the following executive committee: Wedell, Tanner, Rice, Alderson, Mree MoCoy, Hill and Somers with Chancellor Malott, President as exeoffieio memberse | Holnes an? Secretary “Lieworth Cuartes B. Homes, e’15, President Frep ELLswortn, 722, Secretary, Grorce NETTELS, e’21, Vice-President, 7 East 7th St., Lawrence, Kansas Alumni Office, Lawrence, Kansas Pittsburg, Kansas ALUMNI ASSOCIATION of the UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS PUBLISHER OF THE GRADUATE MAGAZINE HEADQUARTERS—ROOM 226 Frank Strone Hau LAWRENCE, KANSAS February 13, 1945 To Members of the War Memorial Committee: At the request of Justice Hugo Wedell, chairman of this committee, we are calling a meeting for 3:30 peme, Saturday February 24. We consider this a most important meeting and hope you will be able tomke arrangements to be present. Chanéellor Malott has set aside all other engagements in order to be present. We shall have results of surveys among the great Universities of the country to give you a report as to what others are doing and will make of this meeting an occasion for formulating plans and policies in regard to the war memorial for our own University. Following the meeting there will be a dinner in the Memorial Union to which members of the committee, their wives or husbands are invited. After that comes the Kansas-Missouri basketball game, tickets for which will be provided for all who do not already have them. Please advise whether you can be present. Cordially, f Secretary FEs:fr Eno 2 DIRECTORS Batrour S. JEFFREY, ’28, Topeka W. T. Grant, fs’05, B.M.A. Bldg., K.C., Mo. Haranp B. Hutcuinces, !’16, 1207 Grand, K.C., Mo. Oscar S. StaurFer, fs’12, Topeka State Journal, Topeka Huco T. WebELL, 15, l’20, Supreme Court, Topeka Bertua Lucxan McCoy, ’og, Emporia Ray S. Prerson, |’23, Burlington CLarENcE McGurre, ’29, 922 Oak, K.C., Mo. Ricuarp B. Stevens, |’25, 1123 Louisiana St., Lawrence Mapz.ine N. Hurp, ’15, 224 Greenwood, Topeka Active Membership, with Graduate Magazine Subscription, $3 Annually. Life Membership, $60 Single Payment or 10 Installments of $7.50 Ai January 17, 1945. Mr. C. B. Holmes, 7 Bast 7th 8t., Lawrence, Kansas. Dear Charlie: I will be happy to serve to the best of my ability on your contemplated Memorial Committee. Sincerely yours, Direotor of Physical Rducation, PCA :AH Varsity Basketball coach. Cuares B. Homes, e’15, President Frep Exisworru, ’22, Secretary, Georce NETTELS, e’21, Vice-President, 7 East 7th St., Lawrence, Kansas Alumni Office, Lawrence, Kansas Pittsburg, Kansas r -~ ALUMNI ASSOCIATION of the UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS PUBLISHER OF THE CRADUATE MAGAZINE HEADQUARTERS—ROOM 226 Frank Stronc Hai LAWRENCE, KANSAS January 13, 1945 Profs Fy C. Allen 801 Louisiana Lawrence, Kansas Dear lr. Allen: Many universities and colleges are already making preliminary plens looking toward the creation of membrials to the students and graduates who are serving in this war. Our Board of Directors has decided to set up a com- mittee for the purpose of making a study of the matter, to consider the choice 6f a fitting memorial and to suggest plans for bringing it into being when the proper time arrivese You are asked to serve as a member of this Committee of which Justice Hugo T. Wedell of Topeka has agreed to act as the Chairmen. The Chancellor has also agreed to serve on the Committee and give it his assistance. Justice Wedell has asked the alumni office to collect and prepare some data about memorials prior to the first meeting of the committee. At some time in the near future he will call the committee together and you will hear from him at that time. In the meantime you might be thinking about the matter and discussing it with other interested personse You may be sure that the Association will appreciate your service on this important Committee. Yours truly, CB Helrrte CBH/A : C. B. Holmes Other members of the Committee are: H. T. Wedell, chairman Allen Crafton D. We Malott He V. Chase Edw. W. Tanner T. de Strickler Mrs. Leo Haughey Le Je Bond Je W. Murray _ Albert Haas Justin Hill Mrs. Curtis McCoy Carl V. Rice Judge John G. Somers DIRECTORS Batrour S. Jerrrey, 28, Topeka W. T. Grant, fs’05, B.M.A. Bldg., K.C., Mo. Harvanp B. Hurcuincs, !’16, 1207 Grand, K.C., Mo. Oscar S. SraurFeEr, fs’12, Topeka State Journal, Topeka Huco T. WEDELL, 715, l’20, Supreme Court, Topeka Berra Lucxan McCoy, ’og, Emporia ae Ray S. Pierson, |’23, Burlington Crarence McGuire, ’29, 922 Oak, K.C., Mo. Ricuarp B. Stevens, l’25, 1123 Louisiana St., Lawrence Mape.inE N. Hurp, ’15, 224 Greenwood, Topeka Active Membership, with Graduate Magazine Subscription, $3 Annually. Life Membership, $60 Single Payment or 10 Installments of $7.50 Ai i November 13, 1944. "Living Memorials", \ 636 Southern Building, eo Washington 5, D.C. | Dear Sirs: - | . I have received a copy of the brochure, “Lawainig liemorials", and am greatly Siprennet with it. | I would appreciate 1%, ir you would send me owe additional copies. Very sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education, ‘ POA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. x cLEAD COMMUNITY WAR MEMORIALS FOR PHYSICAL FITNESS Exclusive Radio Release = - For release upon receipt The gampaign for "living" war memorials sponsored by the National Commission on War Memorials is attracting widespread interest, according to commission chairman George Me Trautman, Columbus, Onio. Many communities have already organized for the purpose of erecting a memorial that will lend itself to recreation and team play and increase the physical fitness of this generation and of those to come. Within a short time, the memorial commission will issue a brochure, complete with illustrations of every type of war memorial. Everything from a simple hiking trail to a million dollar vesecukinn center will be discussede Among communities that have already signified their intention of using local funds for a "living" war memorial are; Washington, D. Ce; Paducah, Kentucky; Columbus, Ohio; Peoria, Illinois; Chester, Pennsylvania; Longmeadow, Massachusetts}; Romeo, Michigan; Burlington, North Carolinas Wilmette, Illinois; Detroit, Michigan; Woodstock, Illinois; Columbus. Indiana; Chatham, Michigan; Sts Louis, Missouri; Redwood Falls, Minnesota; Hecpsten, Illinois; North St. Paul, Minnesota; Warwick, New York; Oakland, California; Shirley, Massachusetts; Lardeo, Texas; Camden, New Jersey; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Kalamazoo, Michigan; Fond Du Lac, Wisconsins;~: Slatington, Pennsylvania; Sioux Citys Towa; Wellsburg, West Virginia; Sylacauga, Alabama; Br ownwood, Texas; Norwood, Minnesota; Gadsden, Alabama; Nashville, — Tennéssee; Aurora, Illinois; Wheeling, West Virginia; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Kasota, Minnesota; New Britian, Connecticut; Arlington, Massachusetts; Norfolk, Virginia; Passaic, New Jersey; Warroad, Minnesota; Williams, Minnesota; Atlantic City, New Jersey; Oil City, Pennsylvania; Meridian, Mississippi; Greenwich, New York; Meriden, Connecticut; Fort Atkinson, Wisconsine . MEMORIALS THAT LIVE WILL HELP BUILD A STRONGER, HEALTHIER NATION Address Inquiries to George M. Trautman, Chairman, 30 East Broad Street, Columbus 15, Ohio A national survey has shown a great lack of facilities for recreation and team play among the high schools in the United States. With this in mind, Mre He Ve Porter, executive secretary of the National Federation of State High School Associn= tions has urged all of the high schools in the country to consider the merits of a “living" war memorial in their town, either as part of a high school expansion | program or as part of the community center, accessible to high school students. "We are not campaigning against statues and that type of memorial since they have their part in many communities", Mr. Trautman stated. "We are, however, asking each com= munity that is planning a memorial to consider whether or not one with a recreational feature would not be better for the future of the community than an inanimate tablet, statue or monument", Practically all of the leading denote figures in America have endorsed the campaign for " living" war memorials, which was brought to them in conerete form at the various meetings surrounding the All-American boys baseball game, held at the Polo Grounds in New York last Auguste According to chairman Trautman, many inquiries are being received at his office from civic minded individuals who feel the need for such a memorial for their citye Radio commentators, sports writers, school superintendents and city officials predominate. If a committee has been organized in your community for the purpose of planning a memorial, a posteard or letter to the Commission on War Memorials, 50 mast Broad Street, Columbus, Onio, will bring you immediate actioné The Commission is being assisted by an advisory board of prominent architects headed by Howard Dwight Smith, designer of the Ohio Stadium and many other athletic structures, These architects were selected first for their ability in this parti- cular field and, secondly, for their geographic location. The Committee is so ~ scattered over the United States that one of ens men is not far removed from any given town. Under no conditions will this Commission submit plans through these architects, but will merely advise as to the type of memorial best suited to the funds and population of the inquiring communitye (9-27-44) ae Will You Back Him Up With An EXTRA War Bond During the 6th War Loan Drive? Nov. 20-Dec. 16 \ LETICS ARE PLAYING A PART” piddeuans 3 Vol. XXI, No. 2 PUBLISHED BY Jowe 2 Campper, Circulation 45,000 Nov.-Dec., 1944 Yes—We Have No Banana Oil... ROBABLY there are many firms accepting orders for basket balls and basket ball uniforms and making definite promises of delivery. We know that. We also know that many of these promises will not be fulfilled. For our part, we prefer that you, Friend Customer, know the facts. Here they are, unvarnished, untinted and unflavored by the oil of optimism: BASKET BALLS The Army and Navy are taking all that can be produced—and that production is falling short of their needs. There is a critical shortage of bladders and those which can be made must go into the items to be supplied to the armed forces on war contracts. That isn’t a suggestion—it’s an order! And it’s an order that affects all manufacturers—the large ones and the small ones. UNIFORMS All materials are scarce. Yarns and fabrics in wool, cotton and rayon are used in such huge quantities in the war program that there is practically none left for civilian distribution. This hits with a full impact on the type of materials used in the manufacture of athletic clothing. Another point, too, is that the Army and Navy are big pur- chasers of this type of apparel. Football, Basket Ball, Baseball and Track uniforms are now being produced on military directives for shipment overseas. NO IMPROVEMENT IN SIGHT It would. only be wishful thinking to predict that the situation will clear up quickly. When the shooting is over in Europe, our boys in the service will need athletic and recreational equipment ’ MORE—not less—than they need it now. They can’t be brought back across the seas all at once. They will not put in their time drilling and digging foxholes after hostilities cease. No one knows that better than the military authorities. BUYING MORE THAN THEY NEED? The statement is made frequently that the Army and Navy are buying much more than they need. The point is overlooked that there are millions of these boys over there—and millions over here getting ready to go over there—who desperately need the physical and mental benefits of sports and games. Maybe you get tired hearing “The boys in the service come first.” But’ draw a deep breath of patriotic air and tell the world that there isn’t any other group entitled to be placed ahead of them! Getting more than they need? Why, brother, all the wheels of the athletic industry can’t produce that much! WHAT TO DO The shortage presents problems that are real. And the indica- tions are that these problems will become more and more acute in the next several months. The only answer is to take the best care possible of the equipment on hand—make it last—make it do! Buy basket balls wherever you can get them—and don’t be too particular about the make or shape! Meanwhile, give the old ones the tender care a mother gives her ailing offspring! Will we accept any orders at all for uniforms? Yes—if you are willing to place them with the understanding that you will take delivery whenever we can make it! You know we used to suggest a “second choice’ to avoid delay. But that won’t do the job today! In placing an order, give us a whole bunch of selec- tions! Each “choice” you add to your list adds to your chances for getting delivery. A PROBLEM THAT’S REAL Please don’t expect too much even in such cases where we do have the material in the right quantity, the right quality and the right color. There still remains the labor problem— we are reminded daily that you can’t produce without producers. Expert workmanship is required to produce our line and experi- enced operators are not obtainable. Green help must be trained and that is not an overnight process. Many of these trainees do not stay with a job long enough to learn what it is all about. That means starting all over again—and that we do in spite of the conviction that only a small percentage of the new trainees will remain long enough to contribute anything in the way of production. The labor problem is real and no real improve- ment can be expected until V-E Day when cut-backs can be made in the production of the actual implements of war. WE'LL DO OUR BEST There is no one who appreciates more than we do the impor- tance of carrying on with the athletic and physical training pro- grams in our schools and colleges. Everything we can do to keep them going full speed ahead will be done. Every order placed with us will be handled to the best of our ability. If we do not have exactly what you want, we'll try to send something that at least will do in a pinch—and don’t let any glib-tongued salesman tell you that a real “pinch” doesn’t exist so far as athletic equipment is concerned. And if we can send nothing at all, we'll tell you so—frankly and promptly. There is one commodity that has never been in stock with us—and never will be—and that’s “banana oil’! Communities Planning “Living” War Memorials THE AMERICAN COMMISSION FOR COMMUNITY WAR MEMORIALS COUNSELS MANY COMMUNITIES ON PLANS FOR POST-WAR MEMORIALS FOR PHYSICAL FITNESS AND RECREATION NQUIRIES have been re- ceived from all but nine states in the United States by the American Commission for Living War Memorials, accord- ing to Chairman, George M. Trautman. The Commission was created by Paul V. McNutt, Federal Security Administrator under the Committee on Physi- cal. Fitness, to encourage the erection of such types of me- morials that will increase the physical fitness of America. “Practically one-half of the first two million men to appear ‘before their draft boards were physically deficient,” Chairman Trautman cites. “A memorial designed to furnish recreation and team or individual play will make a fine contribution to American health and well being and at the same time be a fitting symbol to the men and women who have served in World War II.” A Source of Information For All Hundreds of communities have written the office of the Com- mission stating that they have either raised their funds or are in the process of organizing to plan a suitable living memorial. Some of these inquiries involve a very small expenditure and many of them run into large funds. All of them, however, are sincerely designed to fit the communities’ needs and pocketbook. In Seattle, Washington, a group of boys have secured the grant of a tract of timber. They plan to reforest it, chart a hiking trail or two through the trees with outdoor ovens and other picnic facilities and then to dedicate it as a living memorial. In Baltimore, Mary- land, a five million dollar recreation center is being planned by Mayor McKeldin. No matter how large or small the project 1S: the American Commission for Living War Memorials is ready to advise and assist. A Brochure of Planned Memorials Some time during the month of November, a sixty-page brochure containing some 200 illustrations of various types of “Memorials That Live” will be published by the Commis- sion. Any individual or group that is contemplating such a memorial may obtain a copy by writing to the office of the Chairman, Commission of Living War Memorials, 20 East Broad Street, Columbus 15, Ohio. Living Meniorials ‘Take Many Forms To indicate the variety of undertakings,. Chairman Trautman has cited several inquiries. In Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, the School District has announced its intention to improve and beautify its playing field as a living memorial. The School Board is being assisted by a large committee of citizens. When complete, the field will be used for public as well as scholastic events. In Brooklyn, New York, a local paper has announced a $5,000 prize competition to obtain ideas for plans for an appropriate memorial honoring Brooklyn’s men and women who served in World War II. In Burlington, North Carolina, a group of local seni les decided they could do something to relieve the acute shortage of recreational facilities. At the first meeting, $213,000 was sub- scribed. A block of property has been purchased near the down- The Stadium and Playing Fields of the University of California, Berkley, provide a good example of a compact and complete athletic layout. 2] town business district and a recreation center will be con- structed as a memorial as soon as actual building can be under- taken. At Wellsburg, West Vir- ginia, a bond issue passed prior to the war is being converted to construct a swimming pool and park as a living memorial. These will be so planned that they may be expanded later to inciude playground material, tennis courts and other outdoor facil- ities. Sports Shrines Honor Former Athletes Louisville, pretentious program under way providing for four major rec- reation areas. Detroit has or- ganized to construct two stadia together with a combined pa- vilion and canoe shelter at Belle Isle. The people of Romeo, Michigan, have had the war brought very close to them through the recent death of Private Robert E. Mellen. Mellen won sixteen letters in high school competition and later starred in three sports at Western Michigan College. Romeo, Michigan, can think of nothing more appropriate as a memorial than the improvement and enlargement of the field of play upon which he made athletic history. A College Sports Center In the same state, Kalamazoo College has embarked upon a $300,000 athletic field program. This was given its original impetus by an outright gift of $50, 000 from William R. Angell, Detroit financier and sportsman, in memory of his son, Lieutenant Chester Angell, killed in action over Sardinia last Aptil. The new field, to be known as Angell Field, is being built on the site of a gold course near the school, will include a football stadium, running track, baseball diamond and practice football field. A field house with 3,000 permanent seats will include a basket ball court, cinder track and swimming and diving pools. The list is almost endless and each day brings further inquiries. The Commission is assisted by Regional Advisors whose duty it is to organize and advise the individual states allotted to them, and by a group of Architectural Advisors who were selected for their national prominence and sympathy toward this type of memorial. In every case, the Commission advises the use of local talent and labor and use of local funds. Bond issues, public and private sub- scription and many methods of financing have come to light in the mail bag of the Commission. Yes—Memorials That LIVE Will Help Build a Stronger, Healthier Nation. OUR ATHLETIC FIELD AND COURT CHART REVISED Our free wall chart showing dimensions of twenty-six popular indoor and outdoor athletic courts and fields has been recently revised and brought up to date with some additional diagrams included. : Mal The new chart, 18x22 inches, printed in two colors, may be obtained from our representative or by writing direct to our near- eSE-store: Kentucky, “has ing in the chenille award letter departments of | our factory it. will henceforth be necessary to ~ eliminate all felt or interwoven sports emblems, designs, or lettering in chenille letters. The | insertion of small felt emblems and interwoven | designs in letters is a very intricate process requiring the utmost skill in workmanship and we no longer have the required number of experienced operators to do this work satisfactorily. Until further notice, therefore, we cannot accept any addi- tional orders for cache letters with the felt or interwoven insignia such as many schools have been accustomed to having included in their letters in the past. However, as an alternate and even more desirable substitute, we continue to offer the small Swiss embroidery designs which are generally considered more attractive and considerably less expensive than the felt or interwoven type insignia. Since the Swiss embroidery sports insignia for chenille let- ters are made up separately on automatic machines they are furnished only in Gold color and can be readily attached to any chenille letter during the process of its construction. Only the following standard sports and other embroidered insignia are available for letters (illustrations in actual colors may be found on page 58 of our Fall Athletic Goods Catalog No. 167). Embroidery Insignia Available for Chenille Letters Bats and Bail Drill Rifles Soccer Ball Manager’s “M” Tennis Rackets Football Golf Clubs Captain’s Star Hockey Sticks Basket Ball Megaphone Music Lyre Boxing Glove Baseball Winged Foot Service Bars 44,°45, Lamp of Knowledge, 2 (Second Team), R (Reserve) D (Debate), W (Wrestling). - R. E. “DAD’’ BOWLES LOSES SON IN AIR CRASH The many friends of Robert E. “Dad” Bowles, veteran coach and head of the Physical Education Department at William Jewell College, Liberty, Missouri, were shocked to learn of the recent death of a son, Lt. Chester S. Bowles, in the crash of a twin-engine transport plane near Syracuse, Kansas. Lt. Bowles, who was graduated from William Jewell College in 1939, has two brothers, also in the service. [5] PHYSICAL FITNESS COMMITTEE URGES SPORTS CENTERS AS A LIVING TRIBUTE TO THE NATION’S DEAD CCORDING to Arch Ward, veteran Sports Editor of the Chicago Tribune, originator of All-Star Sports Events for Charity and a member of the Advisory Committee on Physical Fitness, the National Committee on Physical Fitness operating as a branch of the Federal Security Agency, has come a long way in organization since its inception a year and a half ago. It has won the cooperation of the American Medical ‘Association, gained the active aid of many of the best minds in education, industry and athletics and is readily bringing the public to the point of view that War Memorials should take the form of Sports Fields, Gymnasiums, Playgrounds, or some other kind of tribute to the nation’s dead that will be beneficial to the living. The greatest progress, in the opinion of Mr. Ward, was achieved at a recent meeting of the Physical Fitness Com- mittee in Chicago with the decision that a country can’t legis- late health. Young men and young women as well as those of middle age are not going to engage in exercise primarily because it will keep them fit for their jobs. They will par- ticipate in games or other type of physical exertion whole- heartedly only if it is fun. We will have a healthier America when the people believe it is fun to keep physically fit. Millions of men and women will spend part of their leisure this winter in bowling alleys, not because the exercise therein will be healthful, but because they enjoy the competition. The same holds for skating, box- ing, basket ball and many other athletic activities which have helped make America the most resourceful nation in the world. WILSON ADDS ANOTHER GOLF FACTORY In line with the firm belief that sports will continue to bloom after the war, the Wilson Sporting Goods Company, affiliate of Lowe & Campbell, recently added another unit in their program of expansion in the purchase of the L. A. Young Golf Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, makers of the Walter Hagen line of golf products. The new Hagen division of Wil- son will operate as an individual and separate unit at the modern plant in Grand Rapids. “Buying the Walter Hagen line of golf products is another move to meet the increased demand during the war and to be prepared also for post war development in the increasingly popular game of golf,” says L. B. Icely, President of Wilson. Since the beginning of the war a new leather goods factory has been added at Ironton, Ohio, and another plant at Tulla- homa, Tennessee, has been established to increase production of baseballs and softballs. Lowe & Campbell is proud to be associated with a firm that is progressive to the extent that it is now recognized as a leader in the sporting goods industry. A BOOK OF “INDIVIDUAL EXERCISES” We have a limited number of copies of a highly desirable book of selected exercises for individual conditions as used in the Departments of Corrective Physical Education at the University of Illinois, Arizona and Northwestern University. A set of mild exercises, a set of modern exercises and a Set of difficult exercises is offered for each of the many conditions discussed, including high and low blood pressure, posture, diges- tive disorders, foot disturbances, heart disturbances, hernia, infantile paralysis, kidney and knee disturbances, keeping physi- cally. tit,ete: This book of 111 pages contains many diagrams and may be secured through our nearest store. The price is $1,00, plus postage. O. W. I. FIGURES ON PHYSICAL EDUCATION According to data recently made available by the U. S. Office of Education through the Office of War Information based on reports from 992 school systems of all sizes only half of the boys (50.1%) and less than half of the girls (46.7%) in- the last two years of high school are now receiving organized instruction in physical education. This means that about _ 1,100,000 juniors and seniors in high school are not receiving instructions in physical fitness as reported by the Federal Security Agency. Instruction in health education is being given to a, smaller percentage of junior and senior boys and girls than in physical education. About 20 percent of these students were enrolled in these classes last year. Among reasons preventing greater increases in enrollment in physical fitness classes is the fact that many men teachers of physical education have gone into the armed forces and schools: that wish to inaugurate physical fitness programs have often been unable to find trained personnel. PREPARED CHALK FOR MARKING GYM FLOORS Temporary marks made with chalk on gymnasium floors are often required for games and activities. A method of pre- paring chalk which will make such marks that will stay on the floor for a day or longer is described in the Journal of Health and Physical Education as follows: “To a small amount of cold water add enough sugar to make a saturated solution. Saturation point is reached when after a vigorous shaking or stirring a small amount of sugar remains in the container. Soak a number of sticks of soft chalk in a solution consisting of one part of the sugar solution to three parts of water. When the sticks of chalk cease to give off bubbles, remove and drain. In a short time this chalk will be dried ready for use. Lines made with this chalk will not rub off easily and may be removed with a wet cloth or mop. Sticks of chalk which have been prepared in this manner may be kept in good con- dition for an indefinite period by storage in an air-tight con- tainer such as a fruit jar. The solution in which the chalk is treated can also be kept for several months if placed in a tight container.” GABERDINE TRAINING SHORTS We still have a supply of men’s training shorts made of high grade Royal Blue gaber- dine. Some have a one-inch light Gold silk braid stripe down each side and some are plain Royal Blue without striping. The shorts have a drawstring in the waist and come in small, medium and large sizes. se y SSF Le ae 4 Yi) OSes OOO A “ee \ No. 575—Men’s Shorts Originally made as a training short for ansArmy Air Force Service Command, these shorts represent a surplus which is immediately available. Send your order to our nearest store. No. 575—Gaberdine Gym Shorts, per pair... $1.50 THEY REPORT TO “COACH SMITH” If the students at Centennial High School, Pueblo, Colorado, want to participate in athletics they will have to see.a man named Smith. Ed Smith is head football coach, Fred Smith is head basket ball coach, James Smith is the freshman football coach, and Frank K. Smith is principal. No—they’re not the Smith Brothers, or even related. aay: [6] GROWTH OF SIX-MAN FOOTBALL According to figures released by the enterprising Maryland Six-Man Football Association, making weekly press releases of data on the game, Six-Man Football has already surpassed swimming, golf, boxing and wrestling as an interscholastic sport in American schools. Originating in Nebraska in 1934 under the direction of Stephen Epler, the geographic expansion of Six-Man Football as an interscholastic sport has been extremely rapid. In 1935 the game was played in nine states; in 1936 in 17 states; in 1937 to 27 states and 1941 the game was being played in 45 states. By 1938 teams in Canada and Hawaii were playing the Six-Man game. The estimated number of intramural clubs and playground teams in 1941 was over 20,000. Boys in high schools with enrollments too small to provide suitable 11-Man material and soldiers and sailors too busy to give the time necessary to-perfect 11-Man plays are now enjoy- ing the game. LOVE AND FOOTBALL A newspaper clipping which is over ten years old bobbed up the other day. It’s about an interview with Fielding H. Yost, grand old man of football. In talking of the qualities that make a great team, Yost said: “And the greatest of these is love.” When asked if he could build a winning team on this Biblical principle, Yost replied that a great team cannot be built with- out the so-called heart qualities: “Love of pals,” he said, “love of the game, love of the school the boys play for. Hate is a negative force while love is positive and makes for strength for the best fighting type of man, especially when it comes to fighting for the things in which he is interested. With it go courage, truth and faith, all positive forces.” L. B. ICELY GETS HELMS FOUNDATION AWARD Mr. L. B. Icely, President of the Wilson Sporting Goods Company, and a member of the advisory committee of the Pres- ident’s National Committee for Physical Fitness was recently awarded the Helms Athletic Foundation Medal for his many noteworthy contributions to athletics. Mr. Paul H. Helms, well known West Coast sportsman and founder of the Foundation made the award and at the same time presented the company with a scroll given in recognition of “noteworthy services rend- ered in behalf of athletics through sponsorship of sports projects that led to the advancement of sport.” - The Helms Athletic Foundation is a non-profit organiza- tion founded by Paul H. Helms of Los Angeles. Its aims are those of stimulating greater interest in athletics in com- munity life to spend the precepts of good sportsmanship and fair play and to record the achievements of athletes and athletic teams in all sports. The Foundation maintains one of the most complete sports libraries and periodically prepares and releases historical book- lets on sports to newspapers, radio, schools and others with- out cost. The managing director of the Foundation is W. R. “Bill” Schroeder with offices at 401 W. N. Garland Building, Los Angeles, California. Since 1936 dozens of trophies, hundreds of medals and thousands of certificates have been awarded to deserving athletes. A prep school Sports Hall of Fame was established, and a Board of Athletics which serves to select All-Star Teams in Baseball, Football, Basketball, Track etc., annually. When you buy bonds for a college education, if you buy enough to pay for three years, Uncle Sam treats you to the fourth. The Sixth War Loan begins November 20th and ends December 16th. Don’t delay! BOYS’ AND GIRLS’=--HALF PRICE E have just called in all salesmen’s and other samples from our branch stores; thus we have at our headquarters store in Kansas City a large assortment of boys’ and girls’ basket ball uniforms—playing shirts, pants or warm-up shirts or pants—but no team outfits. Remember, these are ODDS and ENDS; but if you need some fill-ins on your present outfit it is quite possible you could find what you want in this assortment. It is not possible for us to list these garments because they are too many and too varied in color, size and style. Therefore, if, for example, you desire a pair of scarlet basket ball pants, give the number wanted and sizes (but remember, no complete team outfits) and we’ll send you the nearest we can, subject to your approval and returnable if not satisfactory. Prices—The price on these garmients will be the base price as shown in our catalog, less 50%. By base price we mean the price of the pants or shirt, as the case may be, without brad trimming or lettering. If the braid trim or letter- ing might not meet your approval it is easily taken off. However, we cannot undertake the removing of this or the putting on of new lettering as a great scarcity of labor prohibits this. IF YOU NEED A FEW EXTRA SUITS—tThe chances are we can fix you up in pretty good shape and at very low cost. Send your order direct to our Headquarters, 1511 Baltimore Ave., Kansas City 8, Mo., and remember, if the goods are not satisfactory they are returnable. With the scarcity of uniforms Girls’ Suits Boys’ Suits 50% OFF ON ESQUIRE FOOTBALL BOOK Anyone who has a son, relative or friend that is at all interested in the Great American game of football should not miss the opportunity to present them with a copy of Esquire’s most interesting football book, “Football in War and Peace’— especially since it is now reduced from $1.00 to half price—S0c. We know of no Christmas gift that would be more appreciated by the football-minded individual than this large-size book with 16 pages of unusual photographs and illustrations giving a chronological history of the game. Clark Shaughnessy, author and famed originator of the “T” formation, has dug up previously unpublished dope on the that prevails at this time, these fill-ins may be a life-saver to you. game’s greatest/players, together with a survey of the progress — and evolution of the game by hitting the high spots of dramatic interest from the ’80s to the present. His selection of the twelve greatest games, backfields and plays, plus an all-time all- American team, are features of especial interest. The book should be in every school library. Copies may be secured from our nearest store at the new reduced price of 50c each. GYMNASIUM MAT FOR BOXING We have on hand at our Denver Store a large size mat, 24 by 24’, of one-inch thickness, that is ideally suited as a boxing pad for a gym floor or for use as a boxing ring mat. Made of 15-ounce double filled white duck and filled with com- bination hair felt padding, it is offered at the special bargain price of $300.00 F. O. B. Denver. (The regular trade value is - $415.00.) Order through your nearest store to expedite deliv- ery. It is subject to prior sale. “Tt is rumored that you are being paid money for playing football. Is that true?” “Yes, sir. But I have to make money—I’m putting my mother through welding school.” 7] SCARCE ITEMS IN STOCK HORSESHOES. A limited quantity of Victory horseshoes of steel, official size and weight. These shoes do not have toe calks but are suitable substitutes for the conventional type shoes. Per set of 4, $2.35. BASKET BALL SHIRTS. Hard to get cotton basket ball shirts, medium weight, in stock in four standard colors only: Royal Blue, Scarlet, Light Gold, Kelly Green. Honeycomb knit, sleeveless style in small, medium and large sizes. No. 21/3C Cotton Shirts, each -75c. GYM PANTS. Made of good quality army tan twill, button front with semi-belt, with double ring fastener. Sizes 28 to 36 inclusive. These will go well with the above shirts as an inexpensive basket ball outfit if immediate delivery is desired. No. G249 Pants, per pair, $1.10. TRAINING SHORTS. Elastic waist shorts of tan or olive drab poplin in small, medium and large sizes. In stock for immediate delivery. No. G247 Shorts, per pair, 90c.- SWEAT SHIRTS. Dark grey cotton with white fleece lining; heavy weight. A scarce article in these days. In stock in sizes 33 to 48. No. C718 Shirts, each $1.45; $16.50 per dozen. SWEAT PANTS. Dark grey cotton to match the above shirts, white fleece lined. Medium weight with drawstring waist. Small, medium and large sizes. No, C719 Pants, each $1.45; $16.50 per dozen. Order any of the above through our nearest store. STILL NO ZIPPERS IN SIGHT Those convenient “fascinating” gadgets that we have become so accustomed to in various parts of our clothing for both civilian and athletic wear from arctics to hooded warm-ups, are still taboo as far as the manufacture of new garments is concerned. The WPB reports that there is little prospect for any increase in production for civilian use prior to VE-Day because heavy military requirements for brass, cotton yarn and tape are continuing and will require practically all of available materials for some time to come. Button, Button—! SOLID WALNUT ® A SERVICE HONOR ROLL FOR SCHOOLS GLASS ENCLOSED WALNUT OR OAK WALL CAB- INET FOR HIGH SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, CHURCHES, Y. M. C. A.s, OFFICES, ETC. No. M100 sie OAK CABINET $24.75 No. M100W $27.75 F. O. B. Factory; Shipping Wt. 20 Lbs. 24 Ins. x 30 Ins. Name Capacity 100 Cards, 1”x3” 50 Cards, 1”x6” 24 Cards, 2”x6” Glass Enclosed Molded Plastic Golden Eagle Head Optional Center Panels Complete with Any Size Cards Selected, Includ- ing 10 Blank Yana Heading Cards. Sines Enclosed Honor Roll Cabinet Adaptable to All Needs. Branch of Service Headings Set of 14 scored cards of harmonizing oak or walnut color, for headings listing all branches of the service for men and women, Army, Navy, Marines, WACs, WAVHs, etc. Per set, $2.00 extra. “Presented by Class of” Gold Stamped presentation or gift cards with any limited amount of lettering for use at the top or bottom of the center glass panel will be furnished upon request. Extra $2.50. EXTRA SIDE PANELS: Should you, at any time, require additional listing space, extra side panels can be readily attached. 27” x 8” with capacity for 50 names on 3” x 1” cards or 25 names on 6” x 1” cards. Oak, each $5.00; Walnut, each $7.00 (F. O. B. factory). Nov.-Dec., 1944. [eves Capper ATHLETIC GOODS YY General Offices: Kansas City, Mo. Return Postage Guaranteed THE BLIND MAY BOWL Rehabilitation programs at Valley Forge General Hospital include athletic activities for disabled servicemen hitherto thought impossible. With specially constructed direction-find- ing devices it is even possible for men blinded or with impaired vision to participate in bowling. This recreational activity and other normal activities are recommended for rehabilitation which may be especially valuable in restoring healthy mental attitudes for re-employed veterans and aid in their adjustment to a new kind of existence. For bowling the equipment which enables them to get a cor- rect bearing on the pins by means of a sound beam, consists of a headpiece worn by the bowler and other apparatus set up above the pins at the end of the alleys 60 feet away. Experi- ments are being conducted in the use of this equipment and proving that its effect on morale of blinded: bowlers makes the experiment worthwhile. - PTA’S “LEND-LEASE”’ ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT In Minneapolis there is an organization called the ‘“Minne- apolis Toy Lending Council” which is a group of some of the Parent-Teacher Associations of the schools in the poorer dis- tricts of the city. The function of the organization is to assem- ble toys of all kind as well as football, basket ball, baseball, softball, bats and other items of athletic equipment which are popular with all kids. Then in the poorer districts where the children are mostly underprivileged and unable- to purchase such recreational equipment, the various items are “loaned” out to them on the:same basis that a library book is obtained. In order to control the use of the equipment the loans are made only to the more reliable ones who are members of some such organization as a Hi-Y Group, Boy Scouts, etc. The boys and girls make application for the use of the equipment and are allowed to take it out for a certain length of time. Reports are that the plan has been a success and that there has been little difficulty in getting the equipment back for circulation. OUR BEST WISHES TO YOU Since this will be the last edition of The Coach until after the Holiday Season, we take this opportunity to wish each and every one of our many friends some cause for rejoice- ment and may the New Year bring greater happiness to all and Peace On Earth, Good Will Toward Men. Sec. 562 P. L. & R. U. S. POSTAGE PAID Kansas City, Mo. Permit No. 550 Dr.