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February 2, 1946

Blaine &. Hibler, ist Lte WeSoMeC eRe
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Hastings, Nebraska

Dear Blaine: °

I called Charlie Black into the office this morning and fead him your
letter, He was delighted to hear from you. Also, Mrs. Bud French, my secretary, ~
told me that she remembered you from grade school at E. C. White. Mrs. French is
the wife of Bud French, a returned veteran in the Navy who is studying to be a
coach, and the brother of Bert Hall, who has also been discharged but has not

‘enrolled’ in a university yete So you see, I have several high recommendations

concerning yous

I want you to know how very much I appreciate a Missouri and 5
Purdue man referring these two fine boys to us here at Hansas,.

You have been very generous in your praise of my son Bobs. who.
is now a naval lieutenant junior grade on a flat top in the Pacific with
the medical corps,

If you will be kind enough to write to Albert Smagiel and Lee
Storer, I would appreciate it very muche I would be delighted to have both
of these boys with us and, if you think it would be helpful for me to era
them, I will follow your advise in the matter.

I want to congratulate you on your-fine service with the Marines.
The Marine Corps has always been top in all arms of the service with me. We
lost Lt. Te. Pe Hunter on Guam a year ago last July 21. He was one of the
grandest men I knew and a true Marine.

With all good wishes and appreciation, I am

Sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Education,
FCA:MF Varsity Basketball Coach.