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May 15, 1940.

   

= Tom Higgins, Sec'y.,
1100 Tadiena Street’
Lawrence, Kancas,

: «ss Aftter careful investigation I have decided

to contribute $25. “soward refurnishing the living room
of the chepter house, and herewith enclose my check in
that amount T hope you may collect a sufficient améunt.

The actuating reason for doing this is the
scholarship standing being maintained by the chapter, and
I wish to encourage its continuance, So keep it up.

My investigation leads me to the belief
that considerable economies are possible in the manage-
ment of your chapter house affairs, In these times I am
sure you will agree that this should receive your very
serious attention. It is better to reduce expenses rather
than to take in a lot of mediocre members in order to in-
crease your income. Don't try too hard to keep up with the
Joneses as their standard may not be best for us,

Prom the fraternity catalogue I made eae list
of California Phi Psis, which I herewith enclose, I tele-
— those who heave tel nes in Los Angeles asking that

hey send you a check. Hale Hamilton said to tell you he
will, and Louis Moore said he thought he might. Spotts
says he has two sons in Cal, Epsilon whose demands there
take his spare cesh. Ray Foulks told me at our alumni
luncheon that he would contribute, The others checked on
the enclosed list gave me no encouragement. Delaney said he
had contributed *100,00 to build the chapter house.

IT am sending a copy of this letter to Judge
Owen, Piatt and Dr, Allen, as an encoursgement., I hope to
attend my class re-union this June 9th as it is the Golden
Anniversary of our graduation. Will try to eall on you.

Freternally yours,

   

John A. Push
121 So. Hudson Ave
Los Angeles