‘RAY S. PIERSON LAWYER Tey. J OFFICE 214 148 PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK BUILDING BURLINGTON, KANSAS | March 27th, 1945 Dr. Forrest C. Allen Head Basketball Coach University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Doctor Allen: This will confirm our long distance telephone conver- sation in regard to the speaking engagement for the Athletic Banquet for the High School Football, Basketball and Track athletes here at Burlington on Friday evening, April 6th, 1945 at 7 otclock. The meeting is sponsored by the nts Bible Class of the Methodist Church and we expec o have an audience of about 150. I would apprecia t very much if you would send me a one column mat of yourself and also any literature that would assist us in giving you the proper publicity that you justly deserve. We were certainly pleased to have your acceptance and we are all looking forward to a very pleasant evening. Right now, we are having: a little trouble in the Commissary Department but we hope to have the problem solved by the time you get here. With kindest personal regards, I am RSP:CJd