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Of German Plant

BY KENNETH L. DIXON,
Associated Press Staff Writer.
GERMANY.—Two sports-minded
American officers have started re-
converting one small portion of
Germany’s erstwhile war industry.

CAPT. JOHN PFITSCH of Tyler,
Texas, and Lt. Cassius M. Lea of
Fenton, Mich., are using a former
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factory when they saw a number of
woodworking machines and a siz-

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now that the shooting is over.

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Mr. H. 6. Palmer,
Chanute Junior College,
Chanute, Kansas.

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Mr. Forrest Allen
Kansas University
Lawrence, Kansas

Dear Mr. Allen:

Just a word to inform you on the condition of
the lad's knee, which you treated the day of
the Relays.

he knee seems to be stronger and has not bothered
the individual as much as before. However he
has had two treatments to have the sacro-iliac
placed back te normal.

We plan to keep a clese check on this during ‘the
Summer and hope that the knee is sufficiently
improved and strong enough to compete this

fall.

Thanks again, for your examination, treatment
and advice.

Sincerely,

RI Ok.

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May 26, 1945.

Captain John A. Pfitech,
443 AAA ( Bre»
APO 859, 0/0 P.M.»

New York, N.Y.

Dear Jojmny:

Accept my thanks a million times for this wonderful
mamento of the squareheads' capitulation. It was mighty
nice of you to think of me, and I assure you this sword
Will always adorn one of the prize spots in my household
and it will be because you captured it and sent it to me. Cae

We are longing for the time when you will be back
with us and we can put in words the things we cannot now
i : : : ;

Again, with appreciation and sincerest regards, I am

Sinverely yours,

| Director of Physical Education,
POA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach.

 
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let vei inte I'm #1442 note strong. Our morale is tops now ‘cause we're on |
the dive: If we can keep it up for a while this war won't last too long. We
are clicking, ay you can expect, anything. |

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grade again, eis I can live up to all expectations. , At least, I'll be in
there trying. | :
We had opportunity lately to play some softball. I think I had
the first organized softball league in Germany. We won, too, Doc, so I'm

happy. Now wetre back slugging it out and I think we have the power to do

the whole job this time. Give my regards to everyone and write when you can.

John

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Captain A. Pritsch, ee AeUe Ses
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Tyler, ToxAns e

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Dear Deator Pfitsach;

I was delighted to read yow letter and to know of the
additional citations for First Lieutenant John A. We are
mighty fond of that boy and he has the stuff that it takes
to get the job done.

We will see that this appears in the next Rebounds. Our
admiration for John has always been great, and any small
kindness that we extended to him was most deserving, I.
aSsure youe

I was very happy to hear from Mrs. Pfiteeh, and to you
both my sincerest regards. —

Cordially yours,
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Citation for the Bronze Star Medal
COPY 3 (Oak-Leaf Cluster)

To First Lieutenant Jé@hn A. PRitsch, 01047728, Coast
Artillery Corps, 448th AAA AW Battallion, for meritorious
service in connection with military operations against an
enemy of the United States in Holland and Germany from 14
February to 26 February 1945. In the establishment of
the 55th Infantry Division Rest Center at Treebeek, Holland,
Lieutenant Pfitsch by initiative, ingenuity, and an unlin-
ited capacity for work evercame almost insurmountable ob-
stacles in the acquiring of necessary facilities, equipment
and services. His erganizing ability and enthusiasm, inspir-
ing those working with him, resulted in a superior and out-
standing Division Rest Center. Lieutenant'Pfitsch's efforts
and his devotion to duty reflect credit upon his character
as a soldier and have brought credit upon his unit. Entered
military service from Texas.

GO No. 16

Hq 35th Inf Div
9 Mar 45
COPY
HEADQUAREERS 35TH INFANTRY DIVISION
APO 35 U S ARMY
General Orders
No. 16 9 Mareh 1945

EXTRACT
Award of Bronze Star Medal (Oak Leaf Cluster)

Pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, dated
2e September 1943, as amended, in addition to the Bronze
Star Medal and bronze Oak-Leaf Cluster previously awarded,
a second bronze Oak-Leaf Cluster is awarded to the
follewing;

First Lieutenant John A. Pfitseh, 01047728,

Coast Artillery Corps, U S Army.

Fer meritorious service in connection with military
eperations against an enemy of the United States in Holland
and Germany from 14 February to 26 February 1945.

Entered the military service from Texas.

By command of Major General BAADE:
OFFICIAL:
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May 23, 1945.

Mr. Neal Prochaska,
R. Re 2,
Silver Lake, Kansas.

Dear Neals :

I am asking that the University send you a catalog and
I am also sending you one of our physical education booklets
which describes ow four-year major in the School of Education.

After looking these cver won't you write me and tell ms,
for your and my benefit, that you are coming to K.U. this
summer or oertainly this fall.

It was good to gee you and have a visit with you, and I
trust that you will follow in the footsteps of your father by
enrolling at. the University of Kansas.

With all good wishes, I am

Sincerely Yours, | 4

oe Director of Physical Edueation,
POA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach.

 
 

April 26, 1945

Dr. Forrest C. Allen

Director of Physical Education
University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas

Dear Doe:

Thank you very much for the fine letter you wrote to
Mr i
tik @ Conn,

After reading the copy, I am convinced that you should
set a stock of buggy whips and head for Detroit. If
that doesn't get the job done, I don't know what it
will take.

This has been a very nice setup at Wichita and they
offered me a $200 raise, but I still think I can show
these guys that the Allen system will work in high
school as well as in college.

I am deeply grateful for your prompt response to my
eall for help.

Sincerely yours,

at

Howard G. Porter

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May 12, 1945.

Lieut. Don Powell,

(315th Serv. Group, Box 2,
APO 210, o/o P.aMes

New York, N.Y.

Dear "Potsy”: /

A short note from Fred Ellsworth states that lst Lieut. Don
"Potsy" Powell is lying in a hospital in China with a sprained
ankle from volley bali.

We are sending you our last Jayhawk Rebounds and some extra
| gopies for yowr perusal during your weary hours. We are also
putting you on our mailing list so that you will get the future
.coples. We recall your activities in intramrals.

Lots of good luck to you, Potsy.

Sincerely yours,

| _ Director of Physical Education,
POA:AH Varsity Basketball coach.
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