December 29, 1943.

Mes. Allen and I acknowledge with thanks your and Vivian's
Christmas and New Years greeting. It is very thoughtful indeed of
you and I feel that we ows you a definite apwlogy for not being
able to attend your wedding.

' I% just happened that we hed the boys back for a few days
varsity practice ami since we have had so many cripples and the
absenteeism has been so astounding, I felt I simply could not get
away. Bob and it both wanted to come but they both helped me
with the team and I needed it.

I am-droping you this line to tell you that we expect to
get you something that you are in need of when you get settled.
Are you keeping house, or are you boarding? In the not too distant
future we will ascertain the needed item,

Congratulations on your new job, or your near new job. ie
understand that you are in line for the sports editorship and we
wish you the very best of luck and success.

Wishing you a long, happy and successful wedded life, I an

Very sincerely yours,

Direstor of Physical Education,
POA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach.