PLANEVIEW - BEECHWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FRANK K. REID, SUPERINTENDENT
3600 ROSS PARKWAY
WICHITA 10, KANSAS

STRONG HINMAN DR. CLOY S. HOBSON
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM AND GUIDANCE

August 16, 1944

Dr. Forrest C. Allen
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

Dear Doc:

Thanks very much for your generous attitude about the
missing book. You may be sure that I was glad to get
a copy of the "Rebound", too.

Perhaps you remember that I told you I had tried to get
into the Army? I am still trying and may have a good
chance this time. I have applied for a commission as
an officer in the Army's reconditioning program.

I should like a letter of recommendation from you about
my work at K. U. If you could mention my having been
chairman of the Army physical fitness group and that I
knew something about anatomy it would help. The Army
is interested in my ability to organize and administer
a physical education program and in my knowledge of
kinesiology, physiology and anatomy. If I get the ap-
pointment, your course in the treatment of athletic in-
juries will be very helpful to me.

The letter should be addressed to: Army Service Forces,
Kansas City Officer Procurement District, Major Earl F.
Reecknor, Officer in Charge. However, it should be sent
+o me here as I have to send it in with my application.

Thanking you for this additional favor, I am

Very trul ours
2 eee 8

   

: HOWARD G. PORTER

HGP:J5

2333 Menlo Drive, Wichita 9, Kansas