Homestead, Florida
September 7, 1943

Dr. Forrest C. Allen

Director of Physical Education
Varsity Basketball Coach
University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas

Dear "Phog"....

Thanks a lot for putting me on your mailing list to receive
the JAYHAWK REBOUNDS, I often had wondered where Charlie Black,
Gordon Gray, Maurice Holden, Horace Mason, et al, had finally landed,
‘Their names brought back pleasant memories, \

You are doing a grand job with the letter and believe me I
know how much it is appreciated. Letters from home or news fron
our friends come first to a service man,

I was glad to get the K,U., football schedule and also was
happy to see a couple of games with Washburn. Wish I could get home
for a game or too, but it looks rather doubtful now. If nothing
happens, however, I'll get back to see your basketball team in action.

 

I'm afraid my sports menu will be rather slim this season,
Most of the fod ball games down here will be played in the daytime,
beeause of the blackout, and it will be difficult for me to officiate
or to be a spectator in the day time.

Since joining the army I have been in seven camps and have
traveled nearly 7,000 miles, During the past five months, I've
never been in one camp more than two months, Being permanently
Stationed here is a relief, My hours are good---8 am. 'til 5 pm--
and my wife joins me in ten days. We'll live in Miami until I'm
transferred or make that long trip. At present, I'm waiting to go
before the OCS board,

: The war news looks good and let's pray we'll all be home
before long and that the lights will go on again in a peaceful world.
Thanks again for everything and give my regards to all.

   
 

Pfe. Jin {Re 17082835
Hq & Hq St, ond OTU, AAB, ATC
Home stead;~Florida