Sept. 25, 1942

Coach Charles L. Summers
East Alton-Wood River Community High School
Wood River, Illinois

Dear Coach Summers,

Pardon my negligence in not answering your letter sooner. As
soon as your letter came I looked up Giff and told him that
I was interested in seeing that he was mede very happy and
secure in this place.

He said that he was happy regarding everything. I told him then
thet I had received a lettér from you and that you were a little
concerned about Giff because of what he had written home.

We laughed and said, "Maybe I did write a rather blue letter then,
but everything is keen now and I am heppy."

I wanted you to know, Coach Summers, that I have made special
efforts in contacting Giff and have been keeping close to him
on all occasions.

I assure you that he will not be neglected and I appreciate your
letter which showed a fine concern for this young man. He is

@ splendid chap. At the present time he is up in the gymnesium
working under my son, Milton Allen, who graduated here in 1936
and played on that fine ever-victerious team we had that yeare
Milton is studying law and will receive his second degree this
summer. He graduated in the School of Business in 1956.

I am sure that Giff will be very happy and I am looking forward
to working with him at every opportunity.

With all good wishes I am

Sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Education
Varsity Basketball Coach