November 6, 1941

Yrs. Theodosia Powell Smith
Feature Writer
‘The Journal

Peoria, Lllinois

Hy dear Ers. Smith,

You will please pardon me for not answering your good letter of
Ceteber 26 sooner. The truth of the matter is that I've been so
"bloomin™ busy that Ifve failed to respond as readily as I de- |
sired. Congratulations on your appointment as feature writer ase
of the Journal. I imow that you must be very happy now that ee

you are back to your “first love”. It must be a great thing for a
newspaper women to get back doing tho thing that provides such a
vicarious existence. . -

I assure you that I am sorry that you cannot be here for our
backetball season, but you are in a town where basketball is em-
phasized very strongly. Goach Robertson of Bradley Tech. always
ial @ hee Nay OS eey ee eC ae or

Our team is young, but I believe + will show a degree of promise.

I assure you that it was a great pleasure to do any small favor
thet I could for you in your coming to Lawrence. I thought so much
of Day, he was a grand gentleman. And your son, William, is also
a fine gentleman so you have many pleasant memories I am sure.

If at any time I can be of any service in any way to you please
do not fail to call upon me. With all good wishes I am

Sincerely,

Director of Physical Education and Recreation
Fca/pg Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach