October 26, 1940 Cheats tectieek ent teats @ Ncheiets ere te Gwell boy&s Charlio is studying so hard that he ie below weight and Sollenberger is in about the same boate Solly works so much that it is pot possible for him to report — regularly for practice, but both boys will make the squad ae £ oe ees re ond as the piney Wht he in omy of the starting lins-upse Thanking you, ZI aii, Sincerely yoursy : savester of Vapuial Blewties oni Recreation — J. H. SCHRANT, M.D. EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT HUTCHINSON, KANSAS le - Ya * i Agi, 3 Osteber 28, 1940 Mre Jele Shreve 171 Belvidere Avenue FPamvood, lew Jersey Dear “Pins 2 The boys are staying at the Lorraine Hotel in Philadelphia, iI en sure thet Coach Henry and boys will be very happy to see yous You doubtless did not kmow thet I am not Director of Athletics and I have not beem since January 2, e the football team would have better Inck than e basketball coach directing the athletic destiniese At any rate, that was what was done when the Boare abolished tho position of Director of Athletics and hired @ football coach, and then later they mde the football coach Director of Athletics, Doubtless you remember this or maybe tho news never got to yous : Lote of good luck to you, Time Director of Physical Education and Recreetion | Varsity Basketball Coach FCAsig October 24, 1940 Forrest Allen, Director of Athletics University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas ff "1 Dear Phog: My sons noted from the schedule that we picked up at K.U. last summer that Kansas is playing Villanova on Saturday, November 2nd and we hope to get down to the game. Would be pleased to have you inform me as to where the Kansas headquarters will be and whether or not there will be a Kansas section. If you have any tickets on your hands that you feel might not be used I could put them to the use of future K.U. stars. Sincerely yours, J. D. Shreve : ns J Ahi. gee: 171 Belvidere Ave. : ry 2 i Fanwood, N. Je Columbia, temoseeo ale ‘onference Dear Brother ‘Sloane aie ihak teVtald We SUA tah eth wing tae Ee {ile tae Wlll iNiblvee utah sovreopenmeang lace sho tee ace tibkap was writtens I had several coaching eshools during the sumer and I ~ ~ laid your letter aside thinking thet I would answer it laters As my mail increased, I find that some of the letters that I had expected to answer imuediately were pushed back for other matters that demanded prompt attentions After I returned to town I failed to get caught up on my wpa eacraniss I am apologising for my negligences : : . i ‘smaik Sak ta Baily, Mowe: ‘nt Weter. Witey 4s here and I believe he is learning © greet deal as he seems tremendously de He has not said anything about desiring work. Neturally we have so many boys looking for work that unless e fellow pesters us about it we never worry a great deale I will make it a point to discuss — some of these problems with Wiley. I hed forgotten what you had emphasized until I again read over your letter todaye I am chairman of the Community Chest drive, and this with the YMCA drive,in addition to my ether work have kept me extrenely busye I en leaving today for Toledo, Ohie to address the Ohio High School Athletic Association in connection with their teachers conventions On Saturday I will be in Chicago to watch the Minnesota-llorthwestern games Then on the 7th I go to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to speak to the Wisconsin Teachers and = Wisconsin high school football and basketball coachese I omly mention these fects to let you lmow that I have been much on the move most of the sumer and fall, and if there has been any justifiable excuse in not answering your letter, it is because I have not boon able to etay at my desk long enough to got’ the job donee Some of the Phi Psi's ‘told me of meeting you, and I had to confess thet I was one of those guilty souls who bad not acknowledged your lettere I do want you to know that I appreciate your kindness very very muche Again thanking you and Assuring you that 1 did not knowingly show euch « eons tesy, be &: heotnee, in, Fraternalily _— Director of Physical Education and Recreation Varsity Basketball Coach Kansas Alpha, *08 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEMEN W. G. SILER, Morristown High, Morristown CLAUDE NORRIS, Alpine High, Alpine JOHN T. MUSE, Jackson High, Jackson SAM W. JONES, Knox High, Knoxville JOSH HUGHES, 3515 Gillespie Ave., Nashville EARNEST DUMAS, B. H. S., Brownsville W. P. BALES, Central High, Chattanooga RUSSELL SLOAN, Columbia CHARLIE JAMERSON, Tech High, Memphis ‘TENNESSEE APPROVED OFFICIALS CONFERENCE TENNESSEE SECONDARY SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (Affiliated with National Association of Basketball Officials) S. D. JACKSON, Sec.-Treas. 511 Hamilton Bank Building Johnson City, Tennessee Columbia, Tenne, June 1, 1940 Mr. Forrest C. Allen, Lawrence, Kansas Dear Brother Allen: During the past ten years Phi Kappa Psi has served me in many ways, but, frankly, this is the first time that the brotherhood has been the means of gaining an introduction. However, I feel that you will be interested in what I have to say a it deals with a young man who hopes to enter college s ® His name, Porter Wiley, a transplanted Kentuckian, who has been a resident of my home town for the . past five or six years. He is a good basketball man from a mechanical angle, but it is his ambition to coach the game and he is, therefore, hopeful that he may attend some university where he may learn as well as play basketball. Kansas is his first choice. He was graduated from Columbia High in 1937, but due to financial matters has been unable to enter college as yet. I feel certain that he will need a part time job or scholarship, or both, to put him through any university. Porter was switched from one position to another as a junior in school, but as a guard in his senior year the captained the team that lost only in the finals of the State tourney. He is well proportioned and is around 6 foot 3 inches tall, throws lefthanded, age 19e . I know thet the Big Six plays very fast basketball and I am not sure that Porter could even meke your third or fourth team. This I do know, that no boy will be more sincere in his efforts to learn and make use of his opportunities. I would suggest that the University send Porter a catalogue with an explanation as to what scholarhsips, if any, may be open to freshmeng also, what part time jobs might be availablee This will give him an idea as to what he will have to spend should he be able to attend Kansas and will give him a full summer to make his decisione W.G. SILER, Morristown High, Morristown CLAUDE NORRIS, Alpine High, Alpine JOHN T. MUSE, Jackson High, Jackson SAM W. JONES, Knox High, Knoxville JOSH HUGHES, 3515 Gillespie Ave., Nashville EARNEST DUMAS, B. H. S., Brownsville L EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEMEN } W. P. BALES, Central High, Chattanooga RUSSELL SLOAN, Columbia CHARLIE JAMERSON, Tech High, Memphis TENNESSEE APPROVED OFFICIALS CONFERENCE TENNESSEE SECONDARY SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (Affiliated with National Association of Basketball Officials) S. D. JACKSON, Sec.-Treas. 511 Hamilton Bank Building Johnson City, Tennessee For your information, Mre Wiley's coach at Columbia High was Morgen Farris and he would be better informed than I on the abilities of the boy. Mr. Farris' address is Trotwood Avenue, Columbia. Please advise if I can be of any assistance in this vmattere Toknenses Delta, *31 PeSe My third paragraph isn't quite clear. Although Porter has been unable to attend college during the past three years he is definitely planning to go somewhere this fall. OFFICE OF THE DEAN THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS LAWRENCE November 4, 1940 Dr. Forrest C. Alien, Director Physical Education Department University of Kansas — My dear Dr. Allen: ae Please note in your schedule that on Jan- pe ie { ser vary 10th and llth, there will be held at the University an-All State Music Clinic for Music Supervisors, and large musical groups such as bands and orchestras will be using Hoch Auditorium on both these days. I believe you already have note of the fact that the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra on the regular Coneert Series are here on March 4th and as usual will present a Child- rens Concert for the School Children of Lawrence on the afternoon of the 4th and a concert in the evening as well. With best wishes, Sincerely yours, D. Me Swarthout DMS :aa Dean UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS LAWRENCE FRANK T. STOCKTON DEAN November 8, 1940 Dr. F. ¢. Alien Physical Education Dept. Ka Us Dear Phog: Thanks for your note ebout Austin Faulkner. I have written him. Sincerely yours, GAO November 12, 1940 We would appreciate it if you would let us know at what place the mecting is to. take place, and what subject you would prefer Drs Allen to discuss. We will await your early replys Sincerely yours, Secretary to Dr. Forrest C. Allen Me Wallace Ay Swanson ReClub President Kansas State College — Manhattan, Kansas Dear re Swensons Your letter of November 5 to Dr. Allen has been receivede : ? ine 4ilen is out of town at the present time but is expected to return about the 8th or Sth. Since he will be leaving Vilwiukee tomorrow evening for Lawrence, i thought it best to hold his letter until his return instead of forwarding £t OMe _ I assure you the letter will have ite Allen's prompt attention upon his returns Sincorely yours, Secretary to Dre Forrest Ce Allen Department Noe 91 AeGe Spalding & Brose 1012 Grand Avenue Kansas City, Missouri Gentlemens . Enclosed please find 35¢ in coin for which please send me one copy of 428, Volley Ball Guidee Thanking you in advance, I am, Sincerely yours, Nevember 23, 1940 Mr. Wallace Ae Swanson K = Club. President AoTeOe House Manhatten, Kansas Dear Mre Swanson: 3 Your two letters of November 19 and 20 have been duly received. I will be happy to speak at your K = Club on the evening of December 16. I notice the place of meeting is to be Willard Hall, room 115, so, wnless I hear from you to the contrary, I will be with you on the above dete. I don*t know how my letter was miscerried, but it was sent at good time. Will you kindly acknowledge receipt of this letter so that I can rest assured thet you have received it, and the date is ‘satisfactory? The subject that I had expected to speak on before was “Our Kensas K = Club Cousins and their Reciprocal Responsibility." With all good wishes, I am, Sincerely, Director of Physical Education and Recreation Versity Basketball Coach FCAslgsmin - November 27, 1940 Mre Johmny Sabo S39 Sheridan Road Winnetka, Illinois Dear Johnny: Yes, Johmy, I did receive your letter as of last week, but I have had so many conflicts in time that I have to answer only my most urgent correspondences Not that I would not do anything for you that I could, but I simply did not have time enough to go arounds You know, Johnny, I have never been especially strong in writing unsolicited letterss I do not believe they get the job done. I have always felt that if the individwl was ine I am wondering if you will see Major Griffith. He much better position to pull certain strings than anyone the countrys Now, Johnny, do not feel that I am turning you dow, I em not, but I do not remember a person I have met by the name of President Frank Le Bversull, and I amafraid that he was forcing something upon hime that : : If you feel, Johmmy, efter receiving my letter, that a letter from me would do any good, I would write him, but I would endeavor to have Major Griffith sell him on you first and let my > letter come in to reinforce the situati one I am sorry that you lost your position in the east. It seems especially unfortunate that you should lose this after making such a fine records My kindest regards to you and your good family, Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education and Recreation Varsity Basketball Coach FCAsig Gbige < North, Kiherla. Saeggaled Cat gow tke Be le Feccnilen TE Steed ot ecaccal, Che cern ew | GPa GP papas es Li maith, herb November 27, 1940 Ure Bud Weidicke Snowden-lMize Athletic Goods COe Atehison, Kansas Dear Buds — | I have just received your letter and have taken the same into Earl Malkenstien with the information that na poreenee the three pair of shesg Gat you wrote ne abouts Doubtless he will cond you « requisition ina very short whiles Very cordially yours, Director of Physical Education and Recreation Varsity Basketball Coach FCArlig November 27, 1940 Dre Eo Claude Smith Mills Building Topeka, Kansas Dear Dre Smith: Your very generous invitation to address the Eastern Kansas Osteopathic Society on Thursday, December 12, at 7:00 P.Jli, has been received. It is mighty nice of you to ask me but it will be impossible for me to accept as much as I would like to be with youe : You doubtless realize that there are a good many angles that present themselves and you perhaps know them better than anyone else. It is for that reason tat I feel — that you had better get someone else. - J will drop by and see you sometime and have a seek discussion with youc With all good wishes, I an, Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education and Recreation Varsity Basketball Coach FCAslg E. CLAUDE SMITH, D.O. MILLS BUILDING TOPEKA, KANSAS November 23,1940 Dr. Forrest C. Allen 801 Louisiana Street, Lawrence, Kansas. Dear Doctor: The Eastern Sansas Osteopathic Society meets in Ottawa, thursday, December 12th, at 7 P.M. and it is my job to obtain a speaker for that occasion. We would be mighty happy to have you fill that place on a subject of your own choosing. 1 don't want to insist on anything like this if you feel it will in any way jeop- ardize your position in relation to the Uni- versity set-up. However, we are anxiously awaiting your reply to this urgent invitation. Kindest regards, 6 One Lacan ECS:hl | E. Claude Smith, D.O. November 27, 1940 Mre We Ae Schaal Lawrence National Bank - Lawrence, Kansas Dear Mr. Schaal: I acknowledge with thanks your letter regarding the 4-H Club and Voestional Agricultural Achievement Banquet at the Hotel Eldridge, Friday, November 29th, at 6:30 ps. me, your subject to be “Achievement.” This gives me the very information I desire end I thank you for ite I assure you that I will keep my discussion entirely within the bounds of "Achievement." Very cordially yours, | Director of Physical Education and Recreation Varsity ici sugieute. Speeh.. 7 oak FCA:lg:min F.W.HOSFORD, TRUST OFFICER IRVING HILL, PRESIDENT WACSEWAAL Kees Chouiow ¢|.J.MEADE, EXECUTIVE VICE PRES. ASaretelSTORFiGns GEO.D.WALTER,VICE PRES. W. E.DECKER, ASST. CASHIER J.D.BOWERSOCK ,VICE PRES. A.D.KOLTERMAN, ASsT.CASHIER GEO.W.KUHNE, CASHIER CAPITAL, SURPLUS & UNDIVIDED PROFITS ONE QUARTER MILLION LAWRENCE, KANSAS November 25, 1940, Dr. Forrest C. Allen, Director of _ Physical Education & Recreation Varsity basketball Coach University of sansas Lawrence, Kansas | Ke: 4=H Club and Vocational Agricultural Achievement Banquet, Hotel Eldridge Friday, November 29th, 6:30 P.Me subject: Achievement vear Doctor Allen:-= For your information 1 have made the following inquiry: The 4-H Club idea was begum in Douglas County in 1924. soon after that the Douglas County Hankers Ass'n, recognized the value of 4-H Club work, giving an achievement banquet to all youngsters who had completed their project. This has been repeated from year to year by the Association and this year the 135th annual banquet is being givene There are eleven clubs in the county with a total of 291 memberse ‘the clubs are under the auspices of the follow- ing people: Deal six, County Farm Agent, who came here in 1935 Vera Morgan, Home Demonstration Agent, who came here Nov. 1,1940 irene Slavens, Uffice secretary, employed since Jan. 1, 1940 The clubs are under the direct supervision of boys! leaders and girls! leaders and in some cases commmity leaders who live in the ommmity where each club is located. These leaders are very often home boys and girls who graduated from 4-H Clubs themselves. in other cases they are men and women who are will- ing to sacrifice of their time in order to aid in the work. ‘the age limit for membership is from 10 to 20 years of age. ‘ithe projects are in livestock, dairy and beef calves, swine, sheep and poultry. in crops we find wheat,cormy oats, sorghum, potatoes, tomatoes and general garden. Many clubs have food projects in the preparation and preservation of fruit and vegetables. In clothing the girls learn how to creat an attractive ensemble at a very low cost. Hoom improvement and house keeping are also taught to the girlse in the spring of each year they have what they calla County Festival. At that time the clubs compete in conducting a meeting. Each officer observes parlia- mentary rules, becomes very efficient in his position and motions from the floor must be in order before being recognized by the Chair. Usually a l-Act play is given; chorus and instrumental misic is demonstrated with a short period for recreation. 1 have been asked to be a judge at some of these contests and they are very interesting to witness. + peas Ture gee ee Qe Allen 11-25-40 in the fall of the year the Chamber of Commerce has held a 4-H Club Fair, at which time members compete with their projects. The requirements for the banker's banquet in the fall is that they complete their project which they start in the spring, making satisfactory report to the Farm bureau office; also, they must attend four regular meetings of their club and this year they were required to exhibit their project at the Chamber of Commerce Faire This year the two health champions were Jonn Enyert for the boys and Wilma Lee Johnson for the Girls. Health is one of their chief objectives of the 4-H Clup work. Many faithful leaders live within the county. me of the outstanding leaders is Mrs. Howard Henry at big springs, who has been a club leader for 15 or more years. Livestock is not entirely confined to the boys, since | Kuth Brune with her Champion Guernsey has taken prizes at Topeka dnd Hutchinson Esther Jones has won distinction in the showing of her Ayrshire. z6é5 invitations are being sent out this year. ‘his covers the 4-H Club members and also the Vocational Agricultural students in Liberty Memorial High school under sill Essick and those of the Vinland High School under Theodore Claassane Since this is an Achievement banquet, our committee would like to have you talk along the lines of achievement, which you readily will see is very appropriate for this occasion.e Thanking you for your generous acceptance of this date on your calendar, i am ; Very truly yours, Bitbe président Dougtas County WAS sWL Hankers Associatione November 29, 1940 tr harks Shieebiniey oe * of : ‘Stanford tniversity _—— Dear Clerks All ok caw haee’ isn: einen’ Sik with congratulations upon your wonderful record at Stanford. At this late date I really want te tell you that I remember the years of our associa- tion, and I am happy to see you achieve the success that you have, especially after you took the beating that you did in ee I imagine that my brother in the Stanford Rs 0. Te Ce fe thrilled at your successes because he was a great tackloy in his dey, and whether he lmows football now or not, he could appreciate good football when it is peayeee Give my Mindest regerds to tie big enemy and accept a lion's share in the achievement that you tooext at Palo Alto. Sincerely, ‘Director of Physical Edueation and Recreation Varsity Basketball Coach I remember your discussion regarding the banana king after you left Tulane. I also see where Loyola has discontinued foot- bell altogether. Doss it mean that Antone lost all of his bananas? ,