September 4, 1944. Mr. Vim. Butler, Business Men's Assurance Co., Kansas City, Moe Dear Bill: Fred Ellsworth wrote me a note September Ist saying you had called regarding John Cartwright Miller of 4401 Gillhem Road. I imaddiately put in a call for him but found that he was working at a grocery store. However, I had a fine visit with his mother and she seemed pleased that I called. I asked that John come in the office immediately upon coming to Lawrence so that I might greet him and get better acquainted with hin. We certainly thank you, Bill, for your interest, and rest assured that we will do every possible thing to wel- come a stay pleasant and With all good wishes to you, I am - Very sincerely yours, Pireotor of Physica] Education, FPCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. ‘Cuartes B. Hotmss, e’15, President Frep ELLsworts, ’22, Secretary, Gerorce NETTELS, e’21, Vice-President, 7 East 7th St., Lawrence, Kansas Alumni Office, Lawrence, Kansas Pittsburg, Kansas ? < ALUMNI ASSOCIATION of the UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS PUBLISHER, OF THE GRADUATE MAGAZINE HEADOQUARTERS—ROOM 226 Frank Stronc Hai LAWRENCE, KANSAS September 1, 1944 Dr. F. C. Allen, 107 Robinson Gym, Campus Dear Phog: Bill Butler seems to have recovered from his peeve of last spring when they passed him up on buying up the hospital plan; and he is on the phone againe In order to save toll charges, he calls me and asks me to spread the word to all interested parties. Here's the dope for yous John Cartwright Miller of 4401 Gillham Road, Telephone-Valentine 4793, is a graduate of Westport with the class of 1944. He is a star basketball player, debater, dramatist and got honorable mention scholastically. He was seventeen in August. Bill says he has the boy talked into coming to K.U., but wants you and Woodruff to make him welcome. I leave the matter in your hands$ Cordially, &« FEsgp Secretary DIRECTORS Barrour S. JErrrey, 28, Topeka W. T. Grant, fs’05, B.M.A. Bldg., K.C., Mo. Haranp B. Hutcuncs, |’16, 1207 Grand, K.C., Mo. Oscar S. STAUFFER, fs’12, Topeka State Journal, Topeka Huco T. WEDELL, 15, l’20, Supreme Court, Topeka Bertua Lucxan McCoy, ’og, Emporia Ray S. Pierson, 1’23, Burlington CiarENcE McGure, ’29, 922 Oak, K.C., Mo. Ricuarp B. Stevens, |’25, 1123 Louisiana St., Lawrence Mapetine N. Hurp, ’15, 224 Greenwood, Topeka a Active Membership, with Graduate Magazine Subscription, $3 Annually. Life Membership, $60 Single Payment or 10 Installments of $7.50 10 Wr. Dick Soper, 11106 Winner Road, independence, Mo. Dear Dicks I am wondering what decisions you have made toward attending school next fall. I would be. happy to hear froma you, and if there is anything I can do to help you in working out your definite plans to a conolusion, I will only te too happy te do ace I trust thet you are gainfully employed this sumer. With all good wishes, I am Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education, Varsity Basketball Coach. Dy. Laurence Woodruff, our registrar at the University of Kansas, tells me you plan to enter the University in the near future. I want you to know that we will welcome you here, and will be glad to help you in any way possible. Your principal said some very nice things about you. When you coms to Lawrence I hope you will drop in the office so that we may become acquainted. Very sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education, Varsity Basketball Coach. QTM tig ed May 5, 1944 Dear Mr. Allen, thanks for your letter. I hoved you enjoyed the Father and Son Banquet as much as we appreciate your message. The Fathsr and Son Banquet made such a pleasent impression on the fathers as well as the boys that it will vrobably become an annual affair. I'm sorry I haven't written sooner but being close to grads uation thev keeo you on the run. I was interested in your Jayhawk-Rebound and since it was interesting to me I can imagine how “he fellow: in the service would enjoy it. TI hope Il on remain Sh your mailing L186, I suppose no one can make plans at this time but I am interested in college and college basketball. I hone you will let me write you and tell you of my where abouts for I exnect to be in the armed forces in several months. I have svoken to mv varents and they may write you. Sincerely, Dw¥eht Fricke dw- jw lLalph Sinimons Smith Couter , Kauses April 22, (944 Forrest C. Allen, Owreckor o8 Physical Edueationt, University of Kansas. Deax Ur Alla, : Since —[ veaieved yOu leHer | have not Yoken ‘the oppoftuuity Ye write audl thauk you Cor tt, | appreciate ven y much your inot — tation to see one of your games , and | hope trot \ voy Bind eustegh time b& do theack, Next wi wker , it