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