° April 23, 1943.

ir. C. E. Hoopes,
Anthony, Kansas.

Dear Mr. Hoopes:

Thank you for your very good letter of March 23rd telling ms about
Horace and Ralph Menasoo, Vietor Elliott and Charles Truby. I would
very much liked to have some down to Anthony or to Salina to see the
boys pley, but we have a physical conditioning, or commando, course

here for 1800 of our men who are in the service, and this occupies
most all of my tims.

My administrative work as head of the Department of Physical Education
keeps me pretty close to the desk, and then when I wes just getting
over our basketball season I suffered an infected tooth and was in bed
with a near case of blocd poisoning. I was lucky to get out of it
without any sinus infection, so I feel very happy about my escape.

I had a fine letter from Mr. Clarence R. Spong, the principal, telling

me about Horace Menasco. We would be delighted to heve him at the
University, but I understand there is a question about his going to
some school in Oklahoma. If there is anything that I could do in the
way of writing a letter I would be most happy to do so. :

I appreciate your interest and if you have any suggestions I will be
‘wery happy to follow them. |

Again, thanka a lot for writing me, and forgive me for not answering
more promptly. é .

With all good wishes, I am

Cordially yours,

Pa

_ Direetor of Physical Education,
FCA :AH Varaity Basketball Coach.
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