University of Kansas - Jayhawker Yearbook (Lawrence, KS)

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IES I, g The CHIQISTOPHEQ STUDICS for I I clistinctive photographs I .I E. HAMMERLI, Phofographer .1 .1 J OFFICIAL PI-IOTOGRAPI-IER FDR SENIOR PICTURES 722 KANSAS AVENUE TOPEKA. KANSAS

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T l OBER 1942 3 At the House Oct. 27, 1942 Q 11:05 p.m. Dear Harry: Your mother told me that you are now receiving your mail in care of the Postmaster, San Diego, California. I know what that means. You're seeing action somewhere in the Pacific---and I'm still here secure on Mt. Oread.' Harry, things have changed since you quit school last January to join the Navy. K. U. is trying to adapt itself to the war. About --- sailors are here taking machinists mates training in old Fowler Shops---they're going on a 24-hour basis, speeding men to the engine rooms of fighting ships like the one you must be on. The University itself is on an accelerated program doing its utmost to get engineers, chemists, and doctors trained for most effective service on the battle fronts. But there's a conflict here, too, Harry. It's a conflict within a conflict, in guys like me. The medics and engineers are fairly well satisfied, I suppose, because they know they can serve their coguntry best right now by staying in school. But me---oh Hell, Harry, I don't know what to do. 'I'm in V-7, but that means I won't see any combat for at least another 12 months.' And what am I doing now? Oh, mainly getting my degree. Yes, I took algebra and trig as Navy requirements, but that didn't amount to much. It's hard to see how my taking History of American Journalism is helping much to win the war. I'm ready to go, Harry. I want to get into it, too. ' Outwardly, Hill life is much the same as always. The Phi Phi's and Kappa's and Corbin hall and the rest had their open houses, and the I.S.A. is having dances occasionally. I'm still dating Mary, but couldn't get serious if I wanted to. We both know that this is a helluva poor time for two college kids to try to make any plans. A grim realization that a life-and-death War is being fought seems to overshadow everything else. Well, Harry, we'll soon be together in one of the world's biggest fraternities---the U. S. Navy. I can hardly wait for my initiation. As always, Pete

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OBER 1942 Here' to the Guy Who TAY'll PUT This has definitely nothing to do with the boys who have joined the armed forces of our country and wenmean no disrespect to those Who have left their home towns to work in munition and airplane factories near and far. They are indeed vitally necessary to our national program. But we would like to pay tribute here to another chap . . .' the guy who STAY'D PUT. A He is the fellow who is buying his home here, educating his children, paying his bills and his taxes. He is the chap who is keeping the fires burning and the wheels moving in our civilian industries-our stores, our farms, our factories-so that our daily needs may be served, the man who delivers your groceries, your mail, your morning milk, the men who produce your food, your clothing,provide your transportation-all of these are part of America at war,Ras they are of America at peace. R He is the guy who is doing a job right here in Topeka. He probably could have gone elsewhere and made some aquick and easy' money for a while, but he is not looking for that-he is looking for Security. He is paying the price for it too: higher costs of living, restricted transporta- tion, with some increase in wages probably, but like everyone else, he is definitely paying his share of this man,s war. A Yes, he is doing the job, and he is doing it proudly! His feet are planted firmly in -the state and town of his choosing. His eyes, tho dimmed at times with mists of sorrow, still shine as he looks, perhaps far into the future, and sees peace and security for his home, his loved ones, and the principles for which he stands. He is building for the future he is entitled to look for and that America is fighting for. Hegs the guy who STAY'D PUT! Eli PRI 'Pl G CUMPA APPEI-I BUILDING 6 TOPEKA,KANSAS PRODUCED THROUGH COURTESY OF JOHN MOR-RELL at COMPANY Y, Inc. 'Q