Shorty
Meairs Letter
April 11, 1970
Turlock, California 95380
1941 California Ave.
To Coach Hargiss:
Greetings
and so glad to know of what the boys are doing for you and so sorry that I
cannot be there to be a part of it all and to see
you again. On the wall of my den for many years there hangs
a long, narrow picture of the old K.S.N. Football squad of 1916 with Coach
Hargiss standing at each end of the long line with the old Gym. in the
background---a great picture for me. This has been a topic of conversation to
sons, grandsons and many friends over the years. I coached football for five
years in a High School in Washington state and played with some of the boys in
some games.
As I
study the picture on the wall I sometimes
wonder how that team would stack up against the teams of today --- well --- well
maybe I had better not go into that. Last June I and my last last little K.S.T.C
Girl Celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary with being married for a second
time with our three children and nine grandchildren ---four of these last are in
college--one of them in Annapolis Naval Academy and one on a Pre-Medical
Scholarship at Stanford.
My wife and I are both well and going strong. I manage to keen
busy with my garden, coin and pipe collections. We have gone on tours from
Europe to Hawaii and Mexico.
And now as old age is settling upon us we stay more at home
and reminisce over over the old days. You will never know how much I owe to you
and Mr. Phipps for the wonderful influence you both had on my life. You took
a Western Kansas green, country cowboy and gave me a polish and ambition that
started me on the road to a good citizen and a good life. THANKS
I know that you have done the same for many others and that
you have made a wonderful record as a coach and a man. When you come to
California we will be so glad and happy to have you come for a visit with us.
This is a strong and honest invitation.
May the following years be good to you and your happiness.
With best wishes.
Sincerely,
R. C. (Shorty) Meairs
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