August 6, 1936
Jesse and His Oaks
Ohio State Journal Editorial pg4 col 1

JESSE OWENS is Ohio's model of speed, and one naturally associates him with the winged Mercury. But Jesse has decided to plant on his native heath some oak trees and the oak is an example of standing in one place, growing broad and tall.. and displaying steadfastness and stamina. But Jesse's Olympic oaks will be very welcomed at his junior and senior high schools in Cleveland and on the campus of Ohio State University. They will remind future generations of the winning abilities of this Olympic victor. And the oak trees, if they get a good start, will live for many generations, so that when Jesse has finished out his life span, be it ever so long, the graceful trees will keep on growing, supplying shade and giving forth new trees as their progeny.

Jesse has shown good sense in sending over trees (from Germany) not some doodads or flummiddidles that would be valuable only for looking at and for temporary decorations.