# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1944_S876
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FINANCIAL MATTERS "298

“Resolved, 1. That we express our heartfelt appreciation of
Dr. Seuel’s wholehearted devotion to the welfare of our Church
and especially to the efficient performance of his duties as Treas-
urer of Synod;

“2. That we this day regretfully accept his resignation as
Treasurer of Synod, thanking him for his faithful performance of
the duties of his responsible and difficult office;

“3. That we wish him God’s richest blessings during the re-
mainder of his days as well as a large measure of divine comfort
and guidance;

“4, That we congratulate Dr. Seuel upon the successful com-
pletion of thirty-five years of service as Manager of Concordia
Publishing House; and

“5. That we proceed with the appointment of a successor to
Dr. Seuel in the office of Treasurer of Synod.”

4. The new Treasurer appointed for the unexpired term was
a former experienced and faithful member of the Board, Mr. W. H.
Schlueter of St.Louis, who could and did keep in close touch with
the Fiscal Office and gave much of his time and personal attention
to this important office, serving also as Legacy Officer and member
of the Committee on Finances. Dr. Seuel was appointed as Hon-
orary Member of the Board of Directors and usually attended the
meetings part of the time, as his health permitted.

5. The other appointment was that of the Rev. Armin Schroeder
of Elyria, Ohio, as Statistician of Synod, in August, 1943, after the
death of Pastor S. Michael, the former incumbent.

General Synodical Matters

6. The Board was convinced that it was the wish of Synod to
honor and perpetuate the memory of its sainted former President
Dr. F. Pfotenhauer, who died October 9, 1939. Funds were solicited
for a memorial for his grave. A granite cross, eight feet high, was
erected, with suitable inscriptions and emblems, in which matter
the wishes of the family were consulted. The memorial was dedi-
cated on June 14, 1942. — Since no new office building was erected,
the resolution on page 414 of the 1941 Proceedings could not be
carried out.
7. One of the matters referred to the Board was the reorgani-
zation of Concordia Publishing House, which had become necessary
because the old charter had expired. The following resolution,
submitted by our attorney, was adopted July 8, 1941:

“Wuereas, The charter of Concordia Publishing House of
St. Louis, Missouri, granted on the 28th day of May, A.D. 1891, by
the State of Missouri, expired by limitation on the 27th day of May,