# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1947_S56
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56 SEMINARIES AND COLLEGES

1. That Synod continue Dr. Maier’s leave of absence for such
a period of time as he shall serve as the principal Lutheran Hour
speaker, granting him the status of a professor in absentia;

2. That at the expiration of Dr. Maier’s term of service as
principal Lutheran Hour speaker he be permitted to return to
the Seminary to undertake his former duties or such other courses
as may be mutually agreed upon;

3. That the question of the continued use of Dr. Maier’s present
home and present office be concluded on a mutually agreeable
basis by the Seminary Board of Control, Dr. Maier, and the Lu-
theran Laymen’s League.

Tie Boarp of GOVERNORS OF THE LUTHERAN LAYMEN’S LEAGUE

ACTION

Regarding these requests the following action was taken upon
recommendation of Committee 1:

I. Status of Dr. Maier

Wuereas, Dr. Walter A. Maier devotes his full time to the serv-
ices of the Lutheran Hour; and

Wuereas, This presents a unique situation at Concordia Semi-
nary; and

Wuereas, The Board of Control of Concordia Seminary and
the Board of Governors of the Lutheran Laymen’s League have
requested that his status be determined by Synod; therefore be it

Resolved, That the present arrangements between Concordia
Seminary and the Board of Governors of the Lutheran Laymen’s
League with regard to Dr. Walter A. Maier be continued.

Il. Dormitory and Lecture Hall

Resolved, That the Board of Directors make provision for ad-
ditional dormitory space at St. Louis when it becomes necessary,
subject to the approval of the Fiscal Conference.

III. New Chapel

(Supported by Memorial 7, the Hudson River Pastoral Conference,
and by Memorial 8, the Liturgical Society of St. James)

No action was taken. ;
IV. Mission Department

An apropriation of $150,000 for .the proposed Mission House
was included in the building grants for colleges and seminaries.

V. Two Professorships
Resolved, That the request for two new professorships be
granted.

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