# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1953_S491
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FINANCIAL MATTERS 491

ed an average of 34 years, were delivered from their
er an average of only 1 year of retirement. In all but
e cause of death was heart trouble. Their average Pen-
accumulation was $1,857. The average disability annuity
5; month. Yet, in most cases, they received a Disability
$60 a month. All seven men were survived by a widow.

enty-five men passed away while still in the active
0 pastors, 2 professors, and 3 teachers, at an average
after 36 years of service. Cause of death was heart ail-
es cer 4, accidents 3, other causes 3. The youngest was 37,
70. Their average Pension Fund accumulation was
he average widows’ annuity is $12.34 a month. 24 men
ived by a widow, 18 of whom receive a pension of $30
2—$25; 1— $21.25, 2— $17.50; and one of $9. Five of
erred to receive less than $30 because either the husband
egation had not made payment in full of all Pension
tributions from date of eligibility to date of death.

Widows’ Pensions

'e listed February 1, 1952, a total of 404 widows who were
e Widows’ Pension of $30 a month or less. Their hus-
either died after retirement beyond age 65 or prior to age

still active as pastors, professors, or teachers in Synod.
1952, 17 of these widows died. Because of the death of

died, leaving 7 widows, and 24 men who died while still
widows who were also added to the list of widows

widows remarried, and now no longer receive a
Rebruary 1, 1953, we are paying the Widows’ Pen-

Widows’ Pension of approximately $30 a month. Their
at death was 85 years. The average Pension Fund
1,-of the 17 workers was $672.85. In most cases the
“his widow received benefits, and in 7 cases only the
average to these 17 cases was $3,562.63.