# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1953_S899
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54 SEMINARIES AND COLLEGES

But the initial steps leading to a realization of this projec
be undertaken as soon as possible.
9. To appropriate $47,000 for the erection of a Semit a;
Building. The principal purpose of this building is to pro’
areas for the maintenance department personnel. It. sho
contain repair shops, facilities for housing campus equip
storage space for tools, supplies, and emergency items. Co
that the Seminary now operates 62 units, many of whi
constant need of repair, such a service building appears to.
absolutely necessary.
10. To appropriate $46,170 for major improvements. is
inary Powerhouse. Coal-firing of furnaces is becoming
problem. It is practically impossible to get personnel - res
firing. We must, therefore, as soon as possible, convert. the
coal-fired furnaces to a combination gas-oil operation
necessary improvements in the powerhouse are the reli
repair of the major boilers.
11. To appropriate $12,000 for the installation of a
System. The present system of house telephones is :
at full capacity. But additional lines are needed for Gr: duat
the dormitory now in process of construction, and addi
buildings. The present equipment has given excellent’
its installation in 1926, but is beginning to show its age
tions are not advisable.

THe Boarp or ConrroL oF CONCORDIA:
Freperic NIEDNER, Secretary
Joun Opp.icer, President

ACTION
Regarding the Field Work Director, Committee. 1b
the following resolution, which was adopted: 3

Resolution 64

’ Wuerxas, The Field Work Director of our St. Lou

is performing ‘administrative duties; and
Wuereas, This should be officially recognized; “th
Resolved, That. the administrative position of the
Director at our St: Louis Seminary be included in |
of the Handbook. ee

quests from Colleges and Seminaries” at the end
as approved and recommended by Committee 1 ‘and
adopted by the convention. (Cf. Minutes of June 29,;

_Committee 1 also considered Memorial 117: