# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1956_S599
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

PUBLICATION MATTERS 599

Distribution of “Advance” Magazine
ACTION

Concerning this matter, Synod resolved, upon recommendation
of Committee 8:
Resolution 6

Wuereas, The Houston Convention authorized the free distri-
bution of the magazine Advance to the chairmen of Stewardship,
Evangelism, and Christian Education in every congregation of
Synod; and

Wuereas, At the present time there are still about 3,000 con-
gregations that are not receiving their free copies of Advance;
therefore be it

Resolved, That all pastors of Synod be urged to send the names
of said chairmen to the editor of Advance, so that this periodical
may be mailed to them.

Report of Young People’s Literature Board
: (Report 703)

The members of the Board for Young People’s Literature have
served without interruption for the past three years. The chairman
is Dr. John Theodore Mueller; the vice-chairman, Pastor Arthur
Herpolsheimer; the secretary, Teacher A. H. Stellhorn; the remain-
ing members, Teacher Delbert Pranschke and Pastor Francis
Roschke. The membership is listed according to years of service.

During the time since the last report in the book of Reports
and Memorials of 1953 the Board has reviewed 946 books. This
is an increase of 146 books over the last three-year period. Most
of the books are current editions and represent a cross section
of the book market for children and young people. Of the 946 books
a total of 120 were rejected outright. A book is rejected if the
contents are not suitable for Christian readers. It may be the
type of story, the language used, or, worst of all, a wrong slant
on Christian doctrine. Another 280 books were recommended with
reservations. In general, the book may have character and. be
worth the reading, but because of minor discrepancies or the high
price of the book, the reservation is noted in the report.

It is of significance that rejections and qualified recommenda-
tions have risen. In past years a usual: 10 per cent was rejected,
but now the proportion has risen to about 13 per cent. This rise is
probably due to an increasing laxness in providing good reading
standards for the pliable minds of youth. Greater volume of books