# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1959_S67
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CONVENTION MINUTES 67

adopted a new regulation making the dean of students in St. Louis
an office to be filled by appointment rather than by call (TB 110, 9).
It was decided that a commission should be appointed to prepare
a normative statement of principles regarding theological issues
affecting synodical higher education. (TB 112, 12)

Survey Commission

After the singing of a hymn the special Survey Commission
presented a summary of its assignment and its recommendations.
(TB 120—124).

Committee 6 — Constitutional Matters

It was decided that the Treasurer of the Synod should continue
to be elected rather than appointed (TB 133, 15). A resolution
proposing that the Synod meet every two years was recommitted
to the committee. After Resolution 1 (TB 125) had been adopted,
it was reconsidered and then recommitted for better wording.
After the words “the administrative offices of” had been struck by
ariendment, Resolution 2 was adopted, providing for the safe
keeping of files of appeal cases. With respect to Memorial 507 the
convention adopted a resolution regarding official visitations to
congregations (TB 126, 3). The Synod declined to limit the term
of the presidency (TB 127, 4). The resolution permitting District
Treasurers to be appointed if so desired was adopted by a rising
unanimous vote. Since this involves a constitutional change, it
must now be submitted to the congregations. (TB 127, 5)

Committee 15 — Applications for Membership

The convention received the following into membership —
Ministerial Candidates: Roland Barkow, Glenn C. Baumann, Leslie
Beale, Carl Bornemann, Donald Emily, Joseph Hakes, Arthur
Hellert, Victor Lillich, Aden Loest, Martin Marquardt, Lewis Wun-
derlich, John Matern, James Zehnder, Duane Brunette, Herbert
Schulze, Horace O. Johnson; Teacher Candidates: Fred W. Chand-
ler, Evan Schiller, Donald Wohlfeil.

After announcements President Behnken closed the session
with prayer.

Session 3
June 18, Afternoon

Opening Devotion

President William Kohn of the Southeastern District led the
opening devotion.

The minutes of the morning session were adopted as read.