# Synodical Conference Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1930_S63
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der Ev.⸗Luth. Synodalkonferenz von Nordamerika. 1930. 63

Work at Piney Woods, Miss.
(Report, pp. 41. 42.)

Resolved, That we express our delight over the mission-opportunity
which has presented itself at the institution at Piney Woods, Miss.,
and the manner in which the Missionary Board has grasped the op-
portunity and the efficient way in which Pastor G. A. Schmidt is
carrying on the work; and be it furthermore

Resolved, That we heartily recommend that the work be con-
tinued.

Adopted.

Immanuel Lutheran College, Greensboro, N. C.
Adding Two Years to the Course of Study.
(Report, p. 51, No. 1, § 9.)

WHEREAS, The higher education among the colored people in the
South is making great and quick forward strides; and

WHEREAS, It is imperative that our colored workers be so educated
that they can do their work properly also among the educated people
of their race; therefore be it

Resolved, That we endorse the recommendation of the faculty at
Greensboro and of the Missionary Board and make Immanuel Lu-
theran College a junior college, the two college years to be added in
two successive years.

Adopted.

Addition of a Year's Course of Study at Alabama Luther College,
Selma, Ala.
(Report, p. 52, No. 2, § 3.)

WHEREAS, The Missionary Board in its meeting in April, 1930,
has decided to add a year's course of study at our institution at
Selma, Ala., in order to give our teachers a better preparation for
their work; therefore be it

Resolved, That we sanction this action of the Missionary Board.
Adopted.

Luther Preparatory School, New Orleans.
(Report, p. 52, No. 2, and p. 58, “New Appropriations.”)

Be it resolved,

1) That an appropriation of $5,000 be granted for renovation
and equipment of Luther Preparatory School, New Orleans;

2) That a residence be rented in the neighborhood to serve as
dormitory for girl students and that a matron be engaged to exercise
supervision over the girls and prepare meals for boys and girls;

3) That the tenth grade be added;

4) That the Missionary Board be authorized to discontinue the
enrolment of girl students after the 1930—31 school-year, in the event
it should deem such action advisable.

Points 1, 3, 4, adopted.

Point 2 left to the discretion and decision of the Missionary
Board.