# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1932_S57
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Ev. Luth. Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and Other States. 1932. 57

ent building in keeping with the desirable general building pro-
at Oakland.

We therefore petition Synod now to grant an appropriation suf-
sont for the erection of a new dormitory of fire-proof construction
ond affording room for forty-two students. The amount necessary for
a puilding of this type, including complete equipment, would not
excoed $52,000. Why a new dormitory to accommodate forty-two
etudents ? Answer: The old building is dangerously overcrowded.
Four students to a room, and not five, is the maximum the law per-
mits in this instance. The available space for the housing of our
students includes a number of rooms in the basement, which are not
at all desirable for this purpose. In other words, we propose that in
our present dormitory not more than sixty students be accommodated
and that a new dormitory be erected for forty-two more. This would
allow a total increase of about twenty resident students.

Our présent main building, a gift to the Synod from the
California and Nevada District, has served as Administration Build-
ing and dormitory for sixteen years, and no major repairs or altera- .
tions have been made. A few alterations and some renovations will
place the building in excellent condition for many more years of
gervice. After a careful study of the situation we present the fol-
lowing as the desirable and necessary improvements: 1. The con-
version of the present basement living quarters into sorely needed
storage- and school-service rooms. 2. Minor alterations in the kitchen.
3. Hardwood flooring throughout the building except in the basement.
4, Concrete floor in the dining-room and in the basement corridor.
5, A new up-to-date furnace. 6. New study tables and chairs for
sixty students. 7. Thirty chests of drawers for the bedrooms.

On the basis of professional advice we have carefully estimated
that $7,000 will cover all the above alterations and renovations, and
the necessary equipment.

We commit our Oakland Concordia to the continued guidance
and protection of Him to whose honor and glory it is dedicated, and
we are confident that the Hon. Synod will do everything possible to
strengthen also this humble instrument of the Lord, used in the
service and for the advancement of His kingdom.

Respectfully submitted,
Tue Board or CoNnTROL.
Rev. A. Broum, Chairman.
Rev. H. Haseropt.
Mr. A. THEISS. ©
Mr. H. Hetse.
Mr. E. L. WingeLMann, Secretary.