# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1941_S226
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

226 Reports and Action on Various Mission-Fields

Wuereas, The necessary expenses for transcription work,
book-binding, manila paper, postage, stationery, and miscellaneous
things at the library will not amount to much more than $500
per annum; therefore be it

Resolved, That Synod henceforth take over this work; and be
it further

Resolved, That a sum of $500 be appropriated annually for

such work. ‘
; Boarp or Missions to Dear AND BLIND

AND
Pastor A.H. Kuntz, Present Manager

More Interest in the Blind
(Memorial 412)

Wuereas, About sixty per cent. of the blind become sightless
in adult life, too late to attend the schools for the Blind; and

WHEREAS, Most States do not have home teachers for the adult
blind; and

Wuereas, Our Synod is engaged in a God-blessed soul-saving
work among the blind; therefore be it

Resolved, That all congregations and pastors of Synod be
urged to take an active interest in the blind of their respective
communities by directing the attention of the blind to our publica-
tions for the sightless and to our Lutheran Library for the Blind;
and be it further

Resolved, That Synod recommend to all congregations the
appointment of one member to teach the blind who are unable to
read by raised type a simple method of reading, such as the Moon
system, which requires only a little time and effort and no

special training. Board oF Missions To Dear AND BLIND

O. C. ScHROEDER

Pastor and Editor of Lutheran Publications
for the Blind

Dr. Watter A. MArer
Report of Committee 2

1. Resolved, That we express our appreciation of the fact that
some of our missionaries to the deaf are giving attention to the oral
method used in work among the deaf; and be it

Resolved, That we urge all our missionaries to the deaf to keep
abreast with the latest developments in bringing the Gospel.
the deaf. ee

2. Resolved, That the Board of Missions to Deaf and Blind
authorized to develop a library for the blind; and be it further |

Resolved, That the Board be instructed to include a reasonable