# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1941_S317
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Publication Matters 317

That all congregations of Synod be urged to use the new
mnal in the interest of uniformity in church services.

3, We recommend that the Financial Report of Concordia Pub-
House be accepted.

4. Wuereas, Dr. Seuel has served the Church for 34 years as
ager of Concordia Publishing House; and

Wnuereas, Dr. Seuel’s advanced age, coupled with the firm’s in-
ed volume of business, has necessitated the appointment of
istant manager; and

Wuereas, Mr.O.A.Dorn has now assumed the duties of the
sistant managership; your Committee

?: Recommends:
‘a. That Synod express its acknowledgment of, and gratitude
r, Dr. Seuel’s long and efficient service, and

b. That Synod wish Mr. O. A. Dorn a large measure of success
his responsible position.

5, WHEREAS, Concordia Publishing House has found it neces-
sary to build a one-story and basement annex costing approx-
imately $65,000 in order to supply much-needed space for its _
ess and pamphlet-bindery departments, your Committee

Recommends, That Synod approve the action.

6. Wuereas, Concordia Publishing is suffering from a severe
lack of space for the composing- and proof-rooms; and
Wuereas, We have been assured that this deficiency can be
*eorrected only by erecting a fourth story on the present factory
: building, your Committee
: Recommends, That Synod instruct Concordia Publishing House
to proceed with the proposed plan if and when in the opinion of the
Board of Directors of Concordia Publishing House and the Board
- of Directors such an addition seems mandatory.
7. Wuereas, The success of Concordia Publishing House de-
“ pends in no small measure on the loyal cooperation of many in-
dividuals and of many groups, your Committee
Recommends, That Synod acknowledge with due gratitude the
faithful service of the whole personnel of the Literature Board, of
the Faculty of Concordia Seminary, of the Young People’s Litera-
ture Board, of the Board of Christian Education, and also of the
Board of Directors of Concordia Publishing House, which jis retir-
ing as a corporation because of the expiration. of the old charter.

Action of Synod: These recommendations and resolutions were
adopted in the above form.