LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters — Minutes St. Louis, Missouri — October 10-11, 1974, Page 5

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received from the layman in question in reply to Luessenhop's answer it was decided to remove the item
from the docket.
267. David R. Young Correspondence (Ag. 688): The Commission ratified Luessenhop's reply to the
original letter and noted that Pastor Young had sent two additional letters which seemed to need no
further reply.
268. York Center and Seminex Faculty (Ag: 689): The Commission took note of the firm letter sent by
Rev. Elton N. Heimsoth of York Center, Illinois rebuking the attitude of the Seminex faculty toward the
Constitution and Bylaws.
269. Rev. Robert Hutchison, Thistletown, Ontario, Correspondence (Ag. 701-A): The Commission
ratified the Secretary's answer to this letter of complaint and took grateful note of the apologetic letter
received from the pastor in return.
270. Women as Delegates (Ag. 708): President Arthur Kuehnert of the Central Illinois District had by
telephone asked for an opinion regarding the eligibility of women to serve as delegates to a synodical
convention. The Commission ratified the Secretary's reply quoting the Commission's ruling of January
22-23, 1970 regarding this matter.
271. Selma Problem (Ag. 646): The Commission was happy to hear the report that the problem of too
many members on the Selma Board of Control had been resolved through a resignation for reasons of
health.
272. Ralph Bohlmann Correspondence (Ag. 664, 697): The Commission took grateful note of two letters
of thanks received.
273. English District Convention Report (Ag. 665, A & B): The Commission received the correspondence
in which it became clear that erroneous reporting on the Commission's activities from the English District
convention was not really an error on the part of the convention but a reporting error by the Lutheran
Witness.
274. Constitutional Comments and Analysis (Ag. 666 A & B): The Commission was happy to receive
copies of these documents prepared by August R. Suelflow and Harold M. Olsen.
275. District President in Faculty Elections (Ag. 667): Ewald Otto, chairman of the Board of Control, had
asked about the role of a District President in faculty elections. The Commission ratified the reply of the
Secretary distinguishing on the basis of Bylaw 6.23, 6.115, 6.53b between the District President's role in
the election of faculty members and in the election of a president.
276. English District Correspondence with Holy Cross, Cleveland (Ag. 702): The Commission took note
of the carbon copy received which indicates once again the English District's displeasure with the work of
the Commission.
277. John F. Schutt Correspondence (Ag. 705): This pastor had written a very sharp letter to the
Commission, which ratified the answer sent by the Secretary turning the other cheek.
278. Concord School (Ag. 612 C, D, E): The Commission noted the correspondence giving further
explanation of this particular case and recognizing the explanations also offered by the Secretary
regarding the Commission's ruling.