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Minutes of the Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board
of Trustees of the University of Kentucky, January 18, 1952.
The Executive Committee of the University of Kentucky met at
10:30 a.m. in the President's Office on Friday, January 18, 1952.
The following members were present: Guy A. Huguelet, Chairman;
R. P. Hobson and J. C. Everett. Absent: H. D. Palmore and Harper
Gatton. President H. L. Donovan, Secretary Frank D. Peterson
and Mr. Edward Gabbard met with the Committee.
A. Approval of Minutes.
The minutes of the Executive Committee of November 23 were ap-
proved as published.
B. Report of the Comptroller.
The Comptroller made financial report for the period July 1
to December 31, 1951. The report revealed the University income
realized during the period amounted to $4,910,922.91, and the ex-
penditures and encumbrances for the period of six months amounted
to $3.,530,299.26. The report consisted of a balance sheet and
a statement of appropriations and fund balances for the period cov-
ered.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the report was
authorized received and filed.
C. Purchases Made by the Comptroller.
President Donovan submitted a list of purchases which have
been made by the Purchasing Division from October 1 through Decem-
ber 31, 1951. The following documents and the numbers of each
were read as follows:
State requisitions numbered 252 through 454
Emergency purchase orders numbered 92 through 245
Library departmental orders numbered 1069 through 1104
University departmental orders numbered 716 through 756
Special purchase orders numbered 3023 through 6172.
The President stated that the purchases had been made on proper-
ly drawn documents at the request of the various departments and had
been charged against available funds. He reported that this in-
formation was being submitted to the Executive Committee so that
the action of the Comptroller might be ratified and approved.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the purchases
made, as evidenced by the following documents and numbers, were au-
thorized ratified and approved:
State requisitions numbered 252 through 454
Emergency purchase orders numbered 92 through 245
Library departmental orders numbered 1069 through 1104
University departmental orders numbered 716 through 756
Special purchase orders numbered 3023 through 6172.
D. Budget Changes.
President Donovan read a list of budget changes which he recom-
mended for approval. He stated that the total decreases to budget
appropriations amounted to $6,377.86, and the total increases
amounted to $443.48, making net decreases in budget appropriations
$5,934.38. He recommended that the budget changes be authorized
and approved.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the recommendation
of the President was concurred in and the Comptroller was authorized
to make necessary budget adjustments.
E. Dues of Association of Governing Boards Approved.
President Donovan called attention of members of the Executive
Committee to the annual meeting of the Association of Governing
Boards of State Universities and Allied Institutions. He recom-
mended that two or more members of the Board attend the meeting
the coming year and presented invoice for the annual dues for 1952.
Mr. Hobson expressed willingness to attend the meeting if some
other member of the Board would make the trip with him.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Comptroller
was authorized to pay the dues.
F. Sale of Tractor Authorized.
The Comptroller reported that the University owns a Caterpillar
tractor which has heretofore been used by the Agricultural Engineer-
ing Division but is now surplus to their needs. It was recommended
that this tractor be sold on competitive bid, since it is too large
for economical use to the University.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Comptroller
was authorized to dispose of the tractor by taking competitive bids.
G. U. D. C. c2hoarshi Award.
President Donovan reported request of the United Daughters of
the Confederacy for renewal of scholarship for the academic year
1952-53. He stated that this award had been made from year to year
for quite some time.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the scholarship,
consisting of free registration and incidental fees at the Universi-
ty, was authorized and the Secretary was directed to notify Mrs.
William P. Tatum, Chairman of the Committee on Education, U. D. C.,
New Castle, Virginia, of its approval.
H. Appropriation for Journal of Southern History Approved.
President Donovan submitted request from Dr. Thomas D. Clark
for renewal of the appropriation for the Journal of Southern Histor.
He stated that the Journal of Southern Histo isTn its lath vol-
ume, and the first number of that volume is to be published by the
University of Kentucky Press, if the University accepts same and
appropriation is made. He reported that the Journal had received
high praise in the Saturday Review of Literature and it was compli-
mentary to the University of Kentucky to be privileged to sponsor
and support this Journal of Southern History.
President Donovan recommended appropriation of $2,500.00 from
the Haggin Fund to continue this worth-while publication. Upon
motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Committee concurred in
the recommendation of the President, and the appropriation was au-
thorized.
I. Negotiation for R.O.T.C. Armory Approved.
President Donovan reported that he had learned, during a recent
trip to Washington, that it might be possible to secure the con-
struction of an Armory on the campus of the University, to be used
for the local Reserve Corps and the R.O.T.C. for Military Science
and Air Science at the University.
It was recalled that, if the Armory were to be constructed under
Government authorization, there would be no problem as far as pri-
orities on materials were concerned, and that it would serve a much
needed purpose at the University without any substantial cost to
the institution.
Members of the Executive Committee discussed the possibility,
and upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, authorized the
President to pursue the subject further, negotiate with Federal au-
thorities, and report to the Executive Committee at its meeting in
February.
J. Gifts.
From: Mr. & Mrs. Louis Ware, Chicago,
Illinois -- 130 Shares of Com-
mon Stock of the International
Minerals and Chemical Corpora-
tion.
President Donovan reported gift of 130 shares of Common Stock
of the International Minerals and Chemical Corporation from Mr. and
Mrs. Louis Ware, Chicago, Illinois, to the Kentucky Research Founda-
tion, to be used primarily for scholarships for young men interested
in studying Engineering at the University of Kentucky. He recom-
mended that the gift be accepted, and on motion duly made, seconded
and carried, the gift to the Kentucky Research Foundation by Mr. and
Mrs. Louis Ware of 130 shares of common stock of the International
Minerals and Chemical Corporation was ordered accepted, and the
President was requested to thank the donors for their generosity.
From: Sears Roebuck Foundation --
$2,380.00.
President Donovan reported receipt of $2,380.00 from the Sears
Roebuck Foundation, given to the University for the purpose of pro-
viding summer scholarships in the field of Geography. He recom-
mended that the money be accepted.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the gift of $2,380.00
from the Sears Roebuck Foundation was ordered accepted, and President
Donovan was requested to thank the Foundation for the gift.
From: Keeneland Foundation -- $25,000.
President Donovan reported gift of $25,000 from the Keeneland
Foundation, and quoted as follows from the letter of the Secretary-
Treasurer of the Foundation: "This check represents this year's
grant to the Agricultural Station by Keeneland for scientific and
experimental projects at Lexington and Princeton stations with the
aim of improvement of the livestock industry in Kentucky." The
President stated that this fund will assist materially in forwarding
the work at the Lexington and Princeton stations, and recommended
acceptance of the grant.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Committee
authorized acceptance of the grant of $25,000 by the Keeneland
Foundation, and requested President Donovan to thank the Foundation
for its gift.
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From: The American Tobacco Company --
$100.00.
President Donovan announced receipt of $100 from the American
Tobacco Company to be used for the purchase of photographic film
and materials for use by Mr. Russell Hunt in his work in connection
with tobacco. He recommended that the gift be accepted.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the gift of
$100.00 from the American Tobacco Company was ordered accepted, and
President Donovan was asked to thank the American Tobacco Company
for its donation.
From: Keeneland Foundation -- $10,000.
President Donovan reported receipt of a grant of $10,000 from
the Keeneland Foundation, which was given in direct support of the
Grayson Foundation for work in the Animal Pathology Department of
the Agricultural Experiment Station. He recommended that the gift
be accepted.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the gift of
$10,000 by the Keeneland Foundation was ordered accepted and used
in the manner directed, and President Donovan was requested to write
a letter of appreciation to the donors.
From: The Algernon Sydney Sullivan
Foundation -- $2,500.
President Donovan stated that The Algernon Sydney Sullivan
Foundation had renewed its annual donation of $2,500 to the Algernon
Sydney Sullivan Scholarship Fund established with the University on
November 5, 1937. He recommended acceptance of the grant.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the gift of $2,500
from The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation was ordered accepted
and used in support of The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Scholarship Fund
at the University, and the Committee requested the President to
thank the Foundation for the gift.
From: Ashland Oil and Refining Com-
pany -- $947.16.
President Donovan reported receipt of check for $947.16 from
Ashland Oil and Refining Company, to be used in support of the
Ashland Oil & Refining Company Scholarship Fund. He recommended
that the check be accepted and upon motion duly made, seconded
and carried, the grant of $947.16 from the Ashland Oil and Refining
Company was ordered accepted, and President Donovan was requested
to thankfthe Company for its gift.
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From: Donors to Black Shank Tobacco
Project -- Contributions to
Program.
President Donovan announced a list of donors to the Experiment
Station's Black Shank Tobacco Project, to be used in continuation
of the program, and recommended that each, as listed below, be
accepted.
Philip Morris & Co., Ltd., Richmond, Va. ....4 O. $1,00000
Burley Tobacco Growers Association *0** * . ........ 139.97
Owensboro Tobacco Warehouse Company, Owensboro,
Ky.. .. .......... 26.31
Planters Tobacco Warehouse, Owensboro, Ky. ...... 8.72
On motion duly made, seconded and carried, the contributions to
the Black Shank Tobacco Project of the Experiment Station, as listed
above, were ordered accepted, and President Donovan was requested
to thank each donor on behalf of the Executive Committee and the
University.
K. Resolution on Death of Professor E. J. Wilford.
President Donovan reported the death of Professor E. J. Wil-
ford, who has been connected with the University since 1918, and
has, since 1940, served as Professor of Animal Husbandry, in Charge
of the Meat Laboratory, and Assistant in Animal Husbandry in the
Experiment Station. He reported that the University had lost a
valuable employee in the passing of Professor Wilford and offered
the following resolution which, upon motion duly made, seconded
and carried, was adopted and authorized spread upon these minutes,
and a copy ordered sent to the family.
Edward James Wilford died January 4, 1952. In his pass-
ing the University of Kentucky lost an able and well-loved
teacher who had served in devoted faithfulness through many
years. Mr. Wilford entered the service of the University
as instructor in animal husbandry on June 18, 1918. He was
immediately put in charge of building a meats laboratory
and starting a meats course, the first such course to be
taught at the University of Kentucky and one of the first
in the nation. A year later he was given charge also of
the teaching and research work with swine, in which work
he gave considerable attention to the problems of use of
pasture by swine. Since 193O he has served as Professor
of Animal Husbandry, and in charge of Meats Laboratory and
Assistant in Animal Husbandry in the Experiment Station.
Professor Wilford was an inspiring teacher in combin-
ing the scientific and practical aspects of meats instruc-
tion, building in his students a lasting respect for his
honesty and integrity, his insistence on doing a thorough
job in whatever was attempted. His basic course in meats
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was always in great demand by students. He was a member
of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity, and for a time served as
faculty advisor of the fraternity.
His judgment was sought in national circles on problems
connected with meats work, and he was active in the Meats
Section of the American Society of Animal Production. During
the past few years the meats division of the College of Agri-
culture and Home Economics, under his leadership, designed
and equipped a new meats laboratory which in facilities for
both teaching and research ranks among the best on the college
campuses of the country.
Professor Wilford wrote or collaborated on twenty-one
papers, bulletins, and circulars during his thirty-three
years at the University of Kentucky, including two Agricultural
Experiment Station bulletins in process of publication at the
time of his death. These bulletins report the results of a
seven-year study of distillers' dried solubles as a protein
supplement for growing and fattening hogs in drylot, and an
exhaustive study of comparative carcass characteristics of
Kentucky spring lambs and western fed lambs. The latter
especially will undoubtedly prove to be the definitive work
in its field.
To the lasting honor of Professor Wilford it may be said
that those who had known him long, who had. worked with him
over the years, were greatly devoted to him. His were the
qualities of faithfulness, integrity, and friendliness which
wear well. He lived by the Golden Rule and through his
devoted service to his church encouraged others to do like-
wise.
Friends and associates of Professor Wilford at the Uni-
versity of Kentucky sorrow deeply at his passing, and extend
their sympathy to his family.
L. Dr. Otto Townsend Koppius Appointed Head of Department of
Physics.
President Donovan reported that Dr. W. Se Webb, head of the
Department of Physics, will retire at the end of the current semester.
He recommended the appointment of Dr. Otto Townsend Koppius as head
of the Department of Physics at the beginning of the second semester,
to continue until Doctor Koppius has reached the age of 65.
President Donovan stated that Doctor Koppius is listed in
Who's Who, American Men of Sciences, and Who's Who in American Edu-
cation. He holds membership in many professional, religious and
civic organizations.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, Dr. Otto Town-
send Koppius was appointed head of the Department of Physics, ef-
fective at the beginning of the second semester, and to continue
until the age of 65.
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M. Dr, H. A. Romanowitz Made Head of Electrical Engineering Dept.
President Donovan stated that Professor E. A. Bureau, head of
the Department of Electrical Engineering, had requested to be re-
lieved of the headship of the department and to be continued as a
professor in the department.
The President recommended the appointment of Dr. H. A. Romano-
witz as head of the Department of Electrical Engineering, with the
appropriate salary adjustment, effective February 1, 1952. He stated
that Doctor Romanowitz was eminently qualified for this position,
was listed in Whots Who in Engineering, Who Knows and What, and in
American Men of Science, and that he was pleased to concur with
Dean Terrell in the recommendation.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, Dr. H. A. Romano-
sitz was made head of the Department of Electrical Engineering in
the College of Engineering, effective February 1, 1952, with ad-
justment in salary.
N. Employment of Relatives.
President Donovan stated that the University had a policy
governing employment of relatives, which he read to the members of
the Committee. He also submitted a request from Dr. M. M. White,
Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, for permission to employ
Mrs. Catharine Kennedy Haynes, effective February 1, in the Depart-
ment of Sociology. Mrs. Haynes is the wife of Professor William
Haynes, Assistant Professor of Economics in the College of Commerce.
President Donovan submitted request of Dr. Frank G. Dickey,
Dean of the College of Education, for employment of Mrs. Dorothy
Martin, Secretary in the University School. Mrs. Martin is the
wife of Mr. Leslie Martin, Assistant Director of Personnel.
President Donovan submitted request from Dr. A. D. Kirwan,
Dean of Students, for the employment of Miss Caroline Freeman in
the office of University Personnel, effective January 21, 1952,
as secretary. Miss Freeman is the daughter of Joe Frank Freeman,
Superintendent of the Experiment Station Farm.
President Donovan submitted request of Dr. Frank J. Welch,
Dean of the College of Agriculture and Home Economics, and Director
of the Experiment Station, for the employment of Mrs. Katherine
Hixson as home demonstration agent in Robertson County, effective
February 1, 1952. Mrs. Hixson is the niece of Professor J. E.
Reeves, of the Department of Political Science.
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President Donovan recommended the employment of Mrs. Catharine
Kennedy Haynes, Mrs. Dorothy Martin, Miss Caroline Freeman and
Mrs. Katherine Hixson, and upon motion duly made, seconded and car-
ried, the Committee concurred in the recommendation of the Presi-
dent.
0. Injury to Ernest Wise.
The Comptroller submitted claim of Dr. William Lloyd Adams for
operation on Ernest Wise. Mr. Wise was employed on the Experiment
Station Farm and, while cutting and spearing tobacco, stuck a steel
spear in the corner of one eye, The Comptroller recommended that
the claim of Doctor Adams be paid.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, invoice of Dr.
William Lloyd Adams in the amount of $150.00 was authorized paid
from miscellaneous funds of the Agricultural Experiment Station,
with the expressed understanding that the action on the case was
without commitment as to future action of the Executive Committee
and it did not establish a precedent and did not admit negligence
or liability in paying this bill.
P. Agricultural Engineering Building Construction.
President Donovan reported that bids had been taken for an ad-
dition to the Agricultural Engineering building. The low bid was
in excess of the amount of money available. He stated that it
might be possible for the State Division of Engineering to call in
the three low bidders, delete some provisions from the project,
and negotiate all adjustments in cost so as to bring the total cost
within funds available.
Members of the Committee discussed the question, and upon mo-
tion duly made, seconded and carried, authorized the State Division
of Engineering to negotiate adjustment in costs, and if the con-
tract can be awarded for an amount not in excess of $75,000, to
do so,
Q. Appointment and Other Staff Changes.
President Donovan submitted staff appointments, reappointments,
salary adjustments, leaves of absence, resignations, promotions
and other staff changes requested by deans and heads of departments.
College of Arts and Sciences
Appointments
Mrs. Irma Deane Lee, Instructor, Department of Social Work,
for one semester, effective February 1, 1952.
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Dr. Gordon W. Lovejoy, Director of the Seminar in Intergroup
Relations, Department of Sociology, for the summer session, 1952.
Sergeant David A. Espie, Visiting Instructor, Department of
Political Science, in police work, effective February, 1952.
Sergeant Clyde Bierley, Visiting Instructor, Department of
Political Science, in police work, effective February, 1952.
Roger B. Potts, reappointed draftsman, Kentucky Geological Sur-
vey, effective January 1, 1952.
Mrs. Aino Perez, Secretary, Department of Geology, effective
February 1, 1952.
Leave of Absence
Carl B. Cone, Associate Professor of History, granted leave
of absence for the months of July and August, 1952, in order that
he may teach at the University of Missouri during the summer.
Salary Adjustment
James E. Keene, Assistant Military Custodian, adjustment in
salary, effective January 1, 1952, because of increased responsibil-
ities and extra hours of work assigned to him.
Resignations
James M. Schreyer, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry,
effective December 5, 1951.
George R. Thomas, Assistant Geologist, Kentucky Geological
Survey, effective January 1, 1952.
Mrs. Polly A. Hill, Stenographer, Department of Art, effective
December 15, 1951.
Ralph S. Holloway, instructor, Department of Sociology, ef-
fective January 31, 1952.
Irene B. Riney, Secretary, Department of Geology, effective
January 31, 1952.
Mrs. Aline B. Miller, Clerk-Stenographer, Office of the Dean,
effective December 31, 1951.
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College of Agriculture and Home Economics
Appointments
Sara Margaret Thomas, Clerk-Stenographer, Department of Feed
and Fertilizer Control, effective January 1, 1952. Miss Thomas
has been working on an hourly basis.
Lula Geraldine Childers, Clerk, Agricultural Extension, Wolfe
County, effective January 1 through June 30, 1952.
Mrs. Kathleen Born Kisner, Clerk-Stenographer, Department of
Feed and Fertilizer Control, effective January 1, 1952. Mrs. Kisner
has been working on an hourly basis.
Salary Adjustments
Lyle B. Leonard, Field Agent in Soil Conservation, adjustment
in salary, effective January 1, 1952.
Josephine McCalister, Clerk-Stenographer, Department of Horti-
culture, adjustment in salary, effective January 1, 1952.
Lucy Fowler Parks, Clerk, Agricultural Extension, Madison
County, adjustment in salary, effective January 1 through June 30,
1952.
Mabel G. Richards, Assistant Bacteriologist, Department of
Animal Pathology, adjustment in salary, effective January 1, 1952.
Elizabeth Wallace, Assistant Bacteriologist, Department of
Animal Pathology, adjustment in salary, effective January 1, 1952.
Ross G. Brown, Associate Veterinarian and Associate Professor,
Department of Animal Pathology, effective January 1, 1952, adjust-
ment in salary.
Ben Moore, Laboratory Helper, Department of Animal Pathology,
adjustment in salary, effective January 1, 1952.
Jean Doris Rice, Clerk-Stenographer, Department of Feed and
Fertilizer Control, adjustment in salary, effective January 1, 1952.
Retirement-Transfer
Mrs. Jennie C. Grubbs, Home Demonstration Agent, transferred
to Civil Service Retirement Fund, effective February 1, 1952.
College of Agriculture and Home Economics
Rsiatons
Carl D. Brown, Assistant Entomologist, Department of Entomology
and Botany, effective December 31, 1951.
Mrs. Josephine Turner, Stenographer, Department of Farm Econom-
ics, effective January 19, 1952.
Margie Martini, Clerk-Stenographer, Experiment Station, ef-
fective January 10, 1952.
Wick Johnson, Fire Warden, Robinson Substation, effective De-
cember 31, 1951.
Billy McLean, Assistant Farm Foreman, Experiment Station, ef-
fective November 27, 1951.
Mrs. Doris B. Sorrell, Clerk-Stenographer, Service Office,
effective December 22, 1951.
Mrs. Myrtle B. Shorter, Clerk-Stenographer, Department of Feed
and Fertilizer Control, effective December 10, 1951.
Margaret Alice Manners, Clerk, Administration, effective De-
cember 31, 1951.
College of Law
Appointment
Rufus Lisle, part-time Professor of Law, for four months, ef-
fective February 1, 1952.
College of Education
Appointments
The following persons as off-campus critic teachers for the
first semester, 1951-52: Agricultural Education; Robert L. Good-
paster, Conrad Haynes, Leonard inson, . Wa, and Warren C.
Duncan.
The following supervisory teachers for the first semester 1951-
52: Home Economics Education; Maurine Collins, Mrs. Margaret Mc-
Cauley, Carolyn Lutkemeier, and Eleanor Ligon.
Minnie Lou Kleiser, Secretary, Bureau of School Service, ef-
fective January 1, 1952.
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Salary Adjustment
Glenwood Creech, Research Specialist in Vocational Education,
adjustment in salary, effective December 1, 1951.
Resignations
Floye Perkins, Secretary, University School, effective January
1, 1952.
Anne Wellman Bell, Secretary, Bureau of School Service, ef-
fective December 20, 1951.
College of Commerce
Appointments
Mrs. Merle S. Smith, Secretary, Bureau of Business Research,
effective December 8, 1951.
Mrs. Phyllis Cliver Doyle, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of
Business Research, effective January 3, 1952.
Resignation
Mrs. Dorothy Lawrence, Secretary, Bureau of Business Research,
effective December 14, 1951.
Graduate School
Appointment
Julian Price Henry, Scholar, effective February 1, 1952, for
five months.
Resignation
Betty F. Midkiff, Assistant Secretary, effective December 15,
1951.
Department of University Extension
Appointments
Ralph Loudenslager, Laboratory Assistant, Department of Uni-
versity Extension, Northern Center, effective September 1, 1951.
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Robert Lee Mills, Instructor, part-time in correspondence in
Education 148, effective January 1, 1952.
E. Minor Pace, Instructor in Mining for three months, effective
November 1, 1951.
University Library
Appointment
Mrs. Ruby K. Herald, Binding Clerk, effective January 3, 1952.
Resignation
Mrs. Maxine L. Perrine, Serials Assistant, effective January
10, 1952.
University Personnel Office
Appointment
Sidney Simandle, Assistant in Testing, effective January 7, 1952.
Resignation
Ordie U. Davis, Assistant in Testing, effective January 5, 1952.
Betty Luigart, Secretary, effective December 31, 1951.
Registrar's Office
Resignation
Mrs. Mary G. Milton, Stenographer, effective December 31, 1951.
Universit Commons
Salary Adjustment
Elizabeth Gault, Assistant Director, adjustment in salary, ef-
fective January 1, 1952.
Business Management and Control
Resignation
Eva Lewis, Clerk Typist, Accounting, effective November 30,
1951.
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On motion duly made, seconded and carried, on President Dono-
van's recommendation, the above appointments, reappointments, salary
adjustments, leaves of absence, resignations, promotions and other
staff changes were concurred in and record ordered made in the min-
utes.
R, Adjournment and Luncheon.
On motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting of the
Executive Committee was adjourned at 3:00 p.m.,.luncheon having
been served to the members in the Presidentts Office.
Frank D. Peterson, Secretary
Board of Trustees and Executive
Committee.