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           Minutes of the Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board
of Trustees of the University of Kentucky.


           The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of the Univer-
sity of Kentucky met in the President' s Office Tuesday, February 8, 1955,
at 10:05 a. m. , CST, with the following members present: Guy A. Huguelet,
Chairman; R. P. Hobson, Harper Gatton, Smith D. Broadbent and Dr. Ralph
J. Angelucci.  Board members J. Stephen Watkins and Thomas A. Ballan-
tine met with the Committee, and President Donovan and Comptroller Peter-
son were also present.


           A. Minutes Approved as Published.

           On motion duly made, seconded and carried, the minutes of the
Executive Committee of November 23, 1954, were approved as published.


           B. Inspection of Kastle and Pence Halls.

           President Donovan stated that Kastle Hall was erected in 1910 as
a classroom-laboratory building. He explained that Dean White and Doctor
Dawson, head of the Chemistry department, had reported this building to be
inadequate and, in many ways, obsolete as a chemistry classroomlaboratory
building.  He requested members of the Board present to inspect the building
and hear what Dean White and Doctor Dawson had to report about these facil-
itie s.

           He also stated that Pence Hall was erected in 1909 as a classroom-
laboratory building for physics.  Dean White and Doctor Webb have reported
many things wrong with this building.  The current head of the department is
Dr. F. L. Yost, and he now concurs with Dean White in reporting that the
building is inadequate, obsolete and not a safe building in which to keep val-
uable physics equipment used by the department.  The President asked mem-
bers of the Board to visit this building.

           The members of the Board present did visit Kastle and Pence
halls and inspected the buildings and equipment.  The pipes in both buildings
were shown to be old and either eaten beyond repair by the use of chemicals,
or corroded to such an extent as greatly to retard the flow of liquids or various
chemicals that pass through these pipes.  The laboratory desks are old and
worn out; the rooms were shown to be too small to accommodate classes now
taking these sciences; valuable equipment was shown to be crowded into inad-
equate space.  In general, the electrical, heating and plumbing fixtures,
equipment and floors in these buildings were shown to be in poor condition and
obsolete.  The departments are overcrowded and increased facilities are des-
perately needed.

           On their return to the office, members of the Board discussed at
length conditions existing. No specific action was taken.


           C. Fiscal Agent for Cooperstown Bond Issue.

           President Donovan explained that the plans and specifications for
the permanent type structures to replace the worn-out prefabricated houses
which were secured from the Federal Government in 1946 were about com-
pleted.  He stated that bids of contractors based upon plans and specifications
could be requested in March.  In all probability, the bids would be opened
before the next quarterly meeting of the Board of Trustees. The funds neces-
sary for the construction of this project would be secured through the issuance
of revenue bonds in the amount of approximately $2, 600, 000. 00. A project
of this magnitude should have financial guidance and the assistance of financial
brokerage houses in stimulating a market for the sale of the bonds.  He and
the Comptroller suggested a fiscal agent be employed, provided a guaranteed
bid could be secured.

           It was explained that a fiscal agent would work upon the bond issue,
pay all legal and other expenses incident to the sale and delivery of the bonds,
would furnish a guaranteed bid and submit a competitive bid for the bonds at
public sale.

           Members of the Committee discussed the problems involved, and
upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, authorized President Donovan
and Comptroller Peterson to negotiate with and employ a fiscal agent to han-
dle the bond issue of approximately $2,600,000. 00.


           D. Report of the Comptroller,

           The Comptroller submitted the usual financial report of Universi-
ty funds.  The period covered was July 1, 1954, through January 31, 1955.
The report contained a balance sheet and a statement of appropriations, ex-
penditures and balances for the Division of Colleges and the same informa-
tion for the Experiment Station and Agricultural Extension work.

           The report was examined, and upon motion duly made, seconded
and carried, authorized received and filed.


           E. Changes in the Budget.

           President Donovan submitted a list of changes in the University
budget, aggregating a net budget increase of $3,263.44.  He recommended
that the decreases and increases as reported be authorized made in the budget.

           Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the recommenda-
tion of the President was concurred in, and the Comptroller was directed to
make the necessary budget adjustments.


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           F. Special Appropriation for University and Law Libraries.

           President Donovan stated that there were various books, periodicals
and some equipment needed by the University and Law College libraries.  He
reported that he had discussed the question with Doctor Thompson, Director
of Libraries, and Provost Stahr, Dean of the College of Law, He recommend-
ed the appropriation of $5, 000. 00 to the University Libraries, and $5, 000. 00
to the Law Library, these appropriations to be made from the unappropriated
surplus of the University budget.

           Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the recommendas
tion of the President was concurred in and the appropriations authorized.


           G. Board Member Appointed to Kentucky Research Foundation.

           President Donovan stated that the late J. C. Everett, member of
the Board of Trustees, represented the Board on the Kentucky Research Founda-
tion board, and that a member of the Board of Trustees should be selected to
fill the vacancy. Whereupon, on motion duly made, seconded and carried,
Mr. J. Stephen Watkins was appointed to represent the Board of Trustees on
the board of the Kentucky Research Foundation.


           H. Development of Shawneetown.

           President Donovan reported that Mr. Thomas Edwards, architect,
had worked upon a proposed re-development of Shawneetown and was available
to discuss with the members of the Board the possible rebuilding of Shawnee-
town. Mr. Edwards was accompanied by Mr. Edward Dart, who was also
invited to meet with them.

           It was explained that Mr, Edwards was exploring the idea of
building apartment houses on the Shawneetown site, with the idea of interest-
ing the Committee in undertaking a building program.  These gentlemen sub-
mitted a site plan-layout for the construction of apartment buildings aggregat-
ing about 180 apartments. He submitted drawings of proposed efficiency and
one- and two-bedroom apartments to accommodate married staff members
and married students.

           Members present indicated interest in the re-development of
Shawneetown and the perspective drawings displayed, and thanked Mr. Ed-
wards and Mr. Dart for displaying their work and explaining the proposed
project. No action was taken,


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           I. Sale of Used Equipment.

           The Comptroller advised that various departments on the campus
had reported surplus to their needs the following equipment:

           Radiotone Disk Recording Mechanism with Turi~table and
                  Brush Pick-up
           Radiotone Play-back Turntable with Brush Pick-up
           Volume Indicator and Reference Level Selector
           Switching Panel with Two Remler Volume Controls
           Fairchild Pre-ainplifier and Equalizer
           Power Amplifier
           Power Supply

           1 Ice Breaker
           1 Separator-Clarifier
           1 Lot Old Pipe
           3 Homemade Cabinets, 30-odd years old
           1 Lathe made of wood
           3 Fuel Oil Heating Stoves
           1 Used 15 x 24 x 32 Inch Wooden Table,

           He stated that other departments had been contacted and, apparently,
there was no further need for this equipment at the University, and requested
permission to dispose of these items.

           On motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Comptroller was
authorized to sell competitively the equipment above listed.


           J. Gifts.

                                  From: Kentucky Utilities Company --
                                         $75, 000. 00.

           President Donovan reported gift of $75, 000. 00 from the Kentucky
Utilities Company to the Thomas Poe Cooper Foundation to further the agri-
cultural and research program of the Experiment Station. He reported the
great interest of the officials of the Kentucky Utilities Company in the develop-
ment of agriculture in Kentucky. He stated that the first installment of
$30, 000. 00 had been received, and the remaining $45, 000. 00 would be paid
as follows: 1955, $20,00Q.00; 1956, $10, 000. 00; and $5,000.00 during each
of the next three years.

           Members of the Committee expressed delight and appreciation of
this very liberal and timely gift, and upon motion duly made, seconded and
carried, the gift was authorized received, and President Donovan was direct-
ed to write a letter of appreciation on behalf of the University and the Board
of Trustees to the donors.


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                                  From: Arnold Hanger -- $25, 000. 00.

           President Donovan reported to the Executive Committee checks
amounting to $25, 000. 00 from Mr. Arnold Hanger, of the Mason & Hanger
Company, New York.   He stated that Mr. Hanger was presenting the gift at
this time, but wished to retain the privilege of naming at some later date the
department for which he desired the funds used. He recommended that the
donation be accepted.

           Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the gift of $25, 000. 00
from Mr. Arnold Hanger was ordered accepted, and the President was requested
to thank Mr. Hanger for his generosity.


                                  From: Mr. George W. Pirtle, Tyler,
                                         Texas -- $500. 00.

           President Donovan presented check for $500, 00, made payable
to the Kentucky Research Foundation by Mr. George W. Pirtle, Hudnall and
Pirtle, Tyler, Texas.  He stated that this would be a welcome addition to
the University, s scholarship program, and would be administered in accord-
ance with instructions of previous dates. He recommended that the gift be
accepted and deposited in a fund to be known as the George W. Pirtle Fellow-
ship Fund.

           Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Executive Com-
mittee concurred in the recommendation of the President, and requested him
to write a letter of appreciation to Mr. Pirtle.


                                  From: Mr. L. C. J. Yeager, Yeager,
                                         Ford and Warren Accounting Firm,
                                         Louisville, Ky. -- $50. 00.

           President Donovan reported that he was in receipt of check for
$50. 00 from Mr. L. C. J. Yeager, of the Yeager, Ford and Warren Account-
ing Firm of Louisville, Ky. He stated that Mr. Yeager wished this money
used as an award to a graduating senior in accounting, and recommended that
it be accepted.

           Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the gift of $50. 00
from Mr. L. C. J. Yeager was ordered accepted and President Donovan was
requested to thank the donor.


                                  From: Moeschl-Edwards Corrugating
                                         Company, Cincinnati, Ohio --
                                         $130. 00.


President Donovan reported that the Northern Center Scholarship


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Fund was in receipt of $130. 00 from the Moeschl-Edwards Corrugating Com-
pany, Cincinnati. He recommended that the donation be accepted.

           Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Executive
Committee concurred in the recommendation of the President, and the Pres-
ident was requested to thank the Moeschl-Edwards Corrugating Company
for their kindness.


                                  From. WHAS, Inc. , Louisville, Ky. --
                                         two grants, $4, 500. 00 and
                                         $1,000. 00, respectively.

           President Donovan read a letter to the Committee from Mr. Victor
A. Sholis, Vice President and Director of WHAS, Inc. , Louisville, Ky. , which
stated that WHAS wished to donate $4, 500. 00 to the Willow Hall Speech School,
and an additional $1, 000. 00 to the College of Education for ten scholarships to
be used in the next summer workshop for teachers of handicapped children.
He recommended that the grant be accepted.

           Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, two grants,
$4, 500. 00 to the Willow Hall Speech School, and $1, 000. 00 to the College of
Education, were ordered accepted, and the President was requested to thank
WHAS for its very substantial gift.


                                  From: The McDowell Company -- $3, 000. 00.

           President Donovan read a letter from Dean D. V. Terrell, of the
College of Engineering, stating that The McDowell Company, Cleveland, Ohio,
had presented to The Kentucky Research Foundation, $3, 000. 00, to be credited
to the McDowell Scholarship Fund.  He stated that this contribution brings
the donations to this fund to $18,950. 00 since 1949, and recommended its ac-
ceptance.

           Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the gift of $3, 000. 00
from The McDowell Company was ordered accepted, and President Donovan
was requested to thank the donors.


                                  From: Keeneland Foundation - - $25 , 000. 00.

           President Donovan announced receipt of $25, 000. 00 from Keene-
land Foundation, to be used for experiments in trace mineral studies. He
recommended that it be accepted.

           Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the gift of $25, 000. 00
from Keeneland Foundation was ordered accepted, and the President was re-
quested to thank the Foundation for the donation.


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                                  From: Henry Fischer Packing Company
                                         -- $7,500. 00.

           President Donovan reported gift from the Henry Fischer Packing
Company of $7, 500. 00, given as an additional grant to be used for meat an-
imal research. He stated that in January, 1954, Mr. Fischer made a gift
of $20, 000. 00 for experimental work in the Animal Husbandry Section in the
College of Agriculture, and recommended that this additional evidence of his
generosity be accepted.

           Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the gift of $7, 500. 00
from the Henry Fischer Packing Company was ordered accepted, and the Pres-
.dent was requested to thank the donor,


                                  From. Mr. Herschel Weil, Lexington,
                                         Ky. - - $200. 00.

           President Donovan presented check for $200. 00 from Mr. Herschel
Weil, to be placed in the Jonas Weil Memorial Scholarship Fund. He recom-
mended that it be accepted.

           Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the gift of
$200. 00 from Mr. Herschel Weil was ordered accepted, and the President
was requested to thank Mr. Weil for his gift.


                                  From: Mr. S. Headley Shouse, Lexing-
                                         ton, Ky. -- 36 Shares of Stock
                                         of the American Telephone and
                                         Telegraph Company.

           President Donovan reported receipt of 36 shares of stock of the
American Telephone and Telegraph Company from Mr. S. Headley Shouse,
Versailles Road, Lexington, Ky. He stated that the income from this stock
would be used to award a scholarship each year to a deserving girl, and
recommended that the stock be accepted.

           Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the gift of 36 shares
of stock of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company was ordered ac-
cepted, and President Donovan was requested to express to Mr. Shouse the ap-
preciation of the Executive Committee and the University.


                                  From: Mrs. Ralph McCracken, Lexington,
                                         Ky. -- $10, 000. 00.

           President Donovan reported a gift of $10, 000. 00 from Mrs. Ralph
McCracken, Lexington, Ky., which she wished used to provide scholarships
for students of music who, otherwise, might not be able to develop their talent.
He recommended that the gift be accepted.


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           Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the gift of $10, 000. 00
was ordered accepted, and President Donovan was requested to thank Mrs. Mc-
Cracken for her generosity to the University.


           K. Recess for Luncheon.

           The Executive Committee and members of the Board of Trustees
recessed at 12:45 p. m. for luncheon which was served in the President' s Of-
fice.  The members were joined by Mr. Willia m Townsend, attorney and Pro-
vost Elvis J. Stahr.  They again took up the agenda at 1:35 p. m.


           L. Status of Patterson Will Suit.

           Attorneys Townsend and Stahr explained the status of the Patterson
Will suit.  They read excerpts and discussed exhibits from the answer which
they had prepared to be filed in the case.  Much interest was manifested and
the points of issue were discussed at length.

           Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the answer as pre-
pared by the attorneys was approved, and they were directed to file the answer.


           M. Apppointments 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

           Anna M. Ratliff, Secretary, Bacteriology Department, effective
February 1, 1955.

           Eugene A. Plassmann, Instructor, Physics Department, effective
February 1, 1955.

           Mary A. Mitchell, Secretary, Department of Political Science,
effective February 1, 1955.

           R. D. Halladay, Instructor, Department of Physics, for five
months, effective February 1, 1955.

           Elaine Moore, Secretary, Office of the Dean, effective January 4,
1955.

           Jane Buskill Doss, Part-time Instructor, Department of Physical
Education, effective February 1, 1955.


           Lorraine Cairns Kalb, Secretary, Department of Modern Foreign
Languages, effective January 19, 1955.

          Rosemary T. Turner, Secretary, Department of Physics, effective
January 18, 1955.

          Alice Joyce Stephens, Part-time Instructor, Physical Education
Department, for five months, effective February 1, 1955.


Re signations

          Gloria Haynie, Secretary, Department of Physics, effective January
22, 1955.

          Edith R. Osborne, Secretary, Department of Modern Foreign
Languages, effective January 18, 1955.

          Mrs. Anne L. 0' Neal, Secretary, Department of Political Science,
effective January 31, 1955.

          Jacqulyn M. Woods, Assistant Secretary, Office of the Dean, ef-
fective January 15, 1955.

          Peggy D. Esenbock, Secretary, Department of Bacteriology, ef-
fective January 31, 1955.


COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND HOME ECONOMICS

Appointments

          Peter T. McNeill, Jr. , Extension, Assistant County Agent, Flem.-
ing County, effective February 1, 1955.

          Margaret Ann Cook, Assistant Home Demonstration Agent, Harrison
County, Extension, effective February 1, 1955.

          John R. Trout, Assistant County Agent, Rowan County, Extension,
effective February 1, 1955.

          Thomas E. Mosley, Assistant County Agent, Logan County, Ex-
tension, effective February 1, 1955.

          Virginia Dare Ratliff, Assistant Home Demonstration Agent,
Letcher County, effective February 14, 1955.

          Miss Thomas Elaine Pirtle, Assistant Home Demonstration Agent,
Grayson County, Extension, effective February 14, 1955.

          Mrs. Eva Franklin Shrewsberry, Assistant Home Demonstration
Agent, McCracken County, Extension, effective February 14, 1955.


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           Elizabeth Ann Cecil, Secretary, Experiment Station, effective
January 3, 1955.

           William Lloyd Mahan, Superintendent of Experiment Station Farms,
Experiment Station, effective January 20, 1955.

           Arthur W. Rudnick, Jr. , Assistant Professor of Dairying, Super-
intendent of Dairy Plant, Assistant Dairy Technologist, effective February 1,
1955.

           George A. Armstrong, Assistant County Agent, Perry County, Ex-
tension, effective January 17, 1955.

           Kob Ryen, Temporary Instructor in Animal Husbandry, four months,
effective February 1, 1955.

           Emil F. Bless, Jr. , Extension, Assistant County Agent, Hickman
County, effective January 10, 1955.

           Jackson W. Williams, Assistant County Agent, Ohio County,
Extension, effective January 10, 1955.


Re signations

           Opal Bellamy, Secretary, Experiment Station, effective December
31, 1955.

           Shirley W. Anderson, County Agent, Jefferson County, Extension,
effective January 15, 1955.

           Emily Lucille Robbins, Clerk-stenographer, Extension, effective
January 19, 1955.

           Mrs. Annette W. Carlisle, Field Agent in Marketing & Consumer
Inf. , Louisville, effective January 31, 1955.

           James Douglas Wells, County Agent, Harlan County, Extension,
effective January 31, 1955.

           Lionel A. Richardson, Assistant in Dairy Technology, effective
February 28, 1955.

           Kenneth Ray Franks, Extension, County Agent, Bullitt County,
effective February 2, 1955.


Salary Adjustments

           Ernest J. Nesius, Associate Director, Extension, adjustment in
salary, effective February 1, 1955.


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           Raymond A. Brockman, Extension, County Agent, Russell County,
adjustment in salary, effective February 1, 1955.

           Edwin K. Newell, Jr. , Extension, Associate County Agent, Jef-
ferson County, adjustment in salary, effective February 1, 1955.

           Vernon B. Banks, County Agent, Harlan County, adjustment in
salary, effective February 1, 1955.

           Mrs. Anna C. Thompson, Extension, Area Agent in Farm & Home
Development, adjustment in salary, effective March 1, 1955 McCracken County.

           Allan C. Davis, Extension, Area Agent in Poultry, Somerset, ad-
justment in salary, effective February 1, 1955.

           Charles E. Broaddus, County Agent, Knott County, Extension,
adjustment in salary, effective February 1, 1955.

           H. Corley Brown, County Agent, Jefferson County, Extension,
adjustment in salary, effective February 1, 1955.

           George A. Everette, Extension, Field Agent in Agronomy, ad-
justment in salary, effective February 1, 1955.


Change of Work

           Katherine J. Bascom, Experiment Station, Secretary, effective
February 1, 1955.


COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Appointments

           George Luster, Visiting Instructor, effective February 1, 1955.

           Genevieve Hutchinson, Secretary, effective February 1, 1955.

           Parke B. Loren, Visiting Instructor, effective February 1, 1955.


           Off-campus Critics. (Agricultural Education).
                  Leonard Hinson
                  William R. Bingham
                  Robert Goodpaster
                  Warren Duncan.

Re signations


Josiane Sullivan, Clerk-Typist, effective January 12, 1955.


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COLLEGE OF COMMERCE

Return from Leave

          R. R. Pickett, Professor of Economics, effective February 1, 1955.


COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Appointment

          George Keith Martin, Instructor, effective February 1, 1955.


GRADUATE SCHOOL

Appointment

          Mrs. Illse Wagner-Jauregg Bulmash, Haggin Scholarship, effective
February 1, 1955.


Resignation

          Miss Dorothy Reed, Haggin Scholarship, effective February 1,
1955.


NORTHERN CENTER

Appointments

          Mary C. Mitchell, Part-time Instructor, Department of Nursing,
effective February, 1955.

          Thelma Louise Shelton, Part-time instructor in Physical Education,
effective February, 1955.

          George Luke, Part-time Instructor in Ancient Languages, effective
February, 1955.

          Mrs. Warwick Hobart, Part-time Instructor in Political Science,
effective February 1, 1955.


DEAN OF WOMEN

Re signation

          Carole Jean Davis, Secretary, effective January 29, 1955.


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DEAN OF MEN

Appointment

          Pearl B. King, Housemother, effective January 1, 1955.


Re signation

          Rosemary T. Turner, Secretary (part-time), effective January
17, 1955.


Student Government Association

Appointment

          Charlotte Jean Klaren, Secretary, effective February 1, 1955.

Resignation

          Rosemary Harris, Secretary, effective January 31, 1955.


G. I. OVERHEAD

Re signation

          Betty B. Sanders, Clerk-Secretary, effective January 27, 1955.


OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR

Appointments

          Virginia Carolyn Willis, Stenographer, effective February 1, 1955.

          Josiane Sullivan, Clerk, effective January 13, 1955.


Re signation

          Phyllis Hampton Taylor, Stenographer, effective January 31, 1955.


DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC RELATIONS

Appointment

          Peggy Ann Pace, Secretary, effective January 12, 1955.


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KING LIBRARY

Appointment

          Loraine Bates, Typist, effective January 3, 1955.


Re signation


31, 1955.


Barbara Whalen, Assistant Serials Librarian, effective January


Salary Adjustment

          Elizabeth Clotfelter, Acting Assistant Serials Librarian, adjustment
in salary, effective February 1, 1955.


PERSONNEL OFFICE

Resignation

          Dorothy Dean, Testing Assistant, effective January 31, 1955.


UNIVERSITY POST OFFICE

Appointment

          Elmer DeMoss, Mail Carrier, effective January 20, 1955.


Resignation

          Hollis Bowlin, Mail Carrier, effective January 19, 1955.


STUDENT UNION COMMONS

Appointmennt

          Inez Porter, Manager, Wildcat Grill, effective January 1, 1955.


Re signation


31, 1954.


Randall L. Gibson, Manager, Wildcat Grill, effective December


MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS

Deceased


L. P. Thompson, Engineer, deceased December 31, 1954.


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          On motion duly made, seconded and carried, on President Donovan, s
recommendation, the Executive Committee concurred in the above appointments,
reappointments, salary adjustments, leaves of absence, resignations, promo-
tions and other staff changes, and record was ordered made in the minutes.


          N. Adjournment

          Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Executive Com-
mittee adjourned at 3:35 p. m. , CST.


                                        Frank D. Peterson, Secretary
                                        Board of Trustees and Executive
                                                Committee.


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