1943-1945

1943

There were 321 Lenten service worshippers, the largest number on record.

There were 65 stars on the service flag, denoting our boys who were in the Armed Services. The stars were changed from Blue to Gold in the event of a death.

It was announced that children who wish to be Confirmed must attend Saturday School for two years prior to their Confirmation.

Loyalty Services were held and continued throughout World War II.

1944

The 100th Anniversary of our congregation was observed.

There were 339 worshippers at the Loyalty Service.

Fifty-five of our young men were overseas and 40 were in the States preparing to enter a battle area.

It was recommended that, due to a coal shortage, the pastor be empowered to cancel meetings, if necessary, to assure regular Church services.

The Men's Club paid Zanesville Advertising Company for two large posters (corner of Market & Greenwood and south side of Y-Bridge) to advertise Trinity.

In June, Dr. Walter A. Maier, The Lutheran Hour speaker, delivered sermons at morning and evening services in honor of our centennial celebration. In July, Dr. J.W. Behnken, President of the Missouri Synod, gave a morning sermon and Rev. J. H. Meyer of Lakewood, Ohio, delivered an evening sermon for the centennial observance. Dr. Pul Dannefeldt, chairman of the Army and Navy Commission, also delivered a sermon during the celebration. A picture of the entire congregation was taken outside in front of the church. Members over 70 years old were honored.

1945

A motion was adopted that Pastor Pohl serve as a permanent representative to the Mayor's Forum. It was also decided that Saturday School teacher Ethel Blankenbuehler would be paid $120 each year.

It was resolved that the method of receiving Communion would be changed to allow families, husband and wife together, to proceed to the altar rather thanhaving the men first and then the women, as was previously done.

Sunday School children and adults collected defense stamps.

Church statistics as of January 1, 1945, were announced as follows:
590 Souls
435 Communicants
275 Sunday School pupils
27 Teachers
9 Confirmed children
13 Confirmed adults

Blue Star Mothers conducted a national clothing drive for woolen or cotton garments to donate to the destitute people of Europe.

John Heclo was praised in The Lutheran Hour for his "outstanding cooperation" and "untiring efforts" for The Lutheran Hour broadcast.

Our goal for Synod's Peace Thank Offering was $4,000, but our members exceeded the goal by collecting $5,400.

Vicar Oscar Gerken served as our summer vicar.

We sponsored a patriotic display of the flags of the nations where The Lutheran Hour is broadcast. John Heclo and his committee of six men were in charge.

A V-J Day service was held August 15, 1945, and an Armistice Day sermon was delivered on November 11th.

The budget proposed was $9,782.