[Frederick Franz, already a member of the board of directors, was elected vice-president after the resignation of Hayden Covington.]
“Accordingly Brother Covington’s name was withdrawn from the
nominations …”
“… on
Friday, October 5, 1945, the board meeting being called by Brother Knorr at the
Brooklyn headquarters for 6 a.m. All seven met together in the president’s
private office. After prayer for Jehovah’s guidance and blessing, the following
were nominated and then elected by unanimous vote: … F. W. Franz, as
vice-president.”