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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Walter E. Brickman in Weslaco, TX, USA. Pendleton sees no reason why Brickman and his wife, Anna, should not be members of the General Church. Mrs. (V. W.) Rennels has sent membership application blanks.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. William B. Caldwell in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Caldwell’s letters of March 22nd and 26th with enclosed membership application for Crebert Burnham. Pendleton writes that the problems Caldwell has noted due to of an influx of new families who are not trained in the Academy ideals are common. Pendleton believes that as the Church grows, “Academy principles will prove themselves by their ability to vivify and regenerate the mass which...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. William B. Caldwell in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Caldwell’s letter of March 28th in which he agrees take up a position in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton does not think George DeCharms will leave Bryn Athyn for Glenview to accept the call of the Immanuel Church, so he advises that the Council also decide on a second choice. Pendleton would like to have Caldwell in Bryn Athyn as soon as possible, but Caldwell’s move depends on when the Immanuel...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. William Hyde Alden in Bryn Athyn, PA, USA. Pendleton informs Alden that if he is able to attend the 1928 London General Church Assembly, the Church will contribute $200 towards his travel expenses.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Middleport, OH, USA. As the two Drs. Hanlin agree that Gladish’s proposal to undertake school work would not be satisfactory to the Middleport society and that Gladish’s resignation is the best solution to the current difficulties, Pendleton thinks that Gladish ought to resign. Pendleton hopes Gladish will be able to continue working for the General Church. Pendleton will visit Cincinnati in the Spring, and he offers to stop in...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Covert Resort, MI, USA. Pendleton discusses Gladish’s summer work at Covert and hopes the children’s school there will become permanent. Pendleton writes that Fred (Waelchli) is doing well in the Northeast, reporting that there are earnest General Church members there. Early efforts of the General Church were also going well in Europe, until everything was interrupted by the war. Names mentioned: Fred (Waelchli), Mrs. Gladish

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Franklin Park, IL, USA. Upon retuning from Florida, Pendleton has received Gladish’s letter of March 17th. Pendleton reports on the financial state of the General Church; As all the Church’s available funds have been “employed in directions that do not allow of withdrawal,” they have had to find ways of cutting down on running expenses and will be unable to fund the work suggested by Mr. Hansen. Pendleton is concerned about the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Gladish’s last letter. Pendleton has been disappointed by Gladish’s separation from the active work of the ministry over the past several years. Now that Gladish has decided to remain out of ministerial work permanently, Pendleton would like him to know that he tried multiple times in the past to find a position for Gladish in the ministry, but conditions were never favorable. Pendleton...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Gladish’s letter of March 25th with an enclosed copy of Gladish’s letter to Mr. (John) Headsten. Pendleton does not think there is anything more to be done now that Headsten has withdrawn his congregation and established separate services. Pendleton believes that the union of the two congregations was useful, even if it was temporary. Pendleton reports that, despite financial loses, he...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish. Pendleton has received Gladish’s letter of Feb. 16th with enclosed letter from Gladish to Mr. John Forrest. Pendleton advises Gladish to deal with Forrest’s moods by not taking them seriously and politely telling him to mind his own business. Pendleton reports that the annual meetings were successful and that George DeCharms’ health has greatly improved. Pendleton is interested in Gladish’s trip to Clinton with his wife; He...