Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt. Pendleton apologizes for not making more in-depth comments on Synnestvedt suggestions for the Pittsburgh district Assembly; The programs are similar every year and the variations don’t make much of a difference to him. He informs Synnestvedt that a Joint meeting has been called to discuss arrangements for the General Assembly next June. Pendleton then relays the situation regarding Telford and the ball games. He writes, “Telford...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt. Pendleton confirms that the Pittsburgh Assembly will take place around the usual time in the fall. He notes that they usually do not hold a district assembly in the place where a General Assembly has recently been held. Pendleton hopes to see Synnestvedt sometime before he (Synnestvedt) departs for Europe.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. At Synnestvedt’s request, Pendleton will depart for Pittsburgh on Wednesday, October 6th so that he will be able to attend the Philosophy Club meeting prior to the district assembly. Pendleton has discovered that the dates he sent to Telford are entirely wrong; He will write to Telford to correct them. Names mentioned: Telford (Telford O. Rhodes?)

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton discusses plans for the upcoming Pittsburgh District Assembly, address, sermon, Holy Supper, teachers’ meeting, etc. He has received invitations to stay with Alex and Rene (Lindsay?) and with Telford (Rhodes?). From Pittsburgh, he will continue on to Cincinnati and then Glenview to visit the Sharon Church. Names mentioned: Alex and Rene (Alex P. Lindsay and Rene Heilman?), Telford (Telford O....

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. If Synnestvedt is able to attend the 1928 London Assembly, the General Church will contribute $200 toward his traveling expenses.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton is pleased that Synnestvedt plans to attend the 1928 London general assembly. He inquires whether the Pittsburgh society is willing and able to host a theological student over the summer, and if so, if Vincent Odhner would be acceptable. Pendleton writes about Odhner, “He is certainly a bright you, and during the past year has evinced quite a modesty of demeanor.” Names mentioned: Vincent Odhner

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton agrees with Synnestvedt’s suggestion in his letter of June 7th that it would be ideal for theological candidates to spend a whole year assisting an assigned Pastor. Pendleton himself assisted Mr. Bostock for two years in the Immanuel Church, and he found this training to be very useful. Pendleton inquires whether Oct. 30th will be a satisfactory date for the Pittsburgh district assembly. The Toronto...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Regarding the schedule for the upcoming Pittsburgh district assembly, Pendleton suggests having the Holy Supper either in the evening or directly following the morning service, rather than in the afternoon. In Bryn Athyn, the schools have opened successfully. Attendance is at a record high, with the college having over 50 students and the elementary school having about 150. Additionally, the elementary school...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton informs Synnestvedt that Will Caldwell will accompany him to Pittsburgh for the district assembly. Caldwell is in need of a break from his work in Bryn Athyn and will travel with Pendleton to several General Church societies. Names mentioned: William Beebe Caldwell

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton thanks Synnestvedt for his account of the meeting that was held in Pittsburgh to discuss who their next pastor will be. Although Pendleton would have preferred to have the question of the Pittsburgh pastorate settled before the upcoming Assembly, he thinks the two week delay they decided on was advisable. In Bryn Athyn, George (DeCharms) was ordained into the third degree of the priesthood. Names...