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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Pendleton informs Waelchli that the Joint Council has approved of Waelchli’s proposed summer trip to Los Angels. Mr. Alden will communicate with Waelchli regarding the finances involved. If Waelchli can easily arrange for other ministers to cover his work while he is away, he should do so. Otherwise, he may regard this trip as extraordinary and not worry about it. Names mentioned: Mr. Alden

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Pendleton acknowledges receipt of Waelchli’s letter regarding his summer missionary work. Both of Waelchli’s proposals appeal to Pendleton, but nothing can be officially decided until the Executive Committee meets to appropriate the necessary funds. Unfortunately Mr. Alden, who usually presses these matters, is away on sick leave. Pendleton hopes the Committee will meet soon. Names mentioned: Mr. Alden

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Hollywood, California, USA. Pendleton thinks Waelchli may be interested to know that he was recently called to help Olivia and Willard by the side of the road after they ran out of gas; Willard was teaching Olivia to drive and forgot to monitor the gas gauge. Pendleton has recently returned from Pittsburgh where the Sons of the Academy hosted a large assembly-like gathering. Pendleton felt there was something of the old Academy...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s report of November 7th regarding his recent trip to Windsor, Detroit, Erie, and Youngstown. Pendleton finds it interesting that Waelchli was able to gather 10 people together in Youngstown. He writes that many of their people seem to have a migratory instinct, but that the Church must keep track of them as best they can. When enough of them settle in a given place, they must be prepared to begin the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in San Francisco, California, USA. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s travel report of August 19th. Pendleton thinks overall there is a fair prospect for the Church in Los Angeles though he acknowledges that, as often happens with missionary efforts, “discouraging elements are mingled with those that are encouraging.” Pendleton and his wife were touched by Waelchli’s report of a young mother with her children, abandoned by their...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letter of November 10th. He is interested in Waelchli’s report of conditions in Windsor, Detroit, Erie, and Kitchener. He is moved by the state of the Kitchener society and wishes he could help but feels that “the way is not yet open.” The Executive Committee recently considered Waelchli’s proposed trip south, and a suggestion was made that the trip be abbreviated, with...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letter of November 1st along with an enclosed letter from Peter Klippenstein to Waelchli and Waelchli’s reply. Pendleton comments that they should give Peter’s plan some time to “shake down.” He feels that the Church is on the verge of making a number of changes, but one thing depends on another. He agrees with Waelchli that they should attempt to establish a permanent society...

Scope and Contents Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Although Waelchli’s letter arrived last, Pendleton is choosing to answer it first as all the other letters he has received ask for funds from the already extended Extension Fund. Pendleton thinks Los Angeles is “a great center of human life” and hopes the Church will hold on to its foothold there. He thinks Waelchli’s proposed visit in the Fall should help “brace the situation.” There are several theological...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. 2 Copies, one with General Church of the New Jerusalem letterhead. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s report for the midyear meetings along with his letters of November 15th and 24th. Pendleton has been behind on his correspondence since he, along with many others in Bryn Athyn, came down with influenza. He is now recuperating and hopes to be in good health for the February meetings. Pendleton appreciates...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s recent letter. He comments that the “Gustafson” matter appears to be “shaping up satisfactorily,” and he thinks the way may be opening for further General Church development in the South. He writes that while it is nice to have Mr. Speirs as an ally, it blurs the lines between Convention’s work and the General Church’s work. Pendleton confirms Waelchli’s view of “S. G.’s” aloof...