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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton has received Iungerich’s letter of May 10th. As Iungerich is planning to conduct the laying of the corner stone for the Pittsburgh new church building sometime in June, Pendleton wonders if the ceremony could be scheduled for the 19th of June. Names mentioned: Bishop (George) DeCharms

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Since his last letter on the subject, Pendleton has learned more about the supposed “oppositional services” carried out by Vincent (Odhner). In short, Odhner held a Sunday morning doctrinal class in Mr. Harvey Lechner’s house, at Lechner’s request. As Lechner is a member of the Advent Church of Philadelphia, of which Odhner is a minister, Pendleton has no issue with Odhner giving a doctrinal class....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Due to scheduling conflicts, it will not be possible for Pendleton to be in Pittsburgh until after June 16th. He plans to remain in Pittsburgh through Sunday the 23rd, on which day he will preach and administer Holy Supper. Pendleton suggests he arrive in Pittsburgh on the 18th as he would like to discuss details of the laying of the cornerstone before the ceremony on the 19th. Pendleton writes that the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton informs Iungerich of his plan to arrive in Pittsburgh by automobile on the afternoon of June 18th. He will be accompanied by Karl Alden, Otho Heilman, and Willard Pendleton. Pendleton has received Iungerich’s letter of June 2nd. He inquires whether Iungerich expects the ministers taking part in the laying of the cornerstone ceremony to wear their official robes. Pendleton plans to prepare the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton believes new church people would be unwilling to continue using the present church building after the Mormons have taken possession of it. Pendleton reports that although Mrs. Pendleton would enjoy attending the laying of the cornerstone ceremony in Pittsburgh, but she must remain in Bryn Athyn to prepare for the Pendleton’s upcoming trip to Africa and to see Nancy off to camp. Pendleton agrees...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich. Pendleton acknowledges Iungerich’s letter of Nov. 4th. Pendleton approves of Iungerich’s suggestion with regard to A.P. Lindsay. Pendleton believes Lindsay would be right for the job. Pendleton informs Iungerich that there will be a joint meeting next week of the Council of Ministers and the Executive Committee to determine the dates for the next Assembly. Pendleton confesses that he is not disappointed at the delay of the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton writes, “I have always felt that the use is the dedication, and that while a formal ceremony may with propriety follow, yet that when the use precedes, it takes something away from the after solemnity. I hope therefore, that you can in some way circumvent David’s juvenile determination to be first.” Iungerich should write to Pendleton when the date of the dedication is decided. Pendleton’s...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in London, England. Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s note from Theodore (Pitcairn) in which he expresses his wish to hold a special service to prepare the public hall for the sacred uses that will be performed there during the Colchester Assembly. Pendleton suggests a “temporary consecration” rather than a full “dedication” as the building will revert to multiple uses once the Assembly is over. Names mentioned: Theodore...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken in Lausanne, Switzerland. Pendleton has received Fercken’s letters of Feb. 14th and 22nd with enclosed letter from Madame St. Pern which Mr. Pitcairn was able to translate. Mr. (John) Pitcairn’s health is slowly improving; He recently attended a lecture given by Raymond Pitcairn about the new church building. The new church building in Philadelphia was dedicated the previous Sunday. There will also be a dedication of the church and...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton has received Heinrichs’ report of his episcopal trip to the Northwest and is especially interested in what Heinrichs writes about Peace River; Although they probably cannot currently form a “close group” there, there appears to be potential for the future. For now, Pendleton would like Heinrichs to incorporate Peace River as a regular stop in his annual Northwest trip. Pendleton was glad to hear that...