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 April 16th. He is preparing to depart for assemblies in New York, Washington, Toronto, and Kitchener. He hopes it is a comfort to Waelchli’s ailing daughter Provida to be home with her parents. Pendleton will be interested to see Mr. Spiers’ reply to Waelchli’s letter. He writes, “I hope he may clear himself for his own sake from the seeming tendency to circulate...

Scope and Contents

Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Pendleton enquires about the practicality of Waelchli stopping over in Phoenix on his way from Dallas to Los Angeles to visit Ben McQueen, his wife Lenore Junge, and Winfred Junge. Handwritten note postscript: "See letter of Ben McQueen 5/18/1927 to NDP" Names mentioned: Ben McQueen, Lenore Junge, Winfred Junge

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. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letters of November 17th and 25th. He agrees that the passing of his brother, William Frederic Pendleton, marks a great change in the Church but remarks that he feels his brother’s presence, if anything, more strongly. He writes, “It is as if the definite fact of his material presence is lacking, but a freer presence of his spirit is felt.” Pendleton is pleased that the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Pendleton is glad to hear that that matter of Waelchli’s “naturalization” complication is settled and that now he can move forward with his travel plans. Pendleton thinks the increased contribution from the Church for Waelchli to attend the upcoming London General Assembly ought to be helpful as well. He looks forward to seeing Waelchli for the February meetings. In Bryn Athyn, the schools open tomorrow and...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Pendleton enjoyed Waelchli’s report of March 31st and notes his comments about the difficulty of keeping the children of isolated members in the Church. Pendleton believes this is why the Church must focus on building societies and communities. Waelchli’s trip to Atlantia reminds Pendleton of a visit he made there some 12 or 14 years ago. Pendleton was glad to hear that his “Cousin Jimmy” is still “up and...

Scope and Contents

Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Pendleton informs Waelchli that the decision has been made to place Herny Boef in Los Angeles. Boef will accompany Waelchli on his return from Europe. Pendleton will write to inform Miss Annie Unruh of the matter. Names mentioned: Henry Boef, Annie Unruh

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Regarding the potential baptism of Mr. Price, Pendleton thought Waelchli might stop in Dayton, Texas as a part of his fall episcopal trip only if it was on the way. Pendleton comments, “I do not think the matter a very important one, nor the prospect particularly promising.” Pendleton will soon set sail for England to attend the 1928 London General Assembly. He looks forward to the meetings and to seeing...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Los Angeles, California, USA. Pendleton arrived in New York yesterday and has received Waelchli’s letter of September 8th. Pendleton thinks Waelchli’s advice to Henry (Boef) was “just the right thing” given the circumstances. Pendleton has heard from Mrs. Rennels that Boef has been ill recently, and he hopes Boef will report on October 8th in good condition. Waelchli’s news concerning the death of Colon Schott took Pendleton by...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Undated, likely written in either October or November 1928. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s last 5 letters with reports of his visits to Los Angeles, Portland, and Spokane. He thinks Waelchli’s advice to Boef not to attempt a sermon every Sunday is wise as they do not want to overwork him and strain his health. Boef wrote to Pendleton requesting special authorization to administer the Holy Supper to the Los...