Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Fallout in Bryn Athyn has continued following rumors of “opposition services” held by Vincent (Odhner). Pendleton writes that Odhner’s mid-term resignation was not entirely a disappointment as it what somewhat anticipated. Odhner informed Pendleton that he had another job and that he would not be returning to the school, and Pendleton did not attempt to persuade him to stay. Although there were...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton congratulates Iungerich and the Pittsburgh society on securing Miss Bergstrom as a teacher for their school. Pendleton read Iungerich’s recent letter to the Consistory; There was general agreement with Iungerich’s ecclesiastical prerogatives, but not with his program for lunches. Pendleton looks forward to seeing Iungerich soon and discussing issues from his letters in person. Names...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton has received Iungerich’s letter of March 21st regarding the supposed “opposition services” held by Vincent Odhner. Two days before the arrival of Iungerich’s letter, Odhner told Pendleton that he had given a doctrinal class at Mr. Harvey Lechner’s house at Lechner’s request. As a member of the Advent Church of Philadelphia, Lechner falls under Odhner’s administration. Pendleton told Odhner he...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Iungerich’s last letter and thanks him for agreeing to take in Miss (Angella) Bergstrom next year so that she may teach at the Pittsburgh School. Pendleton was glad to hear that Iungerich’s son, Stevan, has been improving after the removal of his infected tonsils. Pendleton hopes Stevan will attend the Academy in Bryn Athyn next year. As a result of the Depression, the Academy...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton reports that Mr. Caldwell had agreed to send issues of the Life to Rev. M. Krivosh for the next three months. Krivosh will also begin receiving New Church sermons in June. An extract from Iungerich’s letter containing information about Krivosh has been forwarded to Mr. Sellner. Pendleton writes that he ran into Miss Iris Briscoe on his way into school that morning. She recently applied for a...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Johnstown, PA, USA. Pendleton informs Iungerich that he has met with that Board of Directors to inquire about a teaching position at the Academy for Iungerich. Unfortunately, the Academy’s finances are still seriously “in the red” and they are not able to employ Iungerich at this time. Pendleton is disappointed but writes that all they can do is wait for a change in the Academy’s fortunes.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Elmo C. Acton in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Acton's letter and report arrived in time to be included in the report of the Secretary of the Ministers' Council. They were enjoyed by Pendleton and Acton's parents. Pendleton writes that Acton must be patient with efforts to establish a New Church school in Durban. For now it remains the school of Miss Champion, who is reportedly doing good work. Eventually the soceity will take it over, but this process...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Elmo C. Acton in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton acknowledges Acton's letter of April 14th. He then discusses the recent Assembly, which some have called the greatest one yet. Visiting church members from Kitchener were especially generous "in the matter of provision for our comfort." Pendleton is glad to hear the John Jiyana is doing good work in Zululand, and believes he (Jiyana) has a great future. Pendleton is impressed by Acton's use of...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Elmo C. Acton in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton acknowledges Acton's letter and Annual Report of June 15th. Pendleton understands Acton's struggle with his society's "apparent indifference to spiritual instruction." This is a common problem which requires patience and consistent effort. Pendleton had assumed Acton had his own Council, but since he does not, Pendleton recommends Acton wait to appoint one until after his upcoming ordination into...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Elmo C. Acton in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton acknowledges Acton's letter of January 9th. Pendleton sees The Hague doctrines as more than a fallacy; As he wrote in his paper to the ministers at the Midyear Meetings, he believes they are dangerous and alien to the General Church and Academy principles. Pendleton's paper, along with an opposing paper by Mr. (Albert) Bjork and the following discussion, will be printed in the May issue of the...