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. Pendleton acknowledges receipt of Waelchli’s letters of November 27th and December 14th. He is glad to hear Waelchli will have some relief in the matter of his visits to Erie and Detroit, and he hopes Waelchli’s proposed trip South will be successfully arranged. He also thinks the proposed move from Cincinnati to Wyoming presents interesting possibilities. He looks forward to seeing Waelchli in Bryn Athyn for the mid-year meetings...

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. 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 read aloud Waelchli’s letter of February 28th at a recent meeting of the Executive Committee where they considered the idea of stationing a minister in Los Angeles. The Committee felt it would be appropriate for the Los Angeles community to make an official statement to the General Church regarding their need for a minster. Pendleton suggests that the General Church could provide a board and lodging...

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 has received the following from Waelchli: Waelchli’s letter of April 26th, a letter to Waelchli from Annie Unruh, a formal letter by Unruh to the Bishop requesting a Pastor for Los Angeles, and Waelchli’s report of April 28th. Pendleton would like to send a pastor to Los Angeles, but both the General Church and the Academy are pressed for funds. Pendleton will bring the matter before the Executive...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Pendleton apologizes for the mix-up regarding the applications of Ellison Boatman and Norman Synnestvedt. The Church has no record of their receipt. At present, Pendleton has high hopes of sending a minister to Los Angeles. If they can place Victor Gladish in Colchester, they will send Henry Boef to Los Angeles. Pendleton will contact Waelchli once he has more clarity on assignments. Pendleton also informs...

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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