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...

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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

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...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Two copies, one on General Church of the New Jerusalem letterhead. Pendleton has just authorized a trip to the Northwest by Henry Heinrich. He instructed Heinrichs to write to Waelchli so that they may coordinate their travel plans. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letter concerning his trip South. He feels it is worthwhile to continue visits to Atlanta and he hopes the Church will one day have a permanent...

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...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Pendleton encloses copies of three notes for Waelchli which will explain themselves. He wonders whether Waelchli will attend the February meetings in Bryn Athyn, but he realizes that all of Waelchli’s movements in the near future are uncertain due to his wife’s illness. Pendleton has received word that Alena’s condition remains about the same. Names mentioned: Alena (Hughes Waelchli)