RG Jolly Vs. JJ Hoefle: a study of events that shaped the LHMM

Dear friend,  

There were approximately 35 POINTS OF CRITICISM from Raymond G. Jolly made against Bro. John J. Hoefle in the March 1956 PT explaining his removal. 
 

My study shows a grave injustice was done.  This an honest attempt to ascertain the Truth regarding what was done with the L.H.M.M. after Bro. Johnson left the scene vs. what was authorized.

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PRELUDE

TIMELINE of 10 significant facts, events and acts by R.G. Jolly 

after the passing of Bro. Johnson, October 22, 1950

1. 1950-52...  The PT states:  Hoefle, Krewson, Gohlke, Hedman :  at this time are contributors all in good standing. (Hoefle is mentioned first, and did Johnson's funeral service.)  *FROM THE MARCH 1956 PT COMPLAINT AGAINST HOEFLE*from PT 3/1956 [Raymond G. Jolly = RGJ words in brown]:  "J.J.H. co-operated faithfully with us in the Lord's service; and the Lord favored him, like J.K., with the privilege of bringing forth certain features of advancing Truth (P '52, p. 58). Also, the Sept. 1952 P.T. mentioned him very favorably." 
2. Dec 1950 :  RGJ proclaims the last saint is beyond the veil, the rest of you are proven G.C. members.   (Topic to be discussed later)
3. Jan 1952  "Present Truth" was a monthly publication under Bro. Johnson.  Meanwhile, The Bible Standard AND HERALD OF CHRIST'S EPIPHANY was every other month:  (Jan/Mar/May/July/Sep/Nov).......     Jolly changed The PT to every other month, then Bible Standard was changed to monthly....
4. then Jolly changes the name to Bible Standard AND HERALD OF CHRIST'S KINGDOM. 
   
5. He claims the Epiphany is over in 1954. (Yet Bro. Johnson said it goes on until the close of the Time of Trouble, as they are synonymous. RCB)
   
6. Jolly changes the publishing order of Johnson's remaining books.
7. Jolly keeps back Johnson's Revelation book and others.
8. 1954 : Campers consecrated created by Krewson, who is "Pastor and Teacher"
9. June 25, 1955 Jolly removes JJH as Pilgrim...1955 PT issues publications for each: 
10. Krewson and then Hoefle both Disfellowshipped.
    

This timeline is the backdrop that sets the stage for our study of each point made in the the March 1956 Present Truth and it's attack on John Hoefle by R.G. Jolly.  It really begins with Jolly mentioning a financial matter that is not an attack on Hoefle per se, since no wrong doing is stated outright, however the spirit of the words are an obvious attempt to cast dubious shade upon Hoefle's character. 


Quoting *from PT 3/1956  "...In Nov. 1952 he [JJH] asked us [RGJ] for a loan of a large sum of money apparently to assist him in a business venture, reminding us of how he had during Bro. Johnson's lifetime contributed the property at 1327 Snyder Avenue...]


We are then told how Jolly refused him.  And even though I think this is a shame that Hoefle was refused the loan after having financed the Epiphany work mainly by himself, this item is not on the list of the ten main attacks we will investigate.  But in light of this prelude, it is quite understandable regarding Hoefle's "oppositional attitude" that developed by that time.  Certainly RGJ's conduct was questionable.


*from PT 3/1956 re:J.J.H. "In 1953 J.J.H. began to manifest an oppositional attitude."  ... "But it was not until 1954 that J.J.H. in his letters more openly manifested his opposition"

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WAR IN THE HEAVENS:  JOLLY ATTACKS HOEFLE

The 35 Accusations published against JJH

Accusation 1. Honesty in Business

[1.]:  The Start:  *from PT 3/1956... ..."in J.J.H.'s case as follows: He claimed that a slander was being circulated far and wide about him, to the effect that he had solicited investments from widows and that he was dishonest in his business dealings. He sought to implicate a number of brethren in the matter, especially Bro. Eschrich and ourself, and, indirectly, Bro. Gavin...."..."in J.J.H.'s case as follows: He claimed that a slander was being circulated far and wide about him, to the effect that he had solicited investments from widows and that he was dishonest.


[RCB] My findings:  NO FRAUD took place, but Jolly did his best to imply in the PT that it had.  It's disgusting when you realize that the entire movement would not have existed without the financial help of one Bro. John J. Hoefle.  The sister who was helped by JJH gossiped inappropriately.  Then bro.s Gavin, Escrich and Jolly were not totally honest about who said what to whom.  These brethren seemed to be protecting Jolly, who had now jumped on this opportunity to impugn the character of the one who had been vocally critical of the odd moves he had made as Executive Trustee.  

Ultimately the sister says there was no fraud.  Gavin says there was none.  Even Jolly says there was none while in a very backhanded way implied there could be...  Bro. Hoefle was despitefully thrown under the bus quite intentionally by RGJ.  It was unjust in my assessment.

SCORE AFTER ROUND 1

RGJ 0

vs.

JJH 1

Addendum:  July 4, 2016

Much more detailed information has come to light since this was written, completely substantiating the above general findings, but with much more which we will post later.  Until then, this is the

end of part one.

Yours in Truth,

Bro. Regan C. Balman