The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1914-07-23
ODELL

News Of the very sudden passing
away Of +. G. Mahaney on Tuesday
evening Of last week came as shock
TO residents of Odell. Mr.. Mahaney's
home had been in 0dell and vicinity a
portion of the time for several years.
At the time Of his death he, with.his
wife, were making their home for a
short time on their property in Willow
Flat. The sympathy of the entire com.
munity is extended to the bereaved
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Nj. Barnett and
daughters, Misses Lois and Dorothy,
and sons, Ira and Golden, came down
from their home at Wasco, Ore, Sun
day to look after their interests in
Odell.
The annual banquet of the ST. James
Bible class of the Methodist Sunday
school, Of Odell will be given in the
church basement next Friday evening
at z o'clock. No written invitations
class is expected to come and to invite
friend without waiting for an invita-
tion. This is the second annual ban
quet of this class, the first having
proved very successful affair, and
we can assure all who attend very
enjoyable social evening. Members of
the class will contribute Refreshments,
which are free.
A, C. Wilson, OF Oakland, Calf. has
been here for several weeks visiting at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. A.
Lockman. and his granddaughter, Mrs.
Dane Kemp. Mr.. Wilson will probably
remain for an extended visit.
The Ladies Aid society meeting this
week was held at the home of Mrs. l..
c. Welnheimer Wednesday afternoon.
The meeting of the Guild will be
held this afternoon at the home of
Mrs. o. l.. Walter
In addition to the inspiration derived
from the feast spiritual and practical
that was provided for those who at
tended the Sunday school institute held
in The Dalles last week, the officers
and teachers of the Methodist Sunday
school, of Odell. by their representa-.
tiOn at the institute won a silk banner
for splendid work done. Considering
the number of schools represented,
Odell's standing as one of the highest
reflected credit on all who are connect
ed with the school, and we are certain
this banner will be highly priced.
The special school meeting last Fri
day evening was well attended. The
question under discussion, viz the in
PRODUCTION and maintenance of the
eleventh grade in the Odell school, was
tabled indefinitely. An expression of
opinion by vote of those present indi-
Gated willingness on the part of pa
irons that the school district pay tut.
tiOn of students of grades II and ~
who will attend Hood River high
school. so long as tuition continues at
present rate, which is $50 per school
year. The matter of play grounds was
ward making play grounds that are
both practical and beautiful. County
Superintendent Thompsonswas present
and advised patrons on the subject un-
der discussion.
The fact that the great evangelist.
Billy Sunday, and his choir leader, Mr..
Rodeheayer, and singer, Mrs Asher,
found it possible to conduct a service
at the Union church last Sunday even
ing made a change Of plan advisable at
the Methodist church and DR.. Selleck
and Rev. Heiuick were glad of the
privilege of hearing Billy Sunday for
the first time. Though but short notice
was had, n crowd that more than filled
the Union church gathered and heard
clear cut answers and apt illustrations
concerning the question. What shall
do to be saved" The rich voices of
Mr.. ROdeheHver and Mrs. Asher in
congregational singing and MIR. Rode
HEAVIER as soloist and he and Mrs.
Asher in duet were greatly appreci-
ated by the audience. MIR. Sunday
and his family are here for a vacation
which they will spend at their summer
home in Odell, and we hope to be able
to announce further services in Odell
during their stay. Next Sunday he
will be heard at the Congregational
church in Hood River, and on the fol-
lowing Sunday at the Pine Grove
church. a number of workers and
singers who are connected with the
evangelist in his great campaigns have
been here for short stay, but have
gone To other points for the remainder
of their vacation.
We are pleased to announce that DR..
House. of Spokane, Wash, will CON
duct the morning service at the Metho-
dist church next Sunday. A number
of people in Odel need no introduction
to DR.. House, but to those who have
not known him we would say he comes
very highly recommended and should
he greeted by a large audience. The
Sunday school hour will be changed FOR
this occasion, and announcements
stand: Sunday school 10 a. m., service
II a. m. In the evening at o'clock
Rev. Haskins. who won the hearts of
those who heard him on a former occa-
sion, will conduct a service and we are
sure those who were in his audience
before will return and bring friends.
Good music is expected at all these
services.