The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-04-20
ODELL

Mrs. Alice Peddicord has written he,
husband telling him of the passing
away OF her mother ut the family
home. Auburn, Ill. Mrs. Pedidcorc
has been assisting in caring for hei
mother during her last several weeks
preceding her death. She may remain
for short stay with relatives, then &c
for few days visit with her son, who
is student at Ann Arbor, Mich.
The last day of April Odell will lose
Mr.. and Mrs. h. r. Leedom and their
sons, Master Clarence and little Rich.
ard. As employees of the O.-W. Tele-
phone Co. and formerly the Home Tele-
phone Co., Mr.. and Mrs. Leedom have
served patrons faithfully and intelli-
gently for the past FIVE years and the
local exchange has been great con-
venience and most satisfactory ar
rangement. In both business and So
cial circles there Ia a genuine regret
that MIR. and Mrs. Leedom are not re-
naming in Odell. We cannot state
definitely as to their plans for the fu-
ture as they have several propositions
under consideration. Neither can we
state at this time just what are the
plans Of the telephone company regard
ing management of the local exchange.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. M. Barnett, of
Wasco, Ore.. have been here during the
past week looking after their interests.
H. R. Leedom, J. H. Eggert, Gordon
Haskins and L. A. e. Clark attended
the Bible class of the X. of P. lodge in
The Dalles Monday night. The Bible,
small one presented to Justin b..
Rathbone by his mother and used on
the occasion 0f the instituting of the
first X. of p lodge in 1864 by MIR.
Rathbone, the founder of this lodge,
was In the possession of the Supreme
Keeper of Records and Seals, who was
present at the meeting of Monday
night, the class of 80 that evening
bringing the total membership Of the
Bible classes up to Is, 2l0.
A fine program, most of the numbers
being musical, is promised next Tues
day evening at 8 o'clock at the Metho-
dist church. This entertainment is
given under the auspices of Odell Guild
and Mrs. Florence M. Brown, wife of
DR.. \. !. Brown. of Chicago. ILL.,, has
kindly consented to delay her return
home until Wednesday in order that
she may loan her beautiful voice for
this occasion. Mrs. Brown studied
from Ed de Reszke. of Paris. She
sings in English, French, German and
Italian. Miss Eva Boyed. as pianist,
will accompany Mrs. Brown. Mrs. Ed
gar Franz, of Hood River, who as a vi
olinist, has charmed many, has PROM
ised several numbers. Mrs. F. d. Nun
amaker and Miss Fora Dewitt will add
to the program musical numbers. Other
Hood River talent Is expected. Ad-
mission, adults, 25 cents. children 10
cents. At the close of the program ice
cream and cake will be served in the
basement. Price 10 cents.
The Merry Matrons and their hus-
bands were entertained Wednesday
evening at the home of Mrs. d. P. aud
Mrs. II. d. Emery. MIR. and Mrs. II.
r. Leedom were guests of honor.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Wilson, of The
Dalles, were business visitors in Odell
Sunday.
The Dancing club. of Odell. will give
a farewell dancing party for MIR. and
Mrs. II. R. Leedom at Heilbronner's
hall, Hood River. Saturday evening.
April 20. MIR. and Mrs. Leedom's
friends who do not dance will be cor
daily welcomed.
The first of a series of Passion week
services at the Methodist church was
the service of Sunday evening with
singers and speakers from Pine Grove
and the Union and Methodist chuches
of Odell as audience. Several autos
from Pine Grove brought the visitors
and those who had subjects assigned
them brought forth thoughts helpful
and inspiring. The choir music and
solo parts were also appreciated.
Next Sunday morning Rev. H. Q:
Perry, district superintendent, will
have charge of the early morning SER
vice. Special music by chorus OF near
20 voices under the direction OF Mrs.
H. K. Davenport will render the fol-
lowing anthems: Awake, Thou That
Sleepest," and "Hosannah. A vocal
solo by Mrs. Florence M. Brown is
another musical treat for Easter morn
ing service. which begins at $50 a. m.
Following this service Sunday school
at 1890 and again special music by
chorus and program by children OF the
Sunday school with several adult MEM
bers. Sunday evening Epworth League
ard Christian Endeavor unite in service
at the Union church, Horace Gilkerson,
leader.
H. s. Grouse, of Fsrkdale, and Mr..
and Mrs. j. r. Forden, Of the West
Side, were guests Sunday ut the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. W. Dunbar.
Surveyors we're out Tuesday running
lines for tract of one acre for a site
for a grange hall and also for pro-
posed site for the union high school.
Business prospects appear bright in
Odell. and now. with the new store In
addition to those formerly doing busi-
ness here and an eight foot walk the
entire length of the block. much i'm
provement In appearance is noted. Let
US continue to improve wherever there
Is an opportunity.
By Special Request = On Tuesday,
April Is, at the Pine Grove grange
hall. will be repeated the Barrett pre-.
sentation of "Among the Breakers.
This famous comedy drama. full Of
rich comedy and strong. emotional
scenes, will be produced with complete
scenery and costumes. featuring the
''Witch of Fairpont, and introducing
the speciality. "Tale Of Sea Shell.