Museum support needed, says Historical Society

To the Editor:

I am writing as a member of the Odessa Historical Society, asking for your help. Our local museum began with much volunteer help many years ago, just as it continues to run today. It has weathered a devastating fire and was rebuilt to be what it is today.

We have two main fundraisers per year in which we send postcards to members of the community.

One is for the yearly dues. The other is for community baked goods or monetary donations for the annual Deutschesfest Bake Sale. I consider one of the fundraisers will essentially pay the electric bill throughout the year, and the othe...