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Newspaper
Palladium Times
Location
Oswego, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1960
Page
9
President Eisenhower announced the 100th anniversary of the Civil War will be observed from 1961 to 1966. He urged federal, state, and local agencies and all organizations to participate in commemorative ceremonies and to deepen public knowledge of this pivotal era.
President Eisenhower issues a proclamation inviting all Americans to participate in the Civil War centennial observances from 1961 to 1965. He credits the nation’s unity and sacrifice, urging federal state local governments schools libraries churches and organizations to plan events and educate the public. The document marks a formal call to commemorate the Civil War's hundredth anniversary.
Kings Daughters of First Baptist held a monthly meeting and Christmas party with turkey dinner and gift exchanges. New officers elected include Mrs Daisey Penfield president and Mrs Blanche Muskell treasurer. Salvation Army auxiliary hosted its annual Christmas tea with a brass quintet and a winter scene sketch. Altar-Rosary at Our Lady of Perpetual Help plans a 6 pm party with covered dish, gifts, and decorated rooms. Church School at the Presbyterian prepares a Christmas breakfast and program for Dec 11 starting 8:45 am. Theta Phi Omega sorority bake sale set for Saturday at the A and P from 10 am to 5 pm. Miss Sharon Swalia chair. Miriam circle of Trinity WSCS hosted Christmas program and music. $30 vote toward heating fund. St Mary’s PTA to host annual Christmas party Dec 14 at 4 pm with room mothers organizing. Sixth Ward canvass workers’ names omitted. Oswego United Church Women to meet Monday at 1:30 pm with white gifts requested.
Eleven schools compete in the Mexico Academy and Central wrestling tournament set for Saturday at the senior high gym. Matches begin 12 30 p m on two mats with finals at 7 p m. Director Larry Rector lists top wrestlers George Reagan Vernon Wallace Gordon Vermillion and John Satunas among entrants. A large crowd is expected from participating schools and the Mexico area.
The Boyd family plans their 13th Christmas vesper concert at 4 p m Sunday December 11 in the main auditorium of State University College of Education Oswego. The program features organ and piano pieces by Dr Maurice O Boyd violin and piano by Mrs Boyd autoharp and flute by Susan Boyd autoharp and clarinet by William Boyd with Susan and William as Campus School students. Admission is free with a long listed program of Christmas carols folk songs and classical selections by Bach Grieg Mendelssohn and more.
The Oswego Civic Orchestra directed by Paul Rogers will join the Choralaires and the Men's Glee Club for the public concert Belles and Beaux at 8 p.m. in the State University College of Education auditorium Oswego. The program features Bach Haydn and Bizet L Arlesienne Suite with accompanying vocal numbers from the Choraliers and Glee Club.
Weather report notes 24 hour period ending 8 am with high 26 and low 15, trace precipitation, NW winds. Snow flurries and moderating temps expected, heavy snow squalls tapering off this evening, then continued cold with light snow early Saturday and winds 20 to 35 mph from west to southwest.
The line notes contact numbers for the Palladium Times printing department with a dial telephone listing FI 3-3800 and FI 3-3801 for inquiries and orders.
Miss Margaret Heaney of New York City visited Oswego for a routine inspection tour of the Urban Renewal project. She met with Ralph Lester and Karl Bea to discuss renewal operations, with a joint Planning Board session aiding future approval before the Common Council. The next step is HHFA plan acceptance for Phase 1 Part II. Haile Selassie Tour Continues Toasts Ethiopian Emissary In Africa Visit Para.
A public notice announces proposed changes to telephone rate schedules affecting the Syracuse metropolitan area. It outlines the regulatory process, timeframes for public comment, and how stakeholders may participate in hearings or submit input to the commission.
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