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125 Years Ago

June 10, 1892

Less than two years ago the board of health and council adopted a resolution making a gravel pit east of the Presbyterian Church as a dumping ground for dry garbage, the understanding being that nothing that would be offensive should be dumped there. Complaint is now made that the dump omits a sickening odor. Complaints should be made to the board of health and not to newspapers.

100 Years Ago

June 10, 1917

Last week a lot of shrubbery was planted in Bon Air park in the Johnston addition in the northeast section of the city. Saturday night a person or persons visited the park and stole a part of the shrubbery from three different places. This is one of the several instances of thievery and vandalism that has been practiced in Sidney this spring.

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The Wells Fargo horse and wagon driven by Felix Black tumbled over the embankment at the rear of the Big Four station last night. Black was not injured.

75 Years Ago

June 10, 1942

Plans for an enlarged city recreation program for the summer were revealed today by Playground Superintendent Brown. A full program will get underway Monday of next week. In addition to Harmon field, two other programs will be utilized this summer- one at the south end of the city and the other at Highland avenue.

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Mrs. William Maurer, North Main avenue, has received a cablegram from her son, 1st Lt. Paul Maurer, advising her that he recently arrived in Australia.

50 years Ago

June 10, 1967

BOTKINS- Mary Ellen King, a Botkins High school senior, wears the 1967 Miss Carousel crown and will preside tonight over the two day celebration here. Miss King, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene King of Botkins, won the crown Friday night in a field of eight. The queen’s escort is Jon Maurer.

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Rev. Richard Young, associate pastor of the First Methodist Church, leaves June 22 to enter Vanderbilt University, Tenn., to study Biblical Literature in pursuit of a doctor of philosophy . His last sermon here on Sunday-“Beyond The Edge of the Map”. His family, including his wife and two sons will be guests at a church reception after the second morning service.

25 Years Ago

June 10, 1992

Robert Zeilsdorf, president of Peerless Machinery Corp, of Sidney recently got a handshake from Sidney Vice Mayor Thomas Miller as he and Mayor Doris Blackston presented Zeilsdorf with the “Keep Sidney Beautiful” plaque and award. Peerless was honored for its beautification efforts at the company plant located at 500 South Vandemark Road.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. Garth Brooks is anxious to get his $400,000 home remodel project finished before his wife delivers their first baby. The county star and his wife have been living in a mobile home during construction. The baby is due next month. “We are battling the arrival” of the baby”. Contractor Fred Stephenson said. Brooks “No Fences” album has sold 5 million copies and his “Ropin The Wind” was No. 1 on the country and pop charts.

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These news items from past issues of the Sidney Daily News are compiled by the Shelby County Historical Society (937-498-1653) as a public service to the community. Local history on the Internet! www.shelbycountyhistory.org

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