125 Years
November 5, 1891
Work on Wilkinson Avenue was resumed today. Two months ago the street commissioner was threatened with an injunction if he cut to the grade in front of the B.W. Maxwell property. Mr. Maxwell has withdrawn his objections and a cut of three feet will be made. This will give the avenue a uniform grade from Starrett run to Culvert Street.
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The teachers of the Sidney schools, with few exceptions, are today attending a meeting of the Ohio State Association of teachers in Dayton.
100 Years
November 5, 1916
Fire protection in Sidney was considerably reduced over the weekend, when the crank shaft of the fire truck broke while making a run to a box car fire on the switch track near the Farmers’ Grain and Milling Co. A new crank shaft arrived today and will be immediately installed in the truck. The fire was quickly put out without serious damage other than that to the box car.
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The fourth annual conference of the Young Peoples Societies of the Lutheran Churches of Sidney, Anna, Montra and Botkins was held yesterday afternoon and evening in the Botkins Church. Officers elected include: Rev. Schuh, Anna, president; Rev. D.F. Schultz, Sidney, vice president; Miss Marie Albers, Sidney, secretary; and Mrs. Laura Kimmel, Anna, treasurer.
75 Years
November 5, 1941
Members of the Rural Gardeners, meeting yesterday in the home of Mrs. Rolia Mann, completed plans for planting bulbs for a flower garden in the front lawn at the county home. The club formerly had planted cedars in the home cemetery.
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Mayor John Sexauer, Republican, was reelected to his third term in that capacity as the result of the general municipal election held Tuesday. W.W. Wheeler was elected president of council; Ernest Shively, treasurer; E.J. Garmhausen, solicitor; Russell B. Blake, J.W. Minton, J. Morton Piper, councilmen at large; Wallace A. McClure, third ward councilman; Frank W. Melvin, fourth ward, Cliff Waggoner, first ward and Frank E. Miller, second ward, were unopposed.
50 Years
November 5, 1966
Both state and county highway crews were still pushing snow and ice from roads today.
One of the oddest stories coming out of the paralyzing Wednesday – Thursday blizzard came from an incident on State Route 47, near St. Rt. 65, scene of a 75 car tie-up. In one of the stalled autos was Mrs. Yvonne Smith, health department secretary, who was taking 40 loaves of bread to groups in her home neighborhood. In a truck was a meat deliveryman from Troy. He had a huge quantity of hamburger in his truck, halted directly in front of Mrs. Smith’s car.
Both took refuge in the nearby home of Mrs. and Mrs. Ralph Stangel. About 10 other stranded motorists had preceded them to the shelter – and all became hungry as the night wore on. It was then that Mrs. Smith’s bread and the meat salesman’s hamburger were put together to form sandwiches for all.
25 Years
November 5, 1991
More details are emerging about the Stacy Arthur and the death of her husband Jim. Mrs. Arthur sang “You are my Hero” at his funeral. Her Playboy representatives announced she is beginning a publicity tour and “Has a story to tell.” It was also learned Mrs. Arthur plans to continue fielding 900 calls from her many fans. She is the centerfold on the recently released Playboy calendar.
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Port Jefferson Village Council has a contested race for mayor for the first time in memory. Terry Sharp and Ed Weiskittle. It is the first time in many years more than one person has been interested in the position. In Orange Township, there is a contested trustee race. Incumbent Tom Graver is being challenged by Tim Musse
