125 Years
November 16, 1891
The pavement around the public square, with the exception of the rounding of the corners was finished today. It is four inches thick, eight feet wide and 1,385 feet long. Traveling men say there are not three such promenades in Ohio. Alexander Fisher has done thorough work.
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A post office inspector was here today to make a second examination of matters relating to Sidney’s application for free delivery of mail. The little he had to say was not encouraging. There are five towns whose application for the system have been considered. Sidney is among that number. There is, however, of the present fund appropriated for the purpose, but enough on hand for one town. He felt sure Sidney would obtain the service next year sometime.
100 Years
November 16, 1916
Notwithstanding the inclement weather of last night, the big jollification pulled off by the Democrats in honor of the election of President Wilson and the entire Democratic ticket, was a great success in every way. There were large delegations present from every township throughout the county and had it not been for the rainy and bad weather several thousand more people would have been in the city to enjoy the festivities. There were bands in attendance from Minster, Fort Loramie, Newport, Kettlersville and Anna in addition to Sidney.
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Special music by J.W. Ash and Jesse Sellers featured the rally day observance Sunday at the United Brethren Church. The largest attendance in the history of the Sunday school was on hand with 390 present.
75 Years
November 16, 1941
Strong opposition to repeal of the neutrality act by Congress was voiced by the Farmers’ Guild of Ohio at the second session of the organization’s two-day state convention being held at the Masonic Temple here. A telegram, demanding that “the lower house of Congress stay the hand of war-mad gangsters and that every congressman from Ohio vote against repeal of the neutrality act,” was forwarded to Washington today. William Lemke, former congressman from North Dakota, was the headline speaker at last night’s session.
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Paul V. Barnett, personnel director of the Ohio Oil Co., at Findlay will be the guest speaker at the union Thanksgiving service Sunday evening at the First Baptist Church. Special music for the occasion will be provided by the high school mixed chorus under the direction of C.A. Naffziger.
50 Years
November 16, 1966
The Shelby County Trustees and Clerks Association expects a large attendance at its annual family turkey dinner Thursday at the Russia Community Center. As in the past, the public is invited. Special entertainment is arranged by Don Conklin, president of the organization.
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Peter Russell Thompson, president of the Piqua based Mid-Continent Properties, Inc., developers of Green Tree Hills Subdivision here, has been named treasurer of the Ohio Home Builders Association. His selection for the post took place at a recent meeting of the board of trustees in Columbus.
25 Years
November 16, 1991
There is a brighter day ahead for Sidney football. Coach Steve Corbin announced there will be improvements made to the Julia Lamb stadium. In addition, the high school recently opened a new eight facility. Both activities were supported by private donors as well as the Football Moms club, the 200 Club and Vespa.
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The owners of the Elder Theatre in Jackson Center have announced improvements to the theatre. Rodney and Becky Miller are installing a new stereo system. It is called “wide screen stereo” and will add a new dimension of sound to the movie experience. It will have 250 watts of power. The first movie to be shown with the new system will be “Combat Commando.”
