125 Years
December 15, 1891
Steamboats may again pass Loramie, Newport and Lockington. State Senator W.C. Geare, of Wyandot County, plans to introduce a bill in the next general assembly which would result in selling all the canal lands and canal properties of the state, except the Miami and Erie Canal between Toledo and Cincinnati, and that portion of the Ohio Canal between Cleveland and Dresden. Proceeds of such sale would be used to widen and deepen the two canals to make them navigable for steamboats. It is estimated about $18,000,000 would be required to improve the Miami and Erie Canal, and $10,000,000 for the Ohio Canal.
100 Years
December 15, 1916
A letter has been received from Capt. Melvin L. Rhoades, commanding officer of Co. L., stationed presently on the Mexican border, advising that the large box of Christmas gifts for the Sidney boys had arrived and was deeply appreciated by the members of the outfit.
75 Years
December 15, 1941
Parking problems occupied the major attention of members of the retail merchants when they held their meeting last evening. Charles Seving, secretary of the Shelby County Motor Club, as guest speaker suggested the merchants rent private parking spaces, leaving the regular parking spaces available for customers. A petition in favor of two-hour parking will be circulated among the merchants for presentation to city council at its next meeting.
50 Years
December 15, 1966
CLEVELAND – The blonde German-born wife of Dr. Sam Sheppard said Sunday she and her husband will make a long visit to Germany after the first of the year. Mrs. Ariane Sheppard said the trip will be made so that her husband can meet her parents, and will last several months so that they can “get to know one another.”
25 Years
December 15, 1991
A cozy fireplace decorated with candles captures the holiday atmosphere in this drawing by Jeremy Morris of Pemberton, a fifth grader at Fairlawn Elementary School. There are new 10 days left before Christmas.
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PIQUA – A team of Edison Community College students is pursuing the opportunity to design and build a dual-powered electric automobile for the upcoming Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Challenge. Approximately 30 teams from colleges nationwide will be chosen to compete. The HEV Challenge is sponsored by the Ford Motor Company, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Energy and the Society of Automotive Engineers.
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Waiting to be erected at the former Hunter Savings Association, 2221 W. Michigan Ave., is a sign bearing the new name of the bank. The name attached to the building has already been changed from Hunter to Provident Bank. Hunter has merged into Provident Bank, both headquartered in Cincinnati.
