125 Years
January 23, 1899
A.S. Ingalls, assistant superintendent, and S.W. Hayes, officials of the Big Four railroad, were in Sidney this week. Their visit here was for the purpose of looking over the ground, draw up plans and to estimate the cost for the erection of a new depot, or the remodeling of the old one in this city. The estimated cost of the improvement was placed at $2,500.
100 Years
January 23, 1924
Several hundred guests were entertained at the St. Johns Lutheran Church last evening, when the congregation honored the pastor, Rev. D.F. Shultz, his wife and little daughter, who are leaving next week for Washington, D.C., where Rev. Schultz will take up duties as pastor of a church in that city.
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The Second ward has made a splendid showing in the solicitation for the Harding Memorial fund, according to Dr. H.E. Beebe, county chairman.
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The Majestic theatre was filled to capacity last evening for the outstanding concert presented by the Sidney band. There was a special presentation of selections from Verdi’s opera “Il Trovatore.” Participants in this portion of the program included: H.G. Princehouse, Thomas Faulkner, M.B. McKee, Edwin Stang, Fred Dull, Allan Whited, and Leroy Bland.
75 Years
January 23, 1949
Jay Thompson, manager of the Shelby County Farm Bureau cooperative at Jackson Center, is the new president of the Jackson Center Business Men’s association. Serving with Thompson will be Harry Dearbaugh, vice president; John Davis, secretary, and Ray Leininger, treasurer.
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A total of 552 arrests were made by Sidney police during 1948, with reckless operation of motor vehicles and other traffic charges leading the list of violations.
50 Years
January 23, 1974
More than 495 killed farm animals cost Shelby County taxpayers about $4,397 in 1973, according to County Auditor Thelma Short. Some 68 sheep, 409 fowl and 18 other animals killed by wild dogs in the county totaled $3,207 in animal claims with another $190.30 paid for witness fees.
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MINSTER-Major telephone cable expansion projects have been completed to serve Minster and surrounding areas, including Lake Loramie resort area, General Telephone Co. of Ohio announced today.
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WASHINGTON-President Nixon has strong faith in his domestic and international policies and will not resign even if the House votes to impeach him, the President’s new domestic affairs adviser said today.
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Pending a final review, Shelby County Commissioners have tentatively approved plans of Freytag and Freytag Architects, Sidney, for a proposed $500,000 addition to Shelby County Home for the Aged. The addition would accommodate about 50 beds and double the size of the home’s hospital.
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ANNA-Community involvement will be the hallmark of the work of Anna Village Council this year. Councilman Richard Ansley, who is also an Anna High School history teacher, proposed that council agree to involve high school students in surveying the total community to determine a priority of problems to be solved. Council employed Eugene Elsass as the village solicitor for one year.
25 years
January 23, 1999
Speeches topped the agenda when the Shelby County Toastmasters met recently at Wilson Memorial Hospital. Starlett Clement led the session. Members enjoyed a speech by Cheryl Gallimore and congratulated her on successful completion of her first speech. Cindy Helman evaluated Gallimore’s speech. The group participated in “Table Topics,” an opportunity for practicing impromptu speaking, led by Ollie Anthony.
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CLAYTON — With Shaun Brulport remaining unbeaten at 8-0 on the year, the Sidney High wrestling team traveled to Northmont and came away with a 42-27 victory in Greater Miami Valley Conference dual meet action here Thursday night, winning the final four matches to come from behind.”This was an exciting match,” said Jim McCracken, Sidney’s head coach. “Both teams had good individual matchups throughout. I told the kids going in that we could have as many as nine close matches, and it ended up being like five or six.”
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. Visit the Sidney Daily News website, www.sidneydailynews.com to read the rest of the week’s columns.
