100 years
Nov. 18, 1915
Garne Woodruff has purchased the interest of R.H. Ritter in the grocery, meat and huckster business of the firm of Woodruff and Ritter. Mr. Woodruff will continue to run the huckster wagon through the country, thus being able to furnish his city customers with fresh eggs, butter, poultry and other country produce. Don Johns, formerly of Laura, has accepted a position with Woodruff and will be in charge of the store on Maple Street.
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While cranking his automobile yesterday afternoon, Harry Taylor received a broken arm when the crank shaft kicked back at him.
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The first match of the Sidney Rifle Club and the Monarch Rifle Club will be held tomorrow night at the Monarch Machine Co.
75 years
Nov. 18, 1940
Harvey Hoewischer and Luther Heintz were named the champion farmers of Shelby County at the Farmer’s Night meeting of the Sidney Kiwanis Club held at the Hotel Wagner last evening. The selection of the two men was made from 34 farmers of the county nominated for the title by individuals and organizations. Hoewischer was named champion in the owner classification with Samuel H. Lotz as runner-up. Heintz was first in the renter classification with second place going to Garner Caven.
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Members of the Quest Club named officers to serve for the coming year when they met last evening with Mrs. Pauline Bertsch. Mrs. Karl Martz was elected president; Mrs. Arthur Killian, vice president; Mrs. Ralph Morton, secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Russell Sayre, Mrs. Frank Fields and Mrs. Donald Potter were named as members of the program committee.
50 years
Nov. 18, 1965
General Highway Express, Inc., with offices here on Vandemark Road, was accorded recognition last week at the Fourth annual National Fleet Owners conference in Chicago. The local transportation firm was presented a plaque, recognizing outstanding maintenance performance at a cost consistent with the demands for type of service and in keeping with good safety practices. The award, made in national competition, was presented to James Doane, superintendent of maintenance for General Highway Express.
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Mrs. Raymond Harning, R.R. 4, Sidney, reached the quarter century mark as advisor to a 4-H club and was given appropriate honors at a recognition banquet Saturday at the Fairlawn High School. She is advisor to the Buttons and Bows Club. Close behind in length of service was Miss Wauneta Helman, who has completed 24 years as advisor to the Cynthiana Flying Needles Club. Miss Helman also was honored along with these other advisors who have been serving 4-H over a span of years: Donald Holt, Progressive Livestock, 20 years; Eugene Krebs, Botkins Livestock, 18 years; Mrs. Francis Bertsch, Merry Anna Stitchers, Frank Cummings, Perry Livestock, each 14 years.
25 years
Nov. 18, 1990
There is a new social service agency in town. New Choices has been incorporated and is a separate entity. It was formerly a part of the Childrens Services Bureau. Jo Slagle is the new advocate for New Choices. The program serves women and men and is located in the County Annex.
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The City of Sidney is growing again. The city council approved an annexation of 174 acres. Northland Development Corporation is the developer of what will be Eagle Glen Subdivision. An estimated 202 lots will be sold. Many will be multi-family.
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