125 Years
Oct. 2, 1899
John Shaffer, of Loramies, and Miss Alice Dunden, of St. Patrick, were married in the St. Patrick’s Catholic church last Wednesday. They will make their future home at Loramies.
The fire department was called out last evening on account of the garbage dump near the river being on fire. It was thought that the sparks might set fire to some of the buildings standing nearby.
The Klute band went to Bellefontaine this afternoon where they will furnish music for the Loan county fair. They will give concerts every evening on the public square.
100 Years
Oct. 2, 1924
Ralph Elliott is giving a big Halloween celebration Oct. 30. He is doing all in this power for this to be one of the largest affairs in this part of Ohio. There will be a big street parade, music by the big Sidney band, and everything any person would want for a big night of fun.
BUSINESS GIRLS – Regular meeting of the Business Girls is Friday evening. A good lunch will be served at 6 o’clock and will be followed by an excellent program. A good attendance is desired.
The meeting of the Kings Daughters at the home of Mrs. P.P. Rock, Wednesday evening, was one of the most interesting sessions the society has ever held. New members enrolled were Mrs. W.H. Crusey, Mrs. Harry Steinle and Miss Marie Billings.
75 Years
Oct. 2, 1949
Members of the Sidney high school band enjoyed attending the Ohio State – Indiana Football game. The trip was made possible through public subscription and parent cooperation.
The Anna Parent teachers association met for its first meeting of the year Wednesday evening at the school building with President Al Hulsmeyer officiating.
The religious education courses of study to be carried through in the elementary grades in the Sidney Public school was outlined to the members of the Board of Religious Education at its session on Tuesday night at the high school building.
50 Years
Oct. 2, 1974
LOCKINGTON – Contrary to a recommendation of the township’s zoning board, Washington Township Trustees last night unanimously rejected Spring Creek Gravel Co.’s bid for a new gravel mining operation near Lockington. Board clerk Richard Nishwitz said trustees were not completely convinced mining would not affect local wells.
A committee from TEMPO (The Elected Music Parents’ Organization) is attempting to revive the 400 Club. The 400 Club started many years ago with the purpose of getting 400 people to purchase memberships, with the money going toward band uniforms at first, and later for other needs in the music departments at Sidney High School and the Sidney Middle School.
25 Years
Oct. 2, 1999
The Budweiser Clydesdales paid a visit to the Kroger parking lot in Sidney Friday. The eight-horse team pulled the wagon around the parking lot, displaying their well-trained talents. The Clydesdales are one of the featured attractions at the Minster Oktoberfest this weekend.
The former Sidney American Legion building at 124 N. Ohio Ave. has been purchased by H&R Block. The building had been up for sale for over a year. H&R Block currently have an office at 1112 Wapakoneta Avenue. The Legion post is now located on Fourth Avenue.
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.
