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Compiled By The Sidney Sun-Telegraph Staff
These stories from the past first appeared in The Sidney Telegraph. Original writing is preserved, though some stories were shortened for space reasons.
100 years ago
Sept. 19, 1914
'Republican Candidate here next Thursday'
The Republican state committee has planned a remarkable series of meetings throughout the state, to be participated in by the several candidates on the state and congressional tickets. The meetings will be reached by automobiles on a rapid schedule, and the schedules are so arranged that about 10 towns a day will be visited.
The main speaker of the party will be R.B. Howell, the republican candidate for governor. Mr. Howell will be accompanied by several other candidates. Weather, permitting the meetings will be held out-doors in each town.
The auto party will leave Lincoln next Monday and will be in Sidney, Thursday evening, September 24th at 7:30 o'clock, coming here from Lodgepole where they are scheduled at 5:30. The party will go from Sidney to Dalton where a meeting will be held at 8:30 o'clock Friday morning. From Dalton the tour will be continued up the North Platte Valley.
Sidney people may expect some good speaking from men who are making a trip. While the time they can give each stopping place is limited, yet they will get right down to facts in their talks. It will be one of the longest speaking trips of this kind ever undertaken.
75 years ago
Sept. 18, 1939
'Panhandle District Farmers To Gather Here September 19'
The farmer's union will hold a district convention at the city auditorium next Tuesday, September 19, opening at 10 a.m. Delegates and members are expected from most of the panhandle counties. Business on the schedule includes the annual election of officers, and a message from a speaker representing the state organization. The name of the speaker was not definitely here yesterday
According to C.E. Nelsen of Sidney, district vice president, around 125 should be present, coming from Box Butte, Sheridan, Scotts Bluff, Cheyenne, Kimball and Banner counties in Nebraska and from the eastern fringe of Wyoming.
A report on the farmers union institute at Chadron will be heard. Entertainment units will complete the program. John Scheflick of Alliance is district president. Milo Haush of Hay Springs is secretary-treasurer. Mr. Nelson is in charge of local arraignments and has completed all details for what should be a splendid session.
All farmers union members and their families in Cheyenne county are invited to attend the meeting, Mr. Nelson said. A lunch will be served at noon.
50 years ago
Sept. 18, 1964
'Little Girl Is Injured In Fall'
Eight-year-old Cheryl Nicholson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Nicholson, has both of her wrists in casts after breaking them in a fall Wednesday afternoon. Cheryl and her brothers were going home for their noon meal and took a short cut that led them by a cliff. Cheryl lost her footing and tumbled to the bottom of the cliff.
Her parents felt she was fortunate to be hurt no worse. Cheryl parents are hoping this will be an accident that will warn other youngsters to stay clear of that cliff and to follow the regular routes home to and from school.
25 years ago
Sept. 20, 1989
'US Ecology May Have Enough Info By Jan 1.'
US Ecology may have enough geological information to decide which of the three final sites for a low-level radioactive waste facility could be licensed, said US Ecology Vice President Rich Paton. Drilling work at the three sites will be completed in November. Payton said at a meeting Tuesday. By Jan. 1, the company will be able to make "valid comparisons" among the three sites in Boyd, Nemaha and Nuckolles counties, he said.
"If major problems are found" at one of the sites, it could be eliminated from consideration at that time, or US Ecology may choose to concentrate all its energies on one site, he said. Payton said US Ecology would pick a final site as soon as it has enough information, though the license application will not be filled until June or July.
Payton blamed delays in the start of environmental characterizations studies by last year's initiative drive, the many public meetings held and in negotiating plans for the environmental studies with the state. At this point, Paton said there has been nothing found at the three sites to indicate that any of them would not be able to get a license.
Environmental studies required for a license will begin in October and take one year to complete. They will look at local trends and the facilities impact on each area's economy, wild life, health and safety services and population. How the facility would financially affect nearby livestock and farming operations was one of several environmental concerns listed by the citizens who attended the meeting at Johnson Legion Hall.
10 Years Ago
Sept. 18, 2004
'Vintage Vehicles Coming To Sidney'
Sidney will host the 18th annual Cruise 'n' Class Car Show in two weeks, and although the theme is Faded Memories, the paint jobs will be anything but faded.
Vintage automobiles, trucks, vans and other vehicles on wheels will be in town for the annual show that will feature a dance for drivers and owner, a poker run, awards presentation, and the popular Shine and Show, where hundreds of auto buffs have the opportunity to see the vehicles up close and talk with their owners.
The number of entries often depends on the weather, but about 250 vehicle are expected. "We already have about 50 registrations and that is right on schedule," said Loren Rood, a member of the Cruise 'n' Class Club, official show host.
"We hope to have more," he said of the number of entries expected.
The Sidney car show, known for years as the Rod 'n' Roll, has become one of the largest events of its type in the region. Rood said the number who attend Show and Shine, which is from 1 to 5 p.m. at Legion Field in Legion Park, is greater than many other shows that attract even more vehicles.
Rood said he has received queries for show information from several vehicle owners who have never shown in Sidney before. He said 1,500 registration forms and information sheets were malled out for the 2004 show.
Helping boost the number of entries is the Sidney Oktoberfest that same weekend. Many of the vehicles will be in the Oktoberfest parade the morning of Oct. 2.
The Sidney Elks Lodge will be headquarters for the 2004 show. The Elks Lodge is also the site for a Saturday dance, and the awards presentation Sunday morning, Oct. 3.
Several prizes will be awarded during the show and both entries and the public are eligible to win raffle prizes. All who pre-enter are eligible for a drawing for a 350 Chevy engine. Entries will also be eligible for one of four $50 bills to be awarded. At a raffle, main prizes include three $100 bills, a black roadster pedal car and a trip for two to Las Vegas. Top prize in the poker run is $100 and all entries receive a dash plaque.
Trophies to be awarded go to the Top 10 Street Rods, Top 10 Street Machine/Muscle Cars, the Top 5 Third Generation, the Top Five Original Intent, and three to high school entries. The Rodder's Choice receives a set of wheels and the People's Choice winner gets four BFG RA radial tires.
Other awards include the Club's Choice, five in the pickup class, the entry who comes the farthest distance, best glass, a traveling trophy to the club with the most entries, two novelty awards, two special interest awards, the cleanest car and three awards to an unfinished class.
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