The Sidney Herald

The Sidney Herald Changes Owners

JAY L. LALONDE AND KREBSBACHS ARE THE PURCHASERS

A deal is being consummated this week whereby C. R. Hurly, owner and publisher for the past 30 years, is selling The Sidney Herald, effective May 16, to two well known Sidney families. The new owners, Jay Lalonde and E. E. Krebsbach and his sons, Keith and Clair, have formed a partnership to continue publication of the newspaper under its present name.

C. R. Hurly purchased The Sidney Herald from Harry Ketcham, a pioneer and still a resident of Sidney, in February, 1928, and consolidated it with the Richland County Chief in a partnership deal the same year. Later in 1928 he purchased the partnership interest and has been sole owner of the paper since that time.

Prior to 1928 he was editor and publisher for five years of The Fairview News which he sold to I. R. Alling when he made the move to Sidney.

In announcing his retirement, Mr. Hurly indicated that he and Mrs. Hurly plan to take a well earned vacation but will continue to make their home in Sidney.

He states:

"It has been a real privilege and pleasure to have served the people of Sidney and this area as publisher of The Herald for this long period of time, and I wish to take this opportunity to express my appreciation for the wonderful support and goodwill they have always accorded me.

I also wish to thank sincerely the advertisers, subscribers and the many news correspondents, who have contributed to the continued success of The Herald under my ownership and operation.

I reluctantly relinquish the responsibility, but know that it is going into progressive hands, and I wish the new owners the utmost success, which they merit as long time leaders in eastern Montana and Sidney. The Lalondes are widely known as one of the biggest construction contracting firms in this part of the state and the Krebsbachs own and operate Radio Station KGCX with studios in Sidney and Williston."

Leo N. Schwartz of Billings has been named Managing Editor.

The new owners have retained Mrs. Eva Carey, sister of Mr. Hurly, who has been with The Herald since 1935 as bookkeeper and local and social news reporter, to continue in that capacity.

Also the entire mechanical personnel have been retained.

Notice to Sidney Herald Customers

In the sale of The Sidney Herald, all accounts on the books at the close of business at 6 p. m., May 15, 1958 are due and payable to C. R. Hurly, the retiring owner. Statements are being mailed to all customers owing us with this information. It is our desire to close our books without delay and we shall appreciate prompt remittances from all who receive statements.

C. R. Hurly.