Oct. 26, 1950
KGAL owner Gorden Allen reported construction on the powerful new radio station in Lebanon is progressing “satisfactorily.” He hopes to have the 1,000-watt station’s 250 foot transmitting tower raised this week. The new radio voice will feature programs from the Sweet Home-Lebanon area, but Allen plans to promote all of Linn County with its 60-mile reach.
Plans for installation of a dial telephone system in Sweet Home will be discussed to review availability of supplies and materials needed to undertake the project. The dial system is expected to improve service here by lessening the burden on local company personnel.
Oct. 23, 1975
A special showing of a film depicting the reenactment of emergency treatment received by Vern Olson suffering a heart attack in Lebanon will be shown at Mollie’s Bakery. The event is a fundraiser initiated by Terry Brooks, ambulance technician, to help equip local ambulances with lifesaving equipment. The $2.50 cost includes lunch and viewing of the film, “Life and Another Chance.” They raised $145.50.
Excavation on 15th Avenue caused some stir when the stub on a six inch water line broke next to Long Street and flooded the street. Water had to be cut off to make repairs, and high school was closed for the rest of the day. The line was placed under Long in 1961 or 1962 when there was interest in extending 15th Avenue. Excavation and heavy rains disturbed the thrust block holding the stub enough to cause the flood.
Oct. 25, 2000
Gary Hatter, of Illinois, passed through Sweet Home on his riding lawnmower this week. He started his 14,000-mile trek from Portland, Maine, on a Kubota lawnmower. His goal is to visit 48 mainland states, with brief jaunts in Canada and Mexico. So far he’s been through 37 states.
Nearly $400 in Western Family products were given away during the grand re-opening of Thriftway. Lucky winners Nadine Baker and Maxine Stotlfus won three-minute shopping sprees.
Amanda DeBrie was crowned the Calapooia Roundup rodeo queen for next year’s event. She began riding horses when she was 6 years old.