Nov. 8, 1951
Ralph “Swede” Johnson, parttime Sweet Home resident living currently in Nevada, was held up by officials as an example of how not to construct living quarters. He owns 18 rental dwellings ($14.50-$40 rent/month) in the 1100 and 1200 blocks of 2nd Avenue that are under inspection by the city and state. Single drop-cord type wiring has been cut by the fire department and the state fire marshal objected to the faulty…