From Our Files: March 18, 2026

Sweet Home Girl Scouts held a “flames of freedom” ceremony for the nation’s bicentennial in 1976 in the city parking lot across from City Hall. The ceremony also marks the 64th birthday of the national organization.

March 22, 1951

 

Frank Cameron was injured when a gas tank he was welding exploded in his face. He suffered a bruise on the arm, broken nose and cuts inside his mouth as the blast shattered his false teeth and broke his welding glasses and spectacles. Cameron was replacing the end of the tank due to leaks when it exploded.

 

Nearly 300 youngsters are expected at the third annual Easter egg hunt, sponsored…

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