Nov. 24, 1949
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The city will have mail delivery this winter if the majority of the public cooperates with regulations, such as posting proper street numbers on their buildings, providing mail boxes or other proper locations for delivery, and having correspondents address the mail correctly. The delivery service will be both mounted and on foot, and the federal government proposed twice-daily delivery in the business section.
City Council approved a permit for Ralph Gordon to build a 20-foot extension on the rear of the building in which he plans to operate a new laundry. The building sits between 11th and 12th on the south side of L Street between the Eagles hall and power company office. Another permit was granted to W.J. Standish to build a restaurant on M Street where the former Dot’s Chili stood before it was destroyed by fire.
Nov. 21, 1974
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The saga of Sweet Home’s first planned unit development came to an end this week after the Planning Commission approved Republic Development Company’s 25-unit apartment complex on Holley Road. Republic said the $305,000 project is intended for elderly persons in the community.
Sweet Home’s wood products industry is holding its own against a depressed building market. The city’s first victim, Cladwood Co., closed its doors two months ago. Willamette Industries reported no layoffs or setbacks are planned, but it is evaluating the situation week-by-week.
Nov. 24, 1999
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Police search for Marc Mealy Holcomb Jr., a suspect in the shooting of brothers Dean Frederick Pruitt and John Oliver Pruitt on W Street. Police believe Holcomb shot the men following an argument, and then fled to Lebanon to steal a vehicle. Dean was pronounced dead, while John was listed in serious condition. It is believed Holcomb also suffers from a gunshot wound following a later series of incidents on Rock Hill Drive in Lebanon.
Stressing the importance of having students take responsibility for their own education, Sweet Home Assembly of God opened its doors for a new Christian school this year. Starting small for a successful program, enrollment was limited to 10 junior high and high school students.