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Aug. 10, 1972

The Sweet Home Planning Commission approved conditional use of 2.5 acres at 12th and Elm streets by the Conservative Baptist Church.

Pastor Howard Libby said the congregation will landscape the area with screening plants and that two exits on Elm Street will be constructed.

Plans include three phases of construction which will accommodate 300 people and parking for 75 vehicles. A written statement by an adjoining property owner stated the proposed church site would be considered an improvement to the area.

The Corps of Engineers started releasing extra water from Green Pet...