LESTER SHINGLE MILL
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Linn County - Sweet Home
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June 6, 1953: "Five persons were treated at the Langmack hospital for injuries received during the past week.
Two of the five are James Morgan, injury to right eye while employed at Lester Shingle mill and Albert Schiller, injuries to first finger of left hand, injured when he got it into a saw at Lester Shingle mill. The above named are all Sweet Home residents." (Albany Democrat-Herald)
Two of the five are James Morgan, injury to right eye while employed at Lester Shingle mill and Albert Schiller, injuries to first finger of left hand, injured when he got it into a saw at Lester Shingle mill. The above named are all Sweet Home residents." (Albany Democrat-Herald)
November 14, 1953: "Cecil Bridge, 35, lo truck driver, was seriously injured at the Lester Shingle Mill when he was struck by two logs that accidentally fell from his truck during unloading operations. The first log reportedly pinned Bridge to the ground and the second rolled over him.
Bridge suffered severe multiple fractures of the pelvis and lower spine and is undergoing treatment at the Langmack Hospital." (Capital Journal)
Bridge suffered severe multiple fractures of the pelvis and lower spine and is undergoing treatment at the Langmack Hospital." (Capital Journal)
January 12, 1955: "An apparently overheated drying kiln caused an estimated $1,000 damage to the Lester Shingle mill on North 18th ave. Tuesday night.
Ivan Hoy, Sweet Home fire chief, said that a cupola on top of the kiln and some tar paper on the roof burned. Prompt action by the fire department was credited with holding the loss to a minimum.
Mel Lester, owner of the mill, had put the new gas drier into operation earlier this week. He had planned to close the mill Thursday for about 10 days while repairing equipment." (Albany Democrat-Herald)
Ivan Hoy, Sweet Home fire chief, said that a cupola on top of the kiln and some tar paper on the roof burned. Prompt action by the fire department was credited with holding the loss to a minimum.
Mel Lester, owner of the mill, had put the new gas drier into operation earlier this week. He had planned to close the mill Thursday for about 10 days while repairing equipment." (Albany Democrat-Herald)
January 27, 1955: "The Lester Shingle Mill resumed operation Monday after a six-day shutdown for repairs." (Albany Democrat-Herald)
June 16, 1955: "Residents near the Lester Shingle Mill pond petitioned the council for the fencing of the pond which they consider dangerous to children living nearby. The petitioners said they would donate the labor if the shingle company would buy the material. The council took no action since it was out of their hands and advised the freeholders to see Lester." (Albany Democrat-Herald)
September 2, 1958: "Fire caused an estimated $2,000 damage Monday at the Lester Shingle Mill here before it was brought under control by Sweet Home firemen.
The fire was reported at 5:24n p.m. Firemen said it apparently started in the mill's dryer. They were unable to determine the cause of the blaze.
The shingle mill fire was one of three alarms in less than two hours in Sweet Home." (Albany Democrat-Herald)
The fire was reported at 5:24n p.m. Firemen said it apparently started in the mill's dryer. They were unable to determine the cause of the blaze.
The shingle mill fire was one of three alarms in less than two hours in Sweet Home." (Albany Democrat-Herald)
July 30, 1959: "Sweet Home firemen were called to the Lester Shingle Mill Wednesday at 10 a.m. to combat a fire that had started in the unloading dock after some welding had been done. The fire was quickly brought under control before much damage was done. Fire Chief Ivan Hoy estimated the damage at $5 to $10." (Albany Democrat-Herald)
October 15, 1962: "Pacific Power and Light Co. line crews, reinforced with outside help, are working around the clock to restore service to this area following Friday evening's typhoon.
All mills have power and are running but the Lester Shingle Mill lost its roof." (Albany Democrat-Herald)
All mills have power and are running but the Lester Shingle Mill lost its roof." (Albany Democrat-Herald)
February 11, 1964: "Lester Shingle Mill is closing down temporarily this week for lack of cedar logs, according to Mel Lester, owner.
Lester said the lack of cedar logs is due mostly to weather; not much logging is being done at present. He said the shingle market is good and has been for some time." (Albany Democrat-Herald)
Lester said the lack of cedar logs is due mostly to weather; not much logging is being done at present. He said the shingle market is good and has been for some time." (Albany Democrat-Herald)
December 16, 1965: "Firemen answered a call to Lester Shingle Mill Saturday morning at 8:40, when a fire started apparently from oily rags. Damage was estimated at $75, according to Ronald D. Fogle, assistant fire chief." (Albany Democrat-Herald)
May 12, 1966: "Lester Shingle Mill is on curtailed production for lack of cedar logs, according to Mel Lester, owner-manager.
Lester said that ordinarily about five logging companies deliver cedar logs on a more or less regular basis, but for the last five weeks the shingle mill has had only enough to keep one shift of men at work.
The mill did not run at all last week, and it may be down completely until it gets some logs. Cedar is the only timber used.
The cedar shortage affects 26 employes of the mill." (Albany Democrat-Herald)
Lester said that ordinarily about five logging companies deliver cedar logs on a more or less regular basis, but for the last five weeks the shingle mill has had only enough to keep one shift of men at work.
The mill did not run at all last week, and it may be down completely until it gets some logs. Cedar is the only timber used.
The cedar shortage affects 26 employes of the mill." (Albany Democrat-Herald)
November 30, 1966: "Lester Shingle Mill has closed down for an indefinite period, according to Mel Lester, owner.
He blamed market conditions.
About 31 employes were affected." (Corvallis Gazette-Times)
He blamed market conditions.
About 31 employes were affected." (Corvallis Gazette-Times)
July 25, 1969: "The situation is dormant at present." says Mel Lester, owner of Lester Shingle Mill.
Workers at the mill, who are members of the Oregon-Washington Shingle Weavers Union, have been on strike with others of the union in the two states for the past week. Negotiations are going on between the union and the Timber Operators Council in Oregon, with meetings held in Eugene and Portland." (Albany Democrat-Herald)
Workers at the mill, who are members of the Oregon-Washington Shingle Weavers Union, have been on strike with others of the union in the two states for the past week. Negotiations are going on between the union and the Timber Operators Council in Oregon, with meetings held in Eugene and Portland." (Albany Democrat-Herald)
September 3, 1971: "A show cause hearing in Linn County Circuit Court on a temporary injunction sought by pollution authorities against two Sweet Home mill operators has been reset to Oct. 6.
The hearing originally was scheduled for Thursday.
Attorney for Melvin and Stanley Lester, doing business as Lester Shingle Mill, requested the continuance.
The two mill owners had been named in a complaint filed by the Mid-Willamette Valley Air Pollution Authority charging violation of the air pollution regulations in the use of wigwam waste burners." (Statesman Journal)
The hearing originally was scheduled for Thursday.
Attorney for Melvin and Stanley Lester, doing business as Lester Shingle Mill, requested the continuance.
The two mill owners had been named in a complaint filed by the Mid-Willamette Valley Air Pollution Authority charging violation of the air pollution regulations in the use of wigwam waste burners." (Statesman Journal)
October 7, 1971: "Linn County Circuit Court Judge Courtney Johns Wednesday granted an injunction to pollution authority against Sweet Home mill operators.
With an effective date of Nov. 8, the injunction will not allow the Lester Shingle Mill to use wigwam waste burners.
The Mid-Willamette Valley Air Pollution Authority filed the court complaint charging air pollution regulation violations by Melvin and Stanley Lester.
The company had been granted variances from the authority since July 24, 1970, when an order first directed the firm to refrain from discharging air contaminants from the waste burner. The final variance expired July 30." (Statesman Journal)
With an effective date of Nov. 8, the injunction will not allow the Lester Shingle Mill to use wigwam waste burners.
The Mid-Willamette Valley Air Pollution Authority filed the court complaint charging air pollution regulation violations by Melvin and Stanley Lester.
The company had been granted variances from the authority since July 24, 1970, when an order first directed the firm to refrain from discharging air contaminants from the waste burner. The final variance expired July 30." (Statesman Journal)