June 09, 1960

Burglars broke into the Piggly Wiggly store. The store safe was moved into the alley by the thieves where they broke into it and took approximately $1,000. Entry to the grocery store was gained through the front door.

The Clean Up, Paint Up, Fix Up campaign announced that the homes of Jennie Brown on East Swan Avenue and Mr. and Mrs. Holden on West Main Street would be painted free of charge thanks to the donation of supplies by local lumber yards, hardware stores, and other paint sellers in Hohenwald.

Members of the West End Home Demonstration Club and Future Homemakers of America visited the Martha White test kitchen in Nashville where they enjoyed a series of demonstrations.

The following births were announced: Terry Wayne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leamon Quillen; and Sharon Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Webb.

Funeral services were held for John Ashthon, 81; Jesse Bundrant, 76; Coleman Hinson, 66; Jennie Plummer; and Minnie Reeves, 76.

“Gun Glory,” starring Stewart Granger, and “She Played with Fire” were the Friday and Saturday double feature at the Highlands Drive-In.

June 11, 1970

Mayor Dol Willis signed a proclamation declaring the week of June 8–14, 1970 as Fraternal Week and called upon all citizens to lend support and show appreciation to the contributions made by the National Fraternal Congress of America.

Another report from Dol Willis on his trip as part of the 1970 Tennessee Agricultural People-to-People Goodwill delegation was published. It read, in part, “As we leave here it makes me wonder what has happened in our country with so much robbing, killing, etc. We were warned in San Francisco not to travel on a certain street. We have been in Japan… and I didn’t hear a word about robbing, killing, or warning to stay off certain streets. It seems here in Japan the industrial people and business people respect their government as they should…”

Funeral services were held for Ethel Baker, 64; Mattie Stewart, 89; and for Herschel Reed, 67.

Advertised specials this week at Piggly Wiggly included whole, fresh fryers for $0.29 a pound or cut up fryers for $0.33 a pound, four cans of Green Giant niblets corn for $1.00, vine ripe tomatoes for $0.19 a pound, a ten-ounce package of Tennessee sliced frozen strawberries for $0.29, and three one-pint cartons of Cool Whip for $1.00.

“3 Into 2 Won’t Go,” starring Rod Steiger, and “This Savage Land,” starring George C. Scott and Barry Sullivan, were the Friday and Saturday double feature at the Highlands Drive-In.

June 12, 1980

Burglars entered the B&O Pharmacy taking drugs and money. Entry was gained through the pharmacy’s front door. The loss was estimated at approximately $4,000, most of which was money.

Jimmy and Linda Griner presented the Lewis County Historical Society with an oil portrait of Meriwether Lewis painted by the Griners. A formal presentation ceremony and unveiling would be held at a later date.

The House of Weatherbee was featured in an article. This art studio and foundry was operated by Frank and Gladys Weatherbee who moved to Lewis County in 1979. They produced sculptures in bronze, gold, and silver.

An open bass tournament, sponsored by Buck Jones and Hohenwald businessmen, was held May 25. Approximately 30 anglers participated. Johnny Cotham won a trophy for the men’s largest bass category and Stacey Jones won a trophy for female’s largest bass.

Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Morrow announced the birth of their daughter, Cassidy Lee.

Funeral services were held for Forrest Finerty, 67; Waldene Rochelle, 66; and for James Webster, 49.

“Cramer vs Cramer” and “And Justice for All” were the weekend double feature at the Highlands Drive-In Theater.

June 14, 1990

Mayor Guy Nicholson signed a proclamation declaring July 7 as Brooke Duncan Day in Hohenwald. Events would be staged at Memorial Park throughout the day to help raise funds to purchase her a custom-made, lightweight wheelchair.

The Lewis County Herald reported that a high speed chase ended in the death of a resident. An autopsy revealed asphyxiation was the cause of death.

The old site of the Hohenwald Speedway was purchased by Don Barber, Wayne Davis, Kenneth Mercer, David Sisco, and Plummer Vaughan. The 19.7-acre tract included the old Speedway and the Highland Drive-In. Restoration plans included constructing a ¼ mile dirt track using the original and still-intact clay base. The tentative opening date for the race track was scheduled for Labor Day.

Dol Willis, Chair of the South Central Railroad Authority Board of Directors, announced that a boxcar had been donated to the Historical Society for display near the museum. The group also agreed to lease the land between the Depot and the museum to the Society for $25 per year as a location for the car.

Terry Tenison graduated from U. S. Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, TX.

Damian Medford won a $100 savings bond during the countywide cleanup held June 9.

Scott Atkinson won the district Large Tract Diving in Agricultural Engineering event held at 4-H camp in Columbia. He was the first district winner from Lewis County.

Neil and Karen Simmons announced the birth of their daughter, Magen Renea.

Funeral services were held for James Burlison, 18.

“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” was the weekend movie at the Highlands Drive-In Theater.

June 15, 2000

Christa and Emily Webb were selected to the Tennessean’s All Mid-State Class AA softball team for the 2000-2001 seasons.

Hospice of Highland Rim was featured in the Chamber Spotlight column.

The J. M. Adcox Memorial Walking Horse Show was scheduled for June 23 at Memorial Park.

Michael and Jennifer McAfee announced the birth of their son, Dylan Michael.

The Lewis County 16-18 Girls Dixie Youth Softball team won first place in the Inman-Rose ASA 16 & under B Softball Tournament in Columbia. The team, coached by Raymond Lomax and Lynn Tiller, played five games and went undefeated.

John Mays joined the United States Army under the Delayed Entry Program.

Ruth O’Neil was honored for her 70th birthday with a cookout held at the farm of her sister and brother-in-law in Ontario, Canada.

Mrs. Leonard Wedel was honored for her 90th birthday with a buffet supper hosted at her home by her daughter, Dot Collier.

Funeral services were held for Gloria Fischer, 81; Jeremy Frazier, 25; and for Malcolm Spears, 68.