November 10, 1960

The main headline for this week was “John F. Kennedy Elected President: Loses Tennessee Won Lewis County.” A total of 1,723 Lewis County votes were cast for Kennedy (Democratic Party), 580 votes for Richard Nixon (Republican Party), 5 votes for Orval Faubus (National States Rights Party), and 4 votes cast for Rutherford Decker (Prohibition Party).

In other local election news, the Lewis County Herald reported that Saturday, November 12 at 10 a.m. would be the time “set for the payoff of an election debt.” Taylor Phillips lost an election bet to D. D. Humphreys, Jr. on who would win the Presidential election. The loser of the bet would have to push the winner down Main Street in a wheelbarrow.

The LCHS Panthers tied with Waverly for a score of 6 to 6. Coach John Tucker said he was well pleased with the team and their year’s record.

W. H. Boyce was honored for his 89th birthday with an add-a-dish dinner at his home in Riverside.

Funeral services were held for Arthur Harwood, 45; R. Dewey Hinson, 61; and for Laura Staggs, 64.

“Love Me Tender,” starring Elvis Presley, and “Giant of Marathon,” starring Steve Reeves, were the Saturday night double feature movies at both the Highlands Drive-In and the Strand Theatre.

November 12, 1970

Timothy Bell was spending his 30-day leave with his parents prior to leaving November 29 for a tour of duty in Vietnam.

Mrs. Herbert Crosthwaite announced the opening of her public accountant office in Room 6 of the Adcox-Hull Building.

Jerry Sublett completed an Air Launched Weapons General Ordinance course at the Naval Air Station, Alameda, California.

Charles McVey, Jr. completed a Communications Analysis Specialists technical course at Goodfellow AFB, Texas.

Anderson’s Plumbing and Electric announced a Grand Opening November 12 through 14th. Luther Anderson had recently purchased the store from Horace Whitehead. An appliance sale was being held in connection with the opening.

Precipitation was heavy during the month of October 1970 with 7.37 inches of rain recorded at Meriwether Lewis National Park. A high temperature of 86 degrees was recorded on October 1, and the low temperature was 30 degrees on October 30.

Funeral services were held for Wilburn Haywood, Sr., 80; and for Boyd Tharp.

“Chisum,” starring John Wayne, and “The Last Escape,” starring Stuart Whitman, were the Friday and Saturday double feature movies at the Highlands Drive-In.

November 13, 1980

The City of Hohenwald and Farmers Home Administration signed a $310,000 loan which would allow the construction of additional housing units in Hohenwald. Twelve units would be designed for senior citizens and built on North Walnut Street. There were already 24 housing units located on this property.

The Hohenwald Police Department arrested five people for reckless driving following an automobile chase.

William Warren of Memphis was named pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Hohenwald.

Donald Turner won first place in the Cub Scout Pinewood Derby held at Memorial Park.

Glenys Park completed an Airborne Training course at Ft. Benning, GA.

Terry Buie and Jeff Cameron were named LCHS Players of the Week.

The LCHS Panthers completed their second perfect consecutive season with a 24 to 7 win over Stewart County. Clark Carroll led the team in offense with 76 yards.

The LCHS Panthers received a trophy as TSSAA Region 5 champions following the play-off game with Forest High of Chapel Hill. The final score was 28 to 7.

“Smokey and the Bandit II,” starring Burt Reynolds was the weekend feature at the Highlands Drive-In Theater.

In area news: A dedication and opening of section 1-D of the Natchez Trace Parkway would be held at Jackson Falls on Highway 50 between Columbia and Centerville on November 15.

November 15, 1990

The theme “Christmas Magic” was set for the annual Christmas Parade sponsored by the Lewis County Jaycees.

The Board of Directors of Willamette declared a dividend of $0.49 per share on its common stock, payable on December 14, 1990, to shareholders.

A two-car accident caused damage to Bill’s Dollar Store on Maple Street. A vehicle that had slowed to turn into the store’s parking lot was struck in the rear and propelled through the front of the store.

Alisha Camp was named the 1990-91 James Lawson Chapter of the DAR Good Citizens Representative.

A group of residents interested in developing a Swiss theme in Hohenwald visited Helena, GA to view the town’s Swiss architecture theme. While there, they met with the Director of the Chamber of Commerce and toured points of interest.

The following births were announced: Morgan Taylor, daughter of Brad and Michelle Campbell; and Kayla Marie, daughter of Van and Shawn Campbell.

Kate Griner was honored on her 92 birthday with a party held at the Lewis County Senior Citizens Center.

Funeral services were held for Donna Acuff, 95; Audrey Adair, 65; Irene Beatty, 82; Ernest Brown, 55; John Carroll, 73; Clarence Keeton, 83; Evan Spears, 11; and for John Talley, 64.

November 16, 2000

“Freedom to Celebrate Christmas” was named as the theme of the 2000 Hohenwald Christmas Parade.

Shirley, the eldest resident of the Elephant Sanctuary, was scheduled to have a visit from Soloman James, her keeper of 23 years. This visit was in connection with the premier screening of The Urban Elephant documentary.

A reception was held for Lewis County educators at LCMS on November 13. The event was sponsored by the Lewis County Education Association to honor teachers, faculty, staff and retired personnel of the Lewis County School System.

Millie’s Antiques was featured in the Chamber Spotlight column.

High Forest Net Solutions, owned by Gordon and Denise Dickerson, opened for business in Hohenwald.

The following births were announced: Harrison Leo Robert, son of Russell and Heidi Cothran; and Bryson Cole, son of Danny and Andrea Hinson.

Earlie Mae Skelton was honored for her birthday with a dinner at the home of Braden and Patsy Hinson.

Funeral services were held for Vadie King, 78; Syble Osborn, 81; Blanche Reese, 62; and for Sarah Stevens, 70.