Glimpses of Hohenwald's Past
May 6, 2021
May 03, 1951
The main headline for the week was “Citizens of Hohenwald Go To Polls To Elect Mayor and Council Here Today.” In the mayoral race, J. R. Richardson was running against incumbent W. C. Keaton. The following candidates were on the ballot for city council: Rex Bates, R. W. Bouldin, V. K. Conner, Grady Elkins, J. W. Finerty, J. E. Rowland, H. E. Spain, and Dol Willis.
Byron Lynch was named first place winner in the annual MLEC essay contest. Patsy Lewis was named second place winner.
An Agricultural Mobilization Committee was formed in Lewis County with T. M. Lawson as chair. The purpose of the committee was to be responsible for the direction of agricultural activities related to the Nation’s defense program.
Hohenwald Minister R. G. Jackson was elected State Presbyter at the annual state conference of the United Pentecostal Church.
Hattye Anderson advertised that Dorothy Floyd, Carlene Holland, Martha Sisco, and Faye Williams, assisted by Eliese O’Guin, would perform in a piano certificate recital on May 4 at LCHS.
Funeral services were held for Elizabeth Starbuck, 76; and for Kenneth Walls, infant.
“Trail of Robinhood,” starring Roy Rogers and Penny Edwards, and “Thunder in God’s Country,” starring Rex Allen, were the Friday and Saturday night double feature at the Strand Theatre.
May 04, 1961
A fire of undetermined origin took the lives of three residents as the blaze destroyed their home on Railroad Avenue.
Marilyn Holland was named valedictorian of the LCHS Class of 1961. Patsy Riley was named salutatorian.
Betty Walton was named first place winner in the annual MLEC essay contest. Danny Johnson was named second place.
Charlotte Ray was selected to receive the Good Citizenship Award given by the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Oscar Gray was promoted in the U. S. Army to the rank of Specialist 4.
The home of Lena Hinson on South Pine was selected to be painted, free of charge, as part of the Clean-Up, Paint-Up, Fix-Up committee.
County Historian Billy Grimes was seeking information on people from Lewis County who had served during the Civil War for an upcoming article to be published by the local Civil War Centennial Commission.
W. T. Starbuck was honored for his birthday with a dinner at the Swan Café.
Howard Reeves advertised that he and his family had taken over the management of the Swan Café and Service Station. The restaurant was open each night with curb service available.
Funeral services were held for Minnie Bastin, 80; Esther Christian, 60; William Davidson, 75; Elbert Gay, 76; Blanche Hooper, 58; and for Willard Hooper, 14.
“Black Sunday” and “Fastest Gun Alive,” starring Glen Ford, were the Friday and Saturday double feature at the Highlands Drive-In.
May 06, 1971
Contracts for mainline loops and lateral pipeline construction and compressor station piping changes were awarded to River Construction Corporation of Fort Worth by the Columbia Gulf Transmission Company. A total of 34.6 miles of 36-inch pipeline, including an 8.2 mile loop in Lewis and Maury Counties, would be constructed in Tennessee and Kentucky.
R. C. Spann announced his retirement as city recorder for the City of Hohenwald, effective May 14, 1971, after 20 years of service.
Perry Smith was elected president of the Hohenwald Lions Club.
Janice Staggs was named valedictorian of the LCHS Class of 1971. Dwight Staggs was named salutatorian.
James Miller was promoted in the U. S. Army to the rank of Private First Class.
Garry Hinson graduated from the Third U. S. Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy at Fort MeClellan, Alabama.
The Hickman County Chapter of the American Cancer Society challenged Lewis County to raise as much money per person as the Hickman County group.
Charles Churchwell was honored for his birthday with a supper held at his home on Kimmins Street.
Annie Lee Pace was honored for her birthday with a dinner at the Golden Saddle Restaurant.
“Blood and Lace,” starring Gloria Grahame and Milton Selzer, and “The Girl Who Knew Too Much,” starring Adam West and Nancy Kwan, were the Friday and Saturday double feature at the Highlands Drive-In Theater.
May 07, 1981
Mayor Philip Griner signed a proclamation to declare May 1981 as Industry Appreciation Month in Hohenwald.
One man was killed and another injured in a shooting incident on Church Street.
A resident was burned in an accident which occurred in Kentucky when the Petrolane Gas truck hose used to unload broke and sprayed the driver in ammonia.
Mrs. Waldrup Brown was elected president of the Lewis County Parent-Teachers Organization.
Bill Hess was elected president of the Hohenwald Lions Club.
A total of 728 animals were vaccinated at the annual rabies clinic for 1981. This was an increase of 79 over the 1980 clinic.
The following births were announced: Amanda Darlene, daughter of Brenda Pulley; Tamela Jill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Shane Willis; and Adam Kenneth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Jones.
Mr. and Mrs. James Odom celebrated their 10th anniversary with a dinner hosted at their home.
Bessie Roden was honored for her birthday with a party held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Giles Keathley.
Funeral services were held for Larry Staggs.
Hohenwald’s 2nd Inside/Outside Sale was advertised for May 4 through 9. Twenty-one businesses would participate in this promotion. Highlights of the event included a drawing for $200 and a performance by Country Shadow.
“The Postman Always Rings Twice,” starring Jack Nicholson and Jessica Lange, was the weekend feature at the Highlands Drive-In Theatre.
May 02, 1991
Lewis Community Hospital announced the installation of a dedicated mammography system for comprehensive breast examinations.
Dr. Alex Heffington announced the opening of his offices in the Lewis Community Hospital Annex.
A child was hit after running from behind two vehicles in front of Save-A-Lot Food Store on North Maple. The child was treated at Lewis Community Hospital.
Mike Webb, and his First Class Band, would appear in concert at the LCMS auditorium on May 3rd.
Mindy Farris, of Mt. Pleasant, was crowned Queen in the High Forest Maifest pageant held April 27. Farris would reign over Maifest and Oktoberfest in 1991.
A total of $1,847.52 was raised for the March of Dimes during the Walk-A-America event sponsored by the Lewis County Jaycees.
The Hohenwald Flying Club announced they would offer airplane rides over Lewis County on May 4 and 5. Paul Bridges would pilot the plane for the fund-raising project for the club.
Chad Cothran was elected president of the Lewis County Jaycees.
Rick Brewer and Ray Brewer, Jr. caught a string of perch while fishing at the Buffalo River.
Justin Reeves caught a 14-pound channel catfish while fishing at Highland Ponds.
The following births were announced: Tiffany Skye, daughter of David and Carolyn Raymer; and Shari Danae, daughter of Donald and Donna Hensley.
Bessie Roden was honored for her 90th birthday with a celebration held at the Senior Citizens Building.
Funeral services were held for Jessie Hinson, 66; Robert Whitehead, 54; and for Wilma Zebarah, 57.
May 03, 2001
A local resident, along with two business partners, was facing federal charges in North Carolina on 37 counts of alleged conspiracy, mail fraud, wire fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering through a “Ponzi” scheme. The man was arrested in Hohenwald and extradited to North Carolina.
Tennessee Department of Transportation denied the City of Hohenwald’s request for a traffic light to be installed at the Wal-Mart intersection on East Main Street. TDOT contended that there was insufficient traffic volumes and accident history to warrant approval for the traffic signal.
LCES was highly commended during an accreditation review by a visiting committee of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The LCHS Panthers baseball team defeated Loretto with a score of 15 to 8 and Hampshire with a score of 5 to 2.
Jennifer Kinnard was invited to participate in the 4th annual Jim Walling Memorial Junior Golf Classic at the Old Hickory Country Club in Nashville.
Two scouts from Troop 332 advanced in rank. Josh Hinson advanced from Scouter to Tenderfoot and Patrick Calvert from Tenderfoot to 2nd class.
Thomas Nash was honored for his 70th birthday with a celebration attended by family and friends at his home.
Bill and Martha Edwards hosted an April birthday dinner for the following individuals celebrating birthdays: Michele and Marigrace Davis, Kent Edwards, Lynn and Jessie Tate, Sue Bouldin, Jane Tatum, and Ashley Anderson.
Funeral services were held for Norman Keeler, 72; and for Theodore Picha, 82.
FutureTech Electronics, on East Main Street, advertised they would open for business on May 2 as “Lewis County’s only authorized Verizon wireless dealer.”
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