Glimpses of Hohenwald's Past
August 26, 2021
August 23, 1951
Lewis County Schools opened for the 1951-52 school year with full attendance. “It now appears that approximately 70 will be enrolled in the new band being organized and soon as the instruments are available the racket will get under way.”
E.R. Bralye’s Circus, featuring “a mighty array of big time vaudeville circus acts,” was announced as the grandstand attraction at the 1951 Lewis County Fair. Admission was $0.75 for adults, $0.35 for children under 18, and there was no charge for children under 5.
The continuation of the Annual Lewis County Fair was a community concern. It was reported that more interest in the fair by exhibitors was needed to prevent the 1951 fair from being “our last fair” as a “discontinuance of the fair would be a backward step for our community.”
Seaman recruits Claude H. Bates, John H. Brewer, Ray C. Brewer, Ishamel L. Bunch, Ronald B. Hickerson, James A. Jones, Joe T. Talley, and Paul F. Wiss underwent training at the US Naval Training Center in Bainbridge, MD.
Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Humphreys announced the birth of their daughter, Trudy Andolyn.
Dr. W. R. Plummer was honored with a dinner party for his 79th birthday.
W. P. Grover, Sr. advertised needing 40 hands to pick green peas for the canning plant.
T. T. Wolstenhome’s advertised a 7.4 cu. ft. International Harvester refrigerator for the price of $219.95.
“Sideshow,” starring Don McGuire and Tracey Roberts, and “Renegades of the Sage,” starring Charles Starrett and Smiley Burnette, were the Friday and Saturday double feature at the Strand Theatre.
August 24, 1961
Job applications for the Lewis Products rubber plant would be accepted at the office of the Tennessee Department of Employment Security beginning August 28, 1961. Applications would be accepted from men only as women would not be employed as production workers at this time.
Lt. Governor Bill Baird, chair of the Tennessee Industrial and Agricultural Commission, would speak at the Lewis County Fair. Governor Buford Ellington had previously been scheduled to speak, but was unable to make this appointment and sent Baird in his stead.
The newspaper reported that the “mysterious” explosion that was heard on August 22 at noon was more than likely a jet airplane breaking the sound barrier as no evidence of an explosion occurred. The general area was part of Air Force simulated attach training grounds.
The following young men were called by the Draft Board and left for Nashville for their examination: Elmer W. Adair; Ralph D. Atkins, William B. Brown; George S. Grover, James B. Hinson, and Gerald D. Huggins.
The following births were announced: Samuel West, son of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Curtis; Rita Kay, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Staggs; John Larry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Gilbert; Gregory Philip, son of Mr. and Mrs. Whitehead; and Charles Glen, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Goodman, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Saulnier celebrated their 20th anniversary with a buffet dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Kittrell.
Funeral services were held for E. R. Floyd.
“Bowery to Bagdad,” starring the Bowery Boys; and “Naked Jungle,” starring Charlton Heston, were the Friday and Saturday night double feature at both the Highlands Drive-In and Strand Theatre.
August 26, 1971
Billy W. Townsend joined in forming a law partnership with Judge D. D. Humphreys, Jr. Their office was located at 29 West Main Street.
Bob Gafford won the Nashville Traffic and Transportation Club Golf Tournament held at the Hohenwald Recreation and Golf Club.
The fourth annual Tennessee Valley Conference Football Jamboree was scheduled to be held at the LCHS athletic field on August 27.
The Revelers Trio and Quartet returned back to Hohenwald after singing in the Detroit, MI area over the weekend. The trio was composed of Faye Carroll, Sammy Carroll, and Tracy Humphreys, with Wanda Churchwell at the piano and Mike Allen and Tim Paul on the drums and bass guitar. The quartet was composed of Bobby Allen, Sammy Carroll, Eugene Grinder, and D. D. Humphreys, with the same three musicians.
Funeral services were held for Robert Edwards, 82; Evelyn Grinder, 45; and for Arthur Mobley, 61.
“Flap,” starring Anthony Quinn and Claude Akins, and “The Undefeated,” starring John Wayne and Rock Hudson, were the Friday and Saturday night double feature at the Highlands Drive-In.
August 27, 1981
Mayor Philip Griner signed a proclamation declaring the week of September 1 through 7 as Bowling Week in Hohenwald.
Tricia Godwin of Linden was crowned Fairest of the Fair at the first annual South Central District Fair held at Memorial Park. First runner-up was Tonya Schmittou of Hohenwald. Second runner-up was Tammy DePriest of Perry County.
Lewis County Sheriff G. Y. Bennett was presented a Distinguished Service Award from the Tennessee Sheriff’s Association.
Navy Fireman Recruit Bobby Kelley returned from a deployment to the Mediterranean Sea.
Airman Tammy Hankins was assigned to Chanute Air Force Base, IL after completing Air Force basic training.
Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Brewer grew some green beans measuring 27.5 inches long in their garden in the Brush Creek community.
George Campbell of Spring Hill showed the Grand Champion Jersey cow at the South Central District Fair. True breed Rhode Island Red pullets entered by James Owen of Waynesboro took first place in each class and Grand Championship of the show at the fair.
G. Y. Bennett and his dog, Buzz, won first place at the coon hunt sponsored by the Buffalo River Coon Hunters Club on August 22.
The following births were announced: David Michael, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Atkins, Jr .; and Maranda Tennille, daughter of Reverend and Mrs. Paul Deavers, Jr.
Alma Spears was honored for her 85th birthday with a reception held at the Lomax Church of Christ Annex.
Nellie Ellis was honored for her 90th birthday with a celebration held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Plummer Vaughan.
Funeral services were held for Giles D. Keathly, 72; Thelma Peeler, 67; A. P. Rosson, 90; and for Louis Yates, 77.
Park Avenue South Motel advertised that cable television was now available at “the only motel in town.”
“Fast Company” and “If You Don’t Stop It, You’ll Go Blind,” was the weekend double feature at the Highlands Drive-In.
August 22, 1991
Approximately 45 local merchants and business owners met at City Hall when a discussion was held on proposed changes in the zoning ordinance or building codes. The changes were proposed after a recent presentation by downtown merchants concerning the Prime Swiss Theme for Hohenwald. No changes could be made until a public hearing was held.
The Lewis County Commission heard from Gary Mealer, Vice President of ASI- Ambulance Services of America, who proposed extending the present contract to operate the ambulance service in Lewis County for three years and to allow an increase in rates up to the amount that Medicare would allow. The proposal was approved by the Commission.
Jason Sharpe graduated Army basic training at Fort Knox, KY.
Jerry Miller grew a cucumber in his garden that measured over three feet long and weighed ten pounds.
The following births were announced: Coleman Alan, son of Paris and Judy Thompson; Jessica Chauntel, daughter of Claude and Shanda Lomax; Steven Zachary, son of Steve and Cheryl Hopper; Amber Renee, daughter of Mark and Gretchen McDonald; and Timothy Grant, son of Timothy and Laura Trip.
Funeral services were held for Amy Ball, 65; Reatha Brown, 81; Treva Brown, 50; Robert Clifton, 85; Cecil Hinson, 76; Mary Odom, 85; Otto Mathis, 84; Fred Quillen, 82; Claude Ricketts, 79; and for Ernest Spears, 73.
August 23, 2001
The Lewis County Commission discussed proposed plans for a Demolition Landfill at their meeting on August 20. It was determined that money could be saved by modifying the existing landfill, instead of building a new one. A resolution passed to contract services to design modifications to the landfill.
The low water bridge on Napier Road, built over the Buffalo River, reopened August 21 after having been closed down by the Tennessee Department of Transportation on July 19.
A trial date was set for February 2002 for capital case for the man charged with the death of Hohenwald Police Officer Alan Ragsdale on November 27, 2000.
Dr. Abbe Lawson joined the pharmacy staff of Super D Drugs.
Lewis County Public Library was featured in the Chamber Spotlight Column.
The second class of the Citizens’ Police Academy graduated on August 9.
The LCHS Panthers defeated Moore County with a 41 to 27 season-opening victory. Brett Hinson carried the ball 8 times for 183 yards, and Tommy Cagle led the defense with 18 tackles.
LCHS “Spirit of the High Forest” Marching Band celebrated its 50th Anniversary. The band program began in 1951 under the direction of Roy G. Frasier.
The following births were announced: Payton Lynn, son of Larry and Laura Tatum; Aundrea Renea, daughter of Dennis and Debbie Skelton; and Casey Brook, daughter of Stacy and Tiffany Moon.
Funeral services were held for Ada Brown, 80; Patsy Goodman, 55; Hattie Nichols, 88; Vernon Nichols, 86; and for Malcolm Runions, 85.
This article was written using local history resources available at the Lewis County Public Library and Archives. Libraries are guardians of history. Visit the library and archives to learn more about our communities unique past.
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