Lewis County Herald - Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898

October 25, 1951

Farmers were being urged to turn in old scrap metal for defense production.

The Snip, Snap, Bite restaurant was damaged by a fire that occurred in the early morning hours of October 22. The fire broke out from under the counter from either defective wiring or from the motors that served the freezing units used to keep drinks, ice cream, and foods cold.

Eddie Duncan graduated from U.S. Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base.

Local “hot rod” drivers Jimmy Beasley and Ham Defoe both were badly shaken up while participating in area car races.

Roy Murphree, Bert Tatum, W.P. Romines, and Ernest McCartney were named county winners in the Nashville Tennessean “Rural Homelife Program.”

The LCHS Panthers defeated Tribble High with a score of 40 to 14.

“Fighting Fools,” starring Leo Gorcey and the Bowery Boys, and “Blazing Bullets,” starring Johnny Mack Brown, were the Friday and Saturday night films showing at the Strand Theatre.

October 26, 1961

Douglas Humphreys III co-authored a mathematics textbook with John Wheeler of Memphis and Frank Cantey of Birmingham. In addition, the three men developed a four-year high school mathematics program.

Riley Moore of Columbia was named the new minister for the Hohenwald Church of Christ. Carla Scheiwiller was selected as Miss Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative for 1961 at the annual membership meeting in Erin, TN. Miss Scheiwiller would go on to represent MLEC in a state-wide contest in Nashville.

Lela Holland, agent for Keaton-Adcox Insurance, received an award and certificate for being the saleslady with the highest score in Middle Tennessee during a five-week contest sponsored by the Aetna Insurance Company.

Hulon Dunn and Jerry Fite won the first annual Rook Tournament in Lewis County. Trophies were presented to the winners at Ray’s Drug Sundries by Miss Del Wood, Nashville recording star and member of the Grand Ole Opry.

Leslie Tomblin, Civil Defense Director of Nashville, spoke to the Lewis County Civic Club about the necessity of fall-out shelters in case of nuclear attack.

Elmer Adair, Ralph Adkins, William Brown, James Hinson, and Gerald Huggins were inducted into the U.S. Army.

Ernest Pollock announced that cold weather would not be a problem for patrons of the Highlands Drive-In during winter as electric heaters were being installed and would be ready for use by November 1, 1951.

Mrs. Frank Duncan was honored for her birthday with a dinner held at her home.

Funeral services were held for Claude Clay, 51; Mrs. Osco Lynch, 69; and for Lillie Riley, 59.

“To Hell and Back,” starring Audie Murhpee, and “Caltiki: the Immortal Monster,” starring John Merivale, were the Saturday-night double feature shown at both the Highlands Drive-In and Strand Theatre.

October 28, 1971

Several sections of Hohenwald were without lights as a result of a wreck on Swan Avenue.

Anthony Carroll, John Carroll, James Graves, Anthony Hinson, and James Scott completed Air Force basic training.

Angela Grimes was selected as 1971 LCHS Homecoming Queen. Her attendants were Pam Hamm, Marisa Hinson, Karen Risner, and Anita Walker.

Wilson and Dorothy Sharpe caught a string of largemouth bass while fishing on Buffalo River.

Jan Amacher and Holly Overbey were initiated into the Freed-Hardeman College Chapter of the Collegitae Civinettes.

Funeral services were held for Delbert Barber, 48; J.D. Cogburn, 62; William Grimes, 69; and for Susie McClanahan, 82.

Geneva Clayton advertised her purchase of The Hohenwald Café from Elise Harlow.

“The Wild Country,” starring Steve Forrest and Vera Miles, and “The Hellcats,” starring Ross Hagen and Dee Duffy, were the Friday and Saturday night double feature at the Highlands Drive-In.

October 29, 1981

Representatives of Briggs and Stratton visited Hohenwald, landing by a Cessna Citation II jet at the John A. Baker field. This was the first time a plane of this type had landed at the airport.

A proposal for building a Wal-Mart in Hohenwald was the subject of controversy due to Wal-Mart’s request that the project be constructed and equipped through the use of tax-free revenue bonds.

Tammy Hankins graduated from an Air Force special vehicle mechanics course at Chanute Air Force Base, IL.

LCHS Panthers defeated Collinwood with a score of 41-0. Ken Crowell and Robbie Hensley were selected as Panther Players of the Week. Crowell was also named Sundrop Player of the Week by local Sundrop Bottlers in Middle Tennessee for scoring six touchdowns and gaining 247 yards on the ground.

One of H.T. Yates’ white hens laid a twin egg. Frances Randsdell grew a 46-inch gourd by the porch at her home.

Frances Randsdell grew a gourd in her garden that measured 46 inches long.

Mr. and Mrs. Barry Blackburn announced the birth of their daughter, Courtney Michelle.

Aslee Cotham celebrated her 91st birthday with a dinner at Memorial Park.

Mr. and Mrs. Elton Hinson were honored with a reception in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary.

Mr. and Mrs. Wilburn McDonald celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception hosted by their children.

Funeral services were held for Patricia Myers, 49.

“Student Body” was the weekend movie at the Highlands Drive-In Theatre.

October 24, 1991

County Executive Terry Bunch signed a proclamation declaring October 20 through 26 as “National Forest Products Week” in Lewis County.

First Citizens Bank was awarded a Four-Star Rating by Bauer Financial Reports.

Vandals broke windows at both the Pizza Place on Park Avenue and Super D on Main Street.

Lachelle Carroll was named Lewis County Jr. Pro Majors Homecoming Queen. Her attendants were: Brooke Casteel, Misty Loudermilk, Stephanie Overbey, and Suzy Sharp.

Jennifer Whitwell was named Jr. Pro Minor Hawks Queen. Her court included: Jessica Autenried, Angie Cotham, Brittany Galloway, Tera Staggs, Crystal Willis, and Drew Willis (as crown bearer).

David Carroll was presented a $20 check by Wal-Mart for raising the most money in the Walk-a-Thon for Cystic Fibrosis that was held on October 13 at Memorial Park.

The following births were announced: Rachel Faye, daughter of Brett and Kris Hinson; and Gordon Kreg, son of Rev. and Mrs. Terry Kinnaman.

Funeral services were held for Martha Collins, 93; William Ingram, 31; Charles Moffitt, 90; and for Loudean Tucker, 61.

October 25, 2001

The 1st Annual Mule Pull, sponsored by the Little Swan Hunting Club, was held October 20 at Memorial Pak. Thirty-nine teams completed in various classes, with the majority teams accomplishing pull feats of up to 8,000 pounds. Money raised would go towards providing Christmas for needy children.

Big John’s Restaurant was now under new ownership. The business which was established on April 23, 1973 by Jim and Linda Hensley was purchased by Chad and Stephany Ashmore.

Hensley Clinic was featured in the Chamber Spotlight column.

The Tennessee T’s Model T Ford Club announced its fourth annual tour of the Natchez Trace for October 20 through 27.

Service awards were presented at Dana Corporation. Receiving awards were Kenneth Bates, Tom Erwin, and Raybern McIntear, 35 years; Mac Talley, 30; Sheila Holley, 25; and Larry Skelton, 20 years.

The following births were announced: Kriston Hughes, son of Teddy and Andrea Hankins; and Audrey Layne, daughter of Wayne and Jamie McDonald.

Bobby Joe Sharp was honored for his 49th birthday with a celebration held at his residence.

Mr. and Mrs. Harville Griner celebrated their 25th anniversary with a reception held by their children at Cumber Presbyterian Church.

Funeral services were held for Vickie Beshears, 37; and for Grace Talley, 75.

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