Glimpses of Hohenwald's Past
March 10, 2022
March 06, 1952
Residents gave a total of 137 pints of blood during the Red Cross blood drive held March 03 to meet immediate needs of battle-wounded soldiers in Korea.
The Old Black Joe Company urged the farmers of Lewis County to grow tomatoes and fresh blackeye peas. R. K. Roney reported that part of the fresh packed produce would go to National Defense in feeding the Armed Forces. Roney also stated that he would pay $0.50 for a basket of tomatoes (approximately $32 per ton) and $80 per ton for fresh blackeye peas in the roasting ear stage.
The American Legion Post 127 made plans to organize a Junior Rifle Club for boys between the ages of 12 and 18. It was announced that a 50 foot range would be constructed, rifles would be furnished by the Government, and 250 rounds of ammunition would be furnished to each boy enrolled.
Austin Floyd graduated from Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base.
“Night Has 1,000 Eyes,” starring Edward G. Robinson and Gail Russell, and “Bells of Coronado,” starring Roy Rogers and Trigger, were the Friday and Saturday night films showing at the Strand Theatre.
March 08, 1962
Former resident Robert Patton was named Montgomery County’s Outstanding Young Male Teacher by the Clarksville Jaycees.
Emmett Quillen was elected Commander of the V.F.W. Post.
A Hohenwald woman was injured when she was shot twice by her estranged husband.
Johnny Dabbs and Billy Dyer were first place winners in the county 4-H Public Speaking Contest.
Miss Mary Smith, Home Agent for Lewis County, was one of 34 people throughout the state on a Tennessee Young Farmers and Homemakers bus sightseeing trip to Mexico.
Mrs. George Spears and Mrs. Byron Webb held a birthday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Spears in honor of those of the group who had celebrated birthdays during February. Honored guests were Reverend Byron Webb; George Spears; George Spears, Jr .; and Henry Spears.
Funeral services were held for Kate Deavers, 63.
“Twist Around the Clock,” starring Chubby Checker and Vicki Spencer, and “The Two Little Bears,” starring Eddie Albert, Jane Wyatt, and Brenda Lee, were the Friday and Saturday-night double feature shown at the Highlands Drive-In and the Saturday night feature shown at the Strand Theatre.
March 09, 1972
Thieves broke a plate glass window and a glass door at Scott’s Mini Mart and took approximately 35 to 40 cartons of cigarettes and some personal items from the store.
The Crowley’s Ridge Academy Chorus of Paragould, AR, was scheduled to present a program in song at the Hohenwald Church of Christ on March 17.
A call station was scheduled to be set up and operated out of the Hohenwald Bank community room for the United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee telethon. Local volunteers would be on “duty” to take calls from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on March 12.
Airman James Scott graduated from technical training at Lowry AFB, CO.
Mrs. Dewey Thomason was honored for her birthday with a dinner held at her home.
Funeral services were held for Lois Holloway, 49; and for Larry Phillips, 24; and for Harvil Reeves, 65.
WMLR advertised that I.B. Epley and James Butler would be on the air on Sunday, March 12, 1972 at 1:30 p.m. to discuss “Growing Cucumbers for Profit” during the PROBE program.
“Some of My Best Friends Are..,” starring Fannie Flagg; and “The Dirty Dozen,” starring Lee Marvin and Ernest Borgnine, were the Friday and Saturday night double feature at the Highlands Drive-In.
March 11, 1982
Stacy Lawson was selected state finalist for Tennessee’s Homecoming Queen which was scheduled to be held on March 14 in Nashville, TN. Miss Lawson would represent LCHS.
Nicole Roden was a winner in a talent and beauty contest at Greenbrier. She won in all four divisions, securing first prize in the “Queen of Seasons” in party wear and sportswear.
Twenty-two rabbits were killed by the following hunters while hunting on Rockhouse Road on February 27, 1982: Ronnie Baker, Ronnie Belew, Lanny Brewer, Mike Lay, and Gary Whitehead.
The Wednesday Night Mixed bowling league met February 24 with Scott’s Mini Mart team taking the high series, 1946; the handicap series, 2303; and the high game, 684. Jr. Food Mart team had the high handicap game, 828.
Funeral services were held for Mattie McDonald, 74; Almus Marshell, 64; and for Francis Walker, 63.
“Galaxie of Terror” and “Humanoids of the Deep” were the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday movies showing at the Highlands Drive-In Theatre.
March 05, 1992
The main headline for the week was “Tragic Death Shocks Town.” The corresponding article reported the murder of a local woman by her estranged husband.
The song “The Whiskey Ain’t Working,” which was co-written by resident Ronnie Scaife and Marty Stuart reached the number one position on several music charts. The song was performed by Travis Tritt.
The TWRA announced that they released river otters near the Buffalo River as part of a TWRA river-stocking program.
William H. Lawson was appointed to the State Council on Vocational Education by Governor Ned McWherter.
Michael Tatum and Jeffrey Beech were chosen at Teachers of the Year at LCHS. Cindy Graves was chosen as Teacher of the Year at LCES.
U.S. Army Specialist Nathan Kelley participated in exercise “Orient Shield ’92.”
Michael Davidson completed U.S.M.C. basic training at Paris Island, SC.
Larry Webb and J.B. O’Rear attended the 93rd running of the National Bird Dog Championship at Grand Junction.
Ocie Englett was honored on her 96th birthday with a luncheon attended by family, friends, and her home health nurse.
Funeral services were held for Nell Gathier; Vester George, 72; Sonya Holt, 29; and for Pearl Nutt, 90.
March 07, 2002
County Executive Terry Bunch signed a proclamation declaring March 2002 as Youth Art Month in Lewis County.
A resident was attacked by an intruder at her home on Switzerland Road.
Chelsa Beasley was crowned Supreme Queen at the America’s Cover Miss Pageant held in Columbia.
The LCHS Panthers baseball team defeated Riverside with a score of 13 to 4 in a preseason scrimmage game. Kip Kelsey led the team with two home runs and a double.
Jeremey Hensley and Tabitha Herrel announced the birth of their daughter, Destiny Elizabeth.
David and Marsha Jackson celebrated their 25th anniversary with a luncheon held at the Family Activity Center of First Pentecostal Church.
Funeral services were held for Edna Hall, 92; and for Lois Qualls, 83.
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 community’s unique past.
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