Glimpses of Hohenwald's Past

 
Series: Glimpses of Hohenwalds Past | Story 96


May 29, 1952

The Lewis County Civic Club announced they would sponsor a recreational program through the months of June and July to begin on June 2. Two programs would be held each day, one at 9 a.m. for children 10 years of age or younger on the school playground and the second at 1 p.m. for children of all ages at Memorial Park.

Dorothy Floyd and Helen Haley, Juniors at LCHS, were selected as Lewis County delegates to Girls State. Alternates were Ernestine Pollock and Carline Holland.

W.L. Kittrell advertised that he had “real rich sweet milk” available for sale that could be delivered to the customer’s door “only a few minutes after being milked from the cow.”

“Indian Territory,” starring Gene Autry, and “Sunset Pass,” starring Brian Donlevy and Gig Young, were the Friday and Saturday night films showing at the Strand Theatre.

In national news: Complaints of a black market in potatoes were carried to a federal grand jury in the midst of a truckers’ revolt. The government, seeking criminal indictments, acted as 500 truckers protested potato ceiling prices by refusing to do business with wholesalers and formed a truck blockade at a Detroit union produce terminal.

May 31, 1962

The Tennessee Stream Pollution Control Board added Hohenwald to the list of 18 critical polluters in the state. Hohenwald was included in the list as a result of the inadequacy of the then-present sewer treatment which consisted of an Imhoff tank and sludge drying beds. The equipment was designed to partially meet the needs of a town 1/3 the size of Hohenwald and was overloaded to such an extent that “raw” sewage was being dumped into creeks.

The MLEC Board of Trustees proposed to completely remove amortization charges, a move that would reduce cooperative members’ bills by an estimated $40,800 a year. The change would be voted on by members at the annual meeting on October 23.

Annie Mae Edwards retired from teaching after 34 years in Lewis County Schools. Edwards, who taught Home Economics at LCHS, was honored by high school faculty with a luncheon at which time they presented her with an electric skillet as a present.

David Barber; John Barber; Micky Meislohn; and A.B. Sisco, Jr. were to represent LCHS at the TSSAA State Golf Tournament to be held at Shelby Park Golf Course in Nashville on June 6 and 7, 1962.

Funeral services were held for Izora Ammons, 81; and for Marion Bell, 89.

“House of Fright,” starring Paul Masse and Dawn Adams, and “Legend of Tom Dooley,” starring the Michael Landon and Jo Morrow, were the Friday and Saturday-night double feature shown at the Highlands Drive-In and at the Strand Theatre.

June 1, 1972

Loyd Curtis received a citation for bravery when he participated in the annual Jaycee Rattlesnake Roundup in Freer, TX. Curtis caught twelve snakes in all, the largest of which was 5 feet, nine inches and had 17 rattlers.

The Herald reported that Lewis Countians purchased $5,686 in Series E and H United States Savings Bonds during April 1972. January through April purchases of $22,575 represented 37.6 per cent of the county’s 1972 goal as set by the Department of the Treasury.

Army Private Ernest Hensley completed an 11-week welding course.

The following births were announced: Phillip Bryant, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Cooper; and Ronald Britt, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Franks.

Funeral services were held for Wayne Adkins, 54; Cecil Conner, 64; Magdalene Hinson, 40; Mrs. Ross Moore, 73; and for Obie Staggs, 56.

A brand-new 1972 Plymouth Duster cost $2,287 at Hassell Kelley Motor Company.

“Harold & Maude,” starring Ruth Gordon and Bud Cort; and “The Hunting Party,” starring Oliver Reed, Candice Bergen and Gene Hickman, were the Friday and Saturday night movies showing at the Highlands Drive-In.

June 03, 1982

The Mayor and City Council voted to provide enough supplementary funds to Memorial Park to provide umpires for ball games from the beginning of the season through June 30.

Greg Glover, student at Hohenwald Elementary School East, was the first place winner in the Voice of Democracy Essay contest sponsored by V.F.W. Post 1814. Glover, whose essay was on the subject of “Building America Together,” also placed first in District 7 and his essay was entered in the state contest.

G.Y. Bennett and his hound, Ruff, won first place in the Buffalo River Coon Hunt held on May 28.

Bobby Simmons, Milton Simmons, Naymond Skelton, and Alton Williams caught a 36-pound yellow catfish, along with 34 other catfish, while fishing in the Duck River in Hickman County.

Lillian C. Fain was honored for her 91st birthday with a dinner held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Neil Brown.

Funeral services were held for James Driver in Waynesboro, TN. Driver was the former director at the McDonald Funeral Home in Hohenwald, having served from 1969-1978.

“Porky’s,” starring Dan Monahan and Mark Herrier, was the weekend movie at the Highlands Drive-In, having been held over for another week due to popular demand.

June 4, 1992

The countywide addressing for the Enhanced 911 system was nearing completion. The Lewis County Emergency Communications Board announced that notices informing residents of their new address would be mailed soon.

Memorial Park completed a six-month series of intensive repairs and maintenance. A group of five to eight community workers from the Turney Center Correctional worked to rebuild the oldest restroom facility near the park entrance, install new roofs, and paint several buildings.

Jonathon Berry was the first child to swim in the kiddie pool at Hohenwald Municipal Swimming Pool when it opened on May 23.

Ricky Spears and Tim Brackeen won first place at the Lewis County Bass Anglers tournament held on May 30. Their fish weighed almost 13 pounds.

The following births were announced: Laice Marlene, daughter of Chris and Lisa Coble; and Justin Ryan, son of David and Beverly Brooks.

Funeral services were held for Helen Amacher, 61; Steven Durham, 20; Edith Stoltz, 85; and for Julia Wallace, 89.

June 6, 2002

Business Development Week was scheduled to kick off in Lewis County with a luncheon featuring L. H. “Cotton” Ivey as the guest speaker.

Volunteer Carpenters for Christ building teams from Tennessee and other states began work on a new sanctuary for Swan Creek Baptist Church.

Josh White was selected to play in the 6th annual Tennessee Shrine Bowl East-West All-Star Classic on June 22. The game would be played at MTSU.

Vernalissi Walker won first place in a Sing-A-Long contest held in Columbia. Her winning songs were “I Will Always Love You” and “I Fall to Pieces.”

Brandon Newborn, a Tennessee Technology Center at Hohenwald automotive student, was selected to complete a cooperative employment at Yellowstone National Park.

The following births were announced: Kierstin Amber Abigail, daughter of Jerry and Cherrie Jones; and Lillian Madison, daughter of Jerry and Andrea Sanchez.

Funeral services were held for Leo Buchanan, 68; Bill Crowell, 70; Oscar Grinder, 86; Vera Weaks, 88; and for Arvis Youngblood, 68.

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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