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

October 16, 1952

The City of Hohenwald completed its second year of side walk construction with 2,150 feet having been built under the joint cost plan with the city and property owner.

The Nashville Banner was complementary of the Lewis County pasture program, pointing out that demonstration plots seeded in each community, under the sponsorship of the Hohenwald Civic Club and interested fertilizer companies, was the first of this kind in this area.

The Lewis County Pasture Committee was the guest of the Nashville Chamber of Commerce on October 07.

A two week tailoring school, with two to three meetings per week, would be held at the Lewis County Courthouse beginning on October 16.

The American Legion announced it would be raffling off a 1953 television set on November 22. Tickets could be purchased for $0.25 from any member of the American Legion or at Wallace Poore Appliance Store.

Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Phillips celebrated their 68th anniversary with a dinner and family get-together at the home of a granddaughter in San Angelo.

Funeral services were held for Ada Barber, 69; and for Fannie Brewer, 53. Funeral services were also held in Knoxville for former publisher of the Lewis County Herald, W. W. O’Guin.

Rex Halbrook advertised that he wanted 100 hounds.

“The Great Missouri Raid,” starring MacDonald Carey and Wendell Corey; and “Hillbilly Blitzkrieg,” starring Bud Duncan and Cliff Nazarro, were the Friday and Saturday double feature showing at the Highlands Drive-in Theatre.

“Night Raiders,” starring Whip Wilson; and “When Worlds Collide,” starring Richard Derr and Barbara Rush, were the Friday and Saturday double feature showing at the Strand Theatre.

October 18, 1962

A.B. Sisco, Jr. defeated Dr. B.J. Smith with a score of 4 to 3 to gain the golf club championship at the Hohenwald Recreation and Golf Club.

A jury awarded $23,000 to the parents of a child killed by a Lewis County school bus in April 1962.

An editorial ran on the Asian Flu and the effectiveness of the influenza vaccine. The editorial ended with “Lets [sic] do our part to prevent an epidemic!”

The Miss MLEC Pageant was scheduled to be held on October 23 at the Centerville High School gymnasium. Entries from Lewis County were Janie Davis, Geraldine James, Susan Lester, and Martha McClain,

M.V.A. Motor Company announced its sponsorship of the annual Punt, Pass, and Kick football contest on November 3.

The local draft board ran a list of residents that they were unable to locate.

Chuck Stowe scored four touchdowns to lead the LCHS Panthers in a 40 to 0 win over Centerville Bulldogs.

Lewis Products Company held an open house on October 18 for all residents of Lewis County.

The following births were announced: Robin Marie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lawson; and Andrew Neal, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hinson.

“Checkpoint,” starring Anthony Steele; and ““Country Music Holiday,” starring Rod Brasfield, Ferlin Husky, and Zsa Zsa Gabor, were the Friday and Saturday double feature shown at both Highlands Drive-In and Strand Theatres.

October 19, 1972

Texgas Corporation was broken into on October 17, with thieves taking the company safe containing checks, cash, tank leases, and other papers.

R.C. Humphreys was appointed Superintendent of the Jeff-Vander-Lou factory for the Brown Shoe Company in St. Louis, MO.

The Shriners and Masons of Lewis County collected $1,461 during the Shrine Crippled Children Paper Sale on October 8.

Two Lewis County brothers, Carl and Harold Smith, enlisted in the U.S. Navy on September 15. Both were also Army veterans.

Anita Walker was crowned Homecoming Queen during ceremonies preceding the Hohenwald versus Hume Fogg game. Attendants were Sabrina Clay, freshman; Myra Johns, junior; Connie Spiess, senior; and Margie Wisdom, sophomore.

LCHS Panthers defeated Hume Fogg with a score of 26 to 6. Tony Craig scored two of the Panthers’ four touchdowns.

The Cadette Girl Scout Troop 1037 held an overnight camping trip at Meriwether Lewis Park.

The following births were announced: Michelle Nicol, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Williams; Sonya Renee, daughter of J. D. and Brenda Landers.

Funeral services were held for Elva Gilbert, 52; Joseph King, 77; Delphia Lynch, 69; William Suytar, 82; and for Myrtle Turnbow, 77.

“Hell’s Bloody Devils,” starring John Gabriel and Ann Randell, and “Satan’s Sadists,” starring Russ Tamblyn and Scott Brady, were the Friday and Saturday night movies showing at the Highlands Drive-In.

October 14, 1982

Local law enforcement, working with two ABC agents and a THP helicopter pilot, discovered two patches of marijuana that contained a total of 232 plants estimated to have a value of $200,000.

Howard E. Spears, Stephen Edwards, and Ricky Morrow were selected for inclusion in the 1982 edition of Outstanding Young Men of America.

Kim Bates was named 1982-83 Co-Ed Correspondent to Co-Ed Magazine, published nationally by Scholastic Inc.

Byrne Dunn and James Griner were chosen to represent Lewis County on a planning committee for the Blue Grass Regional Library which would develop a long-range plan for the regional library system based on community needs.

An article about former resident Fred Harris was reprinted from the October 9 issue of the Nashville Banner. The article was about his 48-year career as a barber.

John Martin and Keith Baker were named as LCHS Players of the Week.

LCHS Panthers defeated Richland with a score of 21 to 20. John Martin had 22 carries in the game for 161 yards.

Reverend and Mrs. Carleton Thackston announced the birth of their daughter, Sharon Elaine.

Mr. and Mrs. Hassell Spears celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception held at the Lomax Church of Christ educational building.

Funeral services were held for Russell Poag, 79.

“Summer Lovers,” starring Peter Gallaher and Daryl Hannah, and “Friday the 13th Part III” were the Friday and Saturday movies showing at the Highlands Drive-in Theatre.

October 22, 1992

Judge and Mrs. Billy W. Townsend invited the public to attend an open house event on October 23 at the new location of Townsend Law Office.

The choir of Martin Methodist College from Pulaski was scheduled to provide the music during worship and communion services at First United Methodist Church on November 1.

Mrs. Clyde Turnbow celebrated her 81st birthday at the home of her granddaughter, Dr. Sharon Roth in Nashville.

LCHS Panthers defeated Mt. Pleasant with a score of 41 to 14. Randal Hankins led the team in rushing yards with 16 carries for 152 yards and led the team in tackles with 10.

Approximately five tons of excess clothes from the Lewis County Ministerial Association Clothes Closet were loaded onto a truck and sent to the Red Bird Mission in Beverly, KY.

The Alpine Players advertised a haunted mansion at the old Sears house at the Natchez Trace Wilderness Preserve on October 28-21. The Firefighters Ladies Auxiliary also hosted a haunted house at the National Guard Armory on October 29-31.

Funeral services were held for Julia Curtis, 80; Glenn McClain, 55; Wilson West, 94; and for Bessie Westbrooks, 65.

October 17, 2002

A Confederate Memorial Service was planned for October 19 at Harder Cemetery. The service was being held to dedicate a Confederate gravestone recently provided by the Veterans Affairs through the efforts of Sammye Lawson and Billy Jackson.

A vehicle reported stolen in Lewis County was found burnt in Perry County.

Allyson Brewer was crowned Miss Lewis County during a pageant fundraising event held to raise money to purchase uniforms for the Lady Panther basketball team.

Dana Richardson was awarded the Tennessee Department of Health with Maternal and Child Health Nursing Award for 2002.

A human interest story ran on Terry Colley, whose life had been saved by CPR administered by fellow golfers at the Hohenwald Recreation and Golf Club.

The LCHS Panthers defeated Perry County with a score of 41 to 0. Ellis Dailey led the team’s offense with 115 yards on 12 carries. Miles Staggs led the defense with 7 tackles and a blocked punt.

Kevin and Crystal Dye announced the birth of their daughter, Emily Grace.

Funeral services were held for Norma Halfacre, 69; Mable O’Guin, 91; and for Gerald Talley, 60.

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.