Glimpses of Hohenwalds Past

 
Series: Glimpses of Hohenwalds Past | Story 118

November 10, 2022



November 6, 1952

The main headline for the week was “Eisenhower Our Next President.” General Dwight D. Eisenhower won the presidency with a landslide national vote. In the presidential race, Adlai Stevenson received 1,308 votes and Eisenhower 540 votes from Lewis County residents.

W.W. Pollock announced that after 33 years as owner and publisher of the Lewis County Herald, he was retiring and that the newspaper had been sold to his son, Ernest S. Pollock, who took active charge of the business on Monday, November 03.

The Hohenwald Chapter of the OES announced their hosting of a rummage sale at the Spain-Moody furniture store on November 07.

The Boy Scouts of America, Troop No. 322, of Hohenwald, announced that they would raffle two large turkeys for Thanksgiving. The drawing would be held at the corner of the First National Bank on November 26.

Willie Devore received $35 from General Shoe for the suggestion that the saddle on pattern number 140 be stitched two close all around the goring. This change would catch and stitch top of vamp and eliminate the trimming on shoes.

LCHS Panthers defeated Savannah with a score of 39 to 0.

“Ambush,” starring Robert Taylor; and “Bonza Town,” starring Charles Starrett, were the Friday and Saturday double feature showing at the Strand Theatre. A special live performance by Grand Ole Opry members Lonzo and Oscar would be held on Thursday, November 13. Admission was $0.30 for children and $0.60 for adults for this special event billed as “moanin’ music and mountaineers in a merry shotgun jamboree!”

November 8, 1962

Naymond Graves, Civil Defense Director of Lewis County, reported that he had secured $100 from the City of Hohenwald to be matched by the Federal Government to start a fallout program in the county.

J.W. Turnbow was one of 64 students selected as members of the Austin Peay College Marching Band.

Charlotte Ray was elected cheerleader by the student body at Martin College in Pulaski.

LCHS Panthers won their sixth game of the season when they defeated Waverly with a score of 33 to 14.

Fifty-six boys entered the annual Punt, Pass, and Kick contest. Jay Barker won first place in the age group 7 category. Jerry Hinson won first place in age group 8. Ronnie Riley won first place in age group 9. Ronnie Tiller won first place in age group 10. Terry Bunch won first place in age group 11.

Ronald Graves was appointed Cadet Commander Captain for the Lewis County Civil Air Patrol Cadets.

The following births were announced: Barry Ross, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bates; and Mark Willis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pollock.

“And God Created Woman,” starring Brigitte Bardot; “Liane, Jungle Goddess,” starring Marion Michaels; and “The Wonder of Aladdin,” starring Donald O’Connor, were the weekend movies being shown at both Highlands Drive-In and Strand Theatres.

November 9, 1972

Mayor Dol Willis announced that an agreement had been passed between the City of Hohenwald and Excell Plastics for the relocation of their manufacturing operation from its then-present location in Springfield, TN to Hohenwald.

Wanda Amacher was elected president of the Candy Stripers organization at Lewis County Hospital.

The LCHS Panthers defeated Brentwood with a score of 7 to 6 in the final football game of the season. Steve Ellis was the leading rusher for the team with 90 yards in 21 carries.

Mr. and Mrs. William Barnes announced the birth of their son, William Earl Jr.

Funeral services were held for Tammy Anderson, 13 months; and for Albert Osborne, 79.

Sharpe’s Service Center advertised that a free turkey would be given with every GE appliance (TV or stereo) bought from the time of the ad until November 22.

“Soul Soldier,” starring Rafer Johnson, and “Country Western Hoedown” were the Friday and Saturday night movies showing at the Highlands Drive-In.

November 4, 1982

Robert Gafford won the 70th District Representative seat in state and federal elections held November 02. This race garnered a lot of interest locally as both Gafford and his opponent, Jim Darden, were local residents.

LCHS Panthers were scheduled to play in the Bell Buckle Lions Bowl game at Cascade High School. Tickets to the final home game were available at a special price to all who purchased advanced tickets to the Bell Buckle bowl game.

Michael McClain was stationed in Osan, Korea with the U.S. Army.

Marion Patterson was attending submarine training at Groton Naval Base, CT.

Seth Chandler was selected as host for the Freed-Hardeman College’s Makin’ Music 1983 musical show.

Clayburn Smith and Hershel Stevens discovered several European hornet nests inside a tree they cut at the head of Little Swan.

Chad Cothran and Jeff Gandy were selected as LCHS Players of the Week.

The LCHS Panthers defeated Columbia Academy with a score of 28 to 7. John Martin had 156 yards rushing in 25 carries. Ken Wenger caught 2 passes for 64 yards.

G. Y. Bennett won the Buffalo River Coon Hunt held October 22 with his dog, Buzz.

The following births were announced: Joshua David, son of Kirk and Clara Carroll; Elliott Parker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Hamm; Robyn Marie, daughter of Robbie and Dawn Zarle; Stephanie Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Choate; Blake Scott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Roberson; and Jodi Lynn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Inman.

Funeral services were held for Wilburn Sewell, 58.

“Night Shift,” starring Henry Winkler was the weekend movie showing at the Highlands Drive-In Theater.

November 5, 1992

The Lewis County Sheriff’s Department held a Red Ribbon Week October 24 through November 01, 1992, raising a total of $3,300 for drug education and drug prevention in Lewis County.

A break-in was reported at Lawson’s Junk Store with clothing being taken. Two days later, a resident was arrested after being seen in Wild Bill’s Saloon wearing what appeared to be the stolen cowboy boots and belt.

A student at LCHS reported that a Pioneer stereo and Roadmaster equalizer was stolen from his car parked at school. The equipment had been torn out of his dash while he was in school.

The Hohenwald State Vocational-Technical School administered their first GED test at their test center on October 29, 1992.

Shirley McGee was elected president of the Lewis Community Hospital Ladies Auxiliary.

Mary Kelley was featured in the Teacher Feature column.

LCHS Panthers defeated Waverly with a score of 27 to 7. Randal Hankins led the team in rushing with 31 carries for 224 yards. Cory Pitts and Chad Spears led in tackles with seven each.

November 7, 2002

The General Election was held November 5 with over 53 percent of registered voters in the county casting ballots. Dr. Joey Hensley won his race for State Representative. The constitutional amendment for a state lottery received 1,768 “yes” votes and 1,588 “no” votes.

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced that it had completed its previously announced acquisition of the Boston Weatherhead division for a purchase price of $130 million.

Ruby Odom was selected as Employee of the Month at Lewis County Manor.

Eddie Deavers was recognized for 40 years of Service with Dana Corporation. Donald Inman was recognized for 30 years of service.

The LCHS Panthers defeated Loretto with a score of 35 to 6, winning the regional championship and claiming the title as top team. David Sharp led the offense, completing 2 of 5 passes for 71 yards and 1 touchdown. Eric McKnight led the defense with 14 tackles, 1 interception, and 2 sacks.

Jimmy Turnbow caught a catfish weighing 42 pounds and measuring 43 inches while fishing at Lady Bluff on the Tennessee River.

Funeral services were held for Jesse Ammons, 62; Nellie Hickerson, 84; and Mary Hobbs, 95.

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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