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

January 15, 1953

The Lewis County Quarterly Court voted unanimously on a resolution adopting an anti-rabies law for Lewis County. The city already had enacted a rabies law, but was unable to enforce it due to the county not having the same law. The Court also appropriated $1,500 for the re-establishment of the Health Unit in Lewis County in cooperation with the State Health Department.

R.C. Spann, City Recorder, reported that at least one rabid dog had been killed in the city and that several dogs may have been exposed to it before it was killed. In addition, Jack Poag killed a fox that was presumably rabid. Dog owners were urged to comply with Ordinance 141 and keep their dogs from running at large.

J.T. Perry, local Southern Bell Manager, reported that Hohenwald telephone service was up by 40% in 1952.

A.B. Sisco announced that LCHS was admitted to membership into the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

Sgt. J.O. Yokely and Cpl. Fred Pollock landed back in the United States after serving with the Army in the far East.

Boyce Tatum was inducted into the U.S. Army.

The LCHS boys basketball team went to Nashville to watch the Vanderbilt-Florida basketball game. Transportation and tickets were furnished by local businessmen. The Herald noted that it was something that should be done for the girls team as “they would enjoy some treat also.”

The following births were announced: Tenie Louis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Max Spiess; and Tommy Wayne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Neal Seals.

W. P. White was honored for his 78th birthday with a celebration attended by family and friends.

“The Texan Meets Calamity Jane,” starring Evelyn Ankers and James Ellison, and “Colorado Sundown,” starring Rex Allen, were the Friday and Saturday movies showing at the Strand Theatre.

January 17, 1963

County law enforcement and THP destroyed a two barrel still located off Hwy 20 on a rural road.

W.L. Tuttle, chairman of the Clean Up, Paint Up, Fix Up Committee was presented a certificate of achievement by Nolen Puckett of the Tennessee Commerce Division for work accomplished in Hohenwald during the past year.

Members of the Lewis County Court, their wives, and other invited guests were honored with a fish dinner given by officials of Lewis County and held at the Oak Grove Community Building.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol warned that they would be conducting a periodic check of license plates and that any vehicle found with only one license plate would be given a ticket.

R.C. Spann, City Recorder, informed dog owners that the City had just killed two dogs that were running at large, “which we were sure were mad with rabies,” and that there were foxes seen up close to houses in the city, which was an indication of rabies. He also reminded dog owners that all dogs must be kept up and not permitted to run at large. The City would apprehend all stray dogs.

Loyd O’Guin, Jr. was promoted to supervisor in the Dye Applications Laboratory at Chemstrand Company’s Applications Research and Service Department in Decatur, AL.

W.P. White was honored for his 88th birthday with a dinner at White’s Café.

Ira Riley was serving aboard the radar picket destroyer USS Charles P. Cecil.

Douglas Kroon, MLEC employee, resigned in order to accept a position with the Sioux Valley Electric Cooperative in South Dakota. He would be joined by his family later in the year.

The LCHS girls basketball team defeated Loretto with a score of 28 to 26, and Waynesboro with a score of 27 to 25. Glenda Floyd was the top scorer in both games with 15 points in the game against Waynesboro and 17 points in the game against Loretto.

The following births were announced: Cynthia Eve, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everette Long; and Kandy Kay, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilford Brown.

Funeral services were held for Mart Coffee, 58; and for Mary Walker, 95.

“Rally ‘Round the Flag Boys,” starring Paul Newman and Joan Woodward, and “Ring-a-Ding Rhythm,” starring Chubby Checker and Helen Shapiro, were the Friday and Saturday movies showing at the Highlands Drive-In.

January 18, 1973

A plate glass window at DeFoe’s Service and Supply was broken when a pick-up truck parked by the building was hit by a station wagon and knocked into the building.

Kenneth Kistler was elected chair of the Hohenwald Recreation and Golf Club board.

Albert Runions graduated from the U.S. Theater Army support command noncommissioned officer academy in Bremerhaven, Germany.

Mr. and Mrs. Charlie McClearen celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception held at the Hohenwald Bank community room.

Mr. and Mrs. O. D. McClearen celebrated their 60th anniversary with a celebration held at the Bethel United Methodist Church in Farmers Exchange.

The LCHS Pantherettes defeated Holladay with a score of 83 to 17. Michelle Berwick led in scoring with 20 points.

The LCHS Panthers defeated Hollday with a score of 90 to 32. Randy Carroll led the team in scoring with 25 points.

The following births were announced: Jenny Rebecca, daughter of Carlton and Mary Burlison.

Mr. and Mrs. O.D. McClearen celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a reception held at Beth United Methodist Church.

Funeral services were held for James Yates, 17.

“Unholy Rollers,” starring Claudia Jennings, and Woody Allen’s “Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex” were the Friday and Saturday movies showing at the Highlands Drive-In.

January 20, 1983

Moore’s All American Redheads, world champion girls basketball team, would play against a Hohenwald All-Star men team on January 29. The event was sponsored by the Lewis County Athletic Booster Club.

Faye Holt with Ruby won first place at the Buffalo River Coon Hunt held on December 18. In second place was Todd Carroll with Rock, and third place was awarded to Keith Jackson with Smokey.

The LCHS Lady Panthers defeated Clifton with a score of 52 to 26, Summertown with a score of 45 to 42, and Collinwood with a score of 57 to 51 in double overtime. Denise Goodman led the team in scoring with 20 points in the game against Clifton, and led the team in the game against Collinwood with 21 points. Kathy Dye was the top scorer for the team in the game against Summertown with a total of 13 points.

The LCHS Panthers defeated Clifton with a score of 53 to 47, and Collinwood with a score of 62 to 60 in overtime play. Steve Coubert was the top scorer for the team with 17 points in both the game against Clifton the game against Collinwood.

The following births were announced: Lynzie Marie, daughter of Lynn and Betsy Tiller; Brandi Jerelyn, daughter of Jimmy and Brenda Conner; and Jonathan Wayne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary McCann.

Ruby Howell was honored for her birthday with a surprise dinner.

Funeral services were held for Rebecca James, infant; and for Melvin Nutt, 70.

“Classroom Teasers,” starring Candice Rialson and Pat Anderson, and “Girls Who Do,” starring Alena Penz and Gunter Ziegler, were the weekend movies showing at the Highlands Drive-in Theatre.

January 21, 1993

Ice and freezing rain came through Lewis County on January 18 and 19, bringing a show of beauty to trees, powerlines, and bushes; but unfortunately for children, not enough to close school.

Representatives from Lewis, Perry, and Hickman counties met in Hohenwald to discuss further regional plans for a proposed landfill to be in compliance with the Solid Waste Act of 1991.

School Board Chair Mike Spitzer resigned his position on the board.

Tammy Carroll was the first customer at the new branch of First Citizens Bank that opened on January 11. She was a presented a U.S. Currency Collection Edition of one dollar bills by Shirley Mayberry, branch manager. A grand opening would be held at a later date.

Beverly Webb was featured in the Lewis County Schools Staff Feature column.

Tanonni Cothran, Greg Morris, J. R. Smith, and Amanda Whitehead were chosen as LCMS People of the Week.

Mr. and Mrs. Duane Church announced the birth of their daughter, Taylor Lee.

Funeral services were held for Lillian Fuller, 97; Stephen Hajdusck, 76; Samuel Hensley, 50; and for Alma Murphree, 89.

January 16, 2003

County Executive Kenneth Turnbow signed a proclamation declaring January 19 through 25 as School Board Appreciation Week in Lewis County.

USMC Corporal Joshua Mercer was activated to serve in the Persian Gulf.

Rosey DePriest was named Employee of the Year at Buffalo River Services, Inc.

Lyndsi Beck graduated from Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.

The LCHS Panthers defeated the Williamson County Patriots with a score of 58 to 48 in district play. Dustin Culberson led the team in scoring with 15 points. The Panthers defeated Waynesboro with a score of 54 to 46. Luke Curfman was the top scorer for the team with 19 points.

Timmy and Rhonda Bennett announced the birth of their daughter, Karli Ana.

Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Brewer celebrated their 50th anniversary with a reception held at the Memorial Park Community Room.

Funeral services were held for Kenneth Campbell, 53; Dorothy DeVoy, 76; George Duncan, 89; Moncie Kilpatrick, 88; Leon Lombardo, Sr., 62; Evelyn O’Dell, 85; Vergenia Tatum, 85; and for Ronnie Warren, 50.

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.